AOA National Convention Orlando, Florida October 30, 2011 Presented By: B. Bryan Graham, OMSII, President Sigma Sigma Phi Gamma Chapter LECOM Erie, Pennsylvania.

AOA National Convention

Orlando, Florida

October 30, 2011

Presented By: B. Bryan Graham, OMSII, President

Sigma Sigma PhiSigma Sigma PhiGamma ChapterGamma Chapter

LECOMLECOMErie, PennsylvaniaErie, Pennsylvania

Positively impact the community at large through service projects and charitable fundraisers

Strengthen the presence and awareness of Osteopathy in the local community

Promote fellowship amongst the student body and continue the scholastic standing of its members and its colleagues

Sigma Sigma Phi Gamma’s Goals

Monthly Meetings

Service Projects at Voices for Independence and Ophelia Project

Bi-annual Blood Drives

Fundraising: Business card sale

Ambassadorship

Additional community service projects

How We Succeed in Our Goals

General club meeting the fourth Tuesday of every month to discuss upcoming events and promote fellowship amongst student colleagues

Members participate in community service and fundraising events as part of their SSP commitment

SSP Monthly Meetings

Non-profit organization that provides independent livingsupport and services to people with disabilities.

Dedicated to creating a service delivery system that empowers people with disabilities to take control of their lives, and become active and productive members of their communities.

Holiday dinners and events: Halloween, Thanksgiving

Voices for Independence

• The Ophelia Project serves youth and adults who are affected by relational and other non-physical forms of aggression by providing them with a unique combination of tools, strategies and solutions.

• STAR Program: • Work with 1st and 2nd graders on self-esteem, teamwork,

attitude, and respect

• CASS Program: Creating A Safe School• Anti-bullying education for students and parents

• GirlTalk/GuyTalk: • Work with middle school and high school students on

self-esteem, nutrition, exercise, positive decision making

• General maintenance help such as office work and filing

Ophelia Project

• Collaborative effort with Community Blood Bank of Erie, PA

• Held at LECOM campus every spring and fall since 2002

• SSP orchestrates the donations of students, faculty, staff and community, and works in concert with the blood bank to ensure efficient collection

• Next blood drive: November 2nd

Bi-Annual Blood Drives

The Blood Mobile

• Interview Lunches

• On Campus Day

• Welcome to Pathways

Ambassadorship

• Relay for Life

• Heart Walk

• Fit for Life

• LECOM Health Fair

• LECOM Scholarship Auction

Additional Service Events

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• Vice President: Camille LoricaVice President: Camille Lorica

• Secretary: Sheema SamdaniSecretary: Sheema Samdani

• Treasurer: Adam GloveTreasurer: Adam Glove

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What We Have DoneWhat We Have Done

• Walk a Mile in Her ShoesWalk a Mile in Her Shoes

• Health Fair at St. Anne’s Health Fair at St. Anne’s Home in GreensburgHome in Greensburg

• Heart Walk (w/ American Heart Walk (w/ American Heart Association)Heart Association)

• Paper Recycling EventPaper Recycling Event

• Canned Food DriveCanned Food Drive

• SSP ambassadors at SSP ambassadors at Seton Hill!Seton Hill!

What We Have What We Have PlannedPlanned

• Community Health Fair Community Health Fair in Greensburgin Greensburg

• Christmas Cards for the Christmas Cards for the MilitaryMilitary

• Dorm Talks at Seton Hill Dorm Talks at Seton Hill UniversityUniversity

• Assisting at Seton Hill Assisting at Seton Hill Blood DrivesBlood Drives

Walk a Mile in her shoesWalk a Mile in her shoes

In association with the Blackburn Center of Greensburg, we raised money and walked to support the fight against domestic abuse

EVERYONE, including the men, had to walk in heels! (some brave men pictured at right)

It is with great enthusiasm that we remain steadfast in these efforts as we continually grow and evolve to meet the perpetually changing needs of our student colleagues and the community at large.

SSP Gamma Chapter Executive Board LECOM

Final Thoughts

Thank you!