1. VOTING NOW OPEN FOR THE PENINSULA PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION BOARD!
For those that are active members with PPA and thus CPhA, an email was sent out Tuesday, 11/13, calling for a vote for membership to the Board.
This will require signing in to the CPhA website to view the candidates. The deadline to vote is Thursday, December 13th.
2. NETWORKING EVENT AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE EVENT A SUCCESS!
Thank you to all those that attended our networking event this past Wednesday. We were fortunate to have Michelle from CPhA visit and discuss important legislative victories for pharmacy, enjoyed great food, and had fun playing great pharmacy-related games!
3. CPHA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
PPA board members attended a CPhA run event last weekend in Monterey designed to inspire and further educate leadership in the pharmacy profession. We hope to put these lessons to good use in PPA moving forward!
Shout out to Dang Huyn for graduating from the CPhA Leadership Develop Institute, a year long program designed to develop leaders!
4. CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION BANQUET AND EXPO COMMITTEE
Are you looking to gain experience with event planning and organizing sponsorships? Do you just want an opportunity to throw a great party? PPA is looking volunteers for January's annual banquet.
Students are highly encouraged to join!
Please email Diana Ung at dianaungrx@gmail.com if interested.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
1. BEVYXXA (BETRIXABAN) - SAN CARLOS DINNER
Date: Thursday, November 15th, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: West Park Bistro Address: 788 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070 Speaker: Paul Dobesh, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS RSVP: email Lyn Fitzsimons at lynfitzin@gmail.com
There is no CE provided at this program. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Seating is limited. Preference is given to members. Please include your work affiliation/company when RSVP'ing.
If you sign up and are no longer able to attend, please kindly notify Lyn Fitzsimons, lynfitzin@gmail.com, at least 48 hours in advance.
2. PHARMACOLOGIC INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTHY PREGNANCIES - SAN JOSE CE LUNCH
This FREE activity is accredited for 3 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit.
Seating is limited. Preference is given to members.
*LUNCH IS PROVIDED*
**Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions**
If you sign up and are no longer able to attend, please kindly notify Lyn Fitzsimons, lynfitzin@gmail.com, at least 48 hours in advance.
DECEMBER EVENTS
1. PENINSULA PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Date: Thursday, December 6th, 2018 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Pharmacy Administration office at VA Palo Alto Address: 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 RSVP: email Diana Ung at dianaungrx@gmail.com ***PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, 12/05 for agenda materials***
Directions to the Pharmacy Admin Office:
Once you arrive at the facility, please park in the front of the hospital. You will see a number of flags displayed by the entrance; you can use the parking lots on either side.
Enter through the main lobby doors and walk around the left side of the welcome desk.
You will turn left at the first hallway, walking away from the core elevators. The courtyard should be to your right.
Turn right at the first corridor, keeping the courtyard to your right. There will be signs posted pointing the way to the pharmacy.
Walk past the main doors of the outpatient pharmacy. The next door is the entrance to the Pharmacy Admin Office (E1-210).
You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (646) 749-3131
Access Code: 549-076-429
SAVE THE DATE
1. ANNUAL INSTALLATION BANQUET AND EXPO
Date: Saturday, January 12th, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM Location: The Garden House Address: 400 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 RSVP: http://evite.me/TDfPVfq57V
$45 | pharmacist, adult guest
$25 | student, technician, child (age 3-16) // children under 3 are free
Payment accepted by PayPal or by check. Please watch for an email from PPA after your RSVP to select your payment method.
**You will receive confirmation upon payment. Tickets are not available at the door and must be paid for in advance. Space is limited!**
Please join us for a night packed with fun activities including:
An exposition with vendors displaying the latest developments in healthcare
A keynote address by Ashlee Klevens Hayes, PharmD, MHA, Career Strategist & Podcast Host (www.rxashlee.com)
Chances to win raffle prizes all night
The installation of our incoming officers
A presentation of the year in review for PPA
Networking opportunities with pharmacy professionals all over the Bay Area
We would love to see you & your families!
2. HILLCREST SENIOR HOUSING BROWN BAG EVENT - DALY CITY
Date: Saturday, January 19th, 2019 Time: TBD Location: Hillcrest Senior Housing Address: 35 Hillcrest Dr, Daly City, CA 94014 RSVP: TBD
Chinese and Spanish translators needed!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Kimberly Chow
Patrick D'Angelo
George Do
Jessica Courtney Fong
Iris K Fung
Eric He
Huy Le
Susanna Lee
Erin Nguyen
Rachel Siu
Alison Takamoto
Kelven Tran
Alisha Vora
