Greetings SNPhA membership,
Last year was an absolute success in terms of the strides we were able to make as an organization. We now have 64 chapters nationally, our membership has increase by 39%, the website is better than ever and most importantly we’re reaching out to the underserved communities through health fairs and educational programming. All these things are a direct result of your relentless efforts and commitment to a cause greater than yourself. The world of pharmacy and all of our sponsors have taken notice and made the same commitment to expanding diversity in the profession of pharmacy by aiding us in our efforts to serve those who are truly in need. We are indeed “servants of servants”, improving patient outcomes and bridging the gap between healthcare and health disparities. These are the principles that SNPhA established in 1972 and we continue to use today. This is the reason why it is an absolute privilege to be the President of this organization.
This upcoming year my goals are as follows: to continue strengthening the infrastructure of SNPhA for future growth, encourage chapters to reach deeper into the underserved communities where SNPhA is desperately needed, improve chapter transitioning, develop our members by creating various opportunities and programming, facilitate a seamless process to transition the enthusiasm of SNPhA into our parent organization NPhA.
Currently we are in the process of creating a format where Chauncey I. Cooper (CIC) points will be visible on the website, design a forum on the website to increase chapter communication, implemented a new “Clinical Initiative Chair” to evaluate the level of impact we are making nationally on patient outcomes, and forming more partnerships to increase our outreach. This year I ask that every chapter uploads pictures and events to the website, be precise in their initiative reports to show our level of outreach, ensure that every member applies for our numerous amounts of scholarships, and begin preparing now for attendance at both our Regional and National meeting. This year I see no ceiling or star far enough for our reach.
Humbly yours,
Bobby J. Price
National President 2009-2010