Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Hey Animal Science Club!

First of all, we forgot to mention it at our last meeting, but if you will be here this Winter, please email me (jesshall@udel.edu) and let me know. Depending on the number of members who are still around, we might try to hold a few meetings/activities during Winter Session.

Secondly, if you're going to Regionals, make sure to drop off your check for $55 (made payable to Animal Science Club) in our mailbox in 104 TNS by Wednesday!

Third: Jen Puttress looked up the guidelines for submission of a scrapbook to the National Block and Bridle. Please take a look at the requirements (attached below) and email Jen (jenp@udel.edu) with your opinions. She would like to work on our scrapbook over Winter break, so she needs to know if she should make it in accordance to the BB guidelines, or if we want our scrapbook to be more of a personal-picture-album-type scrapbook. So please let Jen know which you prefer!

And lastly, those of you who signed up for our Longwood Gardens trip, don't forget that we will be leaving from the Russell parking lot at 5pm this Wed, Dec. 7th! Any last minute cancellations/sign-ups for Longwood Gardens should be directed to Carolyn at cschnek@udel.edu.

Thanks, guys! And good luck with your last week of classes!

~Jess
ANSC Club Secretary
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National Block and Bridle Scrapbook Guidelines:

(Covering June 1 through May 31 or Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters)The following guidelines will be used to evaluate the entries for the Chapter Scrapbook Award.Awards will be presented at the next National Block and Bridle convention. First through fifth place will be recognized with a plaque.A. Content (60%) 1. Table of Contents 2. Officers (names) 3. Advisors 4. Club Roster and Picture 5. Honorary Members 6. Sample Minutes 7. Annual Budget and Final Treasurer’s Report 8. Club Activities (printed and visual evidence) -Service Activities -Educational/Leadership Activities -Social Activities -Fund Raising Activities -Other Activities 9. Awards given by the local chapterB. Presentation (40%) 1. Cover should be neat, appropriate, and durable 2. Creativity 3. Logical Order 4. Professionalism 5. Appearance 6. Facilitates the understanding of chapter’s activities and accomplishmentsC. General 1. A Chapter Scrapbook is not a record of the department’s year, but the local Block and Bridle chapter’s year (June 1 through May 31 or Summer, Fall and Spring Semester). Judging Teams, Scholarships, and Awards should only be included if the club is the sponsor, not the department, college, university, etc. 2. The evaluation committee will be instructed to emphasize quality with respect to activities and presentation.EvaluatorsIf possible, the evaluation committee should include 1) advisors whose chapter did not submit a scrapbook, and 2) a professional in graphic art such as a layout specialist for a breed association publication, an Extension staff member, or a member of the hosting chapter’s communications department.Date DueThe Chapter Scrapbook should be submitted to the National President at the national Convention. The Scrapbook may be left at the desk of the headquarters hotel. Mark HOLD for Block & Bridle Meeting. If a representative from your chapter cannot deliver it in person, call the National President for instructions.

Friday, December 02, 2005

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!