The Texas Pre-Dental Society held its second general meeting. They discussed levels of membership, upcoming events including workshops, social events, and community service opportunities. Members were encouraged to get involved in ongoing commitments to gain community service hours, help promote the organization through tabling, and submit articles for the newsletter. The next meeting will feature a speaker from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

1. second general meeting 21 september 2011 welcome to theTEXAS PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY (playlist theme: billboard hot 100 ten years ago today starting at #1)

2. Levels of Membership Participate as much as you can. President – Dana Distinguished Active Honorable 4/6 Meetings 2 Community 1 Social 1 PR Dues 5/6 Meetings 3 Community 2 Social 2 PR Dues 5/6 Meetings 4 Community 3 Social 4 PR Dues

3. Members of the Week Do something good and you can be the next one. President – Dana Congratulations to HUY LE! He was an amazing photographer this past weekend at the Central Texas Dental Symposium!

6. Crash Course in Studying for the DAT

9. Please send an email ASAP with your valid excuse. Tests, labs, dental school interviews, and emergencies are all acceptable.Vice President – Ram

10. Scholarships Get yourself some cash for school. UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP Two $100 Scholarship Free full-year dues UPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP One $200 Scholarship Vice President – Ram

12. Get help in classes, advice about the DAT, and most importantly, a handful of friends.

13. Sign up online to be placed in your family unit and be prepared to have lots of fun.

14. We will start assigning families after this meeting but allow them to grow throughout the semester.…and yes, you will get some social points Vice President – Ram

16. Access to our shadowing program

17. Admission to all socials

18. The year-end banquetYou can also pay $40 for just the semester. Dues must be paid TODAY! Or at the next meeting if you forgot… Treasurer – Jason

19. Fundraising Help us help you. We are auctioning off an in-person Kaplan DAT Prep Course, courtesy of the Kaplan location on the Drag! This is worth $1400. Bidding ends at 12:30 tonight! Treasurer – Jason

21. Bring your receipt to Heena after the meeting to claim your awesome new TPS shirt.Secretary – Heena

23. Sign up online to be considered for placement with a dentist. Members are assigned dentists based on payment of dues, seniority, semesters in TPS, and response time.

24. You must be able to commit at least two hours straight each week

25. No, you don’t need a car. But you will probably need to take the bus, though it won’t be very far.Secretary – Heena

27. Sunday 9/25 from 1-2:30pm, SAC rooftop patio

28. You will be placed into groups and asked to decorate cupcakes following a certain theme

29. No prior cupcake decorating experience required

30. And you get to eat cupcakes!

31. Signups close THIS FRIDAY at 11pm

32. Head to Lake Austin and KAYAK with your TPS friends!

33. Sunday 10/2 from 10-11am at Lake Austin

34. Limited to first 30 paid members who sign up

35. But if more people pay dues, who knows…?

36. Some of us will probably head to Barton Springs afterwards just for fun – not a TPS socialSocial – Angela

38. Sundays at 6pm at Gregory Gym starting on 10/16

39. We are limited to a roster of 20, so only sign up if you will actually play!

40. Come and cheer at our games for ½ a point – you really do need to cheer. Posters are encouraged!Social – Angela

42. Saturday 10/1 from 6am-1pm at the UT Track and Field Stadium – several shifts

43. Fill out the spreadsheet online to sign up

44. Sign ups close THIS SUNDAY at 11pm

45. Fight the stigma of mental illness at the NAMI Walk!

46. Saturday 10/8 from 7:30-11am at South 1st and W. Riverside (Palmer Events Center)

47. NOTE: THIS IS OU GAMEDAY. DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU ARE GOING TO DALLAS/INSIST ON WATCHING THE PRE-GAME SHOWCommunity Service – Bridget

48. DID YOU KNOW… ? …a dental school applicant with average stats and lots of continuing community service stands a BETTER chance of being admitted than an applicant with GREAT stats and no community service

49. DID YOU KNOW… ? …there are some schools that automatically throw out an application if it doesn’t have at least 100 hours of real service

51. Teach science experiments to elementary school kids at Young Scientists on Fridays (starting 9/9) from 1:30-3:30pm at Walnut Creek Elementary School

52. NOTE: There is no YS next Friday 9/21

53. Tutor at Reagan High School various times throughout the day, all week long

54. You must be able to commit to these EVERY WEEK! Sign up online.Community Service – Bridget

56. Cannot be for credit in another organization

57. Need help finding an ongoing opportunity? Visit UTvolunteer.org for listings!

58. Email tpscommunity@gmail.com to get your activity approved and receive an attendance check sheet

59. Deadline is NEXT WEDNESDAY. No exceptions.Community Service – Bridget

61. Sign ups are based on a Volunteer Spot calendar, which will be linked on our website

62. If you sign up for the first shift, you must also sign up to get the banner. If you sign up for the last shift, you must also sign up to return the banner.

63. You can’t just sign up to get/return the banner. That’s lame.Public Relations – Sierra

65. Submit an article idea to Sierra for approval. If you get the green light, write a short article for a PR point!

66. We hope to release Sept/Oct(DEADLINE 10/12) and Nov/Dec newslettersPublic Relations – Sierra

68. Links to sign up for events will appear under the “SIGNUPS” tab as well as on the homepage, and will appear online at approximately 10pm after meetings

69. Be sure to register for the Listserv under the “ABOUT US” tab to receive all TPS emails!Webmaster – Terry

70. and now here’sCALEB MARSH, Health Professions Advisor

72. Ram: TPSvicepresident@gmail.com

73. Heena: TPSsecretary@gmail.com

74. Jason: TPStreasurer@gmail.com

75. Angela: TPSsocial@gmail.com

76. Bridget: TPScommunity@gmail.com

77. Sierra: TPSpublicrelations@gmail.com

79. www.twitter.com/texaspredent

80. search “texas pre-dental society” on facebook

82. pay your dues and get a receipt

83. sign up for events onlineTHANKS FOR COMING! Next meeting: 10/5, Dr. Segura from UTHSCSA