Provide practice related CE programs for members

1. Topics for 2009 to reflect the results of our survey and responses to last year’s events
2. Provide at least 10 hours of live CE for pharmacists
3. Begin live CE offerings for technicians with a goal of 4 hours

To encourage more active member participation and increase membership by 10%

1. Board to review the findings from our 2008 survey
2. Re-energize the various committees and utilize the committees as a mechanism to foster participation
3. Expand the membership committee to revise our application form, develop a membership packet, and consider an action plan for the year
4. Actively recruit technicians
5. Continue to engage the various hospitals to participate in the Face of Pharmacy Showcase as a mechanism to improve membership
6. Increase the on-line capabilities of the Society as a means to expand RISHP’s exposure
7. Network with the directors of pharmacies as an avenue for support with their staffs
8. Expanded web site capabilities with our new design

To increase legislative awareness and involvement

1. Specific CE/membership event to review the pending ASHP issues prior to the delegates attending the Summer Meeting
2. Specific CE/membership event for both pharmacists and technicians as an update for legal issues of the state
3. Legislative section to be added to new re-designed web site
4. Participation at the “Face of Pharmacy in RI” program

To maintain financial stability

1. Stay within the budget without affecting our investments
2. Consider expansion of our line item for CE as a result of the change in commercial assistance with CE programs
3. Consider the addition of line item for ACPE certification

To review the By-Laws for any potential updates

1. Review the By-Laws for any needed updates
2. Consider whether some of the board member terms need to be altered
3. Review job descriptions and if they are reflective of current RISHP practice

To revise the RISHP web site

1. Continue and finalize the implementation of a new web site
2. Include sites for legislation, Profiles viewing and history, CE registration, to name a few of the items already listed by the Board
3. Revise membership data base with ease of maintenance and the ability to track length of membership

To increase student awareness of RISHP and the pharmacy profession

1. Participation as judges for high school science fair
2. Participate as judges for ASHP skills contest at URI
3. Fall Showcase at URI again this year
4. Continue discussions with URI as to potential functions to increase student awareness of health-system practice