Sigma Sigma Phi Alpha Chapter

Officers President: Andee Wilson Vice President: Krystin Engelhardt Secretary: Rachel Saul Treasurer: Kurtis Bradley

Class of 2012 Induction April 6th, 2009

Our members by the numbers... Class of 2010: 42 members Class of 2011: 34 members Class 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: $  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. ( 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

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