| Board of Directors meeting April 7, 2010
Present: David Andrews, Josh Eisenman, Zachary Eisenman, Paul Elias, Mitchell Fingerhut, Alan Katz, Aneesh Lakhani, Sid Lieberman, Wayne Linder, Alex Maldonado, Alan Miller, Roz Pappy, Steve Pressman, Arthur Schreier, Ira Schulman, Caroline Seabright, Sami Shafiq, Danny Sweet,
Absent: Ayala Fishel, Arthur Goldglantz, Jenna Haggerty, Gary Koesten
Meeting called to order at 8:00 PM by Wayne
Motion to accept minutes from previous meeting M/S/P
President's report (Wayne): Attended another health fair in Bonaventure Town Center on March 18th
Rep, Holly, from Abbott would like to offer a presentation by a rheumatologist and a dinner, but she's over budget, so will be in touch for a possible date in June. Must have at least 6-7 people but less than 20.
Wayne wants to know who's on FPA committees for the Unit Association Award; add Aneesh –cancer caring, David and Mitch-legislative comm.., Gary-trustee of the foundation, Todd-Board member, Zachary-chairman of Innovative Pharmacist Practice.
Mitch mentioned he was approached at last FPA meeting about Ayala's absence at the meetings.
Wayne would also like suggestions on how to increase BCPA membership.
President Elect's report (David): CE this month is Probiotics, next month will be 2 one hour CEs by Suzanne Kelly. She would like to be paid for airfare and hotel. Alan K. says we need to plan a budget for this. Sami offers to give programs on Diabetes, HIV and Med errors.
Executive directors report (Alan Katz): Writing slate of officers for next year:
President elect-Gary, treas elect- Roz, Sec elect-Alex. Zach, Sid, Alan, Ira and Sami are 5 to run for the board
Awards: President's award: president chooses a person who has been most helpful to him throughout the year. Pharmacist of the Year Award. Lifetime Achievement Award. Rep of Year Award. Vote tonight or at CE meeting or by email? Zach nominates Arthur from McKesson, Alan agrees, Mitch 2nds it and Arthur accepts.
Purdue rep approached Wayne about Rx Patrol and Diversion program, maybe in October.
Special members may remain the same: students, wholesale rep and RPT- let Alan know if there is someone.
Alan has not received dues from some board members.
Membership is down to 321 this year, of which 47 are registered technicians. Alan read off our declining numbers over last 7 years.
Sami received the Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award from FPA.
We received an upsetting letter from Michael Jackson in reference to absence of a representative from our board at the meetings. Ayala has not been to any meetings lately, therefore we need to nominate a new person. Sami volunteers and Alan will contact Gary to see if he will be our second nomination.
Installation dinner will be June 13th.
Alan sent a letter out to all people who haven't paid dues who attended Feb or March CE programs. He got 8 to respond with payments and 5 people stating they had paid at the CE.
Alan asks that we please note the amt received in upper right corner of CE slips and whether it is cash/check etc. Pharmacists pay $25 for CE or $75 yearly dues, technicians pay $10 or $30 yearly dues.
David said that he and Mitch attended the FPA meeting in Tallahassee. The budget deficit will be cut. Medicaid wants wholesale acquisition cost, David and Mitch spoke to rep about fighting it, but the rep went ahead and voted for it anyway. Also want to move toward managed care, CVS/Caremark. Walgreens had about 30 people fighting CVS. Rite Aid just filed for bankruptcy, they are only ones without PBM.
Mitch received email from Michael Jackson regarding pain clinics.
David thinks it will be difficult to advocate. Added that Mr. Jackson wants to reduce time to submit data from 14 to 7 days.
Dan says that the City of Oakland Park is padlocking doctor offices.
Mitch will be presenting 40 hour Resolution to Michael Jackson next month.
Alan says that must hold new names for CE Broker until after the following billing period. 221 people used it. The bill was $154.70. Keith Fricker wants to know if anyone is interested in responding to an RFP for pharmacy services.
Secretary's report (Gary)- no report, not present
Treasurer's report (Roz): The treasurer's report was presented for board approval. Motion m/s/p
Student rep report: Josh noted that a NOVA professor was killed yesterday. 10 NOVA students attended meeting in Tallahassee and they were the only school with equipment and trained to give health screenings.
Arthur conducted a tour with rep. Klein, showing how rxs are entered and the advantages of independents over chains, and he received a check for PAC
Social: Installation dinner with be Sunday, June 13th at Maggiano's Little Italian restaurant in Boca Raton by Town Center. 6 to 10pm, may change to 7 to 11pm. $100 per person includes 4 hours open bar. Speaker is Dr Michael Kami.
Alan Miller - Disciplinary Board meetings in Dania, April 13-14. May get 5 live CE's on Wed (none on Tues). Get there early to get a seat, because many students will be attending.
Good and Welfare: Mitch has a new baby in the family. David has been asked to chair the legislative committee of FPA. Sami is going to Zambia for a medical mission trip.
Move to adjourn 9:10pm M/S/P
President's report (Wayne): Introduced Betty Harris, Carsten Evans, Peggy Miller and Colleen Brown from Meals on Wheels.
Ms. Miller, Exec. Dir. Reported they are before the board at Arthur Schreier's request. MOW wants the board to partner with them. They discussed what MOW is about and how they operate. They have an award luncheon in April. Mentioned the biggest challenge is changing the diet to satisfy baby boomers away from meat and potatoes to what current baby boomers eat. Volunteer opportunities to deliver food, place information on the BCPA.cc website, and join their board. Statistsics include 48 f/t employees, 650 volunteers, 1500 home deliveries, 1800 seniors serviced including their pets.
Betty Harris spoke regarding the criteria for the college scholarship the board presents each year requiring the applicant to be a graduate of a Broward County high school.
Carsten Evans spoke regarding our request to piggy back on NSU's ACPE credits. There was much discussion with the end result being we have to do a 6 months plan of CE's for next year.
Wayne mentioned we are applying for the Unit Association reward at FPA convention. Also received a letter from Abbott regarding the presentation of information regarding Humira at an educational dinner they are sponsoring. Also received thank you letter from NSU for $1500 donation to deans fund.
President Elect's report (David); Questioned the Broward Sheriff's office not partnering with BCPA on their brown bag program. There was much discussion. April CE will discuss Naturapathic Medicine.
Executive directors report (Alan Katz):
Received request from Jennifer Fass to distribute survey at next meeting
Med Errors CE tentatively scheduled for September.
Thanked board members who helped at reg. Desk for M.J.'s CE. Collected $2925 in dues.
219 Rph were enrolled in CE Broker. No techs. We should consider raising tech reg. To $40 to cover CE broker enrollment.
Alan had some questions regarding an inspection by Shuman Lucas.
American Diabetes Association wants us to link on our website.
Current membership: 283 paid, 348 not paid. Discussion regarding contacting them.
Nomination Committee: Treasurer – Roz Pappy, President elect – Gary Koesten, Secretary – Alex Maldonado
Need to firm date for installation dinner – Saturday June 12 or Sunday June 13
Secretary's report (Gary) – nothing to report
Treasurer's report (Roz): The treasurer's report was presented to the board.
Legislative (Mitch/David): Legislative conference on March 23-25
Old Business
None
New Business
American Diabetes Association Place on website.
Alan Miller mentioned the next board of pharmacy meeting is in Ft. Lauderdale.
Good and Welfare
Move to adjourn 9:50 PM M/S/P
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