For about 159 years, APhA has held open membership elections to determine who leads the organization. Members either self-nominate for President-elect and Trustees positions or are nominated by another member in the case of Honorary President. The nominating committee, appointed by the APhA President, considers all of the nominations and independently slates candidates on a ballot that is intended to maintain diversity, innovation, insight, savvy, and leadership on the APhA Board of Trustees and the organization at large. Paramount to the achievement of those goals is your vote!

Candidates for President-elect for 2012–14 are Nancy A. Alvarez of Chadds Ford, PA, versus Steven T. Simenson of Anoka, MN. Nominated for election to serve the 2012–15 term on the APhA Board of Trustees are: Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode of Richmond, VA, versus Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner of Baltimore and Daniel E. Buffington of Tampa, FL, versus Timothy J. Stroup of Leavenworth, KS. Daniel A. Hussar of Philadelphia is running unopposed as Honorary President.

If you are reading this as an APhA member and haven’t yet voted, what are you waiting for? The deadline for this year’s election is fast approaching, so go now to pharmacist.com to learn more about each candidate and for information on how to vote. It’s a precious right you have to help determine the leadership of your profession, and I guarantee you’ll feel good about it when you complete the 5-minute process.

As always, thanks for reading!