ΟΘ Annual Chapter Report 2015 Presented by: Kylie Holway, OMS-IV, President

 Chapter Goals  To develop members into community philanthropists  To advance Osteopathic awareness in the community  To promote scholastic excellence  To support underserved communities of the Denver metro area

 Current membership: 35 student members  26 from Class of 2016  9 from Class of 2017  0 from Class of 2018 **Currently in application process

 Application deadline Sept 25 th, 2015; notified of acceptance Oct 10 th, 2015  Actively working with administration on moving this process to mid-August  Acceptance based on application scoring  Scored anonymously by two separate members  Points given for service, honors, personal statement, etc.  Top 67% of applicants are accepted

 Application Eligibility  Cumulative GPA above 80%  Top 25% of class by GPA at the time of application  Must have completed two semesters of course work  Good academic standing and without any Honor Code violations  Demonstrated service and community involvement

 To Maintain membership all members must:  Pass all clinical rotations  Not incur any honor code violations  10 hours community service per year

 Leadership  President – Kylie Holway, OMS-IV  Vice President – Veronica Meierbachtol, OMS-IV  Secretary – Alexandra Loza, OMS-IV  Treasurer – Kate Huff, OMS-IV  Volunteer Coordinator – Currently unfilled, to be elected at first meeting October 13 th. Will be held by OMS-III student.  Faculty Advisor – Jill Pitcher, DO

 Financial  Current balance: $3,  Club funds generated from student fees distributed amongst all student clubs and fundraisers (mentioned later) ▪ All club members must select SSP as one of their “funded clubs” for all semesters upon acceptance

 Child health advocacy  Denver Osteopathic Foundation “Food, Fun, Fitness” program  Concerts For Kids “Community Day”  Goal to become regularly involved in Special Olympics Colorado

 Medical volunteers at area events  Project C.U.R.E.  9Health Fair

 Donor Alliance  Registering students/community for the Colorado Donor registry

 “Mini Med School”  Area undergrads  Open house at RVUCOM for potential students  Preparation and information

 Academic Development  Tutoring ▪ Members encouraged to participate in COM peer tutoring  Board and Subject exam preparation ▪ Guides for success ▪ Tutoring

 Aimed at fostering a collegial environment within the COM  Pinning ceremony  Match day celebration  Graduation mixer  Fundraisers ▪ Koozie sales at graduation and during school year

THANK YOU!