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Sigma Sigma Phi (ΣΣΦ) Western University Mu Chapter. 10/24/2010. San Francisco. Officers & Faculty Advisor . Faculty Advisor: Dr. David A. Connett , D.O. President: Chester Tung, OMS-II Vice President: Tai Chon, OMS-II Secretary: Joseph Shadpour , OMS-II
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Sigma Sigma Phi (ΣΣΦ) Western UniversityMu Chapter 10/24/2010 San Francisco
Officers & Faculty Advisor • Faculty Advisor: Dr. David A. Connett, D.O. • President: Chester Tung, OMS-II • Vice President: Tai Chon, OMS-II • Secretary: Joseph Shadpour, OMS-II • Treasurer: James Tse, OMS-II • Administrative Assistant: Amanda Yochum
2011 Members • Angelique Heilig, Anita Shah, BavandYoussefzadeh, Carolyn Lim, Courtney Martin, David Bosch, Diem Vo, Erik Dong, Hon Lim Wong, JatinderSingh, Jennifer Erickson, Jesse Talalotu, Joshua Wang, Julienne Tropel, Jung Hwang, Kaori Nakasone, Lena Nguyen, Louise Ye, Paige Pfunder, Ryun Lee, SadiaGhaffar, Sharon Whang, Sheri Zimmerman, Sonia Badheka, Susan Cox, Susan Tran, Tracy Chen, Victor Kim, Esther Bae, Brian Johnson, UsaimaAhmad, Brian Ault, Christopher Boudakian
2012 Members • An Na Liang, Andrew Dobson, AnujPatel, ArpaBaroni, Ashley Ballard, Benjamin Lee, Brent Porteous, Bryan Tucker, Catharine Bellus, ChiragVora, Dana Homer, David Lee, Emily Littlejohn, Eric Yuan, GharibianNayiri, Girisha C. Colleary, Howard Lan, James James, Jennifer Lu, Jessica Weiss, KalieMiller, Kelly Peng, Kevin Mills, KhashaTouloei, Kimberley Ma, Michael Draney, Nancy Chang, Ngoc Chu, NimaMoradian, Omar Issa, Philip Eaton, Tamar Nazerian, TienLe, Xi Dai, Lauren Sininger, Marcelina Jasmine Silva
2013 Members • Alison Badler, Amy Martin, Brendon Ross, Byron Holloway, Chester Tung, Dalia Nassman, Edward Kuzmack, Gregory Gilmore, James Tse, Joseph Shadpour, Julia Hamilton, Jun Ho Kim, Laura Johnson, Lisa Lee Ng, MayhaPatel, Melissa Miranda, Michael Chuang, Michelle Tanzil, NishaBansal, Nolan J.K. Crusat, Richard Hsu, Ryan Shelden, Shana Elisha Nelson, Sharon E. Joo, Tai Chon, Teresa Leung, Tony Lo, ToreyKikukawa, Tracy Yee, Travis Inglis, Vanessa Solomon, Victoria Kang, Vincent Luong, Young Il Kim, Elizabeth Nakae, Charles Leyster, Jennifer Fu
Chapter Goals • To further the Science of Osteopathic Medicine and its standards of Practice • To preserve the meaning of and encourage scholastic excellence and community service • To continue a high degree of fellowship among its students. • To cultivate relationships and understanding between the student bodies and officials, such as Faculty members of our Colleges • To foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association • To perpetuate Sigma Sigma Phi by preserving the principles and objectives of the organization
Application Requirements • According to the national Sigma Sigma Phi constitution: • Candidate must have completed at least 1 semester of school • Candidate must have a GPA above 3.0 (>85%)to be considered for membership • Membership is limited to 25%of the class
Member Requirements • First and second year students are required to participate in 20 hours of community service activities per school year • Members can log 10 “obligated” hours per school year for events in which they’re obligated to attend (ex. Being a officer) • Students granted membership in their second year must participate in a total of 40 hours of service by the end of the year, with no more than 20 hours from the first year and no more than 20 “obligated” hours)
Application Process • Application process takes place only during the fall semester • SSP admission committee will meet and decisions regarding admission/rejection will be made no later than 14 days after the applications are due • Notices of acceptanceor rejection will be sent out via email
Appeals & Induction • Applicants who are not accepted by the admissions committee based on the primary application have 5 days after receiving the notice to appeal • Induction will occur at a TBA date during the spring semester • All accepted applicants must pay a $70 membership fee prior to induction
Expulsion • Active/honorary members may be expelled from SSP and have all rights revoked by the local chapter governing body if any of the following occur: • Failure to comply with rules as laid down by the Constitution & By-laws of the fraternity • Conspiracy against another member • Conduct unbecoming of a physician or member • Violation of Code of Ethics of AOA • Failure (<70%) of ANY required course in the curriculum WITHOUT evidence against personal fault (ex. Death in the family, crisis, debilitating health crisis)
Major Events • National YMCA Service Day • Done in accordance with the Pomona YMCA • Part of a national day of service done at YMCA’s across the United States • Annual CME Silent Charity Auction • Raise money for the charity House of Ruth • House of Ruth: assists families victimized by domestic violence
Tentative Upcoming Service Events • Health Screenings • Book drives • Toy drives • Santa’s Workshop • Clothing drives • YMCA Service Day • CME Auction