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ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/
April 06, 2005

2005-2006 Officer Elections
The following have been elected as our officers for next year:

President: Elise Johnson
Vice President: Janet Schenck
Treasurer: Heather Moser
Secretary: Justin Gehrts
Historian: Geoff Grochocinski
Social Chair: Liz White
Webmaster: Scott Lincoln

Forecast Contest Updates

AMS-There is no news to report. "It's still going." (Heather Moser)
National-We are finally on our last city! The summary of scores from Lander, WY will be sent out by Janet Schenck soon. Good job this year! Also, if you are interested in being the local manager for our group, think about it over the summer and we will discuss this at a AMS meeting next school year.

Treasurer Update
We have $703 and some change in our account, but that amount will more than likely be dropping once we get numbers from those who attended the luncheon at the Severe Storms & Doppler Radar Conference. We are estimating we will end up with around $600 in our account.

Apparel Update
Everything is in and went well.

2005 Spring Break Trip Presentation
Liz White gave the spring break trip presentation. This presentation will be posted on the web site soon. Liz also asked for $200 to reimburse the amount paid for car rental and gas. The motion was passed.

Severe Weather Awareness Elementary School Talks Update
These talks will be presented throughout the month of April. A list of those interested was passed around. This was the same list that was passed around at the last meeting. If you would like to help, please email Adam Kuban ().

Fellows/Sawyer Elementary School Science Nights Updates
Everything is set up for the Fellows Science Night which occurs tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. We have enough people to run the booth, but if you really want to help, email Janet Schenck (). We also have enough people to work the Sawyer Science Night, but again, if you really want to help, email Janet.

Social Events

Spring Picnic Update-The picnic will occur Sunday 24th at 4pm at Brookside Park (in the Hickory Shelter). We decided to invite the Central Iowa NWA members as well. We will provide food, but make sure to bring fun stuff so you can play!
Severe Storms & Doppler Radar Conference (SSDRC)-Thank you to those of you who attended! We hope that you enjoyed it and learned a lot!
If you have not paid Elise Johnson for broomball, please pay her soon. See Elise for the times that each team plays.
The softball team (Adiabats) plays Sunday at 5:30 (if it's not raining). Look from an email from Elise in case it does rain.
Other than that, intramurals are done.

SSDRC Refunds
We are still waiting for the LAS council to meet to decide how much those who attended the conference will get. We'll tell you soon as we know how much money you will be reimbursed. The current reimbursement is $8, but will probably go up. If you want to be reimbursed, make sure to get your receipt to Brian. If you need a receipt, email Elise Johnson (). We did got $750 from the Provost for the conference, but we need your hotel receipt in order to get it. If you were in charge of paying for the hotel room, Please get that receipt to Kari Kozak () ASAP!!!!!! Please get this to her sooner rather than later so we can get our money soon.

Cy's Eyes on the Skies Update
Our new producers are Janet Schenck and Matthew Teller. There are 4 shows left and we'd like to do a senior show on Wednesday, April 20th. If you would like to be on the show, let Kari or Elise know.

AMS Year-in-Review Presentation
Our historian Bill put together a Year-in-Review presentation. If you would like to see it, email Bill.

The President's Farewell Address
Adam gave a farewell address. If you would like to see his address, email him.

Spring 2005 Events

Thursday, April 7th, 4:30-8:00 p.m. -- Fellows Elementary School Science Night
Thursday, April 14th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- Sawyer Elementary School Science Night
Sunday, April 24th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. -- AMS Spring Picnic at Brookside Park in Ames, IA
Throughout April, dates/times vary -- Severe Weather Awareness Elementary School Talks

Little statement from Janet:
Thanks so much for a great year! Good luck to all who are graduating! For those of you that will be here next year, we look forward to an exciting year! Good luck on finals and have a great summer!