January 24, 2012

Eta Sigma Gamma

President Position for 2012-13

• President-Elect for this Spring/President for 2012-13 has re-opened if anyone is interested in shadowing Kellie and learning about ESG

• Previous President Elect couldn't fulfill the time requirement because of prep courses for Optometry school

• Come talk to Kellie after the meeting if you are interested!

Approval of Bylaws

• Our chapter’s bylaws were revised to accommodate new position (President-Elect)

• Vote to accept revisions & new bylaws!!

Trivia Question!

According to the CDC, what is the current rate of childhood obesity?

a) 10%b) 15%c) 20%d) 25%

Graduation Honor Cords

• In order to get an honor cord- you MUST bring a check for $15 to the next meeting (February 7)!

• You must meet all of the point requirements by the end of the semester

• Your check will reserve your graduation cord- you will receive them at induction!

ESG Point Opportunity

• Students needed to teach small groups of seventh graders an array of health topics (diabetes, obesity, etc)- Sign up if you are interested after the meeting!

• WED./THURS. from (8:00-8:42am) at St. Michael's Episcopal

• IF YOU SIGN UP: YOU MUST BE COMMITTED, ON TIME, PREPARED.

Research Point Opportunity

• Genomics Training Program with Dr. Chen

• The ultimate goal of this program is to promote awareness and understanding of the role genomics plays in health

• February 6 from 6-9 pm

•Members who attend will receive $25, 1 research point, and useful knowledge!

Be The Match Registry Drives

• February 8 (Wednesday) & February 23 (Thursday)

• It is MANDATORY that members work a one hour shift!

• Please make sure you sign up after the meeting- there are 8 spots for each one hour shift

• 1 teaching or service point

Focus Groups

• To improve the RESEARCH aspect of ESG

• The researchers are interested in identifying strategies for providing information about misconceptions without jeopardizing the likelihood of participants being willing to register.

Focus Groups

• At the next meeting, graduate officers will provide more information about focus groups so that you all will understand how it works

• Focus group discussions will be held at the chapter meeting on February 21 (1 research point)

• Participation is voluntary- other research point opportunities will be available if you choose not to participate

Focus Groups

• We will need volunteers to transcribe the recordings of the focus group (1 service point)

• There will be a follow-up meeting (DATE TBA) to organize the data that will be presented at the April 3 meeting (1 research point)

Trivia Question!

Between the years 1999 and 2009, what proportion of adults met the federal guidelines for aerobic activity?

a) one-tenthb) one-fourthc) one-fifthd) One-third

The Big Event

•Mark your calendars- March 24, 2012

• 1 service point

•We will keep you posted as we receive information!

Alpha Pi Chapter- PDIE• We will have representatives from many different

health career tracks & professional programs!

• Great opportunity to speak with people who have been in your shoes- get their perspective on applications, interviews, jobs.. etc.

• April 17, 2012 (same time and date as the chapter meeting- different location!)

• 1 education point

Relay for Life

• The ESG officers will not be organizing a team- but we encourage those of you who want to participate to do so!

• April 20-21, 2012

• 1 service point

Dancing for the Health of It

• “Dancing with the Stars” event to raise money for Health for All- we had a blast!

•Mark your calendars- Friday, April 13 (evening)

• 1 service point

February Bulletin Board

• Be sure to sign up for the bulletin board & photography after the meeting!

• Vote on potential topicsAmerican Heart MonthFighting the FluHealth Benefits of Chocolate

Kaplan Test Prep!

• Kaplan will be hosting a PRACTICE GRE Saturday February 25, 2012 at 10:00 am

• At the Veterinary Medical Sciences Building

• Questions?? Email maria.pate@kaplan.com

ESG Graduate Members

• Graduate Requirements

Dates & Other Reminders

• Please look over the dates and events handout for the semester!

• Next meeting: February 7 at 5:30 pm

• Bring graduation honor cord money to reserve yours- $15!!!