pops 1st gm
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Held on September 7, 2011TRANSCRIPT
PRE-OPTOMETRY PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETY2011 - 2012
1st General Meeting – September 7, 2011
WHO ARE WE?
The Pre-Optometry Professional Society (POPS) was created to inform prospective optometry students about all aspects of the field, including the optometry school application process, the OAT (Optometry Admissions Test), and the different types of practice settings. POPS is an excellent opportunity for pre-optometry students to meet other students with similar interests.
KAPLAN REPRESENTATIVE
Jor Arcila
President Nghiem Duong
Vice President Benjamin Ho
Secretary Tawny Hammett
Treasurer Jennifer Thai
Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen Almenario
Public Relations Iris Miao
Social Chair Becky Luu
Historian Kami Choy
Webmaster Xavier Lu
MEET THE 2011 – 2012 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT • Nghiem Duong
• Senior - Biology/Business Foundations
• I can break it down on the dance floor.
• The people and the relationships you build in POPS is my favorite aspect of the organization.
• My goal for this year is to continue building on the improvement of POPS through meetings, events, and membership.
Ben HoVice
PresidentBiochemistry
Fourth Year Senior
Ho Fact: I once put Nutella in a peanut butter sandwich,
and I was like, holy s---.
Favorite Aspect of POPS: The great people who have
supported me and each other.
My goal in POPS: To ignite passion and interest in optometry and develop stronger cohesion and
friendships.
Tawny HammettSecretary 2011-2012
Senior, Public Health BS
Favorite thing from POPS 2011:
Student-Doctor Conference and
PCL Parties
Interesting Fact: I’ve backpacked
through 14 different countries and
I have famous relatives.
Goal for POPS: Build strong
relationships to keep POPS going!
TREASURERJENNIFER THAI
Year: Junior (3rd) Major: Accounting Interesting fact: I’ve
been to Hawaii twice! Favorite thing about
POPS: Opportunities to learn and get experience
Goal for POPS: Build lasting relationships among members
Volunteer Coordinator
• Kathleen Almenario• Major: Human Biology• 3rd Year• Interesting fact: I’m probably
the best high-fiver you will ever meet. Probably definitely.
• Favorite aspect of POPS: Getting to hear about what all the different schools have to offer
• Goal for POPS this year: To get more active members
BECKY LUU (SOCIAL CHAIR)
Major/Year: Business (SCM)/Senior
Interesting Fact: My favorite color is orange but I really don’t like oranges (the fruit).
Favorite Aspects of POPS: Learning about Optometry and growing old with great friends!
Goal for POPS this year: Making POPS events the highlight of his/her year for new members and creating new memories for returning members!
PUBLIC RELATIONS
IRIS MIAONEUROBIOLOGY
SENIOR
I am living on campus for the fourth year in a row :(Getting to know fellow future optometrists.
Winning first place at the TOA Optometry Bowl in the Spring and the UH Banner Contest.
Kami Choy Historian Sophomore – Biology
B.A. Interesting fact: played
the viola since 5th grade
Favorite thing about POPS: encouraging atmosphere
Goal for POPS this year: have the largest group of active members yet!
Officer Position: Webmaster
Major: Public Health
ManagementYear: SENIOR
Interesting Fact: I cannot
sleep without loud music/tv
shows on.
Favorite Aspect of POPS:All the opportunities to learn about the field of optometry
(Speakers, volunteering, jobs)
Goals for POPS: dispel
misconceptions about the field
of optometry
XAVIER LU
Environment of students with the same goals Advice on classes, applications, OAT, etc Encouragement and support
Networking Opportunities Optometrists Optometry students School representatives Your peers
Informed decisions-makingBuild your resume
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
Job OpportunitiesDoctor ShadowingKaplan ScholarshipsRSO School Visit Student-Doctor ConferenceTOA ConferenceUH Optometry Day & Spring ConferenceBig Sib/Lil Sib ProgramOffi cer eligibilityMaking new friends!FREE FOOD!!!
