Strength in Numbers: Get Involved with NYSANA

There are many opportunities to serve fellow members and ensure a vibrant, relevant association driven by the needs and values of the membership. Imagine the CRNA strength and influence of CRNAs if each member would contribute, at some level, to the cause. 

Commitment level

 

3 STEPS FOR EVERY MEMBER: LOW COMMITMENT, HIGH IMPACT

  1. Make plans to attend at least one in-person state meeting per year. Meet fellow CRNAs and leaders and get to know the issues facing our practice. Historically, these meetings are attended by a small percentage of members. Together we will grow stronger and more relevant. 

  2. Set-up a monthly donation to NYSANA’s PAC. Learn more here about why this truly makes a difference.

  3. Pay attention to texts and emails focusing on advocacy calls to action. During the legislative session, you will receive a text from NYSANA using VoterVoice. In less than 5 minutes, your custom letter to your local legislator will be sent. 

SERVE & IMPACT FELLOW MEMBERS: COMMITTEE WORK

Volunteering your time to serve on a NYSANA committee offers members a chance to get to know other CRNAs and to further the profession in New York State. You can also earn 5 Class B CE credits for each year of your service on a committee. Each committee has different time commitments. 

NYSANA is actively seeking leaders in the state to step into the following roles, with the full support of the working board and staff. Committee chair terms are one year, reviewed annually by the president-elect. You can learn more about the vital work of each committee here. 

Committee Recruiting Page 2024-2025

MORE COMMITMENT, MORE IMPACT: RUN FOR NYSANA’S BOARD OF DIRECTOR

The NYSANA Board of Directors consists of nine active members (CRNAs) including 5 officers (president, immediate past-president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer) and 4 directors. Term for president, president-elect and immediate past president is 1 year. Secretary, treasurer and directors serve 2-year terms. The Board of Directors also includes four Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetists (RRNAs). These associate members serve as non-voting representatives appointed by the Board on an annual basis to serve a one-year term.

  • All board members are volunteers. A paid executive director, executive assistant, professional lobbyist, lawyer, and PR firm support the work of the board. The board is also supported through the work of NYSANA committees.

  • The NYSANA nominating committee is responsible for seeking eligible active members of the association who are qualified to run for board positions. The candidates selected for inclusion on the ballot are presented at the NYSANA business meeting, held in the spring each year. To reach the nominating committee chair to discuss a position, please email [email protected]. Elections occur during the summer, usually via an electronic ballot.

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

  • Work alongside CRNA colleagues on broad issues that matter and learn the business of the association and the profession as a whole.

  • Gain invaluable resume-building experience as a leader of a state-wide organization with more than 2000 members.

  • Be an “ear to the ground,” and access the latest information about NYS CRNAs and professional issues.

SERVICE-ORIENTED BENEFITS

  • Use your time and talents to give back to your colleagues and the CRNA profession.

  • Board members directly impact the future of the profession and CRNAs in the state.

  • Board members set the direction and work for the success of NYSANA’s legislative agenda.

TRAVEL AND CEU BENEFITS

  • Board members meet with membership during the Spring and Fall Education meetings. Travel and meeting registration is reimbursed for these meetings.

  • Board members represent NYSANA at select AANA National meetings, such as Mid-year, Annual Congress and/or the Leadership Summit, and receive reimbursement for registration and travel.

  • Board members can receive 5 Class B credits per year of service on the board.

READY TO BE INVOLVED?

Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss opportunities and connect with our current nominating Committee Chair & Past President, Sean McGarry. Additional members include Giovanna Mahar and Jennifer Manjumdar.