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MCCOPA NEWSNovember/December 2016
Monthly Meeting On November 1, MCCOPA hosted speaker Kim
Stanford, MCC’s Program Director & Occupational Ther-
apy Assistant. Kim spoke to us about Office Ergonomics
which addresses adapting the work environment to the
individual in order to reduce injuries & improve morale &
productivity. About a third of work injuries are musculo-
skeletal disorders & soft tissue injuries resulting from
repetitive movements & overuse. Common diagnoses
such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Quervain’s tendonitis &
back injuries can be prevented or alleviated by address-
ing the ergonomics of your workspace.
Kim recommended reducing awkward or static pos-
tures, repetition, force, & pressure on soft tissues by us-
ing wrist rests, an ergonomic mouse, pencils grips, etc.
Adjust your chair to a height where your legs create a
right angle and your feet are flat on the floor. Elbows
should also be kept at right angles when typing or writ-
ing. Adjust the height of the monitor to encourage
good posture and keep your wrists in a neutral posi-
tion. When picking up heavy items, bend your legs
and lift with your glutes and quads instead of straining
your lower back. Keep your back aligned and not
curved forward when bending down. Finally, Kim gave
us many stretches to use throughout the day to reduce
strain & tension, promote mobility, & prevent injuries.
Additionally, members discussed the many giving
opportunities we have during the season, such as the
Thanksgiving Basket Fundraiser for the MCC Food
Pantry, and the Christmas Wish List project, which is in
coordination with the Support & Empowerment Pro-
gram (SEP) office. MCCOPA donated 4 baskets to the
Food Pantry & agreed to help purchase Christmas gifts
for a needy, single-parent household.
In This Issue:
Monthly Meeting
Nov. 1 Holiday Craft Bazaar/
Bake Sale Fundraiser
Nov. 14-16 Upcoming Events
Christmas Party
Dec. 6 Donations
MCCOPA members listening to Kim Stanford’s presentation at the November monthly meeting
Holiday Bazaar/Bake Sale
Nov. 14-16
MCCOPA’s annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale fundraiser was
very successful again this year. Many beautiful and delicious
items were crafted and donated by our members to raise money
for student scholarships and community projects.
This year, we were able to raise $1,080.05! Many thanks to the
Fundraising Committee for organizing this successful event and
to the members who donated their time providing items to sell
and attending the bazaar to assist with sales.
Great work, Everyone!
Nov/Dec 2016 MCCOPA NEWS McLennan Community College Office Personnel Association
Upcoming
Events:
Tuesday, Feb. 7
MCCOPA Monthly
Meeting
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
SSC room 234
SIGN UP TO BRING
FOOD
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Baked Potato Bar
Fundraiser
TBA
MAC room 139
MORE DETAILS TO
COME!
October 206 Nov/Dec 2016 MCCOPA NEWS McLennan Community College Office Personnel Association
MCCOPA Christmas Party!
A wonderful time was had by all at the annual Christmas party. Everyone brought deli-
cious finger foods to eat and got to pick a present when their ticket number was called.
Thanks to the committees and individuals who all made this such a special occasion!
Nov/Dec 2016 MCCOPA NEWS McLennan Community College Office Personnel Association
Nov/Dec 2016 MCCOPA NEWS McLennan Community College Office Personnel Association
*MCCOPA T-shirts
If you have not yet picked up
your MCCOPA t-shirts, see
Kari Peden, Administration
building, room 410.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT:
Sheena Williams MCCOPA President 2016-17
Phone: 299-8549
Donations
In addition to helping one of our students with
part of our emergency funds, MCCOPA chose to
donate Christmas gifts to a needy, single-parent
household for the Christmas Wish List project.
MCCOPA members went Christmas shopping for
the six children and worked together to make one
family’s Christmas a lot brighter. Thank you
MCCOPA for your generosity, not only during
Christmastime, but throughout the year!
Merry Christmas,
MCCOPA!!!
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Waco, TX 76708