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This is the first in a series of profiles of American Pharmacies employees that we will publish bimonthly to help our members get to know the staff better. Employees will be profiled in order of seniority at APRx.
Holding Down the F
ort
Paula Gray Keeps the Headquarters Office Humming
and Ensures All the Paychecks & EFTs Are on Time
 Paula Gray
Assoc. Administrative Assistant
19 years of service
Hometown ~
San Antonio, TX
Current Home ~ Corpus Christi, TX
Core Values ~
Being of Service and Nurturing Others
Interesting Facts ~
Paula was the first employee hired by founder and then-President Mike Gohlke. She and her family relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, when Mr. Gohlke moved the APRx headquarters there from San Antonio.
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Paula (L) is the eldest of 3
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A Few of Paula's Duties ~
She pays the company's expenses, reviews and approves EFTs, manages member paperwork and files, onboards new employees and handles payroll.
In Her Spare Time ~
Church is a huge part of Paula's life. She attends 3 times per week and helps teach the women's Bible study class. Every third Saturday, she volunteers with church members to feed the homeless.
She also loves shopping, dancing and listening to blues music. Her favorite artists are BB King and Johnny Taylor. ("My first boyfriend was a jukebox.") She's an avid reader and loves romance and suspense films. Paula has seven tattoos, the first a gift to herself on her 40th birthday.
"I love that I can be myself at American Pharmacies. We are all so different, but work so well together. I can call anyone on our team when I need assistance, and they are always happy to help."
The Future of Pharmacy ~
"I would love to see pharmacies partner with primary and secondary schools in our communities to provide adolescents and teens exposure to the world of independent pharmacy."
Paula and Danny have been married for 33 years.
Paula has 5 children (2 daughters + 3 sons), 20 grandchildren, and a
Schnauzer named Bella.
Say hello to Bella!
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Register Now for Value-Packed ThoughtSpot 2020
ThoughtSpot, Good Neighbor Pharmacy's 2020 tradeshow, takes place July 22-25 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. The four-day conference offers:
- Education - From sales and acquisition to marketing and legislative updates, GNP has put together a diverse curriculum of business and clinical topics that offer practical, real-world insights. Presented by industry leaders and AmerisourceBergen experts, these courses will give you the tools you need to build your business and continue developing your pharmacy's story.
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- Networking Events & Programs - You'll have plenty of opportunities to connect and build relationships with like-minded independents and share best practices.
Registration packages -- which include hotel, meals and all events & CE for you and one guest -- range from $1,697 for three nights to $2,829 for five nights. E
mail [email protected] for more information.
ThoughtSpot 2020 Generics Rebate
The generics rebate will be simplified for ThoughtSpot 2020. When you register to attend ThoughtSpot, you may be eligible to earn up to 4% off purchases of rebatable generics made from April 1, 2020, to June 30, 2020. With a substantial three-month rebate period, you have ample time to accommodate purchasing fluctuations and achieve your maximum rebate.
2020 ThoughtSpotRebate Schedule
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No. of Pharmacy
Locations/NCPDPs
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Maximum
Rebate
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Minimum No.
of Attendees
Required
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1
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$4,000
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1
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2
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$8,000
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2
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3
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$12,000
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3
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4
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$16,000
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4
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5 or more
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$20,000
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5
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In keeping with its commitment to creating healthier futures,
AmerisourceBergen has excuded all opioid orders from eligibility for the ThoughtSpot 2020 Generics Rebate. New products that launch during the Performance Period and C2 drugs, as well as all controlled substances and listed chemicals, are excluded.
You can sign up for the 2020 rebate promotion when you register for ThoughtSpot. Please See the ThoughtSpot 2020 Generics Rebate Term Sheet for additional eligibility conditions, requirements and details.
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Your APRx Board
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Alton Kanak, R.Ph.
Chairman
Joe Ochoa, R.Ph.
Vice Chairman
Steve Hoffart, Pharm.D.
Secretary/Treasurer
Lynn Everett, R.Ph.
Mike Muecke, R.Ph.
Vance Oglesbee, R.Ph.
Bruce Rogers, R.Ph.
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