Double T Health Service Corps
The Double T Health Service Corps, a registered student organization, is one-year-old at the Health Sciences Center and is new at Texas Tech University. The Health Service Corps offers all Red Raiders � students, faculty and staff � the opportunity to become actively involved in improving the health and wellbeing of their community. An important component of the organization is the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary service activities that benefit underserved communities and people across West Texas.
Membership in the Health Service Corps is open to all anyone at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech University who is interested in serving their community. The focus of the Health Service Corps is to support students' service activities in communities and to provide opportunities for students to develop community service projects that have a real impact.
For students, the Health Service Corps also offers a valuable opportunity to interact with others that share your same service, community and career interests; to gain leadership experience, professional development, and communication skills.
The Service Leadership Team for the Corps has identified four priority areas for members to develop projects that improve community health:
- Facilitating health education/health promotion
- Mentoring youth/health career development
- Addressing health disparities in underserved populations and
- Improving communities.
Whether you want to get involved with helping a specific community organization or develop a new community project from start to finish—the Double T Health Service Corps is the place to get involved. For more information, email Loni Flores.
Recent Activities
CLICK HERE for the very latest pictures and stories of the lives we touch, the fun we have, and the service we provide. Check out the student projects page.
NEW! Student Service Project Grant Funding Available
The Double T Health Service Corps has developed a grant funding opportunity for students who have developed community service projects. Priority is given to projects that fall within the Corps service priority areas. Grant projects may be funded up to $1,000. For more information, call Loni Flores at 806.743.1338.
Lubbock Campus
| Fall 2007 / Spring 2008 Lubbock Meeting Dates - TBA | |||
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| Event | Date and Time | Location | Topic |
| General Meeting | April 16th; 8pm | SUB (Toreador Room) | Officer elections for the 2008-2009 school year; This meeting will also focus on a community service opportunity. Clean out your closets and give to those in need. Bring your gently used items (clothes, shoes, etc) to the General Double T Health Service Corps meeting so that we can collect and donate these items. minutes from the meeting |
| Leadership Meeting | April 7th; 8pm | SUB (Toreador Room) | We will have a guest speaker, Ms. Elsa Sullivan, she will be presenting on information about the Admissions process into the TTUHSC. This is a great way to get your questions answered and learn about the processes of entering the different schools.minutes from the meeting |
| General Meeting | March 12th; 8pm | SUB (Canyon Room) | This meeting will focus on a community service opportunity. Clean out your closets and give to those in need. Bring your gently used items (clothes, shoes, etc) to the General Double T Health Service Corps meeting so that we can collect and donate these items. minutes from the meeting |
| Leadership Meeting | March 10th; 8pm | SUB (Toreador Room) | We will have a guest speaker, Mr. Jay Killough, he will be presenting on StrengthQuest; a tool that let’s you explore your strengths and allows you to learn about your top 5. Please contact me (Loni Flores) if you plan on attending this meeting; I will need you to e-mail you further information so that you can get the fill benefit; minutes from the meeting |
| General Meeting | February 20th, 8 pm | SUB (Double T Room) | Set dates for the next meetings and designated chairs for each project/event; minutes from the meeting |
| Leadership Meeting | February 11th, 8:00pm | SUB (Lubbock Room-First Floor) | Discussing program and project ideas for the upcoming semester; minutes from the meeting |
| General Meeting | January 23rd, 8 pm | SUB (Toreador Room) | minutes from the meeting |
| CHRISTMAS PARTY | December 8th, 7 pm | Sheldon's House (directions emailed, RSVP by December 6th) | Bring a dish to pass and a teddy bear for the Children's Advocacy Center. RSVP to Loni Flores via phone, 743-1338, or email, lonimarie.flores@ttuhsc.edu. |
| General Meeting | November 9th, noon | Room ACB 250 | minutes from the meeting |
| Leadership Meeting | October 30th, 7 pm | Synergistic Center | minutes from event-planning meeting |
| General Meeting | October 9th, 4 pm | Room 2B152 | |
| Leadership Meeting | September 19th, 7:30 pm | Synergistic Center | minutes from the meeting |
| Party on the Patio | September 13th, 11:30 am - 1 pm | TTUHSC Courtyard | Hosting an HSC student organization fair focused on community service. |
| Leadership Meeting | September 6th, 4 pm | Room 2B485 | minutes from the meeting |
