Welcome Pre-Dental Club Members of 2017-2018! Polina

Your 2017-2018 Executive Board President - Scott Bicknell Vice President - Polina Gubareva Treasurer - Bob O’Sullivan Secretary - Jessica Stacko Polina

Pre-Dental Club Advisor Dr. Rhonna Cohen Email: rcohen@uic.edu Polina

What do we do? To provide a medium for guest speakers to come and speak to those interested in the oral health care To supply our members with current information about health sciences To give back to the community by providing service orientated volunteer work to local health care institutions To provide academic support for our members in regards to the dental school application process Polina

Volunteer and Special Events -Chicago Marathons (5K/15K) -Dental School Tours/Workshops -Dental Supplies Drive and Teaching Students About Oral Health -Food Depository/Homeless Shelter -Socials -Give Kids a Smile -Clinic and Research Day Polina

Meeting Minutes/Post Meeting Surveys •Busy Schedule? WE UNDERSTAND. JUST TELL US. •Utilize our website: uicpdc.weebly.com •Minutes will be posted the night of the meeting or latest morning after meeting •We want your FEEDBACK, we want your IDEAS, we want to answer any QUESTIONS you have! •Post-meeting survey link will be sent via email Jessica

How do I become an Active Member? •15x PTS required to remain on the MASTER LIST and to be considered ACTIVE for the 2017-2018 UIC Academic Year. •Also, dues are required to achieve active member status. •Active Member Roster will be available on our website for every academic year. •Makes you a well-rounded student Jessica

Point System Ways to Earn Points Penalties 2x PTS earned per meeting attended 2x PTS earned per 10x toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, etc. donated. (MAX 6x PTS per semester) 2x PTS earned per outside event/volunteer event attended (e.g. COD Open House, COD Pre-Dental Night, Midwinter Meeting, etc.) (NO LIMIT) 2x PTS earned per 10hrs Shadowing. (Signature of DR required for verification) (MAX 4x PTS per semester) 5x PTS earned for registering to be ASDA pre-dental member. Penalties 4x PTS deducted for last minute cancellations of ANY committed event unless provided with *valid excuse through email by no later than 10pm day of the event. 1x PTS deducted for failure to follow instructions for event. (e.g. improper dress attire, late arrival, etc.) Jessica

How do I join the Executive Board next year? •30x PTS REQUIRED to apply to run for a position for 2018-2019. Application deadline date is TBD. •5-minute speech for all 4 positions. •Get to know the current e-board so you can have an understanding of what they do. Scott

Dues 1 Semester Payment Option Cost: $15 T-Shirt will be provided only if there are leftovers for Spring 2018 and you pay $15 for the Spring 2 Semester Payment Option Cost: $25 T-Shirt included in price. Active Member Status. (unless member doesn’t fulfill 15x PT requirement) What do DUES go towards? Food that is provided for members at every meeting. Annual PDC T-Shirt order. Dental School Visits, Social Events, other events Bob

Website & Social Media http://uicpdc.weebly.com/ UICPDC Jessica

Outstanding Pre-Dent of the Month OPDM Outstanding Pre-Dent of the Month Recognizes Pre-Dental Members that go out of their way to make a difference in the community. Nominations for future OPDM's must be emailed uicpdc32@gmail.com no later than 7 days before the end of the month. OPDM's will be voted on based on: Meeting Attendance, Participation, Attitude, Going Above and Beyond, etc.) Bob

Office Hours -When: TBA -Time: TBA -Where: Room 479 in Campus Programs Student Center East (SCE) -Additional hours/meeting times can be scheduled by appointment with any e-board member via e-mail (uicpdc32@gmail.com) Polina

Thanks everyone for coming! Any Questions? Thanks everyone for coming! Jessica

Next Meeting! UIC College of Dentistry Admissions Presentation Where: UIC College of Dentistry When: 9/27/16 (Wednesday) Time: 4:30 pm Scott