Transcript 8/17/2010 - Sigma Sigma Phi National, an Honorary

Sigma Sigma Phi
Phi Chapter Update
10/30/2011
Introduction
 The Phi Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi at Lincoln
Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic
Medicine is in its fifth year of existence. The members
of this chapter are actively involved on campus and in
the community. We are committed to growing this
chapter and the National Organization.
 As a newer school, we are very excited to have just
graduated our first class and having members
accepted to the Grand Chapter.
Class of 2011:
Class of 2012:
Class of 2013:
Class of 2014:
48
42
35
11
48 National Chapter
88 Local Chapter
Executive Board:
President- Grayson Goldman
Vice President- Jamie Morris
Secretary- Alicia Pazik
Treasurer- Craig Barnette
Faculty Advisor- J. M. Wieting, DO
Selections & By-laws
 Students must have achieved a 3.0 GPA and have
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demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in order to
be selected to the Phi Chapter
Applications will be offered to all students who have
achieved at least a 3.0 GPA
Applicants are awarded points for activities, community
service and leadership.
Blind rankings according to the points earned
Decision will be made as to the number of candidates that
we will be able to accept for induction into the Phi Chapter.
Invitations are extended to these individuals
We have created two initiation committees to assist in the
selection process.
Phi Chapter sponsored
Service & Events
 Harrogate Senior Center Blood Pressure Screenings
 The Phi Chapter sponsors blood pressure checks every
Monday and Wednesday at the Harrogate Senior Center. With
this project we hope to improve patient education and make a
positive connection with the community.
 Orientation Silent Auction
 Members of the school contribute items to be auctioned off to
new and current students during orientation. Items included
text books, furniture, and various other items that
osteopathic medical students may find useful including
scrubs, LMU-DCOM items, and study aides.
 This year the silent auction raised $529.
Phi Chapter sponsored Service & Events ctd.
 Mr. DCOM Pageant
 The Phi Chapter hosts and
annual comedy night/
pageant.
 Typical pageant categories
with a funny twist
including talent, spirit and
formal-wear.
 TN Special Olympics
received $986 (‘10)
 Catholic Action Center and
Clinic (‘11)
Catholic Action Center and Clinic
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Provides free clothing for homeless and the less
fortunate members of the community
Helps to find and provide housing for homeless
members of the community
Runs The Community House, which is a new facility
that is open 7pm- 8am
everyday for 70 homeless
members to utilize
Free clinic
Food Bank
In addition to sponsored events , our members participate in
many other campus organizations and school sponsored
volunteer activities. Some of these include:
 Remote Area Medicine (RAM) Clinics
Providing medical and dental care free of cost.
 LMU-DCOM Sports Physicals for the LMU athletes and local High
school athletes provided at no cost.
 “What’s in a doctor bag?” Program (Mini Med-School)
LMU-DCOM students go to local elementary schools to introduce
these children to the healthcare field, and to help them learn about
what to expect when they go the doctor’s office. While supported by
SOMA, most of the Phi Chapter members participate.
 CPR instructors for the AHA “BLS for Healthcare Providers course”
Pediatric Health and Wellness Fair
 This wellness fair began in the
Spring of 2009 by the
Pediatrics Club to provide local
residents the opportunity to
learn about healthy eating and
incorporating physical activity
into the daily routine.
 Many members of the Phi
Chapter were involved in
organizing making this activity
a great success.
Our members also participate in and provide support for
a variety of charitable activities:
 Relay for Life
 TN Special Olympics
 Operation Christmas Child
 Bowling for Breast Cancer
 Blood drives
 Campus-wide food and clothing drives for local
charities
All of these activities are supported by members of the Sigma
Sigma Phi, Phi Chapter. Participants include members of the
classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well as our faculty advisors
and the members of the Grand Chapter who are faculty
members at LMU-DCOM.
 Phi Chapter at LMU-DCOM is working very hard to
become an active organization on the LMU-DCOM
campus. Our members are committed to serving the
community and to furthering the osteopathic
profession in this community as well as in
communities across the country.
This report is respectfully submitted on behalf of the Executive Board
and the general membership of the Phi Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi
by Grayson Goldman, Phi Chapter President
Contact: [email protected]