Chapter Committees

Committees are the backbone of a successful chapter. The number of committees varies greatly by school. Quantity is not important. What is important to consider is how many committees are necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives your chapter has set. For more information, see this chapter’s appendix for a past Pharmacy Student Magazine article on one chapter’s success through committees).

APhA-ASP chapters usually have the following committees:

Membership Committee
Plans and executes membership recruitment campaigns throughout the year under the direction of the Membership Vice President. Promotes APhA ASP and the importance of involvement in professional organizations. Promotes continued involvement in APhA after graduation.

Operation Diabetes Committee
Plans and organizes the chapter’s Operation Diabetes Campaign. (See 2004-2005 APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes Planning Guide)

Operation Immunization Committee
Plans and organizes the chapter’s Operation Immunization Campaign. (See 2004-2005 APhA-ASP Operation Immunization Planning Guide)

Heartburn Awareness Challenge
Plans and organizes the chapter’s Heartburn Awareness Challenge Campaign. (See 2004-2005 Heartburn Awareness Challenge Planning Guide)

National Patient Counseling Competition (NPCC) Committee
Promotes and organizes the APhA National Patient Counseling Competition on the chapter level.

Policy Committee
Gives students the opportunity to voice ideas and concerns and to develop proposals for future consideration for APhA and APhA ASP policy.

Legislative Committee
Assists SPIN coordinator in providing information for student involvement in the legislative process and its effect on the pharmacy profession. Monitors information on the APhA Legislative Action Center at www.aphanet.org. Organizes, when necessary, the chapter’s activities regarding specific APhA Call to Action items provided in the APhA Legislative and Regulatory Update sent to all SPIN Coordinators.

Fundraising Committee
Plans and executes programs to create revenue for the chapter. Assists Treasurer with chapter financial reporting requirements when needed.

Planning Committee
Plans activities for the upcoming year and develops proposals for new programs based on the needs of the community

IPSF Committee
Works to set up student exchange sites in their own area and assists students who wish to participate in student exchange (See Chapter 6)

Travel Committee
Organizes accommodations and transportation for chapter members attending APhA meetings.

Communications and Publications Committee
Works with Chapter Historian/Publicist to maintain a chapter communication through a chapter newsletter, website, bulletin board, etc. Provides information and coordinates publications for the chapter, state, regional, and national associations.