Meeting was at Foode on Tezpire for severe asthma. Speaker was Dr Mozena of Allergy and Asthma Partners in Fredericksburg.

Our philanthropy project this fall will be the ‘I Support Girls’ campaign. Feminine products, money, underwear and bras can be donated either at our November meeting or at the Ferry Farm Wellness office.

Consider sending in videos of why you love being an NP and what being an NP means to you. Record your thoughts and share on the VCNP Facebook page and or the MWHC video link Hishani sent out in an email in October.

Considering the holiday gathering at a local spot with wine and beer, light food and casual atmosphere.

Submitted 10/27/25 JPSF

Dr Argento, Endocrinologist from Maryland Endocrine and Diabetes Center, Columbia MD spoke on Mounjaro- sponsored y Lilly. This was held at Orofino.

October meeting will be on asthma with Dr Mozena

November meeting- what do we want to do for NP week?

December meeting- do we want to have a holiday gathering? A Saturday date was proposed.

Consider a legislative gathering this year, maybe in January?

There is an NP incentive program to entice NPs to be preceptors by paying them to take students. Found on the Va Board of Nursing website.

Submitted 9/14/25 JPSF

The meeting was hosted by Ubrelvy and Qulipta at Orofino’s to discuss treatment for daily and episodic migraine.

8/23/25 is the Night of 1000 Pies to benefit Empowerhouse, the local domestic violence shelter. Several members are making pies and Kelly, Robin, Carrie and Tiffany plan to attend.

9 weeks left of FNP school for Carrie- congratulations!!

Ashley reported that the VCNP is encouraging legislative meetings and we discussed the 2 meetings she hosted at her clinic, one with Delegate Cole, and one with Delegate Milde and Scott. PAC was encouraged when paying annual dues in order to support our legislative efforts going forward.

With Tiffany stepping down as treasurer due to her move and job change, Cherie Wright has volunteered to take over as the treasurer of our Fredericksburg VCNP chapter. Piper announced the motion and Hishani seconded it. Thank you Cherie!!

Next meeting 9/11/25 location TBD

Submitted 8/17/25 JPSF