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Last Update 03/21/07 |
October 28, 2004 -- Casanova Nurse, WTXL-Ch. 27 President Chris Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The following executive members were present: President: Chris Bennett, Vice–President: Geoff Wagner, Treasurer: Cerese Albers, Secretary: Robert Banks, and Past-President: Clark Evans. Approximately 25 members were present including the executive board. The meeting began with Chris opening the meeting with an overview. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Cerese Albers gave a report on the current financial status of the chapter and encouraged members to pay their dues as soon as possible and that only cash can be accepted for payment. Cerese encouraged membership in the chapter and outlined some of the incentives for joining. Dues are only $5.00 for student members and $10.00 for non-student members and are good for one year. Cerese also mentioned that the chapter helped fund the bowling social which offset the cost for its members as well as noted that her committee will hold a meeting in two weeks. Chapter Committee Involvement A need was expressed by President Bennett for the general membership to step up and help out in a committee or two in order to better the chapter and it’s goals. Members were encouraged to talk with any of the officers after the meeting about the respective committees. He especially expressed a need for a few people in the membership committee, publicity committee, and a few more members for the Outreach group. November – Potential Outreach Month President Bennett announced that the chapter will be deeming November 2004 an outreach month where the chapter really gets out and lends a helping hand to the community. We will try to do this through more school outings, canned food drives, etc. He also mentioned that there would be more “themed” months to come in the next year to try and reach our goals while making the chapter fun. Report from Science and Education Committee Past-President Clark Evans gave a brief synopsis of what occurred at his last two committee meetings (one in early October and one last week. Godby High School was visited for a presentation in early-mid October and there are plans over the next couple months for more events. Some of the events lined up are a school science olympiad and disabled children tutoring. Since November is a themed month for outreach, Clark will be busy gathering events for the chapter to participate in such as the formation of a K-12 chapter with support from Florida High School. November Social Event Vice-President and Chair of the Programs Committee Geoff Wagner announced a FSU Reservation social event set for either Saturday, November 13 or Sunday, November 14 at the Seminole Rez. It will be an afternoon event featuring rock climbing, kayaking on the lake, barbecue grills, etc. There is no cost to anyone with a valid FSU id and it will be a fun afternoon for the chapter. Other General Information Discussed President Chris Bennett informed the membership again of the newly revamped chapter website at www.northflams.org and that all information including chapter minutes, etc. is posted to this source for easy viewing by everyone. Also, Chris announced that the local chapter will be trying in the next month or so to gather additional support for travel to the Annual AMS Conference in San Diego, CA. He did mention that paying your dues, being active in the chapter, and being a national AMS member will better your chances for Department or AMS travel grants. Guest Speaker Vice-President Geoff Wagner announced our guest speaker for the night. He is morning meteorologist for Tallahassee station WTXL-27, Casanova Nurse. Casanova is a Tampa, FL native and got his bachelors degree in Geography from USF and a broadcast degree from Mississippi State before moving on to his career in broacast meteorology. Casanova talked about his life progress from childhood to weatherman in an interesting talk about the field he is in. Next Meeting Tentatively set for Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 7:30 PM in Room 353 Love Building. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. The above minutes are a true and correct reflection of the October 28, 2004 meeting. For More Information: Chris Bennett, northflams@gmail.com. Minutes submitted by Robert Banks, Secretary. |
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