Animal Science Club Minutes 12/2/09

I. Treasurer’s Report:
account: $2,539.19


II. Long t-shirts
The shirts are in! Nicole and Amanda will be stationed on various locations on campus in the next few days to hand out the long sleeve tees if you were unable to pick yours up today. Details on time and exact place are TBA.

III. NESA
University of Rhode Island will be hosting the NESA competition this year. NESA is February 19th (Friday) – February 21st (Sunday). This is basically a judging competition of various farm animals and a surprise “object” native to the area. There are more fun activities provided, for example, a dance. Although we are working on receiving funding, plan on paying about $90, which includes all meals, hotel, and travel costs except for food during the ride there and the ride back. If you would be able/ willing to drive to Rhode Island, please email Nicole Aizaga (naizaga@udel.edu) and Issey Chew-Chin (simonec@udel.edu) with how many TOTAL people you can fit in your car. You will be reimbursed for gas. If you would like to sign up, please email me (simonec@Udel.edu) with your name, NESA in subject line, if you can drive/how many. *** If you are signed up make sure to check your email throughout winter session/break***

IV. Dr. Riddle’s Farm (Equine)
We are going to Dr. Riddle’s Farm in Maryland THIS SATURDAY (December 5th). We are leaving from Lot 19 at 8:30am, so please be on time. Dr. Riddle is a highly respected and experienced equine veterinarian and is going to show us around his farm. Last year, we got to go inside the surgical area and see all the equipment. If you signed up, you will receive a confirmation email by Friday afternoon at the latest.

V. Yarn Fundraiser
We discussed the possibility of selling yarn, made from our sheep at UD. Final decisions are yet to be made.

VI. Longwood Gardens
Next week there is NO regular meeting. Instead, we will be going to the Longwood Lights to see the holiday displays and the festive gardens. I would suggest that you dress in layers, as there is both an outdoor and indoor component. Cameras are also highly encouraged. For those who are active members (in this case, if you receive the minutes, you are considered a member for this event), the trip will be paid for by the club. For friends of members who are not in the club, the fee is $3 provided that everyone brings their student IDs. Please, please, please don’t forget to bring your student ID so that we can get the discount (otherwise, the fee is $6 per person).

VII. Holiday Dinner at Dr. Griffiths
It is December 12th (Saturday) at 169 Fairview Road, Elkton, MD. We will be leaving from Lot 19 at 5:15pm. Everyone should have received the invite in a previous email attachment. See the invite for more details and if you have any questions, email Joanna at jlnajda@udel.edu.

VIII. Amazon Gift Wrap Fundraiser
It is on December 14th (Monday) from 1:30 – 5:30pm. We will get $1 for every gift that we wrap. This counts as a fundraiser, which goes toward active membership if you were not able to participate in the pumpkin sale. We still need more people to attend. Please email Amanda Otteni (amandao@udel.edu) if you can help out.

IX. Announcements
o AgCC Study Break: Wednesday, December 16th in Townsend Commons from 6-8pm. Free Food!

**This was the last official meeting for Fall Semester – check your email before Spring semester for details on our first meeting for Spring**
~ Good Luck on Finals and have a great Holiday break/Winter semester ~