1. The American Medical Student Association Welcome Announcements AMSA Award Ceremony & Semester Celebration

2. Happy Birthday! Faran Khan Ahad Bagasra Steven Marineal Casey Sutcliff Rachel Roesner Melissa Arquinego Burhan Adhami Nina Matthew Mick Handtmann Anne Bolamperti Angeline Babuji Ashley Andrade Gabrielle Clayton Erin Adams Kavita Patel

3. MCAT QUESTION OF THE DAY! Answer the question and win a prize! You readdddyyy?

4. Biology Anemia is characterized by a reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, most commonly due to a decrease in hemoglobin production or a reduction in red blood cell count. Would an individual who was mildly anemic due to iron deficiency experience an increase in resting ventilation rate? A. No, anemia does not directly affect blood gas concentrations or blood pH. B. No, in the absence of hemoglobin more oxygen would dissolve in the plasma. C. Yes, the lack of oxygen would cause blood pH to increase. D. Yes, the lack of oxygen would lead to an excess of carbon dioxide and a decrease in blood pH.

5. Gen Chem 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane more readily undergoes SN1 type reactions than SN2 reactions when in the presence of sodium alkoxide. If the concentration of the nucleophile is increased, then the: A. Rate of reaction increases. B. Rate of reaction decreases. C. Rate of reaction does not change. D. SN2 reaction predominates.

6. Physics A force of 1 dyne will cause an object of mass 1 gram to accelerate at 1 cm/s2; therefore, 1 dyne is equal to x newtons. What is x? A. 10-5 (57%) B. 10-1 (22%) C. 101 (15%)

7. Orgo How many carbons are in butane? A.A. 1 B.B. 2 C.C. 3 D.D. 4

8. CAN Announcement Loyola Gives Thank you so much for your donations! Drop off is tomorrow afternoon

9. CAN Announcement Petition for to help student organizations across campus because they are really struggling with promoting and publicizing events. Goal: 1,000 signatures https://www.change.org/petitions/loyol a-university-chicago-revise-policies-to- help-promote-our-organizations-and- programshttps://www.change.org/petitions/loyol a-university-chicago-revise-policies-to- help-promote-our-organizations-and- programs 9

10. November 2012 TODAY: FINAL AMSA MEETING OF THE YEAR! We will be having a party here in LSB 142 at 6-7pm with food, music, and decent conversations! We will also be hosting an Award Ceremony to recognize our most active members! All are welcome (: MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! http://www.amsaloyola.org/your-voice.html

11. What should you do over break!? Think about joining a Committee! Advocacy: Aravind Jagadeesan Healthcare Ethics: Annie Bolamperti Community Outreach: Anisa Pashaj Fellowship: Ankit Patel Campus Activities: Burhan Adhami Research: Rizwan Khan

12. Get your T-Shirt! T-shirts have arrived—pick yours up today if you haven’t already received one! Never too late to be a member! $20 & 20 points!

13. Office Hours (Office located in LSB Atrium; 3 rd floor) *Now by appointment only* If you want to meet with any one of the E-Board members to pay your dues, socialize, or make your voice heard, please schedule an appointment by emailing us at amsaloyola@gmail.com with your reason and availability (:amsaloyola@gmail.com

14. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: WWW.AMSALOYOLA.ORG Email: amsaloyola@gmail.com WWW.AMSALOYOLA.ORG Facebook Group: AMSA-LoyolaAMSA-Loyola Twitter: @AMSALUC Twitter: @AMSALUC #amsaluc

15. Inspire Hour: AMSA Quote of the Week! "Our own happiness lies in the happiness of others; our advancement lies in the advancement of others; our good lies in the good of others." ~Maharaj

16. PharmFree Campaign PharmFree Leadership Institute What is PharmFree? Scorecard Disclosure PharmFree Week –Feb. 4-8 –Vote: week vs one day conference Olivia Chan: ochan@luc.edu

17. AMSA Awards Most Active Members (most points) Burhan Adhami 134 Majed Shaheen 130 Marc Rosenbaum 110 Damian Valencia 110 Most Diverse Member (attended most variety of events) Burhan Adhami

18. Platinum Members! Burhan Adhami 134 pts Majed Shaheen 130 pts Damian Valencia 110 pts Marc Rosenbaum 110 pts Larissa Latorre 105 pts Mick Handtmann 100 pts Ankit Patel 100 pts 18

19. THANK YOU! Vice President: Seema Patel Secretary: Matthew Hill Term: Fall 2012

20. Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Vice President- Roles/Responsibilities a. Be an aide to the president. b. attend majority of events AMSA-sponsored events. c. In case of the absence or disability of the president, assume the duties of the president. d. Oversee the coordination of all projects. e. Maintain AMSA Locker. f. Make any room reservation as needed. g. Work closely with former VP in transitioning

21. Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Secretary- Roles/Responsibilities a. Keep a written record of all meetings (general membership meetings, executive, etc.) In order to provide the chapter with a record of issues discussed, problems posed, ideas raised and of the people who participated in the group discussion for benefit of the chapter and its members. b. Recite or summarize the record of minutes for approval by the membership via email and at the beginning of meetings. c. Sign in members at general meetings d. Keep a current list of all active members, both nationally and locally, listing all events attended. e. Record minutes to be open to all members. f. In case of absence, have a substitute appointed that day by any member of the executive committee. g. Maintain email account.

22. Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Eligibility: -Active member ($20 and 20 pts) -Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing* -No previous experience is necessary *Freshmen or transfer students can apply for an E-Board position in May for Fall 2013

23. Have a wonderful break (: See you in 2013!