Technology in Pharmacy Network
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Club Name
The name of the club will be Technology in Pharmacy Network. We are not agent or representative of the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), and our views and actions in no way represent the WUSA.
Governance
The club will uphold the values, mission, and mandate of both the University of Waterloo (UW) and WUSA through following the directives outlined in the WUSA Clubs Manual, all WUSA By-Laws, Policies, and Procedures, as well as all policies and procedures outlined by the UW Secretariat. Furthermore, the club will abide by all laws of the Region of Waterloo, Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada. All club matters will ultimately be governed by the WUSA Clubs Manager.
Purpose
The purpose of the club is to gather University of Waterloo students, staff, faculty and members of the UW community at large to
provide a cooperative and welcoming environment for University of Waterloo academics, staff, students, and community people who have an interest in pharmacy-related software. For those who are enthusiastic in the intersection between pharmacy and technology, this group seeks to promote networking possibilities, practical learning opportunities, and knowledge exchange. The Pharmacy Software Club aims to improve the knowledge and use of cutting-edge software solutions in the pharmacy industry by creating a community of like-minded people, ultimately advancing healthcare practices.
Club events, activities, and/or initatives will include
Networking Events: Regular meetups and social gatherings to facilitate connections and collaboration among members.
Guest Speaker Series: Inviting industry experts and professionals to share insights and expertise on pharmacy development, software implementation, and utilization.
Workshops and Training Sessions: Hands-on workshops and training sessions focusing on practical skills development in software usage, programming (various languages), and data analysis.
Hackathons and Innovation Challenges: Organizing hackathons and innovation challenges to encourage creative problem-solving and the development of new software solutions for the pharmacy sector.
Tech Talks and Panel Discussions: Hosting tech talks and panel discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in pharmacy software development and implementation.
Software Demonstrations: Showcasing demos of the latest pharmacy software platforms and tools to members, providing firsthand experience and insight into their capabilities.
Membership Structure
The club will be fully inclusive and welcoming to both its current and potential membership. New membership is welcome and accepted at any time during a club’s active term. Eligible club members may be current: WUSA Members, as outlined by the WUSA By-Laws; UW graduate students; UW staff or faculty; and/or members of the UW community at large, as defined in the Clubs Manual.
Only current UW students (graduate or undergraduate) may hold voting membership within the club. UW Staff, faculty, and members of the UW community at large may hold non-voting membership within the club. (If Applicable) UW undergrad students who are eligible to obtain voting membership in the club who do not wish to pay the club membership fee at the time of joining may hold non-voting membership within the club. Voting membership can be obtained for said members by paying the membership fee.
At least two thirds of the club's membership must be current UW students (graduate or undergraduate).
Membership Fee
Executive Officers
The majority of executives will be current UW students (graduate or undergraduate). The club president will be a current UW undergraduate student. All club executives will be elected, not hired or appointed. The term of office for all executive positions is one academic term, as outlined by the UW Registrar’s Office. All club decisions will be determined by executive vote, as no executive officer (not even the President) holds decision making power for the collective.
The President ensures that:
- The club operates according to the guidelines of its constitution and some agreed upon guidelines for running a meeting, such as Robert's Rules of Order;
- The club works towards its objectives as agreed upon by the membership; and
- Their successor is trained.
- Ensure adherence to the club's constitution and agreed-upon meeting guidelines, specifically tailored to software pharmacy club operations.
- Lead the club in achieving its objectives related to promoting the use software solutions and fostering innovation in the field
- Facilitate the training of the next President to ensure a smooth transition of leadership, with a focus on understanding the unique challenges and opportunities within the software pharmacy domain
- Coordinate with other executive members to plan and execute software pharmacy-related events, workshops, and hackathons.
- Represent the club in official capacities within the university and the broader software pharmacy community, advocating for the advancement of technology-driven solutions in healthcare
The President is a signing authority.
The Vice President ensures that:
- Records of what the group has done are maintained, distributed, and are accessibile to all the members;
- Meeting minutes/notes are recorded and made available to all voting members;
- All club correspondence is monitored and brought to the attention of the appropriate person(s);
- Their successor is trained.
- Maintain accurate records of club activities related to software pharmacy initiatives and ensure their accessibility to all members
- Record and distribute meeting minutes/notes, emphasizing discussions and decisions regarding software pharmacy projects and developments.
- Monitor and manage all club correspondence related to software pharmacy matters, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up.
- Assume the duties of the President in their absence, specifically overseeing software pharmacy-related activities and decisions
- Train the next Vice President to effectively carry out their responsibilities, with a focus on understanding software pharmacy technologies and their applications in healthcare.
- Assist the President in organizing and overseeing Software Pharmacy club activities, including project development.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for members seeking information or assistance related to software pharmacy technology
- Collaborate with other executive members to address any technical issues or challenges arising from software pharmacy projects.
The Vice President is a signing authority.
