Councils, Committees, and Task Forces

Communications & Membership Affairs Council

The Communications & Membership Affairs Council shall be responsible for membership recruitment and retention and development of services to benefit members and enhance the value of the TSHP membership investment. They shall work to meet designated goals by providing oversight to committees & newsletters; brainstorm new ideas for committee feedback & development; and any other related activities identified by the Board of Directors.

Assigned Committee:

• TJHP Editorial Advisory Board
  The Editorial Board is responsible for the review, oversight, and publication of the official magazine of TSHP, the TJHP (Texas Journal of Health-System Pharmacy).

Education Affairs Council

The Education Affairs Council shall be responsible for coordinating all continuing education needs assessments conducted by the Society. Based on data, this council recommends educational and training activities, committees, and task forces. Provide guidance for sub-committees and task forces. Ensures TSHP educational activities align with the strategic goals of the association. Or other related activities that may be identified by the Board of Directors.

Assigned Committees:

• Annual Seminar Committee
  The Annual Seminar Committee's primary resposiblity is the identification and scheduling of educational topics and presenters for the primary education tracks which occur at Annual Seminar; including keynote presenter. The Committee shall take under consideration educational activities recommended by other TSHP volunteer groups, membership sections, and submissions to the annual Call for Presentations. This committee is also responsible for the coordination of the competitions hosted during the Annual Seminar (including identification of judges, produce competitions cases and materials, and provide in-person competition support).
• Specialty Seminar Committee
  The Specialty Seminar Committee is responsible for the consideration and possible development of an in-person conference featuring multiple specilaty disciplines.

Organizational Affairs Council

The Council on Organizational Affairs shall be responsible for review and maintenance of the Society’s governing documents, gathering and organizing documents for Society archives; oversee the balloting for all elections; identification and recognition of outstanding members throughout the State and any other related activities identified by the Board of Directors.

Assigned Committees:

• Awards Review Committee
  The Awards Review Committee oversees the TSHP Awards criteria and process; including the Residency Excellence Award and all annual membership recognition awards. Members recommend individuals for award recommendation to the TSHP Board of Directors.
• Credentialing Committee
  The Credentialing Committee recommends individuals for TSHP Fellowship recognition.
• Archival Subcommittee
  The Archival Subcommittee shall oversee the gathering, categorization, and retainment of items identified to be of “historical significance” shall be the responsibility of the Archival Subcommittee. The designated Vice-Chair of the Organizational Affairs Council shall Chair the Archival Subcommittee.

Professional Affairs Council

The Professional Affairs Council shall be responsible for professional and scientific matters including the development and improvement of the professional practice of pharmacy in organized healthcare settings; the development of standards and related materials; and any other related activities identified by the Board of Directors.

Public Affairs and Advocacy Council

The Public Affairs and Advocacy Council shall be responsible for review and interpretation of proposed and potential legislation and actual changes in laws, rules, and regulations affecting public health and pharmacy practice; developing proposed positions on legislation and regulations for the Society; motivating member participation in support of the organization's state and federal legislative agendas; educating members about the importance of public policy advocacy and work through the political action committee (PAC); and any other related activities identified by the Board of Directors.

Assigned Committee:

• TSHP PAC Board
  The TSHP PAC Board provides oversight to PAC and, in cooperation with the PAC Fundraising Committee, candidate contributions. The PAC Board members are designated as the TSHP Board of Directors Executive Committee.
• TSHP PAC Fundraising Committee
  The TSHP PAC Fundraising Committee provides oversight to PAC and assist TSHP staff with PAC fundraising and candidate contributions.

Board Designated Committees

Board-assigned committees assist the TSHP Board of with their assigned duties and responsibilities.

Assigned Committees:

• Executive Committee
  The TSHP Executive Committee consists of the names officers of the TSHP Board of Directors. Members determined by election.
• Finance Committee
  The Finance Committee provides audit oversight and budget review. Members determined by presidential appointment.
• Nominating Committee
  The Nominating Committee develops the slate for officer and HOD elections.
• Strategic Planning Committee
  The Strategic Planning Committee works to draft a 5-year strategic plan for presentation, approval, and adoption of the TSHP Board of Directors. Members determined by presidential appointment. This committee is convened as determined necessary by the TSHP Board of Directors.

Research & Education Volunteer Opportunities

The TSHP Research & Education Foundation (R&E) supports the future pf pharmacy through non-profit fundraising to support scholarships, grants, and research.

Assigned Committees: Note: Meetings for these groups occur on an ad-hoc basis and will be determined by poll of the assigned members. Members of these groups are determined by appointment from the R&E Foundation President.

• Foundation Board Member
  Serve on the R&E Foundation Board of Directors to assist in the management of scholarship funds, fundraising activities, and administrative oversight.
• Research Grant Review Committee
  Review and recommend recipients for the R&E Foundation grant programs.
• Scholarship Review Committee
  Review and recommend recipients for the R&E Foundation scholarships.
• Poster Competition Judge
  Review and recommend winners for the R&E Foundation Poster Competition.