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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE By Maria Camilon Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! |
| This is a very special evening as I take the lead of this dynamic and growing organization - the Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego. It is an honor and privilege for me as I stand before you tonight to be given this opportunity to serve as your incoming president. The path I take which has been set forth by the outstanding past leadership of PNASD is a challenge I will embark on to ensure the success of furthering the goals and mission of the organization. It is not solely the continued commitment and dedication of the past leaders of PNASD that accounts for the success of this organization but it is the zest and inspiration they wholeheartedly provide that keeps this organization ticking; alive and well on its 35th year. We are here tonight to celebrate Filipino nurses who have exemplified PNASD's commitment to professional excellence in the different fields of nursing. Scholarship awards will be awarded to four deserving Filipino nursing students who have met the criteria created by the Scholarship committee. My goal is to continue the great work already in place and furthermore explore new venues for increasing membership participation and succession planning strategies of future leaders. Our role as leaders is to be create in planting the seeds, to sow and fertilize and enjoy the fruit of our labor. It is not an easy task especially nowadays with the increasing challenges and expectations from work and family life. So we are here to help and support each other, to start out as small steps for new members or returning members but in the big pitcture it speaks volumes of our involvement in the community as professional Filipino nurses. We will continue with our excellent participation and commitment to community services. Our presence in the community is an integral part of what we really are. The change in the economic environment and healthcare reform issues are some of the challenges we are facing. We need to be informed and actively participate in these discussions and strive to have a voice in the decision making process. In alignment with PNAA, I would like to strengthen our linkage with other healtchare, nursing, and community organizations. There is strength in numbers and with a much bigger circle of power comes more influence. We need to keep the PRISM (Professional Linkages, Regulatory and Legislatiave Agenda, Interagency Collaboration, Services and Program Development, and Managing Organizational Resources) going and visible as we pave the way for the next generation. In conclusion, I accept the responsibility to be the president of the Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego. It is truly a humbling experience to have gained the trust of a committed and intelligent membership; to lead this dynamic PNASD! Thank you so much for all your support. Maria Camilon PNASD President 2009-2010 |