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Guide Spring 2015 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
SUBMISSION FINAL DEADLINE
May 1, 2015 (All Submissions)
All forms, materials and information related to the Spring Drive can be found at http://www.pharmacist.com/apha-asp-chapter-officer-resources
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ALL STUDENT PHARMACISTS CAN ENROLL ONLINE!!
In an effort to “Go Green”, APhA has given all student pharmacists access to online enrollment. During the Spring Drive students will able to go through the online renewal and registration process on their Laptops and tablets, so encourage your students to bring them along!
Joining for the first time? Go to www.pharmacist.com Click ’GET INVOLVED‘
Click Renewing Member?
Go to www.pharmacist.com Click on the top right corner of the page After login, go to ‘Your Account’ The option to renew your membership will be listed under your profile
It’s that easy!
If you have any questions or require assistance joining or renewing your membership with APhA, please contact Member Services at 800-237-2742 option 2 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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Online Student Membership Enrollment
Below are instructions to assist students with the online enrollment process. If Chapter Advisors or Membership Vice-Presidents have any questions about the online join process please contact LaToya Wilson at [email protected]. Individual student pharmacists should contact our Member Services team at [email protected] or via phone at 800-237-2742 x2.
New Member Online Join Process
1. Visit www.pharmacist.com to begin the online join process. Final year student pharmacists (2016 graduates) have the option to choose either the single year or dual year membership when joining. If students have any issues with the online join process they should call (800) 237-2742 x2. The steps of the online join process for successful submission of your membership are as follows….
*Please let students know who are joining that their membership fees include:
APhA National Dues: $45.00 for single year, and $105.00 for FINAL YEAR students during the Spring Drive who choose the DUAL Membership option only using coupon code DDS15. If student pharmacists do not use the coupon code, they will be billed the full amount of $115. We will not issue refunds, so please assist us by reminding your 2016 grads to use the coupon code.
Chapter Dues: If APhA is collecting your Chapter Dues, they will be included in the
total amount due in addition to National Dues.
State Dues: If your school and state has agreed to have APhA collect your State
Association Dues, they will also be included in the total amount due in addition to National and Chapter Dues.
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Step 1: Visit the APhA website www.pharmacist.com , place your cursor on “Get Involved”. Select the “Join APhA” option.
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Step 2: Complete the required information to continue.
Step 3: Please choose an option and select “Next” to continue.
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Step 4: Complete your contact information and select “Next” to continue.
Step 5: Select your membership option and “Join”
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Step 5: A summary of your membership will be given to ensure your information was entered correctly.
Step 6: Choose your “Academy”. Student are automatically enrolled in APhA-ASP (Academy of Student Pharmacists).
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Step 7 The option to donate to the “APhA Foundation” will be given, make your selection click “Next” to continue.
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Step 8: “Review and Finalize your information”, to ensure that all of your information is correct. Select the “Pay Now” to checkout.
Step 9: Finally enter your “Payment Information” and “Complete Order” to activate your new APhA membership.
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2. PAC (Political Action Committee) donations are accepted when submitting membership online membership dues; NEW MEMBERS WILL NOT BE GIVEN THE OPTION TO MAKE THIS DONATION, this option will only be available to renewing members.
3. Your Chapter Advisor and Chapter Administrator have been given online access to all of your chapter rosters and reports. (Please contact your Chapter Advisor/ Chapter Administrator for roster and report requests)
4. We can process your chapter’s student memberships, if the Chapter Advisor collects the student’s information in a file layout that is requested from APhA by the Chapter Advisor, and is to be submitted back to APhA with ONE PAYMENT (either check or credit card). It is important that the information is filled out completely using only the template provided. We cannot process your payment unless every student has an email address, member ID, and a graduation date listed.
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Submitting Student Membership Enrollment Forms
Please Do Not offer paper enrollment forms unless a student encounters a problem with Online Enrollment.
Below are the instructions to appropriately submit your student enrollment forms to APhA.
1. Completely fill out the appropriate Student membership Enrollment Form. (Only students graduating in 2016 have the option to join as Dual Year Members.) The information that is “REQUIRED” for successful submission of these forms is listed below:
First and Last Name (printed clearly)
REQUIRED Graduation year (Forms without Grad Years will NOT be processed)
REQUIRED Email Address ( Forms must include School and/or Personal Email Address)
REQUIRED Member ID
Preferred Mailing Address
Phone Number
2. Count and confirm that the amount of the check balances with the amount of Student Membership Enrollment
Forms. (Receiving 50 enrollment forms with a check for 51 students can result in delay of processing for all students involved.)
3. PAC donations are accepted when submitting membership dues but, the PAC donations cannot be combined with the funds submitted for national, chapter or state dues. If you have received a PAC donation from a student, this payment must be sent in a check or money order separate from the check written for the membership dues along with the students’ name (and ID # if available) that made the donation.
4. Please retain a copy of the forms for your records along with the copy of the check the forms were submitted with.
5. Fill out your Transmittal Report! There should be one Transmittal Report for all Members. This allows APhA to
quickly identify any discrepancies and also gives us a contact person should there be any problems concerning your submission.
6. After you have double checked all the above information, send the completed Student Membership Enrollment
Forms, the completed Transmittal Report and the check/checks to the APhA address listed below. DO NOT submit your forms to any other address or department other than the one listed below. Submitting enrollment forms to any address other than the one listed below may result in delay of processing.
