Since ISOPP’s 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Santiago, Chile, ISOPP members have engaged in leadership roles like never before. There are 13 committees, task forces and work groups consisting of over 60 members volunteering their time and all working to move the strategic plan’s missions and goals forward. To them I say a big Thank You!! These are exciting times with member engagement at an all-time high. Ten candidates from ten countries on the 2017 election slate is testament to this.
Also, in response to priority three of the strategic plan: "Mobilize oncology pharmacy community around collaborative advocacy initiatives", ISOPP is organizing a Global Oncology Pharmacy Summit taking place immediately prior to the 2017 Symposium in Budapest at the Budapest Marriott Hotel on April 24 and 25, 2017.
The purpose of the Summit is to start the conversation on how to advance global cancer care though collaborative action. The desired outcome is to support advancements in global cancer care through collaborative action. You can learn more at the 2017 Symposium, through our member communications, postings to the website and through social media.
In the meantime, please assist us gather some baseline information with respect to advocacy activities related to drug access that Oncology Pharmacists engage in at the institutional/regional//national and international level(s) by completing a 5 minute survey ahead of the Summit and by March 31, 2017.
Click here to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QQHQQM.
We also ask you to share the survey link with any and all colleagues you know that engage in any of these activities. Participation is voluntary and can be done anonymously. We request contact information for the sole purpose of clarifying any responses.
Another important milestone since the 2016 AGM, is that ISOPP continues to make progress with the process of incorporation in Canada. Following the membership approval of moving forward with incorporation in Canada, the ISOPP Secretariat and Governance Committee have worked closely with legal representation from Canada to facilitate a smooth transition. The goal of this work is to assure our bylaws continue to accurately represent our organization's mission and values and were adapted to maintain alignment with our historic bylaws and meet all legal requirements.
ISOPP’s Bylaws are currently under review by the members. The review period will end on Friday, March 31, 2017, after which, the membership will be asked to vote electronically on the acceptance of the bylaws. We invite questions and feedback. Visit http://www.isopp.org/communication/isopp-news/2017/canadian-incorporation-and-bylaw-review for more information (log in as a member to view).
With the 2017 elections (log in as a member to view) underway, I am looking forward to our AGM taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 11:30 to 12:30 (CEST) at the Budapest Marriott Hotel and the opportunity to see you and talk with you. Hope to see you there!!
Harbans Dhillon
ISOPP President, 2016 to 2018