1. Work together in unified and concentrated effort for the good of vocational nurse education
2. Exchange ideas related to nursing trends and promote uniform educational goals.
3. Issue as a single body any policy statements affecting vocational nurse education.
4. Develop and sponsor educational programs to meet the needs of the membership.

1. President - Shall preside at all meeting, appoint committee chairpersons with the approval of the Executive Board; be an ex-officio member of all committees, perform all duties normal for that office.
2. President- Elect – Shall direct efforts toward the development of an understanding of the association in preparation for the term as President at the expiration of the President’s term.
3. Vice-President – Shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the President; serve as annual convention/fall conference coordinator; assume general responsibilities for the development of the convention; carry out all other duties as directed by the President.
4. Recording Secretary – Shall be responsible for records of the Association and the Executive Board; assume the responsibilities of the Corresponding Secretary in his/her absence; and carry out all other duties a directed by the President.
5. Corresponding Secretary – Shall be responsible for the publication of the official TAVNE newsletter, preparing and sending notices of meetings, all correspondence, assuming the responsibility of Recording Secretary in his/her absence, and carry out all other duties as directed by the President.
6. Treasurer – Shall be responsible for the monies; keep an account of receipts and expenditures; pay bills; make reports at regular meetings; and carry out all other duties as directed by the President.
7. Parliamentarian/Historian – Shall serve as chairperson of the Resolutions/By-laws Committee. At Association business meeting shall advise the chair on matters of parliamentary procedure. Shall collect, organized and maintain historical information related to TAVNE including its purpose, events, and accomplishments, and carry out all other duties as directed by the President.

1. Election of President-Elect, Vice-President, and Recording Secretary shall be held in even numbered years. Election of Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian/Historian shall be in odd numbered years.
2. The office of President-Elect shall be for one year. All other offices shall be for a term of two years.

1. President – the office of President shall be filled by the President-Elect who shall complete the unexpired term and then continue in office as President for the term specified in the By-laws.
2. President-Elect – the office of President-Elect shall be filled by the Vice-President. This individual shall complete the unexpired term of President-Elect and then continue in office as President for the term specified in the By-laws.
3. All other offices – shall be filled by appointment of the President with the approval of the Executive Board. These individuals shall serve the unexpired term to which appointed.

1. Transact the business of TAVNE in the interim between annual meetings.
2. Decide on the exact date and place of the annual convention considering as much as possible the wishes of all members.
3. Approve refunding of necessary travel expenses incurred by the officers and committees.
4. Report to the members at each meeting the business transacted by the Executive Board since the last annual meeting.
5. Select a place for the deposit of all funds, provide for and authorize their investment.
6. Provide for the auditing of the Association account annually.
7. Approve the appointment of committee chair vacancies made by the President.
8. Create special committees as need arises.
9. Appoint officer vacancies as specified in Article IV.
10. The Executive Board shall approve, by majority vote, the membership and associated fees prior to joining other organizations/coalitions.

a. If a representative is required, the TAVNE President (with majority Executive Board approval) will make the appointment.

11. Referendum Votes Between Meetings

a. Between membership meetings, the TAVNE President may submit urgent matters to the members of the Executive Board for referendum vote.
b. A majority vote of the Executive Board shall be controlling on the matter.
c. The referendum and its results shall be recorded in the minutes of the next Executive Board meeting.

1. Executive Board shall hold a business meeting immediately preceding and following the annual membership meetings.
2. Other meetings of the Executive Board shall be held on call of the Executive Board.

1. Goals and Priorities: Shall plan measures for the growth and prosperity of the Association by identifying short- and long-term objectives. Objectives shall be presented to and voted on by membership at the annual meeting.
2. Educational/Professional: Shall promote growth of members personally and professionally by planning, coordinating and evaluating all aspects of the educational sessions.
3. Legislative - Shall encourage interest in legislative matters which are pertinent to the membership.
4. Nominating - Shall prepare a slate of qualified candidates for membership vote at the annual meeting. Shall be responsible for preparation and security of ballots; handle all elements of absentee and on-site voting; tally and certify results; report results to presiding officer.
5. Resolutions/By-laws – Shall periodically review the By-laws and recommend amendments. Shall prepare resolutions to be presented to membership to vote.
6. Curriculum Development – Shall develop guidelines for Vocational Nursing Programs in curriculum structure, organization, sequence, content and resources (i.e., textbooks, media, etc.) and shall function as a resource in these areas.
7. Membership – Shall maintain a current list of all members and, develop and implement membership recruitment methods and standards.
8. Scholarship – Shall distribute and screen applications and award scholarship(s) according to current guidelines.
9. Public Relations – Shall promote Vocational Nursing and TAVNE as a significant part of nursing.

1. Adjunct/Associate sponsors do not have voting privileges and may not serve on the Executive Board.