First General Meeting. Pre-Pharmacy Association Thursday, February 11 5:30 PM

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1 First General Meeting Pre-Pharmacy Association Thursday, February 11 5:30 PM

2 What is PPA? Pre-Pharmacy Association (PPA) is a non-profit, professional Registered Independent Organization (RIO) at UH Manoa. PPA is run entirely by students for fellow students interested in the pharmaceutical field.

3 PPA Officer Board President: Keri Ann Nagaishi Vice President: Jenna Pak Secretary: Jenina Pascua Treasurer: Kiana Lee Fundraising Coordinator: Kevin Lee Community Service Coordinator: Alexis Brissette Webmaster: Jessica Song

4 PPA Membership 1. Fill out a PPA membership form 2. Pay Club Fees a. $20 per semester or $30 per year b. PPA shirt: $10 each, optional c. Turn in to Treasurer Kiana or pay at PAC 3. Accumulate 20 points by the end of the semester a. Attend at least 1 meeting, 1 social, 1 community service event, 1 fundraiser 4. Cancellation Policy a. Must send an 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT otherwise will receive -2 pt deduction 5. Graduation Cord a. Must be an active member for TWO semesters b. Must actively take part in fundraiser events (especially the CAR WASH) Forms and fees can also be turned into the Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) located in Sinclair 108, open M-F 8: 30AM-4:00PM. Shirts can also be purchased at PAC starting next week. Membership forms and fees due on next general meeting (Wednesday, March 9, 2016)

5 Why Be Active? Become an Active PPA Member! - Free meal at the End of Semester Banquet! - Active Certificate - Starbucks/Jamba Juice Gift Card - Pharmacy Networking - Put on your RESUME!

6 Previous Events

7 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Thank you to those who sold Krispy Kreme boxes and helped pass out Krispy Kreme boxes! We sold out fast and did well! Spring 2016 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser planned! (Will be discussed later during the meeting)

8 Adult Friends for Youth Date: November 27, 2015 Location: Sheraton Waikiki Time: 7:30 AM -12:00 PM

9 End of the Semester Social Date: December 21, 2015 Location: Camellia Buffet Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Active members: Free! Members: $10

10 Fall 2015 Active Members Most Active: Sean Domingo! Active Members: Alysa Oshiro, Alyssa Pascua, Bryson Cadiz, Heidi Chen, Hilkeah Badua, Hyeji Lee, Imai Chock, Janey Guo, Jennie Giron, Kaylin Wakuzawa, Keiko Shimoji-Lentz, Kevin Ly, Kristina Eagan, Matthew Tome, Michael Meno, Tiffany Lam Congrats on achieving Active Status!

11 Color Vibe Run Date: January 18, 2016 Location: Aloha Stadium Time: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

12 Upcoming Events

13 Great Aloha Run Date: Saturday, February 13 Location: Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Time: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tasks: Direct participants to the registration line, provide "traffic" control, explain basic instructions to participants, hand out race numbers and/or goodie bags Points: 4 points No more volunteer positions open

14 American Heart Association Heart Ball Set Up Date: Friday, February 26 Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Sheraton Waikiki Resort Tasks: Help prepare the event, set up decorations, make gift bags, etc. RSVP by Saturday, February 20

15 Honolulu Festival Date: Saturday, March 12 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Hawaii Convention Center Tasks: Setting up tents and tables, guiding people, and other miscellaneous tasks RSVP by Saturday, February 20

16 Hawaii Food Bank: Great Chefs Fight Hunger Date: Saturday, March 19 Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Hawaii Food Bank Warehouse (2611 Kilihau St.) Attire: Professional attire: Closed-toed shoes, black slacks or skirt, white button up shirt. Duties: Registration, Chef Assistants, Servers & Bussers Volunteers: 20 volunteers RSVP: ASAP! By February 20

17 Movie Night Social Date: Friday, March 4 Location: Hem 211 Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM Movie: Potluck The Martian Inside Out Kingman Pizza/drinks provided Points: 3 points RSVP by Wednesday, March 2

18 Panda Express Fundraiser Date: Wednesday, February 24 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Panda Express at Paradise Palms!!! Tasks: All you need to do is show them a Panda Fundraiser Flyer and our club will get funds! Points: 0.5 points per receipt, max 3 points Remember to take a picture of your receipt to get your points!