American Pharmacists Association
ATTN: Kelly Poe 9050 Junction Drive
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
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State Dues Direct!
STATE DUES DIRECT
State Association Dues collected by APhA for chapters sent directly to the State Association by APhA!
State Associations that have opted out are listed below: • Alaska Pharmacists Association • Delaware Pharmacist Association • Florida Pharmacist Association • Hawaii Pharmacist Association • Idaho State Pharmacy Association • Indiana Pharmacist Alliance • Iowa Pharmacy Association • Massachusetts Pharmacist Association • Mississippi Pharmacist Association • Nevada Pharmacy Alliance • New Hampshire Pharmacist Association • New Mexico Pharmacist Association • South Carolina Pharmacy Association
• Texas Pharmacist Association
Schools not wishing to participate in the program had the option of opting for the Spring Membership drive starting when dues confirmation requests were sent to the chapters in January.
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Dual Year APhA Membership
2016 Graduates Only: Sign up during the Spring 2015 APhA Membership Drive (before May 1) and choose the dual membership category. You’ll receive special 2‐year APhA membership benefits designed to bridge your transition from student pharmacist to new practitioner, and: Saves you money – 2 years of APhA membership for just $105 with the
redemption discount code DDS15 (This code can be used during the Spring Drive only. Student pharmacists who do not use the coupon code will be billed the full rate of $115).
Provides exclusive bonuses for dual‐year members:
Free copy of The APhA Complete Review for Pharmacy, 11th edition, $10
shipping and handling fee waived for dual-year members during the 2015 Spring APhA Membership Drive.*
Access to the NAPLEX Review Question Section of PharmacyLibrary,
APhA’s digital platform, plus 300 bonus test prep questions exclusively for student pharmacists joining during the Spring 2015 APhA Membership Drive. *
Ensures continued access to a wealth of APhA member benefits for 2 years.
Helps you smoothly transition from student pharmacist to new practitioner.
Questions? Contact LaToya Wilson, [email protected].
* Further information will be sent about ordering the NAPLEX book in fall 2015 and
about accessing the additional questions on PharmacyLibrary.
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HPSO Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage- This policy covers for all
curriculum- related activities including rotations and programs to student pharmacists. All APhA-ASP members can purchase liability insurance at discounted rates.
One of the most important APhA-ASP membership benefits for 2016 graduates is free professional liability insurance. APhA will provide $1 million/$3 million dollar coverage at no cost to all 2016 graduates who sign up for membership during the prior year spring membership drive for their last year of pharmacy school and do not currently hold a license to practice pharmacy. For example, students graduating in 2016 must sign up during Spring 2015 drive and be members through October 31, 2016. Coverage is from May 1- May 1. **Each Chapter was given the option to enroll their students in this program in February 2015. For more information, please contact LaToya Wilson, [email protected].** Proof of coverage (Certificate of Insurance), will be sent to your Chapter Advisor in June prior to entering your final student year. Or contact Healthcare Provider Services Organization (HPSO) Blanket Division at 800-986-4627.
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2016 Graduates: NAPLEX REVIEW INFO
Renew or join during the Spring Membership Drive by May 1, 2015
to qualify for the APhA Complete Review for Pharmacy, 11th Edition
(NAPLEX Review Book) & access to the NAPLEX Review
Question Section of PharmacyLibrary, APhA’s digital
platform!
The NAPLEX Review Book will begin shipping Fall 2015. To receive
your copy, you will be required to go online and order the book.
Instructions and unique codes will be sent to active students via e‐
mail when the book and PharmacyLibrary access becomes available.
To ensure that you are notified of any possible changes or updates to
this process, please be sure to login to your account on
www.pharmacist.com and confirm that your e-mail address and
contact information is listed correctly.
**STUDENTS who do not select dual membership will be
required to pay a $10 shipping/handling fee along with applicable
taxes.**
For questions regarding membership, eligibility and login information, please contact InfoCenter at 800-237-2742,
option 2 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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March
Final Year Students Start Enrollment Spring Drive membership materials sent to Chapter Advisor APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition Review files from outgoing MVP
April
April 5th Spring Drive begins Update Executive Committee Members Online Submit Chapter Goals
May
May 1 Spring Drive Ends HPSO insurance starts for graduating students (2015 Grads) Meet with outgoing membership committee to evaluate your year’s work
Summer
APhA-ASP Summer Leadership Institute Begin working with Chapter Officers to get ready for membership recruitment and
plan for the upcoming school year
August - September Fall Drive membership materials mailed to Chapter Advisor September 1st Fall Drive begins
October-November
Remind final year students (2016 Grads) October 31st is the deadline to join for NAPLEX eligibility and Access to additional Members Only PharmacyLibrary Questions
Mid- Year Regional Meetings begin October 15th deadline for chapters to receive $3 rebate
December NAPLEX Review Books Available to Order Online
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January
NAPLEX Review Section of PharmacyLibrary becomes available 2016 Online Dues Update completed by Chapter Advisors
February
Chapter Administrative Allowances sent are to chapters
Questions? Contact LaToya Wilson, by e-mail at [email protected] Or by phone at (202)429-7509.