PNAA Initiatives
Philippine Nurses Association of America, Incorporated
14 July 2012
Inaugural Address of Victoria B. Navarro, RN, MAS, MSN
Once again, the gavel has been passed.I stand before you as the 17th
President of the Philippine Nurses Association of America. Thirty three years
ago, twenty three risk taking and visionary nurses, six later became
presidents, representing five original state chapters: California, Illinois, New
Jersey, New York and Michigan set aside individual desires to create one
organization for Filipino American nurses. With forty three chapters and
sixteen subchapters, a critical look at the house of PNAA is imperative. Even
with a very solid foundation, in time, existing structures need to be rebuilt,
renovated or expanded.
Today, we are having a good NrunO experiencing many achievements.
However, our source of membership is waning down. The steady migration
has been severely limited by the economy coupled with the retrogression act.
To get ahead, we have to look at where the puck is going (a quote by Wayne
Grestzky, celebrated ice hockey player). Therefore, I will have to lead our
organization, as if we are in a crisis mode. I will invoke the mathematical
equation, NM². No money, No mission.
We will look for other sources of membership beyond migration.
These potential members are here in America. The value of the membership
dues must be articulated. We need to have a good answer to the question
what am I paying for? Transparency, transformation and robust business
development planning are no longer options.Our achievements in education,
administration, particularly social action will be communicated in every
media.We must have an indelible imprint of PNAA nationally and globally.
I thank my predecessors for getting us to where we are.I am in a good
position because of the risks they took.They gave me much to learn from.Philippine Nurses Association of America, Incorporated
President
Victoria B. Navarro
President-Elect
Leticia Hermosa
Vice-Presidents
Dino Doliente III (ER)
Lourdes Nisperos (WR)
Elizabeth Rosas (NCR)
Pamela Windle (SCR)
Secretary
Jennifer Dizon
Assistant Secretary
Amy Tizon
Treasurer
Jeanette Livelo
Assistant Treasurer
Asteria Vargas
Auditor
Hedda Gonzalez
Board Members
Jennifer Aying
Romeo Devera
Bessie Schiroky
Alberto Espinas
Grace Diaz-Font
Circle of Presidents
Majuvy Sulse (ER)
Mindy Ofiana (WR)
Cecille Santos-Medenilla (SCR)
Executive Director
Merlita Velasquez
Parliamentarian
Leo-Felix M. Jurado
Legal Counsel
Arnedo S. Valera, ESQ
Past Presidents
Clarita Go-Miraflor
Phoebe Andes
Maria Redona-Couper
Emma Balquiedra Nemivant
Filipinas Lowery
Remedios A. Solarte
Beatriz F. Miranda
Carmen T. Galang
Ampy A. dela Paz
Lolita B. Compas
Pete-Reuben Calixto
Anunciacion S. Lipat
Mila C. Velasquez
Rosario-May Mayor
Leo-Felix M. Jurado
Reynaldo R. Rivera
My platform titled, The PNAA Social Construct is a continuation of
theirs: the visibility, viability, shared visions and national as well as
international programs beyond the PNAA borders.This Social Construct is the
trajectory of PRISM strengthened by our Engaged members.
Here it is:
PNAA will implement social action to build community capacity for health in
local and global context, exchanging knowledge with the larger nursing
community.
Sustainable health achievement is actualized by empowering communities for
selfͲcare engagement.
This outcome will be achieved through two major intricately linked pathways:
a. STRATEGIC Thinking:
Z To create conditions for seamless leadership transitions
through SUCCESSION planning.
> To motivate members to extend their SENSIBILITY and
commitment to vulnerable and diverse populations.
b. SYNERGY within PNAA, PNAAF, other organizations and
communities to create local and global collaborations.
When I signed my application to run for presidentͲelect and the
Executive Board members for the positions they now hold; when the
appointees responded with acceptance, we did not just sign a contract. I, and
the 2012Ͳ2014 Executive Board and Cabinet made a covenant with our past
presidents, leaders and every member of PNAA. Our standards have been
raised and expectations for deliverables are high.
Therefore, we must and we will.
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