Phi Lambda Sigma The National Pharmacy Leadership Society

What is PLS?   Phi Lambda Sigma is a professional society that recognizes and strives to foster leaders in the profession of pharmacy   It is complementary to Rho Chi, the academic honor society, in that members are chosen by their peers and recognized for their accomplishments

PLS History   Phi Lambda Sigma was first organized in March 1965 by Charles Thomas, a pharmacy student at Auburn University   PLS was established believing that leaders needed recognition for their contributions to our profession

The Mission of PLS To foster and recognize leaders and support leadership commitment

Goals of the Society   Ensure the continuing availability of student and practitioner leaders for the profession of pharmacy   Acknowledge leadership achievement and award membership to leaders recommended by the Society   Enhance the talent, skill, and effectiveness of leaders for the profession of pharmacy   Support and encourage sustained leadership commitment

Membership   Membership in Phi Lambda Sigma consists of four categories   Collegiate   Faculty   Alumni   Honorary   All prospective members are nominated on the basis of their demonstration of dedication, service and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy

Chapters   Phi Lambda Sigma chapters have been chartered at 103 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States and Puerto Rico   The Beta Chi Chapter at the SCCP – MUSC campus was chartered in April 2002

Organizational Leadership at the National Level   The National Executive Committee consists of 6 practitioner and 2 student officers   Elected officers   President-elect (a faculty or alumni office)   Member at Large (a student office)   Speaker of the House (a student office)   Elected during the PLS House of Delegates meeting held in conjunction with the APhA Annual Meeting   The National Executive Committee also appoints 8 Regional Liaisons annually

Organizational Leadership at the Chapter Level   Chapter Officers   President   Vice President   Secretary   Treasurer   Historian   Faculty Advisor

Beta Chi Chapter Activities   Leadership Summit (new in 2012)   Leadership Seminar Series (fall)   Etiquette Dinner (fall)   Annual Leadership Conference (spring)   Annual Initiation and Awards Event (spring)   Annual Meeting (spring)   Mentor Program (new in 2013)

Beta Chi Chapter Accomplishments   Ten students elected to national office   2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 (2), 2010, 2012, 2013 (2)   Three alumni member recipients of the National Alumni of the Year Award   2010, 2011, 2012   Three faculty members and one alumni member recipient of the National Leadership Award   2004, 2008, 2010, 2012

Beta Chi Chapter Accomplishments   Chapter recognized as Chapter of the Year   2006, 2009   Seven students appointed as regional liaisons   2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009   Advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year (2008)   One student recipient of the Founder’s Award (2008)   Faculty advisor elected to national office (2003)   Chapter recipient of the Leadership Challenge Grant (2003, 2004)   Chapter recipient of the New Chapter Incentive Grant (2003)

Benefits of Membership   Opportunities to network with other leaders in the profession   Working with leaders in your college and community to foster new leadership ideas and goals   Identifying the leadership needs within your college and working to enhance and develop leadership skills in students, faculty, and practitioners in your area

Benefits of Membership   Communicating with members around the country to share ideas and information via the national website, newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, and at national pharmacy meetings   Developing camaraderie with other students and professionals who understand the challenges and rewards of leadership   Opportunities for grants and scholarships

PLS Awards   Proctor & Gamble National Leadership Award   AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship   Charles Thomas Leadership Challenge   Chapter of the Year Award   Chapter Member of the Year Award   Chapter Alumni of the Year Award   National Alumni of the Year Award   Founder’s Award (through the APhA Foundation)

! Welcome!   The profession of pharmacy is at turning point where new leaders are needed to assume the challenges of our continuously evolving profession   By promoting leadership recognition, Phi Lambda Sigma provides an incentive for the development of future leaders for the profession