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ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/
September 05, 2006

Surveys:

-Informational surveys were distributed and filled out by those who attended the meeting.

AMS Forums:

-On our website, we have forums where you can discuss topics such as storm chasing, classes, forecast contests, and Cy~R¡Çs Eyes on the Skies.

-You will need to register in order to participate in the forms. Please enter your first and last name as your username.

-The forum website is www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/forums.html.

National AMS:

-Everyone is highly encouraged to join the National American Meteorological Society. Dues are only $15 per year. You will also receive a weather magazine every month. Go to www.ametsoc.org for more information.

Club Fest:

-We will have an AMS booth at Club Fest which will be held on Wednesday, September 13^th from 11 a.m. ^[%G~Aâ~@~S^[%@ 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union.

-We are in need of people to help out at our booth. A sign-up sheet was passed around at the meeting. If you did not sign up but are interested in helping out, contact Justin (pres.isuams@iastate.edu).

Treasurer Update:

-We currently have a healthy $987.59 in our account right now.

-It is time for pay dues for the 06-07 school year. A motion was made to have dues be $10 this year. The motion passed. Dues help with gas expenses, conferences, AMS apparel, the clicker for Cy~R¡Çs Eyes, and social events.

-If you have not already paid Lisa, please pay her by the next meeting. You can also pay by dropping your money in the AMS mailbox in the office in Agron 3010.

Fundraisers:

-Some ideas for fundraising have been brought up such as selling weather calendars, stadium clean-up, and food sales. If you have any other ideas email Justin (pres.isuams@iastate.edu).

ISU AMS Apparel:

-Each year we sell AMS apparel so you can display your AMS pride to the rest of Iowa State. In the past we have sold sweatshirts, t-shirts, polos, and long-sleeve shirts.

-A new idea has also surfaced. It is possible that we may offer windbreakers this year. If you have any feedback regarding this idea, email one of the cabinet members.

Academic Chair Update:

-Please email Kaj your class schedule (academic.isuams@iastate.edu) if you have not done so already.

-Review sessions will be held prior to exams. Look for an email from him with more information regarding the review sessions.

-Each class has a designated review session leader (usually an upperclassman). We are still looking for someone to lead Chem 163 and Math 265. If you are interested in leading, contact Kaj.

-The AMS forums also have areas available for questions. However, please do not post specific homework problems, as we do not want to have any issues with academic dishonesty.

-New this year: If you go to a session your name will be placed into a drawing in which you will be eligible to win fabulous prizes!

Social Chair ^[%G~Aâ~@~S^[%@ Jesse:

Intramurals:

-Broomball and curling sign-ups were passed around. The deadline for broomball is September 19^th. Email Jesse (social.isuams@iastate.edu) if you would like to sign up.

-If you would like to join Women~R¡Çs Ultimate Frisbee their next game is Thursday, Septemer 14^th at 6:40 p.m. at the Maple-Willow-Larch fields.

-Look for an email from Jesse about future intramural information.

-*Note* Forfeiting a game costs the team $10. If you are scheduled to play and do not let your team captain know you will be gone ahead of time, you will be responsible for paying the money. Please let the captain know in advance if you will be gone.

Movie night:

-The AMS Movie Night will be on Friday, September 22^nd at 7 p.m. in Agron 3140.

-We voted on watching Twister or Day After Tomorrow and Twister was the winner! Snacks will also be provided.

Heads up: Student/Faculty dinner will be sometime near the end of October or the beginning of November.

Sophomore Chair:

-This person acts as a liaison between the underclassmen and upperclassmen. They work with the social chair in order to mesh the two groups together. This person is also an official cabinet member and is required to come to the cabinet meetings.

-Three people were nominated for Sophomore Chair. They were:

Justin Schultz

Jason Prentice

Logan Karsten

-If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, nominations will be open through next Tuesday, September 12^th. You can either post your nomination on the AMS forums or email Justin at pres.isuams@iastate.edu.

Cy~R¡Çs Eyes on the Skies (Scott and Kaj):

-This is our 20 minute weather show on Mondays and Wednesdays that happens LIVE! at the Communications Building.

-It is great experience no matter what you want to do, but especially for those who want to go into broadcasting. No experience is necessary, all are welcome!

-We are continually improving the show. Last year KCCI donated a graphics machine, we recently got a clicker (thanks, Kaj), and Scott Lincoln has improved the graphics.

-A sign-up sheet was passed around and a short informational meeting was held after the meeting. If you are interested in being a part of the cast and crew, email Scott (slincoln@iastate.edu) or Kaj (academic.isuams@iastate.edu).

-The first meeting will be held NEXT Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in the TV studio of the Communications Building.

CPR Certification:

-In the event that someone were to be injured during storm chasing, it would be a good idea to have people trained in CPR. A sign-up sheet was passed around for those interested.

Weather Balloon Launches:

-People in Howe Hall launch balloons a few times every semester. They would like to have a launch forecast so they know more about what the weather will be doing since certain conditions are needed in order to launch the balloons. If you are interested in helping with this, email Justin (pres.isuams@iastate.edu).

WiSE:

-Rachel (secretary.isuams@iastate.edu) is the liaison between AMS and Women in Science and Engineering. If any events come up, she will be sure to pass them along to our group.

Senior Thesis Posters:

-There are 18 seniors this year, and most of them will be doing poster presentations at the end of the year. The graduate students usually help pay for the posters, but they cannot afford to pay for them all.

-We will vote at the next meeting on whether we will help out with the cost of these posters.

AMS Annual Meeting:

-The meeting will be held January 14th-18th in San Antonio, TX. There are ways to help pay for the trip such as a student assistantship.

-Eight people went to Atlanta last year.

National Weather Association:

-The Next NWA meeting is THIS Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Brunnier Art Museum in the Scheman Building. All are welcome to attend.

Forecast contest:

-Those interested in this met after the meeting. Contact Jayson Prentice (japrenti@iastate.edu) if you have questions.

Online merchandise:

-The idea was brought up to sell ISU AMS merchandise online.

Ham Radio Licensing:

-There has been some interest in this in the past. Contact Justin (pres.isuams@iastate.edu) if you are interested in getting a license.

Possible tours for the year:

-National Weather Service, tornado and microburst simulator, and a TV station.

NEXT AMS Meeting: Tuesday, October 3^rd, 7 p.m.