Victorian Pharmacists Say Thank You To Quiet Achievers, Australia

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Article Date: 23 Nov 2009 - 3:00 PST

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Pharmacists and supporters packed the Cossar Hall at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's Victorian Pharmacists Dinner last week. Passions and emotions filled the hall when stories of dedication, selflessness and the determination of Victorian pharmacists, young and old, were unfolded.

Master of ceremony was Geoff Sussman and Victorian PSA President Mark Feldschuh opened the event by thanking all area coordinators and immediate past councillors Paul Gysllink and Dimitra Tsucalas for their ongoing support.

David Todd, Gordon Muntz, Sue and Ian Kirkam were recognised for their 50 years of remarkable service to the community as a pharmacist. It was noted that Ian Kirkam passed away earlier this year and the audience extended its sadness and support to Sue.

James Yeung, Ian and Sandy Scholes were thanked for their voluntary work in a number of pharmacies affected by the Victorian bushfires. All present were deeply touched when the story on the devastations from the bushfires was told.

Retiring Pharmacists Support Service volunteer Joy Burman came out from her anonymity and was presented with a certificate of appreciation for her ongoing contribution to the service that helped many fellow pharmacists in crisis for more than10 years.

Proprietor pharmacist Anthony Klinkatsis was recognised for his leadership in pioneering forward pharmacy while newly qualified hospital pharmacist Viki Lui was recogised for her voluntary work to improve pharmaceutical services in Fiji.

Friends and colleagues also celebrated the exceptional contribution retiring pharmacist Keith Moyle made to the profession through his role in public service.

Presentations were made by Mark Feldschuh, Victorian PSA President, John Coppock of PDL and Paul Hedley of JPH Accountants.

In concluding the night, Mark Feldschuh announced that the Victorian Pharmacist Award would be presented annually to recognise the many quiet achieving pharmacists that work tirelessly to better the lives of many.

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Pharmaceutical Society of Australia