1. Blacksburg, VA Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity Chi Chapter Seattle, WA – AOA Conference – October 26, 2014

2.  VCOM- Virginia Campus

3.   Out Going President- Jonathan Hillyard  Current President- Evin Guilliams  Vice President- Michael Sternberg  Treasurer/Secretary- Spencer Masiewicz  Membership Chair- Kristy Atkinson  Advisors- Dr. Chris Reilly, Dr. Megan Thomas, Mr. Bill King, Ms. Julianne Jordan Officers and Advisors

4.   Chi Chapter Started in 2007  Application Process for Membership  Current Members:  52 Members in Class of 2017  41 Members in Class of 2016  43 Members in Class of 2015 Current Members

5.   Must have a 3.80 GPA or higher at VCOM at end of first year or second year  Must have no current or pending academic deficiencies  Must be considered in good standing with VCOM (e.g., no current or pending behavioral infractions, no academic probation, etc.)  Must be willing to provide advice or counsel to other medical students or potential medical students on the values and benefits of being an osteopathic physician Membership Criteria

6.   Maintain GPA – 3.65  Students with a GPA below 3.65 after induction will go under probation and review  Complete Board Question of the Day Requirement  Attend SSP events  Recommended Service Hours  OMS-II – 20 hours/yr (10 hours/semester)  OMS III/IV – 10 hours/year (5 hours/semester) Maintaining Membership

7.   White Coat Ceremony  Graduation  Tutoring  Jeopardy Review Game  Volunteer at Free Clinics  Medical Mission Trips  Golden Apple Award  Board Question of the Day  DO Day on the Hill  And More! Activities Members Participated in 2013-2014

8.   The purpose of the “VCOM Golden Apple” is to recognize those faculty members who are dedicated to educating, mentoring, and inspiring VCOM students.  Criteria Considered By Students (the Judges):  Faculty member’s teaching skills/style  Enthusiasm for teaching  Professionalism  Approachability and availability for questions  One biomedical and one clinical faculty member are selected About the Golden Apple

9.  Dr. James MahaneyDr. Cathy Callahan BiochemistryOB/GYN

10.   Faculty, as well as SSP members, helped compose questions on various topics  Questions are broadcast over our television system so that they can be seen throughout the whole building daily Board Question of the Day

11.   Members have helped on Medical Mission Trips in Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic Medical Mission Trips El Salvador

12.  Honduras

13.   Dr. Chris Reilly (SSP Advisor) asked SSP Members for help with creating a Jeopardy Review Game for our class.  SSP Officers wrote the questions and set up all the buzzers.  Cash prizes were given-- $300 for first place!!!

14.   Members helped Dr. Megan Thomas, D.O. (SSP Advisor) give free physicals for the Apple Ridge Farm summer camp  This camp was designed to help bring students from low income families together for a fun and educational summer Volunteering

15.   Keep Improving Board Question of the Day  Quantity and Quality of Questions  More Involvement with the Community  More Morale Booster Events Future Plans

16.  Questions?