Psi Chi- Allegheny Chapter

Those in attendance: Kelsey Mitchell, Ryann Wahl, Heather Balas, Jessica Dipietro, Amanda Edwards, Bonnie Cross, Heidi Keppen, Jessica Wison, Megan Coffey, Sarah Raley, Lisa Smith

What we discussed:

1: The APO Dance-a-thon is coming up: November 21st, and our half hour goes from 4:30-5 PM. If you have not signed up, you can do so anytime. Contact George Swinston to do so. Also, if you are signed up, the cost is $5, so you can turn that in anytime to George, but it is not needed until the actual event, so as long as you get it in sometime, you're good.

2: The induction ceremony will take place sometime after Thanksgiving Break.

3: We were thinking of doing a movie (Girl Interrupted) sometime in November on either a Tuesday or Thursday in the evening. Of course, there would be free food... :)

Those in attendance: Kelsey Mitchell, Bonnie Cross, Natasha Beatty, Amanda Edwards, Serenity McCarthy-Arnone, Megan Coffey, Rebecca Lendyak, Jessica Wilson, Samantha Ford, Brittany Bell, Lexie Kane, Lisa Smith, Erin Smith, Luca Scalera, Jessica Minsterman, Heidi Keppen

What we talked about:

1. A group of people were interested in going to Conneaut Lake for their Halloween stuff soon, so a trip was planned. Deanna Leyh organized this event.

2. We are continuing to recruit people to sign up for the APO Dance-a-thon. The cost will definitely not exceed $5 per person. George Swinston is the go-to person for this event.

3. We reminded everyone that the graduate school panel is this Friday, October 23rd at lunch. A snack will be provided, and professors will talk about grad school information, etc.

Thanks to everyone who came!

Those in attendance: Jenn Landolina, Ryann Wahl, Jessica Dipietro, Jessica Minsterman, Serenity McCarthy-Arnone, Natasha Beatty, Heather Balas, Abbe Machi, Rebecca Lendyak, Laura Bromley, Lexie Kane, Melissa Bromley

What we covered:
1. People signed up to talk to their psych classes about Psi Chi applications

2. There will be a grad school panel with several psychology and neuroscience professors on Friday, October 23rd from 12 noon - 1 or 1:20 PM in CC 301/302. Bring your own lunch, but cookies and cider will be provided for refreshments! Rebecca Lendyak volunteered to make flyers for the event. Thanks Rebecca!!! :)

3. We discussed trying to bring a speaker about stress disorders, etc, in order to spark interest in a support group for those on campus who have anxiety or stress and are having trouble dealing with it. This will be discussed more in the future...

4. We are trying to get a group together to participate from 4:30-5 PM on Saturday November 21st in the Shake it up Dance-a-thon. Psi Chi will be working with Neuro Club and Psych club, and if there are enough people signed up, the cost should be less than $5 per person. No matter what, the cost would not be above $5 and with that, you get a t-shirt, free pizza, and opportunities to win really cool raffle prizes! George Swinston is coordinating the group . All proceeds are donated to Autism Outreach of Northwestern Pennsylvania.

5. Some ideas for events for Halloween were tossed around, including carving pumpkins for professors and making caramel apples!! Yum! Any other ideas are greatly appreciated!

6. Pins and certificates were passed out to those who were supposed to receive them.

It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful turnout! Thanks to everyone for stopping by and enjoy the photos!

-Amelia Conte, Publicity and Technology Chair

Those in attendance: Bonnie Cross, Melissa Bromley, Laura Bromley, Caitlin Irwin, Serenity McCarthy-Arnone, Sam Ford, Katy Orchowski, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Beatty, Erin Smith, Luca Scalera, Kristen Cushman, Lisa Smith, Rebecca Lendyak, Brittany Bell, Heather Balas, Leslie Robertson

What we did:
1. Planned the Psych Dept. Picnic
~ People who signed up to make signs: Serenity McCarthy-Arnone, Rebecca Lendyak, and Bonnie Cross