Check out our 2021-2022 meeting dates here!
Check out all of our past events here!

📣 MEET THE ELECTED OFFICERS! 📣

Thank you to all of the members who attended Election Day and helped us vote for all of the potential MOA Officers for the 2022-2023 school year! 

The results of the elections are in:
  • Vice President: Fakhrunnesa (Nessa) Samim (she/her)
  • Secretary: Emmanuel Rodriguez-Morales (he/him)
  • Treasurer: Varun Ayyappan (he/him)
  • Public Relations: Victor Tran (he/him)

​If you want to view the candidate bios, click here.

Once again, thank you so much to everyone who helped us decide on our new officer team! The newly elected officer team will officially continue MOA's mission in the fall, so keep a lookout for that! 

2022-2023 OFFICER TEAM! 

  • Vice President ​
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Public Relations Manager
  • ​President
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Fakhrunnesa (Nessa) Samim
she/her​

“Leadership is my most comfortable skill, one that I have strengthened over the years through the home and school activities. For this, I believe that I would most thrive in a position that requires a leader. Next to the president stands Vice-president, a role in which I can easily put in all my effort and also be comfortable. I have found myself to have enjoyed the most of my positions as either President or Vice-President. I love being a leader and guiding my team members through tasks and events. I feel most comfortable and enjoy the work that comes with being a VP. I love to get to know people and their passions, whether when it comes to recruiting new members or teammates in general. Looking at my past experiences, I would feel most motivated and productive in my position as VP. I want to run for VP because I believe my personality, personal goals, and qualifications most fit this position and its requirements.”

Emmanuel Rodriguez-Morales
he/him

“I believe that I am a qualified candidate because of my past work experience. In the past, I have worked as a clerical, having gained the ability to multitask in certain roles such as printing data, outreach calls, gatherings/organizing information, and many other aspects of office work. I also have good initiative skills as I have organized along with other club members a focus group in the past. In this group, I was responsible for organizing and asking the questions, getting the chance to interview students about their concerns with the school, and presenting these concerns to the principal. Along with presenting these concerns to the principal, we also had the chance to present them to our district as a part of our outreach. From these experiences, I have also had the chance to develop tenacity, responsibility, and a close eye for detail that I feel make me the best fit to be the Secretary for MOA.”​

Varun Ayyappan
he/him

“I believe that I will best suit the role as a vice president, as I can function efficiently in a leadership role, take responsibilities and complete the tasks in a structured, and methodical way. In the past, I was involved with my school’s sports and debate organizations and participated in tournaments. My experience in public speaking would be an advantage as a vice-president, as I would strive to maintain both fun and camaraderie through healthy communication and teamwork. I would also work towards bringing in medical professionals such as doctors, social workers, and dietitians for a Q&A session, so the team members get a feel of these professions. I also have new ideas for planning volunteering/fundraising events that would help in the betterment of the club.  It would be an honor to work as a vice-president of the MOA club, and I will carry the responsibilities by collaborating with fellow officers and valuing the team members' opinion and feedback.”

Victor Tran
he/him

“I believe that I am the best candidate for this position because I am a natural born leader who believes in inclusively and diversity. I would work with all the other officers to implement and find ways to recruit more people into the club and make everyone feel welcomed. I have worked as a volunteer for the Second Harvest during the pandemic so I have learned to understand and be supportive to everybody as we don't know what they're going through.​"

💥💳 TOTE BAG ORDER FORM AVAILABLE! 💳💥

MOA Tote Bag
​$12.00

If you're interested in purchasing an MOA tote bag,
please fill out the Google Form here!
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Design Picture of Tote Bag with Dimensions

Thank you for your interest in supporting our club! 🫶🏻

SPRING 2022 MEETING DATES

  • 4/22 & 4/28: Club Day! ​
  • 4/29: Alec L.
  • 5/27: Duy H.
  • 6/3: Irene Z. [CANCELLED]
  • 6/4: Flea Market + In-Person Bonding
  • 6/10: Virtual Elections
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​HYBRID CLUB DAY
​[ICC EVENT]

MOA will be present during the Virtual Club Day on Friday, April 22nd, from 4 PM to 6 PM AND In-Person on Thursday, April 28th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. We're going to go over our club philosophies, upcoming events, and giving out snacks! Come to our booth/breakout room and hang out with us!

We will also be hosting an in-store fundraiser at Mr. Sun Tea (across from campus) from 11:30 AM to 8 PM on in-person Club Day. Come to support us!

📅 Club Day Event
🖋 Registration Link: tinyurl.com/SP22-Virtual-Club-Day

our lovely club members & attendees

ALEC LARSON
​​[GUEST SPEAKER #1]

MOA's first guest speaker event of the quarter will be on Friday, April 29th, from 3-4:30 PM. We’re inviting Alec Larson, a recent graduate from University of the Pacific’s PA program, to discuss his PA pathway and application insight. Join our event to get to know Alec and learn various insight into how to pursue becoming a PA! 

🍿 YouTube Recording: https://youtu.be/0KY0CZJigHs​ 
📝 Google Slides

our lovely club members & attendees

DUY HUYNH
​[GUEST SPEAKER #2]

MOA's second guest speaker event of the quarter will be on Friday, May 27th, from 4-5:30 PM. We’re inviting Duy Huynh, a graduate from University of Washington, to discuss his current experience in the Seattle University's of Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Join our event to get to know Duy and gain insight on all things nursing! 

