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

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

3. Pre-Dental Club Advisor
Dr. Rhonna Cohen
Polina

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
Jessica

7. How do I become an Active Member?
•15x PTS required to remain on the MASTER LIST and to be considered ACTIVE for the 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

8. 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 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

9. How do I join the Executive Board next year?
•30x PTS REQUIRED to apply to run for a position for 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

10. 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

11. Website & Social Media
UICPDC
Jessica

12. 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 ed 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

13. 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
Polina

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

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