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PSU AED. Welcome!. Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) 2 nd meeting for the 2010-2011 school year. Tonight’s Agenda. Vote on t-shirts Dr. Markle Pick sub-committees. T-Shirt #1. http://322919.spreadshirt.com/. http://322919.spreadshirt.com/aed-shirt-A6495331/customize/color/4/customize/color/4.
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Welcome! Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) 2nd meeting for the 2010-2011 school year
Tonight’s Agenda • Vote on t-shirts • Dr. Markle • Pick sub-committees
T-Shirt #1 http://322919.spreadshirt.com/ http://322919.spreadshirt.com/aed-shirt-A6495331/customize/color/4/customize/color/4
PSU Chapter T-Shirt #3
Dr. Markle • AED Faculty Adviser • Professor of Biology • Director of Premedicine Progams • Former Nittany Lion Gymnist
BLOOD CUP COMMITTEE PSU-MSU Blood Donor Challenge& Alpha Epsilon Delta Blood Cup Rino Sato President of the Student Red Cross Club
What is it? • The PSU-MSU Blood Donor Challenge is a friendly competition between PSU and MSU to see who can collect the most blood in the month of November (three weeks) • The Alpha Epsilon Delta Blood Cup is a friendly competition among Penn State organizations to try to get as many clubs involved in our campaign so we can win! • Large, Small, and Greek Group Winners • This will be the 17th year! Penn State is ahead by 11-5
Why is it Important? • Every 2 seconds someone needs blood in the United States. • We collect thousands of pints of blood for the Greater Alleghenies and the Great Lakes Blood Region elevating blood inventories immediately before the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays • Penn State continues to have one of the most successful blood donation programs in the country thanks to support from students, faculty and staff
When is it? • The Challenge takes place from November 1st through November 18th • Blood drive almost every day (residence halls, HUB, Kunkle Lounge, etc)
AED’s Role • AED co-sponsors the Blood Cup by… • Giving classroom announcements to increase awareness about the Challenge • Handling the blood cup book at blood drives • Volunteering at blood drives
All of the blood drives are on our website (sign up to volunteer or donate) • http://www.psuredcross.org • Email or facebook with any questions • Rino Sato • rxs5071@psu.edu
THON Committee!!
Our Purpose • To be an active division of THON by raising money for pediatric cancer treatment. • To keep in contact with our THON-Family and help them as needed. • To have FUN!
Our THON Family The Torres Family!
Canning • EVERY MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO GO ON AT LEAST ONE CANNING TRIP!!!! • Those that drive will receive a canning point AND an honors point! • Canning Weekends: • October 23rd and 24th • December 4th and 5th • January 22nd and 23rd • February 12th and 13th
1st Canning Weekend (Oct. 23rd and 24th) • Locations • Elizabethville • Lebanon • Mansfield • Everett • Remember to dress WARMLY!
Other Activities • THONvelopes • Each person in the committee will be required to fill out 15 THONvelopes. • Honors points might be awarded for additional participation. • Family Visits • We will be making trips throughout the year to see the family. If you want to go let us know. • THONline Fundraising - This may become an option later in the semester.
Social/PR Committee • Organize and plan social events • Create bonding environments to boost club morale! • Recruit future AED members across campus • Advertise meetings, etc.
Upcoming Social! Friday 9/17 @ 9 pm Beaver Hill Apartments #424
Other Upcoming Events: • AED Hayride! • Friday, October 1st @ 6 pm • $20 per person (dates/guests welcome) • Sign-ups at next meeting (9/28) • National Inductee Banquet • Tues, Oct 26th • Jefferson Medical School Open House • September 24th from 3 – 5 pm • *transportation not provided