Oncology Nursing Society

1. Oncology Nursing Society Forming a new CHIP at the local level

2. What Is A CHIP?

3. Defining CHIP • Chapter In Progress • A group of ONS members desiring professional networking and educational opportunities at a local level • A CHIP is a precursor to becoming an ONS Chapter • ONS has over 230 Chapters & CHIPs

4. Getting Started • First, notify ONS Chapter Relations staff of your interest in starting a CHIP (tel: 412-859-6403; chapters@ons.org) • Complete online application • Identify a proposed geographical service area for the CHIP • Must have at least 15 ONS members in service area to get started

5. Getting Started • Identify a core group of leaders (president, treasurer, secretary, programs chair and membership chair) • Select a group leader (president) • Plan and host an initial meeting for ONS members in your proposed area • Plan follow up meetings

6. Once the CHIP is approved • Schedule and hold at least four (4) membership meetings per year during the 2-year probationary period • If applicable, grow the CHIP membership from 15 to at least 25 members • Complete required reports at year-end

7. Making your CHIP a success • CHIP president should plan to attend annual Chapter Leadership Workshop (July, Pittsburgh, PA; ONS pays for) • Gain support from area hospitals, clinics and other facilities that support oncology nursing education • Survey CHIP members to determine their interests

8. Making your CHIP a success • Build your governing board in order to involve more members • Delegate tasks & responsibilities to board members and committees to keep everyone active on the board • Build excitement for achieving Chapter status!

9. You may apply for a Chapter Charter once you have: • Successfully completed a 2-year probationary period • Grown from 15 members to 25 members during the probationary period • Held at least 4 meetings per year during the probationary period • Held an election to identify the required 6 board positions (President, President Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, Program Chair, Membership Chair, and Nominating Committee Chair) and each of these positions must be for 2-year terms

10. You may apply for a Chapter Charter once you have: (cont’d) • Demonstrated an average increase in attendance at meetings • Sent a representative to the annual Chapter Leadership Workshop at least once during the probationary period • Completed & submitted a Chapter Annual Report & Treasurer Report each year during probationary period • Submitted a completed Chapter Charter Application to ONS Board of Directors at the completion of 2-year probationary period

11. Benefits of Becoming a full Chartered ONS Chapter • Participation in educational programs • Networking with other members and chapters • Funding (dues reimbursements; $10 per member) • Eligibility for Chapter Awards • Free Chapter Virtual Community site • Access to ONS leadership resources and opportunities • Participation in the annual Chapter Leadership Workshop (July, Pittsburgh, PA) • Dedicated ONS Chapter Relations staff available to assist

12. How does a CHIP relate to ONS?

13. ONS Structure In keeping with its vision to lead the transformation of cancer care, ONS maintains an organizational structure that is responsive to the changing needs of Society members.

14. ONS Volunteer Structure ONS Membership (Individuals), Chapters/CHIPs, Special Interest Groups Nominating Committee Board of Directors Advisory Panels Project Teams Editorial Boards

15. National ONS Board of Directors • Governs ONS • Responsible for: • Strategic Planning • Financial Management • Establishing policies for the Society

16. National ONS Board of Directors • President • President Elect • Secretary • Treasurer • Directors at Large

17. Advisory Panels & Project Teams • Conduct the work necessary to complete projects and special assignments • Members may volunteer to serve on an Advisory Panel or Project Team.

18. Selection of Panel and ProjectTeam Members Based on: • Areas of expertise • Experience • Geographic location • Interest in particular projects

19. ONS National Office Staff • ONS maintains a National office (Pittsburgh, PA) and a full-time professional staff. • ONS staff work with the Board, Advisory Panels, & Project Teams to achieve the mission of the Society. • Chapter Relations staff assigned specifically to assist Chapters & CHIPs

20. ONS Resources

21. Tools and Resources There are many resources at the national level available to help you with developing your CHIP

22. Chapter Resources • Chapter Officers Virtual Community: • http://chapter.vc.ons.org • Dedicated Chapter Relations staff • Online chapter leadership tools, webcasts, and other training materials • Tel: (412) 859-6403 • email: chapters@ons.org

23. Resources include: • Annual Chapter Leadership Workshop (July, Pittsburgh, PA) • ONS pays for one rep per Chapter/ CHIP to attend CLW • Regional Chapter Officers Mini-Retreats held 4-8 times a year throughout U.S.

24. Oncology Nursing Society The vision of the Oncology Nursing Society is to lead the transformation of cancer care.

25. Ready to get started? • To inquire about starting a CHIP, contact ONS Chapter Relations (chapters@ons.org; 412-859-6403). • Visit the Chapter Officers Virtual Community for all Chapter/CHIP resources: • http://chapter.vc.ons.org • Get started today!

26. “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead