AORN St. Louis Chapter 2602

03/30/2026

Shape the future of perioperative nursing.

Voting for the AORN Board of Directors and Nomination Committee is now open. Cast your vote before April 13 at 11:59pm CST and help guide the strategic direction of our profession.

Your voice matters - make it count. Share with your co-workers because their voice counts too!

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03/27/2026

We are still looking for members to be a part of our leadership team for the 2026-2027 year!

✔️ President Elect
✔️ Community Outreach Officer

These are great ways to be involved in AORN at the local level and serve nurses in the greater St. Louis Area.

Please reach out to us at aornstl2602@outlook.com with questions or if you are interested!

03/26/2026

03/24/2026

We want to hear from our members! Take our chapter survey today and let your voice be heard!

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03/23/2026

Our April meeting will be from the comforts of home as our members return from AORN Expo 2026. A few of our attendees will be presenting so come join to hear about their experiences!

03/17/2026

Voting is opened for National Ballot! It’s available to members until April 13! Make your voice heard for national leadership!

Your voice matters!

Voting for the AORN Board of Directors and Nomination Committee is now open. Help shape the future of perioperative nursing by casting your vote before 11:59pm CST on April 13.

Don’t miss your chance to have an impact! https://bit.ly/45EHMM9

03/02/2026

Check out our posts from last week about the upcoming leadership opportunities for our chapter!

Nominate yourself or someone today!

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02/27/2026

Community Outreach Officer

Definition: The Community Outreach officer leads strategic efforts to connect the Chapter with diverse
community stakeholders, cultivate partnerships, and advance initiatives that improve access, awareness, and
community impact.

Responsibilities:

🤝 Supports the purpose and goals of the committee and the chapter by overseeing chapter’s community
outreach efforts.
🤝 Attends and participates in committee meetings as scheduled by the Chapter President.
🤝 Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects/work of the committee.

02/26/2026

Secretary 2-year term

Definition

The Secretary ensures that records are maintained for the proceedings of all business meetings of the chapter. The Secretary also handles the chapter correspondence at the direction of the President. The members elect a
Secretary for a two-year term to serve with the Board of Directors in conducting the affairs of the chapter.

Responsibilities

💻 Ensures accurate records are maintained of the proceedings of all business meetings and affairs of the association and the
Board of Directors.

💻 Prepares an agenda for all business meetings of the Chapter and Board of Directors.

💻 Provides copies of Board minutes and business meeting minutes to committee chairs, members, and board members before
each meeting.

💻 Notifies committee chair when annual reports are due.

💻 Completes online update of officers once election results are complete.

💻 Maintains record of communications sent to committees for two years.

💻 Corresponds for the chapter at the direction of the President.

💻 Assists committees with correspondence pertaining to their activities.

💻 Convenes the Board of Directors in the absence of the President and the Vice President, and presides at the election of the chair pro term

02/25/2026

Vice President 2-year term

The membership elects a Vice President for a two-year term to serve with the Board of Directors in conducting the affairs of the Chapter. The Vice President is an aide and alternate to the President. The Vice President is required to assume the office of President in the event that the President resigns or is permanently absent, and the President-Elect is not ready/willing to step in, unless otherwise stated in the Chapter bylaws.

Responsibilities
✔️ Performs the duties of the President in the President's or President-Elect’s absence or inability to fulfill the role.
✔️ Maintains the delegate point system, if used by the Chapter to select Delegates.
✔️ Maintains the membership attendance and activity files in a master file for use by the Nominating Committee.
✔️ Prepares an annual written report and presents it at the annual meeting.
✔️ Observes, assists, and consults with the President.

02/24/2026

President Elect

President Elect 1 year term, serves as President for next year

The membership elects a President-Elect every year to serve with the Board of Directors in conducting the affairs of the Chapter. The President-Elect is being mentored to serve as President and provide continuity in chapter leadership.

Responsibilities
➡️ Observes, assists, and consults with the President in preparation for assuming the duties and responsibilities of that office.
➡️ Performs the duties of the President in the President's absence or inability to fulfill the role.
➡️ Represents the President and the Chapter as requested or required.
➡️ May serve as a chair of a committee, such as membership or education.
➡️ May act as parliamentarian, if the regular parliamentarian is not available

02/23/2026

We are looking for members to be a part of our leadership team for 2026-2027! This week we'll highlight a different position that is up for nomination and voting at the end of our chapter year.

Already interested? Fill out the form below!

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Questions? 📩 us at aornstl2602@outlook.com or our President Samantha Willis at aornstl2602@outlook.com