1. first general meeting 2 february 2011 welcome to theTEXAS PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY

2. we’ll start things off withKAPLAN

3. and now some words fromGMT

4. finally let’s meetYOUR OFFICERS

5. Levels of Membership We have made some changes for this semester. 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

6. Member of the Week Do something good and you can be the next one. Congratulations to ALLISON TAPE for being our first member of the week! She worked lots of tabling shifts and has already met the PR point requirement to be a distinguished member! President – Dana

8. Sign Ups are ONLINE! We will no longer use paper sign up sheets for events. We won’t even use email. We will have links to sign up sheets with all information we need from you on our website. Every event is an online sign up unless otherwise noted. More from Terry later… PAPER The end of running to the front!

9. We’re now on Twitter!www.twitter.com/texaspredent Follow us! Get updates! Read news!

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

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

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

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

16. The success of this program depends on member interest and involvement. If there is not substantial interest we may not proceed with this idea.…and yes, you will get some social points Vice President – Ram

18. UTHSC-SA: Pending, likely early March

19. Baylor: Pending, likely mid-March

20. UTHSC-H: April 8

21. Sign ups will be posted when days get closerVice President – Ram

23. Access to our shadowing program

24. Admission to all socials

25. The year-end banquetDues must be paid by the Second General Meeting on 2/16 Treasurer – Jason

26. Fundraising Help us help you. MyEdu will donate $1 for every person who signs up using our custom link. This includes non-TPS members. www.myedu.com/free/tps Treasurer – Jason

28. 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.

29. 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

31. Come to our YOU FANCY, HUH? MIXER for party games, classy snacks, and tasty mocktails!

32. Next Wednesday 2/9 from 7:30-9pmin UNB (The Union) 2.404 (Pearce Hall)Social – Angela

34. Sunday 2/20, 8:30-11:30am shift in Downtown Austin, Congress and 10th (Finish Line)

35. Register at the Austin Marathon website (it will be linked on our site) for “CLOTHING PICKUP” , and THEN fill out our sign up sheet so that I can coordinate ridesCommunity Service – Bridget

37. Saturday, 2/26, 5-8pm in Jester Domitory

38. Thanks to those who have signed up! The only shift with openings at this point is from 5-8pm.Community Service – Bridget

40. We’ll continue PIP Start but can only take a maximum of 5 people, experience preferred

41. Teach science experiments to elementary school kids at Young Scientistson Fridays (starting 2/11) from 12-2:15pm at Walnut Creek Elementary School, located at N. Lamar and W. Braker

42. The Austin Clubhouse,which provides assistance in recovery from mental illness, is looking for a maximum of 4 volunteers. Talk to Dana after the meeting if you might be interested.Community Service – Bridget

44. Cannot be for credit in another organization

45. Email tpscommunity@gmail.com to get your activity approved and receive an attendance check sheetCommunity Service – Bridget

47. Honorable: 2

48. Distinguished: 4

49. Other than Active, this is not any more time commitment than before. 1 hour of tabling = 1 point

50. No more half pointsPublic Relations – Sierra

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

53. To clarify, getting or returning the banner is not worth a point. It is implied that the first and last person will handle this responsibility.

54. Banner protocol: Get from/return to Holly Hunt in W.C. Hogg 2.208 or the stock room across from her office. Be sure to tell her in person or in writing when you take/return it.Public Relations – Sierra

56. Thursday 2/24 from 12-2:30pm; school is located atI35 S. and E. Stassney

57. About half of the classes are bilingual. If you speak Spanish, WE NEED YOU!

58. Carpools will be arrangedPublic Relations – Sierra

60. Will be posted after the meeting around 10pmWebmaster – Terry

65. pay your dues and get a receipt

66. stay for the social

67. sign up for events onlineTHANKS FOR COMING! Next meeting: 2/16, Navy Dentistry/Scholarships