ALENA 2026 General Assembly Delegate Application

ALENA 2026 General Assembly Delegate Application
The delegate will represent the State of Alabama at the National ENA General Assembly that is the principle body responsible for developing policies and positions as well as providing direction for matters relating to emergency nursing, communicating member needs to the ENA Board of Directors, and providing input to the ENA board of directors on issues relating to the practice of emergency nursing and adopting procedures governing the operation of the General Assembly.

Guidelines for Application:

Please direct any questions to Nominations/Elections committee chair Karen Faircloth (KFairclothRN@aol.com)

DATE/LOCATION: September 27-28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Delegates are expected to attend all meetings and activities of the General Assembly and report back to the Alabama membership the outcomes of the General Assembly. Please do not apply if you can not attend the entirety of General Assembly.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 15, 2026 at 1700. No late applications accepted.

NOTIFICATION OF DELEGATES: Chosen delegates will be notified by the nominations/elections chair in by June 22, 2026.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: Submissions must include all required supporting documentation as listed in each section. Submissions without required verification letters, proof of certification, or proof of instructor/director status will not receive points for those items.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a CURRENT ENA MEMBER in good standing.
Applicant MUST have attended in person or participated by conference call/virtually for 50% (2 of 4) State Council meetings since July 1, 2025 to qualify as a delegate or alternate. The meetings must have been attended in entirety and the member must have been present for attendance verification at both the beginning and end of the meeting.

Please note: If greater than one applicant has the same number of points, applicants not serving as a delegate the previous year shall be given priority.

PREDESIGNATED DELEGATE POSITIONS:
- In order to facilitate her/his upcoming role as President; if not chosen as a delegate, the President-Elect will serve as alternate.
- One delegate position will be allotted to the current state president.
- In order to encourage an emerging professional to participate in ENA at a national level representing our state, an alternate delegate position may be assigned to a member meeting this description.
- If a resolution is submitted by ALENA, one delegate position will be allocated to the resolution primary author.
COST REIMBURSEMENT: If chosen as a delegate the member will be reimbursed the following costs for attendance at 2026 Delegate Sessions in Phoenix, Arizona:
- Reimbursement of cost of Round Trip Airfare at standard rate. Any upgrades will be responsibillty of the attendee.
- Reimbursement of hotel costs for designated General Assembly Days at a reimbursement rate of 2 persons per room.
- Reimbursement of $75.00 per day for costs of food, parking/transportation, etc.
- Receipts must be submitted to ENA Treasurer to receive reimbursement.
Guidelines For Application Acknowledgment
Please acknowledge you have reviewed the above guidelines for application before continuing. By checking the box below, you confirm understanding and agreement with each item.
Applicant Information
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Email Address
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
ENA Membership Number
Did you serve as an ALENA delegate in 2025?
Section 1 — Service in an Elected or Appointed Position at the State or National Level
Points awarded for positions held May 2025 to May 2026. Check all that apply.
Elected or Appointed Positions
If applicable, describe your national ENA position
Total Points Claimed for Section 1 (enter 0 if none)
Section 2 — Appointed State and National Committee Positions
Points awarded for appointed positions held May 2025 to May 2026. Positions verified by committee chair via attendance records and documented active participation.
Committee Positions
If currently on a national committee, list the committee name(s)
Verification Letter from National Committee Chair (REQUIRED for national committee points — points will not be awarded without this documentation)

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Total Points Claimed for Section 2 (enter 0 if none)
Section 3 — Certifications and ENA Sponsored Course Activity
Points awarded for certifications held and courses taught May 2025 to May 2026. Applicant must attach proof of certification and/or proof of active instructor or director status. Points will not be awarded without documentation.
Certifications
Instructor / Director Roles
Proof of Certification and/or Instructor/Director Status (REQUIRED for credit)

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Total Points Claimed for Section 3 (enter 0 if none)
Section 4 — Conference, Event, and Meeting Attendance
Points awarded for meetings and conferences attended June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. Attendance verified via meeting records. Member must have attended in entirety — present for beginning and ending attendance verification.
Attendance
Total Points Claimed for Section 4 (enter 0 if none)
Section 5 — ENA Representation to Advisory Groups
3 points awarded per group represented. Must attach written verification letter from group leader. Points will not be awarded without documentation.
List all advisory groups represented on behalf of ENA
Verification Letter from Advisory Group Leader (REQUIRED for credit)

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Total Points Claimed for Section 5 (enter 0 if none)
Section 6 — Other Contributions to Emergency Nursing
Points awarded for contributions May 2025 to May 2026.
Contributions
List presentations — include topic, conference name, date, and location
Describe research project involvement (additional documentation may be requested)
Describe published articles, book chapters, podcasts, posters, or projects (additional documentation may be requested)
Total Points Claimed for Section 6 (enter 0 if none)
Section 7 — Special Contributions to ALENA State Council
Points awarded for contributions made May 2025 to May 2026.
Special Contributions
If you manned ENA approved booths, list which ones
Total Points Claimed for Section 7 (enter 0 if none)
Cumulative Points Summary
Enter your self-reported totals for each section. All points will be verified by the Nominations/Elections Committee.
Section 1 Points
Section 2 Points
Section 3 Points
Section 4 Points
Section 5 Points
Section 6 Points
Section 7 Points
TOTAL POINTS (Sections 1-7 combined)
Section 8 — Emerging Professional Delegate (Optional)
Complete this section ONLY if applying as an Emerging Professional Delegate. Applicant must have fewer than 5 years of experience in emergency nursing as of September 2026, be an active ENA member in good standing, and meet all eligibility requirements above.
Total years in emergency nursing field
List any non-job related activities you have participated in related to the advancement of the profession of emergency nursing over the past 12 months
Why do you want to represent ALENA as an Emerging Professional Delegate?
Certification and Signature
By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that selected delegates will be notified in writing by June 22, 2026.
Applicant Signature
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If you have any questions about this application, please contact Nominations/Elections Committee Chair Karen Faircloth at KFairclothRN@aol.com.
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ALENA 2026 General Assembly Delegate Application

Guidelines For Application Acknowledgment

Applicant Information

Section 1 — Service in an Elected or Appointed Position at the State or National Level

Section 2 — Appointed State and National Committee Positions

Section 3 — Certifications and ENA Sponsored Course Activity

Section 4 — Conference, Event, and Meeting Attendance

Section 5 — ENA Representation to Advisory Groups

Section 6 — Other Contributions to Emergency Nursing

Section 7 — Special Contributions to ALENA State Council

Cumulative Points Summary

Section 8 — Emerging Professional Delegate (Optional)

Certification and Signature