Finally, here come the Bylaws!

Well, last year, I committed  to implementing positive and broad changes at the Association.  Many steps already have been taken to accomplish that goal and create the new TPA.  Now comes one of the more critical and needed components of our joint effort to enhance the organization’s future – new bylaws!

I am well aware that many of you want the Association to reach the levels of success and services expected of a progressive professional membership organization.  Your Board and I also want that, but to do so, significant organizational, operational and procedural changes are necessary.  Concepts like inclusiveness, transparency, accountability and value again must become an integral part of  TPA.  The proposed changes to your bylaws that you will see soon take a very important step in that direction.

I much appreciate the confidence, patience and flexibility of TPA’s leaders to allow me to develop a comprehensive set of changes to the Association’s bylaws.  I certainly have not done it alone.  I have welcomed the input provided by many members, including past presidents, Board members and others.

Last week, after a few final tweaks, your Board endorsed the final proposed version as well as its unveiling to the membership.  That will happen in the next few days.  But first, here is how I plan and promise to handle this latest adventure.  Please know that these are your bylaws!  You deserve and will have adequate time and opportunity to review and provide feedback.  Let me know what you think.  Point out the changes you feel are good.  Tell me what you don’t like.  Ask questions.  Give suggestions.  Invite me to your local meetings.  Hold me accountable.  Just don’t sit back and wait for the annual meeting!

There will not be a repeat of last year’s bylaws ire!  By the time the House of Delegates officially considers these changes, I promise that “the good, the bad and the ugly” will have been aired ad nauseum.  Additionally, I will prepare a report for you and the House that will include EVERYTHING – any and all comments.

Got it?  Getting curious?   More to come on Wednesday about the unveiling plans.

Joe DaSilva

Executive Director/CEO
Texas Pharmacy Association