WELCOME TO AED! Be sure to grab some pizza at the front! Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on events! CofC AED

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AED Email: aed.cofc@gmail.com AED Website: blogs.cofc.edu/aed AED Facebook Page: CofC AED

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Full Member: Complete 45 hours of course work (at CofC, non-transfer or AP) 3.2 Cumulative GPA 3.2 Sciences GPA One time fee: $115 ($75 National, $40 Local) Associate Member: No minimum credit hour or GPA requirement $40 local chapter fee Pay only $75 once you meet the requirements to gain Full Membership 100 points PER SEMESTER You can check your points on the blog!

POINT SYSTEM Each member, full or associate, is required to earn a minimum of 100 points per semester in order to be considered an active member of AED Attendance at monthly meetings (3 per semester) = 20 points/meeting Participation in service, social, and pre-health events = 10 points/event What does 100 points look like? There are multiple ways to reach the minimum point requirement, but as an example… Monthly meeting attendance (3) = total of 60 points Service and social events (4) = total of 40 points 100 points

Pre-health events now qualify for points through AED! POINT SYSTEM Pre-health events now qualify for points through AED! Qualifying events must be hosted by: Pre-Professional Health Advising office (Karen Eippert) at the College of Charleston Pre-Health Peer Mentors - group advising sessions are accepted Any events (conferences, etc.) advertised in the “other events” section at AED meetings In order to receive points fill out the Pre-Health Event Attendance Form which is posted on the blog and turn it in at the next AED meeting or during AED office hours. The form will require a signature from the presenter at the event

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS You must submit your applications for ASSOCIATE membership by Wednesday, Nov 16th Deadline for FULL membership: February 6th, 2017 Remember, you cannot participate in our awesome meetings, events, and networking without becoming an associate member! All forms can be found on our blog, under applications.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS How do you turn in applications and payment to become a member? Turn in all applications and pre-health forms and buy Black and White Party Tickets: TONIGHT! Or, look for this girl! Haley Phillips– Treasurer Office Hours: Lobby of the SSMB Wednesday, Nov 16th from 5-6:45 PM

SOCIAL EVENTS

MAKING CARDS FOR VETERANS Date: Tuesday, November 15th Time: 6:30 PM Place: Fishbowl (third floor of library)

BLACK AND WHITE PARTY Date/Time: Friday, November 18th at 6:30 PM Place: Tegan’s House-- 22A Pitt St. (yellow house) What: Our annual fundraiser for the Neighborhood House! Come socialize with your AED friends. There will be food & drinks (BYOB over 21). We will be auctioning Kaplan MCAT books, Kaplan prep course ($2000 value), & NextStep MCAT books! We will also raffle off gift cards to Caviar and Bananas, Kudu Coffee, and more! Tickets: Buy tickets up front at the end of the meeting or at Haley’s office hours Cost: $15

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

HOMELESS SUPPLY DRIVE Drop- Off Dates: November 16-18th Where: 136 Queen Street (Right door); Please leave it on the porch! Supplies: Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, shampoo, soap, tampons, razors, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and hats/gloves Don’t forget to write your name clearly on the supplies so we know who to give credit to!

FEEDING THE HOMELESS When: Saturday, Nov 19th Time: 11:30 AM- 1 PM Where: North Charleston (2025 Reynolds Ave) We are going to deliver food and the hygiene supplies from our drive.

SPEAKERS

MUSC M1/M2 PANEL Who: Kyle Toth, Terral Patel, and Matthew DeMarco Contact: tothk@musc.edu patterra@musc.edu demarcma@musc.edu

PHYSASSIST SCRIBES Who: Lynn Marshall (PhysAssist Recruiter) and India Robbins (Scribe Ambassador) Contact: lynn.marshall@iamscribe.com

MEDEX ACADEMY Who: Juliana Wallace What: A pre-med summer program through the Greenville Hospital System Contact: wallaceja@g.cofc.edu Website: http://university.ghs.org/medex/

OTHER INFORMATION

T-SHIRTS! Coming This Spring! $20 Come down front after the meeting to sign up or sign up on the Google Doc in this week’s summary e-mail.

Support your fellow aed member’s research! Calling all female AED members: Take Grace Moxley’s bachelor’s essay survey to support local women’s health research and to be entered for a chance to win a Lush gift basket! Watch for the link in this week’s summary e-mail and share it with your friends!