FOCM Networking window stickers are now available!

Suggestions for use: in the back window of your car or in the front window of your place of business or in a window at your house.  To place your order please “become a FOCM Member” and put your mailing address in the “Message” section, so I can send you the sticker.  The stickers are $5 a piece.  You can use the PayPal link in the “become a FOCM Member” to pay for your order.  If you don’t want to use PayPal, you can hand me $5 next time you see me.

Next item will be T-shirts.

At the February 27th monthly meeting of the Wilmington Pharma/Bio/CRO Networking group, two of our industry’s treasures, Wayne Whittingham and Sandy Richwalski met in person for the first time.  They had talked, emailed, interacted numerous times over their careers but hadn’t met in person.

This historic event was captured at Hops Supply Company in Wilmington, NC. Bonnie Moore, pictured in the middle, got the pleasure of making this happen and being a up-close witness.  Thanks to Maureen Spataro for bringing Sandy to the event.

In late 2013, FOCM member Yvette Bonaparte received her PhD in Leadership Studies from NC A&T  University.  Her dissertation reviewed the experiences of eight women leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.  Yvette is President of Bonaparte Consulting, Inc.; a consulting practice focused on the areas of strategic marketing, diversity and inclusion and leadership training (www.bonaparteconsulting.com).

Pictured with Yvette and myself is FOCM member, Michael Williams.

On April 22, 2014 in Malvern, PA at McKenzie BrewHouse, Chris von Abo and Gail McNeill received their FOCM cards.

I have known Gail for 20+ years.  We worked together at Burroughs Wellcome Co in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.

I have known Chris for 10+ years.  We worked together at ICON Clinical Research.  At the time we met, he was living in the EU.  He is now working in the USA.

Joining us at this event was FOCM card carrying member, Katherine Cloninger.

April 2, 2014 will long be remembered in the history books of FOCM and Yuma, AZ.  On that evening, two deserving people received their FOCM membership cards.

The unrestrained joy experienced at this event is quite evident in the pictures.  Welcome Adriana Tansey and Shara Johnston.

 

 

Well, wow, am I ever behind on posting this information: as is the rule in FOCM, frequently late, but always worthwhile; on or about April 1, 2014, while in Las Vegas at an industry conference, FOCM held a networking event.  Dana Edwards (pictured) received her FOCM card.  As is plainly evident, she has rarely looked happier than in this photo.  Please join me in welcoming Dana, a fellow North Carolinian, albeit 4 hours from FOCM HQ.

Hi,

A friend and FOCM member Grace McDermott is seeking to hire a Project Manager for her company: URAC.  She would prefer someone with PMP certification.  URAC is a non-profit. The person must be willing to work in DC — no telecommuting. If you know of anyone or are interested please contact Grace at:  gmcdermott@urac.org.

 

While working at the 2014 Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference in Las Vegas, it was deemed that David Fairbrother, VP of  Business Development at Kellman Pharmaceutical Services (KPS) was worthy of induction into FOCM.  Please note that I am not yawning in the picture, but am shouting with excitement at this momentous occasion.  All gambling in the Mirage casino came to a stop to watch this event.

 

 

 

A friend of mine in the UK, Daniel Chapple will be running in the 2015 London Marathon to raise money for his step-dad who recently passed away.  Daniel’s Mom and step-dad have been long term supporters of Guide Dogs and a memorial fund has been established. If you are interested, you can donate at the link below.  Note – the amounts are in British currency:  20 pounds = $34.00

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=KDGuideDogs&faId=470166&isTeam=true

On March 5, Jennifer Crager received her FOCM card, in what might be the shortest initiation period in the organization’s history. Welcome Jennifer.