Contact Information

Melodee K. Moltman, M.S., C.C.L.S.
Program Chair

(315) 792-3098

Psychology Child-Life Society
       

Just in case you couldn't make it...

meeting minutes
Posted for: 9/22/09
                   9/29/09
                   10/6/09


                  

10/13/09

                  

10/20/09
                   11/17/09


Notes from: 9/22/09


Buddy Walk Reminder!

The 14th annual Buddy Walk is a 1-mile Down Syndrome Awareness event that will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 4th at Hanna Part.
  • The Buddy Walk promotes the acceptance & inclusion of all people with Down Syndrome, and provides an opportunity to understand, appreciate and see these individuals as able, unique, gifted & diverse.
     
  • We will have a messy media table set up and would like to have as many club members involved as possible.
     
  • We are asking members from past years to wear the Psych Child Life shirts if possible & new members to wear an apparel affiliated with Utica College.
     
  •  Car pooling will be coordinated; please let Sierra, Kaitlyn or Sonja know if you need a ride to the event.
     
  •   $1 donations would be appreciated from participants.

Interested in t-shirts/sweatshirts?

We are still in the process of finalizing the design, color and price of shirts. Look for definite prices and designs at next week's meeting.


                        

  

           Fundraiser Ideas

  • Tie-die shirts - "Just Play" with "UC" logo on the back (still needs to be finalized)
  • **Bakesale** around Halloween time, most likely on a Tuesday night from 5-9:30
  • Bake sale at Walmart
  • Volunteers to bake/work the bakesales will be needed so please keep these in mind!

  St Baldrick's Day Concerns

  • Committees are being formed to help involve the campus community on a greater level this year. This involves recruitment of sororities, fraternities, offices, clubs, other sports teams as well as the surrounding outside community.
Our focus for this event is going to be on all the different therapies that the profession of Child Life utilizes in our field, including Play therapy, Art therapy, Music therapy, Humor therapy, and Pet therapy just to name a few.

                          
Bulletin Boards!


The Psych-Child Life Bulletin Boards located in the basement of Hubbard Hall are in dire need of an update! During our usual club meeting time on Tuesday, October 6th, we are planning on brightening them up with lots of color and pictures to spread the word about our club :). Any pictures, ideas are more than welcome!

Notes from 9/29/09

T-Shirts

For our member shirts, we mutually agreed that we would have "Just Play" on the front with "Utica Psych Child-Life Society" on the back.
  • Fundraiser shirts- We are still trying to think of something creative to put on them. Think of phrases that are a play on words and incorporates play.

    Bulletin Boards


    We will be decorating the bulletin boards in the basement of Hubbard Hall this Tuesday, October 6th.
     
  • Please bring any decorations you would like to hang up, or pictures from past Child-Life events. The more, the better!

Trips

In the past, the Child-Life Society has gone on trips that better our knowledge of Child-Life. For example, we went to the Strong National Museum of Play and Galisano's Children's Hospital in Rochester, NY.
  • We need ideas for possible trips so we can begin planning as soon as possible.

     

Notes from 10/6/09

T-Shirts

If you are interested in order a t-shirt, and have not already done so, please place your order by Thursday, October 8th, 2009.
  •   If we have 12 club members order a shirt, the price of a t-shirt will be $12.40.
  • If 24 club members order a t-shirt, the cost of a shirt will be $11.00.
  • As of right now, we only need 8 more orders to reach the $11.00 price!
     
If all goes as planned, we should have the shirts within a week of ordering. Please contact Sierra if you would still like to order. She can be reached via e-mail at: senudo@utica.edu


Friendly's Fundraiser


  • What: A fundraiser at Friendly's in which 20% of the cost of your meal will help to support the Child-Life Society.
  • When: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 from 5:00-8:00pm.
  • Where: Friendly's at: 1700 Burrstone Rd
                                             New Hartford, NY 13413-1002
                                             (315)733-4508
(Located across the street from Utica College)

Bulletin Boards

We are bringing new life and color to our club bulletin board (located in White Hall) next week during our meeting.
  • As part of our design, we would like to include each club member's hand-print on our wall.
     
