September 5 th , 2012 1 st Fall Meeting

1. September 5th, 20121st Fall Meeting

2. ABOUTUS • The mission of the Pre-PA Society is to encourage, recognize and promote the personal and professional development of those students who have expressed an interest in becoming reputable health care providers. • The essence of the consortium is to provide academic support and professional insight by fostering growth in each member while upholding the highest standards of ethics in the medical field. • Furthermore, the organization will serve to promote awareness of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession as a viable career choice, to provide each member with a thorough understanding of the role of the PA profession, and to support each member through the PA application.  

3. Why Become a PA? • You should consider the Physician Assistant occupation if you have a strong interest in medicine, do not want to be in school or incur debt over 4 years and still have specialty training as a physician would, but still want autonomy, medical skills and a good income. 3 3

4. POINTSYSTEM • Distinguished= 30 points • Recognized= 20 points • Active= 10 points • Meetings: 1 point • Meeting with Pre-PA Society shirt worn: 2 points • Social Event: 2 points • Fundraising Event (at least one hour): 3 points • Volunteer Event: 4 points • You must be a recognized member to run for office!

5. FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS • Chocolate Candy Sales • Various locations/times • Taco Sale • September 20 at 8 AM in front of McKinney Building • Bake Sale • October 18 at 8 AM; location TBA • Donut/Coffee/Hot Cocoa Sale • November 29 at 8 AM; location TBA

6. BLSCERTIFICATIONCLASS • Date: Saturday October 20th , 2012 • Time: 9 AM • Place: UTSA Campus—TBA • Cost: $35 • Limited spots available—first come, first serve! • If you are interested in signing up, please contact: • Jenna (Treasurer) • jenna_andel@yahoo.com • (361)781-4680

7. VOLUNTEEREVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER • September 15, 2012 • Habitat for Humanity (7:30AM to 3:30PM) • September 17, 2012 • Pre Health Professions Night (Starts at 7:00PM) • Retama Room UC 2.02.02 • September 22, 2012 • Haven for Hope (Warehouse) 1:00PM to 4:00PM • September 25, 2012 • Blood Drive (11:00AM to 4:00PM)

8. How to stay updated?! • Collegiate Link:http://utsa.collegiatelink.net/organization/physicianassistantsociety • Website:http://pasocietyutsa.webs.com • Facebook: • http://www.facebook.com/pre.pasocietyutsa • Email: pasoceityutsa@gmail.com 9 9

9. ANDREA GUEVARA • Position— President • Year— Senior • Major—Biology • Why I love PA Society: It has always been able to encourage and enlighten me about the process of becoming a Physician Assistant.  It is my bi-monthly reminder of why we are working so hard and helps to push me forward.  Now I want to help others and push them in the right direction, with motivation and positivity.

10. Heather Wright • Position—Public Relations • Year—Senior • Major—Community Health

11. CATALINA RODRIGUEZ • Position—Vice President • Year—Senior • Major—Biology; Concentration in Microbiology. • Why I love the PA Society: I joined the PA society to gain fellowship with students interested in the health field.  I hope to make this next year a productive and successful one.

12. AISHAAYAD • Position—Volunteer Coordinator • Year—Junior • Major—Public Health • Why I love the PA Society: • It’s very beneficial and informative! • You get to meet new people that share the same goals. • Good networking! • Make new friends 

13. JENNA ANDEL • Position—Treasurer • Year—Junior • Major—Community Health • Minor—Biology • Why I love the PA Society: • Essential Resource for: • Prepping for applying • Expectations • Networking Opportunities • Bond with those who share same ambition.

14. NEXT MEETING!! • September 20, 2012 7:00PM Chicano-Cultural UC 2.01.40