The ACPA Newsletter is a periodic bulletin designed for members of the Allegheny County Pharmacists Association for the purpose of disseminating important and relevant information and announcements about ACPA, PPA, and the profession of pharmacy in an efficient and effective manner. |
ACPA Bylaws Revisions Underway
ACPA members in attendance at the March 5 Annual Business Meeting voted to approve changes to ACPA's Bylaws. The changes must pass a second vote before they can be adopted. The second vote will be held at the April 29 Business Meeting, the details of which are still being determined. Review the proposed changes here.
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Yearbook Ads Available
The ACPA Yearbook will be unveiled at the Annual President's Dinner in June. Place an ad in the yearbook to thank outgoing President Karen Pater for her outstanding leadership, and welcome incoming president Maria Osborne! Ads must be submitted by May 1. Details on the Annual President's Dinner will be available soon! Download the Yearbook Contract here.
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2015/2016 ACPA Board of Directors Nominees
The nominees for available seats on ACPA's 2015/2016 Board of Directors are... President-Elect: Brandon Antinopoulos Vice President: Stacy Costa Secretary: Jacqueline Klootwyk Treasurer: Ann Johnson Two (2) Directors: Amy Woods, Amy Haver Be sure to place your vote for these and other important ACPA and PPA positions when the ballot opens soon!
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Save the Dates!
The next ACPA Business Meeting will be held on April 29, 2015 at Buca di Beppo at Station Square. Registration isn't open yet, but you can visit the event page at http://www.papharmacists.com/event/ACPA042915 for more information! Also save the date for ACPA's Annual Picnic at Schenley Park's Anderson Pavilion on Wednesday, September 9, 2015! More details will be posted on the event page as they become available.
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PPA Legislative Day is April 13
Make it a point to come to the Capitol in Harrisburg and participate in an event that unifies all aspects of pharmacy and delivers a strong message to legislators on issues that impact your profession and the patients you serve! Join your fellow pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists and talk with legislators about those issues during PPA's Legislative Day, Wednesday, April 13, 2015! Click here for more information. Please contact Don Smith at [email protected] or (717) 234-6151, ext.102 with any questions.
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Patient Safety Home Study CE Available
PPA provided a live CE webinar on March 3, titled Improving Patient Safety in the Treatment of Diabetes: Opportunities for Pharmacy. This one-hour webinar was recorded and is now available as an on-demand home study CE! Home studies are free for PPA members, and this program counts toward pharmacists' requirement for Patient Safety CE! WATCH NOW!
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