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Association for Women in Science AWIS

Association for Women in Science AWIS . Welcome to the First General Meeting. Officers and Chairs. Brittany Barker – President/Homecoming Chair Kathleen Creppage – Vice President Emily Kuiper –Treasurer Michelle Ostran – Secretary Teresa Gruchacz – Thon/Volunteer Co-Chair

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Association for Women in Science AWIS

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  1. Association for Women in ScienceAWIS Welcome to the First General Meeting

  2. Officers and Chairs • Brittany Barker – President/Homecoming Chair • Kathleen Creppage – Vice President • Emily Kuiper –Treasurer • Michelle Ostran – Secretary • Teresa Gruchacz– Thon/Volunteer Co-Chair • Brittany Kitt – Activities and Fundraising Chair • Kim Linden – Volunteer Co-Chair

  3. Ice Breakers….Break in to majors….

  4. Benefits of AWIS Membership • National Organization • Professionals • Graduate Students • Undergraduate Students • Career Services • Internships • Job Banks • Networking • Mentoring • Funding and Scholarships • Volunteering

  5. Membership • www.awis.org • Click “join now” under Membership Services • Click “Student: $25.00 Annual Membership Fee” • Complete the Form • Choose “Penn State” when asked what chapter

  6. Penn State Chapter Membership Requirements • Join AWIS and pay both national and chapter dues • $30 total all paid online • Participate on at least 1 committee • Fundraising, THON, SWIS, Volunteering • Earn at least 15 points a semester • Award at the end of the semester for the member with the most points!

  7. Another reason to join…. • Leadership Positions • Looks good on resumes!! • We need a new publicity chair for this semester • If interested, see Brittany after the meeting **Also, officer positions will be open after this semester, so get involved!

  8. Upcoming Fundraisers • Football Raffle – Tickets are $2/each • 1 sheet = 10 tickets = $20 • Money/unsold tickets due @ Oct 21 meeting and winner will be pulled • Sat, Aug 29th CAR WASH 11am-4pm (Advanced Auto Parts on Atherton) • 11-1:30 and 1:30-4 shift – sign up sheet • Meet behind Osmond in parking lot for ride • Bring an old towel to dry if you can

  9. HomecomingOct 11th-Oct 17th Brittany Barker (blb5061)

  10. Events Throughout the week… • Airbands – Tues, Oct 13th • Lip-sync/dance competition • Carnival – Wed, Oct 14th • Parade – Fri, Oct 16th • Security – Fri, Oct 16th during parade • Spirit Point Events – before and during week • Pomping – Sun, Oct 11th- Fri, Oct 16th

  11. Our float and madhatter got first place last year, we need your help to do it again! Our float Madhatter We will be having a brainstorming meeting in the next couple of weeks to come up with t-shirts, float, and banner designs, along with ideas for the carnival. Keep a look out for an email

  12. THON Teresa Gruchacz

  13. What is THON? • Largest student run philanthropy in the nation • Last year we raised $7.5 million for the kids! How you can help… Must be an active member Must attend committee meetings To be a dancer: must go on canning trips, fundraise, and promote THON.

  14. Fundraising • First Canning Trip: Oct 23-25 • Need to think of other ideas Activities THON Night Out: Thursday (TOMORROW) at Café 210 THON Spikes Game: Sunday at Medlar Field

  15. DON’T FORGET…. • Help us make posters for the car wash • Sign up for car wash • Fill out survey • Come to our next meeting

  16. Next General Meeting… Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm

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