Maryland Nurses Association ~ District 9  
    St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert Counties

Elected Officers:
President               Elizabeth "Liz" Benson, RN, MEd, FCN      FaithRN@comcast.net 
Co-Vice President  Janice "Jan" Bonham
Co-Vice President  Mary Fey 
Treasurer               Lynn Delahey, RN, BSN
Secretary               Melissa Henderson    
American Nurses Association House of Delegates Representative: Peg Cocimano        

Appointed Positions:
District 9 Board Members: 
    Past-President - Mary Emma Middleton
    Past-Treasurer - Paula Luskus
    Roy Squires

Legislative Committee Chair:         Elise Schryver

District 9 Continuing Education Nurse Planner: Jan Bohnam, RN, MSN

Opportunities still exist to get involved in District 9:
  Membership & recruitment committee representative
  Political Action Committee (PAC) representative

Prospective Members,

Nurses are the only people that can truly provide a nurse's perspective and your voice representing the nurses in Southern Maryland needs to be heard. Currently our Southern Maryland tri-county membership represents < 5% of MNA membership. We have the opportunity to grow, get involved, and make a difference for nursing in Southern Maryland and throughout the State.

I encourage each of you to join me in an effort to empower nurses in our roles as patient and nurse advocates. Take time to become an active member. Consider participating in key positions. Talk to your co-workers about joining with you. The future of our profession rests with us.

Best Regards, Liz Benson

Highlights of 2006-2007

District 9 is home to the College of Southern Maryland, 4 community hospitals, numerous long-term care facilities, and is one of Maryland's fastest growing regions. We are committed to offering nurses in the Southern Maryland area topics of interest that are professional, timely, and pertinent to nurses of all disciplines.

We had representation at the 103rd MNA State Convention and our members played an integral part in planning and executing 2007 Lobby Day and Nurse's Night in Annapolis. We had several letters to the editor published and county and state elected officials attended our local events.

As in previous years, we were again able to present a local nursing student with a $1000.00 scholarship. Our major fund raising efforts are the Silent Auction and 50-50 held during the May Dinner.

Recognition of Achievement:

The following recognition of nursing achievement awards were presented at the Annual Awards Dinner in May:

     2007 Nurse of the Year Award - Paula M. Luskus, RN, BSN

     Jo Anne Zwick Caring Award - Peg Cocimano, RN, CCRN

     Grace E. Brown Nurse Educator Award - Betsy Tyer, RN

     Nursing Student of the Year - Patricia Phares

     Grace E. Brown $1000 Scholarship Award - Nina Roth

Liz Benson, RN, MEd, FCN
faithRN@comcast.net

Be the change you want to see in the world.

Please visit the MNA Legislative link to read the "2008 Legislative Platform".  

The legislators for our 3 counties are:

Calvert
Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
thomas.v.mike.miller@senate.state.md.us

Delegate Sue Kullen
sue.kellen@house.state.md.us

Del. Anthony J. O'Donnell
Anthony.ODonell@house.state.md.us

Charles
Senator Thomas Mclain Middleton
thomas.mclain.middleton@senate.state.md.us

Delegate Sally Y. Jameson
sally.jameson@house.state.md.us

Delegate Murray D. Levy
Murray.Levy@house.state.md.us

Delegate Peter Murphy
Peter.Murphy@house.state.md.us

St. Mary's
Senator Roy P. Dyson
roy.dyson@senate.state.md.us

Delegate John F. Wood, Jr
john.wood@house.state.md.us

Delegate John Bohanan
john.bohanan@house.state.md.us

Delegate J. O'Donnell (from Calvert also)
Anthony.ODonnell@house.state.md.us