19 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser KRISPY KREME! Ticket Sales: February Pick up tickets at PAC Pick Up: Week of March 7-11 (TBA) Tabling shifts- Sign up sheet-tba Time: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Location: Campus Center Tables Tickets: $12/box (1 dozen)

20 Creighton University Presentation Representative from Creighton University School of Pharmacy is coming and will have a short presentation! When: Thursday, February 18 Where: CC 309 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Points: 1.5 points points for shirt

21 University of Minnesota Pharmacy University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy representative will be at Campus Center across the food court! Date: Thursday, February 18 Location: Campus Center Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM *No points will be awarded, but we encourage you to stop by and ask questions!

22 Ice Breaker! Who Am I?

23 Announcements

24 UH Hilo Spring Trip DATE: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at UHH DKICP College of Pharmacy, 6AM - 6PM Requirements: 15 members may attend Priority: Active members, Seniority Funding Provided by SAPFB (airfare) and ASUH (food, car rentals) Participation in fundraising events, including Fall/Spring Car Wash Participation in Fall/Spring events Deposit $50, will be returned after event (basically free!) Important Deadlines: Must commit by 2/18/16 UHH DKICP meeting: 2/24 or 2/25 Pay $50 deposit by 2/26/16

25 UH Hilo DKICP Trip Schedule: Wednesday, 4/6/16 6:00 AM: Fly from Honolulu to Hilo 7:30 AM: Breakfast in Hilo 9:00 AM: Meet with Kristy Fujii, Admissions Counselor 9:30 AM: Meet with Pharmacy Student Ambassadors 10:00 AM: DKICP Tour and Lab Tour 10:45 AM: UH Hilo Main Campus Tour 11:30 AM: Lunch with Rho Chi 2:00 PM: Integrated Therapeutics II Class 3:00 PM: Meet with Rho Chi, Learn vital signs 5:00 PM: Depart from Hilo and return to Honolulu

26 Spring 2015 UH Hilo Pharmacy Tour

27 FREE Online Kaplan PCAT Tests Sunday, February 28, 11:00AM - 2:15PM HST Wednesday, March 9, 3:00PM - 6:15PM HST Tuesday, March 22, 3:00PM - 6:15PM HST To sign up:

28 YMCA Tutoring Program YMCA Honolulu Recruiting volunteer tutors for elementary school aged children One day a week If interested, contact Nainoa Heaston at or nheaston@ymcahonolulu.org

29 CVS Pharmacy Technician Position Long s Drugs Hawaii Kai Pharmacy Technician in Retail Setting CVS will pay for 1st pharmacy technician certification exam after working for 1 year with them Will provide study materials Meet pharmacists on the job for letter of recommendations! Learn skills such as typing prescriptions, counting pills, and providing customer service.

30 Getting Involved for Pharmacy School Get exposure to the pharmaceutical field Volunteer/Shadow during the Summer/Year Kaiser Permanente Hospital or Hawaii Pacific Health (Kapiolani, Straub) Usually 1 day/week in year or 2 days/week in summer Outpatient, Inpatient, Clinical Pharmacy Work Experience Pharmacy Technician Longs, Walgreens, etc. Join clubs/organizations Pre-Pharmacy Association!!!, Other Health/Major related clubs (PMA, PIH, HOSA) etc. Volunteer Clubs Circle K, VIDA Honor Societies Golden Key, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Mortar Board

31 Getting Involved for Pharmacy School (continued) Leadership Community Service Become an officer for a club Obtain a teaching position for a class (ex: TA/TI) Volunteering with the community Big Brothers Big Sisters, IHS, Tutoring Research UH Manoa, Honors Program John A. Burns School of Medicine, Cancer Center Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Receive funding to do research and prepare presentation

32 PPA Officer Nominations President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Community Service Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Webmaster

33 Recap of Events Community Service: Great Aloha Run 2/13 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall AHA Heart Ball Set Up 2/26 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Festival 3/12 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hawaii Convention Center Hawaii Food Bank 3/19 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Hawaii Foodbank Warehouse Social: Movie Night 3/4 5:30-8:30PM Hemenway 211 Fundraiser: Panda Express 2/28 Paradise Palms Panda Express Krispy Kreme: TBA- Week of March 7-11 Pharmacy: Creighton University 2/18 5:30PM at CC 309 University of Minnesota Pharmacy 9AM-2PM at Campus Center UH Hilo Spring Trip 4/6 6AM-6PM at UH Hilo DKICP

34 Next General Meeting Wednesday, March 9, :30 PM in Bilger 152 Kaplan Representative

35 PIH Announcement Kevin Lee and Nick Muneno