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Bethel Deaconess Hospital/
Bethel College Nursing Alumni Association
Graduates of the Bethel Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing program, which
operated in Newton from 1908 to 1974, and the Bethel College nursing
program, which first began admitting students in 1980, are members of
the Bethel Deaconess Hospital/Bethel College Nursing Alumni Association
(BDH/BCNAA).
BDH/BCNAA provides scholarships to nursing students, raises funds annually that are designated to the nursing department and – with volunteer help and donations from the association – provides holiday CARE packages to nursing students. Review the CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS of the Bethel Deaconess Hospital/Bethel College Nurses Alumni Association.
The group holds an annual banquet the Friday evening of Fall Festival and gives an Outstanding Nursing Alumnus award each year. Nursing alumni are invited to nominate graduates for the award by contacting the nursing department. View a list of past recipients.
Pictures from Fall Festival 2008
View a photo gallery of the Centennial Celebration's program, annual business meeting, and Tea Social Reception at the Fine Arts Center, followed by fellowship at the historic Warkentin House during the 2008 Fall Festival.
Reports and Minutes
- View June 4 Board Meeting Minutes (PDF).
- View April 9 Board Meeting Minutes (PDF).
- View March 5 Board Meeting Minutes (PDF).
- View 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes (PDF).
- View 2007-08 Treasurer's Report (PDF).
History
Read about the history of the Bethel Deaconess Hospital/Bethel College nursing program, including Marcy Thiesen's speech, "Without the past there can be no future."
Get involved
- Update your e-mail or mailing address and share current news with us.
- Nominate a BDH/BCNAA graduate for a nursing alumnus award.
- Volunteer to be an officer.
- Volunteer to help with BDH/BCNAA events.
BDH/BCNAA Board
- Melanie Graber, president
tmgraber@sbcglobal.net
(316) 283-0054 - Geri Tyrell, vice president
- Connie Claassen, treasurer
- Rita Flickinger, secretary