Awards
The Awards Committee nominates members for a variety of annual
and special awards, including the Bowl of Hygeia Award and the Young
Pharmacist of the Year Award. The committee meets in the late winter
or early spring.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Norman A. Campbell- Chair |
University of Rhode Island |
Communications
The Communications Committee focuses on public relations, public information, and community outreach. Its purpose is to enhance awareness of the dynamic role pharmacists play as members of the health care team. This committee also serves as an advisory board to our publications and manages the website. This committee meets as needed and members contribute their writing talents to our publications each month.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Heather Larch- Chair |
Walgreens |
Amelia Jaroz |
Walgreens |
Dan Lefkowitz |
Rite Aid |
Kelly Orr |
University of Rhode Island |
Constitution and By-Laws
This committee is responsible for reviewing all recommendations to amend the constitution and bylaws and shall present such amendments, with recommendations, for approval as provided for in the Constitution and Bylaws. This committee meets as needed.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Heather Larch- Chair |
Walgreens |
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Committee is responsible for identifying the continuing education requirements and interests of our members and for recommending a comprehensive plan of annual education programs to the Rhode Island Pharmacy Foundation. This committee meets monthly.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Kimberly McDonough- Chair |
Advanced Pharmacy Concepts |
Donna Fresnella |
Advanced Pharmacy Concepts |
Jef Bratberg |
University of Rhode Island |
Heather Larch |
Walgreens |
Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for preparing a budget for the succeeding year and maintaining a general ledger that details major activities individually. This committee meets quarterly at a minimum.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Mark Goldberg- Chair |
Rite Aid |
Dan Rowan |
CVS |
Legislative
The Legislative Committee proposes new or revised pharmacy legislative initiatives to the Council of Administration and assists in advancing Association proposals through the legislative process by developing position papers, testifying before various committees, and maintaining liaisons with the leadership and members of the Rhode Island General Assembly. This committee meets monthly.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Sue DelMonico- Chair |
CVS |
Bill Beaulieu |
University of Rhode Island |
Kelley Sanzen |
Lilly |
Membership
The Membership Committee assists in membership recruitment and
retention of Rhode Island pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
It also surveys members on satisfaction levels, new services, member
benefits, and opportunities for involvement in the Association and
the Foundation. This committee meets monthly.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Lisa Rodriguez- Chair |
Shaws/Osco |
Dan Lefkowitz |
Rite Aid |
Kelley Sanzen |
Lilly |
Kristin Strattman |
Rite Aid |
Nominations
The Nominations Committee recommends to the Council those members
who would like to play a more official, active role as an officer
or member of the Council of Administration. This committee meets during late winter, early spring.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Linda Carver-Chair |
Rite Aid |
President's Dinner
This committee plans and organizes the annual dinner at which the
outgoing President and other departing officers and council members
are recognized, and new officers and council members are inducted
into office. Recipients of special awards are also recognized for
their achievements at this dinner. This committee meets during the winter in preparation for the event.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Kelley Sanzen- Chair |
Lilly |
Lynn Pezzulo |
Quality Partners of RI |
Golf Tournament
This committee plans the Association's Annual Golf Tournament,
including scheduling and logistics, marketing and promotion, invitations,
corporate and individual sponsorships, prizes, and hospitality. This committee meets during the winter in preparation for the event.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Scott Lancelotta- Chair |
Rite Aid |
Bill Beaulieu |
University of Rhode Island |
Raffle
This committee plans and organizes RIPA's Annual Raffle to raise
funds for the Association's educational and service programs.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
John Grossomanides- Chair |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont |
Third Party
This committee is responsible for staying current with third party issues relevant to the profession and communicating them to the Council.
Members |
Practice Site Affiliation |
Dave Feeney- Chair |
Oxnard Pharmacy |
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