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OSHP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 14, 2007

With a quorum present, Jenean Young, President, called the meeting to order at 3:10 P.M. at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy in Oklahoma City, OK.

MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: GUESTS PRESENT: BOARD REPORTS:

SECRETARY

. Scott will send out reminders to get annual report information from committee chairs this week. Need the information by the end of the month.
. Membership report has been requested, will be sent to board members when it is received.

TREASURER

. Still working with CPA to finalize financial review. No financial reports this month, as changes to the database are being held until review is complete.
. Discussion of bonus for Staff Secretary in the amount of $700 - motion made that board members will pay half, OSHP will pay other half. All members present voted to approve.

WESTERN DISTRICT  (Discussion topics sent via email)

. March meeting scheduled for 3/29 at The Ranch Steakhouse. Announcement has not been sent out yet, waiting for funds to arrive from sponsor.
. Sponsorship for May and June meetings has been secured; dates will be 5/10 and 6/28. Details to be announced.

EASTERN DISTRICT   (Discussion topics sent via email)

. Meeting tomorrow evening at Charleston's.
. Discussion of endorsing / signing on with the Tobacco-free Coalition. More information required before informed decision can be made; will request information and defer decision until a later date.

PAST-PRESIDENT

. Update on Clinical Pearls presentation to be given at annual meeting. All presenters and topics have been lined up.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

. BMS no longer providing the blue vase traditionally given to the outgoing president. Company which manufactures the vase has offered to sell them individually at a price of $400, it was decided this was too costly. Scott and Tracy will look into purchasing another gift for the outgoing president, at a cost of no more than $100, through current vendor.

PRESIDENT

. Brochures have gone out for annual meeting.
. All speakers have been lined up; location and catering have been finalized.

OLD BUSINESS

. Many students have expressed interest in getting on committees. It was agreed that pursuing more active student involvement would be beneficial.
. Three potential candidates have been identified for the three offices which will be open at the end of this term. Additional candidates will be sought.
. Jenean will follow up regarding increased cooperation between OSHP and OPhA.

NEW BUSINESS

. None

No board meeting scheduled for April, due to Annual Meeting.

With no further business, the Board adjourned at 4:30 PM.

Submitted by:

Scott Schaeffer
Secretary, OSHP