Welcome to SOTA!
Student
Occupational
Therapy
Association
Who are we?
SOTA's mission is to serve the community in areas
related to occupational therapy while developing
members' skills as future clinicians.
The University of Florida Student Occupational
Therapy Association is an organization of volunteers
who create and stimulate an interest in the field of
occupational therapy among University of Florida
students. SOTA builds community with social
activities and service projects.
Executive Board 2013-2014
Nicole Cormack
Becky Giallella
President
Vice-President
Senior Health Science, pre-OT
Senior Health Science, pre OT
Executive Board 2013-2014
Amanda Kane
Becca Wiltse
Treasurer
Secretary
Senior Health Science, pre-OT
Senior Health Science, pre OT
Executive Board 2013-2014
Kaitlin Poteat
Stephanie Rickrode
Historian
Public Relations
Junior Health Science, pre-OT
Senior Health Science, pre OT
Executive Board 2013-2014
Mayra Barrera
Ashley Castillo
Service Chair
Service Chair
Senior Health Science, pre-OT
Junior Health Science, pre OT
Executive Board 2013-2014
Alex McDaniel
Erica Hoegler
Social Chair
Social Chair
Senior Health Science, pre-OT
Junior Psychology, minor in
Disabilities in Society
Executive Board 2013-2014
Chelsea Townsend
Allyson Nessmith
Fundraising
Fundrasing
Senior Health Science, pre-OT
Senior Health Science, pre OT
SOTA Faculty Advisor 2013-2014
Linda Struckmeyer, MA, OTR/L, ATP
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WUSOTA president as
undergrad
OT for 30 years
Academic Fieldwork
Coordinator & Clinical Lecturer
@ UF
PhD student @ TWU
Leisure: church, Zeta alum
service chair, mission trips,
quilting, reading & family time
Some Logistics…
 Our meeting times will be every other
Tuesday at 7pm in G-112
 There are no dues! (yay!)
 Meeting Minutes and updates can be found on our website
sota.phhp.ufl.edu or our facebook page, SOTA at UF
 In order to remain active, you must have
of the semester
5 points by the end
- each service event, social, fundraiser, meeting , etc. are worth a certain
amount of points, which will be designated according to the event
-one of these 5 points must be a service point!
-you must participate in Rebuilding Together in some way as well! (more to
come later in the meeting about this)
big
Our
service
projects for the
semester!
ALL ages and abilities fashion show!
A service event for children of all ages and abilities in the
Gainesville community. This event will also raise money for
Make-A-Wish Foundation. Children will show off their
Halloween costumes after having a day of fun with
hair stylists, face painting and other fun things!
Date: Saturday October
26th
If interested please stick around for a brief meeting
after this meeting!
Email Felicia at Ffoci222@ufl.edu or text 561-358-3829
Camp Boggy Creek!
Camp Boggy Creek is a camp for kids with life
threatening illnesses, and in the Fall and Spring,
CBC gives families a chance to enjoy camp as
well!
There are many family weekends you can sign up
for! They are a TON of fun, and it is a very
rewarding experience!
play with kids!
visit boggycreek.org and go to the “volunteer”
section to sign up!
Hurry! Spots fill up quickly!
On either Sat. October 12th, 19th, or 26th
we will be volunteering and helping build, construct and
create safer living environments for residents in the
Gainesville area!
To sign up…
1. Visit http://rebuildingtogetherncf.org/volunteer/volunteer
Rebuilding Together
North Central Florida
(RTNCF) is a home repair
2. Click “volunteer
sign up”
3. When asked “I prefer to work with a certain person
organization dedicated to
addressing the substandard housing
needs in North Central Florida. We
strive to increase safety, security,
and well-being for residents in need
by providing a tangible place for the
community members to get involved
in rebuilding efforts.
or group” make sure to write with “SOTA
at UF”
Some other cool
volunteer opportunities
to participate in this
semester!
• Balance 180
o This fun and free program will be held at
6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville
Sept 12th to Nov 24th On Thu from 5:00 - 6:15pm
o To volunteer contact Carrie Comstock
balance180volunteers@gmail.com or (407) 733-7803
• Noah’s Endeavor
o Adapted Aquatics, Basketball, Soccer, T-Ball, Paint n’ Play, Bowling, and
more!
o Contact Shelly Voelker at 352-275-9639; Email:
noahsendeavor@att.net; website:
http://endeavorrecreation.wetpaint.com
• Al’z Place
o (Elder Care) People with Alzheimer’s Disease; Recreational Therapy &
more!
o Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; Contact Robyn Katz, CTRS, Director, 352375-3000
• Horses Helping People (HOPE)
o Hippotherapy & Therapeutic Horsebackriding for people w/disabilities;
o Contact them via their website at: www.horseshelpingpeople.org
T-Shirt Contest!
SOTA is looking for a new t-shirt for the
2013-2014 school year!
Should include design for the front and back of the shirt,
including “SOTA” and “University of Florida” on it, and should
represent SOTA as a UF student organization
Submissions should be emailed to nikkic0514@ufl.edu
All submissions are due by September
12th at midnight!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask us after the meeting!
Our first SOCIAL!
We will be headed to the Florida v. Oklahoma
Soccer game this Friday,
September 6th
at 7pm at the James G. Pressly Stadium!
We’ll be sitting together, watching an epic soccer game, and
having fun getting to know one another!
The tickets are FREE!
Thank you so much
for coming!
We are excited for a fantastic year!
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday,
Sept.
th
17
at 7:00pm in G-112
and we hope to see you on Friday at the soccer game!
Any questions?