Animal Science Club Minutes 2/24/10

I. Active Membership Review
We recapped the requirements and benefits of being an active member of Animal Science Club. To be an active member, we ask that you:
o Attend 75% of meetings (extenuating circumstances, such as class or work, may be considered – please talk to Nicole if you are concerned)
o Participate in at least 1 fundraising and 1 community service activity per semester
o Participate in at least one shift at Ag Day for ANSC Club (unless you are on the Ag Day committee/class)
o Serve on one committee per semester
o Pay a one-time National Block and Bridle fee and an annual due
Benefits of active membership include:
o Ability to vote and run for office
o Attend National and Regional conferences (ex. NESA)
o Trip discounts/attendance benefits (ex. end of year banquet)

II. NESA winners
Congrats to the NESA winners! We actually placed this year, which is a great achievement for Animal Science Club. Great work NESA-ers

III. Ag Day
Save the date! Ag Day is set for April 24th (Saturday). We are planning continuing with our petting zoo, complete with a milking and sheep shearing demonstration. We plan to have dairy cattle, sheep, chickens, and chicks. We will also have face painting and balloon animals at a specific time of the day. Remember that we require all ANSC Club members to participate in at least one shift! Next week we will have a short info session during our meeting about chicks so please try to come to the meeting.

IV. Shirt Designs
T-shirt design ideas for Ag Day are due at our next meeting (March 3). We will be voting and choosing colors for the t-shirt at our next meeting, as well.

V. Relay for Life
The date for Relay for Life is Saturday, May 1. Try to keep the date open, especially if you are planning on attending.



VI. Announcements
o AgCC/FFA is hosting an Activities Night (an ice-cream social event) tonight (Thursday) from 8-10pm in the Townsend Commons to celebrate FFA week. This event is open to the entire Ag School
o The Spring Fling is next Thursday from 5:30-8pm, also in Townsend Hall. Go to support Garden for the Community – the cost is $10 for students (bring your ID). There will be soup and homemade bread, along with a live band.

**Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, March 3rd at 6pm in Memorial Hall Room 111**
~ See you there ~