MEDICAL OUTREACH ASSOCIATION
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MOA MEETING DATES
[6/11] MOA FIELD DAY
We will also be announcing our first in-person (with safety precautions) event taking place next week: Picnic + Field Day! Stay tuned for more details!
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NEW MOA OFFICER
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Nghi Quach (Chloe)
During junior and senior year of high school, I volunteered for Key Club after school, every weekend and during the summer. I wanted to spend my time effectively helping people and giving back to the community. I learned about different ways to make a positive change by signing up for different volunteer events, such as cleaning the creak, preparing local events, making free lunch in the temple, working at a food bank, etc. Also, I learned that students can organize their own events as well. For example, making cranes and cards for children at the hospital, donating clothes and food to the homeless. Not only being an active member of Key Club, I was also media for SAT club and Film club during senior year. I love doing graphic design, planning social events, and engaging with the members. I’m experienced in making flyers, presentations, and announcements. During my first year of college, I gave food, clothes, donations and school supplies to those who were in need. Aside from my work and experience, I’m also consistent and good at time management in both my academic and personal life. I’m confident about my work ethic and communication skills, which I can effectively recruit members and work well in a group environment. |
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Julie Tran
As I mentioned above, I did have experience as secretary of Red Cross Club during my senior year of high school (last year). I think this experience was helpful because I got into the habit of recording minutes and key points in a detailed, but efficient way. This was crucial in case we needed to look back on minutes of past meetings or needed a refresher of what was talked about. Interesting fact, I am also a fast typer which I think is an important skill because quickly-typed minutes are needed to ensure a meeting is efficient. Meetings running on time is necessary due to everyone's busy schedules with extracurriculars. I am also currently the treasurer of Active Minds at De Anza, so I feel I understand the expectations of being an officer. |
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Megan Nim
Although I do not have direct experience with being a treasurer, I do have some indirect experience. In my senior year of high school, I was the Media Director of Pre-Med Club, a club dedicated to introducing guest speakers in the medical field and providing medical opportunities to prospective healthcare workers. My duties included designing flyers, promoting the club, performing other members’ duties whenever they were busy, contributing ideas on making the club successful, updating and publishing on our social media platforms, and contacting people in the medical and healthcare fields to come in as guest speakers. In addition to these roles, I worked with the treasurer to find shirt manufacturers and purchase materials while keeping track of the club’s budget. In my junior and senior years of high school, I was also a publicist for Treat Animals with Importance, Love, and Sincerity (T.A.I.L.S.) club, a club dedicated to helping animals in need by volunteering for animal events and donating to animal rescue organizations. My duties included updating and publishing information about events and reminders for meetings, contributing ideas on making the club successful, designing and selling grams, and promoting the club. Similar to the Pre-Med Club, I worked with the treasurer to store the money and keep track of the club’s budget while minimizing loss with Google Sheets. |
MEDICAL OUTREACH ASSOCIATION RESOURCES
MEETINGS EVERY OTHER FRIDAY AT 1PM
Sign-in and sign-outs for each club meeting is strongly recommended. Click here to read more bout our points system (and possible prizes)!
PERTINENT VOLUNTEERING & RESOURCES
BLOOD DRIVEABOUT EVERY 2 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. NEEDS BLOOD
In just 10 minutes, this many people already need blood:
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COVID-19 |
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WHY DONATE? To donate blood is the most precious gift of all — the gift of life. Donations may save the lives of patients undergoing all sorts of situations: trauma, chronic illnesses, blood disorders, cancer, and so on! Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is now offering SARS-COV-2 antibody testing to any person who donates blood at their center until October 15. WHY IT IS CRITICAL TO DONATE BLOOD NOW Even with shelter in place in place, there are still many lives needs saving! *Urgent: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Shortage Critical Need! Fully recovered COVID-19 patients needed to help those currently sick. HOW DO I DONATE? Check out our local blood centers for the donation process and if you are eligible to donate blood by clicking on their names! Stanford Blood Center (SBC)
San Jose American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
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WHAT IS COVID-19? "On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans." (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) MOA'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, De Anza MOA has transitioned our meetings online. Refer above under "MOA Resources" to access our Zoom meeting links and meeting slides! COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 VOLUNTEERING Check out our Active Opportunities page for an overview of volunteering during the pandemic. |