Sigma Sigma Phi

Gamma Chapter

AOA National ConventionNew Orleans, LA

November 1, 2009

President: Allison E. Giles, OMSII

LECOMErie, Pennsylvania

Sigma Sigma Phi’s Goals: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

How we succeed in our goalsBi-annual Blood DrivesBenefit Events Bake sales and other

fundraisersService Projects at the House of Healing, a

local women’s shelterCollaborative community service events with

LECOMMonthly Meetings

Bi-Annual Blood DrivesSeptember 2007 over 26 units of blood

collected

April 2009 49 units of blood!

Collaborative effort with Community Blood Bank of Erie, PA

Held at LECOM campus every spring and fall for the past 5 years

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

The Blood Mobile

LECOM AmbassadorshipTri-weekly interview panels from October

through May

2-3 SSP members eat lunch with the interviewing students and answer any questions they may have

Other events include furthering LECOM in the community

House of HealingShelter that offers a positive alternative

environment for incarcerated women and their children

SSP offers financial support raised through fundraising events Bake sales

Holiday dinners and events Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter

Past and future events including general maintenance, arts and crafts projects, and much more!

SSP and House of Healing Easter Dinner

• Helped prepare and

serve Easter dinner

for House of Healing

Children• Organized games

including bunny

bowling, ball relays, and

egg races

SSP and House of Healing Easter Dinner

Relay for Life!

Other collaborative eventsPennsylvania’s International Coastal Cleanup

Walk to Cure Diabetes

Walk to Cure Breast Cancer

Wellsville community health projects

**Most club presidents are members of SSP**

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

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

SSP Monthly Meetings

Final Thoughts…It is with great enthusiasm that we remain

steadfast in our 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

Thank You!