As this September’s general meeting marks the end of my term as NPAC Chair, I want to take this time to highlight some of the accomplishments of the NPAC for FY2011.  First let me reiterate that the success of the NPAC is directly tied to those who serve it. As such, I want to thank all of you who have taken the time out of your busy schedules to participate in the general meetings.  

As your Chair, I have had the unique opportunity to get to know many of you and remain truly humbled by the dedication and commitment of those of you who volunteer to participate and/or lead many of the activities of this professional advisory committee (PAC).  Much of the work done by your colleagues in the PAC is done behind the scenes and without public awareness so I intend to focus my report this month on the various committee’s activities and accomplishments for this past year.

N-PAC Member List FY 2012

(1 October 2011 – 30 September 2012)

Voting Membership

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Subcommittee Co-Chairs, EX-OFFICIO, LIASIONS and Activities

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As an appointed voting representative for your agency, your role is to represent the nurse officers in your agency, present any needs and concerns that have been brought to your attention, and ensure any vital information be relayed back to the officers you represent. Topics such as professional development, public health issues, research ideas such as improving public health nursing care, and increasing leadership among PHS nurses are all are relevant. You should expect to keep fellow agency officers informed of N-PAC activities by providing them with (or directing them to) the minutes and summary of N-PAC meetings, and inviting them to attend (in person or telephonically) N-PAC meetings. Your fellow officers depend upon you to communicate NPAC information to them. Be innovative in reaching out to them and facilitating their involvement in N-PAC activities! (By-Laws Article VIII, Sec. 13)

N-PAC Business Meeting (for voting members, liaisons, and sub-committee co-chairs)
These meetings are routinely held on the 1st Friday of the month from 1300-1400 EST
Call in number 877-985-4896
Participant Code: 8753147
 

N-PAC General Meeting (for all members)
Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Friday of each month from 13:00 to 15:00 EST
The N-PAC Meeting call in number is 1-888-324-6474
Passcode is “NURSE”
Preceding the meeting at 12:30 p.m. EST, a variety of Lunch & Learn Topics are offered routinely.

Both the business and general meetings are mandatory for all N-PAC voting members. Please arrange for your alternate to participate in your absence. All absenteeism must be excused.

N-PAC Charter

N-PAC Bylaws

N-PAC Sub-Committee SOP