MSP Member Update Vol. 9 No.7
Jan. 30th, 2010
Mark Your Calendar
The 2010 Annual Manitoba Pharmacy Conference
April 9th, 10th and 11th
Winnipeg Convention Centre
In This Issue: 1. MPhA Special General Meeting
2. All Candidates Forum – Election to MPhA Council
- MSP members are reminded that MPhA will hold a Special General Meeting on February 3, 2010 at the Sam Cohen Auditorium. (Click here to view the agenda). The SGM Agenda as circulated, sets out an opportunity to discuss and consider the PricewaterhouseCoopers Organizational Capacity Review Final Report – Sept 28, 2009. (Click here to view the report). You may be aware this report includes a total of 15 recommendations related to MPhA, 3 of which have specifically be included on the agenda, with the remaining 12 recommendations also being considered at the SGM if time permits.
The MSP Government Relations Committee reviewed the PwC report when it was released and provided MPhA Council with some opinion. In advance of the SGM members are encouraged to review MSP’s views (Click here to view the responses). Members may want to focus specifically on SGM Agenda item 3 (a) – (c) (click here to view summary) which relates to the size, composition and term of Council, and SGM Agenda item 4, which relates to the remaining 12 recommendations
(click here to view).
- All Candidates Forum – Election to MPhA Council and MSP Board of Directors - The MSP Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it will sponsor an All Candidates Forum for the upcoming election to MPhA Council and the 2011 election to the MSP Board of Directors.
Over the past two years or more, MSP has attempted to stress to the membership that the pharmacy profession has entered a significant period, during which many fundamental decisions will be reached. Manitoba Pharmacy leaders have the unique ability to influence the profession for many years with the decisions which will be made in the immediate future. The MSP Board of Directors believes that it is an appropriate time for pharmacists to have the opportunity to better know the candidates, before casting their ballots.
By becoming informed and getting engaged pharmacists in active practice will be able to decide which potential pharmacy leaders are best able to address the many priorities. The details and the structure of the forum are currently being developed. The MSP intends to consult with members directly to determine the most important priorities; all candidates for election to MPhA Council will be invited to participate in the forum. An effort to allow pharmacists in all regions of the province to be involved is a priority. As the details on the forum are finalized, MSP members will be notified. Please watch for further email updates.
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