The records of the Ann Arbor Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society consist of Chapter information including newsletters, annual reports and records of organization's officers detailing meetings, policies, educational programs, and events. Some unidentified photographs are also included. the records are organized into two series: General and Officer Records and Committee Records.
The Ann Arbor local chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) was formed in 1977 and received its charter from the national organization in 1981. Part of a national organization of more than 30,000 registered nurses and hematology/oncology health care professionals, the Ann Arbor chapter aims to transform the care of cancer patients by increasing excellence in teaching, research and education in oncology. To accommodate these goals the Ann Arbor chapter organizes lectures and other events focusing on awareness and education; publishes a newsletter; hosts an annual banquet and conducts fundraising activities; regularly contacts governmental representatives regarding health care policy and reform; and participates in the annual ONS Congress. These activities link the chapter's local efforts to the largest professional membership oncology association in the world.
An annually elected board governs the chapter and its activities are managed through six committees. Officers in the board include President, Secretary, Treasurer and President Elect. The membership committee promotes recruitment and retention of members. The nominations committee recruits members to run for chapter office. The program committee coordinates educational programs and plans events. The fundraising committee generates funds for the local chapter by seeking out corporate sponsorships and by planning events. The newsletter committee writes and assembles Oncolog, the chapter newsletter. The government relations committee coordinates letter-writing campaigns and chapter responses to immediate concerns in health care policy and reform.
