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IPhA Committees

Organizational Committees

Description: The Awards committee will review nominations based on defined, objective, criteria and select recipients for Association Awards

Meetings: The Awards Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair within 14 days of award nomination period closure.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA staff liaison for distribution of award letters.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Develop and maintain objective criteria for individual awards
  2. Conduct a confidential discussion to assess each nomination submission
  3. Objectively vote on qualified candidates
  4. Review the necessity and validity of existing awards
  5. Discuss and review potential new awards

Description: The Bylaws Committee reviews all amendments to the bylaws and/or proposes amendments as needed. The IPhA Bylaws is the official document of the association and its members abide by and follow in IPhA activities.

Meetings:The Bylaws Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at minimum of 3 times annually.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Review all amendments to the bylaws and/or propose amendments as needed.
  2. Review Bylaw issues if referred by an approved vote of the board of directors
  3. Review Bylaw issues if referred by an approved vote of the house of delegates
  4. Review any proposition to amend the Bylaws if submitted in writing to the executive director by an active member and signed by not less than twenty-five (25) other active members in good standing
  5. Ensure that any approved Bylaws proposal is submitted to the voting membership in a timely manner
  6. Respond to clarification issues or questions that have reference to the Bylaws
  7. Ensure proper process is followed during any proposed changes to the Bylaws
  8. Communicate with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and House of Delegates when necessary

Description: The main responsibility of the committee is the development of the material to be presented as part of association annual meeting. The committee is also charged with the yearly review & recommendation of the approval of possible education material to be distributed by the association.

Meetings: The Conference and Education Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Selection of the main theme of the meeting
  2. The choice of the meeting educational topics
  3. Choice of speakers
  4. Avenues of funding

Description: The Editorial Advisory committee provides relevant and timely information to support pharmacists in their practice and keep them informed of current matters in professional practice. The emphasis currently is the reorganization of the magazine from a member’s only publication to a state-wide distribution in effort to reach all pharmacists in Illinois. It should be beneficial for pharmacists with the overriding position to show non-members the advantages of joining IPhA.

Meetings: The Editorial Advisory Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Advise monitor and direct content and makeup of Illinois Pharmacist magazine
  2. Supply clinical information content
  3. Outline and restrict irrelevant content
  4. Advise in general framework
  5. Advise monitor and direct content and make up of E-Info Exchange electronic newsletter
  6. Advise, monitor and direct content of the IPhA website

Description: The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the presentation of an annual budget, as defined in the Bylaws Article XII. The Finance Committee shall submit a proposed budget annually to the Board of Directors for approval.

Meetings: The Finance Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Review and revise the Association\'s annual budget as presented by the Executive Director
  2. Review the monthly compliance to that budget by the Association
  3. Make quarterly reports at the Association\'s Board of Directors meetings
  4. Association\'s Executive Director will perform yearly financial reviews and audits every third year by our Auditors
  5. Monitor Association compliance with all pertinent IRS requirements
  6. Review the financial viability of new projects put forth to the Association
  7. Review revenue and expenses of annual conference
  8. Review budget requests from the Executive Director for replacement of equipment and upkeep of physical plant
  9. Yearly reviews of investment policies
  10. Review budgets prepared and submitted by the IPPAC, IPhA Foundation, and any future IPhA business entities

Description: The Membership Committee recommends and cooperates in the development and implementation of programs intended to increase and retain membership. The purpose is to focus on strategies to grow and retain membership as well as perform environmental scans of the membership career activities and opportunities.

Meetings: The Membership Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Overseeing that the associations attrition rate does not exceed the influx of new members
  2. The development of new programs to spur new membership
  3. Identification of programs to meet the needs of current and potential members to the association
  4. Works directly with the staff personnel responsible for membership activities
  5. Creation of liaisons with the state's schools of pharmacy's APhA-IPhA chapter
  6. Identify the strengths and weakness of each segment of the Association as it pertains to the value of membership
  7. Develop a value proposition for each sub-chapter of the Association

Description: The mission of the IPhA New Practitioner Network is to provide opportunities to assist them achieve their career goals and create a positive work-life balance. The committee will provide direction for the association for programming, newsletters, products and services marketed for New Practitioners.

Meetings: The New Practitioner (NPN) Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Provide programming at the Annual Meeting for New Practioners, including but not limited to C.E. credit, social events, engagement opportunities (patient counseling competition, poster judges, etc.)
  2. Provide electronic newsletters/information four times per school year to New Practitioners, that will assist with transitioning from student to practitioner
  3. Introduce leadership opportunities either quarterly or when they arise to New Practitioners within IPhA via specific marketing tools ( newsletters, Facebook, website)
  4. Conduct periodic surveys to students/NPs, which will allow the committee to effectively conduct programming to meet their needs
  5. Provide post graduation event (either law review or social event) that will introduce IPhA to recent graduates and allow for networking with fellow members

Policy Committees

Description: The Legislative/Regulatory Affairs Committee is responsible for review and interpretation of proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and codes as well as other issues of public policy affecting the practice of pharmacy. Its main focus is the state legislature, through agreements with national associations; it is also abreast of national issues as well.

