02/24 Weekly Email
Hey AED!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the New Member Picnic today! We’ve got some updates this week, so please read through them carefully.
First, we are hosting our semesterly diaper drive to support the McLennan County Diaper Collective. You can drop off a box of diapers at the next general meeting or coordinate a separate drop-off time with Lexi.
On Friday, we’re hosting an LSE at the World Hunger Relief Farm in partnership with ASDA. If you're interested in serving, please fill out the sign-up form.
Steppin’ Out registration is also now open! The deadline to register is March 19th, and the event will take place on April 5.
Lastly, mark your calendars for the New Member Auction next Sunday.
Have a great week, everyone!
Important Membership Updates!
From the Spring 2025 semester on, AED will now be requiring all general members to complete two scholarship credits. All other general member requirements will remain the same. With a variety of events and opportunities available, we hope that this new requirement aims will enhance member engagement and support the continued growth and success of the organization. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Executive Board!
Upcoming Events:
World Hunger Relief Farm LSE | February 28th | 2-5PM
New Member Auction | March 2nd | 5:00-7:00 PM | SUB Barfield
Be Kind Coffee Profit Share | March 5th | All Day
General Meeting #5 | March 5th | 7:30-8:30 PM | BSB D110
McLennan County Diaper Collective Wrapping LSE | March 6th | 6-8PM
Forms and Deadlines:
World Hunger Relief Farm Sign-Up LSE: Please fill out this form if you plan on attending the World Hunger Relief Farm LSE on February 28th!
MCDC Diaper Wrapping Sign-Up LSE: Please fill out this form if you plan on attending the MCDC Diaper Wrapping LSE on March 6th!
Steppin’ Out is April 5th! Everyone who attends must complete their own registration form by March 19th!
Be sure to review the Master Spreadsheet periodically throughout the semester for your credits. Email mariele_patungan1@baylor.edu if you have any questions!
General Meeting Dates:
Our general meetings will be from 7:30-8:30 pm on 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/26, 4/9, and 4/23 in BSB D110.
Go ahead and plan on putting those on your calendar so you can meet the GM requirement. Please email Mariele (mariele_patungan1@baylor.edu) if you cannot attend one or all of these GM dates at least two weeks in advance. We will only provide GM exemptions to those with classes or exams.
Socials
Service
Weekly Service Form and Updates
Thank you to those who have filled out the Weekly Service Form & reached out to the clinical service chairs! The Master Spreadsheet has been updated with the volunteer sites that you have been assigned to! Please reach out to Lexi (lexi_haviland1@baylor.edu) if you think anything is off.
If you are concerned about a weekly service time commitment, car/carpool situation, or you are already involved in valuable service that you are passionate about, please reach out to Lexi at Lexi_Haviland1@baylor.edu.
Direct any questions to your Weekly Service Chair if you have any questions about your hours.
Waco Family Medicine liana_vuu1@baylor.edu
Ascension Providence hana_jang1@baylor.edu
Mission Waco’s Health Clinic tyler_tuisl1@baylor.edu
Baylor Buddies rajiv_edara1@baylor.edu
La Puerta carlos_alvaradorich1@baylor.edu
Shepherd’s Heart giulia_ishi1@baylor.edu
Salvation Army brahmi_prayaga1@baylor.edu
Loaves of Love olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu & neva_khan1@baylor.edu
If you are (any GMs or NMs!) looking for an additional weekly service opportunity: The Rural Health Equity Research Collaborative is looking for volunteer math tutors to help 9th graders learn algebra in hopes to raise standardized test scores in Waco. This is a 2 hour a week commitment at the Harmony School of Innovation with times available Monday-Thursday at 10:30 and 2:45PM. If you are interested, please reach out to Lexi_Haviland1@baylor.edu and she can connect you with more information!
Upcoming Large Service Events
AED requires general members to attend 3 Large Service Events each semester! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Lexi (lexi_haviland1@baylor.edu).
1 Large Service Event can be “carried in” from another organization per semester, and 1 Large Service Event can be a “pay for credit” opportunity.
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We will be partnering with ASDA to serve at the World Hunger Relief Farm on 2/28, 3/21, and 4/25!
The first date is this Friday, February 28th from 2-5PM.
You can earn 3 weekly hours or 1 LSE for attending.
The tasks entail assisting with field turnover, caring for livestock, pulling weeds, sifting compost, or anything else the staff may need.
Please fill out this FORM if you want to come on 2/28, so we can put you in contact with ASDA’s service committee as Lexi is not able to attend on 2/28.
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There is no government assistance for diapers, so McLennan County Diaper Collective is a newer non-profit in Waco that aims to fill this gap and runs solely on donations.
To earn an LSE credit, please bring a package of diapers (any size; at least 100 diapers) to the next GM (3/5).
The diapers should be HEB/Walmart brand, and not name-brand diapers to save money. Please no pull ups–just regular diapers. Diapers run in sizes from newborn to 7.
