Greetings AAAOM-SO Members, OM Students, and the Profession-at-Large:

During February, 2007 the American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Student Organization (AAAOM-SO) is offering 2 Student Memberships for the Price of 1, and One $250.00 Lottery Scholarship will be Awarded to a Student Member, who Joins or Renews in February, in Each of the Six AAAOM-SO Regions!!! If you don’t have a partner, we’ll match you up to allow all the 2 for 1 benefit. Each person joining or renewing must complete a separate online application, thus the fee charged will be 50% of the new annual $50.00 student rate, or $25 per membership.

Please view our February 2 for 1 Membership Special (PDF) presentation.

Why Join? Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is the fastest growing sector of health care in this country and you’re a part of it! The AAAOM-SO is Inviting You to Jump on the Orient Express and Get on Board - not just for the ride of your life, but so you’re in the best possible position to Help Steer Yourself into a Winning Year & Career in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine!

The AAAOM and AAAOM-SO are Important Nationwide Professional Advocacy Groups Dedicated to the Interests of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, and to Your Professional Successful Future! Would you like to graduate from college and have a national portable license (reciprocity) that allows you to practice anywhere in the United States? Would you like complete access to all Chinese Herbal Medicines? Would you like full insurance and Medicare reimbursements for your future practice? Would you enjoy mentorship programs that enable you to get advice from leading practicing professionals? Would you benefit from tools to help you market your business and increase your chances for a booming future practice? Are you interested in the opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, and lower interest rates? These are some of the goals the AAAOM and AAAOM-SO are already working and making progress on. Membership volumes count on legislative issues! You can help make these goals a reality by becoming an AAAOM-SO member! AAAOM-SO Membership & Benefits for 2 are available this FEBRUARY ONLY for $25.00 EACH! Make Sure You Have Your Ticket to Professional Success and an Endless Track of Opportunities as an AAAOM-SO Member!

Scholarship Lottery: The AAAOM and AAAOM-SO are Partnering to Offer One $250.00 Lottery Scholarship to Each of the Six AAAOM-SO Regions. Lottery Scholarship entry is automatic for all students, who either renew current memberships or become a new member this February! Student Memberships will be sorted by Region in March, Lottery Scholarship drawings will take place in April, Winners will be announced in May, and all Lottery Scholarships will be awarded in June, 2007.

A list of Scholarship Lottery Winners will be available on line following the April drawing – visit www.aaom.org, and click the Student Services button. The AAAOM recognizes that students are a large part of the future of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine nationwide, and they’re committed to encouraging student membership and participation in the AAAOM-SO - the only National Organization created specifically for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Students.

Campaign Timeline: Join or Renew your AAAOM-SO Membership this February, Gain the Opportunity to Win a $250.00 Lottery Scholarship, and Be a Part of Shaping Your Future, as well as the Future of Health Care Across the U.S. If you or anyone you know isn’t already a member of the AAAOM-SO, or your membership or theirs is going to expire anytime during 2007 (all remaining membership time will be retained), Sign Up this February with Another Student and You’ll Receive 2 Memberships for Just $50.00 – A Full Year of AAAOM-SO Membership and Benefits for 2 at ONLY $25.00 Each!

The Orient Express Begins Boarding February 1st for a Destination Year & Career of Professional Success in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine! The AAAOM-SO 2 for 1 Membership Special lasts only during the month of February. Sign up online at www.aaom.org (and click the Student Services button on the blue panel at the left). Join the AAAOM-SO on the Orient Express - Jump on the Fast Track to Your Winning Year & Career, and Enjoy Your Ticket to Professional Success!

How do I Join: Simply complete the online application today! Our online application has been amended for the Month of February to calculate the amount due at the discounted student rate of $25 annually.

   
Rhonda Wilbur and Koala Moore, Co-Presidents
AAOM-SO (Nationwide Student Organization)