Because we had such great success last year with membership, we are trying the point system again! It works really well & it gives everyone an opportunity to participate!

A total of 5 points are needed in order to be considered an Active member.

Here's the point system break down:

• 2 meeting points- obtained by attending
  meetings. If your schedule conflicts
  with the meeting times, see an officer &
  we will work something out.
• 2 activity points- Get these by
  participating in any event that we
  have,like helping out with fundraising.
• 1 miscellaneous point- This is the easy
  one. Just attend an extra meeting or
  activity & you get a point!

It's the start of a new semester and we are looking for ideas for activities. Let us know if there is something you want us to try to do.

Here's what's on the agenda as of
Thursday, October 2, 2003:

-MEETING! October 8, 2003! Turn in money collected from entertainment books and pick up your t-shirt if you haven't already!

-BAKE SALE! We're planning on October 15, 2003. Help out by bringing baked goodies and working at the table. Last bake sale we made over $80 so this time lets make $100!

-Polo Shirt Sale: The shirts are in and they look great! If you've ordered one please pick them up in the audiology lab at the times posted in the hallway of Smith Hall. You may also take a look at the t-shirts and see if you want one. We are still taking up orders!

-Entertainment Book fundraiser: Going on NOW! The books are in so if you've ordered some please come to the audiology lab to pick them up! We have extras if you would like to buy one--$20 each. Each book contains a bundle in savings!

-CPR class: A CPR class is being held on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. If you are a member if NSSLHA the $2 fee for the class will be paid for by NSSLHA. Please attend the upcoming meeting for more information or ask an officer!

-Flu Shots: October 27, 28, and 29. Sign up now for the times you are available to work the sign in table.

If you want to attend a particular event, just contact an officer!

We are open to ideas for activities....especially for get-togethers, community service, & fundraisers. We want suggestions!!

What is NSSLHA?

NSSLHA is an acronym that stands for:
National Student Speech Language & Hearing
Association

Now that you know what NSSLHA stands for, what is it really all about?
This organization is made up of college students majoring in speech-language pathology and audiology. There are chapters at many universities. This is the Marshall University chapter. Click here for more information on the national chapter of NSSLHA.

So, how do you join?
The major requirement to join the MU chapter is that you have to be a CD major at Marshall University. You can be in undergraduate or graduate school. For more information about joining NSSLHA at Marshall or the national chapter, see one of the officers. This link has also been provided to give you more information about joining the national chapter.

Why should you join?

• To learn more about the professions.
• To become more aware of the
  issues that Speech Pathologists &
  Audiologists are facing.
• To get to know your classmates better.
• To get more involved in the community
  & at Marshall.