What is in a name? What does it tell you about an individual, team, or
organization? The name of a person, place, or thing can indicate much. A name can
invoke feelings of curiosity, affirmation, inclusion, and perhaps even trust. A name
is often the result of much thought and reflection. One may have to search for the
history of why the name was given, but nonetheless, the reasons are there. Think of
your own given name. Why was it chosen? What does it mean to you and your
family?
A name can be the reference point for many characteristics and attributes. These can be strengths [or weaknesses,] depending on the point of view. The selection of a name should be conducted carefully.
The name of our Association is currently UPhA – Utah Pharmacists Association. What does this imply? Only pharmacists are involved? Realistically, that could be how many in, and outside of our Association, interpret the name. But in fact, our Association is made up of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns pursuing either technician or pharmacist licenses/degrees, and others associated with our field.
The elected Board members of UPhA have discussed and voted on whether or not to change the name.
The board has voted unanimously to change the name to reflect a broader scope of pharmacy. The name the Board has selected is Utah Pharmacy Association. The symbol, or abbreviation, will remain the same: UPhA. There have been sixteen other states that have revised their Association name from ‘pharmacist’ to ‘pharmacy.’
Some of the challenges of changing our Association name could include cost: issues such as changing name on advertisement items, and possible waste of time and resources. We considered that ‘pharmacy’ could possibly appear less personable. There are new actions concerning representation to consider. And some folks, for personal reasons, may just not like the change.
Taking into account the possible ‘cons,’ we the Board feel like the ‘pros’ of revising the name to show that our Association encompasses all members of the pharmacy community in Utah is timely and appropriate. In the ensuing months and years, we feel like this is the right call at the right time. Pharmacists are obviously essential to our Association and cause. But technicians and interns are just as indispensable. We feel like the cohesiveness and unity this name change is motivated by is potentially invaluable. In the pharmacy community, we are a network of caring and concerned individuals, focused on the health and welfare of our patients. In enlarging our circle, we hope to foster a commitment and focus among all our members. In Utah, we hope to be a force for good for the professionals within our Association, and a strength and resource to our community as a whole, down to each and every individual patient.
A name can be the reference point for many characteristics and attributes. These can be strengths [or weaknesses,] depending on the point of view. The selection of a name should be conducted carefully.
The name of our Association is currently UPhA – Utah Pharmacists Association. What does this imply? Only pharmacists are involved? Realistically, that could be how many in, and outside of our Association, interpret the name. But in fact, our Association is made up of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns pursuing either technician or pharmacist licenses/degrees, and others associated with our field.
The elected Board members of UPhA have discussed and voted on whether or not to change the name.
The board has voted unanimously to change the name to reflect a broader scope of pharmacy. The name the Board has selected is Utah Pharmacy Association. The symbol, or abbreviation, will remain the same: UPhA. There have been sixteen other states that have revised their Association name from ‘pharmacist’ to ‘pharmacy.’
Some of the challenges of changing our Association name could include cost: issues such as changing name on advertisement items, and possible waste of time and resources. We considered that ‘pharmacy’ could possibly appear less personable. There are new actions concerning representation to consider. And some folks, for personal reasons, may just not like the change.
Taking into account the possible ‘cons,’ we the Board feel like the ‘pros’ of revising the name to show that our Association encompasses all members of the pharmacy community in Utah is timely and appropriate. In the ensuing months and years, we feel like this is the right call at the right time. Pharmacists are obviously essential to our Association and cause. But technicians and interns are just as indispensable. We feel like the cohesiveness and unity this name change is motivated by is potentially invaluable. In the pharmacy community, we are a network of caring and concerned individuals, focused on the health and welfare of our patients. In enlarging our circle, we hope to foster a commitment and focus among all our members. In Utah, we hope to be a force for good for the professionals within our Association, and a strength and resource to our community as a whole, down to each and every individual patient.
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