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 Message from the President Joan Fabbro
Your CAPhO Executive has been busy with many ongoing projects. We have just recently convened for a very 'fruitful' retreat here in Kelowna. There are changes coming in 2015. We are working very hard to develop a new strategic plan for CAPhO based on the vision 'CAPhO is the recognized leader of oncology pharmacy in Canada'.
The CAPhO 2020 Task Force has been formed with representation from across Canada and were able to have their first meeting in October. There will be news from the Task Force revealed at the CAPhO Conference in May 2015 in St John's, Newfoundland.
At the Executive Committee retreat we also discussed some of the ramifications that come with changing our conference and AGM dates from occurring in the Fall to now taking place in the Spring. Specifically, we discussed the effect that this change will have on the terms of office for the current CAPhO Officers. We voted to continue having the Treasurer and President-Elect elections take place in alternating years. Nominations for a new CAPhO treasurer will be sought in the coming New Year for installation at the AGM in May 2015. We will be looking to find a new CAPhO President Elect for instillation at the AGM in April 2016. The Officers in the Treasurer and 3 Presidents' positions have all agreed to stay on for the extra six months that will be required by these timing changes.
The CAPhO Bylaws are undergoing some revisions and there are plans to form a Task Force to begin updating the CAPhO Standards for Practice (2009) soon after the 2015 CAPhO Conference. The Oncology Basics Educational Module is almost completely updated and will be posted on the CAPhO website soon.
As always, I encourage you to get the word out about CAPhO to your colleagues.
I wish for you and yours to have a safe and joyous holiday season!
Joan Fabbro
President
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Awards and Travel Grants Update
There are changes to the travel grants: Travel grants to the CAPhO Conference are now offered annually and you have an opportunity to apply for the Wildcard travel grant for a conference of your choosing. For full details review the CAPhO Awards & Travel Grants page of the CAPhO website.
CAPhO will present the Distinguished Service Award and Merit Award recipients at the CAPhO Conference 2015, May 21 - 24, 2015 at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland.
You - as a member of CAPhO - are welcome to nominate yourself or a colleague, who is a member, for one of the two awards! For more information on the awards and how to submit a nomination, review the descriptions on the CAPhO Awards & Travel Grants page of the CAPhO website. The application information is posted under "Distinguished Service Award" and "Merit Award" respectively.
Poster Abstract submission for the CAPhO Conference 2015 is now open. There are three poster awards available for new posters in the categories of Administration, Pharmacy Practice and Research. Please visit the Poster page of the CAPhO Conference 2015 website for more information. The Awards Committee looks forward to receiving your applications. If you have any questions please contact me at awards@capho.org. |
Renew your Membership
It's time to renew your CAPhO membership for 2015. You will have received an email yesterday to renew.
If you did not receive your personalized link to renew, please contact Glenda Freeman via telephone at 778-338-4142 or via email at info@capho.org.
Visit the CAPhO website for information on membership and fees.
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Call for Treasurer
Be the next Treasurer of CAPhO! The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Participate, via conference call, in three to four CAPhO Executive Officers (President, President-Elect, Past President and Treasurer) meetings per year
- Participate, via conference call, in approximately four CAPhO Executive Committee meetings per year
- Participate in person in the Spring Retreat (at the CAPhO Conference) and in the Fall Retreat (cities across Canada)
- Attend the CAPhO Conference and participate as required in the Annual General Meeting and Town Hall Meeting
- Fulfill the role of Treasurer as outlined in the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, working closely with the Association Management Company.
The two year renewable term will officially begin on Saturday, May 23rd at the CAPhO AGM. To allow for a smooth transition the new Treasurer will be voted into their position prior to the AGM.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or if you would like to put forward the name of another member who may be interested, please contact Joan Fabbro, President, via email at president@capho.org or via phone at 1-250-712-3900 by Monday, January 12, 2015.
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Call for Research Committee Members
CAPhO is looking for pharmacists and technicians with interest in research to join our newly formed Research Committee.
The mandate of the Research Committee is to plan, promote and support projects in all areas of oncology pharmacy practice: clinical, educational, operational, administrative etc.
We would like to hear from members who have ideas for research projects and are motivated, dedicated and looking for ways to make a difference in the field of oncology pharmacy practice on the national level.
Please contact me at research@capho.org with any questions or to express interest in joining.
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CAPhO Conference 2015 Update
When: May 21 - 24, 2015
Where: Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, St. John's, NL
Information: www.capho.org/capho-conference-2015
CAPhO 2015 will be engaging, informative and interactive. The Conference theme is Change, Challenge and Opportunity.
Poster Abstract submission is open! Please visit the Poster page of the Conference website for information on how to submit an abstract.
Conference registration will open in January. In the meantime, renew your CAPhO membership, so that you are eligible for the member rates and book your accommodation at the Delta St. John's Hotel. Visit the Venue and Accommodation page for rate and booking information. Make sure you plan to arrive on Thursday, May 21st to take advantage of the full Conference program.
Why it's important to book at our Conference Hotel
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CAPhO negotiated the lowest possible group rate as part of a contract with Delta St. John's that includes meeting room space for the Conference. By reserving your room at the Delta St. John's, you help CAPhO avoid financial penalties, and keep registration fees lower for future Conferences.
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See you in St. John's!
Scott Edwards and Rick Abbott
CAPhO Conference 2015 Co-Chairs
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CAPhO Enews Features
Clinical Pearls for Practice
CAPhO features Clinical Pearls for Practice in the CAPhO Compass blog. Each Pearl is written by a CAPhO member regarding a topic pertinent to clinical oncology pharmacy. The Pearls can be viewed in the CAPhO Compass page of the CAPhO website.
Would you like to author a post for 2015? If yes, please click here and select one of the month/s you would like to write a post for. Please enter your topic in the comment box, so the topics are varied. Thank you in advance for your contribution.
Tool to Promote CAPhO
The Member Only section of the CAPhO website includes a PowerPoint slide that members can use to promote our Association in any presentations that they may give to audiences with potential members and / or conference attendees.
If you have any questions on the documents available, please email services@capho.org.
Be a CAPhO Ambassador
Because you are CAPhO's best ambassador, encourage others to become a member of CAPhO. For your efforts you will have a chance to win a complimentary registration to CAPhO Conference 2015. All you have to do is, sign in as a member and forward the email found on the Minutes and Documentation page to your colleagues and others so they can sign up too. Be sure to tell them to enter your name during the online payment process.
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CAPhO's Association and Conference Management Office
Sea to Sky Meeting Management is CAPhO's Association and Conference Management Office. If you have any questions about membership, services, the CAPhO Conference, or the association, please contact the CAPhO Office directly as follows:
Email: info@capho.org
Direct: 778-338-4142
Fax: 604-984-6434
Suite 206, 201 Bewicke Avenue
North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M 3M7
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