ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/
September 25, 2003

Jeremy Grams gave a presentation on the national AMS, discussing scholarships and conferences. This years Annual Meeting is on January 10-15th in Seattle Washington. Contact Jeremy () or Jon () for further information.

Chase discussed social events. IM flag football lost game 1 17-16, with game 2 being cancelled due to rain. Game 3 will be this Sunday, September 28, at 5pm. IM Curling teams: Chase's team won 2-1 in game one, with a win in game 2 as well. Kari's team won 4-2 in game 1, but lost game 2. Jose's team lost game one. Other Intramurals are upcoming, including innertube water basketball. Contact Chase () for further information. AMS bowling is also in the works.

Adam presented Treasurer's information. Email him at if you haven't paid your $5 AMS dues. Also, contact him or Jeremy if you haven't paid your $4 National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest dues. He noted that receipts for reimbursement from AMS will be due within 60 days from the day of purchase. Original receipts are needed. Shirts and Stickers from last year MUST BE PAID FOR. If they are not paid for within a week, they will be sold to other students.

There will be a trip to KCCI TV in Des Moines on Sunday, October 12th. We will be given a station tour, as well as presented a speech from Jason Parkin on television meteorology and/or storm chasing. A sign up sheet was past out at the meeting. If you are interested in going, contact Mitch at .

On Thursday, October 23, we will take a trip to the National Weather service in Johnston. We will leave around 6:15. A sign up sheet was passed out at the meeting, and pre-registration is required. Contact Jeremy or Jon for more information.

A Science and Math Magnet School in Des Moines has contacted us about arranging a talk for a group of 3rd graders. This would take place in October and would consist of 2 40 minute midday presentations here at ISU. Two to three people will be needed for each presentation. More information is on the way from Jon.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 12: KCCI TV trip
October 23 (6:15 pm): NWS trip
October 29 (7:00 pm): ISU AMS Meeting
November 17 (7:00pm): Joint National Weather Association/ISU AMS Event, Dr. Alan Czarnetzi, Speaker