Hello! Is Anybody Out There?

I just returned to Austin after being gone for several days to various membership and organizational meetings.  It was a productive — and, at times, disheartening — opportunity for me to listen to Texas pharmacists — both members and non-members of TPA.  It was clear that many of your colleagues expect much from the new TPA.  Others don’t want anything from this Association anymore.  Some felt they play an important role in determining our future focus.  Others don’t feel welcomed or needed and believe that there is no reason to be members.  Fine!  Let’s talk about it.  Or do you care?

This is my third post on this blog and still not a single comment from any of you.  Is anybody out there? If so,  tell me what you want.  Tell me what you need.  Let’s see if maybe — just maybe — TPA can and will deliver for you.

If TPA’s past is a problem for you, why not try to get over it?  Yesterday is gone and all the old baggage from those days should be, too.  A lot has changed at TPA in the last six months and more change is on the way. So, if you feel that previous decisions by TPA leaders have done you wrong, it’s time that you forgive, forget and give this organization another chance!

Do you believe that more can be accomplished to strengthen your profession’s  future if TPA once again became an effective,  professional umbrella for ALL practice areas in pharmacy?  Well, we can.  .  .  .  Isn’t it time you come home?

Joe DaSilva

Executive Director/CEO
Texas Pharmacy Association