third general meeting05 october 2011

welcome to the

TEXAS PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY

FIRST MEETING?

Come talk to me after the meeting to get filled in on the logistics of TPS

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Members of the WeekDo something good and you can be the next one.

Congratulations toJULIETTE TRAN!

On top of being a super active member, Juliette volunteered

during the 6am shift at Marathon Kids. Talk about

dedication!

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Upcoming EventsNot for points, but still worth your time.

• Letters of Recommendation WorkshopTOMORROW 10/6 from 3-4:30pm in UTC 3.134

•Global Dental BrigadesInfo session next Tuesday 10/11 from 7-8pm in WAG 201thanh.tang.mai@gmail.com

• Personal Statement WorkshopNext Wednesday 10/12 from 4:30-6pm in BUR 212

•Pre-Dental OlympicsSaturday 10/22 all day in Waco (Baylor University)$10 includes shirt and lunchSign up is online but we need a lot of people in order to go so no guarantees

• HOPE Africa PageantWant to represent TPS? Come talk to me after the meeting!

WORKSHOPS!Introducing…

Rapid Fire Mock InterviewsMonday 10/10, 6:30-8pm in UNB 3.208 – Lone Star RoomSpeed-dating style mock interviews. Interview attire is not necessary.

Crash Course in Studying for the DATWednesday 10/26, 7-8:30pm in UNB 2.404 – Pearce HallInformal Q&A and tips from TPS members. Panel members wanted!

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Join a FamilyHave a support system to help you through the semester.

• If you signed up to participate, your family head should have emailed you by now. If not, look for it very soon!

• First family activity must be completed by the next meeting

• Attending half of you family’s events = 1 point

• Still want to join? Email tpsvicepresident@gmail.com to sign up and get in on the fun!

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DuesYou get what you pay for.

Dues are PAST DUE! Please pay today or bring them to the next TPS event you attend.

Dues will be $65 for the year. This includes:• A sweet tee shirt• Access to our shadowing program• Admission to all socials• The year-end banquet

You can also pay $40 for just the semester.

Not paying dues will prevent you from participating in socials or community service activities with limited space

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Get Your Shirts!You’ll feel stylish and classy.

• Shirts are in!

• Bring your receipt to Heena after the meeting to claim your awesome new TPS shirt.

• If you sign up for a limited space event – social or community service – and do not show up, you will lose a point– This includes volleyball! If you need to skip once because you have

a big test the next day it’s okay, but you should really only be signed up if you will be there every Sunday!

• Why? Someone else could have had that spot and come closer to achieving their desired membership level

• You have up until 2 days before an event to back out, no questions asked, no exceptions made

A quick note about points…

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Upcoming SocialsGet to know the person sitting next to you.

• Come to THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE UPON YOU CHALLENGE!• Tuesday 10/11 from 7-8pm on campus• You will be placed into teams and use your UT trivia

smarts to find your way through a scavenger hunt• Signups close THIS SUNDAY at noon

• Head downtown for CAPTURE THE CAPITOL!• Saturday 10/15 from 1-2pm at the Capitol• Wear sneakers and your game face• Signups close Thursday 10/13 at noon

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Upcoming SocialsGet to know the person sitting next to you.

• Show your TPS members some support at INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL against other health professions organizations!• Sundays at 6pm at Gregory Gym starting on 10/16• The roster to play is full• Come and cheer at our games for ½ a point – you

really do need to cheer. Posters are encouraged!

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get Upcoming One-Time Events

Donate your time to help someone else.

• Fight the stigma of mental illness at the NAMI Walk!• Saturday 10/8 from 7:30-11am at South 1st and W. Riverside

(Palmer Events Center)• NOTE: THIS IS OU GAMEDAY. DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU ARE

GOING TO DALLAS/INSIST ON WATCHING THE PRE-GAME SHOW

• Help at the Austin AIDS Walk!• Sunday 10/16 from 9am-noon at Austin City Hall• You need to sign up on the Austin AIDS Walk website IN

ADDITION to the TPS website

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Donate your time to help someone else.

• Act as a mentor/tutor at Webb Middle School various times throughout the day, all week long

• Teach science experiments to elementary school kids at Young Scientists on Fridays from 1:30-3:30pm at Walnut Creek Elementary School

• Tutor at Reagan High School various times throughout the day, all week long

• Help adults with mental illness as they pursue their vocational and educational goals at the Austin Clubhouse all day on Tuesday. There is a volunteer screening process – this is not for everyone.

• You must be able to commit to these EVERY WEEK! Sign up online.

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TPS NewsletterKeep dental schools up-to-date with what we’re doing.

• New this semester: a newsletter designed for dental schools and UT administrators to keep them informed about what’s happening in TPS

• Submit an article idea to Sierra for approval. If you get the green light, write a short article for a PR point!

• We hope to release Sept/Oct (DEADLINE 10/12) and Nov/Dec newsletters

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The TPS WebsiteIt’s just easier online.

• Everything you need to know about TPS can be found online

•Links to sign up for events will appear under the “SIGNUPS” tab as well as on the homepage, and will appear online at approximately 10pm after meetings

• Be sure to register for the Listserv under the “ABOUT US” tab to receive all TPS emails!

and now here’s

DR. SEGURA,Associate Dean of Student Affairs at UTHSCSA

CONTACT USFeel free to reach out to any of us at any time:

» Dana: TPSpresident@gmail.com» Ram: TPSvicepresident@gmail.com» Heena: TPSsecretary@gmail.com» Jason: TPStreasurer@gmail.com» Angela: TPSsocial@gmail.com» Bridget: TPScommunity@gmail.com» Sierra: TPSpublicrelations@gmail.com» Terry: TPSwebmaster2@gmail.com

And find us online:

» www.texaspredent.org» www.twitter.com/texaspredent

» search “texas pre-dental society” on facebook» join the listserv

• remember to sign in• pay your dues and get a receipt

• sign up for events online

THANKS FOR COMING!

Next meeting: 10/19, National Health Service Corps Scholarship Information