OTD News Volume 5, Issue 1

During the events, the students helped inform, demonstrate, and facilitate safe driving practices. These events were not just strict- ly business; the students as well as the drives enjoyed one another, and shared laughter, as they learned and taught valuable infor- mation about being safe on the road. Other Fundraisers In addition to these two instances NSU Tampa’s SOTA members have promoted positive change in their community. California Pizza Kitchen and Chick-fil-A also partnered with NSU Tampa SOTA to raise funds through food purchases to send members to state and national occupational therapy conferences. Members also conducted a bake sale on campus to raise money and provide motivation to campus faculty and students at the November institute. They raised over $335 through these fundrais- ers. Members of NSU Tampa’s SOTA not only enrich the lives of individuals in the community but also animals. To relieve stress during finals week, members volunteered at the local animal shelter and provided quality time to dogs and cats there through play dates and tender loving care. Members of NSU Tampa’s SOTA also volunteered at the Tampa St. Jude Gives Thanks Walk, and a Special Olympics Florida Healthy Community Through these events the student members show their continuing commitment to not only being focused on their studies, but also promoting positive change and participation in occupation throughout their community. The NSU Tampa SOTA has and will continue to instill a sense of community service, and a dedication to the pro- fession’s ideals, in its dedicated members. SOTA Gives Back to the Community, continued….. Jonathan Pitts, OTD-S & Jordan Powers, OTD-S Page 7 OTDNews, Volume V, Issue 1