Committee Purpose 

The MPA Government Affairs Committee works jointly with MPA staff to advocate for pharmacy legislatively, in alignment with MPA’s mission and current strategy, while providing a means of engagement for members interested in legislative affairs.

Leadership & Composition 

This committee is made up of the MPA staff liaison, at least one representative from each MPA practice section (SMPA, MSPT, CSPM, MSCP, and MSHP), eight at-large positions, and not more than 12 members representing organizations belonging to the Corporate Pharmacy Council (with a limit of one member per organization), thus making the maximum committee size 25. Beyond the minimum practice section representation, it is also prudent for the MPA President to strive for diversity in practitioner type (e.g., new, independent, academic, long-term care, specialty, industry, etc.). Members, including the chair, are appointed by the MPA President to a one-year term in collaboration with the leadership of each practice section. Consideration for reappointment is dependent on interest expressed to MPA using its current volunteer form. Members who miss three consecutive meetings or more than 50% of scheduled meetings are subject to removal from the Committee. If any vacancies occur, it is the responsibility of the committee to report this to the MPA President so that he/she may appoint a member(s) to fill the vacancy/vacancies. The chair is responsible for setting the committee’s meeting schedule for the year and leading its meetings. The staff liaison is responsible for sending meeting invites, providing a meeting agenda, recording meeting minutes, and making meeting minutes available to the MPA EB and practice section Boards of Directors. The chair and liaison are jointly responsible for ensuring annual responsibilities and charges are fulfilled.

Annual Responsibilities

1. Ensure activities/products of the Committee align with the MPA Mission & Strategic Plan.

2. Identify a vice chair to serve as chair in the subsequent year (if needed) and in the absence of the chair in the current year.

3. Participate in MPA’s Committee Day(s) and additional meetings of the Government Affairs Committee.

4. Respond to requests referred to the Committee by the MPA EB and MPA practice section Boards of Directors.

5. Consider and make recommendations regarding the House of Delegates resolution(s) referred to the Committee by the EB.

6. Submit the annual Legislator Scorecard to membership.

7. Assist in planning for the annual PAC Luncheon at the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition, including, but not limited to, providing recommendations for the Hank Fuhs Good Government, Good Public Health Policy, and Legislator of the Year awards.

8. Submit the annual committee report to the MPA EB by November 1, 2023.

2023 Charges (tentative)

1. Review and discuss any potential pharmacy related legislation, or regulatory changes and make recommendations to the EB.

2. Advocate for legislation to facilitate the expansion of pharmacist scope of practice, reimbursement and enhancing patient safety, focusing specifically in 2023 on: [TBD]

3. Collaborate with governmental stakeholders and payer organizations to increase billing opportunities for pharmacist-provided services, including medical provider status for Michigan Medicaid and other third-party payers.

4. Stimulate pharmacy professionals and others to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs, political action, and civic responsibilities.

5. Raise funds for Pharmacy PAC to distribute to elected officials supportive of pharmacy and the pharmacy profession.

6. Produce one government-affairs- or advocacy-themed article for each issue of Michigan Pharmacist journal.

Committee Purpose 

The MPA Marketing Committee acts as a sounding board for marketing strategies and tools, develops and hones innovative ideas, and provides feedback on marketing activities as requested by the MPA Marketing and Communications team. Each committee member brings unique marketing experience and a wealth of knowledge to share.

Leadership & Composition

This committee is made up of the MPA staff liaison and at least two representatives from each MPA practice section (SMPA, MSPT, CSPM, MSCP, and MSHP) of whom one is appointed chair by the MPA President. Although an ideal committee size may range from 10 to 15 members, it is at the discretion of the MPA President how many total members are appointed/maintained throughout the year. Beyond the minimum practice section representation, it is also prudent for the MPA President to strive for diversity in practitioner type (e.g., new, independent, academic, long-term care, specialty, industry, etc.). Members are appointed by the MPA President to a one-year term in collaboration with the leadership of each practice section. Consideration for reappointment is dependent on interest expressed to MPA using its current volunteer form. Members who miss three consecutive meetings or more than 50% of scheduled meetings are subject to removal from the Committee. If any vacancies occur, it is the responsibility of the committee to report this to the MPA President so that he/she may appoint a member(s) to fill the vacancy/vacancies. The chair is responsible for setting the committee’s meeting schedule for the year and leading its meetings. The staff liaison is responsible for sending meeting invites, providing a meeting agenda, recording meeting minutes, and making meeting minutes available to the MPA EB and practice section Boards of Directors. The chair and liaison are jointly responsible for ensuring annual responsibilities and charges are fulfilled.

Annual Responsibilities

1. Ensure activities/products of the Committee align with the MPA Mission & Strategic Plan.

2. Identify a vice chair to serve as chair in the subsequent year (if needed) and in the absence of the chair in the current year.

