Pre-Physical Therapy Association
Meeting Minutes
13 November 2007
Officers Present: Becca Clark (president), Ellen Baumann (vice president), James Mountain ( treasurer), Kevin Schoenfeld (secretary), and Holly Grant (exec. Council rep.)
Michelle Quill, Melissa Long, Nikki Gee, Jill Thompson, Iris Partin, Katelyn Koeninger, Brandon Fowler, Tiffany Branon, Renee Samples, Amelia Cantrell, Kevin Beale, Corey Vogt, Kristin Sugar, Allison Lesousky, Abby Eberenz, Linsey Schmalz, Sarah Bailey, Sarah Carlisle, Lauren Cotton, Aaron Hume, Maggie Kraemer, Meghan Shafer, Amy Dean, Stephanie Gloyeske, Brittney Kerchief, Elizabeth Bohnert, Whitney Long, Erin Smith, Dana Day, Alex Kent, Michelle Grayson, Holly Combs, Jamie Muir, Jennifer Colgan, Ashley Figueroa, Lori McGarrh, Kristen Storrie, Kyle Nauert, Emily Goedde, Elliot Mattingly, Kristy Rizzo, Sara Crombie
Officer Reports
President’s Report: Becca Clark, rclark01@bellarmine.edu Thank you all who helped with the PT month activity! Also, Monday, November 19 there is an opportunity to volunteer in the Service Learning Clinic, to get experience in a clinic.
Vice President’s Report: Ellen Baumann, ebaumann01@bellarmine.edu
Treasurer’s Report: James Mountain, jmountain01@bellarmine.edu
-Pay dues to James Mountain as soon as possible. Dues are $10. If you have not paid your $10 fee then you are not an active member.
Secretary’s Report: Kevin Schoenfeld, kschoenfel01@bellarmine.edu
Exec. Council Rep. Report: Holly Grant, hgrant01@bellarmine.edu
Advisor’s Report: Dr. Gillette and Dr. Boyce
Service Learning Clinic Opportunity:
-Monday November 19th at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Brosky will be there answer questions
-If you do not have a tech job or volunteer opportunities you will sign up first
-The in-service will only last about an hour
-Service Learning Clinic is located behind Petrik Hall, but connected to Newman
Guest Speaker- Z. Kimura (PT at Audoban Hospital)
Z. Kimura spoke of Careers in Physical Therapy and Ethical Practice in the Field:
- Z. went to St. Louis University
- He worked with kids every summer who were able-bodied making him realize he wanted to help the less fortunate kids.
- We all must think about why we want to do Physical Therapy (money, want to help people, interesting study, freedom, security)
- Ethics of PT is important must abide by rules (could lose license)
- Many ethical rules are broken unintentionally but you are still liable (not documenting correctly, treatment without approval, sexual harassment)
- Be aware of these “sharks” to keep your career
- Consult with mentors, parents for advice on ethics
- Z. has had a wide variety of job settings in PT because there are so many opportunities PT has to offer
- Advice: See a variety of PT settings, do not take shortcuts, be patient, find out what your passions are because it is likely you will not be happy if you do not
-His most enjoyable job settings: Private practice and Prison
Becca Clark spoke of:
- Draper Loan- Loan for juniors who are already accepted.
- http://www.kpta.org/draper_loan.htm
- Service Project- Giving Tree for families, WHAS, This starts Saturday
November 17
- Relay for Life- April 4th and 5th, Nikke Gee is our captain
Dr. Gillette spoke of:
All applicants will be hearing soon about PT school acceptance, interviews, or denial
Holly Grant spoke of:
- T-shirt design ideas and colors can be emailed to any officer
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 4th, 11:00-12:00 a.m. (Free Period)
-Dr. Boyce and Dr. Gillette will discuss the topic of “Professionalism”
-There will also be a pizza party after their address
