Tau Upsilon Chapter

We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of Sigma Congress 2026 as a valued event volunteer! This is a meaningful opportunity to support an impactful event, connect with fellow professionals, and contribute to an experience that promotes healthy and thriving workplaces. We invite you to explore the available volunteer roles and shift options, review the position descriptions, and select the opportunity that best fits your interests and availability. Volunteer sign-ups will be accepted through Wednesday, 1 July 2026. What You Can Expect as a Volunteer ·         Refreshments provided based on your shift (lunch, coffee, tea, or snacks). ·         A volunteer badge for easy identification during your shift. ·         The chance to be part of an engaging, mission-driven event alongside a passionate community. The change to attend conference sessions outside of your volunteer shifts to enhance your learning (No CE’s will be available though, they are for paid attendees) Please note: Parking costs are not covered, so plan accordingly.    Dress Code  Business casual attire with comfortable shoes is recommended to help you stay comfortable and confident throughout the event.   Event Details: 📍 Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel  🗓 Event dates 16-18 July 2026 *note some there are some shifts for available for Thursday, 15 July. 📌 Sheraton Centre Toronto, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, Canada Questions? Contact Janell Jackson via email at Janell@SigmaNursing.org. Thank you for sharing your time and talents. We couldn’t do this without volunteers like you!   We are recruiting for the following opportunities for this event. Use the link below to select volunteer shift(s). Contact Janell Jackson via email, Janell@SigmaNursing.org, if you have any questions.  Congress 2026 Volunteer Sign-up Floating Moderators View a brief moderator tutorial video before the event, arrive at the session room at least 10 minutes early, and review key information with presenters while introducing them and monitoring the session. Facilitate audience Q&A, then complete a short electronic Moderator Report Form and collect electronic signatures from each presenter in attendance, using a personal device capable of scanning QR codes. Welcome Ambassadors Welcome ambassadors create a welcoming atmosphere, assisting guests, and ensuring a smooth experience. Greeters should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be welcoming and approachable, and remain calm under pressure. Offer a friendly welcome to attendees as they arrive, assisting with directions, answering event-related questions, and helping them print credentials and other materials. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while supporting crowd flow, directing guests to designated areas, and coordinating with event staff to address any attendee concerns. Poster Session Ambassador (set-up) Volunteers will assist presenters in locating their assigned poster panel and provide materials for mounting if needed. Each panel accommodates one poster for optimal viewing.  Maintain a helpful and welcoming attitude while interacting with attendees from around the world. Poster Session Ambassador Welcome attendees into the event space while encouraging discussion and interaction with poster presenters, answer general questions about the event, schedule, and poster topics or direct attendees to appropriate resources, monitor the flow of the session to ensure a smooth experience, and promptly communicate any issues, emergencies, or needs to Sigma staff or hotel employees. Poster session Ambassador (Tear down)  Work with presenters and Sigma staff to remove unclaimed posters from easels and clear the room of any debris. Staff will provide directions on the placement of unclaimed posters for presenters to retrieve.  On-Site Customer Service  This opportunity is great for someone ready to be in the middle of all the action. If you are available to participate during the entire event or help for a full day.  Volunteers will work alongside Sigma staff to assist attendees with downloading, navigating, and troubleshooting the event app. This dedicated volunteer should be patient, tech-savvy, and able to provide clear guidance. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to stay calm under pressure.   Wednesday, 15 July 2026| 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (1130-1600)  Thursday, 16 July 2026| 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (0730-1730)  Friday, 17 July 2026| 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (0730-1600)  Saturday, 18 July 2026| 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (0730-1300)    Janell Jackson BA, MSML  Member & Volunteer Specialist  Sigma Nursing  Janell@sigmanursing.org  888.634.7575 US/Canada Toll free  +1.317.634.8171 International  +1.317.917.4976 Direct  Sigmanursing.org    Connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, much of nurses’ essential work—especially beyond direct patient care—often goes unseen. This Nurses Week, Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter is proud to recognize not only the clinical expertise that defines the profession, but also the compassion, resilience, and humanity nurses bring to their work every day. Nurses go beyond their role, beyond the shift, and beyond what is expected. They are there for patients during some of life’s most difficult moments, offering not only expert care but also reassurance, understanding, and hope. Each day, nurses extend their impact far beyond physical care—supporting the emotional and mental well-being of those they serve, while also leading, educating, and advocating within their communities. This Nurses Week, we celebrate nurses as both highly skilled professionals and compassionate caregivers. Thank you for showing up fully, time and time again, when you are needed most.

Tau Upsilon Chapter is pleased to host a webinar, Preparing for NCLEX-RN Success, on May 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with Dr. Patricia Bradley (Professor Emerita, York University) as our Guest Speaker. Dr. Bradley is a co-author of Elsevier's Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 3rd Edition. This webinar is free, but registration is required. To register: https://tinyurl.com/4w3a2b3c or use the QR code in the flyer.

Hello Everyone, We wanted to share a quick update regarding the Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter Induction Ceremony. There was an oversight on our end with the previously shared timeline, and we appreciate your understanding as we provide the corrected schedule below. We look forward to celebrating this special evening with all of you! Venue: Serbian Centre (6770 Tecumseh Rd E) Updated Evening Schedule: 5:00 PM - Doors Open 5:30 PM - Procession 6:30 PM - Dinner (Roasted Chicken & Roast Beef) 7:30 PM - Induction Ceremony Registration: Please send an e-transfer to sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com by April 6, 2026. Be sure to include your name, email, and guest name(s) in the transfer notes. Pricing: Inductees: $45 Members: $55 Guests: $60 Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our newest inductees together.

Final Call: Only 3 Days Left to Nominate! ⏳   The deadline for the Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter Awards is fast approaching! We know there is incredible work happening in our nursing community, don’t let it go unrecognized this year.   Whether it’s a dedicated student, a transformative nurse leader, or a supportive faculty member, we want to hear about them.   Deadline: Friday, March 20th   Who: Students (Undergrad/Grad), Practicing Nurses, Faculty, and Friends of Nursing.   Action: Email your nomination package to Heather Sweet at hsweet73@uwindsor.ca.   Self-nominations are highly encouraged! Let’s ensure every award finds its rightful recipient this year.