3. Participate in MPA’s Committee Day(s) and additional meetings of the Marketing Committee.

4. Respond to requests referred to the Committee by the MPA EB and MPA practice section Boards of Directors.

5. Consider and make recommendations regarding the House of Delegates resolution(s) referred to the Committee by the EB.

6. Lend marketing expertise, engaging in conversations to help improve MPA’s marketing efforts.

7. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative ways to market the benefits of MPA, including its products/services.

8. Identify possible marketing opportunities for the association.

9. Share best practices and lessons learned as relevant and appropriate.

10. Provide feedback on marketing strategies and tools, including communications plans, materials, media strategy and social media.

11. Share MPA promotional materials and messaging with members’ pharmacy networks.

12. Submit the annual committee report to the MPA EB by November 1, 2023.

2023 Charges (tentative)

1. Working with the MPA Marketing and Communications department, develop a comprehensive plan for marketing MPA, including membership benefits, products/services, and promotional messages for all platforms (website, social media, newsletters and printed publications).

2. Evaluate the MPA’s current benefit offerings including its products/services and make a recommendation to the Board for opportunities for new offerings.

3. Identify marketing strategies to increase MPA membership and its products/services adoption, including investigating best practices of other state associations.

Committee Purpose 

The MPA Education Committee works jointly with MPA staff to support the development of educational resources that meet the needs of MPA members, while providing a means of engagement for members interested in education and training.

Leadership & Composition 

This committee is made up of the staff liaison and at least two representatives from each MPA practice section (SMPA, MSPT, CSPM, MSCP, and MSHP) of whom one is appointed chair by the MPA President. Although an ideal committee size may range from 10 to 15 members, it is at the discretion of the MPA President how many total members are appointed/maintained throughout the year. Beyond the minimum practice section representation, it is also prudent for the MPA President to strive for diversity in practitioner type (e.g., new, independent, academic, long-term care, specialty, industry, etc.). Members are appointed by the MPA President to a one-year term. Consideration for reappointment is dependent on interest expressed to MPA using its current volunteer form. Members who miss three consecutive meetings or more than 50% of scheduled meetings are subject to removal from the Committee. If any vacancies occur, it is the responsibility of the committee to report this to the MPA President so that he/she may appoint a member(s) to fill the vacancy/vacancies. The chair is responsible for setting the committee’s meeting schedule for the year and leading its meetings. The staff liaison is responsible for sending meeting invites, providing a meeting agenda, recording meeting minutes, and making meeting minutes available to the MPA EB and practice section Boards of Directors. The chair and liaison are responsible for ensuring annual responsibilities and charges are fulfilled.

Annual Responsibilities 

1. Ensure activities/products of the Committee align with the MPA Mission & Strategic Plan.

2. Identify a vice chair to serve as chair in the subsequent year (if needed) and in the absence of the chair in the current year.

3. Participate in MPA’s Committee Day(s) and additional meetings of the Education Committee. MPA Staff Liaison

4. Respond to requests referred to the Committee by the MPA EB and MPA practice section Boards of Directors.

5. Consider and make recommendations regarding the House of Delegates resolution(s) referred to the Committee by the EB.

6. Submit the annual committee report to the MPA EB by November 1, 2023.

2023 Charges (tentative)

1. Develop/update a list of speakers and topics for [live or virtual] educational programming provided by MPA.

2. Identify authors and topics for 3 continuing education articles that meet ACPE accreditation criteria for publication in the Michigan Pharmacist journal.

3. Support and approve the schedule of CE programming at the 2024 Annual Convention & Exposition, ensuring it meets the needs of members (e.g., pain, law, safety, practice-section specific, etc.).

Committee Purpose 

The MPA Workplace Environment Committee works jointly with MPA staff to raise awareness, increase dialogue with key stakeholders, and offer solutions related to workplace environment issues. The Committee provides a means of engagement for members interested in the advancement of the pharmacy workplace for the betterment of the well-being of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians.

Leadership & Composition 

This committee is made up of the MPA staff liaison and at least two representatives from each MPA practice section (SMPA, MSPT, CSPM, MSCP, and MSHP), of whom one is appointed chair by the MPA President. Although an ideal committee size may range from 10 to 15 members, it is at the discretion of the MPA President how many total members are appointed/maintained throughout the year. Beyond the minimum practice section representation, it is also prudent for the MPA President to strive for diversity in practitioner type (e.g., new, independent, academic, long-term care, specialty, industry, etc.). Members are appointed by the MPA President to a one-year term in collaboration with the leadership of each practice section. Consideration for reappointment is dependent on interest expressed to MPA using its current volunteer form. Members who miss three consecutive meetings or more than 50% of scheduled meetings are subject to removal from the Committee. If any vacancies occur, it is the responsibility of the committee to report this to the MPA President so that he/she may appoint a member(s) to fill the vacancy/vacancies. The chair is responsible for setting the committee’s meeting schedule for the year and leading its meetings. The staff liaison is responsible for sending meeting invites, providing a meeting agenda, recording meeting minutes, and making meeting minutes available to the MPA EB and practice section Boards of Directors. The chair and liaison are jointly responsible for ensuring annual responsibilities and charges are fulfilled.

