Sigma Sigma Phi - Gamma Chapter

AOA National ConventionSan Diego, California

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

LECOMErie, PA

Presented by: Prashant Patel, OMS II, President

LeadershipPRESIDENT

Prashant PatelVICE

PRESIDENT IAngela Manglitz

TREASURERAlex Shin

SECRETARYLauren Young

“Don’t let your studies interfere with your education.”

- Henry Rutgers

Our motivation

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

Our Chapter’s Goals

Hold monthly meetings Organize service projects at Voices for

Independence and Ophelia Project Organize bi-annual Blood Drives Fundraise

Business card sale Scholarship Auction

Ambassadorship Additional community service projects

To achieve our goals, we:

Monthly Meetings• General club meeting

the fourth Tuesday of every month• Discuss upcoming events and service

opportunities• Promote open discussion and fellowship

among colleagues

• To fulfill their commitment to SSP, members participate in community service and fundraising events

Voices for Independence• 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 the community

• Five tenets:• Advocacy• De-institutionalization• Information and referral• Peer support• Skills training

Voices for Independence• Events with SSP

volunteer support:• October 2011: Chill’s And

Thrill’s

• December 2011: Gift Wrapping

• May 2012: Barrier Awareness Day

• June 2012: Independence Run

The Ophelia Project• Non-profit organization

that serves youth and adults who are affected by relational and other non-physical forms of aggression• Provides these individuals with a unique

combination of tools, strategies, and solutions

• Ongoing activities with SSP volunteer support• STAR Program• CASS Program• GirlTalk/GuyTalk• General Maintenance help at the office

Bi-Annual Blood Drives

Collaborative effort with Community Blood Bank of Erie, PA

Held at LECOM campus every fall and spring since 2002

SSP orchestrates the donations of the students, faculty, staff, and community to ensure efficient collection

THE BLOOD MOBILE

Fundraise• Annual Business Card Sale• LECOM Scholarship Auction

Ambassadorship

Interview Lunches Welcome to Pathways Rotations Review Community Health Fairs Future events:

GLEEcom / LECOM Live Board Exam Panel

Additional Service Events

Relay for LifeGlobal Youth Service DayCelebrateERIEClothing Drive

Leadership at LECOM Seton Hill

Vice President IMargaret Ciavarelli

Vice President IIAmbarin Faizi

Secretary Shannon Krell

TreasurerChris Chan

SPRING 2012 Events

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes to support Blackburn Center

Ronald McDonald House Welcome Bags for CHP

Events

Heart Walk at Seton Hill for AHA

Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Twin Lakes ParkFALL 2012

Red Cross Westmoreland Chapter Presentation and Membership Drive

EventsMembership Drive & Induction

Co-sponsoring Welcome Bags for Expectant Mothers at Ronald McDonald House

(w/ Peds & OB/GYN Club)

Others:• Business Card Fundraiser Sale • SSP Lunch/Orientation Ambassadors • Community Health Fair • Red Cross Holiday Party for Military Families • Blood Drives with Seton Hill University • Dorm Talks at Seton Hill University

Final Thoughts

It is with great enthusiasm that we continually grow and evolve to meet the constant demands and perpetually changing needs of our student colleagues and the community at large.

Thank you!Sigma Sigma Phi – Gamma Chapter

Executive Board