Friday September 2nd, 2005
Minutes
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We need Volunteers for the ACT Health Fair on September
24th.
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Applications will be available on our website. You must register by September 9th.
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The Health fair will be downtown at the Phoenix Convention
Center.
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This health fair is held every year to help children that
need medical assistance before they start school.
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There will be doctors, nurses, and other health professionals
onsite performing various activities.
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They need volunteers whether you have health care experience
or not, and especially if you are bilingual and can speak Spanish.
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If you need volunteer hours, this will be a great opportunity!
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October is National Pharmacy Month!
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We will be setting up a booth in front of the Student Health
Center where Pharmacists will be there answering any questions someone
may have about any type of drug/medication.
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We hope to have different drug companies set up on the lawn
as well passing out free information and gifts about there company
and products.
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As the time gets closer, more people and events will be added
to the roster.
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We will need help setting up and taking down tables and fliers.
We’ll ask for volunteers at the next meeting in October.
This is a great opportunity to meet professionals in the field
and ask questions!
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Wednesday September 28th, 2005 Carl Labbe will
start teaching his 7-week course that prepares you for becoming a
national certified pharmacy technician with the PTCB.
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The course will be on Wednesday nights from 6-9pm at Southern
and McClintok. For more information,
please contact Carl Labbe, head Pharmacist, in the Student Health
Center. This course will prepare
you for the November 19th, 2005 exam.
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Do you need a job as a pharmacy technician? If so, email Rebecca at asuprepharmacy@gmail.com. She has information on various pharmacies
hiring technicians NOW!
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During the semester, various Universities usually visit the
club and inform us about their school and the requirements for attending.
This semester Midwestern, UA, and Creighton should all be visiting
us! Please look out for these
meetings. They are very informative
and offer you a chance to meet faculty from the different schools.
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Also, the first Friday of every month will be our club pharmacy
meeting. It will usually be
at 2pm in the Student Health Center room 223. But please look out for different times and locations. Also, when we have guest speakers, our schedule
works around them; so we may have other meetings throughout the month
that are not our usually meeting time so that we can accommodate our
guests. All meeting times
will be posted on the pharmacy club website.
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Lastly, Bobbie from Kaplan came and visited with the club.
She talked about Kaplan and the different programs and services
they offer for students interested in pharmacy school.
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Kaplan offers a classroom-setting course with instructors
that prepare you for taking the PCAT.
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Also, if you have any questions regarding the admissions
process, requirements, or anything else, Bobbie is available to talk
to you and answer any questions you may have.
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Kaplan is located just off of Mill Ave.
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The link to Kaplan is posted on the website under links.
Please visit it for more information about Kaplan services
and how they can help you prepare for pharmacy school.
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