Annual Responsibilities

1. Ensure activities/products of the Committee align with the MPA Mission & Strategic Plan.

2. Identify a vice chair to serve as chair in the subsequent year (if needed) and in the absence of the chair in the current year.

3. Participate in MPA’s Committee Day(s) and additional meetings of the Workplace Environment Committee.

4. Respond to requests referred to the Committee by the MPA EB and MPA practice section Boards of Directors.

5. Consider and make recommendations regarding the House of Delegates resolution(s) referred to the Committee by the EB.

6. Submit the annual committee report to the MPA EB by November 1, 2023.

2023 Charges (tentative)

1. Provide an update at the 2024 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition on the findings of the Committee.

2. Produce 1 article for publication in the April issue of Michigan Pharmacist journal, reporting on the output of the Committee.

The Membership Committee, a collaboration of MPA and MSHP members, works to increase and strengthen membership by developing activities for members. To encourage new members, the Committee also organizes a student luncheon annually. In addition, they evaluate member benefits and work on developing strategies to target special interest groups, including new practitioners and pharmacy technicians, for membership. View the Membership Committee Annual Report.

2020 MPA/MSHP Membership Committee Charges

1. Member in the Spotlight: Review submissions and identify individuals for March 2020 – February 2021. Expand where member in the spotlight is posted, especially to increase use of social media.
2. Evaluate and make recommendations for additional, unique/customized membership categories such as CE only membership, electronic only membership, all-inclusive membership, etc.
3. Propose a revised membership dues structure, including evaluation of new practitioner to full active member conversion, to improve member retention.
4. Provide staff a recommended list of personal and professional demographics/information to be captured in CRM (Membership Database).  This may include but is not limited to who is a preceptor, what regional society they belong to, how they are willing to serve and membership status.
5. Review existing member benefits, consider benefits not currently offered and make recommendations to ensure these benefits provide an increased member value.
6. Complete the video developed as part of an awareness campaign focusing on promotion of MPA’s Value, functions and accomplishments in accordance with the MPA Strategic Plan by June 1, 2020.

The New Practitioner Committee is composed of new pharmacy practitioners who assist in providing feedback and suggestions regarding new programs, products and services that would benefit a new pharmacy professional. View the New Practitioner Committee Annual Report.

2020 MPA New Practitioner Committee Charges

1. Plan New Practitioner event(s) for the 2020 and 2021 MPA Annual Convention and Exposition.
2. Explore and evaluate the feasibility of engaging membership via quarterly podcasts.
3. Continue to produce New Practitioner profiles for sharing on social media, e-news and/or other publications.
4. Continue to identify, evaluate and offer recommendations related to member engagement opportunities using social media and/or other technologies.

The Professional Affairs Committee develops initiatives to enhance professional awareness to the members and serves as a resource to evaluate professional issues that impact the profession and pharmacy professionals. Committee members manage the annual NASPA-NMA Student Pharmacist Self-care Championship held during the Annual Convention & Exposition; evaluate patient safety tools; and educate members on health information exchange and involvement in regional health information organizations. View the Professional Affairs Committee Annual Report.
2020 MPA Professional Affairs Committee Charges

1. Manage all aspects of the NASPA-NMA Student Pharmacist Self-care Championship to ensure participation by each college of pharmacy and revise the competition procedure manual, as necessary.
2. Evaluate and maintain up-to-date pharmacy career information and resources within the Michigan Health Council Career Center.
3. Solicit authors and topics focused on patient safety for the April, July and October 2020 and January 2021 issues of Michigan Pharmacist journal.
4. Review and update MPA’s online patient safety resources and work to promote the utilization of the resources available on the MPA website.
5. Send letter/e-mail to new recipients of the Dean’s Professionalism Award to inform them of Committee responsibilities and solicit their interest in serving on the Committee.

The Public Affairs Committee, a collaboration of MPA and MSHP members, aims to increase public awareness of the pharmacist’s role in patient care. Committee members develop tools for pharmacists and technicians to use in their campaigns to promote Michigan Pharmacy Week, increase patient compliance and encourage dialogue between pharmacists and their patients, as well as provide support to public relations initiatives, including the That’s My Pharmacist campaign. View the Public Affairs Committee Annual Report.

2020 MPA/MSHP Public Affairs Committee Charges

1. Identify various Michigan health organizations which have sections or committees that a pharmacist could participate in or join.  Disseminate this information to the membership, with the intent of finding pharmacists who are interested in filling those roles.
2. Develop a series of stories for the public that highlight the impact of Michigan pharmacists on patient outcomes – to be highlighted through various internal and external communications channels. Ensure that stories reach a broader audience than just pharmacists.
3. Choose 1-2 areas of the pharmacists as providers section of the website and create a video spotlighting a pharmacist who practices in that area.
4. Review and critique the pharmacy technician video and make recommendations to the Board for how to best use the video to promote the role of pharmacy technicians by June 1, 2020.