Do you know someone interested in making a difference in the profession and ensuring the role of the pharmacist as the medication expert? Please cut and paste this blog post and send it to your friends. Encourage them to get involved with APhA at the Board of Trustees level by submitting an application to run for an elected position. Applications are due December 15, 2011.

APhA is seeking pharmacist members who wish to be considered for the elective offices of APhA President-elect for 2013–14 and two Board of Trustees positions for 2013–16. The 2013–14 President-elect will serve as President of the Association for 2014–15 and as Immediate Past President in 2015–16. The two Trustees will serve for 2013–16.

Individuals submitting their name for consideration must provide the following by December 15, 2011 (items may be submitted electronically to blawson@aphanet.org unless indicated otherwise):

1. Completed and signed Nomination Form: 2013–16 APhA Board of Trustees Candidate Application
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae
3. A headshot photo suitable for publication (minimum of 300 dpi)
4. Confirmation that you have submitted your Disclosure and Confidentiality Statement to APhA’s Legal Counsel. The form is confidential and is submitted separately from the nomination packet. Please complete and submit form online (which goes to APhA’s Legal Counsel)

For more information about elected leadership positions available within APhA-APPM, APhA-APRS, and on the APhA Board of Trustees, please visit www.pharmacist.com/elections.

Questions? Contact Brian Lawson at (202) 429-7548 or blawson@aphanet.org.