ACA is an organization that develops and supports entrepreneurs and mentors in pharmacy and we need strong professionals like you to help advance that vision.

Your support and involvement in these committees will enhance the future of ACA and its activities.   Committee meetings will be held via e-mail or conference call, two to four times per year.

If you would like to volunteer to serve on a committee, please fill out the Committee Volunteer Interest Form below.

If you have any questions, please contact
Linda Cathey, ACA Director of Membership Services
901.383.8119 office
Linda@ACAinfo.org 

Committees:

Admissions Committee

The Admissions Committee shall be composed of a Chair and Co-Chair, appointed by the President, and additional Fellows in good standing with ACA who request to serve on the Committee.

Objectives:
The Admissions Committee shall be responsible for the processing and disposition, in accordance with the ACA Bylaws, of all applications for admission to membership, and for ensuring that applicants for membership meet established standards for membership.

Duties:

  • To process and verify all applications for Fellowship.
  • To conduct interviews and recommend applicants to the Board of Directors.
  • To review admissions standards annually, and make recommendations for modifications, as appropriate.

Constitution and By-Laws & Governance Committees

The Constitution and By-Laws Committee and Governance Committee shall be composed of a Chair to be appointed by the committee members and additional Members in good standing with ACA who request to serve on the Committee.

Objectives:
To help ensure that the Constitution and By-Laws of ACA reflect current pharmacy practice standards and social environment, and to oversee the process and governance by which the ACA functions.

Duties – Constitution & By-Laws: 

  • To review the Constitution and By-Laws periodically and to present proposed modifications when necessary.

Duties – Governance: 

  • Perform an annual review of the ACA Governance Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance and make recommendations for modifications, when necessary.
  • Review annual conflict of interest forms to ensure that all conflicts are disclosed and handled appropriately.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be composed of  a minimum of five (5) members who are active members of ACA. All membership categories should be represented.

Objectives:
To increase membership in ACA and to represent and monitor the needs of the membership and ensure a strong membership structure and benefits package.

Duties: 

  • To publicize the aims, purposes and accomplishments of the College.
  • To encourage outstanding pharmacy professionals to apply for membership in the College.
  • To distribute information requirements for Fellowship.

Mentoring Committee

The Mentoring Committee shall be chaired by the ACA’s Past Chairman of the Board and shall be composed of Fellows and Members in good standing with the College.

Objectives:
To build relationships between existing ACA Fellows and newly inducted Fellows, sharing knowledge and personal experiences. In addition, the mentor provides advice on how the mentee can develop his or her skills, competencies, knowledge, and experience in order to have successful Pharmacy practice.

Duties: 

  • Maintain open communication with all participants and actively solicit feedback.
  • Follow-up with participants on a regular basis.
  • Share relevant knowledge, ideas and experience.
  • Encourage participation in committees, training, conferences, etc.

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee shall be composed of Members in good standing with the College.

Objectives:
To recognize and seek qualified nominees for the Vice President position of the association, committee chairs, and recipient for the ACA Member of the Year Award.

Duties:

  • Review requirements for nominees.
  • Review duties of each elected officer as outlined in the Bylaws.
  • Provide ACA with a slate of officers and directors that is balanced in meeting organziational priorities
  • Identify potential committee chairs
  • To evaluate and select recipients of the ACA Member of the Year Award.

Program Committee

The Program Committee shall be composed of all membership catagories.

Objectives:
To evaluate the continuing education needs of ACA members, and develop programming that is responsive to those needs, in compliance with ACPE Standards and Guidelines.

Duties:

  • Identify topics and faculty for educational programming, specifically webinars, training courses and workshops, and home studies.
  • Evaluate speakers and programming during education program presentations.
  • Ensure that the educational needs of ACA members are met and balanced.
  • Serve as a resource for ACA’s Continuing Pharmacy Education Program and ACPE accreditation.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

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