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ISU AMS Meeting Minutes
http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/

November 30, 2010

Start Time: 7:02 pm

Attendance: 39

EVENTS AND DEADLINES

  • Intramural Dues: Pay ASAP. Details under treasurer material.
  • Meteorology Poster Session: Friday, December 3rd from 10:30 am to noon at the 2nd floor commons in Agronomy Hall. Details under President material.
  • Winterfest Dodgeball Event: Friday, December 3rd from 10:00 pm to midnight in Beyer Hall. Details under Sophomore Chair material.
  • Senior Research Symposium: Monday, December 6th from 8:50 am to 5:00 pm in Agronomy 3140. Details under President material.
  • NWA Meeting: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 pm in Agronomy 3140.
  • Christmas Movie Night: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 pm in Agronomy 3128. Details under Social Chair material.
  • Clubfest: Wednesday, January 19th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Memorial Union.
  • NWA Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference: May 31st – April 2nd in Ankeny’s Courtyard Hotel. Details under Vice President material.


PRESENTATION: University of Michigan Space Physics Research Lab REU

By Robert Nelson

Rob partook in this internship over the summer of 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There, he met grad students from all across the world and worked on a project dealing with mercury deposition. Of interest was the different, if any, types of convective patterns that existed with high deposition events. The results were then presented to faculty and other students at the university.

The deadline to apply is March 1st. While juniors and seniors are preferred, all are welcome to apply. For additional details, see the attached PowerPoint or contact Rob.

President

  • AMS Poster Cost: In years past, our club has helped pay for the poster since it will represent us at the Seattle conference in January. The cost is around $35.00, and the club once again agreed to pay the cost of the AMS poster.
  • Meteorology Poster Session: All should come to observe the numerous posters from a number of seniors and graduate students.
  • Senior Research Symposium: There are many presentations going on this year covering a wide range of topics. A list of times and topics will be sent out via email so feel free to stop by at any time (except while a presentation is taking place… wait until it’s over to enter please). Juniors should especially consider dropping by since you’ll be a senior in one year’s time.

Vice President

  • Fall Clothing Orders: All but two orders have been picked up. This was a big success -- thanks to all who ordered!
  • Spring Break Trip Committee: Only three people signed up last meeting. Remember, signing up does not mean you have to attend the trip. Being on the committee means sharing thoughts on where to go, what to do, how long to go, etc. If interested, contact Pete at vp.isuams@iastate.edu.
  • Clubfest II: An email will be sent out after break with more information once people know their schedules.
  • NWA Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference: This is a great event to attend since professionals from every area of the field will be there. Normally we stay at the hotel, but this is not required especially since Ankeny is so close. The cost is $75.00 for non-NWA members and $50.00 for members. A percentage of the cost will be reimbursed by LAS.
  • ISU AMS Window Clings: On sale for only $5! This is a great stocking stuffer!

Treasurer

  • Current Balance: Approximately just under $3000.00.
  • Intramural Dues: Pay $5.00 for broomball and $3.00 for curling. Drop money off in the 2101 mailbox or to Nick Carletta. Remember, when using checks, write down what it’s for. When using cash, place in an envelope with an attached note addressing what the money is for and who it’s from.
  • Giving Tree Donation: Last year the club donated $50.00 to help support a family during Christmas time. The club voted to donate $55.00 this year for the cause.
  • Conference Travel Cost: Last year the club provided $50.00 per person for airfare. This year we have three student assistances instead of two, but the club voted to give $50.00 for each student once again since they are representing our club at the meeting.

    Secretary

  • Keep reading to get to “this month in weather history!”

Social Chair

  • Christmas Movie Night: “Bring Christmas cookies and wear ugly sweaters” to this event. A few surprise movies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!

Outreach Chair

  • Sell calendars even though the contest is over!
  • Award for most calendars sold goes to…. Anthony and Ryan Lueck for the third year in a row! They sold 26 and were presented a Walmart gift card.
  • A sign-up sheet was sent out for those interested in being on the committee for the 2012 calendar. If interested, contact Kristy at outreach.isuams@iastate.edu.
  • Please send weather photos to Kristy for the 2012 calendar at any time.

