Texas Nurses Association

“Margie dorman-o'donnell, jeff watson, terry throckmorton, sarah moody, patty esposito, and cynthia zolnierek are board members and/or officers of related organizations.”

“During the year, the association amended its bylaws to: - mandate vacancies on the nominating committee to remain vacant until the next regular election except for the nominating chair position. If the nominating chair position becomes vacant, the nominating committee shall select a chair from the committee's present menbership to preside as chair until the next regular election by the membership. - prevent nominating committee members from running for an elective office during their tenure on the committee - add a provision allowing the board to extend organizational membership or affiliation to organizations on an experimental or pilot basis. The organization's mission and purpose must align with those of tna and the governing body must be composed mostly of registered nurses. The rights, priveleges, and responsibilities of organizational members or affiliates will be determined by the board, however, they are not allowed any right to participate in the american nurse association. Organizational members or affiliates may include participation in tna's house provided that the voting right is not grater than two delegates. This provision will expire in 2020.”

“Membership consists of three options. Tri-level - tna/ana/district membership, state-wide tna direct membership, and bi-level - tna/ana (pilot) membership. A license to practice as a registered nurse is required for membership eligibility.”

“Tri-level and bi-level members can vote on tna officers, board members, and nominating committee and other elected officials. Tna direct members are entitled to vote for tna board members and nominating committee but not for tna officers or membership assembly representitives.”

“Members are allowed to vote at the house of delegates.”

“The audit & finance committees will conduct a formal review of the tax return with the preparing cpa and recommend approval to the tna executive committee. The tna executive committee will review the tax return with preparing cpa and approve the filing of the return. A copy of the tax return will be sent to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“Organization monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy on a regular basis at board meetings. The board of directors of the organization must sign an annual statement.”

“The board of directors conducts an annual performance review of the executive director and determines any appropriate increase in base salary as well as whether or not to award any additional discretionary salary in the form of a bonus based on performance. The executive director determines the base salary for all other staff compensation, and reviews those annually to determine what increases or bonuses should be awarded.”

“Upon request, copies of the 990 and exemption letter will be provided in a timely manner and a reasonable charge may be made. Any other requests for association records should be in writing and referred to the executive director.”

“Hours to related organizations - naces plus foundation (naces) & texas nurses foundation (tnf): cindy zolnierek 5 hrs naces, 4 hrs tnf julia menegay 15 hrs naces, 5 hrs tnf james willmann 1 hr naces, 1 hr tnf chandra hinds 13 hrs naces, 6 hrs tnf”

“Restatement of recognized grant revenue -309,392.”