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Hi Everyone! With a new year comes an opportunity for new goals, renewed energy, and renewed passion . In the Central District, we hope to bring all three to the table in 2020 . In 2019, we asked for your feedback on a membership needs survey . Based on that feedback, our programming and events will have three primary focuses: networking, continuing education, and community service . This what you as members told us were valuable and important to you in a professional organization, and we have worked out best to meet those needs for you .
In February, we hosted a Speed Networking event designed to help those who attended to meet others
in the profession that they might not have otherwise .
In the summer, we are working to join with the OU DPT department in volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity house for a family in the local Athens community . In the fall, we will be hosting an Early Professionals panel, with individuals from the OPTA community who have valuable advice and experience to share to those beginning their careers as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants . We hope that these events, along with others, will provide you with the opportunity to learn, grow, and find value in your professional organization.
For more information, contact Dan at: jdc66912@gmail.com
Central District Report Dan Chelette, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT – Chair
CN District Member Appreciation Event
East Central District Report Jeffrey Hohl, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS - Chair
The East Central District is looking forward to an eventful year in 2020!
In January, the East Central District’s board met in Kent, OH to discuss planning the upcoming year of events . We have numerous member recruitment and social events planned, including two PT Pub Nights and our 4th Annual PAC Fundraiser at an Akron RubberDucks baseball game in September . Additionally, we are planning to offer three CEU events later this year to promote the professional growth of our members! CEU dates and locations are tentative and subject to change, so please check the calendar online for more details as
they become available .
JUNE –Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (@ Youngstown State University)
AUGUST – four-hour Short Form CEU (@ Walsh University)
NOVEMBER – 3rd Annual Student Research Symposium (@ Youngstown State University)
As our mentorship program continues to develop, we
are inviting students and young clinicians that exhibit leadership qualities to join us for our monthly conference calls and all district events .
Be sure to check out www .ohiopt .org for our full calendar of events .
For more information, contact Jeff at: jmhohl@gmail.com
Symposium
EC District Student
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