Welcome back, everyone!

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Welcome!

• Welcome back, everyone!
• Officer introductions
• President Courtney Cannon
• Vice President Kelsey Gustaveson
• Advisor Jessica Irven
• Special Projects Christina Miller, Kelly
  Kuskvere, Lauren Mickey
• Fundraising Aaron Melton, Sherilynn Phen
• Secretary Kyle Smith
• Publicity Emily Senger
• Treasurer Jordan Palmer

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• Kyle Smith
• Emily Senger
• Sherilynn Phen

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Mission Statement

• Carolina P.A.L.S. is a nonprofit, service
  organization composed of UNC students and young
  professionals whose mission is to provide
  trusting, supportive relationships with pediatric
  patients and their families while providing
  educational opportunities for its members.

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CPALS Listserv

• If you didnt receive 2 emails about this
  meeting, youre not on the listserv!
• Its probably because UNC Hospital Volunteers has
  your address wrong.
• To add yourself manually, send the message
  subscribe cpals_general from the address you
  want added to listmanager_at_listserv.unc.edu.
• As an alternative, email me (kyless_at_live.unc.edu)
  (but it may take longer for me to process your
  request!)

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Facebook

• We have a Facebook group
• We will advertise events and meetings through it
• Its a great way to connect with other members
• If you dont have an account, dont sweat it (all
  our information is available from other places
  too)
• The name of the group is just CPALS

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StudentLife

• StudentLife is the official site for UNC
  organizations
• We wont be using it heavily, but please add
  yourself as a member of CPALS there so we can
  brag about how many of you there are!
• The group name to search for on
  studentlife.unc.edu is Carolina Pediatric
  Attention Love And Support (CPALS)

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Official website

• In the coming months well be working on an
  official website independent of Facebook through
  web.unc.edu
• Itll be a centralized hub to view all upcoming
  events, current sign-up sheets, and even photos
• Bear with us until it gets done and look forward
  to it!

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Publicity

• Check out the new tri-fold!
• Please send any pictures with your pal to Emily!
  We will check for photo waiver
• Staff breakfast once a month to promote CPALS to
  the interdisciplinary treatment teams in the
  clinic and on 5 Childrens
• Stay tunedwe may need your help!

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Pedal for Peds

• September 15th
• 8am - 1pm
• McDougal Middle School Carrboro
• 50 and 28 mile bike ride all proceeds go
  directly to our Peds heme/onc clinic
• As of 8/23, already raised 4000!
• CPALS will contribute most of man-power/volunteeri
  ng at event

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At the event.

• People stationed at McDougal Middle School to
  assist with sign-in, send off, kiddie area, etc.
• 3-4 people per pit stop to hand out food, drinks
  and first-aid supplies ( 5 pit stops)
• 2-3 people per turn off to direct riders in right
  direction of course ( 10 turn offs)

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How to sign up!

• Google form
• Check email, Student Life, Facebook tonight
• You have until Monday at 5 pm to complete
• Cant attend event? Please still check form
  other opportunities available
• No car?! Dont worry! We will be carpooling
• Link to join our CPALS Pedal for Peds team (to
  bike or donate money) in email

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Upcoming Special Projects Events

• Pedal for Peds Saturday, Sept 15th 8am-1pm
• Teen Retreat 9/29-9/30
• Get Heeled 5k 10/13
• Stay tuned!
• Email LCK CPALSspecialprojects_at_gmail.com

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Fundraising General Info

• Possible sub-committee
• Football games, basketball games, benefit nights
• Expected to work one football game this semester
• Sign up via Google doc or form which will be sent
  out via email, Facebook and Student Life

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Football Games

• 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/27, 11/10
• Bag Checking OR Ticket Taking
• 30 / person / day
• At least 17 people / game (more allowed)
• Commuters (parking passes)
• Read over
• Group Volunteer Handbook
• Homeland Security Video
• Dress Code Requirement

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Goals

• 100 accountability
• Be responsible (do not be absent)
• Act Professionally
• Semester Goal 2000
• Year Goal 3200

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Requirements

• 1 fundraising
• 1 special project
• 1 your choice!
• This is per SEMESTER!
• Accountability will be enforced

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Accountability

• If you cant make it to an event youve signed up
  for
• Let an officer know 48 hours in advance
• After the 48 hour deadline, find your own sub!
• If you fail to do this
• Strike one its okay, it happens
• Strike two either make up 2 extra event this
  semester OR sit the rest of the semester out
  INCLUDING giving up your clinic shift

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Reasons to Get a 11 Pal

• For the Families and Kids
• Personal Growth
• To Build Relationships
• Its lots of fun!

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How it Works

• For Returning Members

• For New Members

• Submit your 11 application ASAP
• Attend orientation on ______
• Receive your pal assignment and go with an
  officer to meet your pal
• Visit your pal when they are inpatient or have a
  clinic appointment

• Work for three weeks in the clinic to receive
  your all-clear pass
• Submit your 11 application
• Attend an orientation session
• Get a pal!

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Expectations

• Be there for your pal!
• Visit at least every other day if your pal is
  inpatient
• Make it to your pals clinic shifts
• Be in contact with pal and their family
• Let someone know if you cant make it to your
  pals appointment
• Submit form if you cant attend Facebook,
  emails, Student Life

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New for 11s

• Coffee Hour Once a Month
• Various Social Events
• Lets start talking about how to handle those
  difficult situations and share the really funny
  stories!

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Jess/Advisors Role

• Psychosocial Support Programming
• Volunteer Liason and CPALS Advisor
• Mentoring, support, etc.
• Hospital rules
• Wear your uniform, always!!!!!!
• Clock in/out
• Be flexible and ready to jump in as needed
• Thank you!!!!

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Info for New CPALS

• Opening up new clinic shifts please see Jess at
  the break out
• Rock band sign ups
• IV pole decorating sign ups

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Whats next?!

• Next meeting on 9/13 at 5 pm in Sanofi Aventis
  Conference Room (this one!)
• Check email for sign ups, forms and applications
• Returning CPALS, stick around to chat about 11s
• New CPALS, meet in the Cancer Hospital lobby for
  clinic tour and orientation!