Committees

Board committees, when used, have one essential role– to strengthen and support the work of the Board as a whole. A committee is a Board committee only if its existence and charge come from the Board, regardless of whether Board members sit on the committee.

Nominating Committee

  • Nominating Committee Details

    Products

    Product #1: Per the bylaws, preparation of a slate of up to two (2) candidates for each open Region Director position, for presentation to the membership at the House of Delegates, prior to March 1 of each year.

    Product #2: Per the bylaws, preparation of a slate of up to two (2) candidates for each open position (At-Large Director, Speaker-Elect, and President-Elect), for presentation to the membership at the House of Delegates, prior to March 1 of each year.

    Product #3: Per the bylaws, on even-years only, preparation of a slate of up to two (2) candidates for the Treasurer position, for presentation to the membership at the House of Delegates, prior to March 1 of each year.

    Product #4: Per the bylaws, preparation of a slate of candidates for each open Delegate position, for presentation to the membership at the House of Delegates, prior to March 1 of each year. The slate should include one candidate for each open position, plus at least one (1) additional candidate.

    Authority

    To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the board annually.

    2023-2024 Committee Charges

    1. Provide a slate of at least 2 candidates for each open Board position for presentation to the membership at the February House of Delegates meeting:
    a. Region Director Position(s)
    b. At-Large Director
    c. Speaker-Elect
    d. President-Elect
    e. Treasurer (even years only)
    2. Provide a slate of candidates for each open delegate position including one candidate for each opening and one additional candidate.
    3. Establish committee policy and procedures that are compliant with the SCPhA Constitution and Bylaws and Governing Policies.
    4. Establish a committee process to encourage nominations from the membership and identify a pipeline of future leaders.
    5. Provide a report at December BOD meeting, February BOD meeting, and February HOD meeting.

    Composition

    Chaired by the President-Elect. Also includes each Region Director (4) from the Board of Directors. Shall include additional members chosen by the Board of Directors at its August meeting (may include non-Board Members).

    Members

    Kayce Shealy (Chair)
    Donna Avant
    Deborah Bowers
    Lynn Connelly
    Melisa Davis
    Colin Hungerpiller
    Jacob King
    Laceye Parker
    Linda Reid
    Emily Russell
    Tiffiny Sandrapaty
    Carrie Smoak
    Erin Stelling
    Eileen Ward
    Lauren Palkowski (Staff Lead)

Audit Committee

  • Audit Committee Details

    Products

    Product #1: Confirmation of auditor’s independence, and recommendation to Board for engagement of auditor– by no later than June of each year.

    Product #2: Annual specification of scope of audit, prior to outside audit, consistent with Board monitoring schedule (3,4), including approval of any permitted non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor.

    Product #3: Assurance that the auditor has unfettered access to organizational management and records.

    Product #4: Review with the independent auditor of any problems encountered performing the audit, of the audited financial statements, and of any management letter provided by the auditor.

    Product #5: “Direct Inspection” (internal audit) monitoring of compliance with the Board’s fiscal policies (Financial Condition, Asset Protection, Budget, Compensation and Benefits), as directed/scheduled by the Board per the “Monitoring CEO Performance” Policy (policy 3,4).

    Product #6: Recommendations for Board consideration regarding revisions to the Board’s fiscal policies.

    Authority

    To direct work of outside auditors, to use management time as needed for administrative support, and to incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

    2023-2024 Committee Charges

    1. Establish committee policy and procedures that are compliant with the SCPhA Constitution and Bylaws and Governing Policies.
    2. Review audit report from independent auditor and provide insight/feedback to Board no later than June Board meeting.
    3. Ensure BOD has a clear view of the budget by preparing a report for each BOD meeting.

    Composition

    Chaired by the Treasurer. Also includes the Immediate Past-President and President-Elect. Only current board members may serve.

    Members

    William Wynn (Chair)
    Jennifer Baker
    Kayce Shealy
    Brian Clark (Staff Lead)

Legislative Affairs Committee

  • Legislative Affairs Committee Details

    Product

    Product: Options and implications for Board consideration regarding legislative effects to be pursued, or decisions regarding public positions.

