MNA District 9 had the honor of hosting Dr. Stephan Andrew Riddle, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, Senior Director of Nursing Professional Development at MedStar Health System, for the annual fall meeting on November 18, 2024. The presentation, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Our Next Frontier,” captivated 33 attendees. Dr. Riddle addressed a diverse audience, including MNA District 9 members and non-members, prospective members, and individuals from within and outside the nursing profession. Attendees benefited from the one-hour continuing education session, followed by an enjoyable dinner at Prime Steakhouse in White Plains, Maryland.
MNA District 9 organizes two annual dinner meetings. The fall meeting features the installation of new officers. This fall, D9 welcomed Director Ginger Winder, DNP, RN, NEA-BC; Director Linda Hamel, MSN, RN, CNE; and CON Member Dausha White, RN, MSN, CHPN, WCC, TNCC, to the district leadership. The spring meeting is dedicated to an annual awards ceremony. For more information about any events, please contact Cathy Gibson, MNA District 9 President.
MNA District 9 Community Service Project
Every year, the MNA District 9 membership choose a local charity in one of the three counties (Charles, Calvert, and St Mary’s) for community service. This year, Charles County was chosen. Embracing the spirit of Christmas, the MNA District 9 membership decided to support the Charles County Children’s Aid Society Toy Drive as their community service project. The Children’s Aid Society, in partnership with the Charles County Department of Social Services, leads one of the county’s largest Christmas programs, providing assistance to over 2,000 children each year.
A call was sent out through email to the membership for collection or donations. Collection boxes were also placed in various working areas. The response was overwhelming, and the board members collected four large boxes full of toys for the event.
MNA District 9 Board would like to thank all who donated to make this season special for a child. There is nothing more reflective of the season than a child opening gifts on Christmas morning.