  • We are meeting next Tuesday at 8:30pm next week only.

  • Please attend so that we can get everyone's input & creative ideas for our bulletin board.

 

Autism Awareness Club

  • We are pleased to announce that this club is interested in collaborating with ours for events, especially St. Baldrick's Day.  
     
  • More information will be coming as to when this club has meetings.
     
  • This is a great opportunity to become involved with another group and to expand on our knowledge of children.

Notes from 10/13/09

Check it out!

We have now updated the Psych Child-Life Bulletin Board in White Hall, with information about play, pictures from previous events and hand-prints made by club members. Stop by and check it out.

T-Shirts

If you have not already done so, please give Sierra money for your t-shirt. Orders have been placed and the cost is $11.50 (including tax).


Next Week:

We will be discussing committees for St. Baldrick's Day and handing out some information about the event. We hope to see you there!
Notes from 10/20/09 

Next Tuesday, October 27th, we will be having a Halloween/Fall themed bake-sale in Hubbard Hall.

  • It will run from 3 – 5:30 PM, and 6:30 – 9:30 PM.
     
  • Also, if you are able to participate, and ordered a Child Life Society t-shirt, we are asking that you wear that. If anyone can help work the table or donate some tasty treats, please let Kaitlyn or Sierra know.

  • ·         Due to the fact that we are running the bake sale next Tuesday, we will not be meeting next week.


 

 

 National Allied Health Professions Week

 
  •   Week of November 1st-7th. 
     
  • It is intended to raise awareness about the important, often-overlooked role that allied health professionals play in providing quality health care throughout the nation.
     
  • To recognize this important week, the Child Life Society was thinking of collaborating with the Autism Awareness Club and volunteering and doing some activities at the local Kelberman Center.
     
  • Look for more information to come on this exciting opportunity to become involved through our club.


Bake Sale

  • Next Tuesday, November 27th, we will be having a Fall/Halloween themed bake sale from 3:00-5:30pm, and again from 6:30-9:30pm. 
     
  • If you are available to participate and have ordered a Child-Life t-shirt, we ask that you please wear that.
     
  • If anyone can help work the table or donate some tasty treats, please contact Kaitlyn or Sierra.
     
  • Due to the fact that we are running the bake sale next week, there will not be a meeting.


Sweatshirts


  • We are in the process of ordering zip-up hooded sweatshirts for club members.
     
  • As of right now, we are considering "Just Play" across the front of the sweatshirts.
     
  • The sweatshirts are going to be white, with the same font and designs as the t-shirt.
     
  • We are still in the early stages of designs, so if you have any other ideas or color schemes, please let Sierra know.
     
  • We look forward to seeing you at the Bake Sale and hope you have a great week!

Notes from 11/17/09

As part of collaborating with the Autism Awareness Club, we are invited to attend an informative session on Individuals with Disabilities on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.

It will take place in Strebel Student Center from 5-7pm. This is a great opportunity for any club members that can make it!

Sweatshirts

  •  Don’t miss out on your chance to order a hoodie!
  • They will be black, zip-up hoodies with similar designs and colors as the t-shirts, with "UC" printed on the back.
  • If 24 hoodies are ordered, they will cost $26.00 a piece.
  • We are asking that money be turned in beforehand; more information on dates will follow.

Bake Sale

  • When: Tuesday, November 17th 2009 from 11am until 9:30pm
  • Where: Hubbard Hall
  • If you did not already sign up to bring an item or for a time you are available to participate, please do so.
  • We are looking for unique goodies and sweets. So, the more creative the better!
  • Don't forget to wear you t-shirt.

Save the Date!

  • We will be having a Holiday Bake Sale on Tuesday, December 8th from 11am until 9:30 pm.
     
Due to the upcoming Bake Sale and Thanksgiving Break, we will not be having a meeting on Tuesday, November 17th or the 24th.

However, we will be having a meeting on Thursday, November 19th, starting at 6:40 pm. Hope to see you there!