| Student Organization Fair, TTU Raider Welcome Week | August 21st, 6:00 - 7:30 pm | TTU Courtyard between SUB & Library | Promoting the Double T Health Service Corps to new undergraduate students |
| Leadership Meeting | August 16th, 4 pm | Room 2B485 | minutes from the meeting |
| Volunteer Events | |||
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| Habitat for Humanity Build Day | April 26th; 1pm-4pm | email for more information | Participate in on-site housing construction. Appropriate attire required. For more details, email Stephen Herrmann (stephen.a.herrmann@ttu.edu). |
| Arbor Day | April 25th; 1:20-3pm | Memorial Circle; TTU Main Campus | It is a campus beatification program designed to build a sense of community; plant flowers. Please contact Ryan @ ryan.fleischmann@ttu.edu if you want to participate. We need at least 6 people to be there. |
| South Plains Food Bank Farm | April 19th; 9am-noon | Food Bank Farm | The Food Bank really needs volunteers to help at their farm. Right now, they are in the process of getting the fields ready for planting. (digging, laying mulch, planting, etc). Please sign up below if you want to help. I will email out directions later. If you have questions, email me at jenna.r.hensley@ttuhsc.edu. |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Giant Side of Texas Walk to Find a Cure | April 12th | email for more information | Participants raise money by asking for pledges. There is no minimum amount of money to raise in order to participate, but the suggested goal is $100 ($10 each from 10 people). Persons pledging money may give as much or as little as they want. Teams can also create a page on the JDRF Walk site (http://walk.jdrf.org), where people may pledge online. |
| Habitat for Humanity Build Day | April 11th; 1pm-4pm | email for more information | Participate in on-site housing construction. Appropriate attire required. For more details, email Stephen Herrmann (stephen.a.herrmann@ttu.edu). |
| WISE Event | April 5th; 9am-4pm | Science Spectrum | Ladies serve as a mentors to middle school girls living in rural areas wanting to learn more about science careers. Free breakfast, lunch, t-shirt, and admission to the Science Spectrum/OMNI Theater. For details, contact Maxie Davie (maxie.davie@ttu.edu) or call Mamie Tice, 806.281.5804. |
| Ronald McDonald House | March 30th; 2pm-5pm | Ronald McDonald House | We will be cleaning the Ronal McDonald House for the families that live there. Please contact Maxie Davie @ maxie.davie@ttu.edu if you want to participate. |
| South Plains Food Bank Farm | March 29th; 9am-noon | Food Bank Farm | The Food Bank really needs volunteers to help at their farm. Right now, they are in the process of getting the fields ready for planting. (digging, laying mulch, planting, etc). Please sign up below if you want to help. I will email out directions later. If you have questions, email me at jenna.r.hensley@ttuhsc.edu. |
| Spring Cleaning | March 12th; 8pm-9pm | SUB (Canyon Room) | Clean out your closets and give to those in need. Bring your gently used items (clothes, shoes, etc.) to the General Double T Health Service Corps meeting so that we can collect and donate those items. |
| University Day | March 3rd; 9am-noon | United Spirit Arena | Help high school students coming to check out opportunities at Texas Tech. |
| Willow Bend Elementary Mentoring sign up Committment Form Background Check Form Driving Directions and Information |
semester–long | Willow Bend Elementary | Opportunity for Double T students to mentor 3rd–5th grade students, encouraging goals as well as helping with tutoring needs. Flexible during lunch hour and after school. For more details, contact Loni Flores or Vanessa Costilla. |
| Lockney Health Fair | December 1st | Lockney | Double T will have a booth to promote healthy choices for kids and families. |
| Habitat for Humanity Build Day | October 26th; 1pm-4pm | email for more information | Participate in on-site housing construction. Appropriate attire required. Will be painting 3 children's bedrooms. For more details, contact Loni Flores. |
| Littlefield Health Fair sign up | October 20th | Littlefield | Double T will have a booth to promote healthy choices for kids and families. |
| South Plains Career Expo sign up | October 17th | Lubbock Memorial Civic Center | Career fair for almost 3,000 high school juniors from across the South Plains. Double T will have a booth promoting health careers. |
| University Day sign up | October 8th; 9am - noon |
United Spirit Arena | High school students coming to check out opportunities at Texas Tech. |
| Habitat for Humanity Build Day | October 6th; 1pm - 4pm | email for more information | Participate in on-site housing construction. Appropriate attire required. For more details, contact Loni Flores. |
For other community service activities that you can get involved in, check out the website for the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, where you can search for organizations or service activities that interest you. The Double T Health Service Corps is working with the Volunteer Center and the Lubbock Area United Way to develop a variety of options for members to become involved in the community.