MEMBER BENEFITS
Yearly Dues: $60 for new members / $55 for last year’s paid members
Semester Dues: $45T-shirt: $7
Deadline for dues is the 3 rd GM, Oct. 5. After the deadline, there will be a $5 late registration fee.
All payments will go to Jennifer.
DUES
Member points help determine active status and offi cer eligibility
Tawny, our secretary, will keep record of the points.
MEMBER POINTS
Student-Doctor ConferenceRSO Visit Rudy’s BBQ SocialAnnual POPS Potluck/White Elephant
ExchangeTOA ConventionPOPS Spring Conference in HoustonUHCO Optometry DayEnd of the Year Banquet
PAST EVENTS
Listserv Emails Meeting Reminders
Website All you need to know is right
here! http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/
POPS
Join us on Facebook Pre-Optometry Professional
Society: Austin
Follow us on twitter! UT_POPS
Questions? Email Nghiem [email protected]
BE INFORMED
Help us fundraise for the organization! By ushering the football or basketball games, you get to know your members AND watch the game…FOR FREE!
**This is an event that you must commit to, there is no backing out once you have signed up to usher a game. **
USHERING
# of Games Incentives
1st game Lunch or Dinner + Free POPS t-shirt
2nd game Lunch or Dinner + $20 Back for membership
3rd game Lunch or Dinner + FREE Membership
Prevent Blindness Texas The purpose of Prevent Blindness is to provide eye
screenings to those who do not have access to regular healthcare. PBT provides resources for those in need of an eye exam and eyewear. We are always in need of volunteers to help at local screenings!
UPCOMING SCREENINGS: Saturday, September 10 – Health Fair from 8 AM to 4 PM
(SHIFTS ARE FROM 8 – 12 and 12 – 4) Wednesday, September 21 – Wellfest 2011 at FAC from 11
AM to 2 PM (Shifts are hourly)
VOLUNTEERING
MARATHON KIDS
Saturday, October 1st
6 am - 2 pm (2 hour shifts)
Sign up at the front
1ST SOCIAL: SUNDAY, SEPT. 11TH
Kayaking/Picnic at Zilker
10:30AM - 1:30PM Rides Provided$5/person Sign-up on the
sheet
Field day at Pease Park
10:30AM - 1:00PMRides Provided$2/personSign-up on the
sheet
IM VOLLEYBALL
Sundays 6 PM starting Oct. 16 th!
Need a study buddy to keep you in check? Looking to chill with fellow POPS members? Want to learn some great study habits? Join us for a big study party and meet other members!
Wednesday, Sept 21st after the 2nd GM at the FAC from 8 PM to whenever!
POPS’ FIRST EVER STUDY PARTY!
First Open House at the The Rosenberg School of Optometry at the University of the Incarnate Word
Saturday, October 1st 9 AM – 12 PMLearn more about the:
Profession & RSO academics from current faculty Student life and professional school by talking to
current students RSO facilities including the Eye & Vision Care Clinic
RSVP Event and deadline is Monday, September 26th at 5 PM
http://optometry.uiw.edu/openhouse
Sign-Ups/Carpooling will be at the next GM!
ROSENBERG SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 21st @ 6 PM in PHR 2.108
Andrew Arellano from The Rosenberg School of Optometry at the University of the Incarnate Word
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
Name all offi cers & their positions
What is myopia?Nearsightedness, trouble with distance
What are the latin terms/abbreviations used for right eye and left eye?OD (oculus dexter) & OS (oculus sinister)
What is hyperopia? Farsightedness, trouble with near
NEW MEMBERS
What is a tonometer used for?To measure the pressures in the eye
What is a mydriatic drug used for? To dilate the eyes
What is used to measure pupillary distance? Pupillometer
OLD MEMBERS
State your name, year, major, hometown
RED: What are your hobbies?
BLUE: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
GREEN: Why are you interested in optometry?
PINK: If you could have a super power, what power would you have?
PURPLE: If it was your last meal, what would you have?
JOLLY RANCHER ICEBREAKER