Animal Science Club Minutes 4/21/10

I. Treasurer’s Report
Account: $1,244.27

II. Ag Day
Ag Day is this weekend - April 24th (Saturday). You should have received an email with a list of the shift assignments. If there are any questions about the shifts, send me an email.
There is also an extended clean up shift (4-5ish) and set up shift (the pens) on Friday at 12:30pm. Please email me (simonec@udel.edu) if you can help out – this is for the Ag Day Planning Committee and the pens are for ANSC Club.

III. Ag Day T-Shirts
We handed out the t-shirts for Ag Day. If you have not picked yours up yet and want to do so before Ag Day, Nicole will be available to meet at Trabant – just send her an email to arrange a time (naizaga@udel.edu). We will also have them at Ag Day.

IV. Guest Speaker
Joyce Massie, admissions coordinator, from Virginia Tech came to speak about getting into vet school and what their school has to offer. If you want to ask any questions, you can send her an email at dvmadmit@vt.edu

V. Emu Farm
The Emu Farm trip is next Wednesday, in place of a regular meeting. We are leaving from behind Townsend at 5:20pm. Questions or concerns – contact Jake Hunt (jlhholsteins@gmail.com). You will receive a reminder email early next week.

VI. Announcement from Dr. Griffiths
At Ag Day, there is a sheep sheering demo and Dr. Griffiths wants to know if anyone would be willing to “model” some wool products and bring your Ugg boots. Send her an email at lesa@udel.edu if you can do this.

VII. Upcoming Club Activities
o April 28 (Wednesday) – Emu Farm; *In place of a regular meeting*; Leave from behind Townsend at 5:20pm
o May 1 (Saturday) – Relay for Life
o May 2nd – Philadelphia Zoo. We will leave at 10am from lot 19 and return by 3:30pm. The club has voted to use the club money to pay for half the price. $7.50-$9.50 per person
o May 8 (Saturday) – Misty Meadows Horse Farm help
o May 14-15 (Friday afternoon – Saturday afternoon) – Camping Trip! It will be $10 per person. The last chance to sign up is via email by midnight 4/21/10 (tonight)
o May 18th (Tuesday) – Banquet at Deer Park

**Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 5th at 6pm in Memorial Hall Room 111**
~ see you there ~

Executive board contact info:
President: Nicole Aizaga; naizaga@udel.edu
VP: Ally Fetsko; afetsko@udel.edu
Treasurer: Amanda Otteni; amandao@udel.edu
Secretary: Issey Chew-Chin; simonec@udel.edu
Historians: Julia Robinson; jlr@udel.edu
Carrie Kozar; ckozar@Udel.edu

Animal Science Club Minutes 4/14/10

I. Treasurer’s Report
$1,244.27

II. Election Results
The club voted on new officers and “superlatives” by year…
President: Jake Hunt Outstanding:
Vice President: Holly Powers Freshman: Becca Sheahan
Treasurer: Amanda Otteni Sophomore: Jake Hunt
Secretary: Issey Chew-Chin Junior: Nicole Aizaga
Historian: Julia Robinson Senior: Kyle Clark
Webmaster: Tom Whitehouse Rookie: Allie Keresman

Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who ran for office – it was an exciting election.

III. Ag Day
Ag Day is next weekend - April 24th (Saturday). Shifts are Friday at 2pm (set up), Saturday 8:30-10am, 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4:30 (clean up). There is an extended clean up shift (4-5ish). Please email me (simonec@udel.edu) if you can help out – this is for the Ag Day Planning Committee. Expect an email this weekend with a list of who is signed up for which shifts and some important details for Ag Day.

IV. Banquet
The club will be going to Deer Park on the last day of classes (Tuesday, May 18th) at 5:30pm. Sign ups will continue next week.

V. Upcoming Club Activities
o April 17 (Saturday) – Steve Cook’s farm (disabled farmer); leave from lot 19 at 12:30pm
o April 18th (Sunday) – Phillie Zoo Trip. $15 per person if >15 people go. Leave from lot 19 at 10am.
o April 21 (Wednesday) – Guest Speaker from Virginia Tech
o April 28 (Wednesday) – Emu Farm; *In place of a regular meeting*; Leave from behind Townsend at 5:20pm
o May 1 (Saturday) – Relay for Life
o May 14-15 (Friday afternoon – Saturday afternoon) – Camping Trip! If can obtain any tents/sleeping bags/camping equipment please do and let Julia Robinson know.

**Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, April 21st at 6pm in Memorial Hall Room 111**
~ see you there ~

Executive board contact info:
President: Nicole Aizaga; naizaga@udel.edu
VP: Ally Fetsko; afetsko@udel.edu
Treasurer: Amanda Otteni; amandao@udel.edu
Secretary: Issey Chew-Chin; simonec@udel.edu
Historians: Julia Robinson; jlr@udel.edu
Carrie Kozar; ckozar@Udel.edu

Animal Science Club Minutes 4/7/10

I. Treasurer’s Report
o Inside Account: $2,043.73
o Outside Account: $1,947.88

II. Ag Day
Ag Day is in two weeks - April 24th (Saturday). Shifts are Friday at 2pm (set up), Saturday 8:30-10am, 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4:30 (clean up). If you have not signed up yet, we could use a few more people at the Friday shift, as well as the 12-2 and 2-4:30 shifts on Saturday. We will be teaching balloon animals after our next meeting. For active membership we ask that you participate in at least one Saturday shift.

III. Banquet
The club will be going to Deer Park on the last day of classes (Tuesday, May 18th) at 5:30pm. Sign ups will begin next week.

IV. Executive Board Nominations and Election
o We started taking nominations (see list at end of minutes)
o If you would like to nominate yourself or another animal science club member please send me (simonec@udel.edu) an email with A.) name of person being nominated and B.) desired position(s). Remember, you need to be an active member to run and must have served on E-board or as a committee chair to run for President.
o Elections on April 14th
o Executive Board positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Historian, and Webmaster. NESA responsibilities (ex. letters or scholarship applications, coordinating groups, making arrangements) will be given to the vice president. The VP will also work in coordination with the Livestock Judging President.

V. Upcoming Club Activities
o April 14 (Wednesday) – Elections for Executive Board positions
o April 17 (Saturday) – Steve Cook’s farm (disabled farmer); leave from lot 19 at 12:30pm
o April 18th (Sunday) – Phillie Zoo Trip. $15 per person if >15 people go. Sign Ups start at the next meeting.
o April 21 (Wednesday) – Guest Speaker from Virginia Tech
o April 28 (Wednesday) – Emu Farm; *In place of a regular meeting*; Leave from behind Townsend at 5:20pm
o May 1 (Saturday) – Relay for Life
o May 14-15 (Friday afternoon – Saturday afternoon) – Camping Trip! If can obtain any tents/sleeping bags/camping equipment please do and let Julia Robinson know.

VI. Other Announcements
o Sadly, Dan is leaving us on June 1st. However, he has found an exciting opportunity in purchasing a feed mill and we wish him the best of luck.
o Misty Meadows, Horse farm, would love to take volunteers to help work at the barn for a day (likely May 8) and learn about barn management. If interested, contact Becca (bsheahan@udel.edu)

**Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, April 14th at 6pm in Memorial Hall Room 111**
~ see you there ~

Executive board contact info:
President: Nicole Aizaga; naizaga@udel.edu
VP: Ally Fetsko; afetsko@udel.edu
Treasurer: Amanda Otteni; amandao@udel.edu
Secretary: Issey Chew-Chin; simonec@udel.edu
Historians: Julia Robinson; jlr@udel.edu
Carrie Kozar; ckozar@Udel.edu

Nominations so far are as follows:
President: Jake Hunt, Steph Shapiro, Julia Robinson, Holly Powers, Issey Chew-Chin
Vice President: Carrie Kozar, Holly Powers, Becca Sheahan, Steph Shapiro
Secretary: Brooke Fenamore, Steph Shapiro, Sarah Thorne, Issey Chew-Chin
Treasurer: Amanda Otteni, Beth Goodland
Historian: Julia Robinson, Brooke Fenamore, Stephanie Shapiro, Allie Keresman
Webmaster: Sarah Thorne, Claire Cooper