| Sheldon Sonnenberg , SOAH | President |
| Vanessa Costilla , SOM | Vice President |
| Kelsey Keslo, SOM | Treasurer |
| Josh Nunez, TTU | Secretary |
Amarillo Campus
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More information will be available soon about Double T Health Service Corps volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a leader on the Amarillo campus, or you just want more information about the Double T Health Service Corps in Amarillo, contact Kelly Fouts with the Panhandle AHEC by email or phone at 806.651.3480.
Midland Campus
| Fall 2007 / Spring 2008 Midland Meeting Dates – TBA | |||
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| Event | Date and Time | Location | Details |
| Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Book Drive for The Children’s Shelter | May 23, 2008 | Contact Patty Murphy (office:432.685-8303) for more information, or the books can be dropped off during the AAPA’s annual conference at the PA Foundation booth located in the Pavilion, starting Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. Books can be shipped in advance but must arrive before May 16, 2008. |
Books will be distributed SAAAPA 2008 Philanthropic Project in San Antonio Texas.
Ship To: Student Academy Philanthropic Project |
| Relay for Life | April 25, 2008 | Midland College 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX 79705 | contact Laura Mueller @ 432.262-3843 for more information |
| TAPA CME Conference | February 22-24, 2008 | Westin Park Central; Dallas, TX | register online here |
| Reading to Sixth Graders | February 5, 2008; 9:30-10:30 AM | Houston Elementary School; 2000 W. Louisiana Ave.; Midland, TX 79701 | Students read to 3 sixth grade classes ... 92 students total. Also a Q and A session covers health care opportunities and educational needs. For more info contact Monique Allman monique.allman@ttuhsc.edu |
| Double T Health Service Corps Luncheon and Power Point presentation for TTUHSC PA students | January 17, 2008 | ||
| TTUHSC PA Society Officers Meeting/Double T Health Service Corps | January 10, 2008 | TTUHSC at Midland College | |
More information will be available soon about Double T Health Service Corps volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a leader on the Midland campus, or you just want more information about the Double T Health Service Corps in Midland, contact Elisa Williford with the Permian Basin AHEC by email or by phone at 432.685.8306.
Odessa Campus
| Fall 2007 / Spring 2008 Odessa Meeting Dates – TBA | |||
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| Event | Date and Time | Location | Details |
| Double T Meeting | February 14, 2008; noon-1PM | Texas Tech Health Center 701 W 5th Street; Rm 3208 | lunch provided by Permian Basin AHEC |
More information will be available soon about Double T Health Service Corps volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a leader on the Odessa campus, or you just want more information about the Double T Health Service Corps in Odessa, contact Elisa Williford with the Permian Basin AHEC by email or by phone at 432.685.8306.
Updated: 02/01/2008 10:17:32 AM