2. Welcome! Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) 2 nd meeting for the 2010-2011 school year

3. Tonight’s Agenda Vote on t-shirts Dr. Markle Pick sub-committees

4. T-Shirt #1 http://322919.spreadshirt.com/ http://322919.spreadshirt.com/aed-shirt-A6495331/customize/color/4/customize/color/4

5. T-Shirt #2

6. T-Shirt #3

7. Dr. Markle AED Faculty Adviser Professor of Biology Director of Premedicine Progams Former Nittany Lion Gymnist

8. PSU-MSU Blood Donor Challenge & Alpha Epsilon Delta Blood Cup Rino Sato President of the Student Red Cross Club BLOOD CUP COMMITTEE

10. 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 17 th year! Penn State is ahead by 11-5

11. 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

12. When is it? The Challenge takes place from November 1 st through November 18th Blood drive almost every day (residence halls, HUB, Kunkle Lounge, etc)

13. 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

14. All of the blood drives are on our website (sign up to volunteer or donate) – http://www.psuredcross.org http://www.psuredcross.org Email or facebook with any questions – Rino Sato – rxs5071@psu.edu

15. THON Committee!!

16. 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 Purpose

17. Our THON Family The Torres Family!

18. 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 23 rd and 24 th -December 4 th and 5 th -January 22 nd and 23 rd -February 12 th and 13 th Canning

19. Locations -Elizabethville -Lebanon -Mansfield -Everett Remember to dress WARMLY! 1 st Canning Weekend (Oct. 23 rd and 24 th )

20. 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. Other Activities

21. Social/PR Committee Organize and plan social events – Create bonding environments to boost club morale! Recruit future AED members across campus Advertise meetings, etc.

22. Upcoming Social! Friday 9/17 @ 9 pm Beaver Hill Apartments #424

23. Other Upcoming Events: AED Hayride! – Friday, October 1 st @ 6 pm – $20 per person (dates/guests welcome) – Sign-ups at next meeting (9/28) National Inductee Banquet – Tues, Oct 26 th Jefferson Medical School Open House – September 24 th from 3 – 5 pm – *transportation not provided