| Board of Directors meeting March 3, 2010
Present: David Andrews, Mitchell Fingerhut, Ayala Fishel, Arthur Goldglantz, Betty Harris, Alan Katz, Gary Koesten, Wayne Linder, Alex Maldonado, Alan Miller, Roz Pappy, Steve Pressman, Arthur Schreier, Todd Schmidt, Danny Sweet,
Absent: Zachary Eisenman, Paul Elias, Annesh Lakhani, Sid Lieberman, Ira Schulman, Caroline Seabright, Sami Shafiq, Josh Eisenman, Jennifer Haggerty
Meeting called to order at 8:00 PM by Wayne
Motion to accept minutes from previous meeting 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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