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MEMBER ACTION ALERT

September 23, 2009

Important New White Papers Released — Are Framework for Resolution Proposals — The Council of the Convention (CoC) is pleased to provide on the USP Member Web page a series of white papers that examine: the current role and value of USP public standards; the environment in which USP standards are used; and key challenges and opportunities facing the USP Convention as it attempts to realize its vision and mission. The papers provide an essential framework in which to consider resolutions for the 2010 Membership Meeting. (See Call for Resolutions later in this alert.) White paper titles include:

  • USP's Role In Setting Enforceable Quality Standards For Medicines
  • A Model System To Promote Access To Good Quality Compounded Medicines
  • Importance Of Standards In Assuring Good Quality Food Ingredients And Foods
  • Access To Good Quality Dietary Supplements
  • Opportunities For Drug Information And Use Standards
  • USP's Role In Patient Safety
  • USP's Role In Assuring Global Access To Quality Medicines

Whether you are a veteran delegate or new to the USP family, the white papers are a unique glimpse into how and where USP works to advance its mission. The CoC encourages delegates to read the white papers and share them with colleagues and organizational leaders.

Call for Resolutions for the 2010 Convention — Every five years, USP Convention members have the opportunity to propose resolutions to be considered at the Membership Meeting (the next meeting will be held April 21-24, 2010). Adopted resolutions represent important guidance for USP and are considered in the organization's policy and operational agendas. The Resolutions Committee (RC), with input from USP staff, Council of Experts and Board of Trustees, will assess each proposal carefully for alignment with the Strategic Plan and USP's standards-setting mission and vision, as well as its impact on organizational resources. Proposals received by January 15, 2010 will be considered for the Preliminary Report of the Resolutions Committee, which will be posted online in advance of the 2010 Convention. March 22, 2010 is the final deadline for resolution proposals for consideration by the RC for possible inclusion in a supplemental Committee report.

USP Announces New Honorary Members — USP is pleased to announce the selection of three new Honorary Members to the USP Convention in recognition of their distinguished contributions to USP and to the public health. The following USP volunteers will receive this honor at the Honors Luncheon on April 23, 2010 at the USP Convention's Membership Meeting.

D. Craig Brater, M.D., FACP was the President of the USP Convention and a member of the USP Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2005 and has been serving on the Board as Past President for the last five years. During his presidency, he chaired the 2005 Nominating Committee for the Council of Experts. Prior to being elected president, Dr. Brater was the Convention delegate for the Indiana University School of Medicine (1990-1995) and the American College of Physicians (1995-2000). Dr. Brater is dean (2000 to present) and Walter J. Daly professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Brater is a staunch supporter of USP's globalization efforts and is recognized for his tireless efforts to bring USP quality standards to people worldwide.

Edwin D. Bransome, Jr., M.D. has dedicated more than 30 years to USP. He culminated his service by leading the USP Convention as its President and as a member of the Board of Trustees (1995 to 2000), as Past-President (2000 to 2005), and as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee (1995 and 2005). He began his service on the Committee of Revision, precursor to the Council of Experts (1976 to 1990), and the Executive Committee of Revision (1976 to 1981). He was a member of two Subcommittees of the Committee of Revision – the Scope Subcommittee (1976 to 1980) and the Biochemistry and Microbiology Subcommittee (1980 to 1990) – and chaired the Therapeutics I Subcommittee (1980 to 1985). He also chaired the Advisory Panel on Endocrinology (1980 to 1985) and continued as a member of the panel (1985 to 1990). He also represented the Medical Association of Georgia in the USP Convention (1980 to 1985). Dr. Bransome is Professor Emeritus in the Medicine and Physiology departments at the Medical College of Georgia, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1970.

Joseph W. Cranston, Ph.D. served nearly 20 years as the delegate representing the American Medical Association (1990 to 2009). Dr. Cranston was a distinguished and committed member volunteer, as demonstrated by his service on so many USP committees. He served on the Council of the Convention (2005 to 2009), the Nominating Committee for the Council of Experts (1995 and 2005), and twice on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee (2000 and 2010). He also was a member of the 2005 Resolution 7 Advisory Body in the 2005 to 2010 cycle. Dr. Cranston also was the vice-chair of the National Coordinating Council for Medication Reporting and Prevention (2004 to 2005) and was part of the Coalition Working Group that developed Principles of a Sound Drug Formulary System (2000), both of which were USP supported activities.

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