GM #6 SP2024

Texas Pre-PA Society!

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Food will be served at the end of the meeting!

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!

BANQUET INFO

• When: Saturday, April 27th @ 7pm
• Where: Buca di Beppo, 3612 Tudor blvd
• Who: Actives are FREE! Inactives will pay about $20
• Plus ones allowed, will also pay about $20
• Why: To honor your dedication to Texas Pre-PA Society! We will celebrate by giving out philanthropy and professional development certificates, raffle prizes, and more!

IF ATTENDING, SCAN!

RIDESHEET:

Point Deadlines

For free attendance to the banquet:

• Members must reach active status two days before the banquet date
• I will compile and release a list in Slack 2 days before, and these members will be able to attend the banquet for free
• this deadline will be clarified after the banquet date has been announced

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For Spring 2024 active status :

• All points/proof must be submitted to officers by 5/6/24 @11:59pm
• any submissions past this deadline will NOT be accepted
• All points will be finalized by 5/10/24 @11:59pm
• members have until this deadline to address any discrepancies with officers

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Membership Dues

• $30/ semester (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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Pre-PA merch

Cost: $30

Cost: $22

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

Look out for…

• Our last profit share was on April 9th with Cabo Bob’s!
• Might try to arrange one more profit share depending on availability
• Will update merch purchase points soon!

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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
• 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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Volunteering Spotlights

outside PrePA hours!

UT MicroFarm

• weekly opportunity
• https://utenvironment.org/projects/microfarm/volunteer/

Micah 6

• weekly opportunity
• https://www.micah6austin.org/volunteer

Brighter Bites

• https://brighterbites.org/volunteer/position/?event_category_id=30

Upcoming Volunteer Event!!

Lunches With Love

at Ronald McDonald House

Sat, April 20 at 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Look out for waitlist

Be sure to coordinate transportation!

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Upcoming Volunteer Event!!

Student Support: Finals

Write notes of positivity & encouragement

for students preparing for finals season!

We will distribute them to fellow Longhorns we find studying in the PCL

• When: Wednesday April 24th @ 5:30-6:30pm
• Where:
• First 30min at tables outside Gregory Gym & Speedway
• Last 30min around PCL

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• No sign-up needed, just show up if you can!

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Upcoming Volunteer Event!!

West Campus Trash Pickup

• When: Saturday April 27th @ 12:00-1:00pm
• Where: Meet at Lucky Lab (2421 San Antonio St)

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• No sign-up needed, just show up if you can!
• We will provide gloves and trashbags

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Social (2 Points)

• There are 2 Social points required this semester

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• So far we have had…
• Study Social
• Bouquet Making
• Cookie Decorating
• Field Day
• UTSW trip
• Upcoming…
• Q & A Virtual social
• Mixed Social with LEMS! (Possibly this Saturday 04/20!

Virtual Zoom Q&A Registration Social

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• Sunday, April 21st
• 7-8 PM
• Location: Zoom
• Try to join to learn more about classes and registration!
• Flex Point given to upperclassmen who are on the Questions panel answering questions!
• Zoom link will be posted on Instagram/Slack before it begins

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FIRST SOCIAL OF THE SEMESTER…

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Cookie Decorating!

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• Location: Rambler Apartments POOL

(1st Floor )

Time: 8:30

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• SCAN THE QR CODE IF YOU PLAN ON POSSIBLY ATTENDING AND WE KNOW WHAT TO BUY!!!

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• Connect with LEMS members and bring a plus one! Super fun way to get Social Points!

RSVP GOOGLE FORM QR

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Social Mocktail/Cocktail Mixer with Longhorn EMS

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GET TO KNOW WHOS APPLYING THIS CYCLE

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• SCAN THE QR CODE IF YOU PLAN ON APPLYING THIS CYCLE!

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• To connect with others applying as well and support each other throughout the CASPA cycle!

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– 0.5 points 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, a shoutout on our Instagram, etc…

It could be you!

Check out our socials!

