Thursday, March 27, 2008

Animal Science Club Minutes 3/26/08

I. Treasurer’s Report:
$403.99

II. Philly Zoo trip
o The date will be either on April 13th or 20th.
o When we find out the date, you will get an email. If we plan on going the 13th, you will need to sign up over email.

III. Relay for Life
o Jessie will be emailing those who have signed up to participate in Relay for Life with all the details you need.

IV. Ag Day!
o Our t-shirt design is finally done and the final “Top 10” list was written on the board.
o If you would like a shirt and haven’t signed up for one, pleas email me (kkoenig@udel.edu) with your name and shirt size. You must let me know by Sunday, April 6th to be able to get one.
o Shift sign ups are still going on. We still have a few more spots left during the last shift, and one spot left on the first shift. Once these shifts are filled, we can open up a few more time slots to include those who haven’t signed up yet.
o We currently have 3 useable posters: the clock, Sheep Fun Facts, and Sheep Shearing.
o Each committee came up with a poster idea or two:
 Livestock: Chicken/chick matching
 Fundraising: How to Milk a Cow, and Animal IDs
 Social: Dairy Cow Fun Facts
 Pre-Vet: Life Cycle of a Chicken
 Service: Alumni board

V. Our advisor, Dan Severson, has invited members of the Animal Science Club to be TA’s for his ANSC111 lab next fall semester. Email him at severson@udel.edu if you are interested!

VI. Harrington Raceway trip
o We are going Sunday, May 18th.
o Times and details TBA

That’s all for now, have a great spring break and keep an eye out for a reminder email for our next meeting!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Animal Science Club Minutes 3/19/08

I. Treasurer’s Report:
$403.99

II. We recapped helping out on Steve Cook’s farm this past Sunday.

III. Philly Zoo trip
o We will be visiting the Philly Zoo either on April 13th or 20th.
o The club will ultimately vote on the date.
o It will be $200 for a group, so if we get at least 20 people together it will only be $10 each.
o Trip will include some behind-the-scenes tours and talks.
o Stay posted for more details.

IV. Guest Speaker: Exotic Animal Veterinarian
o Dr. Dallatore is joining us on April 30th (regular meeting time) to give a lecture on his career as a veterinarian specializing in exotics.

V. Relay for Life
o Keep an eye out for an email from Jessie about registering for Relay for Life if you have signed up for it.

VI. Harrigton Raceway trip
o The club has voted the date of May 18th.
o We will go watch the races as well as get some behind-the-scenes action.
o More details TBA.

VII. Ag Day!
o Our T-shirts will be Kelly green with a top 10 list. Please email Jen (jenp@udel.edu) to let her know your suggestions by this Friday!
o We passed a sign-up sheet around to order shirts. If you would like to order one, please email me (kkoenig@udel.ed) with your name and size. They will be around $10 each. The sign-up sheet will also be available next week at the meeting.
o We also passed around a sheet to sign up for shifts at Ag Day as well. The shifts are as follows: 8-10am, 10-12pm, 12-2pm, and 2-4:30pm. You must sign up for one of these to be an active member. Also, there are a couple spots left on Friday around 2pm to help set up. Please note that if you do this shift, you still need to do one on Saturday. The shift sign up will be available at our meeting next week.
o We will be working on Ag Day posters at the next meeting. Each committee will pick ones to work on so we can get them all done before break.

VIII. Constitution
o Since editing our constitution using last week’s suggestions, the club voted and it has passed.
o The new constitution will be emailed to everyone in the coming week.

IX. AgCC Game Night: Thursday, March 20th (tomorrow!!)
o From 7:00-8:30pm in the Townsend Commons
o There will be free snacks and drinks
o Board games will be provided
o Bring your own board games if you'd like, and come out with your friends for a fun break!

X. AgCC Study Break: Tuesday, March 25th
o From 7:00-8:30pm in the Townsend Commons
o There will be free pizza, coffee, donuts, snacks, and soda
o Come down and take a break from midterm studying with some Ag friends!



**Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00pm in 111 Memorial Hall**

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Animal Science Club Minutes 3/12/08

I. Treasurer’s Report:
$1367.86

II. Nicole gave us all an entertaining recap of our social meeting at California Tortilla.

III. Steve Cook farm help
o This Sunday, March 16th
o We will meet at Lot 19 ready to leave by 8:30am
o Lunch will be provided 
o We will return back to campus between 1-2pm

IV. Ag Day! (Saturday, April 26th from 10am-4pm)
o T-shirts
 As voted upon, the color this year will be Kelly Green
 We will vote on the suggestions collected last week for the “Top 10 Reasons you Love Animal Science”. Please email Jen (jenp@udel.edu) with your top 5 votes so we can have them ready for next meeting.
 We will begin the signups for the t-shirts at next week’s meeting, and keep in mind they will cost about $10 each.
o Shifts
 The shifts will be as follows: 8:30-10:00am, 10:00-12:00pm, 12:00-2:00pm, and 2:00-4:30pm.
 Also, we need at least 5 people to help out on the Friday before to help set up Ag Day. This will not count as a shift for the club though.
 Sign ups will start at next week’s meeting, so think about what shift will work with your schedule.
o Facepainting
 Lisa has volunteered to make a new poster with easy facepainting options. Thanks!
 We are currently asking for extra tables and chairs so we can paint more faces at one time
o Animals
 Dairy cow, dairy calf, chickens, ewes, and lambs
 Chicks and various eggs
 We will not have goats this year
 Demonstrations in sheep shearing, hoof trimming, and possibly milking





V. Club Constitution
As a club, the revisions on the old constitution were discussed and corrected. Next week we will be voting on the changes to solidify a new constitution for the club. A revised constitution will be sent out to all members within the next few days to look over. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please email Jen (jenp@udel.edu).

VI. AgCC Game Night: Thursday, March 20th
o From 7:00-8:30pm in the Townsend Commons
o There will be free snacks and drinks
o Board games will be provided
o Bring your own board games if you'd like, and come out with your friends for a fun break!

VII. We held committee meetings and each chairperson reported back to the club:
o Livestock:
 Invited Susan Garey to come in to talk with us
 Harrington Raceway trip: either May 11th or May 18th (to be voted on by the club), behind-the-scenes tour of paddocks, training, and other places, $12-15 buffet dinner
o Pre-vet:
 Exotic vet expected to talk with us next week, the following week, or April 30th
 Philly Zoo trip either April 13th or April 20th (vote)
 UPenn vet panel later in the semester
o Service:
 Steve Cook’s farm this Sunday
 Webb farm cleanup TBA
 Park trail cleanup TBA
 Relay for Life on May 3rd. If you’d like to sign up still, please email me (kkoenig@udel.edu) to sign up.
o Fundraising:
 Car Wash on April 12th or April 19th (vote)
 Hopefully will schedule a fundraiser at Grotto’s
o Social:
 A Sunday afternoon picnic when it gets warmer
 Possibly bowling at Blue Hen Lanes
 Banquet on May 21st at Kate’s


**Next meeting will be Wednesday, March 19th.
We will be meeting in 111 Memorial Hall at 6:00pm**