FA LL 2015
1 ST G E N E R A L B O D Y M E E T I N G
S E P T E M B E R 1 0 TH, 2 0 1 5
MISSION STATEMENT
TPPTA provides a structured network of resources that will equip Pre-PT
students with information and experiences that will aid in their
pursuance in attending an accredited Physical Therapy Graduate
program. TPPTA coordinates interactive group activities, promotes
participation in various community service events, provides guest
speakers, hosts informational workshops and offers many other valuable
learning opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
• Attend 3 General Body Meetings
• Attend 1 Volunteer/Community Service Event
• Dues:
 $10 for a single semester
OR
 $15 for the full year
Schedule conflict? Let us know! We are happy to accommodate
you.
MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS
• Monday, Sept. 21st (HGSC Room 200B)
• Monday, Oct. 5th (HGSC Room 223)
• Thursday Oct. 22nd (Tuttleman Room 103)
• Monday Nov. 2 (HGSC Room 217C)
• Thursday Nov. 19th (Tuttleman Room 103)
OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Courtney Wieland
Vice President: Taylor Sherlock
Secretary: Ryan Clee
Treasurer: Michael Fisher
Public Relations: Olivia Rasp
Community Service Coordinator: Alexis Ammons
Associate Community Service Event Coordinator: Josh Barber
Internal Event Coordinator: Taylor Edelmen
TSG Representative: Scott Weiss
HootaThon Ambassador: Dave Pruszynski
OUR ADVISOR
Dr. Lois Butcher (or Dr. B)
Email: lbutcher@temple.edu
Office: Pearson Rm 251
Appointment Sign Ups: Blackboard or on her door.
REC FEST
When: Saturday, Sept. 19th
Where: Carousel House Recreation Center
4300 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia PA 19131
Time: 11am-3pm
GIVE KIDS SIGHT DAY
When: Saturday, Oct. 24th
Where: Wills Eye Hospital
What: Hundreds of children from Philadelphia and surrounding
counties will receive free eye screenings, exams and glasses
during Give Kids Sight Day. Volunteers are needed to make this
event a big success! Volunteers are needed to help with
refraction, vision screening, registration, patient
escorting, language interpreters and entertainment.
**Must register by Friday, Oct. 2nd.**
CPR CERTIFICATION
Cost: $50 (Compared to $100 through the American Red Cross.)
How Long: About 2 hours.
When: TBD
Interested? Be sure to fill out our Sign Up sheet!
BLOOD DRIVE
When: Friday, Oct. 2nd
Where: SAC Room 217CD
Time: 10am-4pm
Start eating your iron rich foods!
BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION
Double Red Cell Machine:
•
Extracts only red cells
•
You get back: plasma, platelets, and a little saline
•
For O+, O-, and B-
•
Eligibility:
• Must be 112 days or more since your last donation*
Males: 5’1 or taller, 130lb+
Females: 5’5 or taller, 150lb+
*opposed to 56 days for regular whole blood donations
HOOTATHON
What? 12 Hour Dance Marathon
When? 12pm Nov. 7th, 2015 to 12am Nov. 8th, 2015
Where? Mitten Hall
Why? For The Kids!!! All proceeds go to the Child Life
Department at the Childeren’s Hospital of Philadelphia
How to get involved: Click here! And select “Register Now”.
Then join our team “Temple Pre-Physical Therapy
Association”.
HOOTATHON FUNDRAISER
Temple Vs. Notre Dame T-Shirts
$10 per shirt
http://goo.gl/forms/1O5jYt6RXS
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
What do you do?
•
Attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings
•
Brainstorm new ways to fundraise
•
Plan the events and fundraisers
•
Help run them
If interested in joining, please contact:
Taylor Edelmen
Email: tuf13389@temple.edu
MENTOR PROGRAM
Mentors: (upperclassmen)
•
General: advice, support, anything
•
Academic: by subject
•
Pre-PT: references, shadowing opportunities, GRE’s, etc.
 build your resume & gain leadership experience
Mentees: (lowerclassmen)
•
Open to anyone interested
If Interested: Sign up with group leaders during our next activity…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Email: tu.tppta@gmail.com
Website: tppta.weebly.com
@tppta
@tppta
TPPTA
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