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INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

SLACK

WEBSITE

• Uploaded it to slack under resources
• Will add it to the website

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

Last Philanthropy Point Opportunity: Austin Humane Society Donation Drive

• Ends TODAY!!
• Non-profit pet and adoption center
• 2 items = 1 point (1 point max)
• Items accepted:
• Any brand dry cat and dog food (opened is OK), Paper towels, Puppy pads, PetAg (kitten and puppy milk replacement), Peanut butter (creamy, sealed, non-organic, and unexpired), Towels (new or gently-used, all sizes), Sheets (flat ONLY), Blankets (without stuffing), Wet dog food of any type, Cat litter (any brand), Small two-sided cat bowls, Cat toys (any type), Small cat beds, Washcloths and hand towels, Cans of tuna (packed in water), Meat-flavored baby food (no onion), Stainless steel bowls (non-spill, any size), Gently used collars and leashes, Hard rubber activity dog toys (ex. Kong Wobbler, Nylabone), Unopened cat and dog treats, Can openers, Medical supplies (digital thermometers, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, unopened distilled water), Cleaning supplies (brooms, dust pans, rubber gloves, sponges, trash bags, bleach, Dawn Dish soap), Ziploc bags – sandwich size, Q Tips and cotton balls

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!!)

Year: Sophomore

Major: Biology w/ a bunch of minors/certs

(Spanish for Medical/Buisness, Pre-Medical Studies, Sociology minor, Health Comm.)

Hometown: Brazoria TX

Fun Fact/Hobbies:

• I work at Dell Children’s Medical Center
• I have had the same bamboo plant since 8th grade

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Lawson McLeod

2024-2025 Secretary

Major:

Biology major

Health communications minor

Pre-health professions certificate

Hometown:

Atlanta, GA

Fun Facts:

My favorite type of food is italian, I love animals and being outdoors!

Hello my name is

Bryan Han!

Your 2024-2025 Treasurer

Major and Hometown

• Nutrition Major and Minor in Kinesiology
• I am from Galveston, TX

Fun Facts

• Half Chinese-Quarter �Korean-Quarter Japanese
• Tennis captain in high school (7 UTR) �and reached regionals
• #7 nationally in the mobile �game brawl stars
• I play the drums and have a �drum set at home

Gavin Gutierrez

Fundraising Coordinator

• Year: Sophomore
• Major: BSA Biology with Minor in

Kinesiology & Health Education

• Hometown: Runge, Tx
• Fun Fact: I graduated high school with 12 other kids :D

Trish Nguyen

• Year: Sophomore
• Major: Human Development and Family Sciences, Certificate in Pre-Health Professions
• Hometown: Cedar Park, TX
• Hobbies: Tennis, spikeball, my baby, boba, enemies to lovers romance, crawfish
• Fun Fact: I was a bobarista for three years! And, I can bark very well
• Ideas: bake sale, cute/more merch, selling food tabling,

Returning Volunteer Officers: Cori & Julianna

Cori Russell

Grade: Junior

Major: Health Promotion & Behavioral Science w/ Health Professions Cert.

Hometown: Austin!

Fun Fact: I got hit by a car in France!

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(My son:) )

SHAUN!

SOCIAL COORDINATOR

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About me!

classification:

HOMETOWN:

Major: Nutrition with Minor in Business

Hobbies: Anything with good vibes and great people! (going out to eat, playing sports, watching movies, and Board games, or traveling)

Fun Fact: I occasionally enjoy filming memories on a vintage film cameras with my friends

Sophomore (will be a junior)

HOUSTON, TX

Michelle Pham

Health Education Chair

• Year: Junior
• Major: BSA Biology, Minor in Kinesiology and Health Education
• Hometown: Arlington, Texas
• Fun Facts:
• I’m a camp counselor
• Percussion enthusiast
• I’ve also been trying to get into running!

Please welcome our

Guest Speaker,

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Jen Bader PA-C!

Don’t forget to sign out!

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