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Welcome!. Dues. $25 for a semester Cash or Check payable to ASU Pre-dental Society  Give dues to Garrett Hardy. Kaplan .

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  1. Welcome!

  2. Dues • $25 for a semester • Cash or Check payable to ASU Pre-dental Society  Give dues to Garrett Hardy

  3. Kaplan • DAT Test Prep class schedules are now finalized. Please go into the Kaplan office on the Tempe Campus or contact Elizabeth Jeffrey, the campus manager for more information: elizabeth.jeffrey@kaplan.com • ASU Kaplan Center • Lower level Memorial Union • Open Monday – Friday | 9:00 am- 3:00pm • (480) 967-0794 • Members who have paid dues for the year get a$200discount off Kaplan courses and their name in a raffle for a FREE Kaplan Course!

  4. You are invited to attend the ANNUAL ASDOH ASDA PRE-DENTAL WORKSHOP! • WHEN: Saturday, January 26, 2013 • TIME: 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM • WHERE: ASDOH, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa, AZ • Cost: $95 or $70 for those who have an National ASDA pre-dental membership or who sign up for a membership through ASDOH ASDA before registering  •  TO REGISTER: http://www.asdohasda.org/products-page/events/asdoh-asda-annual-pre-dental-workshop-2013/ • TO purchase an ASDOH ASDA National pre-dental membership:  http://www.asdohasda.org/products-page/memberships/pre-dental-membership/ • Please let us know if you have any questions or problems registering! • REGISTER TODAY (registration deadline is extended to TOMORROW, January 18, 2013), spots are limited!! Email jlecy@atsu.edu

  5. ASDA Member Benefits •  - 10% off at ASDOH Scrub Store and on ASDOH apparel and merchandise (www.asdohasda.org) •             - Discounts at events like the ASDOH predental workshop (reduced registration fee formembers only) - Coming up on January 26th, 2013! •             -Discounts on financial and insurance programs (US Bank and Geico) •             - Member-only access to the ASDA website which contains all kinds of information about a career in dentistry and being an ASDOH student •             - FREE subscriptions to ASDA publications: ASDA News, Mouth, and the e-newsletter Word of Mouth to keep you up to date on the latest issues affecting dentistry, dental professionals, and students •             - Discounts on resources to prepare you for dental school, including 10% discount on Kaplan's DAT courses and materials •             - A copy of the ASDA handbook "Getting into Dental School" that includes facts on applying to dental school, financial aid, ASDA membership benefits, debt management, career options, and a survival guide for the DAT •             - Admission to any ASDOH/ASDA event - Most events will be free to members! (Vendor fairs, Dental Prom, Tailgate, talent show, lunch n learns, and more!) •             - The opportunity to network with 17,000 dental students through our national, regional, and chapter events as well as the National ASDA Facebook page •             - Discounts on products and services that are valuable to students such as cell phone plans, books, DVDs, and more! • - This year ASDA Pre-Dental members are invited to the ADA Annual Session in Atlanta, GA and can meet other ASDA members and dental students from schools all over the nation (Great place to be if you plan to apply all over the nation- NETWORKING!!) Predental members may even be selected to attend with ASDOH members and have registration and hotel PAID for them!!! **** • -Involvement in our service opportunities and events - you will get invites from all committees on events and opportunities (ASDOH loves community involvement) • - We will chose ONE Pre-dental Student of the Year who is a member, which will look GREAT on a Dental School Application under 'Awards' and we will also offer a letter of recommendation if interested to dental school highlighting your involvement! • -We will also offer official Pre-Dental Members the opportunity to write articles or contribute to our newsletter seen by ALL faculty, staff, and students at ASDOH, published on our website, AS well as students at every dental school in the nation!!! • -Some shadowing and volunteer opportunities will be available for members only! For example, the Maricopa County Office of Oral Health volunteer opportunity created especially for students interested in dentistry and public health will be available for members only, what an awesome opportunity!

  6. ASDOH GKAS • GIVE KIDS A SMILE!WHEN: Friday, February 15, 2013              7:30 am -3:30 pmWHERE: ASDOH ClinicWHAT: Give Kids a Smile (GKAS), ASDOH and AzDA will provide free dental care to over 300 children in need at the ASDOH clinic.This is a GREAT opportunity to volunteer at ASDOH for a day, see the clinic, meet dental students and faculty, help provide dental care & information to hundreds of children, and Have FUN!Please fill out and scan the attached volunteer form and email it to Dalia Bedair at DBedair@atsu.edu if you would like to volunteer at ASDOH GKAS! • https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=a69ecbb34a&view=att&th=13c139b112387959&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_hbn75g420&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-Kj5eaEcSxTCghe28rAALo&sadet=1357777958406&sads=KpA63SWmOveNQ6n0Whexzz06Gt8

  7. ASDOH Contacts • Chris Evans is a current D1 student at ASDOH. He is happy to help with any questions you have: cmevans@atsu.edu • Make sure to contact Jessica Lecy-Hunter to get on the ASDOH listserve to get their monthly newsletter, volunteer events, and coffee dates. Jessica Lecy-Hunter ASDOH ASDA Pre-dental chair ASDOH Class of 2014 jlecy@atsu.edu • Also ask about getting paired with a current ASDOH student to mentor you through the application process.

  8. Midwestern • MWU-CDMA 2012 Pre-dental Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6Zs1rnuZig7WHNiOExwWE5hYWsPlease feel free to add MWU ASDA on facebook and let us know what you guys think of it!MWU ASDA Clinical Simulation Course will be happening again this summer for 2 weekends: 6.7.13-6.8.13 and 6.14.13-6.15.13.  Stay tuned!

