Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) is successful because of the volunteer efforts of concerned pharmacists. MPA is guided by the leadership of its Executive Board as well as practice section and affiliated chapter leadership. Members are encouraged to review the following information regarding submitting nominations for Board positions and the election process.
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MPA Executive Board
The MPA Executive Board consists of officers (Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, President, President-elect, Treasurer, Speaker of the House of Delegates and Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates) as well as Board members representing MPA practice sections (two consultant pharmacists, two community pharmacists, two health-system pharmacists). In addition, there are two at-large positions, and the Chair of the Student Pharmacist Executive Council sits on the Board. At least one Board member resides in the Upper Peninsula.
The term of office for the Chairman, President and President-elect is one year. The officer positions of Speaker of the House and Vice Speaker of the House are two-year terms. The officer position of Treasurer and Board member positions are three-year terms. The President-elect assumes the office of President the next operational year, and the President assumes the office of Chairman of the Board.
The Executive Board traditionally meets six to seven times per year: on a Monday evening and Tuesday morning in the months of January, April, September and November at the MPA Headquarters in Lansing; during the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition in February; during the Executive Board retreat in May; and via conference call in June.
- Executive Board Nominations
Members in good standing are encouraged to submit nominations for the MPA Executive Board. Each year, MPA sends out a call for nominations to practice section leadership and members providing details on open positions being elected in the current year. Nominations are due June 1 each year.
If you are interested in nominating someone for the MPA Executive Board, please complete the online nomination form.
Nominations for Speaker of the House and Vice Speaker of the House are accepted in even numbered years. Only delegates may be nominated for the offices of Speaker and Vice Speaker. Any delegate may nominate himself or herself, or another delegate with that delegate’s permission. Each even numbered year, MPA sends out a call for nominations for House office positions. Nomination forms are also made available at the registration desk during the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition and in each delegate’s House Session packet. Nominations are due by noon on the Saturday before the House of Delegates Session during the Annual Convention. A final list of all candidates nominated will be posted near the registration desk by 12:30 p.m. on the Saturday of the Convention. Delegates nominated for the offices of Speaker and Vice Speaker will also be announced during the House Session.
- Executive Board Elections
The Nominations Committee, appointed by the President, submits a slate of candidates nominated by members in good standing for vacant positions to the House of Delegates for approval. Active pharmacist members of the Association are mailed a ballot with the approved slate of candidates as well as a bulletin with candidate biographies and statements to review prior to voting. These materials are traditionally mailed to pharmacist members in late September, and ballots are due back to the MPA office by the end of October in the ballot envelope provided. President-elect candidates are also featured in the October issue of Michigan Pharmacist journal to provide members with additional information. Results of the election are announced in mid-November. Elected Board members officially take office on Jan. 1 each year.
The election of Speaker and Vice Speaker is conducted during the House Session at the Annual Convention & Exposition during even numbered years. The election of Speaker and Vice Speaker shall be by written ballot. If a candidate for either position is uncontested, the Secretary of the House can call for a motion to bypass the paper ballot for a unanimous voice vote. A majority vote is required for a candidate to be elected. The Speaker and Vice Speaker will be installed prior to the adjournment of the House Session during which they are elected. Please see House Rule III for additional information.
If you have any questions regarding MPA Executive Board nominations and elections, please contact MPA (517) 484-1466 or MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org.
Practice Sections and Affiliated Chapters
The CSPM Board of Directors consists of officers (Chair, President, President-elect and Secretary/Treasurer) as well as 11 Board member positions.
The term of office for Chair, President and President-elect is one year. Board member positions are three-year terms. The President-elect assumes the office of President the next operational year, and the President assumes the office of Chair. The Secretary/Treasurer is the MPA staff liaison assigned to the Board.
The CSPM Board of Directors traditionally meets four times per year: in February, April, September and November at the MPA Headquarters in Lansing.
- CSPM Board Nominations
- Members in good standing are encouraged to submit nominations for the CSPM Board of Directors. Each year, CSPM requests nominations from practice section members for open Board member positions. Nominations are due June 1 each year. If you are interested in nominating someone for the CSPM Board, please complete the online nomination form.
- CSPM Board Elections
- The Nominations Committee, appointed by the President, submits a slate of candidates nominated by members in good standing for vacant Board positions as well as two candidates for the officer position of President-elect selected from Board members who have served for at least one year. Active members of CSPM are e-mailed an electronic ballot with an approved slate of candidates, including candidate biographies to review prior to voting. These materials are traditionally e-mailed in late September, and voting must be completed by the end of October. Results of the election are announced in the next regularly scheduled newsletter of the Society. Elected Board members officially take office on Jan. 1 each year.
