UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society

1. UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society 5th General Meeting November 7th, 2012

2. Membership Deadline to become Fall member: November, 29th 2012 $20/semester $30/year T-Shirt included of your size and color! (Orange, White, or Blue) Contact Jenna to pay dues: jenna_andel@yahoo.com At LEAST 50 points scheduled in Fall semester.* Distinguished = 30 points Recognized = 20 points Active = 10 points • Meetings: 1 point • Donations: $1/1 point • Meeting with shirt: 2 points • Various Events: 2 points • Fundraising Event:3 points • Volunteer Event: 4 points You must be a recognized member to run for office! Contact Catalina for inquiries on attained points: pasocietyutsa@gmail.com Welcome! Point System 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. 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. Become a Pre-PA Officer What makes an ideal Officer? Positions Available for Spring 2013 What to do to become an officer… Become a Recognized Member (20 points) Pay Dues Donate Volunteer Attend Events, Fundraisers or Meetings Apply by Nov 29th 2012 Applications available through email or online! Turn in in-person or send to pasocietyutsa@gmail.com Someone that can devote time and effort while maintaining personal responsibilities. Keywords: Teamwork, Communication, Eagerness, Problem Solving, Member Oriented • Treasurer Keeps financial records for year, including fundraising, membership dues, donations, and monetary transactions. Organizes fundraisers. Keeps and organizes membership records, bank statements, and receipts. Is primary bank account holder. Other duties as required. • Public Relations Assist with making and maintaining banners and flyers for various events. Update websites with current and future events. Maintain email inbox and Facebook account. Other duties as required. • Historian Keeps record of yearly events. Documents with photography and log book. Other duties as required. Why become an Officer? Amplifies your PA applications with leadership qualities and teamwork abilities in action, while learning and helping others like yourself.

4. PA Society News • 1st BLS Class 10/20/2012 • 14 Attendees • Volunteer Event: • Corazon Clinic 10/21/2012 and 10/28/2012 2 members attended • Last Meetings Points 10/18/2012 • Students from PA Program @ UTHSCSA • PowerPointsuploaded to website

5. Volunteer Events • Habitat for Humanity Excellence Dr., off Old Pearsall Rd. November 10th, 2012 8:00 – 3:00 PM • Haven for Hope 1 Haven for Hope Way November 24th, 2012 1:00 – 4:00 PM • Corazon Med Clinic 315 East Travis St. Basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church Every Sunday 7:45 - 11:00 AM 2 Members Only Indicate on the sign-up sheet if you will be carpooling or needing a ride, and meet at Convocation Center one hour prior to event. Contact Aisha to sign-up: ltt638@my.utsa.edu

6. Donations for Corazon Clinic Needed Items Points Awarded! For every dollar spend 1 point awarded. $1 = 1 point Bring your receipt with items to meetings or drop off with officers on campus. Contact Andrea for DT campus T/R: (956) 763-1837 Contact Cat for Main campus T/R: (210) 445-5065 Contact Jenna for Main campus M/W/F: (361) 781-4680 • Ibuprofen • Tylenol • Benadryl • Cough drops • Naproxen (Advil) • Hydrocortisone • Nasal spray • Ace bandages • Vitamins • Condoms • Cotton balls • Socks • Athletes foot cream • Stethoscope*

7. End of the Year Social Kitchen Demonstration Creating a healthy meal on a budget. Short presentation, demonstration / meal preparation. Presentation & recipes to be available online. Mingle with your fellow members and meet your officers! Where: Rec Center When: Wednesday, NOV 28th @ 7 pm Volunteers needed for set-up & clean-up. Available for up to 25 students, with priority to paid members. Bring your friends! EAT for FREE! Eating Healthy On a Budget

8. 2nd BLS class added! • For those who missed the first, this BLS class has been added. Please sign-up ASAP! • ContactJenna Jenna_andel@yahoo.com

9. Donut and Coffee/Hot Chocolate Sale Thursday, November 29th (next meeting date) In front of MH building at 8 AM Options for Members: Assist with selling on date Create a sign for advertisement Donate or Purchase goods Participation will earn you POINTS! LAST FUNDRAISER

10. Fall 2012 Evaluations • Please fill out our short eval for 2 points! • This is your society so let us know how we are doing in order to improve for next semester. • Download at our website! Thanks!

11. Speaker: PA Ohla UTSA Graduate

12. Thank you for coming! Next Meeting Contact Us! Andrea - President pathway2@hotmail.com (956)763-1837 Cat - Vice-President crodriguez2307@yahoo.com Jenna - Treasurer jenna_andel@yahoo.com Aisha - Volunteer Coordinator ltt638@my.utsa.edu • Thu, Nov. 29th2012 • Chicano-Cultural UC 2.01.40 • 7:00 – 8:00 pm pasocietyutsa.webs.com facebook.com/pasociety.utsa pasocietyutsa@gmail.com