Reach out to Lexi if you are not able to drop off at the next general meeting to coordinate another option to drop-off!
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Additionally, we will be having an LSE with MCDC on Thursday, March 6th from 6-8PM to wrap and package all the diapers that we have collected for distribution!
Pizza will be provided.
If you are planning on coming to the wrapping on 3/6, please fill out this FORM.
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Steppin’ Out is Saturday, April 5th from 8-12pm or 9-1pm! Everyone who wants to participate must complete their registration form at this LINK!
Registration will close on March 19th at 11:59PM, and if you do not register you will not be able to attend! Note: you can only register with 1 organization, so please reach out to Lexi with your plans if you are serving with another organization.
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Loaves of Love occurs every 2 weeks in Earle Classroom. Loaves of Love is a weekly service opportunity, but AED members can attend ANY date this semester for 1 LSE credit.
Note: Loaves of Love can only count for 1 LSE of your required 3, and you MUST bring a donation (6 loaves of Hill Country Extra Thin Bread (blue)- $1/piece) in order to earn an LSE.
The next date for the semester is Friday, March 7th. To receive credit, first fill out this LINK (there is a 10-member max for LSE credit), show up at 4:45PM, bring your donations, and fill out the sign-up on the whiteboard.
Finance
Dues
Semester Dues are $25 and must be paid by GM #3 (3/5)!
Dues will be raised to $35 after GM #3
Dues can be paid to our Venmo: @BaylorAED or Zelle: aed.txbeta@gmail.com
Please do not mark your dues as a service as it charges AED.
Contact Ian at ian_stahl1@baylor.edu for any questions or if Venmo does not work for you.
Fundraisers
Be Kind Coffee Profit Share | March 5th | All Day
Comee enjoy a warm cup of coffee at Be Kind and support AED while you’re at it!
Send a picture of your receipt or a selfie with your coffee to ian_stahl1@baylor.edu receive one Social Credit
New Member/Recruitment Information
We are so excited to announce that we have accepted 36 new members for the Spring 2025 semester!
In order to remain an active general member, you must attend a new member social event. Below are the Spring 2025 New Member events:
New Member Auction: 3/2 from 5:00-7:00 PM
New Member Induction: 3/18 from 7:00-8:00 PM
Other Updates
Our Stories
AED Google Calendar
Here is the link to join the 2024-2025 Baylor AED Google Calendar!
This will be great to use to stay up-to-date on everything going on this year! We will still be using the calendar on the website as well!
AED Photocircle
Join the AED Photocircle! If you take photos at AED events, you can upload them directly here to be featured on the AED Instagram and website gallery.
Free Blueprint MCAT Study Guides
Blueprint has let us know that they have released 4 new MCAT study guides that can be utilized by our members! Here is the link to download them.
AED Resources Spreadsheet
Are you interested in applying for internships, scholarships, and/or research labs?! Check out the AED Resources Spreadsheet!!! This is a great compilation of many opportunities that often go unnoticed and unused. If you have any questions/concerns or any suggestions for improvement, please contact the respective Networking Chair:
Research: Lauren Boone (Lauren_Boone2@baylor.edu)
Shadowing: Alison MacLeod (Alison_MacLeod1@baylor.edu)
Internships/Scholarships: Lauren Boone and Alison MacLeod
Gap Year Opportunity: ENT Southlake is currently seeking to hire two students to work as medical assistants during their gap year. As an MA for ENT Southlake, you would have the opportunity to take patient histories, assist with in office procedures, and learn the ins and outs of a surgical practice. No experience is necessary! If interested, please send an updated CV to mashmead@entsouthlake.com.
Kaplan MCAT Partnership
Thanks to AED’s continued partnership with Kaplan, we have a plethora of resources/discounts available to us! Visit http://campus.kaptest.com/baylor-jorge for free MCAT resources. Good luck!
If you are looking to purchase a Kaplan course, our member discount code for 15% off is BAYLOR15 (includes In Person, Live Online or On Demand; excludes Tutoring).
Reach out to our campus MCAT expert Samar at samar.rehman@kaplan.com for help with building an effective study plan or picking the right course for them.
If you are interested in becoming a Kaplan Brand Ambassador (benefits include free course, flexible schedule, competitive pay and professional development opportunities), you can learn more here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our current Brand Ambassador, Jorge Gomez.
The Princeton Review MCAT Partnership
New for 2024 is AED's partnership with The Princeton Review (TPR). With that, comes an array of awesome discounts that all members can take advantage of!
BAYLORAED20 - for 20% off Test Prep courses
BAYLORAED10 - for 10% off tutoring packages
BAYLORAEDMA10 - for 10% off Med School Admissions Counseling products
Master Spreadsheet Info
Spring 2025 Master Spreadsheet
Have a blessed week everyone! Email any members of the executive board if you have any questions!