  9. Spring Break Trip to Agua Preita • 10 spots • Locate your passport! • $100 deposit to secure your spot due by 2/21

  10. 2013ADEA GoDental Workshop • Saturday, March 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle • Registration is now open.  Visit GoDental to register athttp://info.adea.org/DEP/Building_Blocks/ADEA_Workshop_and_Recruitment_Fair/ADEA_Workshop_and_Recruitment_Fair_for_Predental_Students_and_Advisors_/ • Snacks and refreshments will be provided at no cost to participants. • Travel Stipend: A limited amount of travel stipends are available to individuals and school groups traveling from outside the Seattle, Washington area.  Students can submit their request for travel stipends when registering for the event via registration form. • The preliminary agenda will be uploaded to GoDental in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, we have attached a flyer that you can distribute to students and advisors/counselors.  The agenda is also available on www.GoDental.org.

  11. Volunteer Opportunities For the Pre-Dental Student

  12. Why Volunteer? • Volunteering is something that dental schools are going to be looking for! Make sure that you are continuouslyengaging yourself in the community by volunteering. • ALSO, volunteering is a way to give back to those less fortunate than yourself. Not only will you be making a true difference in your community, you will be able to better appreciate all that you have! • FINALLY, volunteering is an awesome way to make new friends or to get to know the students in the Dental Club. Try arranging to meet other members at the same event so you get your hours done while having fun!

  13. P.F. Chang’s rock-n-roll marathon • WHEN: January 20, 7:50 AM – Finish • WHERE: Marathon begins in Downtown Phoenix at Cityscape. Half-marathon begins in Downtown Tempe at Mill Avenue and 3rd Street. Both races end on Packard Drive between the Sun Devil and Sun Angel Stadiums. • WHAT: Help out with registration, passing out water bottles, etc. • HOW: Contact the Race Crew Volunteer Coordinator at AZRaceCrew@RNRRaceCrew.com

  14. BINGO • WHEN: January 19, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • WHERE: Bethesda Senior Living (13825 Cave Creek Road) • WHAT: Come socialize with the elderly and help them play bingo and win prizes! Each volunteer must contribute a $10 gift for Bingo winners.

  15. Help the homeless • WHEN: February 2, 9”00 AM – 11:00 AM • WHERE: Central Arizona Shelter Services (230 S. 13th Ave, Phoenix) • WHAT: CASS provides food, shelter, and clothing to the homeless. Volunteers are needed to sort their clothing donations so they can distribute them to men, women, and children.

  16. Fight starvation • WHEN: February 7, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM • WHERE: Feed My Starving Children (7965 S. Priest Drive, Suite 106, Tempe) • WHAT: FMSC provides life-saving meals to countries affected by natural disaster or economic despair. Volunteers are needed to pack food bags and prepare boxes for shipping.

  17. St. Mary’s Food Bank • St. Mary’s Food Bank is a non-profit organization with the mission of easing hunger in Arizona. • This is a wonderful opportunity to get volunteers hours done! • Jobs include sorting, boxing, and bagging food, as well as completing administrative and fundraising support. • If interested, visit their website volunteer.services@firstfoodbank.orgOR call at 602-242-FOOD

  18. Murphy Dental Clinic • The Murphy Dental Clinic is in need of volunteers at their kids’ dental clinic. • Meet Dr. Volcheck, who runs the CASS Dental Clinic for the Homeless • Great way to log volunteer hours as well as gaining valuable experience inside a dental clinic serving underprivileged people. • If interested, visit the website: www.cassdentalclinic.org

  19. Saint Vincent de Paul • Saint Vincent de Paul is a non-profit organization committed to serving the poor. They often do this by providing meals to the homeless. • Saint Vincent de Paul is searching for Family Evening Meal Lead Coordinators for this fall! • Mondays and every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 at the Phoenix Saint Vincent location (I-17 and 7th Avenue). This is a great leadership opportunity to add to a resume • Email vanessa.hernandez.2@asu.edu if you are interested in leading. • If you’re not interested in being a Coordinator, you can still help out! Regular volunteers are also needed to work from 4 to 6 any night of the week.

  20. Arizona Stand-Down • Date: March 8-10 (Set-up day March 7th) • Where: Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum • What: VA HealthCare, Mental Health • Services, Clothing, Meals, Emergency Shelter, • Transitional and Permanent Housing, ID/ • Drivers License's, Court Services and Legal • Aide, Showers and Haircuts and myriad other • services and resources. • • http://www.arizonastanddown.org

  21. Questions? Concerns? • We want to help you get these hours done as easily as possible! If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to either talk to Nicole AntolorAndrew Bumgardner • nantol@asu.edu • abumgard@asu.edu • Also, if you know of any other great volunteer opportunities, please let us know so we can spread the word to the rest of the club!

  22. Research! • Go to http://uresearch.asu.edu/home to find research opportunities • Look up your professors to see what they are researching • Start thinking of something Dental related to present at our Spring Research Symposium! • Contact Ashley Akramoff if you would like to participate: ashley.akramoff@asu.edu

  23. Be a part of the accepted student panel! • If you have been accepted or get accepted to dental school in the coming months please consider being part of our accepted student panel in march. • Contact Felicia if you would like to participate!

  24. NEXT MEETING Phillip Scharf “The Road to Dental School” Details on the application process 1/31 at 6pm in LL 2

  25. Now: Kaplan DAT Preview Class

  26. Submit questions at asupredental.com Questions?

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