1. January 24, 2012 Eta Sigma Gamma

2. President Position for 2012-13 President-Elect for this Spring/President for 2012-13 has re-opened if anyone is interested in shadowing Kellie and learning about ESG Previous President Elect couldn't fulfill the time requirement because of prep courses for Optometry school Come talk to Kellie after the meeting if you are interested!

3. Approval of Bylaws Our chapter’s bylaws were revised to accommodate new position (President- Elect) Vote to accept revisions & new bylaws!!

4. Trivia Question! According to the CDC, what is the current rate of childhood obesity? a)10% b)15% c)20% d)25%

5. Graduation Honor Cords In order to get an honor cord- you MUST bring a check for $15 to the next meeting (February 7)! You must meet all of the point requirements by the end of the semester Your check will reserve your graduation cord- you will receive them at induction!

6. ESG Point Opportunity Students needed to teach small groups of seventh graders an array of health topics (diabetes, obesity, etc)- Sign up if you are interested after the meeting! WED./THURS. from (8:00-8:42am) at St. Michael's Episcopal IF YOU SIGN UP: YOU MUST BE COMMITTED, ON TIME, PREPARED.

7. Research Point Opportunity Genomics Training Program with Dr. Chen The ultimate goal of this program is to promote awareness and understanding of the role genomics plays in health February 6 from 6-9 pm Members who attend will receive $25, 1 research point, and useful knowledge!

8. Be The Match Registry Drives February 8 (Wednesday) & February 23 (Thursday) It is MANDATORY that members work a one hour shift! Please make sure you sign up after the meeting- there are 8 spots for each one hour shift 1 teaching or service point

9. Focus Groups To improve the RESEARCH aspect of ESG The researchers are interested in identifying strategies for providing information about misconceptions without jeopardizing the likelihood of participants being willing to register.

10. Focus Groups At the next meeting, graduate officers will provide more information about focus groups so that you all will understand how it works Focus group discussions will be held at the chapter meeting on February 21 (1 research point) Participation is voluntary- other research point opportunities will be available if you choose not to participate

11. Focus Groups We will need volunteers to transcribe the recordings of the focus group (1 service point) There will be a follow-up meeting (DATE TBA) to organize the data that will be presented at the April 3 meeting (1 research point)

12. Trivia Question! Between the years 1999 and 2009, what proportion of adults met the federal guidelines for aerobic activity? a)one-tenth b)one-fourth c)one-fifth d)One-third

13. The Big Event Mark your calendars- March 24, 2012 1 service point We will keep you posted as we receive information!

14. Alpha Pi Chapter- PDIE We will have representatives from many different health career tracks & professional programs! Great opportunity to speak with people who have been in your shoes- get their perspective on applications, interviews, jobs.. etc. April 17, 2012 (same time and date as the chapter meeting- different location!) 1 education point

15. Relay for Life The ESG officers will not be organizing a team- but we encourage those of you who want to participate to do so! April 20-21, 2012 1 service point

16. Dancing for the Health of It “Dancing with the Stars” event to raise money for Health for All- we had a blast! Mark your calendars- Friday, April 13 (evening) 1 service point

17. February Bulletin Board Be sure to sign up for the bulletin board & photography after the meeting! Vote on potential topics  American Heart Month  Fighting the Flu  Health Benefits of Chocolate

18. Kaplan Test Prep! Kaplan will be hosting a PRACTICE GRE Saturday February 25, 2012 at 10:00 am At the Veterinary Medical Sciences Building Questions?? Email maria.pate@kaplan.com maria.pate@kaplan.com

19. ESG Graduate Members Graduate Requirements

20. Dates & Other Reminders Please look over the dates and events handout for the semester! Next meeting: February 7 at 5:30 pm Bring graduation honor cord money to reserve yours- $15!!!