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Sigma Sigma Phi - Gamma Chapter. LECOM Erie, PA. AOA National Convention San Diego, California Sunday, October 7 th , 2012 . Presented by: Prashant Patel, OMS II, President. VICE PRESIDENT I Angela Manglitz. PRESIDENT Prashant Patel. TREASURER Alex Shin. SECRETARY Lauren Young. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Sigma Sigma Phi - Gamma Chapter
AOA National ConventionSan Diego, California
Sunday, October 7th, 2012
LECOMErie, PA
Presented by: Prashant Patel, OMS II, President
LeadershipPRESIDENT
Prashant PatelVICE
PRESIDENT IAngela Manglitz
TREASURERAlex Shin
SECRETARYLauren Young
“Don’t let your studies interfere with your education.”
- Henry Rutgers
Our motivation
Positively impact the community at large through service projects and charitable fundraisers
Strengthen the presence and awareness of Osteopathy in the local community
Promote fellowship amongst the student body and continue the scholastic standing of its members and its colleagues
Our Chapter’s Goals
Hold monthly meetings Organize service projects at Voices for
Independence and Ophelia Project Organize bi-annual Blood Drives Fundraise
Business card sale Scholarship Auction
Ambassadorship Additional community service projects
To achieve our goals, we:
Monthly Meetings• General club meeting
the fourth Tuesday of every month• Discuss upcoming events and service
opportunities• Promote open discussion and fellowship
among colleagues
• To fulfill their commitment to SSP, members participate in community service and fundraising events
Voices for Independence• Non-profit organization
that provides independent living support and services to people with disabilities• Dedicated to creating a service delivery
system that empowers people with disabilities to take control of their lives, and become active and productive members of the community
• Five tenets:• Advocacy• De-institutionalization• Information and referral• Peer support• Skills training
Voices for Independence• Events with SSP
volunteer support:• October 2011: Chill’s And
Thrill’s
• December 2011: Gift Wrapping
• May 2012: Barrier Awareness Day
• June 2012: Independence Run
The Ophelia Project• Non-profit organization
that serves youth and adults who are affected by relational and other non-physical forms of aggression• Provides these individuals with a unique
combination of tools, strategies, and solutions
• Ongoing activities with SSP volunteer support• STAR Program• CASS Program• GirlTalk/GuyTalk• General Maintenance help at the office
Bi-Annual Blood Drives
Collaborative effort with Community Blood Bank of Erie, PA
Held at LECOM campus every fall and spring since 2002
SSP orchestrates the donations of the students, faculty, staff, and community to ensure efficient collection
THE BLOOD MOBILE
Fundraise• Annual Business Card Sale• LECOM Scholarship Auction
Ambassadorship
Interview Lunches Welcome to Pathways Rotations Review Community Health Fairs Future events:
GLEEcom / LECOM Live Board Exam Panel
Additional Service Events
Relay for LifeGlobal Youth Service DayCelebrateERIEClothing Drive
Leadership at LECOM Seton Hill
Vice President IMargaret Ciavarelli
Vice President IIAmbarin Faizi
Secretary Shannon Krell
TreasurerChris Chan
SPRING 2012 Events
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes to support Blackburn Center
Ronald McDonald House Welcome Bags for CHP
Events
Heart Walk at Seton Hill for AHA
Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Twin Lakes ParkFALL 2012
Red Cross Westmoreland Chapter Presentation and Membership Drive
EventsMembership Drive & Induction
Co-sponsoring Welcome Bags for Expectant Mothers at Ronald McDonald House
(w/ Peds & OB/GYN Club)
Others:• Business Card Fundraiser Sale • SSP Lunch/Orientation Ambassadors • Community Health Fair • Red Cross Holiday Party for Military Families • Blood Drives with Seton Hill University • Dorm Talks at Seton Hill University
Final Thoughts
It is with great enthusiasm that we continually grow and evolve to meet the constant demands and perpetually changing needs of our student colleagues and the community at large.
Thank you!Sigma Sigma Phi – Gamma Chapter
Executive Board
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