Michigan Pharmacists Association
Event Registration

Monday, May 12, 2008
MSHP Residency Conference
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing. Registration is now closed.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Pharmacy PAC Golf Outing
The 2008 Pharmacy PAC Golf Outing will be held Tuesday, May 13, at the Jackal Golf Club in Brighton, Michigan. Online registration is now closed. For late registrations, contact Brett Williams at (517) 377-0251.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
SMSHP Board / Membership Meeting
Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn. Visit www.smshp.org for more information.

Thursday, May 15, 2008
MPA Professional Affairs Committee Meeting
10 a.m., MPA Conference Center

Friday, May 16, 2008
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
MPA Executive Board Retreat
May 16-18

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Wayne County Pharmacists Association Meeting
The Wayne County Pharmacists Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the Hampton Inn, Dearborn. For more details, visit www.waynecountypharmacists.org.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MPA Membership Committee Meeting
10 a.m., PSI Conference Center

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Spring Pharmacy CE Symposium
Spring Pharmacy CE Symposium: Tools & Tips for Getting Started With Your MTM Services. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Registration deadline is May 14. Visit www.cphs.wayne.edu/practice for more information.

Thursday, May 22, 2008
WMSHP Spring Seminar
Hilton, Grand Rapids Airport. Visit www.wmshp.net for more information.

Thursday, May 22, 2008
Southwest Michigan Pharmacists Association Meeting
6:30 p.m., May 22 at Bravo, across from the airport in Portage. Visit www.swmpa.org for more details.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
MPA Public Affairs Committee Meeting
10 a.m., MPA Conference Center

Friday, May 30, 2008
Pain Management Conference
The Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute (MHNI) presents the 10th Annual Review Course for Clinicians on May 30 at the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn. Approved for 10.0 hours of continuing education. For more information, contact Les Biegel at (734) 677-6000 ext. 146 or LBiegel@mhni.com. Or, visit http://www.mhni.com/conference_10.aspx.

Friday, June 06, 2008
University of Michigan Preceptor Symposium
The University of Michigan will present a Preceptor Education and Recognition Symposium entitled "Incorporating Cultural Competence into Experiential Training" will be held June 6, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Michigan League Ballroom. Visit http://www.umich.edu/~pharmacy/preceptor/ for more details. Register by May 29.

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Emergency Planning & Response Conference
"Tools of the Trade" Emergency Planning & Response 2008 Conference by the Michigan Department of Community Health on June 12 seeks to provide an annual forum that promotes an intellectual exchange among Michigan’s behavioral health professionals, local health departments and other community professionals involved in improving public health preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery to disaster. Visit www.michiganpharmacists/pharm_prof/emergencyconference08.pdf for more details.

Friday, June 13, 2008
Emergency Preparedness Exercise
The Ingham County Health Department will be holding an emergency preparedness exercise of a pandemic influenza outbreak to test Strategic National Stockpile operations. The two sites involved include Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly Rd., Okemos, as the SNS dispensing site, and the Ingham County Road Commission Garage, 5613 Aurelius Rd., Lansing, as the SNS distribution node. For more information and to sign up as an observer, player or actor, contact Christine Hendrickson at (517) 887-4477 or hep_hendrickson@ingham.org.

Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
CANCELLED: Spring Seminar and Supplier Showcase
The MPA Spring Seminar and Supplier Showcase: Northern Exposure (formerly Northern Michigan meeting) is now cancelled.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Wayne County Pharmacists Association Meeting
The Wayne County Pharmacists Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 17 at the Hampton Inn, Dearborn. For more details, visit www.waynecountypharmacists.org.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
MPF Golf Classic, Scrapbooking Event Registration
The deadline to register for the MPF Golf Classic or Paper, Scissors, Crop held June 25 is Wednesday, June 18.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
MPF Golf Classic
The MPF Golf Classic at Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing is an 18-hole, four-person scramble in men's, women's and mixed team flights. Individuals may choose their own teams. Each team must submit a completed registration listing the players on their team. Individuals signing up to play as a single will be placed in a foursome and assigned teammates. Beginning May 1, registration costs are $175 per golfer or $700 per foursome. Registration includes greens fees and cart, practice range, two drink tickets for use on the course, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, awards, prizes and the dessert buffet. Golfers must register no later than June 18. Registration is limited to 144 players.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
MPF Paper, Scissors, Crop
Bring your friends and create scrapbook memories together at MPF's Paper, Scissors, Crop at the University Club in East Lansing. Join other pharmacy professionals, family and friends for a day to meet other scrappers, relax, learn new techniques, enjoy good food and raise money for the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF). Supplies will be available for purchase. Please register by June 18. The registration fee is $75 per attendee, and includes light breakfast fare, lunch, dessert buffet and a goodie bag to start your day. Registration is limited to 75 participants.
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Alzheimer's Memory and Dementia Program
Earn six continuing education credits at the program "Alzheimer's Memory and Dementia" at the Western Michigan University campus, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 9 at the Fetzer Center. Featured speaker is S. Thomas Deahl II, DMD, PhD. Register by calling (800) 937-6878. For more information contact Southwestern Michigan Pharmacists Association Chairman William Urfer at 381-2256.

Thursday, July 17, 2008
CAPA Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
The Capital Area Pharmacists Association’s Annual Scholarship Golf Outing will be held July 17 at Highland Hills Golf Course in Dewitt. Proceeds from the outing go to support its pharmacy scholarship and community service projects. The two-person scramble format begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start. The $60 fee for MPA members and their spouses includes half cart, green fee, lunch, dinner, refreshments on the course and prizes. Contact Greg Jonas to register and for more information by mail at 13121 Willow Grove, Dewitt, MI 48820, by phone at (517) 669-8593 or (517) 336-5636 or by e-mail at gregjonas@comcast.net.

Friday, July 25, 2008
Deadline for PTCB Application
Deadline for national certified pharmacy technician testing through PTCB, with the testing window of August 18-Sept. 26. Visit www.ptcb.org.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., PSI Conference Center, Lansing

Monday, September 15, 2008
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
MPA Executive Board Meeting
6 p.m. Monday. 8 a.m. Tuesday, MPA Conference Center, Lansing

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Pharmacy Day at the Capitol
Capitol Lawn, Lansing

Friday, October 17, 2008
Deadline for PTCB Application
Deadline for national certified pharmacy technician testing through PTCB, with the testing window of Nov. 10-Dec. 19. Visit www.ptcb.org.

Sunday, October 19, 2008
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
2008 Pharmacy Week
Celebrate Pharmacy Week!

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Michigan Pharmacy Foundation Gala
More details coming soon

Saturday, November 08, 2008
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
MPA-Upper Peninsula Division Fall Seminar
Holiday Inn, Marquette

Monday, November 10, 2008
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
MPA Executive Board Meeting and College Visit
Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Friday, November 14, 2008
MSHP Annual Meeting
Radisson Hotel, Lansing