Nu Chapter Report
National Sigma Sigma Phi Meeting
San Diego, Ca
September 30, 2007
Sigma Sigma Phi is the National Honor and Service Fraternity for the osteopathic medical profession. The Nu Chapter represents the students of Sigma Sigma Phi at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Due to the nature of the curriculum at WVSOM, many juniors and seniors are away during the third and fourth years of school on rotations. As such, there are currently 27 members of Sigma Sigma Phi in the sophomore class, almost all of whom hold offices in other campus organizations. This commitment is a direct reflection of Sigma Sigma Phi's continued tradition of initiation of leaders who serve WVSOM, the osteopathic profession, and the Greenbrier County community.
Sigma Sigma Phi Leadership for 2007 - 2008
President: Salvatore Nardello
Vice-President: Patricia Maxim
Secretary: Meghan Train
Treasurer: Laxmi Shah
Faculty Advisors: Robert Foster, D.O. & Robert Fisk, PhD
Member Statistics
Class of 2008: 25 members
Class of 2009: 22 members
Class of 2010: 27 members
Total: 74 members
Current Account Balance
The WVSOM Sigma Sigma Phi's account balance totaled $2,605.64 at the time of this report.
Meeting Schedule
Chapter meetings are held once a quarter (min. 4 per year) for members and as often as necessary for individual committees responsible for upcoming events.
2006 - 2007 Sigma Sigma Phi Activities
Heart of the Holidays
This event is Sigma Sigma Phi’s largest and most successful event of the year. Sigma Sigma Phi extended its efforts to indigent Greenbrier County families by providing toys, food, and monetary support for the holiday season. This past year, the organization requested 54 names of needy children from a local children's society. Faculty, staff, and students participated in the activity by purchasing specific gifts from the “angel tree.” The event culminated with a celebration in December including presentation of the gifts to the families, snacks, music, and an appearance from Santa Claus.
The Grand Affair
Each year, Sigma Sigma Phi hosts a benefit event to support a scholarship fund. The student scholarship was established in memory of Fredric W. Smith, who was a significant benefactor and administrator of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The two recipients of the scholarships are upcoming sophomores that are selected by an outside committee. The 2007 Grand Affair was held at the Alumni Center on the campus of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The formal event included food, music, dancing, and a silent auction. Items for the auctions were donated by members of both the WVSOM and Lewisburg community.
Membership Induction
New Sigma Sigma Phi members were inducted in April 2007. Selection is based upon community service interest, leadership experience, academics, work experience, research experience, and a personal interview.