Sigma Sigma PhiAlpha Chapter

Officers 2009-2010

President: Andee Wilson Vice President: Krystin EngelhardtSecretary: Rachel Saul Treasurer: Kurtis Bradley

Class of 2012 InductionApril 6th, 2009

Our members by the numbers...

Class of 2010: 42 membersClass of 2011: 34 membersClass of 2012: 42 members

Applications and Selection

GPA of 85% after two (2) quarters of osteopathic education

Members must maintain and average of 80% following induction

Primary application process occurs in the spring, secondary application process occurs in the fall.

Paper application is anonymous. Application evaluated based on service and leadership

Qualified applicants invited to interview with current members in order to assess interpersonal skills and passion for service

Financial Report

Balance as of 10/26/2009: $2264.04 Funds will be allocated to purchase new supplies for

the Dr. Bag program Membership Dues: $75/person National Dues: $35/person

Meetings...

First meeting was organizational Many members voiced ideas for upcoming

meetings Service ideas were proposed and and initial

planning began Upcoming meetings were scheduled

...Meetings...

Second meeting included inductions of new members from the class of 2012 (5 openings were available for 17 applicants)

Individual members reported on progress of planning service projects

Attendance policy reviewed

...and more meetings.

November 10: Co-sponsoring “Invisible Children” tour with Physicians for Social Responsibility and UNICEF. (www.invisiblechildren.org)

December 4: Board review program and suggestions presented by Tim Tucker, Director of Learning Resources (Class of 2012 invited)

January 8: Planning to have local physicians discuss opportunity for service after medical school

March 5: Sigma Sigma Phi 101 for Class of 2013 April 17: Induction of members representing the class of

2013

ATSU-KCOM Service when no one is looking...

Service...

May 2nd, 2009: Clean up of the Thompson Campus Center.

Members came together to pick up garbage, clear the trails, and plant flowers around the Recreation Center.

...Service...

September 26: Clean up of Forest Lake

Members joined the community Watershed Management organization to clean the area of Forest Lake to protect our park and water source

...and more SERVICE!

Dr. Bag program returns for another great year! Members visited local elementary schools and day

cares Local children learned about the instruments used

by doctors and nurses Children had the opportunity to ask questions and

share stories regarding their experiences with their doctor!

Veterans Drive

Collected toiletries and clothing for veterans

Items distributed to local vets through Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Co-sponsored with AMOPS

Pre-medical Mentoring

In conjunction with ATSU-KCOM admissions and the Truman State University Pre-med advisors, our club is sponsoring a mentoring program

Pre-medical students can meet with current medical students to discuss application strategies

Our members are also available to discuss personal preferences (ex: taking a year off, earning a Master's degree first, pursuing research, etc)

Other service activities in the works...

Boy Scout Merit Badge program currently being investigated and organized by our Eagle Scout members

Special Olympics, coaching basketball teams Co-sponsoring a health screening and OMM treatments

for local pregnant women with Ob-Gyn club Co-sponsoring a health screening for local veterans with

AMOPS Ideas surrounding a social evening at Twin Pines Nursing

Home Donation of new (and better!) tourniquets for US Army

KCOM Club Fair

Executive Officers distributed information regarding the standards of Sigma Sigma Phi

Encouraged new students to participate in the myriad of service opportunities available

Questions?