1. Occupational Therapy Society (OTS)
General Meeting #2: February 26, 2019

2. WELCOME TO OTS! OUR MISSION:
We aim to inform Texas A&M students and the Bryan/College Station community about the field of Occupational Therapy and opportunities within it.

3. Membership Requirements Secretary: Ragan Henson
Maintain a 2.5 GPA
Attend 4 OTS events (meetings, socials, service, etc.)
Complete 5 service hours (work, volunteer, shadowing, leadership, etc.)
If you cannot attend 4 events, every 2 extra service hours you complete will count for 1 event attendance point.
Pay semester dues (cash, check, or marketplace) → $25 per semester
How do I keep track of my membership points? Check the google doc on the recap or on the website.

4. Semester Dues Treasurer: Kaelyn Marini
Cash, check, or marketplace
Google TAMU Marketplace → OTS → Dues
If you paid your dues last week, we have the correct t-shirts and you can grab a FREE one today!

5. Social Events Social Chair: Lacey Wert
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Chick-fil-A Profit Share two weeks ago!! We had a great turnout!
Game Night: March 6, 2019
Play some games, eat some food, & get to know other members!! This is a great way to make friends in OTS.
Location: 508 Thompson Street
Time: 8:30PM-10:30PM
Small Groups
Get with Lacey if you are currently not in one, but would like to be.
Also, be on the lookout for small group study dates soon!

6. Service Events Service Chair: Diya Wazirali
Events to look forward to this semester:
Able, Active, & Adaptive Conference: March 1st
Promote inclusion, and support of individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities
Walk, Speakers, Silent Disco, Presentations, and workshops!
Sign up to volunteer:
OR just attend the event! Bring friends and families to help support

7. Service Events cont. Service Chair: Diya Wazirali
Events to look forward to this semester:
The Big Event: March 30th
Down Syndrome Association 7th Annual SUPERGALA
OT Appreciation Month: April
Baskets for the local Occupational Therapists
LAST SEMESTER, we were able to raise enough money to buy & donate headphones to the Brazos Valley Rehab Center!!

8. Tamuots.weebly.com Web Coordinator: Aneida Valdez
Need shadowing hours?
Visit our website at
Click on the volunteer tab to find difference service opportunities
Applying for OT school?
Click on the OT program tab to find information on different schools, the application process, GRE, and advising
Follow us!
Facebook: Texas A&M OTS
Join a small group on GroupMe

9. CPR Classes FEB. 3, 2PM-7PM MAR. 17, 2PM-7PM APR. 7, 2PM-7PM
MAY 12, 2PM-7PM
CPR Certifications are a great way to add a certification to your OTCAS application when applying to OT school. These classes listed above are offered at the tamu rec and cost $75-$80.

10. Summer Opportunities!
AOTA (The American Occupational Therapy Association) has great resources to further your career in OT. Check out this link to find 32 Creative Ways to Find OT Experience and Diversify Your Resume.
If you are interested in researching different ways to get OT experience this summer:
Hands at Home Therapy (previously known as Games with Gabe)
Volunteer with the Muscular Dystrophy Camp (June 1 - June 7)
Work as a camp counselor at Camp Courageous in Iowa
Work at Comfort Keepers
Volunteer for a week at Camp Blessing
Start setting up shadowing opportunities
Find a job as a caregiver
Volunteer at a nursing home

11. Health Symposium Tuesday, Feb. 26th 10am-2pm MSC
PRE-OT ADVISOR:
BRIE GARCIA
209 KOLDUS BUILDING
tx.ag/psaworkshops
Health Symposium Tuesday, Feb. 26th 10am-2pm MSC

12. GUEST SPEAKERS: Mike Bradley, UTRGV & Joanne Flanagan, UTMB