Strategic Plan 2005-2006:

GOAL 1: RMPANA will establish viable means of communication with members.

Strategies:

1. Publish quarterly newsletter with continued quality improvement of content and increased involvement of members.
2. Institute regular communication with members via e-mail. Create task force for member identification that have e-mail.
3. RMPANA website evolving.

GOAL 2: RMPANA will continue to evaluate the current organizational structure and future development of the component.

Strategies:

1. Promote recruitment and retention of members.
   1. Provide incentives to new component members.
   2. Send welcome letter to new members.
   3. Educate members regarding organizational structure and benefits of membership.
   4. Recognize certified nurses and encourage certification in the perianesthesia field.
2. Evaluate vitality of each component district.
3. Continue monitoring status of Districts II and V and work to encourage involvement.
4. Participate in ASPAN’s established recognition programs.

GOAL 3: RMPANA will provide continuing education specific to the perianesthesia arena.

Strategies:

1. Make continuing education available for district offerings.
2. Make scholarships available to members.
3. Create a relationship with schools of nursing.
   1. Develop a scholarship program for student nurses.
   2. Provide educational materials and opportunities to schools of nursing.

Goal 4: RMPANA will strengthen leadership development.

1. Define expected duties of each office.
   1. Component
   2. Districts
2. Develop transfer of position check list.