Included in this Update:
1) Spring 2008 Issue of "NCEMSF NEWS"
2) Membership Dues
3) Contact Information
4) Collegiate EMS Week 2008
5) Conference 2009
6) NCEMSF Leadership
NCEMSF Supporter,
As you cram for finals, pack up your dorm room, and herald the
arrival of summer, the NCEMSF Board wishes you a safe, enjoyable, and
well deserved vacation. The NCEMSF Board congratulates the graduating
class of 2008 and encourages its members to stay involved and remain
connected. To all the newly elected corps officers, the NCEMSF Board
congratulates you and urges you to make productive use of the next
couple months and plan for the year ahead whether or not your squad
plans to stay in service between now and September. The NCEMSF Board
has already begun its preparations for the 2008-2009 academic year
and looks forward to a busy summer season.
Before we close the 2007-2008 academic year, however, please take
note of the following NCEMSF developments.
"NCEMSF NEWS:"
The Spring 2008 issue of "NCEMSF NEWS" was recently released. The
newsletter is available for viewing on the NCEMSF Web site
( http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/newsletter/spring2008.pdf ).
Membership Dues:
Your 2007-2008 NCEMSF membership expires 05/31/2008. Please visit the
Web site to renew your membership and take advantage of a full year
of outstanding benefits (06/01/2008 - 05/31/2009). Consult the Web
site for the most current list of member benefits including discounts
from Common Cents EMS Supply, Sprint/Nextel, and Skyscape Software.
Also, check out the NCEMSF Store for reduced prices on thousands of
items from textbooks to apparel - purchases through the NCEMSF Store
help support the Foundation.
Contact Information:
Whether graduating, switching dormitories or otherwise relocating,
please let NCEMSF know so that we may best keep you informed about
upcoming events and other NCEMSF happenings. Update your online
profile today with your corrected mail and email addresses.
Collegiate EMS Week 2008:
November 10-16, 2008. Begin planning today and look for an updated
EMS Week Packet online early fall.
Conference 2009:
February 27-March 1, 2009. The location is still to be determined as
the Board continues to evaluate several venues. Look for a definitive
announcement soon. Visit the 2008 Conference Web site for highlights
from this year's conference.
NCEMSF Leadership:
The NCEMSF Board welcomes Andrew Mener as our new Startup Coordinator
as well as several new RCs. Become more involved. Send us your ideas
for programs/projects and how you see yourself working with the
NCEMSF Board. If interested in one of the remaining available RC
slots visit the leadership page online and contact the National
Coordinator.
As always, the entire NCEMSF leadership is here to serve you and
remains available to you throughout the summer months should you have
any questions or desire any assistance. Please contact us as needed.
Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@... Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196
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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
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Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the
"Store" link on the NCEMSF Web site.
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