Become a State Advocate

The role of the AANA Foundation Advocate focuses on increasing awareness of the Foundation, promoting the Foundation’s programs and events, and assisting the Foundation in cultivating and soliciting donors. Apply now.

For more information, contact the AANA Foundation at foundation@aana.com.

State Advocate Duties

The duties of the AANA Foundation State Advocate are as follows:

• Speak at state association meetings.
• Distribute Foundation materials at state association meetings.
• Organize state association fundraisers to raise money for Foundation Annual Giving and/or state-sponsored scholarships.
• Volunteer time at the Foundation Booth at AANA meetings.
• Volunteer time at AANA Foundation special events.
• Handwrite thank you notes to donors in the represented state.
• Donate personally to the Foundation.
• Attend Advocate training sessions.
• Participate in Advocate conference calls.
• Assist in mentoring and/or working with Student Advocates representing nurse anesthesia programs in your state when/where applicable.

As an Advocate, pledge to:

• Make attendance at all Advocate meetings, workshops and conference calls a high priority.
• Come to meetings prepared to contribute to the discussion of issues and business to be addressed, having read the agenda and all background support material.
• Represent the AANA Foundation in a positive and supportive manner at all times and in all places.
• Observe the parliamentary procedures outlined in Roberts Rules of Order or other parliamentary models and display courteous conduct in all training and workshop meetings.
• Make every effort to learn the role of serving as an AANA Foundation Advocate.
• Participate in workshops, seminars and other educational events that enhance skills; Advocate conference calls; and Advocate receptions and luncheons during AANA meetings.
• Assist in mentoring Student Advocates representing nurse anesthesia programs in your state, where applicable, and/or partnering with Student Advocates at state meetings.