Philippine
Nurses
Association
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Philippine Nurses Association Hawaii
P.O. Box 19085
Honolulu, Hawaii U.S.A. 96817
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Distinguished guests, dedicated community leaders, our partners in the healthcare profession, my colleagues in the organization, friends and families, Good Evening. I thank you very much for joining us to celebrate the 4th induction of officers of PNA Hawaii.
For about two decades with my involvement with PNA, starting back in Virginia, I have witnessed numerous 'passing of the baton' ceremonies. Tonight, I am just deeply honored to be the recipient of the baton. To the outgoing officers led by Emilyn, I appreciate all your hard work and commitment to the association for the last two years. And to my fellow inductees, I also thank you for your desire and enthusiasm to move the organization forward with equal commitment or even more. that commitment of responsibility commences tonight.
Indeed, our organization is just entering its 6th year since inception, and yet, PNA Hawaii has already earned a place in the community through involvement with different community activities. tina set forth the implementation of the association's VITALITY, VIABILITY and VISIBILITY. Emilyn strenghtened the association with stronger ties and network with other organizations. Our association is not only limited to our own locality. Being a proud chapter member of the PNA America, Inc., PNA Hawaii helps PNAA achieve its goals nationally.
For the next two years, I will be streering the association to other sets of chalenges. As we all know, for the next 20 years, everyone of us in the healthcare business, will be challenged when all the baby boomers have entered into the retirement stage. Hawaii will have the highest rate of elderly population in the country. due to this significant demographic shift compounded by nursing shortage, our healthcare industry will tremendously be overwhelmed. Are we going to wait for those challenges to just drop down into our laps? As a professional organization, what is our obligations?
Tonight, we are taking a pledge of commitment for two years of unselfish service to the community through our association. I can assure everyone that my pledge is not just raising my right hand, but a pledge of two hendred percent commitment to action. I challenge my fellow officers to take that pledge with equal commitment. I believe PNAH, as a professional organization, should and will lead the way to spearhead a collaborative effort with all sectors in the community to look into the ccomplex problem related to the aging population.
Once again, I thank you for joining us as we celebrate tonight. Enjoy the rest of the evening.
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Tessie Oculto RN
President 2006-2008
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
November 25, 2006
Greetings and MAHALO from the Philippine Nurses Association of America and all its constituent chapters across the United States of America.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and that all are enjoying the holiday weekend. We are nurses enjoying the fruits of our labors being in a wonderful profession that has given us many blessings. We have many things to be thankful for and we are thankful!!
The PNA-Hawaii chapter always puts on a great show and today as you induct your new set of officers I bring you best wishes for a successful handoff. An induction is a celebratory event of the chapter's accomplishment in achieving succession. The leadership torch is being passed on to a new set of officers willing to take on the challenge of leadership. Congratulations to Tessie Oculto and her Executive Board on this night of affirmation to the goals and objectives of PNA Hawaii and PNAA. Thank you to Emilyn Ramones, immediate past president for the last two years for the leadership and presence at the national level.
Adapting the theme "PROMOTING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE, DEDICATION, COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY, INVOLVEMENT AND PASSION IN BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION IN NURSING TODAY AND THE FUTURE" shows your desire to be a step with the goals and aspirations of PNAA. We look forward to working with you side by side in the realization of all our hopes and dreams for the nurses of today and the generation coming after us.
Have a wonderful, successful and enjoyable night. I will be with you in spirit.
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!
Rosario-May P. Mayor, RN, MA
PNAA president 2006-2008
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