2008-2009 OFFICERS
President:  Genesis Sezate

President Elect: 
Vice President:   Alicen Wagenbach
Secretary:  Katie Zeier

Treasurer:  Adriane Miller

Social Chair Organizer:  Maranda Connop
Advisor:  Dr. Christine Catney

HISTORY
The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) was founded in 1972 as the student affiliate of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). SNPhA is an education and service association of pharmacy students and high school affiliate members concerned about pharmacy, health care issues, and the need for greater minority representation in pharmacy and other health professions.

PURPOSE
The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement programs geared toward improving the health, social, and educational environment of the community. Likewise, SNPhA is to provide opportunities for professional development for its members.

OBJECTIVES
To offer student members the opportunity to develop leadership skills.
To educate students about, and promote active participation in national health care issues.
To develop the role of minority health professionals as vital members of the health care team.
To develop within all communities, a positive image of minority health professionals.
To educate minority communities to better health care practices and increase their awareness and understanding of the most prevalent disease conditions.

ACTIVITIES
Plan and implement health awareness projects(e.g. sickle cell anemia and immunization awareness, diabetes screening, safe use of medications, poison prevention)
Coordinate regional meetings
Plan, coordinate and execute chapter advisor workshops
Plan and execute chapter advisor workshops
Publish a Chapter Management Manual and Regional Meeting Planner
Publish a newsletter, “The Signatura”
Develop partnerships with companies to provide scholarship and internship opportunities
Provide career development information and opportunities

Operation Immunization is co-chaired by SNPhA each fall to promote influenza and other vaccines to the general public. Information is distributed to local pharmacies and clinics are set up to advocate for and educate about vaccinations. Members of the organization screen patients before their vaccine and get a chance to endorse a pharmacy education to the patients.

Walk for Diabetes: Another major project of SNPhA is the annual Walk for Diabetes sponsorship. The organization raises money for diabetes education and research by involving the entire College of Pharmacy, and members participate in the walk. Poison Prevention is another community project that involves educating elementary students about the dangers and benefits of chemicals and drugs. This takes place yearly in March.

Human Rights Week: SNPhA has also participated in the University’s Human Rights Week. In the past, this has involved such things as a booth in the IMU to promote the pharmacy profession. This ranges from selling College of Pharmacy materials to offering parents gifts to purchase fro their children at graduation. The organization is open to anyone with a desire to learn more about pharmacy, and new members are always welcome.

For Further Information Contact: SNPhAHeadquarters@yahoo.com www.snpha.org
Florida A & M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Tallahassee, FL 32307 (850) 561 – 2024