    Authority

    To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

    2023-2024 Committee Charges

    1. Recommend legislative policy that is favorable to the profession of pharmacy in South Carolina for the Board of Directors to adopt as priorities for the next legislative session.
    2. Provide a report on Board legislative priorities and other legislation being monitored at each Board meeting in conjunction with SCPhA lobbyists.
    3. Develop recommendations for support or opposition of pharmacy-related legislation and submit to the BOD regularly (at least by each BOD meeting).
    4. Consult with Professional Affairs Task Force for recommendations on topics that affect pharmacy practice in South Carolina.
    5. Recommend position statements to the HOD Policy Task Force related to legislative issues when appropriate.
    6. Establish committee policy and procedures that are compliant with the SCPhA Constitution and By-laws and Governing Policies.

    Composition

    Chaired by the Immediate Past President/Vice Chair. Also includes the President/Board Chair and President-Elect. Shall include a minimum of seven additional members, not currently serving on the Board, chosen by the Bod of Directors at its August meeting (includes non-Board Members).

    Members

    Jennifer Baker (Chair)
    Cheryl Anderson
    Kayce Shealy
    Marissa Beck
    Deborah Bowers
    Morgan Carhart
    Nikki Chen
    Lynn Connelly
    Tremain Cooper
    Madelon Dotterer
    Terrell Duke
    Patricia Fabel
    Kristen Graves
    Christine Heath
    Colin Hungerpiller
    Stuart Johnson
    Kendall Kerr
    Thuy Kieu
    Aaron Lanning
    Amber Metts
    Faye Newsome
    Jamaica Nix
    Linda Reid
    Eric Ridings
    John Scheper
    Alanna Scott
    Joseph Scuro
    Julie Sease
    Deno Sebastian
    Dave Shirley
    Janet Thames
    Pat Twohy
    William Wynn
    Brian Clark (Staff Lead)

Executive Compensation Committee

  • Executive Compensation Committee Details

    Products

    Product #1: Annual CEO compensation package alternatives for Board consideration. To be presented to the Board to allow for Board decision to be made in June, to be effective October 1st.

    Product #2: Accompanying the options for Board consideration, data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar organizations.

    Product #3: Contemporaneous documentation and record keeping with respect to the deliberations and decisions regarding CEO compensation.

    Authority

    To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually, to include compensation surveys and outside counsel to draft contract.

    2023-2024 Committee Charges

    1. Establish committee policy and procedures that are compliant with the SCPhA Constitution and Bylaws and Governing Policies.
    2. Report recommendations for any changes in CEO salary and benefits package at June BOD meeting.
    3. Review and maintain CEO evaluation tool.
    4. Complete the annual CEO evaluation per Governing Policy 3.5.

    Composition

    Chaired by the President/Board Chair. Also includes the Immediate Past President, President-Elect/Vice Chair, and Treasurer.

    Members

    Cheryl Anderson (Chair)
    Jennifer Baker
    William Wynn
    Kayce Shealy

Constitution and Bylaws Committee

  • Constitution and Bylaws Committee Details

    Products

    Product #1: Per bylaws, upon receipt of proposal to amend bylaws submitted with signatures of 15 active members, review of such proposal with recommendations to the Board of Directors.

    Product #2: Liaison between the Board of Directors and the House of Delegates– ensuring all proposals for bylaws amendments, whether recommended by members or the Board of Directors, are shared with the House of Delegates, along with Board of Directors recommendations pertaining thereto.

    Authority

    To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

    2023-2024 Committee Charges

    1. Establish committee policy and procedures that are compliant with the SCPhA Constitution and Bylaws and Governing Policies.
    2. Evaluate other associations and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors whether an individual can serve two consecutive terms as president-elect, president, and immediate past president.
    3. Review Constitution and By-Laws and propose any recommended revisions to the Board of Directors by the April board meeting.
    4. Prepare a report for the April BOD meeting.

      Composition

      Chaired by the Speaker-Elect. Also includes two additional members chosen by the President/Board Chari each year at the August Board of Directors meeting (may include non-Board Members).

