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This is a reminder that the Chapter's Annual General Meeting is being held at 3pm GMT on the 10th December 2025  via MS Teams. The agenda, notes and joining instructions have already been circulated via email. The meeting will be followed by our usual virtual festive celebration. Reports to be circulated shortly or tabled at the meeting. All are welcome

Dear Kappa Upsilon Members, We are excited to announce that our Sigma Theta Tau – Kappa Upsilon Chapter clothing order is now live! companycasuals.com/SigmaKappaUpsilon/start.jsp This is a wonderful opportunity to show your pride in Sigma and our chapter with a mix of fun options designed just for our members. Order Opens: 12/2/2025 Order Closes: 1/2/2026 (Orders must be submitted by the closing date) If you have any questions about sizing, ordering, or available items, feel free to reach out. Thank you for representing Sigma with pride, and happy shopping! Warm regards, Betsy Kanz Sigma Theta Tau – Kappa Upsilon Chapter Secretary

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) Epsilon Gamma At-Large (EGAL) Chapter Award Nomination for Excellence in Nursing Will be awarded on April 17, 2026, at Gala Dinner Deadline for submission: February 1, 2026 (Photocopies of this form are acceptable) Category entered (circle one): Nursing Education Nursing Practice Nursing Research Nursing Community Service Nursing Leadership Name of Nominee: _________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________ Email address: ______________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________________ I.        SUMMARY OF THE NOMINEE’S CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please organize the presentation of the documentation by identifying the selected criteria by number and write a brief explanation including pertinent examples which describe how the nominee has demonstrated each of the criteria listed for the specific award. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ II.       MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE NOMINATION INCLUDES: A.         Curriculum vitae B.         Supporting documentation which addresses specific criteria from peers, faculty and community leaders (optional). Nomination submitted by:                            Name                                                   __________________________       Address                                               __________________________ Email and phone number:                                       _______________ Send entry to: Sigma Epsilon Gamma At-Large (EGAL) Chapter 2030 N Sunridge Ct Wichita, KS 67235 Or email to: carol.bett@wichita.edu baezn@newmanu.edu or melanie.burnett@sckans.edu Guidelines for Recognition Awards Purpose of Awards and Recognitions - The purpose of awards is to recognize outstanding nurses whose contributions to nursing fulfill the goals of Sigma. Criteria A.              General 1.               A member of Sigma, EGAL Chapter. 2.               GPA (when students are involved) 3.               Peer/faculty/leader recognition 4.               Endorsement and support from nursing and/or community leaders (if appropriate) B.              Types of Awards and Criteria 1.               Awards for Excellence in Research a.       Conducts distinguished research in nursing. b.       Communicates nursing research findings. c.        Writes scholarly works related to nursing theory and/or nursing research. d.       Gives evidence of a history of nursing research activities. e.       Encourages research activities within Sigma, nursing, and/or the public. 2.               Awards for Excellence in Education a.               Demonstrates excellence in teaching. b.              Advances the science of nursing through clarifying, refining and/or expanding the knowledge base of nursing. c.               Promotes a theory/research base for nursing curricula and nursing practice. d.              Influences the professional practice of nursing and the public’s image of nursing through excellence in teaching. 3.               Awards for Excellence in Nursing Practice a.               Demonstrates breadth of knowledge in area of clinical nursing practice. b.              Develops creative approaches to nursing practice that contribute to quality client care. c.               Possesses clinical expertise and attributes of a clinical scholar. d.              Advances the scope and practice of nursing. e.               Serves as mentor/preceptor that inspires peer’s practice of nursing. f.                Influences the practice of nursing through communication. g.              Enhances the image of nursing through nursing practice. h.              Participates in community affairs, legislation, or organizations that affect nursing practice. 4.               Awards for Excellence in Nursing Community Service a.               Demonstrates excellence in community service. b.              Promotes participation in community service activities toward a diverse audience. c.               Influences the professional practice of nursing and the public’s image of nursing through excellence in community service. d.               Provides guidance for replication and advancement of community service initiatives. 5.               Awards for Excellence in Nursing Leadership a.               Impacts leadership in nursing through visionary and innovative approaches. b.              Creates an environment that enhances the image of nurses and the profession of nursing. c.               Participates in the development of nursing leaders and leadership. d.              Receives local, national and/or international recognition as a nursing leader.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE EPSILON GAMMA AT-LARGE (EGAL) CHAPTER GALA DINNER APRIL 17TH 2026 AT 6:00 PM (CT) Wichita Marriott 9100 Corporate Hills Drive Wichita, Kansas, USA 67207 Tel: (316) 651-0333 Dress: Semi-formal (suits and ties for men, cocktail dresses for women) RSVP: Please fill out this Google form at https://forms.gle/zK5FiAU21KKAjbYM7 to RSVP for EGAL Chapter Gala Dinner by Friday, January 16, 2026. Note: Please feel free to bring items to donate for auction. Raffle ticket price is $1. Thank you for all your support!!!!

These grants encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research. If you are a novice researcher who has not received other national research funds, you are especially encouraged to apply. Sigma’s small grants are project based and can be on any nursing topic.