Call for Delegates for the 2023 Annual Convention

The Alabama State Nurses Association needs you to be a delegate representing your district at the annual convention. If you can serve as a delegate for your district, please contact your district president so you can be included. The paragraph below provides a general overview of delegate responsibilities. This year we will be voting on new state officers for the role of Vice President, Secretary, 3 positions on the Commission for Professional Issues, and 2 positions on the nominating committee. Also, we will be voting on proposed revisions to the by-laws which govern the operation of the association. 

Delegate Responsibilities

All Delegates are elected by the district. Being a Delegate can be an exciting experience but one that also has some inherent responsibility. As you may know, the House of Delegates (HOD) is the governing and official voting body of the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA). The House meets annually. Members of the HOD have a crucial role in providing direction and support of the work of the Alabama State Nurses Association. Delegates are elected to the HOD to work for the betterment of ASNA and the nursing profession. Each delegate is expected to study the issues thoroughly, attend each session of the HOD (including the Open Forums), and engage in active listening and debate. Also, delegates are encouraged to use the extensive resources and collective knowledge available at each meeting to provide direction and support for the work of the organization. Such a commitment benefits the individual delegate, the association, and the nursing profession.

Again, if you are able to serve as a delegate, please contact your district president to be included as a delegate. We look forward to seeing you all at the Annual Convention in Tuscaloosa in October.