The Barbados Nurses’ Association of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1967. It was the vision and foresight of a few dedicated nurses that there was a great need to re-establish and maintain ties with their Barbadian colleagues.
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The Barbados Nurses’ Association of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1967. It was the vision and foresight of a few dedicated nurses that there was a great need to re-establish and maintain ties with their Barbadian colleagues.
Our Motto
“Unus Es Vis Et Res Secundae” “Unity Is Strength Is Success” was proposed by Ms. Joyce Craig.
Our Logo
The crest comprises a Nurse’s cap on top of a broken trident was designed by Ms. Muriel Bushelle.
The Barbados Nurses’ Association met all the requirements for organizational status and in May 1996 it was incorporated in the State of New York. It charter members were Nola Nurse, Muriel Bushelle, Joyce Codrington, Marjorie Taitt and Joan Stuart.
The nurses who were contacted responded favorably and their endorsement was evident when the first official meeting was held in October, 1967. A total of thirty members were registered and Mrs. Nola Nurse the founder was elected president.[/tab]
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In attendance at this first meeting were:
Sylvia Blenman
Wilmoth Cummberbatch
Glendine Brown
Evric Cumberbatch
Joyce Craig
Jennylyn Griffith
Nola Nurse
Veda Stuart
Mildred Sullivan
Joan Stuart
The objectives at that time were:
- Scholarships for underprivileged children of Barbadian nationality.
- Professional, social, economic and other assistance to members.
- Maintain the bonds of friendship our colleagues in Barbados.
- The first election of officers was held in November 1967.
Elected Officers
President – Nola Nurse
Vice President – Joyce Craig
Secretary – Joan Stuart
Asst. Secretary- Colleen Levine
Treasurer- Joyce Codrington
Trustee 1- Muriel Bushelle
Trustee 11 – Wilmoth Cumberbatch
Business Manager- Colleen Levine
Exec. Board Member – Marjorie Taitt
Exec. Board Member – Glendine Brown
Appointed Officers
Chaplain Aletha Griffith
Sergeant-at-Arms – Elene Cumberbatch
Asst. Bus. Manage – Jennylyn Griffith[/tab]
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Past Presidents
Nola Nurse 1967-1970
Colleen Levine 1970-1972
Jennylyn Griffith 1972-1976
Everton Forde 1976-1977
Peggy Harewood 1977-1978
Eurica Whittaker 1978-1981
Jennylyn Griffith 1981-1984
Wilmoth Cumberbatch 1984-1986
Eglantine Gollop 1986-1990
Monica Puckerin 1990-1994
Hazel Chase 1994-1998
Maureen Green 1998-2002
Mary Bell-Downes 2002-2004
Angela Z. Trotman 2004-2008
Joan Cumberbatch 2008-2012
Adaline P. Waite 2012-[/tab]
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Programs
- Health and Wellness fairs.
- Educational workshops and seminars.
- Assist other organizations and churches with health programs.
- Eunice Coppin Scholarship Award
- Community Award
Donors
- Barbados Cancer Society
- Lupus Foundation – Barbados/New York
- BORN Haven Facility – Barbados
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Pediatric Unit
- Diabetes Foundation- Barbados
- Nurses House USA.
Donations were also made to other charitable and humanitarian causes both in the Metropolitan area, Barbados and Caribbean.[/tab]
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