1. First General Body Meeting January 15 th 2013

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3. New Members Welcome! 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."

4. Policies Active Member Policy Active Member: A member of the Marine Biology Club who demonstrates regular participation in the club’s activities by attending meetings, fundraisers, trips, socials and other club events. Active members are allowed to attend all club events and receive first priority on trip spots. Meetings: 1 point Fundraisers: 2 points, plus 0.5 points per friend you bring that’s unassociated with the Marine Biology Club Trips: 1 point per day (so weekend trips are 2 points) Other club events: 1 point

5. Policies Points accumulate throughout the year. Each trip after the first trip will require a certain amounts of point. The required total will be higher each trip. But don’t worry! There will be more than enough opportunities to collect enough points! At the beginning of the semester, everyone gets a blank slate.

6. Policies Absent Member Policy If you miss a meeting, you may answer the President’s meeting minute quiz question. It will be a question that you can answer by simply reading the slides from the meeting. You answer the question by emailing the secretary with the answer. You will receive 0.5 points for correctly responding.

7. Policies Trip Sign Up & Refund Policy Money is your RSVP, not the “GOING” button on Facebook! You must pay the officer in charge IN PERSON to reserve your spot. Email reservations are allowed but priority goes to the people who attend meetings. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to departure for trip. No refunds for any reason less than 72 hours prior to departure. If you cancel more than 72 hours in advance, you receive a full refund. If members fail to show up to a trip, or cancel in less than 72 hours prior to departure, they are NOT ALLOWED to attend next major club event or trip (excluding fundraisers).

8. Most Dedicated Member! Bethany Gaffey!

9. Officers!

10. Social Chair Position Election will be January 29 th Duties include organizing non trip events for the club Fundraisers Rec Room/ Lake Wauberg Events Movie nights Shark Week If Interested: prepare short speech (<2min) about why you think you’re a good fit for the position Officers (sorry members) will vote and appoint position.

11. Springtime Fun! Crystal River Manatee Assessments: Jan 29 th & 30 th Spots go ASAP so let Barbara know if you’re interested Crystal River Snorkel : Feb 2nd Georgia Aquarium: Feb 14th -16th Tampa Clearwater Extravaganza: March 22 Shark Week March 10 th -14 th End of the Year Trip/S. Fl Road Trip May 4th - 7 th

12. Crystal River Snorkel (Hopefully)

13. Crystal River Snorkel What: Snorkeling in Crystal River with the hopes of seeing ( or being bumped into) by manatees When: Sunday, Feb 2 nd How Much: 30-35$ without gear rental (+20$) How Many: 10-20 Points needed: None!

14. Tijuana Flats Fundraiser January 23 rd Time TBD Bring your friends!

15. Karma Cream Fundraiser February 12 th Time TBD Bring your friends!

16. 4-H University Workshops One week workshops with 4-H youth this summer (July 28-Aug 1) Marine Biology was specifically asked for Workshops will be finalized in March Workshops include general marine bio topics, life as a marine science student and careers in marine science

17. Big Trips Georgia Aquarium: a trip up to one of the United States largest aquariums Feb 14 th -16 th Cost: Approx. $60 + gas and food How Many: ~ 25 ppl Pointes Needed: 5

18. Big Trips South Florida Road Trip: A three day road trip down Fl’s East Coast, hitting all the beaches, aquariums and nature centers along the way May 4 th -7 th Start: Ft Pierce Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute End: Boca Raton, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Cost: approx. $50 + gas How Many: ~10 ppl Points Needed: TBD

19. Tshirt Time! 3 Choices to Make Color White Black Navy Blue Style Short Sleeve Frat Tank Long Sleeve Option 1 2 3

20. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

21. Let’s Get Physical Interested in an Intramural Volleyball team? Contact Kira Krall: kkrall1@ufl.edu or find her after the meetingkkrall1@ufl.edu

22. Next meeting: January 29th