Hello GNAO members,
We, your GNAO board, wish you and your families a very happy holiday season. It has been a pleasure connecting with many of you over this past year and we look forward to many exciting opportunities to do so again in 2019!
Before we wrap up 2018, we would like to share details of upcoming events and opportunities across the province, and through our work with the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA), across the country. Please read through these highlights and consider taking part. We are always stronger with an engaged membership.
Again, we wish you all the best this holiday season and look forward to a innovative 2019!
Warm regards,
GNAO Provincial Board
**GNAO Highlights
1. AGM & Available Board Positions: At our upcoming GNAO Annual General Meeting (to be hosted by the Greater Toronto Area Chapter on April 25, 2019), several GNAO Board positions will be available, including President Elect and Communications Director. Please stay tuned in early 2019 for details about the AGM and the Call for Nominations for available Board roles. Event information will be posted on our website: https://gnaontario.org/
2. North West Chapter Newsletter: Members of the North West Chapter (and those throughout the province) are welcome to view the attached newsletter with highlights from happenings in the NW chapter.
**CGNA Highlights
1. CGNA 2019 Biennial Conference in Calgary, May 2-4: Registration for this can't miss event will open in January 2019. Stay tuned to the website (http://cgna2019.ca/) for registration, travel, and program information.
2.Consider applying for a CGNA Scholarship (Ann Beckingham (graduate nursing education) and the Memorial Scholarship (undergraduate education). Applications are now being accepted and will close January 18, 2019. Further details can be found at: http://cgna.net/Scholarships.html
3. If you are involved in research, consider applying for the CGNA Research Award. You may apply before January 31, 2019. Details can be found at: http://www.cgna.net/Research_Awards.html
4. Student Writing Contest. CGNA is looking for students to create a submission that speaks to the question: “What knowledge or skills do you think nurses need to have to care for seniors living in Canada?”. Entries can be between 500 – 1000 words and need to be received by March 30, 2019. More information can be found at: https://www.casn.ca/2018/06/speaking-with-seniors-nursing-student-writi…
**Other Opportunities
The Canadian Red Cross in Niagara is offering a new and exciting volunteering opportunity which may be of interest to GNAO members. It is called the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program and it operates out of 7 Niagara Regional Housing buildings. They are looking for volunteers over the age of 18, who are compassionate and interested in being involved in their community. Most of all, the volunteers of the CHAP program must enjoy interacting with seniors. Of course, our members have extremely valuable experience due to their nursing backgrounds, and likely much experience working with older adults. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please contact Samantha Woodcroft, Coordinator, Community Connectors via email samantha.woodcroft@redcross.ca.