Animal Science Club Minutes 10/15/08

I. Treasurer’s Report:
o account: $1384.29
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*Dues reminder: Please pay Dawn dues as soon as possible. They are $15 for new members and $10 for returning members. You can pay with cash or a check made out to “Animal Science Club”.
o Our fundraiser gift wrapping for Amazon.com will be scheduled for late November or early December.

II. Milburn Orchards
o We are going this Sunday, October 19th.
o Please meet in Lot 19 at 11:15am to carpool.
o It will be $8 per person to pick all the apples you want, but remember to bring some extra money if you would like to purchase other fun things and snacks.
o The signup is still open until this Saturday, so if you would like to sign up please email me (kkoenig@udel.edu) your name, cell phone number, and if you can drive (how many?)

III. Sweatshirts
o We are ordering Animal Science Club hoodies that are brown with sky blue writing. There will be our club name on the front surrounded by farm animals with various paw prints on the back.
o They will be $15 each.
o The order form is going to be submitted after next Wednesday’s meeting at California Tortilla, so that is your last chance to sign up for one.
o If you would like to sign up via email, please email me (kkoenig@udel.edu) with your name and size.

IV. Steve Cook’s farm
o We are going as a club to Steve Cook’s farm on Sunday, November 16th.
o It will be during the morning until after lunch, which will be served to us.
o We will be helping him out with various farm work including pig vaccinations and a building project.
o Sign ups will begin at an upcoming meeting.

V. Halloween Potluck Dinner
o It will be held Wednesday, October 29th at 5:30pm instead of a regular meeting.
o It is hosted by Lorna and Jessie at their house, 54 New London Road.
o A signup was passed around this meeting for contributions of food, snacks, drinks, and other necessary items. It will be available next week as well.
o Don't forget, you are VERY highly encouraged to dress up!

VI. Pumpkin Sale!
o Our pumpkin sale will be on Monday, October 27th on the Trabant patio.
o A signup sheet was passed around this meeting for shifts, and will be available next week. If you would like to sign up via email, please email Dawn (dlenihan@udel.edu) and let her know your name and times you are available.
o We made posters this week to advertise at our sale.

VII. Announcements
o AgCC Midterm Study Break: October 21st at 7pm in the Townsend Commons. Take a break from studying to hang out with Ag students over some free food and drinks while watching a movie!
o Therapeutic Riding Center: Holly got information on a center not too far from here that accepts help with lessons. They need volunteers Wednesdays through Fridays, at least five people at a time. Also, they are having a horse show November 1st at which they could use some extra help. Please email Holly (hpowers@udel.edu) for more information or if you would like to sign up.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 22nd.
Remember, it will be held at CALIFORNIA TORTILLA on Main Street!
Please meet in the restaurant at 5:30pm, see you there!