GM #4 SP2024

Texas Pre-PA Society!

Welcome to

Sign in here:

Food will be served at the end of the meeting!

http://tinyurl.com/GM3-IN

UPCOMING FALL 2023 MEETINGS:

• January 29th
• February 12th
• February 26th
• March 18th
• April 1st
• April 15th

ACTIVE MEMBER POINT REQUIREMENTS

3

2

5*

3*

2

8

Meetings

Fundraising

Professional Development

Philanthropy

Volunteering

Social

*Optional certificate

*Optional certificate

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!

ATTENTION GRADS!!

• If you are GRADUATING & have been active for your graduating semester (Fall 23 or Spring 24)- your cord is free
• If you are not, cords will be $5!
• Any other questions/concerns will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis!
• Email us: prepapresident@gmail.com

https://forms.gle/HJRF7PC5TiZbYN38A

CORD PICK UP

If none of these times work for you this week, please Slack Lauryn to set up another time in the coming weeks!

Cords will always be brought to meetings so you can pick one up then, too!!

TUESDAY, 03/19

4:20-5:00 PM

Tables at Lucky Lab (24th and San Antonio)

Friday, 03/22

3:00-4:00 PM

RLP (Patton Hall)

1st floor tables

WEDNESDAY, 03/20

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Texas Exes Alumni Center (by the stadium, search “Texas Expresso” in maps)

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2024-2025 TPPAS Officer

Applications are now OPEN!

Interested in becoming a TPPAS Officer? Apply here!

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https://forms.gle/ExsArNvJgVsuK7VJ7

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• Please read the officer responsibilities document and your application THOROUGHLY before submitting!

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• Feel free to reach out to current officers for clarity on our roles :)))

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Due by: Monday, 03/25, 5 PM SHARP

Review our officer responsibilities here!

Stay in the loop:

• GM reminders & recaps
• Announcements & upcoming events

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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
• Must email me the night of or the day after!!!

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Spring 2024 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/1V8OvxvL9lC0v430Itj89_Kt8sn7gnldj/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msexcel

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

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https://forms.gle/6tAxMn4vo1X1oQaJA

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Membership Dues

• $30 (late fee)
• email: texasprepatreasurer@gmail.com
• Payment Methods:

PayPal

@texasprepa

Cash or Check to

“Pre-Physician Assistant”

Venmo

@Gabriel_Cisneros3

Fundraising (2 Points)

• There are 2 fundraising points required this semester

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• 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!

Look out for…

• 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:
• Gong cha
• March 27th from 6pm-8pm
• 2021 Guadalupe Street (Dobie Center), Austin, Texas 78705

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Merch!

• Please come see me after the meeting to receive your merch!

Cost: $30

Cost: $22

Volunteer Info

• 8 Points/hours
• 4 must be within Pre-PA Society
• other 4 can be within or outside Pre-PA Society
• submit sign in/out documentation for credit

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• We will have a combination of short and long hosted opportunities
• also, we will help you find opportunities outside of Pre-PA Society!

Anytime Opportunities

(Outside Pre-PA Points)

• Austin Speech Labs
• St. David’s HealthCare
• People’s Community CLinic
• Hope Medical Clinic
• Ascension / Seton Volunteers
• Project Sunshine
• Habitat for Humanity

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• Neighborhood Longhorns Program
• Sunrise Navigation Center
• Austin Speech Labs
• We are Blood
• American Red Cross
• Austin Public Library
• UT Microfarm

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Community First Village

• Date: Thursday, 3/28/24 from 9am-12pm
• Location: 9301 Hog Eye Rd. Austin, TX, 78724
• Those attending -> Check your email & slack DMs -> confirm attendance!
• Driver assignments
• Scan QR for sign-up form and info
• click on the small orange text: “sign up” at the bottom
• If on the waitlist, lookout in case someone can’t go!

Walk MS - Site Tear Down

• Date: Saturday, 4/13/24 from 10:30am -12:30pm
• Location: The Pitch (13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753)
• Limited Spots!
• Sign up with the QR code
• Keep an eye on the waitlist!
• Driver/ Passenger Sign-Up →
• Interest Form for Site Set Up in Slack (6:00am-9:30am)!

Event Sign-Up

Driver/ Passenger Sign-up

Upcoming Volunteer Event!!

