Alpha Epsilon Delta The Pre-Professional Co-Ed Health Care Honor Society Virginia Tech Delta Chapter

Mission Statement Alpha Epsilon Delta is the National Health Pre- professional Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and others. The Society welcomes ALL students engaged in the pursuit of a professional healthcare career. AED offers opportunities for intellectual and professional development, provides a forum for students with common interests, and extends a program of service to benefit the college and university community.

Meeting Rules  Use of phones and computers is NOT permitted

Event Rules  Must give service/social chairs reasonable notice if you cannot attend an event you signed up for.  Failure to do so will result in the deduction of a point

Pre-Health Advising Ms. Carol Robinson  Pre-Health Advising Sessions: Twice per week in the Smith Career Center - Online registration required, there will be specific sessions for Freshmen/Sophomores and Juniors/Seniors. Check the Office of Pre-Health Advising website frequently for dates and times. Pre-Health Folder: Opened during your undergraduate career - contains your resume, letters of recommendation, copies of your personal statement, a photo, and a list of any medical experiences you have had Campus Interviews: Conducted by the Health Professions Committee in the spring of junior year (March-May)

Upcoming Social  D2 Brunch Rescheduled! (again)  Sunday, October 25 th  10:30-12  Stay at least 30 minutes for a point  Led By Kate Bukovec

Upcoming Social  Pumpkin Picking  Sunday, October 25 th  Meet in the Hillcrest lot at 12:30  Led by Taylor Lewis

Upcoming Social  Dress up for Halloween!  Monday, October 26 th - During the meeting  Movie Night  Monday, October 26 th - After the meeting  Unlimited  Led by Kate

Fundraising!  Bake sale outside of Moe’s  Friday, October 30 th 8-10pm Announcement from Joey!

Upcoming Service  Red Cross Blood Drive  Tuesday, October 20 th  11am-5pm  Sign-up on the website  CAN donate blood for a point  Send a picture to Rob

Upcoming Service Event  Recess Buddies  October 23 rd  Harding Elementary (Harding Avenue)  MUST bring your driver’s license  6 People Max  Haleigh Hixson

Ongoing Service Events  Micah’s Backpack  Contact Golzar  2 points max a semester  Humane Society  To sign up:  Members can receive a maximum of two points during each semester by volunteering at the humane society (are one hour shifts). After volunteering, they will need to tell the coordinators that they are here for Alpha Epsilon Delta, after which they will receive the necessary form.  Haleigh Hixon

Outside Service Events  Maximum of 1 point per semester  Can come from any service event that does not involve AED

Leadership Council  Appropriate Dress for Interviews  Phone Etiquette

Appropriate Dress for Interviews  Men: Business professional, polished/clean shoes, clean shaven, socks must match pant color  Women: Business professional, hair pulled back (preferably), little to no jewelry, no bright-colored nail polish, comfortable shoes

Phone Etiquette  State Name (clearly) – maybe even spell it out  Reason for your call  State your phone number (clearly and slowly) and repeat it

AED Apparel Long Sleeve: $5 Short sleeve/v-neck: $5 Crewneck: $7

Questions?

This Week's Speaker: Katie Beach HPA Advising

Attendance Cards  Please Write:  Name  Student ID number   Signature