Reminder!

SOTA meeting tomorrow!! EAC 400 at 3:00pm! Be there or miss out!

OTAC Conference 2009 in Sacramento

Experiences of students who attended the OTAC conference this year:

This year, the OTAC Conference took place in Sacramento. 9/11 students who attended drove 7 hours to partake in this event. This was their journey:

Kristin de Guzman

"The OTAC conference reminded me of how small, yet vast the OT world really is. In just two short days, I sat through short seminars which gave me many useful tools to add to my "OT Tool Box;" I attended an awards gala to witness first hand, the recognition of many OT greats who stand out in the field; and can now put a face to the name of several Eleanor Clarke Slagle lecturers and to important figures within the OT profession.

Despite the sleep-deprivation and wake-up calls at 6am, I am confident to say it was a very rich experience. It was defintely worth it and I hope that more students can experience the OTAC conference in 2010 in Pasadena. (Afterall, it IS free coffee and tea in the morning!) The OT world is your oyster- might as well make the most of it! "

Rose Robel

"OTAC provided a way for us to get outside of our normal school curricula and explore other opportunities occupational therapyhas to offer. It was nice to see OTs in practice reinforce topics that we learn about in school. The OTAC coordinators and members were so welcoming! Most of all I loved the time spent with our classmates: getting to know them, venturing out in Sacramento, and building memories. "

Priya Sadarangani

" Attending OTAC was a new experience for me. I enjoyed meeting experienced occupational therapist as well as forming deeper and meaningful friendships with some of my classmates. I would like to give a special thanks to Debbie Wasserman, the OTAC coordinator, who was not only a pleasure to talk to but a really helpful person. I would also like to thank Irina Silchuk and her family for opening up her home to us to stay at and everyday having a buffet for us. "

Karen Celeste

"The OTAC Conference was a great experience. I got to hear some amazing seminars by current OTs out in the field. I also had the opportunity to meet the current AOTA present Penny Moyers. I am looking forward to the OTAC Conference in 2010, which will be held in PASADENA. The conference allows students to attend seminars and learn more about the current OT world and the health care system. Seminars pertained to population (pediatrics, adult, etc) and/or specialties (hand therapy, school based, advocacy, etc). There were also opportunities for advocacy, networking, and ways to support OT services. I suggest students to attend the expo to learn about the many job opportunities available out in California. Special thanks to Debbie Wasserman for helping 11 CSUDH students! Overall, it was an awesome trip!"

CRUISE INFO SUMMER MAY WON !!

WE HAVE THREE OPTIONS (based on departure date):

***You are welcome to bring a friend or two or more to the cruise. The more the merrier!***

3 Night Cruise $239-259 inside/$289-308 oceanview

Ports of Call: Long Beach (Los Angeles), California; Ensenada, Mexico; Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

Departure Date(s) 2010 May 7, 14, 21

or

4 Night Cruise $224 inside/$264 oceanview

Ports of Call: Long Beach (Los Angeles), California; Catalina Island, California; Ensenada, Mexico; Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

Departure Date(s) 2010 May 24

or

4 Night Cruise $204-279 inside/$244-334 oceanview

Ports of Call: Long Beach (Los Angeles), California; Catalina Island, California; Ensenada, Mexico; Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

Departure Date(s) 2010 May 3, 10, 17, 31

Look for the sign up sheet in EAC-400. I will leave it up there til Dec or Jan.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

I wanted to thank everyone who came out and volunteered at the Spinal Cord Injury Games at Rancho Los Amigos & at the SOTA Yard Sale the first weekend of October!!!

Upcoming volunteer opportunities!

City of Whittier Therapeutics Halloween Dance

The address is:

Community Center
7630 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602
(562)464-4430

Here is the actual information that is posted on the city website (cityofwhittier.org):

Annual Halloween Costume Party and Dance
The annual Halloween celebration features dancing, games, contests and refreshments for persons of all ages and disabilities. Family and friends are also welcome. This year's Dance will be at the Community Center on Saturday, October 24, 2009, volunteers are needed from 5 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Walk for Autism in Anaheim

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009

Location:
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, CA 92806

Registration opens: 8:00AM
Walk Start: 9:30AM

We are planning to volunteer as a team:

Please register online and include our team name so we can all be put around the same area.

Team Name: CSUDH OTS TOROS

https://www.kintera.org/faf/volunteerRegNew/participantGen.asp?ievent=304374&lis=1&kntae304374=AF015352BDF248CFA37D12E1771A287C

SOTA presents A Mexican Getaway!

SOTA is planning a Mexican Cruise Getaway

Time to kick up your feet, unwind, and relax (with a margarita on hand).

3-4 night cruise leaving LA or LB Port. Price ranges btw $170-300.

Spring break is at the high end of the price range. Depending on when our spring break falls, it can be as low as $220, but still an amazing price for a student on a budget, who just wants to get away & have some fun!

All the food you can eat, plus a semi/formal dinner every night included, for Free!

Yes, free, as in no extra charge, a struggling poor students favorite word- FREE!

Beach it, Photo it, Show it, Eat it, Drink it, Scuba it, Hike it, Shop it, Try it, Love it!

(Vote on which school break you prefer to cruise on out. Once the voting poll is closed, details, price and sign up sheet will be posted up in EAC-400.)

RUBIOS FUNDRAISER!!

YOU. FOOD. FUNDRAISER. YUM!!!

Go to RUBIOS tomorrow to grub and help support SOTA!!

25366 Crenshaw Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90505

http://www.rubios.com/menu

They're open til 9pm!!

PLEASE PRESENT FLIER!!

SOTA THANKS YOU!!

Sept SOTA Meeting

Please join us and welcome in some undergrads interested in learning more about occupational therapy! Also, Q&A with Terry about Home Health & Hand Therapy.
Sept 24, 2009 5pm (Room TBD)

Dont forget to:

• Sign up to volunteer for the Spinal Cord Injury Games (in EAC-400 bulletin)
• Place orders for class picture $3 1-5x7 or $5 2-5x7 (in Eac-400 bulletin)
• Bring in items for the yard sale Oct 3 (Sat) in Fountain Valley (drop off box in Eac-400)
• Let me know if you are interested in going to OTAC Conference Oct 23-25

Special kudos to everyone who volunteered and supported us during Welcome Week!