PTE MARCH MEETING

Agenda Update from Nationals Sam & Louie’s Recap Distance update PHPSG Lunch DL update Elections! Journal club

Inductions…. We got the green light from Nationals We can officially induct members after one semester in the program! Thank you all for your feedback on this matter!

Sam & Louie's 85+ people 17 teams Fun times! Thank you to all involved!

Distance Meet and Greet Faces to names! Great feedback and ideas There are definitely areas for improvement but the best news is that distance students want to be involved and appreciate our continued efforts to create more opportunities!

AOTA Conference 2014! Who is attending AOTA Conference in April? Plan to get all Creighton PTE students, (campus, Alaska, & PPOTD) attending conference, together Pi Theta Alumni Reception on Thursday, April 3 rd from 7:30-9:30 at the Hilton Baltimore Holiday Ballroom 4 More details as it gets closer!

“Coast to Coast” Food Drive Plan to hold a PTE food drive, late March-mid April Exact dates not yet confirmed Had some interest from PPOTD students to participate Please me if you are interested so we can coordinate & work together! Questions?

PHPSG Lunch Fundraiser Last semester About $200, a BIG THANK YOU to all who helped out!! Sienna/Francis House This semester April 10 th, Thursday, Sarah’s place, 12 pm- 1pm Stir fry! Google doc to sign up to help! (Thanks in advance!!) FVuUEVpN0xsZWpLcGdvNGFBRjF4d0E&usp=drive_web#gid=0 FVuUEVpN0xsZWpLcGdvNGFBRjF4d0E&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Distinguished Lecturer Update Keep networking with community OTs! Extra credit now offered by a professor for each year! Dinner – immediately following the lecture 7:30-7:45 depending on questions Location – Crave 3 course meal with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages - $17 - $18 PTE will be covering tax and tip Options for salad and main course Adult beverages are on your own tab Free parking the structure! OR metered parking is free at this time

Distinguished Lecturer Update Look for a meeting request for dinner Think about it before you accept or decline If you accept, you ARE RSVPING TO GO And will be responsible to pay even if you do not go I will have dates soon for when RSVPs are needed and when money will need to be turned in Cash or check to PTE Once we have the RSVPs, that group will get an to a googledoc to make food selections

Elections!! Each candidate will speak Erin will send an link to the voting survey Each person can only vote once Make sure you are ready to vote when you open the survey! Voting will be open until Friday the 7 th 12:00pm Announcement will be made after closing of ballot

Candidate for President: Lindsay Records I have really enjoyed my new role in the organization as class of 2015 representative, and I would like to increase my involvement by running for president for the upcoming year. After being involved on the exec board this semester I think I can help make the transition to next year successful based on my gained understanding of the processes and projects already in place. The small nature of the organization makes it conducive to a high level of interaction among members, which is something I would like to continue developing in the upcoming year.

Candidate for Vice President: Kendra Solko I am very passionate about our National OT Honor Society! GO OT! Fits into my passions and goals in life to promote and advocate for OT and empower others to promote positive change! I have helped serve and advertise for PHPSG lunch fundraiser I admire and look forward to the distinguished lecturer each year! As part of Jennie’s DL committee this year I am familiar with this duty. I have already been scheming up fun ideas and potential DL’s for next year!

Candidate for Treasurer: Keven Carney Since joining Pi Theta after my first academic year, I have been looking for ways to get more involved and make Pi Theta a larger presence on campus. I really connect with the organizations mission of promoting research and evidence based practice, and I as treasurer I would like to work with the occupational therapy staff on ways to help make small improvements to the current research curriculum. I also believe in assisting others in the learning process and have taken on the role of a tutor in anatomy and kinesiology for the organization. Working with the current executive team to put on their annual trivia night cemented my decision to run for treasurer because the responsibilities of the position—budgetary oversight and communication with the national chapter—as well as the opportunity to fundraise and improve our local chapter, both intrigue me and play to my strengths. I hope I am strongly considered for this position, and I can’t wait to get started!

Candidate for Treasurer: Megen Wulf I would like to be treasurer to be able have an opportunity to be greater involved within the organization as well as involvement at the national level and to have the opportunity to help plan and create creative fundraisers for the organization. I have previous experience as a treasurer of another organization in undergraduate but haven't yet had the opportunity to be involved in leadership here at Creighton. Some strengths I think I could bring to the position are: organization, creativity, and passion. Participation in organization so far: -Helped out with food fundraiser in the fall -Part of the distinguished lecturer committee -Co-leading journal club in April

Candidate for Campus-Distance Liaison: Justine Bucy I have been involved with Pi Theta Epsilon by participating in the induction ceremony and monthly meetings, as well as the Pi Theta Trivia Night. This semester I am serving on the Distinguished Lecturer Committee. I chose to run for this position because I would like to become more involved with Pi Theta Epsilon. I am excited to lead and become more involved with the journal club, and I’m eager to work with the distance and post-professional students to find new ways for these members to participate more fully in meetings and projects.

Candidate for Campus-Distance Liaison: Molly Ham I am interested in Pi Theta’s distance liaison position for several reasons. First, I would be honored to get to know the distance and post- professional members on a professional level. Additionally, I would enjoy holding the responsibility of mediating concerns and ideas for improvement in order to ensure that these members’ voices are heard. Finally, I would like to continue on with the changes Leesa has made this past year that encourage more involvement by the distance and post- professional members, including the development of the journal club.

PLEASE VOTE NOW!! Voting will be open until Friday at 12:00PM

JOURNAL CLUB