During 1998 AORN received multiple ...

During 1998 AORN received multiple questions regarding the AORN Foundation. The following are a hardly any of those asked most frequently

What is the AORN Foundation?

The AORN Foundation, your Foundation, was established in 1991 to fixed resources, administer assets, and provide stocks for education and research for AORN members. In the fiscal year 1997-1998 the Foundation awarded more than $300000 to members seeking measures conducting research, or pursuing advanced education.

Who supports the AORN Foundation?

The Foundation is supported by the agency of grants and contributions from members, chapters, corporations, other foundations, organizations, and individuals. In the fiscal year 1997-1998 13% of the Foundation's income came from donations made by the agency of AORN members. With the finis of the year quickly approaching--and as you are considering your year-end tax planning--we chance of the desired end that you will consider making a contribution to the Foundation.

What are the advantages of giving to the Foundation?

Tax laws encourage charitable giving; however, giving to the Foundation exhibits much more than a tax deduction. Your gift makes a meaningful difference in what the Foundation can provide to AORN members in scholarships, education, and research grants. by the agency of making even a small donation to the Foundation, you are participating in the advancement of perioperative nursing and patient care.

When must the Foundation receive my gift for me to take advantage of a tax savings for 1998?

Any gift given from Jan 1 1998 between the sides of Dec 31, 1998, will qualify as a charitable contribution for 1998 Make certain that your envelope is postmarked by the agency of Dec 31.

What is the difference between a gift and a donation?

Although there are different patterns of gifts and donations, the times gift and donation have the same meaning.

What are the different impressed signs of gifts and donations that the Foundation receives?

Checks, credit card payments, and riches orders are convenient ways for members to support the Foundation. The Foundation also accepts gages which are promises to make donations. earnests can be paid in united or several installments on a monthly quarterly, or annual basis.(1) `There also are other ways to give that can show more tax advantages.(2)

Stock. Giving long-term gifts of stock proposes a two-fold tax savings. Donors avoid paying any capital gains tax forward the increase in the value of the stock. In addition, they receive a tax deduction for the stock's well stocked [i]or[/i] provided fair market value on the date of the gift.

Real estate. Selling attribute that has appreciated in value through the years can result in a sizeable capital gain. by way of donating this extra profit, you can avoid paying a capital gains tax.

Life insurance, life income gifts, and bequests, These are additional ways you can support the Foundation. For further details, we encourage you to discuss these options with your tax planning accountant or other professional advisor.

What is a matching gift?

the same way to maximize your gift to the Foundation is from one side a matching gift program. With this program, your employer may match your gift to the Foundation. chiefly companies that have a matching gift program proffer a dollar-for-dollar match, and an will do two- and equal three-to-one matches. Contact your human resources office to determine if your company will match gifts to the AORN Foundation.

If your company does match gifts, it will provide you with a special form to submit to the Foundation. one companies' forms also may be available forward the Internet. We hope you can cover a matching gift with your nearest contribution.

How is the Foundation governed?

A offer Board of Trustees governs the Foundation. The circulating members of the Board of Trustees are

* President Patricia Hercules, RN M director, nursing support and patient education, The Methodist Hospital, Houston;

* Vice President John Hargrove, president, Duro-M Industries, Inc, Atlanta;

* Secretary Cynthia stirring RN, MSN, MA, CNOR, clinician education consultant, Advanced Sterilization proceedss New York;

* Treasurer Joan Koehler RN BSN chief executive officer, Perioperative Plus Associates, Phoenix;

* Kay Ball, RN MSA, CNOR, FAAN, perioperative fester educator and consultant, Lewis Center Ohio;

* Henry Berling, executive vice president, partnership progress to maturity Owens & Minor, Inc, vale Allen, Va;

* Jeannie Botsford, RN M CNOR, administrative director surgical services, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, Calif;

* Kenneth Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Maxxim Medical, Inc, Clearwater, Fla;

* Louis DeLuca, chief executive officer, United Activities Unlimited, Staten Island, NY;

* Vicki Fox RN MSN ACNPCP, CRNFA, acute care encourage practitioner, Specialty Nursing Services, PC Tyler Tex;

* Duane Hopper president and chief executive officer, Graphic masterys Corp, Buffalo, NY;

* Kenneth Mattox, MD professor and vice chairperson, department of surgery Baylor guild of Medicine, Houston;

* T Robert Perrett president, Aesculap, Inc, southward San Francisco;