AOA National Convention Orlando, Florida October 30, 2011 Presented By: B. Bryan Graham, OMSII, President Sigma Sigma Phi Gamma Chapter LECOM Erie, Pennsylvania

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 Sigma Sigma Phi Gamma’s Goals

 Monthly Meetings  Service Projects at Voices for Independence and Ophelia Project  Bi-annual Blood Drives  Fundraising: Business card sale  Ambassadorship  Additional community service projects How We Succeed in Our Goals

General club meeting the fourth Tuesday of every month to discuss upcoming events and promote fellowship amongst student colleagues Members participate in community service and fundraising events as part of their SSP commitment SSP Monthly Meetings

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 their communities. Holiday dinners and events: Halloween, Thanksgiving Voices for Independence

The Ophelia Project serves youth and adults who are affected by relational and other non-physical forms of aggression by providing them with a unique combination of tools, strategies and solutions. STAR Program: Work with 1 st and 2 nd graders on self-esteem, teamwork, attitude, and respect CASS Program: Creating A Safe School Anti-bullying education for students and parents GirlTalk/GuyTalk: Work with middle school and high school students on self-esteem, nutrition, exercise, positive decision making General maintenance help such as office work and filing Ophelia Project

Collaborative effort with Community Blood Bank of Erie, PA Held at LECOM campus every spring and fall since 2002 SSP orchestrates the donations of students, faculty, staff and community, and works in concert with the blood bank to ensure efficient collection Next blood drive: November 2 nd Bi-Annual Blood Drives

The Blood Mobile

Interview Lunches On Campus Day Welcome to Pathways Ambassadorship

Relay for Life Heart Walk Fit for Life LECOM Health Fair LECOM Scholarship Auction Additional Service Events

Gamma – seton hill Vice President: Camille LoricaVice President: Camille Lorica Secretary: Sheema SamdaniSecretary: Sheema Samdani Treasurer: Adam GloveTreasurer: Adam Glove

Gamma – Seton Hill What We Have Done Walk a Mile in Her ShoesWalk a Mile in Her Shoes Health Fair at St. Anne’s Home in GreensburgHealth Fair at St. Anne’s Home in Greensburg Heart Walk (w/ American Heart Association)Heart Walk (w/ American Heart Association) Paper Recycling EventPaper Recycling Event Canned Food DriveCanned Food Drive SSP ambassadors at Seton Hill!SSP ambassadors at Seton Hill! What We Have Planned Community Health Fair in GreensburgCommunity Health Fair in Greensburg Christmas Cards for the MilitaryChristmas Cards for the Military Dorm Talks at Seton Hill UniversityDorm Talks at Seton Hill University Assisting at Seton Hill Blood DrivesAssisting at Seton Hill Blood Drives

Walk a Mile in her shoes In association with the Blackburn Center of Greensburg, we raised money and walked to support the fight against domestic abuse EVERYONE, including the men, had to walk in heels! (some brave men pictured at right)

It is with great enthusiasm that we remain steadfast in these efforts as we continually grow and evolve to meet the perpetually changing needs of our student colleagues and the community at large. SSP Gamma Chapter Executive Board LECOM Final Thoughts

Thank you!