The Italian-American Pharmacists Society of the State of New York
Meeting Minutes
November 13th, 2008 - 8:30 pm

ACTION ITEMS

1.CE PROGRAM: OVERVIEW OF PANCREATIC ENZYMES FOR MALABSORPTION DISORDERS

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 no new members present.

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

    Newsletter Report: In the process of being printed.

    Continuing Education Report: There will be a CE for January's meeting.

    Legislative Report:: Governor Patterson is proposing additional cuts to
                                      pharmacy reimbursement (AWP-17&1/4%)
                                      All members should call their local legislators to voice
                                      their opposition to more cuts.
   PSSNY Report: Mid year Convention will be January 8-10, 2009 in Saratoga Springs.
                              PSSNY Convention will be June 24-27, 2009 at Villa Roma.

Old Business: Fran Gatto and Michael Esemplare with be inducted into the Board at the 
                        Christmas party on December 11, 2008.

New Business: Christmas party on December 11, 2008 at Cafe on the Green.

Good and Welfare:  Our deepest sympathy to John and Joe Navarra on the loss of their 
                                  brother-in-law/uncle.
                                 Our heart felt sympathy also goes out  to Michael Piampiano on the
                                  loss of his mother.

Meeting Adjourned
** Next CE membership meeting will be held on January 15, 2009.*

Prepared by:
Linda Ciarletta