Making Life-Long Friends Through ICHP
by Holly McMaster, CPhT, ICHP Technician Representative
December 15, 2008
In last
month’s article, I referred to all the great things that being an ICHP
member has done for me. But I forgot one of the most important
things…meeting my best friend Beth Barker. It all started about 8 years
ago. Iwas attending an ICHP Spring meeting in Champaign/ Urbana, when
we met for the ‘second’ time. The first time we met was the ICHP Annual
meeting before that in Springfield, but I don’t remember that meeting
(although she does). We hung out and went shopping in Urbana after the
meeting and found out that we had a lot in common. We’ve been great
friends ever since. We often drive the 3 hours to visit each other at
work and we learn a lot from each other. Her co-workers are so nice to
me; it’s like a home away from home. It’s always amazing to me how
different pharmacies work. We exchange great ideas to incorporate into
our own workplaces. We both work in a rural hospital setting, so we can
relate to each other’s work issues, too. I’m trying to get her more
involved in ICHP. She is planning on it for the future, but has
previous commitments right now. I’m even hoping she will run for Tech
Rep, but not until my term is up. I would hate to run against her.
Whenever I can, I drag her along to ICHP events. I know you have seen
her; she has been photographed many times in the KP standing next to
me. She is very passionate about her career and keeps updated on any
new laws and regulations that may affect pharmacy techs. There are many
miles between us (too many), but knowing she is only a phone call away
is a relief. It’s great to have someone that really understands what
our day is like. That’s what friends are for. I have made many
life-long friends during my years with ICHP. I hope as you are reading
this you will be thinking of all the friends you have made. It is
surprising how many there are. I believe in fate and that everything
happens for a reason. So I would like to take this time to thank ICHP
for bringing Beth into my life.
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