As an OTS alumnus from Ohio State University, Dr. Grooms invites members
from the Omicron chapter to join him in educating Michigan's youth. The 2-day
camp is held near Cadillac, MI. Members served on a student panel to address
questions about their education, requirements to get into veterinary school
and about careers available in veterinary medicine. Members also had the
opportunity to sit in on presentations given by professors and veterinarians
on various topics.
Our annual
5k run/walk for people and their dogs was a huge success once again this
year. We were able to raise money for the Michigan Animal Rescue
League. This event usually takes place around Halloween and includes a Pet
Costume Contest. The race courses from the vet school along the Red Cedar
River through the beautiful MSU campus.
The OTS Fall Food Drive is an annual event, taking place during the fall
to obtain donations to help the needy out during the holiday season. Collection
boxes are placed throughout the vet school for a two-week period. All collections
are donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
The Salvation Army Angel
Tree Program was created so that all children may experience the magic
of Christmas. Omega Tau Sigma serves as the organizer
of this great event each year. We distribute the Angels and then help the
Salvation Army with pick-up during the last week of school in December. This
event has been very successful at the CVM – the Salvation Army has
even had to make multiple trips because we fill up the truck!
Every year OTS organizes a school-wide dance with proceeds to benefit a
local animal charity or organization. Last year we held the dance at the
Potter Park Zoo to benefit the design and construction of a new veterinary
hospital at the zoo. The evening started with a welcome address from Dr.
Tara Harrison (vet at Potter Park Zoo), as well as a parade of some of the
educational program animals.
Community Service
