2nd gm slides 2012
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• second general meeting
• 15 february 2012
welcome to the
TEXAS PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY
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First Meeting?
Come talk to me afterwards!
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aLevels of MembershipWe have made some changes for this semester.
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aMember of the WeekDo something good and you can be the next one.
Congratulations toAlice Niu
For tabling to promote TPS and getting all of her PR points done
for the semester!
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aUpcoming EventsNot for points, but still worth your time.
Peace Corps Info SessionThursday, February 16, 2012 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm, BUR 116
Medical/Dental School Application and Letter of Evaluation WorkshopThursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, ACES 2.402
Personal Statement WorkshopMonday, February 27, 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm, WEL 1.308
NS Speaker Series: Science for Change, Mike HollandWhen: Tue Feb 28, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmLocation: ACES 2.302
Health Professions FairWhen: Wed Feb 29, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation: Texas Memorial Stadium- Red McComb’s Zone
(8th Floor) **NOT AT THE UNION!**
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We have links to sign up sheets with all information we need from you on our website.
Every event is an online sign up unless otherwise noted.
More from Juliette later…
Sign Ups are ONLINE!
Find them under “sign ups” on our website,
www.texaspredent.org
We’re on Twitter!www.twitter.com/texaspredent
• Follow us!
• Get updates!
• Read news!
Something New! Getting on Track Committee
• Work with Sierra on developing Pre-Dent activities!
• Need a committee chair and members
• Apply online!
• Get PR Points!
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Do you need to miss a meeting?Let me know and we can work something out.
• For those of you who will not be able to attend our meetings, contact [email protected] for further instructions.
• Please send an email ASAP with your valid excuse. Tests, labs, dental school interviews, and emergencies are all acceptable.
BRAND NEW AND IMPROVED FAMILY POINTS SYSTEM! 0.5 Social point per family social
1 Community service point per family service, up to 3 points
Ongoing family service= 3 pts.
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Must send photo of participants to: [email protected]
Because families do fun things like build houses and eat food.
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Join a FamilyHave a support system to help you through the semester.
Families are in the process of developing
Will know by this weekend which you are in!
In need of family heads! Interested? E-mail [email protected]
Get 2-3 Community Service points!
If you're not already in a family, you should join because we are starting...
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Now that's an offer you can't refuse!Video with rules will be posted this weekend!
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ScholarshipsGet yourself some cash for school. Applications will come out later in the semester!
UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP$100 Scholarship
Free full-year dues
UPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP$200 Scholarship
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ryDental School TripsTake a tour of what might be your future home.
• We will be visiting all three Texas dental schools!
UTHSC-SA: March 2, Sign up opens tonight!
Baylor: Pending, likely late-March
HOUSTON DENTAL BRANCH: April 13, in hopes that we will get to tour the new building!
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ryDental School TripsTake a tour of what might be your future home.
New protocol to ensure attendance:
$25 check made out to TPS for all who sign up for trip
Bring check to 2/29 meeting
Not cashed as long as you are present to the trip, or if you have notified Terry within 48 hours before the trip
Questions? Talk to Terry or e-mail [email protected]
Something New! F.L.O.S.S. Committee
Why should you F.L.O.S.S.?
Semester-long commitment
Raise money to sponsor a child in need of dental-related surgical procedure or those in need of dental care.
Effort or inclination to increase the well-being of those that can't afford dental care.
We will try to meet weekly or bi-weekly to plan events and think of ways to fund raise.
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Dues are due today! Doug will be accepting late dues for those who have only recently joined!
$40 for the semesterMake sure you get a receipt and give Doug your shirt sizeMore shirts have been ordered
Questions? Contact at [email protected].
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DuesYou get what you pay for.
Dues will be $40 for the semester. This includes:• A sweet tee shirt• Access to our shadowing program• Admission to all socials• The year-end banquet
Paid for full year in fall? You're good to go.Questions? [email protected]
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idMentorship ProgamJust watch and learn.
