2011 – 2012 ASPL Committees and Objectives

Membership Recruitment

Focuses on retaining and increasing ASPL membership.

Sponsorship and Partner Development Committee

Works with the Board of Directors to maintain the fiscal strength and integrity of ASPL.  In charge of all fundraising for ASPL including conference sponsorships and Award Honoraria.  Coordinates outreach efforts to establish positive relationships with similar organizations.

Education & Scholarship Committee

Plans educational programming and secure speakers for ASPL’s Fall Seminar, ASPL Pharmacy Law track at APhA's annual meeting, and any other conferences that ASPL may sponsor or co-sponsor.  Also coordinates the awarding of the Simonsmeier and Legal Research Awards and the Simonsmeier Fellowship.

Communications & Member Relations Committee

Coordinates the publication of the ASPL newsletter (RX Ipsa Loquitur) and Pharma Law E-News, the monthly electronic newsletter by assisting the editor in identifying and contributing articles.  Coordinates the ASPL website.   Identifies potential member services and develops marketing plans for these services.

Finance & Audit Committee

Oversees the auditing and filing of all required tax/informational returns with government agencies; ensures an annual financial audit is conducted; works with ASPL staff to develop preliminary and final budgets.