5 TH GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 7 TH, 2012 UTSA PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SOCIETY

At LEAST 50 points scheduled in Fall semester.* Distinguished = 30 points Recognized = 20 points Active = 10 points Meetings: 1 point Donations: $1/1 point Meeting with shirt: 2 points Various Events: 2 points Fundraising Event:3 points Volunteer Event: 4 points You must be a recognized member to run for office! Contact Catalina for inquiries on attained points: The mission of the Pre-PA Society is to encourage, recognize and promote the personal and professional development of those students who have expressed an interest in becoming reputable health care providers. Furthermore, the organization will serve to promote awareness of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession as a viable career choice, to provide each member with a thorough understanding of the role of the PA profession, and to support each member through the PA application. WELCOME! Point System Membership Deadline to become Fall member : November, 29 th 2012 $20/semester $30/year T-Shirt included of your size and color! (Orange, White, or Blue) Contact Jenna to pay dues:

BECOME A PRE-PA OFFICER Positions Available for Spring 2013 Treasurer Keeps financial records for year, including fundraising, membership dues, donations, and monetary transactions. Organizes fundraisers. Keeps and organizes membership records, bank statements, and receipts. Is primary bank account holder. Other duties as required. Public Relations Assist with making and maintaining banners and flyers for various events. Update websites with current and future events. Maintain inbox and Facebook account. Other duties as required. Historian Keeps record of yearly events. Documents with photography and log book. Other duties as required. What to do to become an officer… Become a Recognized Member (20 points) Pay Dues Donate Volunteer Attend Events, Fundraisers or Meetings Apply by Nov 29 th 2012 Applications available through or online! Turn in in-person or send to Why become an Officer? Amplifies your PA applications with leadership qualities and teamwork abilities in action, while learning and helping others like yourself. What makes an ideal Officer? Someone that can devote time and effort while maintaining personal responsibilities. Keywords: Teamwork, Communication, Eagerness, Problem Solving, Member Oriented

PA SOCIETY NEWS

VOLUNTEER EVENTS Habitat for Humanity Excellence Dr., off Old Pearsall Rd. November 10 th, :00 – 3:00 PM Haven for Hope 1 Haven for Hope Way November 24 th, :00 – 4:00 PM Corazon Med Clinic 315 East Travis St. Basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church Every Sunday 7: :00 AM 2 Members Only Indicate on the sign-up sheet if you will be carpooling or needing a ride, and meet at Convocation Center one hour prior to event. Contact Aisha to sign-up:

DONATIONS FOR CORAZON CLINIC Needed Items Ibuprofen Tylenol Benadryl Cough drops Naproxen (Advil) Hydrocortisone Nasal spray Ace bandages Vitamins Condoms Cotton balls Socks Athletes foot cream Stethoscope* Points Awarded! For every dollar spend 1 point awarded. $1 = 1 point Bring your receipt with items to meetings or drop off with officers on campus. Contact Andrea for DT campus T/R: (956) Contact Cat for Main campus T/R: (210) Contact Jenna for Main campus M/W/F: (361)

CREATING A HEALTHY MEAL ON A BUDGET. SHORT PRESENTATION, DEMONSTRATION / MEAL PREPARATION. PRESENTATION & RECIPES TO BE AVAILABLE ONLINE. MINGLE WITH YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS AND MEET YOUR OFFICERS! WHERE : REC CENTER WHEN : WEDNESDAY, NOV 28 7 PM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SET-UP & CLEAN-UP. AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 25 STUDENTS, WITH PRIORITY TO PAID MEMBERS. BRING YOUR FRIENDS! EAT FOR FREE! KITCHEN DEMONSTRATION EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET END OF THE YEAR SOCIAL

2 ND BLS CLASS ADDED! For those who missed the first, this BLS class has been added. Please sign-up ASAP! ContactJenna

LAST FUNDRAISER Donut and Coffee/Hot Chocolate Sale Thursday, November 29 th (next meeting date) In front of MH building at 8 AM Options for Members: Assist with selling on date Create a sign for advertisement Donate or Purchase goods Participation will earn you POINTS!

FALL 2012 EVALUATIONS Please fill out our short eval for 2 points! This is your society so let us know how we are doing in order to improve for next semester. Download at our website! Thanks!

UTSA GRADUATE SPEAKER: PA OHLA

THANK YOU FOR COMING! Next Meeting Thu, Nov. 29 th 2012 Chicano-Cultural UC :00 – 8:00 pm Contact Us! Andrea - President (956) Cat - Vice-President Jenna - Treasurer Aisha - Volunteer Coordinator pasocietyutsa.webs.com facebook.com/pasociety.utsa