1. Eta Sigma Gamma Alpha Pi Chapter

2. 2011-2012 Officers President: Kellie Nolen Vice President: Kelsey Doege Co-VPs: Brittany Rosen & Elizabeth Kaster Secretary: Faith Fitzpatrick Treasurer: Sarah Placker Historian: Lindsay Farries

3. 2011-2012 Graduate Officers & Faculty Sponsors Graduate Officers: Brittany Rosen Elizabeth Kaster Faculty Sponsors: Dr. Elisa Beth McNeill Amber Muenzenberger

4. Must be a health major Must have been at TAMU for 2 semesters Must have at least a 2.75 GPA Requirements for Membership

5. Plan, implement, & evaluate health education programs Provide health services Recognize academic achievement Support health education advocacy initiatives Promote professional standards and ethics Provide networking activities among students and professionals Goals of Eta Sigma Gamma

6. Research, Teaching, and Service Three Pillars of ESG

7. Meet friends you’ll have in health classes Get to know TAMU professors on a personal level Professional development Networking to graduate schools Opportunity to work with graduate students Benefits of Joining ESG

8. Facts about ESG National Health Education Honorary Established in 1967 in Muncie, Indiana Over 80 chapters throughout the US Official colors are green and gold Official flower is the Trillium

9. ESG chapter at Texas A&M University Established in 1978 Health honor society Alpha Pi Chapter

10. Oversees the research pillar of ESG Undergrads are incorporated into the process to make them familiar with research We work towards professional development, which includes items such as: Published manuscripts Conferences Educational & leadership opportunities Offers mentorship Graduate ESG

11. Kaplan Test Prep Partnership Free practice tests, events, seminars, and workshops Two Kaplan Course Scholarships valued at up to $1,999 for ESG members A 10% discount towards purchase of Kaplan Online, Classroom, or Private Tutoring package Fundraising events & guest speakers

12. CAMCO & Eta Sigma Gamma Cancer Advocacy Movement for Colleges & Outreach Promote cancer prevention, early detection, and how students can help ESG is one organization out of four at TAMU that is participating in CAMCO Working with Scott & White- Nadja

13. Encourage college students to join the Marrow Registry Educate on the myths and facts about being a bone marrow donor Coordinate a BE THE MATCH Registry Drive Facilitate a focus group about marrow donation BE THE MATCH Marrow Registry

14. Attendance is required at all of the ESG meetings Everyone is given one free absence For every absence beyond this that is not University excused must be made up by acquiring additional points (1 point for every missed meeting) Attendance

15. National ESG Organization requires that all members attend the meetings in business casual attire If there is a reason you cannot dress in business casual please discuss it with the officers/advisors Dress Code

16. Must get a total of 8 points over the year (Fall and Spring semester) to be inducted in the Spring 2 Research, 2 Teaching, 2 Service, and 2 from any category ESG Alpha Pi Point System

17. Fall Point Opportunities Cheek Swab Kit & Be The Match Registration Training Be The Match Donor Registry Drive Lone Star Circle of Life Tour Cornerstone Event: Focus Groups Bulletin Board Decoration CITI Training (online)

18. Spring Point Opportunities Cornerstone Event: Cancer Education PDIE (professional/graduate schools) The Big Event Relay for Life Dancing for the Health of It Bulletin Board Decoration

19. New Members: $135 National dues-$50 Local dues - $35 Initiation fee - $50 Returning Members: $85 National dues- $50 Local dues - $35 Membership Fees Dues need to be paid at the first meeting (September 20)

20. Graduation cords will be available for $15 The National ESG requirements must be met- 8 points acquired and must be inducted Graduation Cords

21. We hope to see you there! Remember: the first meeting will be September 20! ESG is a great way to get involved at TAMU, meet your peers, and network among health care providers and graduate schools