1. CPALS General Body Meeting: January

2. Welcome!  To new members, welcome, and to old members, welcome back!  A couple of reminders:  Make sure to sign in with an officer and if you’re registered, to sign in on the hospital computers as well  Monthly meetings are mandatory; if you cannot attend one of the two, you need to let our new secretary, Danielle, know.  Three strike policy-missing meetings without an excuse, being a no-show to events that you signed up for, missing clinic shifts without making them up all count as strikes

3. Registered Hospital Volunteer Requirements  “Active Role” in CPALS  1:1 pal  Clinic shift  Beads of Courage shift  Karl’s Books (also available to non-registered CPALS)  Fridays at 1:00  25 hours per semester (20 CPALS-specific if serving elsewhere in hospital too)  Attend monthly meetings  And of course, 3 Special Event/Fundraising requirements met

4. Non-registered Members CanCannot Attend monthly meetings Help prepare for events (baking, collecting supplies, making crafts, etc.) Attend events outside of the hospital: Relay For Life, Out and About Nights, Dance Marathon, family retreats Participate in monthly clinic events (maximum three per semester) if the event still has remaining slots open after registered members had a chance to sign up Participate in Karl’s Books Volunteer in a clinic shift Serve as a patient’s 1:1 pal

5. Beads of Courage  Shifts available (priority for CPALS who absolutely cannot have a 1:1 pal this semester)  Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs ~9-11am (slightly flexible depending on day)  Mandatory Training:  Get your own Beads of Courage necklace  1-2 sessions, 1 hour in length, 3 rd or 4 th week in January  1:1 CPALS whose pals are actively using this program are welcome to get trained too!  http://www.beadsofcourage.org/ http://www.beadsofcourage.org/

6. T-Shirts  T-shirts aren’t ready yet  Sincerest apologies-there were unforeseen setbacks  Should have them by the end of this month

7. New Members Dinner!  Thursday, January 22 at 6:30pm at McAlister’s Deli on Franklin St.  Come get dinner with other new members and officers, so you’ll know other CPALS as you work your clinic shifts and volunteer at special projects/fundraising events!  Open to new registered members and new non-registered members.  Funding is on your own. You can come eat a meal or just grab a drink and chat with fellow new members. Thanks for understanding that 100% of our funds go to serving our patients and families!

8. Staff Appreciation  Feb 3 rd  Sign up sheet for items will be sent out through email  Items will include: bananas, cream cheese, cups, juice  If bringing bananas, need to bring a bunch (4-5 bananas) and write a cute thank you message on each banana…aka “Thanks a bunch!”  1 service hr / item  No fundraising or special project credit

9. 1:1 Pals  We have a lot of kids that are waiting to be assigned.  Please consider applying for a 1:1 pal  If you’ve never had one before, now is a great time to apply!  Even if you have one already you can apply for another kiddo!  Especially if your pal isn’t coming that often.  Returning CPALS will now be required to have a pal, to ensure that everyone has an active role.

10. Current 1:1 Pals  Please remember that you are expected to be at ALL of your pal’s appointments.  You must fill out the “Here’s why I missed my pal’s appointment…” form if you do miss any appointments, go more than two days without visiting while pal is inpatient  Only a university scheduled class or illness is a legitimate excuse for missing.  Studying for a test doesn’t count  Remember: your pals are depending on you.  Unnecessarily missing appointments means letting your pal down.

11. Hospital Uniforms  Now that it is winter, this is not as much of an issue but….  Just another reminder that hospital uniform is required in ALL areas of the hospital.  This means clinic, 5 Childrens, 7 Childrens, PICU, BMTU, Apheresis, specialty clinics, etc…  Gym shorts and a CPALS tshirt is NOT acceptable.  Remember that changing once you get to the hospital is always an option  Jess and I can help you if you are having trouble with the uniform  i.e. if you feel that you need another volunteer polo

12. 1:1 Orientations  I mentioned this earlier, but just another reminder that returning CPALS are required to have a pal!  Attending a 1:1 orientation is required before you can apply for a pal.  If you have attended an orientation within the past 3 months, then you do not need to attend another one.  There will be 1:1 orientations following today’s meeting and Thursday’s meeting.

13. If you haven’t had a pal before…  Please come talk to myself, any of the other officers, or leadership team members if you have any questions.  The idea of having a 1:1 pal can be intimidating, but we are here to support you and answer any questions that you may have.  If you are nervous about meeting your pal when you are assigned, a member of the leadership team will be more than happy to go with you!

14. 1:1 Applications  The application is on the CPALS website.  Please remember that the more availability you provide on your application, the easier it will be to match you with a pal.  Make sure you have attended an orientation before you apply.  We cannot assign you a pal if you do not indicate on the application that you have attended a required orientation.

15. Newly Registered Members  For those of you that are newly registered and currently have a clinic shift, you can apply for a pal after 3 weeks of working in the clinic.  Please remember that you MUST complete 3 weeks in the clinic as well as attend a 1:1 orientation before you will be assigned a pal.  Again, if you have any questions please come talk to myself or any of the other officers or leadership team.

16. Small Group Time!  Break up into groups of 6 people  Here are the rules: each type of candy corresponds to a question/role in the group:  Twix: What have you enjoyed most/are most looking forward to about being in CPALS?  Snicker’s: Describe one day in clinic/one day with your pal that stands out most to you. What made it so memorable?  M&Ms: What is the most rewarding thing about having a 1:1 pal?  Skittles: What do you and your pal do when you typically visit? What are some of your pal’s favorite things?  Starbursts: Tell us about a difficult time you went through with your pal/difficult day in clinic. It could be difficulty understanding their diagnosis, difficulty watching your pal when they were having a hard day, feeling uncomfortable around their parents, etc. How did you handle it?  LifeSavers: You are the group’s scribe! We want you to write down the stories you hear, and we will pick one to turn into a CPALS Highlight to put on our website!  If you get a question that does not apply to you (aka you are a newly registered member), swap pieces (or just questions) with another member of the group so you can participate as well

17. Special Projects Upcoming Dates  January  Clinic event: week of Jan. 26  Be on the lookout for sign-ups after this week’s meetings!  February  Clinic event: week of Feb. 23  March  Clinic event: week of March 23 (week after Spring break)  Dance Marathon: March 20-21  Either 2 hours or SP credit  April  Clinic event: week of April 20  Relay for Life: April 17-18  Hours, SP credit if you work a shift

18. Carolina For The Kids  Previously known as UNC Dance Marathon  Sign up to be a dancer in the 2015 Dance Marathon!!  March 20-21  Performances, games, Zumba, Kenan walk, good food, and great friends  Financially and emotionally support the patients and their families of the NC Children’s Hospital  Either two hours or SP credit  Email or text me with any questions!  dluffman@live.unc.edu (919) 943-6716 dluffman@live.unc.edu  Deadline: January 19, 2015

19. Fundraising  Basketball Game: 1/26 (Syracuse)  10 Volunteers  Report @ 5 PM  Look for sign-up sheet to go out after this week’s meetings  Gymnastics events  Upcoming benefit night  Selling old T-Shirts  Accountability

20. Important Dates  January:  Clinic event 1/26-1/30  Basketball game 1/30  February:  Meetings 2/9 and 2/12  Clinic event 2/23-2/27  March:  Meetings 3/16 and 3/19  Dance Marathon 3/20-3/21  Clinic event 3/23-3/27  April:  Meetings 4/13 and 4/16  Relay For Life 4/17-4/18  Clinic event 4/20-4/24