• We have roughly 30 spots open with more being added every day
• Shadowing guidelines
• Sign ups are closed, if placed, will be notified this week via e-mail
• No, you don’t need a car. But you will probably need to take the bus, though it won’t be very far.
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•If you are a new member this semester, pay Doug your $40 dues and get a receipt.
•Make sure you write down your t-shirt size! Bring receipt to a subsequent meeting to get t-shirt!
•If paid, some shirts are here! If not, remainder should be in by next meeting.
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Upcoming SocialsGet to know the person sitting next to you.Each worth 1 Social Point!
Ultimate Frisbee!
Come and play on Saturday, February 25th for a day in the sun, 2 pm
Parents, get your families ready. We will be playing head to head, family to family!
Sign-ups will close February 24th at 11:59pm.
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Upcoming SocialsGet to know the person sitting next to you.Each worth 1 Social Point!
Kite Festival Picnic Sunday March, 4th at 12pm
The Kite Festival in Austin is filled with a colorful scene as kites soar in the sky.
We will set up and enjoy food potluck style!Sign-ups will close March 1st at 11:59pm.
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ielle Upcoming One-Time Events
Reminders, Signups Closed
•LIVESTRONG Marathon 2/19
•Marathon Kids 2/25
•Explore UT 3/3
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• Texas Mission of Mercy: 4/14, San Antonio• Sign up on our website AND the TMOM site!• Sign up as Dental/Pre-Dental
• Sign ups close 3/9• Need Drivers!
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• Project Reach Out: 2/24• Registration ends 2/21
• CPR Mass Training Volunteer Event• 3/3, sign up for shifts on our website• Free shirt
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• PIP Start
• Teach science experiments to elementary school kids at Young Scientists on Fridays (starting THIS FRIDAY 2/3) from 2-3 pm at Walnut Creek Elementary School, located at N. Lamar and W. Braker.
Carpool: 1:30 pm behind SSB parking lot
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Donate your time to help someone else.
Austin Pets Alive! Dog walking weekly/every other week (no orientation required) Many volunteers needed!!
If you don't walk them:
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Donate your time to help someone else.
•The BeHive, formerly known as Heart House is a free after school care for at-risk kids. 45 minute orientation required. Talk to Sierra after the meeting if you might be interested.
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Donate your time to help someone else.
• You can earn three Community Service points if you are involved in an ongoing commitment • Cannot be for credit in another organization
• Email [email protected] to get your activity approved and receive an attendance check sheet
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New Points Requirements
• Active: 1• Honorable: 2• Distinguished: 3
Tabling ended today, but there are still more PR opportunities
•Help me hand out/post flyers around campus on •February 23rd and 24th
• Times TBA
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• Speak and educate children at UTCDC, a child care center
•Talk about the importance for caring for our teeth
• On campus!
•2/22 from 9:30-10:00 am
•1 PR point
Dental Outreach
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Check out our awesome Website!
• TPS website has tons of information about what's going on and it’s still the same web address...
www.texaspredent.org
• Check it out for more information about dentistry in general, recent photos, up-to-date event calendars, and more!
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Online SignupsIt’s just easier online.
•Sign up for events will appear on the home page under “Sign Ups”
•Can't find it? Don't forget to SCROLL DOWN!
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Online Signups • Will be posted after the meeting around 10pm
•Still not working for you? Try these links. You can find them at the bottom of the home screen!
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Online Signups • Will be posted after the meeting around 10pm
•There’s also a link to this meeting’s slides if you missed something!
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Online Signups •What? The calendar’s finally working??!?Check here for upcoming events as well as for signup closing dates!
Be on the look out for:Interview workshops
DAT PanelDAT Study Sessions
And MORE!
Army DentistryMAJ Lussier and SSG Maldonado
• remember to sign in
• pay your dues and get a receipt, find Doug:
• sign up for events online starting tonight around 10 pm
THANKS FOR COMING!
Next meeting: 2/29 Dr. Miller, Baylor College of Dentistry