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NAPSA is proud to bring you the first of many E-Newsletters… “These newsletters are aimed at keeping each of our 4000 members in touch with what is happening and update you with all the latest from NAPSA” Paul Buise – National President.
NAPSA AGM to be held 10th – 13th July
Traditionally, the NAPSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is hosted by the branch holding the following Congress. This year, the NAPSA AGM will be held in Perth and hosted by the Western Australian Pharmacy Students Association! This meeting sees the handover of the current NAPSA National Council to the newly elected incoming Council as well as professional development sessions and team building exercises to improve the skills of each student who attends. The AGM also provides an opportunity to undertake development and planning session for the many committees that NAPSA runs ensuring that each have a productive year ahead. The NAPSA AGM is proudly supported by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge their support!
Are you interested in a position on the NAPSA National Council? Do you have a skill that NAPSA needs? Or do you just want to get involved and help out…? If you wish to contribute please contact your NAPSA representative or your branch President both will be representing YOUR branch at AGM!
NAPSA Congress Update – Perth 2009
Evolution
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Look to the future Look forward to spectacular events such as: the Welcome Party overlooking the Swan River, Unique and challenging education sessions, NAPSA Pub Crawl through iconic Fremantle, Australia Day Carnival-styles Festivities, NAPSA Ball at the Perth Convention Centre… and the return of the Battle of the Branches!
Information packages will be arriving at your branch soon, so listen up to your NAPSA Representatives for further details. Registrations are set to open in April so be prepared to fight for your spot to attend. Get in early and get the cheap flights!!
Above: Prabhay Nand and Emma Wilson from JCUPSA.
Below: The Pharmers’ Pharmacy Week Stand!
Pharmacy Week Wrap Up
Around Australia, NAPSA branches promoted the work of Pharmacists to the Public. For most of us, this meant a day out in a Shopping Centre.
“My first Pharmacy Week was definitely an exciting experience! We gave out jelly beans to children whilst providing self care cards to their parents. Many thanks to everyone who helped out!”
-Jacqui Carbines, GUAPS
“Pharmacy Awareness Week was a hit in both Orange and Wagga. We had a great response from both communities and successfully showed them the services local pharmacists can offer them. Thanks to all who manned the stalls on the day, especially our pharmacists!”
-Amy Minett, Pharmers
For more information on Pharmacy Week, including how to get involved next year, see your NAPSA Representative!
NAPSA/PSA American Express® Credit Card
American Express® has created an exclusive Credit Card to meet the financial needs of pharmacy students. The NAPSA/PSA American Express Credit Card is now available to all members of NAPSA and PSA. The NAPSA/PSA American Express Student Credit Card offers:
- A competitive interest rate of 16.99%p.a.
- No annual Card fee for the first year. And if you make over $2,500 worth of purchases on your Card per year, the $25 annual Card fee will be waived in the subsequent years.
- Free enrolment into Membership Rewards® Ascent, a saving of $80 per year.
- Earn 1 Membership Rewards point on every dollar spent on the card.
- Available to all pharmacy students who are members of the PSA or NAPSA.
For more information please visit http://www.napsa.org.au/amex.html
Pharmacy Cricket
‘The fastest growing activity in pharmacy’
Pharmacy Cricket is suggesting to the students at each of the pharmacy schools in Australia they consider starting their cricket team to play against the staff, other schools e.g. The Doctors, the engineers or whoever.
Pharmacy Cricket is offering modest seeding funds (cricket balls, ground hire etc) to start this process.
What is required is one or two who are keen cricketers to get the ball rolling and we are available to offer whatever help and assistance we are able.
This idea has grown from the six States National Pharmacy Cricket Carnival played in NSW last January at which several students who were attending NAPSA played with their State team on a particular day.
Contact Greg Hodgson, President, at hodgsong@bigpond.com. Visit our web site at www.pharmacycricket.com.au.
19th European’ Students Conference
Hosted by the Berlin Medical School
The European Students' Conference (ESC) is one of the largest biomedical conferences worldwide. Every year the ESC takes place at the Charité, Medical Faculty of Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. The ESC is a platform for the promotion of the scientific offspring in the fields of biomedical research. Young scientists from over 40 countries, mainly from Eastern and Western Europe, are invited to present the findings of their research projects to an international audience and to discuss their results with an interdisciplinary approach.
There will be events with ethical topics, dealing with the medical progress, alternative medicine, communication between doctor and patient etc. In close collaboration established scientists will provide the participants with feedback to help improving the style and content of their presentation as well as presenting and offering career opportunities.
The 5-days program consists of interactive sessions, workshops and lectures. These events will be chaired by distinguished professors, Nobel Prize Winners, Ambassadors and non-profit organizations.
In addition we plan cultural events and activities like Berlin Sightseeing Tour, a trip to Potsdam, a Welcome Dinner and a great Farewell Party to encourage the participants to get in contact for an intercultural and personal exchange of views and personally explore the history and culture of Berlin.
For more information, or to apply for registration, please visit our website www.esc-berlin.com
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