Transcript Inspiring Chapter Growth and Sustainability

Inspiring Chapter
Growth and
Sustainability
Sophia Li, Recruitment and Training Advisor
Gerry Zhang, ALC Liaison
Steps to a
sustainable,
happy chapter
Start your
chapter
Recruit!
Train
Outreach
Get
recognized
Start your
chapter!
1.
Get registered at your school
2.
Contact Collegiate Advisory Board for introductory conference call
3.
Use your resources!
• Start-up kit with training/leadership materials
http://teamhbv.org/startup-kit/
• Order Jade Ribbon Campaign materials
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http://teamhbv.org/materials-order-form/
4. Get funding
 usually through school
• fundraise
Recruit:
get your
core team
of VPs
Campus
Outreach
Community
Outreach
Recruitment
and Training
Finance
Freshmen!
 Convince someone why Hepatitis B is important in a minute!
Recruit:
Perfect your
elevator pitch
 Appeal to target audience
 General:
 Hepatitis B is a common infectious disease that is the leading cause of
liver cancer
 More specific:
 1 in 12 Asian Americans are infected with Hepatitis B
 Emphasize preventable and treatable
General
“ Hi, I am ________ from Team Hepatitis B Virus at________. Did you
know that Hepatitis B is a common infectious disease that is the
leading cause of liver cancer? It is a global health problem that
affects 30 million more people each year. However, this disease is
preventable and treatable. Join our club to take action and raise
awareness!”
Example
Elevator Pitch!
Targeted
“ Hi, I am ________ from Team Hepatitis B Virus at________. Did you
know that 1 in 12 Asian Americans have Hepatitis B, a disease that
can lead to liver cancer? It is a global health problem that
disproportionately affects minority and underserved populations.
However, this disease is preventable and treatable. Join our club to
take action and raise awareness!”
 Why Hepatitis B? Why not Alzheimer’s, other cancers, ALS etc.?
 ANSWER: Hepatitis B is preventable.
 Only 2 cancers have a vaccine
 Other diseases: can only take action through research, fundraising
Hard
Frequently
Asked
Questions
 There’s so many medical clubs. What makes yours different?/Your
club’s focus is kind of specific….
 ANSWER: We focus on….
 Public health
 Minority health
 Health issues that do not get enough attention
 What will I get out of this?
 ANSWER:
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Team bonding. Join the family for real.
Leadership opportunities
Service: Make a difference
Chance to tackle a global health problem
 Weekly fun facts
Train new
members:
Know your
facts!
 Look up information
 http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/b/
 Brochures and training materials
 ALC
 http://liver.stanford.edu/resources/brochures.html
 Have a training camp!
 Eat food. Learn facts. Practice elevator pitches.
 Don’t feel limited. Reach out!
 Campus:
Outreach:
expand your
boundaries
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Pre-med groups
Pre-law/policy groups
Asian cultural groups
Community service groups
 Community:
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Local clinics/hospitals
Local Asian community
Community health organizations (HBI)
APAMSA