Meetings: The Legislative/Regulatory Affairs Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Work to develop new legislation in response to the anticipated needs of the profession
  2. Work to develop new legislation in response to request of the associations House of Delegates
  3. Review current legislation, and or regulations, as to their applicability to the profession

Description: The Professional Affairs Committee shall be responsible for professional and scientific matters, including development and research of the professional practice of pharmacy, development of standards and guidelines, and other related issues promoting the practice of pharmacy.

Meetings: The Professional Affairs Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. The content of the programs
  2. The progress of their activities
  3. The financial viability of the programs
  4. To review and recommend programs to assist the association members to progress in their acceptance of MTM type program
  5. To assist association members in gaining the skills necessary to participate in MTM type activities
  6. Act as a liaison between the associations' Executive Director and the Clinical Advisor, making sure that business and clinical functions are clearly being differentiated

Elections Committees

Description: All ballots shall be tabulated and certified by or under the direction of a Canvass Committee.

Meetings: The Canvass Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair within 7 days of ballot closure.

Reports To: Committee will certify the ballot voting process and results and report to the IPhA Board of Directors within 2 days of meetings.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Certify the results of all election and ballot voting to the Board of Directors
  2. Notify the IPhA Board of Directors and staff of the results to be made known to the membership

Description: The Nominating Committee will identify, pursue and encourage potential candidates to submit their names for election ballot. The committee will consider all names submitted / received for nominations of positions and shall prepare a slate of candidates for the offices and directorships to be elected based on objective qualification/criteria for each position.

Meetings: The Nominating Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair regularly prior to and during the election period, and as needed after.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on prior to, during, and immediately following election period.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Identify and encourage pharmacists with interest and skill set to serve on the IPhA Board of Directors
  2. Mentor potential pharmacist candidates
  3. Review and update the candidate questionnaire and profile form annually
  4. Interview and select optimal candidates to the available positions
  5. Develop and confirm the slate of candidates no later than May 1 of each calendar year
  6. Work with IPhA communication staff to prepare ballot

Ad Hoc Committees

Description: The Board of Pharmacy committee discusses, evaluates, and recommends qualified active members in good standing for consideration to the Illinois Board of Pharmacy when request is received.

Meetings: The Board of Pharmacy Appointment Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on an as needed basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Develop objective criteria for appointment candidates
  2. Discuss and prepare a recommendation for a qualified candidate(s) to the IL Board of Pharmacy

Description: Committee Duties: Provide expert timely advice to the office of the IPhA Clinical Programs Coordinator (CPC).

Meetings: The Clinical Advisory Ctte will convene at the direction of the CPC at least quarterly and as needed from time to time.

Reports To: CPC will report the recommendations of the IPhA CAC to the IPhA Board of Directors on a timely basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Select the recipient of the Outstanding Pharmacist-Coach of the year annually
  2. Select the faculty participants for the IPhA-APhA certificate programs
  3. Evaluates proposed educational programming for pharmacist coaches and pharmacist to become a coach for the Illinois Pharmacists Network
  4. Assist with developing the certificate program educational calendar
  5. Develop plan for future educational needs for pharmacist-coaches
  6. Work toward the process of the American Diabetes Association Recognition program and/or the AADE recognition program for the Diabetes Patient Self Management Program
  7. Establish continuing education criteria for current pharmacist-coaches to remain active in the Illinois Pharmacist Network
  8. Expand on line learning opportunities for advanced continued education for pharmacist-coaches

Description: The focus of the Public Relations committee is on the continual quality assessment and maintenance of the association‘s "Media Advisors" panel; a group which can be easily accessed by staff when a profession related question will need to answered quickly.

Meetings: The Public Relations Ctte will convene at the direction of the committee chair at least quarterly or as needed from time to time.

Reports To: Committee will report their recommendations to the IPhA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Goals/Objectives: 

  1. Develop, maintain, and regularly perform CQI on the IPhA "Media Advisors" panel
  2. Develop "News Releases" which can be used to promote association and professional activities
  3. Maintain a contact list of media contacts throughout the state:
    • Radio/TV major contacts
    • Prints source, newspapers, magazines, etc.
    • Direct contacts at any media sources
    • Person to Person contact at any media source
    • Listing of editorial contacts at any media source
  4. Develop and maintain the IPhA news-magazine section, dealing with highlighting the issue's practice of interest
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