The Executive Officer ensures that:
- The club's WUSA bank account and all financial transactions for the club are monitored and verified;
- All club revenues are collected, deposited into the club's WUSA bank account, and reconciled correctly and within a timely manner;
- Club cheque requests are submitted correctly and in a timely manner; and
- Their successor is trained.
- Monitor and verify the club's finances, with a specific focus on budgets allocated for software pharmacy projects and activities.
- Ensure timely collection, deposit, and reconciliation of all revenues generated from software pharmacy-related events and sponsorships
- Submit club cheque requests correctly and promptly, particularly those related to software pharmacy expenses such as software licenses or development costs
- Facilitate the training of the next Executive Officer, emphasizing financial management skills relevant to software pharmacy initiatives and investments.
- Maintain accurate financial records, specifically tracking expenditures related to software licenses, equipment, and development costs.
- Develop and implement strategies to secure funding and sponsorships for software pharmacy initiatives and events.
- Coordinate with the Vice President and other executive members to ensure that financial resources are effectively allocated to support software pharmacy club objectives.
The Executive Officer is a signing authority.
It is important to assure that the person with the most information and/or knowledge in the club is not the full-time chairperson. Therefore, the club will occasionally rotate the role of chairperson among voting members.
Meetings
General Meetings
The club will hold bi-weekly general meetings. Quorum for general meetings will be 15 voting members of 20% of voting membership (whichever is more).
Executive Meetings
The club will hold weekly executive meetings. Quorum for executive meetings will be 2 executives or at least 51% of the executive body (whichever is more).
The first meetings (both general and executive) of the following term will be arranged by the outgoing executive. At said meetings, subsequent meeting dates and locations will be set. Meeting dates and times will be forwarded to voting members by:
Emergency meetings can be called by an executive via:
and must be sent to the appropriate members at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time.
ELECTION PROCESS
Elections shall take place at the end of each term for the following academic term. Only University of Waterloo students who are members of the club can vote. Club members must be notified, by email, two weeks in advance of the meeting where executive elections will take place. The term of office shall be for one term. An executive can only hold office (any position) for a total of up to three terms.
Nominations for executives can be made from any club member. The majority of executives must be undergraduate University of Waterloo students. The successful candidate will be the one with the most votes. In the case of a tie, a re-vote will take place until the tie is broken.
IMPEACHMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
A movement to impeach an executive officer may be made by any executive officer or by petition of at least five voting members. When the motion is made the Clubs Manager will be informed. An emergency general meeting will be called as soon as is reasonably possible. No club funds will be spent until the issue is resolved.
At the impeachment meeting, the individual(s) who initiated the process will state their case. Afterwards, the officer(s) under impeachment will have an opportunity to defend their position(s) on the matter.
There will then be a question and answer period followed by the selection process for a Chief Returning Officer (CRO) who will oversee the voting process to ensure the decision is fair and democratic. Any executive officer who is neither the initiator nor subject of the impeachment may volunteer as CRO. If there is no such officer, then any voting member of the club present at the meeting may volunteer. If there are multiple volunteers, then the CRO will be selected based on a simple majority vote cast by secret ballot and tallied publically by the chairperson of the meeting. If there is no such volunteer for CRO, then the meeting will be at a standstill until either an eligible executive officer or voting member volunteers.
The vote will be by a “YES/NO” secret ballot, tallied publically by the CRO. If at least two thirds of the votes are for impeachment, then said officer will immediately be stripped of their position. The remaining executive may choose to call an immediate by-election to replace the newly vacant executive officer position.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A claim against any executive officer or club member regarding a potential conflict of interest can be made by any executive officer or by petition of at least five voting members. If such a claim arises, then said individual(s) under suspicion have the opportunity to remove them self (or themselves) from said potential conflict without acknowledging intention of wrongdoing. In the event the claim is contested, then the Clubs Manager will be informed and an emergency executive meeting will be called to determine the validity of the claim. Executive officers who have a claim against them cannot vote to determine the validity of said claim. If executive quorum is not possible due to the removal of said vote(s), then an emergency general meeting will be called and the same proceedings described for impeachment will be used to determine the validity of the claim.
If the claim is validated and there is suspicion of intentional wrongdoing, an immediate impeachment proceeding may be called by any executive officer or by petition of at least five voting members, of whom are not named in the claim. If it is determined that a club member is involved in intentional wrongdoing, the impeachment proceeding will be called to determine said member’s club status.
AMENDMENTS
Constitutional amendments may be proposed by any executive officer or by petition of at least five voting members. The amendment will then be voted on by referendum. The voting procedure will be the same as for the impeachment process. If the vote passes, the amendment and the vote will be forwarded to the Clubs Manager for final approval. If the Clubs Manager approves, then the constitution will be amended and any changes will be inserted into the constitution.
A motion to officially close the club will follow the same procedure as a constitutional amendment. If such a motion passes, then the club will be purged from the clubs system.
AFFILIATIONS
No organization(s) is/are currently affiliated with this club.