      Members

      Anthony DeClue (Chair)
      Nikki Chen
      Tremain Cooper
      Stuart Johnson
      Elizabeth Kernodle
      Jamaica Nix
      Alyssa Norwood
      Kathryn Peacock
      John Scheper
      Erin Stelling
      Brian Clark (Staff Lead)

    Awards Committee

    • Awards Committee Details

      Product

      Product: Recommendations presented for the Board’s approval each year in April, for categories and recipients of SCPhA’s annual awards.

      Authority

      To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

      2023-2024 Committee Charges

      1. Establish committee policy and procedures that are compliant with the SCPhA Constitution and Bylaws and Governing Policies.
      2. Review audit report from independent auditor and provide insight/feedback to Board no later than June Board meeting.
      3. Ensure BOD has a clear view of the budget by preparing a report for each BOD meeting.

      Composition

      Chaired by the Immediate Past President. May include all but must include at least three (3) of the previous year’s award recipients.

      Members

      Jennifer Baker (Chair)
      Kristy Brittain
      Kathy Quarels Moore
      Dave Shirley
      Emily Russell
      Ron Guida
      Brandi Johnson
      Lauren Palkowski (Staff Lead)

    Membership Committee

    • Membership Committee Details

      Products

      Product #1: Works with SCPhA staff to increase membership and participation in SCPhA (not in Bylaws).

      Product #2: Create a membership survey to increase/maintain membership by December 2022.

      Product #3: Review results of membership survey and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors to
      increase/maintain membership by February 2023 Board Meeting.

      Product #4: Identify members to be highlighted in printed publications and social media (monthly beginning
      January 2023).

      Product #5: Evaluate membership benefits and levels for relevancy to membership; provide to the Board of
      Directors, including recommendations for change.

      Product #6: Provide a quarterly update to the Board regarding efforts for membership recruitment and contacts
      made.

      Product #7: Provide quarterly membership update/report by category to the Board (Oct, Jan, Apr, Aug
      meetings).

      Product #8: Identify at least one member in each region to serve as a point of contact for staff travel and
      recruitment (by October).

      Product #9: Recommend networking events to establish relationships.

      Authority

      To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

      2023-2024 Committee Charges

      1. Collaborate with President and CEO to establish relationships to strengthen the Association’s Academy memberships.
      2. Create a membership survey to increase/maintain membership by December BOD meeting.
      3. Review results of membership survey and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors to increase/maintain membership by February Board Meeting.
      4. Identify members to be highlighted in printed publications and social media (monthly beginning January).
      5. Evaluate membership benefits and levels for relevancy to membership; provide to the Board of Directors, including recommendations for change.
      6. Provide a quarterly update to the Board regarding efforts for membership recruitment and contacts made.
      7. Provide quarterly membership update/report by category to the Board (Oct, Jan, Apr, Aug meetings).
      8. Identify at least one member in each region to serve as a point of contact for staff travel and recruitment (by October).
      9. Recommend networking events to establish relationships.

      Composition

      Chaired by the Director-At Large. Also includes each Region Director from the Board of Directors, chosen by the Board of Directors at its August meeting (may include non-Board Members).

      Members

      Whitney Pence (Chair)
      Donna Avant
      Jordan Ballou
      Deborah Bowers
      Will Brumfield
      Ranarda Jones
      Kendall Kerr
      Cicely Major
      Talisha Ratliff
      Linda Reid
      Emily Rudisell
      Emily Russell
      Deno Sebastian
      Carrie Smoak
      Erin Stelling
      Paige Durham (Staff Lead)

    Education (CE) Committee

    • Education Committee Details

      Products

      Product #1: Identify potential topics and speakers/authors for SCPhA’s educational programming
      and articles in order to meet the needs of the membership.

      Product #2: Review evaluations for delivered programming; develop suggestions for future offerings.

      Product #3: Plan topic and suggest speaker(s) for Fall Pharmacy Nights by August 30.

      Product #4: Plan programming and suggest speakers for Spa Weekend by September 30.

      Product #5: Plan programming and suggest speakers for Convention and Spring Pharmacy Nights by October 30.
      a. Update BOD at October meeting

      Product #6: Oversee peer-review for journal articles and/or other CE offerings from SCPhA (per ACPE guidelines)
      and ensure approved final drafts are submitted to SCPhA staff by given deadlines.

