Andrea talked about the admissions process for medical and dental school and how students can prepare to give them the best chance at success. She said that planning ahead and starting early is critical. Having hands on experience such as volunteering, shadowing, or clinical experience is also a plus. Strong academic performance and high entrance exam scores are also an advantage, but Andrea said that her team additionally looks for people with a heart for service, and a strong reason for wanting to go into a medical profession rather than just "for the money". She said that ATSU receives about 5,000 applications per year for medical school and about 1,400 applications per year for dental school. There are less than 200 seats in a class at the Kirksville ATSU medical school location and less than 100 for the AATSU dental school in Kirksville, so the screening process is quite grueling. Generally, only 10-12% of the applicants even get an interview, and even less get a slot in the cohort.
December 8th: Salvation Army Bell Ringing Day. Contact Larry B. if you have any issues during the day
or need to switch slots/check your time slot.
December 9th: Benefit concert for CVA - performance by Rich McKinney and Elaine Boda. 7PM at the
First Christian Church.
December 13th: Christmas Breakfast at the Peck's.
January 3rd: Club Meeting. Greeters: Joe Schwend and Scott Meredith. Prayer given by Christine Steele.
2019
April 13th: Reverse Raffle!
April 18th: Renaissance Breakfast at KHS.
ANNOUNCMENTS:
Make up at one of the other two clubs in town: Kirksville Club, Wednesdays at Nazarene Church, North Star Club, Tuesdays, 5:15 at Wooden Nickel. Make-ups can also be done at Rotary service projects, committee and board meetings, and social events. Be sure to let Pat know about your make-ups so that they count toward attendance.
Our club is sponsoring the Adair County Foster Child's Christmas Gift Drive again this year. Thanks to all members who helped build the ornaments this morning at our meeting. If you are interesting in playing a bigger role in this project please contact Christine Steele.
Lots of exciting Christmas stuff happening in town this season. See the flyer below for a list events:
DAFFY DOLLARS:
Christine S. put in for YMCA youth basketball season and the foster kid Christmas. Shirley B. put in for a nice morning. Wally T. put in for all the things going on around town over the holiday season. Karla D. put in for Hawkeye football and for her friend who passed away last week. Andrea O. put in for the club and good friends. Marilyn R. put in for Karla and the Hy-Vee pharmacy, and for her daughter's trip home last week. Elsie G. put in a dollar for the season. Aaron P., Joe S. and Larry B all put in a dollar for the Cardinals recent trade. Wayne B. put in for MIZZOU football. Jim B. put in for his Dad's memory as today is his birthday. Steve P. put in for our guests Camden and Tate. Matt W. put in a couple dollars because he had been absent a couple weeks and was happy to have Tate and Camden with him this morning. Zach S. said his son had his first wrestling tournament. Jon P. reminded everyone that he is serving breakfast at his house next week. Sandra W. reminded everyone of the living windows downtown this evening. Jeff A. was thankful that Christine switched bell ringing times with him and is looking forward to replacing the sink, faucet, and garbage disposal in his house. Jeff's morning joke left Ernie speechless. He put a dollar in the cup for good measure.
Tell your friends about the great work our club does, and how they can be a part of it. Bring a friend to the meeting next week so they can see for themselves.