Academic Chair

  • Send your review leaders the dates of your final exams so they can prepare sessions.
  • AMS Forums: Big part of the forums is for you to ask questions. This great tool has hardly been used this year at all. It’s very easy to use once you’re registered, and Nick is personally on the forums around 3 to 4 days of the week, so any questions you have should be answered rather quickly.

Forecasting

  • WxChallenge Update: Visit http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/~ralliss/wxchallenge/ and also the club website to find results. Overall, we’ve stayed in the top 20 overall. If interested in joining, do so this spring.
  • Iowa Forecasting Contest: Location is Davenport and snowfall has been a new challenge to forecast. The “average” is leading the contest currently. Come spring semester, remember that the first period of forecasting occurs before classes begin. For more information, go the club website and follow the link. Also, signing up is absolutely free.
  • ISD Forecast Update: Things are going well, but next semester groups will be switched up. Feel free to join then if you’re not already involved.

Webmaster

  • Sign up for the forums! http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/forums/. Post questions there as well – can be very helpful. Email Rob at webmaster.isuams@iastate.edu for questions regarding how to register.
  • Interesting Website Tidbit: Internship page. Go to the club web page, click on member resources, then careers, and finally “research experience for undergrads.” You’ll find a list of REU opportunities, so apply this winter break if you’re looking to get an internship for the summer.
  • Additional Tidbit: With regards to the snowfall contest, you can look into the future via the model animator by visiting the club website, clicking on member resources, and then model animator. Username: amsstudent; password: isuams.

    Historian

  • Send event photos to Anthony at historian.isuams@iastate.edu or upload at http://www.meteor.iastate.edu/ams/Photos or on our Facebook Page. Of particular interest, the golf outing.
  • Picture of the Month: 6 photos were presented and 2 were to be selected for the AMS poster going to Seattle. Options: photo from girls’ broomball event, corn maze, outreach event, Halloween meeting, the AMS student chapter party, and the video game night. Winners: Corn maze and girls’ broomball photos!
  • New pictures posted on the board outside 3128 – check them out!

Past President

  • Hy-Vee bags: Working on sending the template to Hy-Vee. Take a look at the email sent out about how our club was recognized for doing this event. This will also be posted on the website.

Cy’s Eyes

  • YouTube page: To view, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/CysEyesISU?feature=mhum.
  • Show during “dead week” will not happen since people want to focus exclusively on finals during that time. Therefore, the last episode of the semester took place on December 1st.

Sophomore Chair

  • Winterfest Dodgeball Event: A sign-up sheet and email was sent out, so if interested in participating, let Nathan know. Keep in mind that others outside of the club are welcome to join in this event.
  • Weather Jeopardy with clickers will take place early next semester.

End Time: 7:36 pm

Weather History for November: 11/09/1996 - The Veteran's Day storm of November 9-14, 1996 may be the most severe early season lake effect snow storm the Great Lakes has witnessed in the past fifty years. At the height of the storm, over 160,000 customers were without power in Greater Cleveland alone, as the storm produced isolated snowfall tallies approaching 70".

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00pm.

A survey will be provided on what day and time works best for club members to have meeting next semester.

Good luck on finals!

2009-2010 ISU AMS OFFICERS
President JoBeth Minniear pres.isuams@iastate.edu
Vice President Pete Effertz vp.isuams@iastate.edu
Treasurer Nick Carletta treasurer.isuams@iastate.edu
Secretary Ryan Lueck secretary.isuams@iastate.edu
Social Chair Tyler Roney social.isuams@iastate.edu
Academic Chair Nick Krauel academic.iauams@iastate.edu
Webmaster Robert Nelson webmaster.isuams@iastate.edu
Historian Anthony lueck historian.isuams@iastate.edu
Sophomore Chair Nathan Gogo sophomore.isuams@iastate.edu
Outreach Chair Kristy Carter outreach.isuams@iastate.edu
Past President Rachel Hatteberg rah@iastate.edu