Awards/Nominations:

The Immediate Past President will serve as Chair. This committee shall be responsible for arranging the monies and materials needed to present awards which have been approved by the Board of Directors. The committee shall recommend recipients of the awards to the Board with the approved selection process. In addition, this committee shall solicit names of possible candidates for the office of President-Elect as well as the other Officer and Director positions that are due to be elected for that year.

Legislative:

The Director of Legislation will serve as Chair. The committee will shall monitor and review all proposed legislation, local, state, or federal, which may affect the practice of pharmacy, or other health care professions. Such legislation shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for review. The committee shall make such contacts and liaisons as are needed to be effective in promoting rational pharmaceutical and health care related legislation.

Membership:

The Director of Membership will serve as Chair. The committee shall be responsible for recruiting new members into RISHP, retaining present members, and maintaining accurate records of members’ status and current mailing addresses.
Members: All board members to start the year, and then expanse of the committee to include the following:             

Contact Chair: PParchesky@Lifespan.org

Education:

The Director for Program Development and the ACPE Coordinator will serve as co-chairs. The committee shall be responsible for arranging the regularly scheduled membership educational meetings for RISHP. This may include arranging for the time and place, refreshments or food, and speakers or guests. The committee will also ensure that all programs are in compliance with the requirements set forth by the accrediting organization for CE.

Contact Co-Chair: MBotelho@saintjosephri.com

Finance

The Treasurer will serve as Chair. The committee shall maintain an operating bank account and general ledger in accordance with the ByLaws. It will also prepare a budget each year for approval by the Board and monitor that the objectives are met or that appropriate changes are made.

Contact Chair: JCostantino@schospital.com

Public Relations and Information Technology

The Director for Public Relations and Information Technology will serve as Chair. The committee will shall be responsible for new releases to radio, television, and newspaper as well communications to the membership including maintenance of the Society’s web site and publication of PROFILES.

Contact Chair: CMarchese1@Lifespan.org

Audit Committee members for 2011: Josh Guerin and Alicia Zuwallack