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	March 22, 2023 at 7:16 PM	Approved	AMMSA-LECOM: Eid Celebration	AMMSA	03/22/2023	04/28/2023	During the Islamic month called Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset for 30 days and end with a celebration called Eid ul Fitr. We would like to host this celebration on April 28th at 7:00 PM at the Hammocks at Millcreek (4554 Hammocks Dr, Erie, PA 16506). We will be catering food from an outside vendor for dinner and are planning on charging $10 per person to help cover some of the expenses, and would like to use our budget to cover the remaining expenses. Educational purpose: Educate the campus about Eid traditions, celebrate an important Muslim holiday, and help diversify the community COVID mitigation plan: The event will take place in a space big enough for people to be spread out and mask enforcement will be followed based on the COVID case numbers. Vendor choices: As-Salam, Cleveland Grocers, Desi Khabba, or Paradise Biryani Pointe (we have not decided on a restaurant yet but these are our options)
	April 3, 2023 at 2:12 PM	Approved	SAACOFP Pin Sale	Family Medicine Club	04/03/2023	04/07/2023	SAACOFP would like to host our annual pin sale fundraiser. Pins for each of the following systems will be offered: Anatomy (full body), MSK (gold femur), Neurology (brain). Pins are $5 for the 1st one and $4 for any additional. Online orders via Google Form will be accepted starting April 7th, 2023 until Friday, May 13, 2023. Payment will be accepted via cash. For pickup, we will have multiple contactless pickup dates/times available. Currently we would like to have pick up dates on April 18th, 24th, 25th, and 26th between 12 pm and 12:50 pm in the cafeteria. During this time we would also like to encourage new members to join SAACOFP by handing out free SAACOFP merchandise such as pens and pins.
	April 10, 2023 at 1:26 PM	Approved	Neurology Speaker Event	LECOM Med Erie - SGA	04/10/2023	04/26/2023	The panel will be held over zoom from 5:00-6:00 PM on 4/26/2023. Location: Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87233374340?pwd=U2MwOUUrT0ZPcGY3VVJrOWllbkhSQT09 Dr. Ryan Lynch will be talking about his speciality (neurology) to medical students. Purpose: To provide an opportunity for LECOM MS1s and MS2s to hear from physicians about their specialties directly. The event is open to all LECOM students. Funding: No funding is necessary for this event. The general breakdown of the event will include a 30 minute introduction from Dr. Ryan Lynch. He can discuss bread and butter cases, unique cases that appeared during practice, etc. In the last 30 minutes, students may ask specific specialty questions. SGA board members will assist in leading the Q&A panels.
	April 11, 2023 at 8:56 AM	Approved	SAACOFP Asbury Woods Cleanup	Family Medicine Club	04/11/2023	05/06/2023	SAACOFP would like to host a Clean-Up Day at Asbury Woods on Saturday, May 6th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers would be removing invasive Buckthorn saplings and shrubs from the area to keep the trails and grounds accessible for the community. Work gloves and shovels would be provided. We would like to provide volunteers with lunch after cleanup. Asbury woods has given us permission to use their picnic tables on site. Pizza will be purchased and we will submit a reimbursement form. For safe distribution, gloves would be used for distribution of the food and those handling the food would be wearing masks as well. We will also have disinfectant on hand to clean down surfaces and hand sanitizer in the event bathrooms are unavailable. All beverages will be individually packaged.
	April 13, 2023 at 6:29 PM	Approved	AMMSA Blaze Fundraiser	AMMSA	04/13/2023	05/15/2023	AMMSA would like to host a fundraiser with Blaze Pizza on May 15th, 2023 from 5:00-9:00 PM to raise money for our organization. Educational purpose: We hope to use these funds to host more events for the upcoming school year and educate the campus on our traditions and help diversify the community. COVID mitigation plan: The event will take place in a space big enough for people to be spread out and mask enforcement will be followed based on the COVID case numbers.
	April 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM	Approved	Operation Mail Call	LECOM Med Erie - SGA	04/17/2023	04/22/2023	This event will be held at LECOM from 04/22/2023-4/24/2023. Location: Box in front of the security office Purpose: To allow LECOM students to show their support for the veterans by writing thank you cards. These cards will have been previously written and will be dropped off. Funding: No funding needed for the event. The general breakdown is that within the timeframe is that the thank you cards will be dropped off to the SGA members via a box by the security office. After 4/24/2023, the SGA members will package the cards and send them to address listed in the attached document. COVID concerns will be mitigated by not having a large number of people present in a small area.
	April 25, 2023 at 2:13 PM	Approved	Dry Bag Survival Kit Sale	Emergency Medicine	04/25/2023	08/07/2023	We would like to host a LECOM Emergency medicine sale to promote and raise funds for the club. We will be selling waterproof ‘survival bags’ which will contain items such as an emergency blanket, cold pack, whistle, bandages, flashlight, etc. This bag will make a nice gift for student’s family members to keep on hand for daily emergencies, it will also be great for students to keep in their cars to be better prepared for everyday life. Our club advisor, Dr. Risavi, is on board with the event and we will be using the updated and approved LECOM logo. Since this is an online sale, all correspondence will be done over email via a spreadsheet. We will do marketing via social media to promote the sale and masks will be worn on the day of distribution in concordance with the school’s COVID mitigation plan. The sale will take place from August 7th – September 7th 2023 over email. Each bag will cost 50 dollars and Distribution will occur in the Fall. We will use the Vora Lounge to distribute orders after all have been placed & fulfilled.
