SNPhA [Student National Pharmaceutical Association] WELCOME PHUTURE PHARMACISTS! 08/31/2015 snpha.org.ohio-state.edu

GOALS: Globalization Outreach Advocacy Leadership Scholarship -Jessie Hwang, National President National Theme

What is SNPhA?  Founded in 1972 to represent minorities in the pharmacy profession  Five regions consisting of over 90 chapters on a national level  SNPhA is a student run educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy, health care related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community. STUDENT NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION

What is NPhA?  National office in Paintsville, KY  Dr. Carmita Colemen as national executive director  A body of pharmacists that are dedicated to representing the views and ideas of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy; as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners.  Scholarships, support, inspiration, knowledge, growth NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION -Dr. Carmita Coleman, Executive Director

Meet your Exec! President: Meran Halaweh [P3] Vice-President: Kristen Hodovanic [P3] President-Elect: Jeehee Scoville [P2] Treasurer: Kristine Mason [P3] Secretary: Alyssa Sonchaiwanich [P2] Historian: Sonhee Cho [P2] Delegate & Fundraising Cord: Alexis Page [P2] Advisor: Joe Orozco

Membership Benefits  Community service involvement (CHS Hours!)  Leadership development  Networking opportunities  Career opportunities/guidance  More than $130,000 in scholarships/awards per year  Partnered Health Fairs/Screenings  Regional and National Meetings  8 Core Health Initiatives  Mentor-Mentee Program  Asian Free Clinic  Refugee “Intro to Pharmacy” Education  Discounts (airlines, car rentals, hotels, etc.)

Fall Speaker Schedule

8 Chair Initiatives  Chronic Kidney Disease [Tina Liang]  Community Outreach [Alyssa Burton, Eric Chau, Natalie Fiorilli]  Diabetes [Vanessa Taveras, Mengqi Zhang]  Generation Rx [Megan Lewis]  Remember the Ribbon [Mallory O’Connor, Catherine Wang]  Mental Health [Paige Sinclair, Keti Sulaj]  Operation Immunization [Amanda Brenske, Laura Rowley]  Power to End Stroke Chair [Vicky Zhang]

Generation Rx  Our goal through the Gen Rx initiative is to educate members of our community to use safe medication practices, and to help prevent the abuse and misuse of prescription medications.  Upcoming events include FYE events "The Adderall Dilemma" for first year OSU students. Watch out for sign up geniuses coming soon, each event will count as 1.5 CHS HOURS! Have questions, ideas, or want to become more involved with SNPhA and Gen Rx? - Megan Lewis.2112 anytime!

Leadership Opportunities P1 Liaison: Application DUE September 11 th by 5pm via Google Forms [Interviews during the week of Sept. 14 th ] Chairs: ONE Chronic Kidney Disease, ONE Generation RX, ONE Power to End Stroke, TWO Community Outreach Application DUE September 11 th by 5pm via Google Forms [6 total opportunities to serve as a leader for THIS school year!]

How to Join Membership ($75) due September 22 4pm includes stylish t-shirt Late Due Date: October 14 th with no t-shirt Submit TWO separate Applications via TWO steps 1.Go to snpha.org (national website) and click “Join Today”: Make an account and submit your payment of $35 via credit card to National Office 2.Fill out our Membership Dues Form located on our website and submit completed form to exec or locker with $40 check made out to OSU SNPhA

Fall Fundraisers T-Shirts ($13) -On sale until Sept 11 th White Coat Sales + Patches -On Sale Sept 1 st -14 th White coat only ($35) White coat plus patch ($40) Patch only ($15) *Jersey Soft

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