tbm history
The Beginning of TBM CHRESTOTES
2008
Do you know the origins of TBM CHRESTOTES?
TBM Chrestotes was first formed in 2008, with dr. Fatrin from the class of 2005 as the first president of TBM at that time. At first, the name TBM CHRESTOTES was still known as TBM FK UPH. This organization was initially formed with the aim of teaching first aid and being able to help in times of disaster.
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So, why did the TBM CHRESTOTES anniversary fall on November 15?
Well, the anniversary of TBM CHRESTOTES falls on November 15th because the first training was held on November 15th, 2008. This training was attended by 11 UPH Medical students, and these 11 people became the first batch of TBM FK UPH.
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What are the initial activities of TBM FK UPH?
Initially, TBM activities taught about First Aid (BLS, splint dressing) which was held every Friday after lectures.
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Now TBM CHRESTOTES consists of 7 divisions, initially what were the divisions of TBM FK UPH?
When the TBM management structure was first formed, it consisted of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations Division, Logistics Division and Education Division. The Public Relations, Logistics and Education Divisions each consisted of 2 people. Then, in 2010, an Advisory Board was added to the TBM management, while the social and multimedia & documentation divisions were first created during the 2013-2014 management and the CRT (Chrestotes Response Team) division or what we now know as SDM was created 1 year later, namely in 2014-2015 and only this year TBM has 7 divisions where the public relations division is divided into internal and external relations.
2009
Do you know when the first disaster response activity that TBM carried out was?
In 2009, TBM FK UPH helped during a landslide disaster in West Java. At that time, TBM FK UPH collaborated with several TBMs in region 2. At that time, the task carried out by TBM FK UPH was to help refugees in evacuation centers with medical problems.
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2010
Do you know the history of the TBM CHRESTOTES logo?
The TBM CHRESTOTES logo initially did not use the emergency symbol but instead used a red cross. But after further discussion, TBM CHRESTOTES finally decided to use something more common, which was eventually changed to the emergency symbol. The other parts of the logo did not change, and the management that year looked for values that could describe TBM CHRESTOTES, after that looking for images or objects that represented those values. Then combined into one.
Logo. The result of thinking about what values are expected to be in every member of TBM CHRESTOTES. Helping and protecting each other, wise and always sincere.
Where does the name TBM CHRESTOTES come from?
CHRESTOTES means kindness. Other TBMs have their names from the medical world (anatomy, medicine, medical figures). We decided that our name should describe the reason why we help others. That is kindness, if we don't have kindness, it is impossible for us to help others.
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What is the history of our blue PDH?
The first consideration when designing this shirt was deciding whether it would be a vest design or not. In the end, it was decided to have long-sleeved PDH to protect the hands when walking in the forest or etc. We looked for bright colors, so that they could be easily seen from a distance. The blue color was chosen because at the time of the management meeting, we all liked the blue color of the shirt worn by the Vice President at that time. Other attributes such as pockets and pen holders on the right arm were adjusted to the field shirt.
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What was the first national event that TBM CHRESTOTES participated in?
TBM CHRESTOTES first participated in a national event at the VIII National Conference of Jamnas XIV PTBMMKI in Medan which was held by USU in 2010.
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2011
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When was TBM CHRESTOTES appointed as a member of PTBMMKI?
TBM CHRESTOTES was appointed as a member of PTBMMKI during the 2nd MunJam that TBM CHRESTOTES participated in, precisely in 2011.