Look out for…

Meal From the Heart

at Ronald McDonald House

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Slots will be limited so be on the look out for a sign-up sheet

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Next Social!!!

Date: Thursday, 03/21

Time: 6-7 PM

Location: The Lawn

MINI bouquet making!

UT SOUTHWESTERN PA SCHOOL TRIP!!!!

fill out this interest form

FAMILIES INTEREST FORM!

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

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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!

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View the Spring ‘24 Professional Development Opportunities spreadsheet by scanning the QR code or tapping the link in our “pro. dev.” Instagram highlight!

Professional Development Certificate

5 points

Who’s the Next Member of the Month?

• We choose each Member of the Month by…
• Involvement: How active you are in the organization!
• Attitude: How much of a good time you have at our events ☺
• Development: The amount of progress you’ve made in your pre-PA career!
• Prize: TPPAS merch, GRE books, a shoutout on our Instagram, etc…

It could be you!

Check out our socials!

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INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

SLACK

WEBSITE

• CASPA open date: April 25, 2024
• Workshop through Zoom on 4/3 at 7pm
• Will have a presentation ready and it will be recorded but please come to ask questions!

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CASPA workshop

◦ 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

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Resources

Ends Today!

Bring Smiles to Seniors Cardmaking

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• Non-profit spreading kindness and joy to elderly individuals across communities
• 2 cards = 1 point (1 point max)
• Everyday “Thinking of you” cards
• Examples:
• "Sending warm thoughts your way. Take care!"
• "Thinking of you today and sending heartfelt wishes your way. You are loved and appreciated more than you know."
• NO birthday, anniversary, get well, thank you, or congratulations on cards

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

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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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Philanthropy Ongoing Opportunities!

Neighborhood Longhorns Program (click for link)

• Tutoring program for college students
• 1 hour shifts available Mon-Thurs at select elementary and middle schools throughout Austin
• Each shift = 1 point (Email me proof!!)

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Caritas (click for link)

• 611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701
• Help to prepare food that will be distributed to homeless populations in Austin
• Each shift = 1 point (Email me proof!!)

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Please welcome our

Guest Speaker,

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Danielle Hyde, PA-S

FAMILY QR CODES!

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Prionti’s Family

Lauryn’s Family

Jeanelle’s Family

Thanh’s Family

Alyssa’s Family

Michelle’s Family

Family Reveal! Pt 1 :)

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Aryan Bhakta

Richard Lam

May Tran

Jennifer Juarez

Celine Alatoom

Martha Allbritton

Vicky Tran

Amy Ngo

Bryan Han

Alexy Valle

Morgan Burkhardt

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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

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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

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Abi Annis

Maygan Nordling

Christina Hoang

Vanessa Zon

Emily Vo

Abryana Hernandez

maya sebastian

Adrienne Krisanto

Emily Partridge

Katharine Boensch

Celine alatoom

hoang

Family Reveal! Pt 2 :)

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Gabriel Cisneros

Itza Bravo

Kimberly Tan

Gracie Lynk

Cade Kordzik

Cade Vickers

Elizabeth Purcell

Alena Le

Melody Huang

Sashi Poudel

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Alyssa Garza

Sofia G. Bucio

Siyu Cao

ashley ochoa

Allison Giral

Ellie Cho

Joyce Xu

Trish Nguyen

My-Hoa Le

Jeanelle Kim

Melissa Faz

Helen Lu

Mugdha Kumar

Ciaira Guyton

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

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Nahomi Garcia

Giselle Alejos

Heriberto Martin

Maya sebastian

Sarah Lum

Keaton Slimak

Britney T Bui

Daina Macias

Giannie Cadet

Candace Li

Fariha Ahmedd

Jennifer Solis

Prionti Awal

Nivrithi Kuttuva

Aleiza Belista

Jiselle Salazar

Fariha Hossain

Lawson McLeod

Tatum Tomallo

Gavin Gutierrez

Emily Hear

Cindy Garcia Candelas

Michelle Pham

Argentina Mora

Abigail Duplechin

Diana Tran

Scarlett Garcia

Cori Russell

Feifei Cao

Elizbeth Tran

Ivy le

Jadyn Cortez

Don’t forget to sign out!

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http://tinyurl.com/GM3-OUT