🍿 YouTube Recording: https://youtu.be/TyGWmq5xTww​ 
📝 Google Slides

our lovely club members & attendees

IRENE ZAMAN
​[GUEST SPEAKER #3]

MOA's third and last guest speaker event of the quarter will be on Friday, June 3rd, from 3-4:30 PM. We’re inviting Irene Zaman, a former MOA officer and 4th year optometry student at Illinois College of Optometry. Join this event to ask questions and learn more about Irene's academic journey!

 [CANCELLED EVENT]

FLEA MARKET
​​[IN-PERSON BONDING]

MOA is selling tote bags and other cute inventory at the DASG Flea Market for $12! Since summer is right around the corner, the cow-themed MOA tote bag will be a great statement piece for you all!

If you're interested in supporting the club and pre-ordering this cute and universal tote bag, please fill out the order form below: 

🛒 ORDER FORM

We will be present in Area 1 - Booth A49! In addition to the tote bags, we will be selling clothes, stationery items, stuffed animals, and books. Come join us to hang out with us and purchase some cute items!
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📅 Date: Saturday, June 4th
⏰ Time: 8 AM to 2 PM
📍 Location: De Anza College, Parking Lot A

PANDA EXPRESS FUNDY
​​[IN-PERSON BONDING]

MOA is hosting a fundraiser at Panda Express, right across campus! 20% of all sales will go towards organizing larger guest speaker events, educational workshops (e.g. CPR, suturing, etc.), and field trips (e.g. Stanford) for our members.

There are three ways to support us:
★ Show this digital flyer to the cashier
★ Show a physical flyer (given out at our booth at the DASG Flea Market!) to the cashier
★ Order on the Panda Express app with the code 337845

🐼 VIRTUAL FLYER

The officers will also be present from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Fulfill your Panda Express cravings and come hang out with us after walking around at the Flea Market!

⏰ Time: 10 AM to 9 PM
📍 Location: Panda Express Cupertino (21000 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014)

our lovely club members & attendees

📢 OFFICER APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE! 📢

Are you staying until 2023? Are you on the pre-health or pre-med track looking for leadership opportunities? If so, we have an opportunity for you! Officer applications are open right now for the (1) Vice President, (2) Secretary, (3) Treasurer, and (4) Public Relations Manager positions for the 2022-2023 academic school year.

💛 Apply here: https://forms.gle/f4J25d67xGP7gP5q9
↳ Officer Responsibilities
↳ EXTENDED Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 11:59 PM PDT
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Connect with us!
🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/deanzamoa
📧 Email us at deanzamoa@gmail.com for any questions/concerns!

OFFICER ELECTIONS
​​[VIRTUAL ELECTIONS]

MOA's very last meeting of the 2021-2022 school year is on Friday, June 10th, from 3PM to 4:30PM! Join us on Election Day to see all of the potential MOA Officers for the 2022-2023 school year! 

🎥 Zoom Link: ​https://fhda-edu.zoom.us/j/93376886787
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If you come to this meeting and vote, you will receive 1 point per candidate vote! This is your last chance to earn MOA points before we decide on a winner!! Come and potentially walk out with a $10 gift card :-)

Check out the candidate bios here!

our lovely club members & attendees

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[6/10] The 2021-2022 MOA Officers with the 2022-2023 MOA Officer Candidates!

📣 MEET THE ELECTED OFFICERS! 📣

Thank you to all of the members who attended Election Day and helped us vote for all of the potential MOA Officers for the 2022-2023 school year! 

The results of the elections are in:
  • Vice President: Fakhrunnesa (Nessa) Samim (she/her)
  • Secretary: Emmanuel Rodriguez-Morales (he/him)
  • Treasurer: Varun Ayyappan (he/him)
  • Public Relations: Victor Tran (he/him)

​If you want to view the candidate bios, click here. The newly elected officer team will officially continue MOA's mission in the fall, so keep a lookout for that! 

MEDICAL OUTREACH ASSOCIATION RESOURCES

MEETINGS EVERY OTHER FRIDAY AT 3PM

Meeting times may vary. Sign-outs for each club meeting is strongly recommended. Click here to read more about our points system!

PERTINENT VOLUNTEERING & RESOURCES

BLOOD DRIVE

ABOUT EVERY 2 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. NEEDS BLOOD
In just 10 minutes, this many people already need blood:

COVID-19

COVID-19 CASES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY
*Updated 6/26/22; Source: The New York Times
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!

​According to Stanford Blood Center (SBC), donors who give blood four times or more in a calendar year are eligible for our Four Seasons Donor Club and receive an attractive Four Seasons T-Shirt. Ask them about this when you donate!
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)
  • Speed up your next donation and skip the line by filling out SBC pre-Check. You now have the option to fill out your medical history form before you arrive for your appointment
  • *Note: Must be completed on the day of donation only
  • FAQ and measures SBC is ensure donor safety during the pandemic here.

San Jose American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
  • Take a look at American Red Cross's donation process here
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 spreadsheet for an overview of volunteering during the pandemic.