1. Rho Chi February Meeting
February 12th, 2016

2. Agenda New Initiates Mission and Vision Organization Overview
Distinguished Lecture Award Recipient
Initiation Ceremony
APhA National Meeting
Community Service
Fundraising
Presentation by Dr. Begley
Upcoming Dates

3. Campus Initiates 2016 Greg Jarding Kelsey Anderson William Kibalama
Britney Lau
Karlin Naslund
Kelsey Novak
Andrew Pun
Lauren Schluenz
Austin Smith
Michael Weise
Kelsey Anderson
Kelsey Barnier
David Bye
Juan Castro
Lauren Chinen
Ashli Dunham
Nicholas Franz
Lauren Jacobsmeyer

4. Distance Initiates 2016 Edcon Chang Brain Greer Rebecca Hanson
Courtney Hofstetter
Andrea Jones
Edyta Jones
Lacey Kocian
Jin Koo
Stephanie Martinez
Seth McIntyre
Victor Schiavone
Sara Shea
Louisa Sullivan
Brandi Weller
Joseph Van Heel

5. Faculty Initiates 2016
Dr. Harsh Chauhan
Dr. Kelly Nystrom

6. Mission and Vision
The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members.
The Society seeks universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy, and as a community of scholars to instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession.

7. Executive Officers 2015-2016 President – Jessica Jones
Vice President – Michael Kaminski
Secretary – Laken Brock
Treasurer – Hailey Soukup
Historian – Katie Gizzie
Distance Liaison – Diantha Gonzalez

8. Committees 2014-2015 Summer Initiation Committee Community Service
Fred LeRoy Clinic Brochures
Mock Residency Interview Night
Fundraising
Tutoring
Web Committee
Summer Intern Opportunities

9. 2016 Distinguished Lecture Award Recipient
Dr. Lynn Crismon
Dean of the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Past Chair of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Council of Deans
Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Friday, February 26th, 2016 from 12-12:50 p.m. in Hixon Lied G04
“Perspectives on the Future of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Education”
Speaking on trends in community pharmacy
Professional Meeting Credit

10. Spring Initiation Friday, February 26th, 2016
DC Centre at 7:00 PM
Price per Active Member: $15
Price per Guest: $25
If you are interested in attending please fill out the form by Monday, February 15th, at midnight.
Payment is due by Wednesday, February 17th.
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11. APhA Annual Meeting
Rho Chi Annual Meeting Delegate/ Alternate Delegate needed for our chapter
All are eligible
Reimbursement up to $500 (with receipts) will be provided through Shawn Cook’s Office.
Annual Meeting is March 4-7th, 2016 in Baltimore, MD
Rho Chi Annual Meeting held on Sunday, March 6th
3:00-6:00 PM
Holiday Ballroom 1-3
Interested? Please send me an !

12. Explorer’s Post
Goal: to provide positive and meaningful real-world career experiences and leadership development opportunities for teenagers in their chosen field of interest.
One-day pharmacy exploring program. High school students will explore pharmacy as a possible career option.
Pharmacy students will assist in facilitating interactive activities and providing education about the profession. Activities include compounding creams and suspensions, assessing blood pressure, counseling on OTC medications, and preparing IV medications.
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
page/file/Explorer's%20Post%20-%20Spring%202016_0.pdf

13. Crewneck Sweatshirts

14. Reference Card Fundraiser
New Fundraiser
Reference cards that can be used during rotations and IPPEs
Cards are currently being reviewed by pharmacy professors
Please let us know if you have any topic ideas or if you would like to help!

15. Reference Card Completed Topics
Helpful Equations
COPD
Normal Lab Values
VTE Risk Assessment
SIRS/Sepsis/Septic Shock
Heart Failure
Asthma
Hypertension
Atrial Fibrillation
Diabetes
Acid-Base
Fluids
Hyperlipidemia

16. Interprofessional Case Collaboration
Dr. Begley
Interprofessional Case Collaboration

17. Upcoming Dates February 26th
Distinguished Lecture Award Presentation, 12-12:50 PM, Hixon Lied G04
Spring Initiation, 7:00 PM, DC Center
March 4th -March Meeting, 12-12:50 PM, BIC G10
March 6th- Rho Chi Annual Meeting, 3-6:00 PM, APhA Annual Meeting
April 8th -April Meeting, 12-12:50 PM, BIC G10
April 14th- Rho Chi Sponsored PHPSG Lunch, 12-12:50 PM, MOO Lounge
April 23rd- Explorer’s Post Event, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Pharmacy Skills Lab
April 29th- Last Meeting of the Semester, 12-12:50 PM, BIC G10

18. Congratulations to our new initiates!
Questions?
Congratulations to our new initiates!