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ACTIVE MEMBER POINT REQUIREMENTS

Meetings

Fundraising

Professional Development

Philanthropy

Volunteering

Social

*Optional certificate

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FLEX POINTS

Extra credit points that can be added to ANY category (except optional categories)
At the end of each semester, your flex points are automatically added to a category that is lacking in required points

Ex: 0.25 points: Show up to a general meeting in your Pre-PA gear!

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Stay in the loop:

GM reminders & recaps
Announcements & upcoming events

How to sign up for emails:

> https://www.texasprepaut.org

> Click on “Join” button on the home page

> Click on “Join the list serve”

> Click on the left tab “Subscribe”

> Enter your email address and full name, FIRST and LAST

Email me at texasprepa@gmail.com for:

Meeting conflicts

Please provide proof & explanation

Attending late/leaving early for GMs regularly

Please provide proof & explanation

Questions regarding membership

Member points
Active status

If you miss the sign in at the start of the meeting, see me after the meeting to sign in
If you have to leave early, please email me after the meeting to sign out

Email me the night of or the day after!!!

New Fall 2023 Event Spreadsheet

Lists all events in order by date
Categorizes events into social, GM, fundraising, philanthropy, professional development, and volunteering
Specifies points given for participating in each event
Lists location and time
Includes sign up and submission links

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1DtAhUFyHLkwAY-an_3Lk9xikeluefXhx/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msexcel

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Make-up Meeting Option

Current Options:

Visit an in-person UGS lecture

Link: https://ugs.utexas.edu/uls

Please send proof via the QR code provided or the link listed below

Virtual HPO career services via Handshake

HP Coaches
HP Peers
Etc.

Please send proof via the QR code provided or the link listed below

https://forms.gle/2xoyWMDEBLHURTWC9

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Membership Dues

$50/ year or $30/ semester
Still accepting dues but now with late fee!
Payment Methods:

PayPal

@texasprepa

Cash or Check to

“Pre-Physician Assistant”

Venmo

@Gabriel_Cisneros3

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Fundraising (2 Points)

There are 2 fundraising points required this semester

Profit share point distribution:

0.5 points for attending and making a purchase
0.25 points for posting on social media
0.25 points for bringing a friend
Points will be documented using a Google Form for each event!

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Fundraising (2 Points)

Tabling opportunities

1 point for 1 hour tabling
1 point for bringing supplies
0.5 points for making a purchase
0.25 points for posting on social media

Merchandise points

1 point for purchasing a shirt or crewneck
0.5 points for purchasing a sticker

Profit Share opportunities

We will keep you updated on upcoming dates!

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Look out for…

Profit Share Opportunities:

UTea Pho

October 16th from 5pm-10pm
2222 Rio Grande St b120, Austin, TX 78705

Cabo Bob’s

October 27th from 5pm-9pm
2828 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

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Announcements!

Locker situation for merch still being resolved!
New merch ordered!

For those of you who already bought merch, please use this google form to send proof! →

And for those of you LOOKING to buy more merch, please use this google form to request merch! →

Google form for PROOF of merch purchase!

Google form for BUYING merch!

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Pre-PA merch

Crewnecks: $24 each!

Shirts: $15 each!

Stickers: $2 each!

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Volunteer Info

8 Points/hours
4 must be within Pre-PA Society
other 4 can be within or outside Pre-PA Society

We will have a combination of short 1 hour and long 4(ish) hour hosted opportunities

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Anytime Opportunities

Neighborhood Longhorns Program
Sunrise Navigation Center
Austin Speech Labs
We are Blood
American Red Cross

Hope Medical Clinic
Ascension / Seton Volunteers
St. David’s HealthCare
People’s Community Clinic
Austin Public Library

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BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO OUR PAINTING AND STUDY SOCIALS!

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UPCOMING SOCIAL….

Upcoming field day social with LHPO and Texas Healthy Habits!

On Sunday, October 22nd.
Be on lookout on SLACK and our instagram for more information soon!!

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This certificate is optional! But if you complete the certificate, you can include it in the awards section of CASPA!

Activities to get points:

Healthcare-related seminars or workshops– 1 point per hour
Visiting Health Professions Office– 2 points max, 1 for resume, 1 for personal statement
Gaining certifications (BLS, CPR, Medical Assistant, etc.)– 1 point each
TAPA Membership/Conference– 2 points
Shadowing– 1 point per hour
Anything that shows you are working towards the PA profession!

Professional Development Certificate

5 points

Looking for opportunities to get points? Check out the regularly updated spreadsheet linked here! Also available on our website and Instagram.

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HAPPY NATIONAL PA WEEK!

Wednesday is Member Spotlight day! We would love to give y’all a shoutout for all the work you’re doing for your PAspirations!

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Best Advice we have gotten as Pre-PA Students

Planning your degree with pre-reqs in advanced
Read the Room and be self aware when shadowing and obtaining PCE/HCE
Focus on your grades your first couple semesters because you can always gain PCE later but it is harder to fix your GPA
Go to your professors’ office hours

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Have Questions About Becoming a PA ?

