Sigma Sigma Phi Alpha Chapter

Class of 2017 Induction Ceremony

Meetings 1. Organizational, Calendar Planning, set 2017 goals and discuss expectations, discuss service projects and assign leaders. 2. Preparation and organization for Summer Projects - Taste of Kirksville Club Fair, Designated Driver, Field Day, Anatomy Mock Practical #1. 3. Preparation and organization for Fall Projects – Mock Anatomy Practical #2, Merit Badge, Dr. Bag, etc. 4. Preparation and Organization for Winter Projects – Board Review Program USMLE vs. COMLEX, First Aid for moms, Show a Little Love, etc. 5. Preparation and Organization for Spring Projects – Healthy Family Cooking, SSP 101, fundraising, Induction of class of 2018, etc.

Projects May 2014: Designated Driver Program July: Activities Fair – Taste of Kirksville August: Field Day Sports Fundraiser; Anatomy Mock Practical I September: Application/Interview for new members October: Anatomy Mock Practical II; Fall Inductions; Dr. Bag November: Merit Badge December: Board meeting with Tim Tucker January: First Aid For Moms February: Show a little love project March: SSP 101; Healthy Family Cooking April 2015: Mini Med School; New Member Induction

Designated Driver Program Drivers for the graduating Class of They celebrated their achievement at the local winery and we will be available to provide safe transportation home for them To ensure safety and fun while promoting responsibility

Field Day Hosted a sports fundraiser where students were able to relax and enjoy a day of field day type activities including water balloons, basketball, and others.

Anatomy Mock Practical ✦ SSP members conduct two mock anatomy practicals to help prepare 1 st year medical students for success

Dr. Bag Program Members visit local preschools and kindergarten classes Local children learn about the instruments used by doctors and nurses ✦ Children have the opportunity to ask questions and share stories regarding their experiences with their doctor!

Boy/Girl Scout Merit Badge College Complete all objectives necessary for boys to earn Medicine badge and girls to earn Health badge

Board Meeting Opportunity for medical students to ask Tim Tucker, Learning Resources Advisor, about studying for Boards He answered student questions and provided helpful hints to prepare for the test

First aid for moms Members educated moms on first aid for their kids They provided various educational materials to teach first time moms about important topics in caring for a child

Show-A-Little-Love! Thank you cards for the faculty/staff Delivered with homemade goodies!

Healthy Family Cooking This event was held for families in the community to discuss the importance of healthy eating There were four stations at this event including: Good Food, Bad Food, Germs, and Tooth Health

Mini Med School Mini Med School booths: Nutrition Bones & joints “Doctor bag” Exercises and stretches Oral health Wound care OMM demo Splints & wraps

Goals ✦ To maintain our status on campus and national stage ✦ To reach out to Alumni SSP members to create a social network for students ✦ To expand our involvement and encourage collaboration with other ATSU organizations and the Kirksville community

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