Second General Body Meeting September 19 th, 2012

Announcement from FAB!

The Fancy Words in Italics, and What they Mean. "The Marine Biology Club at the University of Florida was founded in order to provide the undergraduate students with the opportunity to experience marine studies before the graduate level. We aim to provide opportunities for students interested in marine biology to experience and discover the field of marine biology. We strive to promote conservation and proper care of marine systems and provide services to the marine environment."

Who are these cool kids?

The Big Cheese

Reasons to Stare at the Computer. [New] Facebook Page Website that actually works! roups/ / roups/ / October 1 st ! marinebio/index.html marinebio/index.html

Fall in Love. Trips SeaWorld Sea Horse Key Mote Marine Aquarium Ginnie Springs Socials Formal Fundraising Moes Carwash

Fall Even More in Love. T-Shirt Vote Speakers Career Panel Experience Volunteer/Community Service Outreach Internships

SeaWorld: Sign Ups Today! Who: 55 people max What: SeaWorld Orlando Trip! (Includes admission to park, plus a chat with animal staff/education staff on conservation) When: Saturday, September 29 th How much: 25 per person, annual pass holders are free What time: 7:45 AM Where: Hume Hall Garage/Commuter Lot NEED DRIVERS! A NOTE ON THE SEAWORLD DEBATE.

Chillin Out Maxin Relaxin All Cool. Ginnie Springs When: Sunday, October 7 th How much: TBA Who: EVERYONE

Mote Marine Aquarium Who: 20 people What: Mote Marine Aquarium Weekend! When: October How much: 10 or 30 per person (vote) NEED DRIVERS! Contact Sam B for more info regarding trip.

(Angels Sing Hallelujah Chorus) Sea Horse Key! When: November Who: people How much: TBA What: head out to SHK for assistance with hard work, but opportunity to explore island and all its inhabitants More info coming soon to a meeting near you.

We Sort of Cordially Invite You To… Our Formal: Sunday, November 18 th Danielle – updates!

Make It Rain: Our Carwash Who: EVERYONE! When: Sunday, September 30 th What time: noon – 4 PM Where: Burger King by the Mall Tell everyone, and their mothers.

Moes MBC Monday! When: October 8 th What time: 4-10 PM Where: Moes on Newberry/Archer? BRING EVERYONE. (The more they pay, the less we pay)

(Cue Ominous JAWS Music) Shark Lab Tour Tentative date: October 16 th Where: Top Secret Shark Lab How many: ~15 What: tour of one of UF’s best kept secrets, possible shark dissection or other random gooey mess.

T-Shirt Time! Designs/Votes Club logo?

We Want You! No Seriously… Career Panel Suggestions? Gator Hunt/ SWAG Tour? October Gator Hunt: SWAG Tour:

Hey Kids! SeaHorse Key Open House When: October How much: Free What: teaching people all about SHK (you’ll be educated first), finding creatures for the lab, keeping them alive (harder than it looks!), etc.

Hey Kids! Seafood Festival When: October What: helping out with touch tank at festival State Marine Ecology Event When: December 1 What: helping out with a statewide contest

Honorary Animal Wouldn’t be a coral reef without coral!