Public Affairs Council (PubCouncil)
The Council's Purpose...
The Public Affairs Council was formed to consider matters or issues inherent in, or arising from, the interface of the profession with the public, or any other matters referred to it for consideration.
The Council assists the FPA Staff in disseminating material relating to the practice of pharmacy to the public in order to enhance the image of the profession of pharmacy.
Is This Council Right for You...
Do you represent? Are you passionate about pharmacy, consumer relations, and how we are viewed by the public? If you are, it sounds like you are the perfect fit for the Public Affairs Council.
If this is not your balliwick, is it because you don't care about the profession or the industry? That's probably not the case. So, why are you not passionate, then? It is time to do some self-evaluation. Could it be because you believe that you lack some of the skills to be a successful advocate with the public? Maybe helping your fellow professionals on the Public Affairs Council will give you exactly the skills and the self-confidence you need.
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Interest List!
** Although Members can sign up for as many Council and Committee Interest Lists as you choose, Board Policy limits all Members to serving on only one Council or Committee at a time, unless specially appointed to another by the President.
Because of the high demand, if your name is on a Council or Committee Interest List and you decline to join that Council or Committee when invited, you move to the bottom of ALL Council and Committee Interest Lists.
Thus, only add your name to the Council and / or Committee Interest List(s) on which you truly would like to serve.
Public Affairs Council Chair
Shahida Choudhry
The Council Chair is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Council. Though a Council Chair may appoint Council Members to oversee particular tasks or certain events; all tasks, events, and responsibilities of the Council ultimately are the responsibility of the Council Chair.
Council Chairs also prepare all meeting agendas, run all meetings, manage the annual Council budget, and ensure that all Council responsibilities are being addressed and fulfilled.
The position of Council Chair is considered a high honor in the FPA and is thus considered an FPA Leader.
Council Vice Chairs perform the role of Secretary (take minutes of the meetings) and assist the Chair or run the meeting in the Chair's absence. The Vice Chair is heir-apparent to the Council; meaning, if they do a good job and work hard, they will likely be the Chair of that Council the following Association year, as appointed by the then President-Elect.
Aneesh Lakhani, PharmD
FPA President
Currently Vacant
Vice Chair
Maribel Rivera
Marketing & Communications Manager
Staff Liaison