M A I N E P H A R M A C Y ASSOCIATION
MayMeeting
Minutes
May 13, 2015
12:00pM
Attendees: Gregory Cameron, Eric Jarvi,Betty Harris, Lisa Martin, Cassandra White, Linda Earley, Larry Lamie, Sarah Vincent
Agenda
- Minutes from April meeting
No edits requested. Motion to approve minutes from April Meeting. Motion seconded. Approved.
- Treasurer’s Report (Eric)
Income $52,274 expenses $49,408.97 which leaves the budget in the black of $2,865.19. Account Balance of $114,711 down a little because of stock market. We do have an outstanding balance from the lawsuit attorney for our remaining portion $655.57. Still doing very well financially and on track for our budget.
Eric solicited questions. No questions. Motion to approve. Seconded. Budget approved.
Eric had contacted the CPAs at Husson to inquire about having an audit conducted for MPA in regards to the bylaws Article 4. They informed him that MPAs revenue was not that significant to warrant an audit do to the expense. They suggested that the board look to make an amendment to the bylaws to strike the requirement for an audit from the bylaws. Linda confirmed an audit could cost anywhere from $5,000-$10,000. Lisa and Larry stated that in their time on the board MPA has never had an audit done. As it stands, MPA is non-compliant with the bylaws. Cannot act on it today but the Executive director could put out a notice by July 12, electronic vote August 12 and vote at membership meeting in September.
Betty stated that instead of striking the language, that it be amended to allow for an audit in the future.
Recommend the following amendment to the bylaws.
Move to strike the audit from odd year to periodic as deemed necessary by the board.
Motion to approve amended language. Motion Seconded. Approved.
- Conventions (Larry)
- Fall 2015 – September 11-13, 2015 – Hollywood Casino, Bangor, ME
The most important piece for the convention is the programming. Immunization training will not be offered in the fall. If there is a demand, we will offer again in the spring. The Immunization Update (2 hours) will still be offered. Mac welcomed someone else to offer the training, but if no one was available, he said he would do it. Husson will find someone will provide the update.
The new ACPE requirements had been discussed as an option for a session. It was felt the Spring would be a better time for the ACPE topic since it is closer to when the changes would take effect. Greg will follow up.
Corey Therberge had offered a session on vet meds at the fall session. Greg will see if he would be willing to do that on Sunday.
The topics for Sunday’s sessions will be finalized early next week by Greg with Gwen Bartlett and Sandra Bartlett.
Eric asked if the CPR session could be moved to Saturday now that the Immunization Training is not scheduled. Linda responded that she will look at the schedule to see how it could be worked in to assure the attendees would still be able to attend the Immunization Update.
Linda will be sure that the 30minute Business meeting is included in the schedule.
Eric will work with Linda for the Husson ASP to sponsor the “Pharmacy Night on the Town”. The student chapter will take care of booking the entertainment.
Eric also suggested that a champagne toast be added to the Banquet to celebrate our success in the Drug Importation Lawsuit.
Tentative Program
Saturday - September 12, 2015
Traditional CE Program
8:00am:Immunization Update 2015 : ??- 2 hours
10:30am:Lyme Disease - Cassandra White, Pharm.D, BCACP, Assistant Professor
1:00pm:L aw Update -Greg Cameron, BS, R.Ph.,FieldCoordinator
2:00pm: DSN IV to DSMV - Stephanie Nichols, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP, Associate Professor
3:30pm:New Drug Update - Deborah Sturpe, Pharm.D., MA, BCPS, Associate Professor
Sunday - September 13, 2015
Traditional CE Program
9:00 am:End of Life or Anti Coag - Sandra Bartlett, Pharm.D., BCPS, Associate Professor
10:00am: ??? Gwen Bartlett, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Professor
11:00am: Deans - ACPE
CPR Certification/CE Program
8:00am: CPR Certification , Jane Jarvi, Ed.D. Manager of Educational Programming
- Sesquicentennial -2017 – Proposed: October 12-17, 2017, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, ME
Linda stated that we need to get a deposit into the Holiday in By the Bay. The convention will run Friday – Sunday. The requested deposit is as follows 2015-$2000, 2016 - $1000, and 2017 - $1000.
Motion to Approve Deposit. Seconded. Approved.
Linda will review the contract details.
- Spring 2016 – April 1-3, 2016 - Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, ME
No update.
- Legislative Update /Board of Pharmacy (Mac & Greg)
Mac was not able to attend a call, but did send the current state legislation to the board. No items to discuss.
Eric mentioned that about 2 weeks ago there was legislationpresented in the US House regarding drug importation. Apparently, there is a compliment bill in the Senate and it is being cosponsored by Senator Collins. Mac and Eric wanted the board to know that our local fight may be national.
Larry looking into liability insurance for board members. Eric shared that a board he serves on just got sued and settled for quite a bit. It was felt that unless we are willing to carry our own liability insurance, the organizationshould have some coverage. Cassandra question if her personal coverage would protect her, the feeling was that her coverage was for professional activity, not board activity. If we postpone and add to the next budget. Eric said only 4 months left and by the time we are ready to act, we can have the information for the budget. Larry will forward the information out to the board.Thanks to Larry for the foot work.
No Board of Pharmacy Updates.
- Golf Tournament (Laurie/Linda)
Laure was not on the call. Linda shared that Len Harvie did follow up with the availability for the Brunswick Golf course. Laurie felt that since will be just getting back from Florida, it would be more difficult to have it at a different course. The course just opened at the end of April and is looking to have it scheduled August 15. We will be using the credit from 4 imprint for the gift of Tervis type cups.
- Awards and Scholarship (Lisa)
Nominations are due June 1st. No nominations for any award to date. Linda will send out an email blast today.
Scholarship due June 30th. Will send out blast to the students.
- Membership Committee (Betty)
Has not changed pharmacist and retire. First year pharmacists experienced a large drop. Linda explained process for the 1st year students where twice a year she gets an updated list from the state of licensed pharmacist and the new licensed pharmacists get the 1st year free membership automatically. The big drop is because the free year expired for that group. Concerned with technician membership. Eric mentioned maybe add another track for technicians. Betty had some ideas for the fall and will follow up with Linda off line.
- MPA Office Report (Linda)
Nothing to report.
- Board Openings
- Need to select new Technician representative – Nominationsare Elwen Eaton and Diane Blanchette
Greg has been trying to reach out to Elwen and Diane to see if they are interested in the position. Will carry to next month.
- Nomination of Amelia Arnold to Board – Appoint by acclimation – Motion Seconded. Approved.
- New Business
Betty mentioned last year during proposed changes to single year – 3 year term – suggest to work with Eric to remove the VP position to the 3 year proposal.
Eric requested that Education be included on the agenda as an agenda item to be sure all sub committees are represented.
Larry attended USP in the Spring and was going to get some additional information for the colleges. Eric stated someone from Husson was in attendance.
- Next Meeting: June 10, 2015, 12:00pm
Move to adjourn meeting. Seconded.