The Italian-American Pharmacists Society of the State of New York
Meeting Minutes
January 15th, 2009 - 7:00 pm

 

1.CE PROGRAM: THE NEXT STEPS IN HELPING TO MANAGE ADULTS
                               WITH UNRESOLVED SYMPTONS OF DEPRESSION.
                               PRESENTED BY ROBERT LEVY, MD

 Secretary Report:  Minutes have been approved and will be posted on website.

 Treasurer Report:  Account is in the black & approved by Chairman of the Board.

Introduction of New Members:  There were 2 new members present.

Committee Reports:
    Membership Report : We have 108 paid members to date.

    Newsletter Report:  Everyone should have received Winter Newsletter.

    Board of Pharmacy: Dan reported that there are 450 new Pharmacists graduating this
                                      coming year.
                                      Also, preceptor sites are needed for St. Johns & LIU.

    Legislative Report: Charlie reported he had a meeting with Assemblyman Gottfried.
                                     There will be Budget cuts that eliminate the existing Medicaid
                                     wrap around of Part D plans.
               
 **  TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD IS INDEPENDENT PHARMACY OWNER'S
                             LEGISLATIVE  DAY.

   Medicare Report:   Charlie said to watch 3rd party reimbursements.

    PSSNY Report: Midwinter Conference was held in January in Saratoga.
                                PSSNY Luau will be held on June 24-28 at Villa Roma.
                                Joe Navarra will be inducted as President.
 
Old Business:   IPS Christmas Party did not meet minimum number of people.
                          We need to decide on a new place for 2009 Christmas Party.

New Business: IPS DINNER DANCE IS SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2009 AT
                          LEONARDS OF GREATNECK
                          Invites have been ordered & Jim Schiffer is this years honoree.
Good and Welfare

Meeting Adjourned
** Next CE membership meeting will be held on Thursday, February12, 2009.*

Prepared by:

Linda Ciarletta