2/25/13 Minutes

A few things from this weeks meeting.

 

-->If you would like to help set up or take down the Brain Expo, let an officer know. You do not have to actually volunteer at the expo to help. Set up is March 7th at 5:00 PM and take down is right after the expo on March 8th at 2 PM

 

-->The club is asking everyone to think of t-shirt designs they like

 

-->If you went to the aquarium, take the survey to let us know what you thought

        http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VSGV3BV

 

-->If anyone has pictures from the aquarium trip and would like to share, email them to Erin (balser7@live.marshall.edu) or add them to the facebook page

 

-->Next week is greenhouse day! We will meet in our regular room (S382) and walk to the greenhouse around 5:10 PM

 

Have a great week!

 

Next meeting is 3/4/13 in the Ecology Lab (S382)

2/18/13 Minutes

Just a friendly reminder that the Newport Aquarium trip is this Saturday! If you are attending, meet in the parking lot between Smith Hall and Morrow Library at 6:50 AM. The rides will be leaving by 7:00 AM. Non-members are required to pay the group fee of $17.00. Members should bring $17.00 just in case and food money.

 

Also, thanks to everyone who helped in the greenhouse this evening!

Newport Aquarium Trip

Just got back from our trip to the Newport Aquarium! I had a great time, and I hope everyone else did too :)

2/11/13 Minutes

Here are the minutes from this week's meeting.

-->The Newport aquarium trip is on schedule for Saturday, February 23rd

-->For the club to pay for you, you must volunteer at one of our fundraisers!!

-->The tickets are $17 with our group rate; the club will be paying for all members who volunteer at a fundraiser.

However, bring $17 just in case. If you have to pay at the aquarium, we will reimburse you

-->Non-members just pay the $17

-->We will be leaving around 7 AM and still need drivers (Let an officer know if you can drive)

-->You may sign up for the trip or remove your name from the list until Monday, February 18th

-->We will be going to the greenhouse at next week's meeting to pot plants

-->So far, we have cosmos, nasturtiums, zinnias and Mexican sunflowers

-->We would appreciate help from anyone who has experience growing these plants

-->Volunteers are needed for the Brain Expo on Friday, March 8th

-->You can volunteer anytime between 9 AM and 2 PM

-->Let an officer know if you would like to volunteer

-->Bracelets are in! If you can't make a meeting to get yours, an officer can meet you with your bracelet!

 

2/4/13 Minutes

Next meeting will be 2/11/13 in Ecology Lab (S382)

A few things from tonight's meeting:

-->The trip to Newport Aquarium is scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd. A sign up sheet was passed around at the meeting. If you were not able to sign up but want to attend, contact an officer. The club will be paying a portion of member's cost, which will be announced closer to the date. Members CAN bring non-members.

-->The trip to WVU professional schools has been cancelled

-->The trip to Columbus Zoo has been moved to Saturday, April 13th. If you have an questions/concerns, contact an officer. More information to come.

-->We will be participating in Earth Day by selling plants. If anyone has any suggestions for plants that are easier to grow and take care of, let us know. Also, we will be meeting in the greenhouse every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

-->We are also participating in the Brain Expo.

-->If you have not filled out an information sheet, contact an officer. Bracelets will be in soon.

Have a great week!

 

1/28/3013 Minutes

Next meeting will be Monday Feb. 4, 2013 in S 382

Events
Schedule for events this semester:
Newport Aquarium - Feb. 23
Columbus Zoo - April 6
T-shirt Fundraiser - March 25-29

Earth Day - sell plants grown in greenhouse to benefit Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
Brain Expo - March 8 (more details TBA)

Other Announcements
1st and 3rd Mondays we will meet in S 382 and go down to the greenhouse after "business" is taken care of

Welcome back!

Welcome back for the spring semester! All of us at the biology club hope you had a great break! This semester we are changing the requirements to be a member. Members are required to pay a $3 fee, which gets you a glow in the dark bracelet that says "I <3 Biology". There are also information sheets to be filled out.

This semester is going to be packed full of fun trips! Some suggestions are an overnight zoo trip, the Bodies exhibit, WVU professional schools and a trip to the aquarium. We're also considering doing activities for the Brain Expo and Earth Day. Email officers or comment to let us know what you think!

Have a great semester!

NOTE: Meeting times for this semester are on Mondays at 5PM in the ECOLOGY LAB!