The History of ANPD-MN
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November 18, 2019
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Linda Larson, founder, met with 7 nurse educators at HCMC to discuss forming an ANPD affiliate chapter.
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Memorandum of Understanding filed with ANPD to establish affiliate status.
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Three informal virtual meetings held.
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February 26, 2020
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First official meeting held at HCMC.
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Founding Board Members:
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Linda Larson-President
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Deb Whitney-President Elect
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Darla Roggow-Secretary
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January 27, 2021
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Lindsay Schipper assumed role of Treasurer.
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Formal efforts to establish the affiliate chapter began.
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April 14, 2022
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Board began drafting Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
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Cleo Bonham assumed role of Secretary.
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Four virtual meetings were held, and MN Board of Nursing contact hours were first offered.
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October 2022
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​Membership reached 24.
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Name reservation and filing were completed with the Secretary of State.
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First conference was held at Concordia with 13 attendees.
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2023
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Membership reached 65.
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Banking services were established, and the website was launched.
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Second conference was held at Concordia with 48 attendees.
7
2024
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Membership reached 82.
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Board transitions:
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Deb Whitney-Galvin-President
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Anne Conklin-President-Elect
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Alyssa Julik-Treasurer
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Program Planning Committee established with Linda Larson as Chair.
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Third conference held at Concordia with 59 attendees.
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2025
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Membership reached 84, with 66 registered for the conference.
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Lisa Sansgaard assumed role of Secretary.
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Fourth conference held at Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub and was jointly provided by ANPD-MN and Fairview Health Services ANCC Provider Unit.
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2026
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Board transitions:
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Anne Conklin-President
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Pete Benolken-President-Elect
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Alyssa Julik continued as Treasurer.
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Communication Committee established.
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Fifth conference planned for October 30, 2026.