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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raffle
This committee plans and organizes RIPA's Annual Raffle to raise
funds for the Association's educational and service programs.
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