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◦ Health Professions Office: https://healthprofessions.utexas.edu/

◦ University Writing Center: https://uwc.utexas.edu/

◦ CASPA: https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login

◦ GregMat: https://www.gregmat.com/

◦ Hearts for Health: https://www.hearts4health.org/

◦ PAEA: https://paeaonline.org/

◦ UT handshake: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/login

Resources

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Meet your Philanthropy Chair!

Year: Junior
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Major: B.S.A. Biology with a Minor in Kinesiology and Health Education
Hobbies: Working out, hiking, sunset-watching, and cooking!
Fun Fact: I’ve tried almost every coffee shop in Austin!

Michelle Pham

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Philanthropy Donation Drive - Starting NOW!

Donation Drive (10/9-10/23)

SAFE Austin (merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace)
“Basic Needs” Items:

size 5 and 6 baby diapers
baby wipes
baby lotion
baby wash
body wash
bar soap
toothpaste + toothbrushes
toilet paper
paper towels

I will be collecting items at the next meeting! But feel free to reach out to me on Slack if you want to arrange a separate drop-off/pick-up time
2 items = 1 point (1 point max for each donation drive!! :) )

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Philanthropy Ongoing Opportunities!

Micah 6 Food Pantry

Located in West Campus (2203 San Antonio St Austin, TX 78705)
Offers food services to low-income individuals and families
Shift options include distributing food, checking in clients, pantry assistance, and unloading grocery deliveries
Each volunteer shift = 1 philanthropy point

Blood Donation

1 Blood Donation = 3 Philanthropy Points = Philanthropy Certificate!
Email me proof of donation :)
You can donate blood anywhere, but We Are Blood is super convenient and relatively close to campus!

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Please welcome our

Guest Speakers,

Presley Babb & Christian Campos, PA-S!

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Don’t forget to sign out!

https://tinyurl.com/TPPASGM4-out

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Family Reveal! Pt 1 :)

Aryan Bhakta

Richard Lam

May Tran

Jennifer Juarez

Celine Alatoom

Martha Allbritton

Vicky Tran

Amy Ngo

Bryan Han

Alexy Valle

Morgan Burkhardt

Lauryn Brown

Vanessa Zon

Esha Idnani

Isabel Serralde

Camila

Ethne Alvarez

Chloe Mari Apurado

Jennifer Elizalde

Carolina

Melanie Rivera

Fatima Bagayan

Carolina Langner

Elizabeth Jacob

Emily Vo

Abryana Hernandez

maya sebastian

Adrienne Krisanto

Emily Han

JP Boonpluengnai

JonCarlo Picazo

Bibi Wahida Taniwal

Kimberly Tan

Cassi Cruz

Florence Ekpenyong

Janelle Nevarez

Harshini Addepalle

Kristy Reynolds

Vanessa Ortiz

Srikar Yang

Sakshi Bolar

Itza Bravo

Esmeralda Perez

Lauren Torok

Azwa Ali

Christina Hoang

Leslie Dang

Vivian Nguyen

Michael Abney

Madison Buckley

Daina Macias

Gabby Aguilar

Fatim Bagayan

Elizabeth Tran

Abi Annis

Maygan Nordling

Christina Hoang

Vanessa Zon

Emily Vo

Abryana Hernandez

maya sebastian

Adrienne Krisanto

Emily Partridge

Katharine Boensch

Celine alatoom

hoang

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Family Reveal! Pt 2 :)

Gabriel Cisneros

Itza Bravo

Kimberly Tan

Gracie Lynk

Cade Kordzik

Cade Vickers

Elizabeth Purcell

Alena Le

Melody Huang

Sashi Poudel

Alyssa Garza

Sofia G. Bucio

Siyu Cao

ashley ochoa

Allison Giral

Ellie Cho

Joyce Xu

Cindy Garcia Candelas

Trish Nguyen

My-Hoa Le

Jeanelle Kim

Melissa Faz

Helen Lu

Mugdha Kumar

Ciaira Guyton

Michelle Pham

Melody Huang

Purvi Hanagud

Horeen Nihal

Suha Ali

Thanh Nguyen

Danae Kostikoglou

Sofia Alla

Erin Luna

Lizbeth Jimenez

Julianna Davis

Jennifer Bejar

Kara Kim

Zachary Thong

Brooklyn Woods

Nahomi Garcia

Giselle Alejos

Heriberto Martin

Maya sebastian

Sarah Lum

Keaton Slimak

Britney T Bui

Daina Macias

Giannie Cadet

Candace Li

Fariha Ahmedd

Prionti Awal

Nivrithi Kuttuva

Aleiza Belista

Jiselle Salazar

Fariha Hossain

Lawson McLeod

Tatum Tomallo

Gavin Gutierrez

Caleb Williams

Emily Hear

Michelle Pham

Argentina Mora

Abigail Duplechin

Diana Tran

Scarlett Garcia

Cori Russell

Feifei Cao

Elizbeth Tran

Ivy le

Jadyn Cortez