1. Association for Women in Science General Meeting President: Cima Nowbakht - cxn211 Vice President: Linda Blase - lmb5051 President: Cima Nowbakht - cxn211 Vice President: Linda Blase - lmb5051

2. Signup Sheet Pass around Name, email Listserv AWIS T-shirts* *There will also be homecoming t-shirts.

3. What is AWIS? “AWIS is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. By breaking down barriers and creating opportunities, AWIS strives to ensure that women in these fields can achieve their full potential.” ~~National AWIS

4. PSU AWIS? Expose students to resources Encourage social involvement Provide leadership opportunities Promote women in the sciences (STEM) Make a nice resume Experiences and lessons …….Interested yet? Expose students to resources Encourage social involvement Provide leadership opportunities Promote women in the sciences (STEM) Make a nice resume Experiences and lessons …….Interested yet?

5. General Information Stayover Chair wanted: email Brittany B - blb5061 End of the year elections Bimonthly meetings (every other week) Check website regularly Stayover Chair wanted: email Brittany B - blb5061 End of the year elections Bimonthly meetings (every other week) Check website regularly

6. How do I become a Member? Secretary: Lia Yurjevich - lmy5012 »Be a National Member www.awis.org »Gather 15 points General Meeting 1 pt Committee Meeting 1/2 pt Homecoming Float 5 pts Air Band 5 pts Nittany Pursuit 2 pts Blood Drive-Donate Blood 3 pts Blood Dri v e-Work 1 pt for 2 hours Attending SWIS 7 pts Shavers Creek 3 pts Fundraisers 1 pt for 5 tkts (raffle) Working at a Fundraiser 2 pts »Incentives for doing more! »Be a National Member www.awis.org »Gather 15 points General Meeting 1 pt Committee Meeting 1/2 pt Homecoming Float 5 pts Air Band 5 pts Nittany Pursuit 2 pts Blood Drive-Donate Blood 3 pts Blood Dri v e-Work 1 pt for 2 hours Attending SWIS 7 pts Shavers Creek 3 pts Fundraisers 1 pt for 5 tkts (raffle) Working at a Fundraiser 2 pts »Incentives for doing more!

7. Now the fun stuff! Fundraising and Activities Co-Chairs Kathleen Creppage - kec5081 and Brittany Kitt - bnk5010

8. Homecoming Committee AWIS & Triangle LION KING

9. What you missed last night:  Sign-ups if interested in participating in Airbands & Nittany Pursuit  Getting T-Shirts made -come up w/ design!  Event Dates/Times…..

10. *Spirit Point Events*  Homecoming Night Out Thur, Sept 18 10pm-2am @ Café 210  HC Day of Service Sun, Sept 21 10am homecoming.psu.edu to sign up  ColdStone Fundraiser Mon, Oct 6 6-9pm  HC Blood Drive Wed, Oct 8 11am-4pm Alumni Hall, HUB  Homecoming Night Out Wed, Oct 15 10pm-2am @ G-Man  Raise the Song Band Bash Thur, Oct 16 9pm @ Candy’s (on Pugh St)

11. AIRBAND Tuesday, October 14 Eisenhower Auditorium at 7PM  2-4 Minute Lip Sync Competition  The song choice must relate to the organizations theme choice  Organizations can use dance moves, costumes and props for the performance!

12. NITTANY PURSUIT Wednesday, October 15 East Quad at 5pm  Teams of 6 compete in a scavenger hunt all around campus  There are 6 different locations to complete fun tasks  Earn BONUS POINTS for dressing up in your organization’s theme—LION KING!

13. PARADE Friday, October 17 th At 6pm  Our float = AWESOME!!  We need everyone to help pomp the week of Homecoming (Sunday at 4pm – Friday at 8am or when it’s finished, which ever is first!)

14. BANNER Judging: Monday, October 13 At 5pm Findlay Commons  Also will be in the parade  Designate a time to get together and have “Arts & Crafts Day”

15. SOCIALS!!! SOCIAL W/ TRIANGLE THIS Sat, Sept 13 th @ 8pm Triangle Fraternity Movie Night - LION KING Thur, Sept 18 th @ 9pm 703 Alexander Court

16. Next Meeting NEXT Wed, Sept 17 th 6:30pm in 109 Osmond If you are interested in doing Airbands, this meeting is mandatory!!

17. Any questions, comments, ideas…. Brittany Barker blb5061@psu.edu 724-467-0567

18. Symposium for Women in the Sciences  Annual (6th year)  Organized and sponsored by AWIS  Signup to be a part of the committee  Keynote Speaker and 3 breakout sessions  Max number of pts in 1 event  Register by Oct. 17 –Registration forms available on website (under SWIS) –$5 for PSU Students - lunch included –11AM-4PM at the Nittany Lion Inn  Annual (6th year)  Organized and sponsored by AWIS  Signup to be a part of the committee  Keynote Speaker and 3 breakout sessions  Max number of pts in 1 event  Register by Oct. 17 –Registration forms available on website (under SWIS) –$5 for PSU Students - lunch included –11AM-4PM at the Nittany Lion Inn

19. SWIS Keynote Speaker  Professor of BioBehavioral Health  Interest in human sexuality and sexuality education; diversity and health; health promotion methodologies and women’s health  Sexologist  Audience Interactive  Deals with a lot of controversial issues  Professor of BioBehavioral Health  Interest in human sexuality and sexuality education; diversity and health; health promotion methodologies and women’s health  Sexologist  Audience Interactive  Deals with a lot of controversial issues

20. Other Events Publicity Chair - Danine Miller - dmm5210 AWIS PR - flyers, brochures, getting the word out! Volunteering Opportunities PSU vs. MSU Blood Drive Shaver’s Creek Stay Tuned for more!

21. SURVEY  Please fill out the survey to the best of you ability  We want to know what YOU want!  Your word counts!  When you are done, hand it in and get PIZZA!

22. PIZZA!!!