Wednesday, December 9, 2015

UPhA President's Message December 2015

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  This is a great time of the year to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this last year as the President of UPhA.    It has been a pleasure to get to know many of you at the conventions and at our board meetings.  I want to thank Adam Jones, our executive director, and all of the staff at Association Solutions for the hard work and professionalism they have brought to UPhA. 
The UPhA board, along with our lobbyist Wayne Jones, is working hard to represent your voice on Capitol Hill.  There are several bills coming up in the next session that we are following closely, including a medical marijuana bill being sponsored by Senator Vickers.  Check the UPhA website for updates and details on these bills.  I encourage you to get involved, get to know your state representatives, and let them know how you feel about the issues that affect you and your livelihood.  Pharmacy Day on Capitol Hill will be on Thursday, February 25, 2016.  Put the date on your calendar and plan to attend, even if you can only stay for an hour.  There is power in numbers and we need to demonstrate the importance of our profession to our legislators. 
Our annual convention in St. George is scheduled for April 14th through the 16th.  Please come and enjoy great education, entertainment, and networking with your friends and colleagues.
Thanks again for your support.  As we work together, we can make a difference in this great profession.

Mike Chamberlain

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