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ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/
November 28, 2006

National AMS Membership

-Join or renew your National AMS membership if you haven't done so already. The cost is $15 per year and you also receive a free BAMS magazine every month filled with many great articles as well as possible senior thesis ideas (It's never too early to start thinking about a senior thesis topic!). Order forms are available in the AMS mailbox in Agron 3010 or go online to www.ametsoc.org.

Treasurer Update - Lisa

-We have $2600 in our account, but this number will fluctuate over the next few weeks.

-There was a motion to reimburse Colin for money used to purchase food for last spring's picnic and the motion was passed for the amount of $72.91.

-Justin Schultz received a gift card to Target for winning the first snowfall contest.

Social Chair Update - Jesse

-Childhood Regression Night will be NEXT Friday, December 8^th. Bring your own board games and the movie Ice Age if you have it. If you have any other ideas for activities, talk to Jesse (social.isuams@iastate.edu).

-Men's broomball TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 1:10 a.m.

-We may be able to tour the C4 Lab next semester. Stay tuned for more information.

Academic Chair Update - Kaj

-As you all know, finals week is coming up and the semester is almost over!

-Section leaders for next semester:

Mteor 301: Jason Patton

Mteor 342: Liz White and Jesse Wartman

Math 165: Jason Patton and Jesse Wartman

-If your current section leader isn't doing his/her job, let Kaj (academic.isuams@iastate.edu) know.

-If you would like to buy or sell used books, check the forums.

-There will be a new meteorology course offered to seniors in the spring: Mteor 490B - History of Meteorology.

Cy's Eyes Update - Kaj and Scott

-We have had some hiccups in the past couple of shows due to the condition of studio. That said, we will try and have a show Wednesday, but it will be the last one of the semester.

-The show continues to improve over the years so don't hesitate to stay involved next semester!

-Remember to use the forums (www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/forums/) to sign up for the shows.

Tape Preparation Workshop

-We are thinking of having a workshop for those interested in broadcast meteorology. The workshop will help those who are interested learn how to prepare a resume tape. More details to come.

Wx Challenge - Jayson

-Top forecasters in their category for Caribou, ME: Andrew Ansorge, Jon Hobbs, Dave Flory, Jayson Prentice

-Top forecasters in their category for Jackson, MS: Justin Gehrts, Jon Hobbs, Dr. Gallus, Jayson Prentice

-Top 5 forecasters for Jackson, MS: Jayson Prentice, Justin Gehrts, Chris Schaffer, Andrew Ansorge, Dr. Gallus

-You can still sign up for this national contest if you would like! Talk to Jayson (japrenti@iastate.edu) if you are interested.

-We are in the last period of the semester and will end on Friday, December 8^th.

Iowa Forecast Contest - Jon

-We have had 5 periods so far and we are in the final period. Chris Schaffer won the last period and NGM MOS is current overall leader.

-We will also forecast 1 or 2 periods over winter break.

-Talk to Jon Hobbs (jonhobbs@iastate.edu) if you would like to join.

Constitutional Amendments

-We voted to approve the following amendments:

Addition of Sophomore Chair - Article IV, 3d.

Addition of Academic Chair - Article IV, 3e.

Addition of Vice President attending LAS Council meetings

Apparel

-Apparel has arrived and everyone but one person has picked theirs up.

-We have five extra navy blue long sleeve t-shirts available: 2 S, 2 M, and 1 L.

Cost is $15. Talk to Liz (vp.isuams@iastate.edu) if you would like one.

Calendars

- The calendars will be available prior to Winter Break.

-We had to cut back on the number of holidays we added because each addition costs $1.

-You can still order calendars! We are currently at 200 orders and would like to get to 300.

VEISHEA

-Saturday, April 21 - ISU's sesquicentennial (150 years) kickoff

-We would like to have a booth that showcases the past 150 years of meteorology and how it has changed over the years.

-Email Justin (pres.isuams@iastate.edu) with more ideas for the booth.

Spring Break Trip - Oklahoma

-This opportunity provides you with a fun, cheap, educational, trip for Spring Break.

-We would like to go to The National Weather Center in Norman, Ok (which just opened) and we have two contacts who would be able to give us tours.

-A sign-up sheet went around for those who are interested in going on the trip.

-Talk to Liz (vp.isuams@iastate.edu) if you would like to help plan the trip.

-If you have ideas for places other than Oklahoma, talk to Liz. New ideas are always welcome.
-The trip will probably cost $200 or less.

CPR Training

-Nothing new on this topic. Justin will let us know when he has more details.

Senior Thesis Symposium

-Monday, December 4^th starting at 8:30 a.m. in Agron 3140 (Conference Room)

-Non-Seniors: It is a good idea to attend so you can get ideas for your future senior thesis!

-Cookies and doughnuts will be served!

Edwards Elementary Science Night

-Tuesday, January 16, 6-8 p.m.

-A sign-up sheet was passed around; email Justin (pres.isuams@iastate.edu) if you'd like to help and didn't sign up.

-We usually bring the tornado machine and tornado videos to show to the children.

-Rides will be provided if you need one.

Pakistan Student Association

-The organization is selling t-shirts for $8, and the proceeds go to earthquake relief.

-Talk to Jessica Reese (jreese@iastate.edu) if you are interested in purchasing one.

Next Meeting: January 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m.