	April 26, 2023 at 9:51 PM	Approved	Stop The Bleed	Emergency Medicine	04/26/2023	07/25/2023	The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding. The EM Club advisor, Dr. Risavi, will be giving this training to students. We will have a sign up sheet and cap the limited number of participants at 45 to adhere to the capacity of Kearsarge. We also will require masks at the event to maintain COVID safety. This event will take place on Tuesday July 25th at Kearsarge Fire Hall from 6pm -9pm.
	May 1, 2023 at 1:02 PM	Approved	International Trauma Life Support Certification	ACOS-MSS	05/01/2023	07/28/2023	LECOM ACOS-MSS is excited to give members an opportunity to obtain an International Trauma Life Support Certification. Dr. Risavi will be leading the event which will consist of several lectures as well as hands-on skills stations with a practical at the end. This is an opportunity for members to obtain hands-on experience and to learn new skills that are essential for any specialty. Additionally, this certification is similar to a certification that is required during residency (advanced trauma life support), allowing members to gain valuable knowledge on information for the future. The ITLS certification will last all members 3 years. Members who decide to participate will need to purchase and read ITLS for Emergency Care Providers – 9th edition from VitalSource. Additionally, the certification itself will cost approximately $30. The anticipated event will be held on the following dates and times: July 28: 530pm - 10pm July 29: 7:30am - 5pm July 30: 7:30am - 4pm As there are multiple skills stations, we are requesting lecture hall C and D as well as study rooms 1-3 to be reserved on the second floor. Our advisor, Dr. Dr. Risavi will be present. There will also be several other clinicians to assist Dr. Risavi with the event and help administer the practicals. We are anticipating around 20 participants. The educational purpose of this event is to expose students to critical, life saving skills that can be applied to a variety of specialties. This will be a fantastic opportunity to allow students to gain hands-on experience and knowledge, while also being able to obtain a certification. Furthermore, here are the COVID protocols that I ensure are upheld at all ACOS events: 1.) We will have a full roster of every individual who attends the event. 2.) We will create a screening form for all members that sign up and require that they disclose any signs and symptoms, travel history, and close contact history prior to attending. 3.) We will abide by LECOMs current mask policy at the time of the event.
	May 10, 2023 at 10:12 PM	Approved	Guest Speakers- St. Elizabeth Boardman EM Residents	Emergency Medicine	05/10/2023	09/08/2023	We would like to give our members the opportunity to hear from current residents at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Ohio. Dr. Pauline Phung would like to come to talk to EM club members about Emergency Medicine as a career and answer any questions students may have. Dr. Phung will present to us about the field of Emergency Medicine, followed by a short interactive activity for students to participate in. It will give our members the chance to interact with healthcare providers within the community and understand the skills that residents in these programs are learning. All equipment for the interactive activity will be provided by the St. Elizabeth Boardman Residency program. We anticipate an activity for intubation, bleeding control, splinting, etc. A sign-up sheet will be provided for students to participate, and masks will be worn to adhere to COVID Regulations. Our Club Advisor, Dr. Risavi, has approved of the event and will be in attendance. This event will be held on Friday September 8th at the Kearsarge Fire Department from 1800-2100.
	May 17, 2023 at 9:46 AM	Approved	SAAO's Fall Forums	SAAO	05/17/2023	08/01/2023	The SAAO would like to continue hosting our OPP forums Tuesday nights from 5:30-7:30 pm in the OPP lab for both our MS1 and MS2 members. At these forums students practice their OMT skills on each other and prepare for each week's assigned practical topics.
	May 22, 2023 at 11:02 AM	Approved	Club Fair	LECOM Med Erie - SGA	05/22/2023	08/04/2023	The club fair set up will begin at 6:00pm-8:00pm on 08/04. The club fair event will begin at 9:30am-1:30pm on August 5th. Location: LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center Purpose: The club fair at a medical school serves as a dynamic platform for students to explore a wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities that complement their medical education. It aims to foster a vibrant and engaged community by bringing together various student-run clubs and organizations dedicated to different medical specialties, research areas, volunteer initiatives, and professional development. The purpose of the club fair is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the diverse avenues available to them beyond the classroom, allowing them to connect with like-minded peers, gain valuable hands-on experience, and further their personal and professional growth. This event facilitates networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas, enabling students to discover new interests, strengthen their skills, and contribute meaningfully to the medical community. By attending the club fair, students can make informed choices about their extracurricular involvement, fostering a well-rounded education that complements their medical studies and nurtures their individual interests and aspirations. Funding: SGA will use their own funds. Timeline: The setup will begin at 6:00 pm on August 4th, with tables and chairs being brought into the gym and hallway. Clubs will each set up their own individual tables in a circular formation. The setup will end at 8:00 pm on the same day. On August 5th at 9:00 am, clubs will come in to do one last check-in before students arrive at 9:30 am. During 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, students will filter in to visit the various clubs based on their interests. From 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, clubs will remove their equipment, and SGA will pack up the tables and chairs.