      Product #7: Recommend topics and speakers for future CE articles in Palmetto Pharmacist.

      Product #8: Develop a standardized process for article submission and ensure articles are submitted in the
      correct format.

      Authority

      To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

      2023-2024 Committee Charges

      1. Review evaluations for delivered programming; develop suggestions for future offerings.
      2. Plan topic and suggest speaker(s) for Fall Pharmacy Nights by August 30.
      3. Plan programming and suggest speakers for Spa Weekend by September 30.
      (a) Propose a regional and/or national keynote speaker
      4. Plan programming and suggest speakers for Convention and Spring Pharmacy Nights by
      October 30.
      (a) Update BOD at October meeting
      (b) Propose a regional and/or national keynote speaker
      5. Oversee peer-review for journal articles and/or other CE offerings from SCPhA (per ACPE
      guidelines) and ensure approved final drafts are submitted to SCPhA staff by given
      deadlines.
      6. Recommend topics and speakers for future CE articles in Palmetto Pharmacist.
      7. Develop a standardized process for article submission and ensure articles are submitted in
      the correct format.

      Composition

      Chaired by a member selected by the Board of Directors. Shall include a minimum of five additional members, chosen by the Board of Directors at its August meeting (may include non-Board Members).

      Members

      Betsy Blake (Chair)
      Rouen Brockmann
      Kelly Clark
      Amanda Crayne
      Phil Garner
      Demi Garvin
      Fatima Ghzala
      Montgomery Green
      Leigh Joyner
      Elizabeth Kernodle
      Dana Lindsey
      Amanda McEvoy
      Taylor Meyers
      Anna Norris
      Tate Owens
      Niki Pappos-Elledge
      Kathryn Peacock
      Emily Rudisell
      Tiffiny Sandrapaty
      Thayra Schad
      Brittany Thompson
      Eileen Ward
      Lauren Palkowski (Staff Lead)

    Junior Board Selection Committee

    • Junior Board Selection Committee Details

      Products

      Product #1: Review and modify JBM application as necessary.

      Product #2: Recommend changes to the application/selection process and prepare an application/selection
      process report for the December 2022 BOD meeting.

      Product #3: Evaluate current JBM program and recommend changes (due December 2022 BOD meeting).

      Product #4: Select top candidates (minimum of 6), regardless of pharmacy school affiliation, to serve as Junior
      Board Members (due April BOD meeting).

      Authority

      To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

      2023-2024 Committee Charges

      1. Review and modify JBM application as necessary.
      2. Recommend changes to the application/selection process and prepare an application/selection process report for the December BOD meeting.
      3. Evaluate current JBM program and recommend changes (due December BOD meeting).
      4. Select top candidates (minimum of 6), regardless of pharmacy school affiliation, to serve as Junior Board Members (due April BOD meeting).
      5. Prepare JBM program report for the June BOD meeting.

      Composition

      Chaired by non-faculty Board of Directors

      Members

      Emily Russell (Chair)
      Donna Avant
      Erin Stelling
      Whitney Pence
      Paige Durham (Staff Lead)

    HOD Policy Task Force

    • HOD Policy Task Force Details

      Products

      Product #1: Work with key members of the Board of Directors and House of Delegates to put
      forward proposed policy items (not in Bylaws)

      Product #2: Evaluate and propose changes to how the House of Delegates is structured to maximize its
      effectiveness and be an engaging experience/meaningful for its delegates and guests.

      Product #3: Create a transition process for speaker-elects to take office efficiently and effectively.

      Product #4: Review and maintain policy statements to determine if current policy statements should be
      retained, updated, archived, or rescinded; submit to BOD by February 2023 meeting.

      Product #5: Solicit feedback from the House of Delegates regarding APhA policy statements at February HOD
      meeting.

      Product #6: Develop policy statements on topics referred to this committee for possible consideration by the
      Association’s House of Delegates. (to be voted on at June HOD meeting).

      Product #7: Develop policy statements on medical marijuana and pharmacist prescribed oral contraceptives.

      Product #8: Discuss policy statements submitted by members and determine if they should be moved, forwarded,
      edited, or declined.

      Product #9: Advise the Association whenever such advice is sought on policy issues related to pharmacy practice
      and management, in consultation with Professional Affairs task force.

