1. Introducing American Pharmacists Association

2. First and largest professional pharmacy organization in the United States Represents pharmacists in all practice settings APhA-ASP (Academy of Student Pharmacists): school level of APhA

3. APhA-ASP Mission Statement The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy.

4. With your APhA Membership today, you’ll be joining: APhA APhA-ASP PhAMLI (Pharmacy Alliance for Mentorship, Leadership, and Information)

5. Student Membership Benefits Pharmacist.com Conferences - Midyear Regional Meeting (MRM): Oct 31-Nov. 2, San Francisco, CA - CPhA Outlook: Feb. 19-22, Anaheim, CA - Annual Meeting & Expo: April 3-7, San Antonio, TX

6. Meeting Highlights

7. Dr. Glen Yokoyama Extreme fun Show off talents

8. Meeting Highlights Chapter of the Year 2006-2007!!! Outstanding Dean Award 2008 Robert Day & Glenn Yokoyama inducted as APhA Fellows

9. Student Membership Benefits (continued) Career Development –APhA-ASP MRM “Pharmacy Showcase” Publications –Pharmacy Today –Student Pharmacist –Online access to Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA)

10. UCSF APhA-ASP Chapter APhA-ASP is the largest professional pharmacy organization on campus One of the leading chapters in the U.S. Leadership/Service/Mentorship Opportunities 11 Community Service Projects Free or discounted costs to social and professional events Patient Counseling Competition - enhance communication skills with patients Participate actively in legislative activities

11. Upcoming Events San Mateo Senior Center Health Fair – 9/27 American Pharmacists Month event - 10/2 San Mateo Health Fair – 10/25 Midyear Regional Meeting (MRM) in SF -10/31- 11/2 Patient Counseling Competition – 11/13

12. Where are my dues going?! $65 APhA Nationals PhAMLI Student Publications Conferences Professional development Discounts Mentorship from UCSF student APhA-ASP UCSF Chapter events: health fairs, Patient Counseling Competition

13. How Do I Join? Membership form for APhA & PhAMLI -PLEASE write legibly and fill completely Dues: $65 -Make checks out to APhA-ASP Deadline: Postmarked Oct. 1st

14. APhA-ASP is a LOUD Voice Shaping… …Our Community …Our Profession …Our Nation …Our World

15. Questions? Diana T. Nguyen APhA-ASP VP of Membership & Professional Development Diana.Nguyen2@ucsf.edu