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ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/
December 02, 2004

Treasurer Update
Within a few dollars of $1000

Forecast Contest Updates

First Snow-Ames officially got 1.1" on 29th of November. Half of the pot will go to Karen Tarara and John Baranick. Congratulations!
AMS-There is no new information to report. The contest just continues.
NCWFC-We are in the middle of forecasting for New York City. Hoquiam results are up. Keep up the great work. Look for an email from Janet soon.

Fundraiser Update
We will start our hot chocolate sale in late January or early February. Look for more information from Janet next semester.

Social Events

NWA Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference-This conference will occur in the Springtime. This is a great opportunity to learn about research in tornadoes, winter weather, flash floods, and much more. There will also be a storm chase video night. Registration cost will be $65, not including hotel, but this is a great opportunity to learn and make contacts. Look for more information later. A new event this year will be an Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, April 2nd. The cost will only be about $5 thanks to the department paying half and AMS paying some of the cost.
Intramurals-The water basketball team got to championships, but sadly lost. Basketball also sadly lost their championship game. There will be no new intramurals this semester. Look for emails from Elise about new intramurals starting next semester. Email Elise () before finals week if you would like to do 5 player basketball (girls are especially welcome). Look up rec services if you are interested in what intramurals are coming up.
The are no new social events planned for this semester, but look for fun activities coming next semester like tubing, girls slumber party, and much more.
Jesse Wartman () is in charge of a Secret Santa exchange. Email her if you are interested.
Spring Break Trip-Ideas include Huston, Tuscan, or Washington D.C area. Email Liz White () if you are interested or if you have any ideas. Nothing is set in stone as of yet.
National Weather Person's Day-Feburary 5th. Look for an email from Elise for more information on this event.

Cy's Eyes on the Skies Update
We had our last show of the semester last night. This included our new toy, live level two Doppler Radar! Email Kari () if you would like to join Cy's Eyes.

2005 AMS Annual Meeting Update
A group of AMS members are driving down to San Diego for the National AMS Meeting. They have asked for some gas money. This has been done in the past with other trips. They have asked for $100. A vote was taken and the motion was passed.

Offutt Air Force Base Update
This trip will take place Monday January 31st starting at 1pm. The group will leave around 9am. This event is free except for gas money. Email Bill () if you are interested before Holiday Break so that you can get security clearance. Look for an email from Bill later.

Apparel
Our order is in, but not picked up. Adam will pick up our order soon. Look for an email from Adam soon about distribution and such.

Scout it Out Philanthropy Presentation
Alpha Sigma Kappa is putting together a science day of over 100 girls where they will participate in many science activities. They were hoping that AMS would put together a presentation. This event will take place January 29th on campus between 8am and noon. Email Morgan Brown () if you are interested in helping AMS put together a presentation.

AMS Small Groups
Look for email from your group leaders about activities.

Spring 2005 Events

Monday, January 31st, all day: Offutt Air Force Base public tour
Thursday, February 17th, 7:00-9:00 pm: Roosevelt Elementary Science Night Talks (email Adam () if you are interested)

Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 1st at 7:30 pm in the classroom (Agron 3128)

Just in case you weren't here
we had a fire at one of our greenhouse by agronomy, so the fire alarm went off and we had to stand outside in the cold. I am actually writing and perfecting these minutes outside, in the cold. I hope you have enjoyed these minutes!