	May 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM	Approved	General Surgeon Speaker	ACOS-MSS	05/23/2023	09/12/2023	Dr. Abby Bennett is a new LECOM graduate who matched General Surgery at University of Buffalo this year. She will be sharing her journey throughout medical school, including in the classroom, rotations, and the surgery residency process. There will also be a Q&A portion of the event at the end of the talk. Educational purpose: the educational purpose of this event is to provide a first-hand perspective from a recent graduate who is able to closely relate to the ACOS members. This will be a fantastic opportunity to allow students to engage with Dr. Bennett and ask questions about how she approached her medical school career. COVID mitigation protocols: this meeting will be held on zoom.
	June 13, 2023 at 3:39 PM	Approved	Mental Health Youth First Aid Training	SSP	06/13/2023	08/12/2023	SSP is partnering with the Erie NAMI organization to provide LECOM students with a free, virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training certification to combat the growing mental health crisis affecting in the youth population in America. o COVID Mitigation Plan: virtual (Zoom) o Event Contact: Heather Newton (heather@NAMIerie.org) o Event Timing: August 12 from 9 am - 3 pm o Student Notification: SSP email o Students Overseeing Event: Melissa Zhang
	June 13, 2023 at 3:43 PM	Approved	LECOM Blood Drive	SSP	06/13/2023	08/07/2023	SSP is partnering with the Erie Community Blood Bank to host a LECOM Blood Drive to mitigate the critical blood shortage impacting the community. o COVID Mitigation Plan: temperature checks at the Erie Community Blood Bank o Event Contact: Alyson Merryman (alyson.merryman@fourhearts.org) o Event Timing: August 7 - 11 o Student Notification: SSP email o Students Overseeing Event: Melissa Zhang
	June 20, 2023 at 3:44 PM	Approved	Adult Mental Health First Aid Training	SSP	06/20/2023	08/26/2023	SSP is partnering with the Erie NAMI organization to provide LECOM students with a free, virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training certification to combat the growing mental health crisis in America. o COVID Mitigation Plan: virtual (Zoom) o Event Contact: Heather Newton (heather@NAMIerie.org) o Event Timing: August 26 from 9 am - 3 pm o Student Notification: SSP email o Students Overseeing Event: Melissa Zhang
	July 5, 2023 at 9:22 AM	Approved	SOMA Small Equipment Sale	SOMA	07/05/2023	08/17/2023	SOMA will be selling the Small Equipment package for students for the History and Physical course. The small equipment package will include a Dejerine Reflex Hammer, 128 Tuning Fork, 512 Tuning Fork, Penlight, Pocket Eye Chart, Hospital Gown, Draping Sheet, and optional Professional Embroidered Doctor Bag. The sale will be through Steeles Supply Company. The sale will be completed via an online link (https://www.steeles.com/products/lecom-soma-student-discount-order-form) where students can choose what they would like to buy, pay for the purchase online with credit or debit card. The order will be a bulk order, shipped to the school, and then dispersed to the students. The link, along with a description of the products, will be sent to students via email to let them know of the sale.
	July 5, 2023 at 9:40 AM	Approved	M1 Anatomy Review Nights	SOMA	07/05/2023	08/15/2023	As MS1 students take Anatomy before moving into Core during first semester, SOMA students who are MS2s will provide a short review of the material and high yield topics and the opportunity to ask questions for the MS1 students to focus their studies over the weekend for their tests on the following Mondays. All review material will be made in conjunction with the respective faculty teaching the subject. These reviews will be virtual and held through either zoom or google meet. MS1 students will be alerted through email of the upcoming review nights.
	July 5, 2023 at 9:52 AM	Approved	MMS Review Nights Fall 2023	SOMA	07/05/2023	08/07/2023	SOMA students will lead review sessions to help guide students on study strategies as MMS students get acclimated to the rigor of LECOM curriculum. These sessions are requested by the MMS students. As MMS students work through Fall semester, SOMA students who are OMS1s/OMS2s will host a short, virtual review of the material and high yield topics. SOMA students will coordinate review content with the faculty teaching the subject (i.e. Anatomy and Dr. Kulesza). This virtual review will allow MMS students to focus their studies over the weekend for their tests on the following Mondays. These reviews will be virtual and held through through zoom. MMS students will be alerted through email and their Facebook group. This event will be completely virtual, and will follow all social distancing because of the virtual nature of the event, with no in-person assembly required.
	July 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM	Approved	SSP Induction Meeting SSP	SSP	07/13/2023	09/05/2023	SSP would like to hold a Zoom meeting for new member inductions into the organization o COVID Mitigation Plan: Zoom o Event Contact: Melissa Zhang o Event Timing: 6 pm - 7 pm o Student Notification: SSP email o Students Overseeing Event: Melissa Zhang
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