HOW TO START AN ISPOR
LOCAL CHAPTER
BACKGROUND
ISPOR
encourages wide involvement in the field of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes
research both internationally and at the local level. In supporting the
formation of the ISPOR Chapters, ISPOR supports the orderly development of the
discipline of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research at the local level. A
local chapter may be a chapter of a city, a state or province, a country, or a
region of a country.
BENEFITS
The
Society benefits through increased international coordination of efforts in
pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research. Other Society benefits are increased
visibility through and increased distribution of the ISPOR newsletter (ISPOR
CONNECTIONS), increased recruitment on a student and local level, as well as
the increasing number of local hosts for ISPOR programs.
ISPOR
Chapters benefit through the use of the logo of the International Society, ISPOR’s well-established reputation, and the international affiliation and
support it provides, as well as the potential for joint program sponsorships.
In addition, Chapters are encouraged to publish reports and activities in ISPOR
CONNECTIONS, and / or the ISPOR website.
ISPOR CHAPTER ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The
ISPOR Board of Directors must recognize affiliate chapters. The acceptance
criteria are as follows:
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The
mission of local affiliates should be the same as those of the Society. The
objectives of local affiliates should be specific to the local needs of its
members.
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An
ISPOR Chapter should show evidence of organization, like a permanent address,
fax and telephone number by which members can reach during regular business
hours.
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An
ISPOR Chapter should provide a constitution outlining the following: a) the
name of the chapter, b) objective of the chapter, c) membership criteria d)
officers, and e) election/recall of officers.
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An
ISPOR Chapter should have a minimum of 10 members.
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Of the
ISPOR Chapter members, at least three should be ISPOR members. In addition each
Chapter should have an ongoing program to encourage membership, not only to the
Chapter, but also to ISPOR.
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ISPOR
Chapters should provide an annual report to the Board of Directors. The report
should demonstrate continued conformance with criteria.
PROCEDURE FOR ISPOR CHAPTER RECOGNITION
To be recognized by the ISPOR Board of Directors, send, email, or fax an official letter of request for recognition to:
ISPOR Board of Directors
ISPOR
3100 Princeton Pike, Suite 3E
Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
Email to: LocalChapter@ispor.org
Fax: 1-609-219-0774
The letter and enclosures (attachments) should contain the following:
- Evidence of existence of the organization
- Chapter constitution. See example at: http://www.ispor.org/local_chapters/constitution_model.asp
- A list of Chapter members
- Names of 3 Chapter members who are ISPOR members
- Names, positions and affiliations of the Local Chapter Board of Directors elected officials
- A summary of past or upcoming activities for the Chapter.
REPORTS
The
Chapter president should submit an Annual Report to the Board of Directors.
Suggested items to include in the Annual Report are: activities of the Chapter
for the year, issues being addressed, a work plan on addressing issues pending,
and/or milestones achieved by the Chapter for the year.
REMOVAL OF RECOGNITION
If a
Chapter is not active for more than 2 years (no Annual Reports) or non-compliant
with the Chapter Acceptance criteria, the Chapter will be placed on
probationary status for 1 year, and given notice. While on probation, if there
is no activity, or non-compliance, the Chapter will be removed from recognition.
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