If you have any questions regarding CSPM Board of Directors nominations and elections, please contact please contact MPA at (517) 484-1466 or MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org
The MSCP Board of Directors consists of officers (Chair, President, President-elect and Secretary/Treasurer) as well as 11 Board member positions. An additional member of the Board also serves as co-editor of the Society newsletter.
The term of office for Chair, President and President-elect is one year. Board member positions are three-year terms. The President-elect assumes the office of President the next operational year, and the President assumes the office of Chair. The Secretary/Treasurer is the MPA staff liaison assigned to the Board.
The MSCP Board of Directors traditionally meets four times per year: in January, April, September and November at the MPA Headquarters in Lansing.
- MSCP Board Nominations
- Members in good standing are encouraged to submit nominations for the MSCP Board of Directors. Each year, MSCP requests nominations from practice section members for open Board member positions. Nominations are due July 1 each year. If you are interested in nominating someone for the MSCP Board, please complete the online nomination form.
- MSCP Board Elections
- The Nominations Committee, appointed by the President, submits a slate of candidates nominated by members in good standing for vacant Board positions as well as two candidates for the officer position of President-elect selected from Board members who have served for at least one year. Active members of MSCP are sent a ballot with an approved slate of candidates, including candidate biographies to review prior to voting. These materials are traditionally sent in late September, and voting must be completed by the end of October. Results of the election are announced in next regularly scheduled newsletter of the Society. Elected Board members officially take office on Jan. 1 each year.
If you have any questions regarding MSCP Board of Directors nominations and elections, please contact please contact MPA at (517) 484-1466 or MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org
The MSHP Board of Directors consists of officers (Immediate Past President, President, President-elect, Treasurer and Executive Vice President); four directors; and four representatives from MSHP Recognized Component Organizations (Capital Area Pharmacists Association, Northern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists).
The term of office for Immediate Past President, President and President-elect is one year. The Treasurer and Director positions are two-year terms. The President-elect assumes the office of President the next operational year, and the President assumes the office of Immediate Past President. The Executive Vice President is contracted for a three-year period by the Board of Directors. The representatives from the MSHP Recognized Component Organizations of the Society shall be selected by the membership of each organization according to their bylaws and must be MSHP members.
The MSHP Board of Directors traditionally meets eight times per year: in January and May following MSHP Committee Day; in February before the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition; in November before the MSHP Annual Meeting; and in April, June, September and October at the MPA Headquarters in Lansing.
- MSHP Board Nominations
- Members in good standing are encouraged to submit nominations for the MSHP Board of Directors. Each year, MSHP requests nominations from practice section members for open Board member positions. Nominations are due May 15 each year. If you are interested in nominating someone for the MSHP Board, please complete the online nomination form.
- MSHP Board Elections
- The Nominations Committee submits a slate of candidates nominated by members in good standing for the officer positions of President-elect and Treasurer (during even numbered years) as well as two Board member candidates. Active members of MSHP receive a ballot with the approved slate of candidates as well as a bulletin with candidate biographies and statements to review prior to voting. These materials are traditionally distributed to pharmacist members in early July, and votes must be cast by the end of July. Results of the election are announced in the next regularly scheduled newsletter of the Society. Elected Board members are sworn into office at the MSHP Annual Meeting but officially begin their term on Jan. 1.
If you have any questions regarding MSHP Board of Directors nominations and elections, please contact MPA at (517) 484-1466 or MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org.
The MSPT Board of Directors consists of officers (Immediate Past President, President, President-elect and Secretary/Treasurer) as well as six Board member positions.
The term of office for Immediate Past President, President and President-elect is one year. Board of Director member positions are three-year terms. The President-elect assumes the office of President the next operational year, and the President assumes the office of Immediate Past President. The Secretary/Treasurer is the MPA staff liaison assigned to the Board of Directors.
The MSPT Board of Directors traditionally meets six times per year: in January, February, April, August and October in Lansing at the MPA Headquarters or at another convenient location that works for the majority of Board members; and via conference call in December.
- MSPT Board of Directors Nominations
- Members in good standing are encouraged to submit nominations for the MSPT Board of Directors. Each year, MSPT requests nominations from Society members for open Board member positions. Nominations are due June 1 each year. If you are interested in nominating someone for the MSPT Board, please complete the online nomination form.
- MSPT Board of Directors Elections
- The Nominations Committee, appointed by the President, submits a slate of candidates nominated by members in good standing for vacant Board member positions as well as two candidates for the officer position of President-elect selected from Board members who are in the final year of their term. Active members of MSPT are sent a ballot with an approved slate of candidates, including candidate biographies to review prior to voting. These materials are traditionally sent in late September, and voting must be completed by the end of October. Results of the election are announced in the next regularly scheduled newsletter of the Society. Elected Board members officially take office on Jan. 1 each year.
If you have any questions regarding MSPT Board of Director nominations and elections, please contact MPA at (517) 484-1466 or MPA@MichiganPharmacists.org