Welcome

Greetings from Alpha Kappa Chapter-at-Large! Our chapter is one of 431 chapters of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing (http://www.nursingsociety.org).

From our local base in the Denver metropolitan area chapter members carry out STTI’s mission to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Chapter members honor our nursing profession in countless ways. Browse the Website pages for examples, including these highlights where members have:

Ø       Supported our society’s globalization efforts by co-sponsoring a shipment of surplus medical equipment – worth $400,000 – to Hossana Health Science College and Hospital in Yetebon, Ethiopia.

Ø       Conducted qualitative interviews with community nursing leaders for the evaluation phase of a mentoring program for pre-nursing students.

Ø       Presented research findings at conferences from Denver to Vienna.

Ø       Hosted a research mentoring event in conjunction with a regional research symposium.

The original Alpha Kappa Chapter was chartered on January 15, 1966, at the University of Colorado School of Nursing. In January 1982, the chapter was re-chartered as the Alpha Kappa Chapter-at-Large with the addition of Loretto Heights Nursing, housed at Regis University since 1989. We celebrated our chapter’s 40^th anniversary in 2006 with a gala event at the Dunafon Castle. Nationally recognized nursing leader Dr. Grif Alspach spoke, and we presented the Chapter Legacy Award to Dr. Martha Holt Stoner, a charter member from 1966, who has remained active throughout the years and currently co-chairs our Publicity and Information Technology Committee.

Our chapter is #032 in Region 3 (http://www.nursingsociety.org/chapters/region3.html) and has more than 1300 active members:

Ø       Inducted from the School of Nursing at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center (UCDHSC)

Ø       Inducted from the Loretto Heights Department of Nursing at Regis University

Ø       Inducted as community nursing leaders from across the Denver metropolitan area: http://www.sttialphakappa.org/downloads/communityAchievement.pdf

Ø       Transferred from another chapter or holding dual membership: http://www.nursingsociety.org/membership/mem_connect.html

Once a member, always a member in the Honor Society of Nursing! Inactive members can contact STTI (toll free at 1-888-634-7575) to reinstate their membership. A representative will send a renewal notice or facilitate credit card payment using MasterCard or Visa. For online renewals, visit the STTI Website: http://www.nursingsociety.org/membership/mem_connect.html

Alpha Kappa Chapter-at-Large has exciting plans and opportunities for 2007-2008, all designed to express the meaning of Sigma Theta Tau. STT represents the Greek words Storge (love), Tharsos (courage), and Time (honor). Stay tuned for details about the following events:

Ø       October 1, 2007: Fall Program Featuring New Nursing Research Findings

Ø       December 3, 2007: Induction Ceremony for New Members

Ø       March 13, 2008: Second Annual AKC Research Mentoring Event

Ø       April 7, 2008: Scholarship, Research, and Chapter Awards Program

Our chapter seeks and appreciates members’ active participation. Time commitments are modest and/or sporadic, but results have an exponential effect! Members are invited to:

Ø       Run for office

Ø       Volunteer as a committee chair

Ø       Serve on a committee of interest

Ø       Attend any meetings of the board of directors

Members may contact me at 303-964-5131 or lcampbel@regis.edu. I am passionate about the vision and mission of STTI and am pleased to serve our local Alpha Kappa Chapter-at-Large as president for 2006-2008. I can attest to member benefits, including scholarships, research awards, dissemination awards, mentoring, collegiality, and meaningful service to our nursing profession.

Sincerely,

Linda Campbell, PhD, RN, CNS

Chapter President

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