1. SPTA Meeting #1

2. Welcome!

3. Mission Vision Values
Vision Statement: To create a organization culture which fosters student engagement in the American Physical Therapy Association.
Mission Statement: Provide opportunities for individual students to explore their personalized interests in the physical therapy profession.
Purpose Statement (University):To serve as a liaison between the Physical Therapy Program and the university as a whole.

4. Conferences!
APTA National Student Conclave- The Only APTA conference for students, by students. Oct 13th, Providence, RI
FPTA Annual Conference- Learn how your state chapter governs itself. Sept 29th, Orlando, FL
FPTA Spring Conference-two-day event focusing primarily on continuing education sessions and networking opportunities. March 29th, Orlando, FL
APTA Education and Leadership Conference- Taking flight and advancing PT education to promote access and equity. Oct 13th, Jacksonville, FL. Volunteer Opportunity available.
FPTA Student Conclave- Join student members of the FPTA and vendors for a full day of education and networking! Feb 15th, Miami, FL

5. FPTA KICKBALL event 12 people Sign up online
Cost is 25$ but we will cover half of that cost

6. Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)

7. PT Pub Night 3rd Thursday of every month @ Hoptinger in Jax Beach
From 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This is a great way to network with PT’s, PTA’s, and SPT’s out in the community

8. Budget Revenue: Jags Games SGA Funding SPTA Dues Fundraisers Expenses:
SPTA Meetings
Fun events
CSM
FPTA Kickball
FPTA Annual Conference
FPTA Student Conclave
FPTA Spring Conference
White Coat Ceremony
Semi - Formal

9. Volunteer events Surfers for Autism - October 6th
Parkinson’s Moving Day - Nov. 10th
Group Exercise Classes at Sunrise Senior Living Community
Sept. 22, Oct. 27th
Weekly events with Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Spring
Night to Shine
Gate River Run
Donna Marathon

10. SEMI-FORMAL!!- Sat. October 27th
Looking for 5-8 people to help plan this
Help with set-up and tear down, theme/planning
Sign-up genius

11. PT Day of service We will be partnering with Keiser PTA program
Details to come :)

12. Fundraising events Jags Games
Alcohol training
What to expect for those who haven’t done it before
Additional questions???
Fundraising events other than Jags (do not count as requirement)
Blaze: last time we got over $60...Woo
Southern Swells
Green Room

13. Merchandise orders DEADLINE = THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 24TH @ MIDNIGHT!
Pay your dues on the form
Equipment should be here this week
All other merchandise will be here in about 2 weeks

14. Things to think about
Try not to be overwhelmed during your first few weeks, but get ready for a lot of work!
Find a routine that works for you
Be prepared to change your current study habits
Find people you study well with
Check off your boxes

15. Things to think about
Most importantly..don’t forget to take care of yourself!!

16. Picture!