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 The
"Twenty Year Club"
is a nationwide honorary member organization for experienced nursing
assistants who provide direct care in nursing homes, homes,
hospices, or other long-term care services.
TWENTY
YEAR CLUB: RECIPIENTS OF THE MOST
SERVICE YEARS AWARDS
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2009
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someone for 2009? Make sure they are a member of the
Twenty Year Club! |
2005-2008
Awards were given on the
state level. |
2004
Anita Schulz,
PCA, ND
46 years
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2003
Ethel Brunson,
CNA, OH
52 years |
2002
Peggy Fournier,
CNA, OR
47 years |
2001
Imogene Taylor,
CNA, OK
48 years |
2000
Barbara Korecki,
CNA, OH
47 years |
1999
Margaret Peek CNA,
GA
55 years |
1998
Ivory Allen STNA,
OH
46 years |
1997
Elsie
Tisdale-Davis, CNA, VA
48 years |
1996
Margaret
Fletcher, STNA, OH
48 years |
1995
Betty Brewer,
STNA, OH
47 years |
1994
Roberto
Taloria, CNA, GA
43 years |
PURPOSE OF THE "TWENTY YEAR CLUB"
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To recognize and validate
the nursing assistants who provide consistency and
predictability to the people in their care.
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To identify and address
career growth, training needs and other issues relating to
experienced nursing assistants.
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To foster community
understanding of the role, responsibilities, and value of
experienced nursing assistants in long-term care services.
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To provide a peer
connection by, for and with, career nursing assistants across
the country.
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ELIGIBILITY
Nursing assistants, resident
care assistants, attendants, home care aides or other direct care
workers who have completed 20 or more years of service in long term
care services. Service years do not need to be consecutive and can
be from several different long-term care facilities or settings.
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BENEFITS
Becoming a member of a
professional organization is an important part of your career
growth:
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Receive Certificate of
Membership.
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Name displayed at the
National Forum for Nursing Assistants in Washington D.C.
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Eligible to receive
service awards.
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Opportunities for
Corporate Involvement.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop individual Career
Growth Portfolio. ©
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Select Career Task for
the next year.
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Encourage facilities to
request media coverage.
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Foster community
understanding through programs of involvement.
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Plan individual or group
projects and activities in your own area.
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ANNUAL AWARDS
National "Most Service Years"
and “Honorary Member Award” are presented annually in October.
Previous recipients of the award are honored at this event, but are
not eligible to compete a second time.
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HOW HAVE WE GROWN!
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2005 - 2008 -3,000 NAs –
States Initiatives
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2001 – 2,500 NAs, 465
facilities, 47 states, 38,000 years of service
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2000 –1,600 NAs, 345
facilities, 39 states, 35,000 + years of service
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1999 –1,300 NAs, 225
facilities, 43 states, 26,000 + years of service
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1998 –1,005 NAs, 204
facilities, 35 states, 24,876 years of service
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1997 –920 NAs, 207
facilities, 36 states, 21,945 years of service
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1996 –700+ NAs, 141
facilities, 34 states, 15,000+ years of service
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1995 –223 NAs, 65
facilities, 23 states, 4,600 years of service
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1977-1993 – Ten Year Club
– 2,000 + members
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MEETINGS IN YOUR AREA
For info about conducting a
meeting in your area contact:
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