Meeting Minutes

From Meeting on September 5, 2018:

Hey Met Club,

If you missed the meeting tonight, here is what we discussed:

Constitution
- Link to the constitution: http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/earthsci/meteorology/meteorologyclub/constitution.html
- Officers
  - President: Dillon Blount
  - Vice President: Amber Kulick
  - Treasurer: Sam Michlowitz
  - Secretary: Caitlin Ford
Dues
- $15
- Need to be paid to our Treasurer, Sam Michlowitz, by the end of the second meeting (October 3rd)
- Can be paid in cash or check (made out to USA Meteorology Club)
- After October 3rd, food is only provided to paid, active members
Points
- Must sign in to receive points
- Must meet a total of 20 points for an academic year in order to stay active
- Have the point system in order to have members who are actively involved
- Social Events = 1 point
- Meeting/Weather Wednesdays = 2 points
- Volunteering/Fundraising = 3 points
Upcoming Events
- Bowling at AMF Camellia Lanes -- September 11th 8:00 PM
- Weather Wednesday -- September 12th 7:30 PM
  - WKRG Broadcast Meteorologist Alan Sealls
- Cookout at SGA Pavilion -- September 14th 4:30 - 7:30 PM
- Coastal Clean-Up at Municipal Park -- September 15th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  - Waiver needed
- Buffalo Wild Wings -- October 2nd 7:30 PM
- Met Club Meeting -- October 3rd 5:30 PM
- NWS Storm Spotter Talk -- October 17th (TENTATIVE)
Outreach
- Led by Rebekah Cheatham
- Would talk to elementary, middle, and high schools in the Mobile County area to get students interested in math/science and to tell them about our program
- Approximately 3 talks per semester
- Would receive 3 points per event
- Need a group of 10 people who would be interested
- Need about 2 people per event
- Email the club if you are interested
Get on Board Day
- Need members who would want to set up a booth and promote the meteorology club to interested students
- Email the club if you are interested
USA Days
- Need members who would be interested in setting up a booth and talking to students who are considering applying to South
- Dates: October 20, November 3, and February 23
- Email the club if you are interested
Intramurals
- Led by Zack Webster
- Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, etc.
- If you join, you must show up
  - If a forfeit fee is imposed due to lack of players, ALL players on the team will split the fee ($30)
- No matter the talent, Met Club members will have FIRST priority of on-field positions
- Sign up for soccer ASAP on IM leagues: http://www.imleagues.com/spa/portal/home
  - Directions sent in separate email
- Soccer Team: Bolt from the Blue
- Soccer begins September 11th
- Flag Football begins October 7th
Social Media
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
  - Facebook: usameteorologyclub
  - Instagram: @USAMetClub
Scholarships
- Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship
  - Link to scholarship description: http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
- AMS Scholarships
  - Link to scholarship descriptions: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/

If you have any other questions, please feel free to email the club!

Thanks,

Caitlin Ford

USA Meteorology Club Secretary