November 2, 2025
Dear Mu Psi Members,
Happy November! I hope this letter finds you well. I am honored to serve as the President of the Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma and look forward to a productive and engaging term with all of you.
At our board meeting on October 27, we discussed chapter plans, including earning the Key Award, social media and recruitment strategies, open board positions, and board role descriptions. We also addressed our mentorship program, December Induction for graduates, volunteer opportunities, and the Biennial Convention.
Treasurer’s Report: Sharon Hood provided an update on our account balance and budget. We will be raffling five Sigma cords to new members for both April and December inductions; this cost has been added to our yearly budget.
Leadership & Membership: Brandy Santana and I are aligning leadership roles with Key Award requirements to assign tasks efficiently. The mentorship program pairs Sigma members with Queens University students, please contact us if you wish to serve as a mentor.
December Induction invitations will be sent by Jean Marie Redder. Members interested in nurse leader membership may apply here:
STTI Nurse Leader Membership
Stay Connected: Heena Nagarji has established our social media accounts:
· Instagram: Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing
· Facebook: Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities:
· Special Olympics, Concord, NC – November 17 & 18 (details from Brandy Santana)
· Food Pantry Collection – Please bring donations to the November meeting.
· NC Med Assist 2026 Volunteer Opportunity – More info from Brandy Santana
Biennial Convention:
· 2025 STTI Biennial Convention: November 8–12, Indianapolis, IN
· Delegates: Sheryl Cornelius and Carolyn Harmon
· Voting: Review chapter bylaws and regional coordinator candidates; complete the survey in The Circle by Friday, November 7.
o Denise Isibel: Link
o Charlene Whitaker-Brown: Link
o Proposed bylaws and resolutions: Bylaws | Resolutions
https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/convention/attendees/delegates
Upcoming Events:
· Next Meeting: November 17 at 5:30 PM, Knight-Crane: delegates will present on the 48th Biennial Convention
· December Meeting: Date TBD - Holiday style!
· December STTI Mu Psi Induction: Tentatively December 11 at 4:30 PM (before 6 PM pinning)
· Future Educational Sessions: Suicide prevention, QPR Gateway training, scholarship project presentations, CEU opportunities
We are excited for a year of leadership, learning, and service, and thank you for your continued dedication to the Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma.
With gratitude and sláinte,
Oonagh C. O’Reilly
President, Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International