upcoming events
Convention 2009
The BAPA Executive Committee invites fellow members to our annual convention. This year's annual convention will be held at the Honor's Haven Resort and Spa, Ellenville, NY during August 7-9, 2009. Recently renovated and comfortable, Honor's Haven is located in Ellenville which lies in the scenic Rondout Valley, between the eastern base of the Catskill Mountains, and the western base of the Shawangunk Ridge. The resort is approximately ninety miles northwest of New York City, and easily accessible from NY 52 and US 209 via NY 87 or RT 17.
In addition to the 8-10 contact hours of continuing education that have been arranged for this years convention, a number of intriguing presentations related to the practice of pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry has been organized. We welcome any ideas and suggestions that you may have for the convention. If we are not able to incorporate it in this year's event, we will certainly consider it for next year's convention.
Please download the Registration Form and mail it as soon as you can.
For further information regarding the convention please call Murad Husain at 586-722-8681 Sharif Ahmed at 845-639-4904, Shah Rashid at 845-268-322 and Abdus Salam at 845-267-8932.
Directions
From New York City, Long Island and New Jersey: George Washington Bridge (GWB) to New Jersey Palisades Parkway to New York State Thruway North; proceed on Thruway to Harriman, Exit 16; follow Route 17, West to Exit 113; then Take Route 209 North 12 mi. After 12 miles turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto Arrowhead Road. Bear left through the Honor's Haven entrance and follow the road to the left (not the access road to the far left) up to the main entrance of the hotel. Or, GWB to Palisades Interstate Parkway North; Exit 18 for Rt 6 West to Rt 17 West; Exit 113 and follow the above direction.
From Upstate New York (from North): Take the NYS Thruway South to Exit 19, Kingston. Thruway exit to traffic circle, take the first right, approx. 1/2 mile. Get onto Route 2O9 South to Ellenville (approx. 27 miles). Follow signs to Nevele and turn left onto Arrowhead Road. Bear left through the Honor's Haven entrance and follow the road to the left (not the access road to the far left) up to the main entrance of the hotel.
From Pennsylvania: Take Interstate 84 to Port Jervis, Route 209N, After 12 miles turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto Arrowhead Road. Bear left through the Honor's Haven entrance and follow the road to the left (not the access road to the far left) up to the main entrance of the hotel.
recent events:
Annual Dinner 2009
The BAPA Executive Committee invites fellow members to an evening of fine dining and entertainment. The Annual Dinner of 2009 will be held at The World Fair Marina Restaurant, Flushing, Queens on February 14, 2009.
The World Fair Marina is located on Flushing Bay and overlooking La Guardia Airport. It has been the site for many memorable moments in the past. It was originally built as an observation deck for the 1964 Worlds Fair. Over the years it has been a French bistro, a disco, and restaurants.
Directions
From Manhattan: Triboro Bridge to Grand Central Parkway East. Take exit 9E for Whitestone Expway / Northern Blvd. Slow down and follow the signs for Shea Stadium and World Fair Marina.
From Brooklyn: BQE / 278 to Grand Central Parkway East. Take exit 9E for Whitestone Expway / Northern Blvd. Slow down and follow the signs for Shea Stadium and World Fair Marina.
From Long Island: Long Island Expressway to Grand Central Parkway via exit 22-A. Take exit 9E for Whitestone Expway / Northern Blvd. Slow down and follow the signs for Shea Stadium and World Fair Marina.
Annual General Meeting 2008
December 14, 2008
Jewel of India, Syosset, New York
The Annual General Meeting was held on December 14, 2008 at the Jewel of India Restaurant in Long Island. The agenda included President's address and financial report by the Treasurer.
Annual Convention 2008
August 8-10, 2008
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, New York
The theme of this year’s convention was Pharmacy Profession in the USA and Bangladesh. Pharmacy education started in Bangladesh in the 60’s. Unfortunately, Pharmacist profession in Bangladesh is yet to be defined. We all know how medicines are dispensed in Bangladesh and needless to repeat what we all know. Although there is no statistics about the impact of uncontrolled dispensing on public health, we are sure this gap in Bangladesh healthcare system is causing wide varieties of healthcare problems. On the other hand, despite significant growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Bangladesh, supply of safe, effective and quality medicines is not fully defined as required.
There are 180 plus pharmaceutical manufacturers that are actively producing varieties of medicines in Bangladesh. It is a common public opinion that quality of medicines from many of these companies is not adequate. We thought BAPA should initiate a process to study these situations along with experts in these areas in the US and Bangladesh, Pharmacy Graduates Association, Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society, and the Government agencies; develop strategies to address any gap there may be, and propose solutions to the Government of Bangladesh and other stakeholders. Proposed solutions need to be feasible for Bangladesh. So, the Executive Committee of BAPA invited pharmaceutical industry experts, academia, and policy makers from the US and Bangladesh to the Convention to discuss and develop strategies to address these issues.
Annual Picnic 2008
June 22, 2008
Bethpage State Park, New York
Bethpage State Park, a mecca for public golf featuring five 18-hole regulation golf courses including the world-renowned Black Course which was the site of the United States Open in 2002, will again host the U.S. Open in 2009. Bethpage State Park was developed from an estate owned by the Yoakum family and other properties. The Yoakum family leased their estate to the Lenox Hills Corporation which subsequently used the property to build the Lenox Hills Country Club. In the early 1930s, the Bethpage Park Authority purchased the Lenox Hills Country Club and other adjacent properties to build what we now know as Bethpage State Park. Famed golf course architect A.W. Tillinghast was hired to design and oversee construction of three new golf courses (Black, Red and Blue) as well as modify the Lenox Hills Course which became the Green Course. Due to the increased demand for golf, the Yellow Course designed by Alfred Tull was opened in 1958. Approximately 300,000 rounds are played annually on the five courses at Bethpage, all of which start from the Clubhouse area.
Annual Dinner 2008
An evening of fine dining and cultural show marked the Annual Dinner held at The Sterling, Bethpage, on February 23, 2008.
Murad Husain, a New Jersey Pharmacist and pharmaceutical industry executive, was sworn-in as President of the Bangladeshi American Pharmacists Association (BAPA) during the event.
"I am looking forward to working with all members during the next two years. I believe, we need to transform BAPA to a professional organization that equally attracts Bangladeshi Pharmacy graduates as well as the US Pharmacy graduates of Bangladeshi descendents" Mr. Husain said in his inaugural speech held during the Annual Dinner on February 23, 2008 at The Sterling, Bethpage, New York.
Mr Awal Siddiqui, who served as the President during the past two year term, congratulated the recently elected leaders of BAPA. "I will be happy to work with the new committee during their term if needed" said Mr. Siddiqui.
Murad Husain was joined by Sharif Ahmed (Vice President), Shah Rashid (General Secretary), and Abdus Salam (Treasurer). In addition, Abul Azad, Mohammad Daud Bhuiyan, Mohammed Nurul Haque, Mohammad Akhter Hossain and Abdur Rashid were sworn-in to the two-year term as the Members of the Executive Committee. These leaders assumed their new roles on February 23, 2008.