      Product #10: Prepare a report for April BOD meeting.

      Authority

      To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

      2023-2024 Committee Charges

      1. Evaluate and propose changes to how the House of Delegates is structured to maximize its effectiveness and be an engaging experience/meaningful for its delegates and guests.
      2. Create a transition process for speaker-elects to take office efficiently and effectively.
      3. Review and maintain policy statements to determine if current policy statements should be retained, updated, archived, or rescinded; submit to BOD by February meeting.
      4. Solicit feedback from the House of Delegates regarding APhA policy statements at February HOD meeting.
      5. Develop policy statements on topics referred to this committee for possible consideration by the Association’s House of Delegates. (to be voted on at June HOD meeting).
      6. Develop policy statements on medical marijuana and pharmacist prescribed oral contraceptives.
      7. Discuss policy statements submitted by members and determine if they should be moved, forwarded, edited, or declined.
      8. Advise the Association whenever such advice is sought on policy issues related to pharmacy practice and management, in consultation with Professional Affairs task force.
      9. Prepare a report for April BOD meeting.

      Composition

      Chaired by Speaker; includes Speaker-elect and others selected by Speaker of the House of Delegates at the August Board of Directors meeting (may include non-Board Members).

      Members

      Alyssa Norwood (Chair)
      Anthony DeClue
      Kristen Graves
      Thuy Kieu
      Talisha Ratliff
      Sara Elizabeth Reid
      Thayra Schad
      John Scheper
      Erin Stelling
      CharLeigh Steverson
      Paige Durham and Lauren Palkowski (Staff Leads)

    Professional Affairs Task Force

    • Professional Affairs Task Force Details

      Products

      Product #1: Review all matters of inter- and intra-professional relations that will impact the professional practice of pharmacy; provide recommendations to the Board of Directors, other committees and/or task forces that may create opportunities to advance the profession of pharmacy, work with CEO on pharmacy innovations.

      Product #2: Assess results from SCPhA Workplace Conditions Survey, provide a written report of the findings along with recommendations of suggested next steps to the Board of Directors. Due by October 2022 BOD meeting unless survey gets extended then by next BOD meeting after survey ends.

      Product #3: Identify role SCPhA can have in the recently passed hormonal contraceptives bill in community based/outpatient settings (develop recommendations for resources, implementation toolkit, etc). Due by February 2023 BOD meeting (or earlier if required).

      Product #4: Reassess role SCPhA could play regarding medical marijuana and provide recommendations to the Board, due by December 2022 BOD meeting.

      Product #5: Recommend policy topics to the House of Delegates regarding above charges or other professional practice issues, due by December 2022 BOD meeting.

      Authority

      To incur costs not to exceed the amount approved by the Board annually.

      2023-2024 Committee Charges

      1. Assess results from SCPhA Workplace Conditions Survey, provide a written report of the findings along with recommendations of suggested next steps to the Board of Directors.
      (a) Due by October BOD meeting.
      2. Identify role SCPhA can have in the recently passed hormonal contraceptives bill in community-based/outpatient settings (develop recommendations for resources, implementation toolkit, etc)
      (a) Due by February BOD meeting.
      3. Reassess role SCPhA could play regarding medical marijuana and provide recommendations to the Board
      (a) Due by December BOD meeting
      4. Recommend policy topics to the House of Delegates regarding above charges or other professional practice issues
      (a) Due by December BOD meeting

      Composition

      Chaired by a member selected by the Board of Directors. Shall include a minimum of five additional members, chosen by the Board of Directors at its August meeting (may include non-Board Members).

      Members

      William Wynn (Chair)
      Ed Vess
      Dave Shirley
      Donna Avant
      Jordan Ballou
      Jed Bryant
      Morgan Carhart
      Amanda Crayne
      Melisa Davis
      Madelon Dotterer
      Phil Gardner
      Fatima Ghzala
      Montgomery Green
      Christine Heath
      Elizabeth Kernodle
      Jacob King
      Aaron Lanning
      Amber Metts
      Faye Newsome
      Tate Owens
      Eric Ridings
      Joseph Scuro
      Janet Thames
      Brian Clark (Staff Lead)