Hey Animal Science Club!

Here are the minutes from Wednesday's meeting:

Treasurer's Report
$1284.29

Steve Cook's Recap
Our members who went to help out at Steve Cook's farm on Nov 20th said that they had a really good time. Steve gave some helpful livestock judging pointers and provided lunch for all who went. Members also got to interact with the animals and learn more about Steve's farm. Thanks to everyone who went--Steve always appreciates the club's help!

Food Drive
The food that we collected from our Nov. 16th meeting was dropped off at the Food Drive in Trabant. Unfortunately, the guy in charge of the event had gone home early due to the poor turnout, so our food didn't make it to the Thanksgiving collection. However, the food we collected will still be distributed to people in need sometime during the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Food Drive!

Holiday Dinner
Dr. Griffiths is hosting a Holiday Dinner for the ANSC Club at her house on Sunday, Dec 4th, starting at 3:30pm. Her chili and homemade bread are simply amazing.. so I encourage everyone to come! Also, it's a fun time to socialize with the other members, and we will be having a Pollyanna-type gift exchange. If you're coming and would like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift ($5 limit). Make sure to RSVP to me (jesshall@udel.edu) by Friday, so that I can let Dr. Griffiths know how many of us to expect. Also, please email me if there are any vegetarian requests. We will be leaving from the Russell parking lot (behind Russell B) at 3pm on Sunday. Hope to see everyone then!
Directions to Dr. Griffiths': Take route 273 out past the Deer Park into Maryland for about 8 miles. Turn right on Fairview Rd. It is about the 5th house on the left – old house – with driveway after the first run of black horse fencing. The number is 169 Fairview RD and Dr. Griffith's phone number in case you get lost is 410-392-9751.

Longwood Gardens Trip
The club will be going to Longwood Gardens on Wednesday, Dec. 7th. We will be leaving from the Russell parking lot at 5pm. Abby Hird and Ed Moydell from the Longwood Gardens Graduate Program will meet us there and act as our guides for the evening. They have 20 free passes for members, so please bring at least $10 in case we don't have enough free passes for everyone going. If anyone has any specific interest or additional questions about the trip/our tour, please email Natalina Rager at nrager@udel.edu. Also, if you have not already signed up for the trip and would like to go, please email Carolyn at cschnek@udel.edu.

Regionals
If you would still like to attend the NESA 2006 (Regionals), you must email Amanda (akliby@udel.edu) asap! The club is trying to get the ANSC Department Chair to cover our advisor's costs at Regionals, and we're hoping to get the University to provide additional funds. Also, the club decided that we will cover the hotel costs. So, if you plan on going, please leave a check for $55 (made payable to The Animal Science Club) in our mailbox in 104 TNS by Dec 7th!! This $55 will cover the registration fee, but you will need additional pocket money to pitch in for gas, extra meals, etc.

Other Items of Concern
-Jodi is making progress with the Alumni Newsletter, and it will be going out soon.
-Jen is still looking into qualifications for submitting a scrapbook to the National Block and Bridle competition.
-Attention Committee Chairs: if you do not want to be a committee chair for next semester, please email Amanda (akilby@udel.edu) to let her know.
-We have some potential guest speakers already lined up for the Spring. These include the ANSC Club's first ever president, who now works in Development with the Delaware Humane Society, and a Military Vet ANSC club alumnus.
-Please start thinking of other activities you'd like us to do in the Spring and email your ideas to Amanda at akilby@udel.edu!

Thanks everyone for a great semester! This was the ANSC club's last business meeting of '05, but we hope to see you at the Holiday Dinner this Sunday and the Longwood Gardens trip on the 7th!