Tonight, the FSC welcomes Nomacorc !

1. Tonight, the FSC welcomes Nomacorc! March 28th, 2011

2. Hurricanes GameHurricanes vs. Canadiens Wednesday, March 30th, 7:00pm Optional: Backyard Bistro @ 5:00pm for food and/or drinks. The address for Backyard Bistro is: 1235 Hurricane Alley Way Raleigh, NC 27607 Tickets: Pick up your ticket from Chad Jordan if you have not already done so. $15 per ticket.

3. IFTSA Central Atlantic Area Meeting • At University of Delaware, April 1st-3rd • We are traveling by two 15 passenger vans • If you have signed up for this, you are going!!

4. The Inaugural Food Science Club Scholarship • The Club Faculty Advisors will select an undergraduate and graduate winner • Requirements: Be in good standing with the club; Submit essay by April 4th • Essay: How have you aided in the success of the club this year? • Max: 1 page (12 font), include all roles and duties that you have done this year; please include current GPA

5. LUNCH N’ LEARN Program • Our biggest outreach event of the year • Professors and students will speak about food science • If you help out to make this event a success, you will be rewarded • You can help in many ways! • Free Lunch!! • April 5th, 12:00-1pm Room 105

6. 11:30am Student Discussion Session “Tomorrow’s Food Scientists: Where will the Action BE?” FREE LUNCH Dogwood Meeting – April 14th • Speaker: Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan • President of Sloan Trends, Inc and Contributing Editor to Food Technology Magazine

7. DINNER LECTURE at Parks Alumni Center 6:15pm Dogwood Meeting – April 14th • Speaker: Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan • President of Sloan Trends, Inc and Contributing Editor to Food Technology Magazine

8. World Water DayMarch 22

9. How can you help… Pledge to fast Join on globalfast.org/team/ncstate North Carolina State University Team

10. Make a pledge TONIGHT • Take a rain drop • Write your name and pledge amount on front • Email address on the back • Any amount = Cool Bracelet • $20 = AWESOME T-shirt!!!

11. Etchells’ Lecture • A renowned professor at NCSU and an expert in microbiology,  chemistry and processing of pickled vegetables • Larry Beuchat will lecture on “Microbiological safety of fresh produce” • 3:30pm on April 28th

12. Awards Banquet April 28th, 2011-Save the Date! If you’re on the committee, Respond Support your friends Free Food Fun

13. Help show off FBNS • Science Olympiad student will be taking a tour of our department • Need a few volunteers both undergrads and graduates • Won’t be a huge time commitment or burden • Friday, April 29th

14. FSC Elections Executive positions: • President • VP • Secretary • Treasurer • Historian • Ag Life Reps • Activities

15. Method of Election • Elections shall be called for one office at a time beginning with the office of the President. Candidates not elected to one office shall be eligible for nomination to succeeding offices. • Nominees shall leave the meeting during voting which shall be by secret ballot of Active Members only. • A majority of all votes cast shall be necessary for election. • If 3 or more candidates, and no majority vote on first ballot, candidate receiving least votes shall be eliminated, and balloting continues the same for remaining candidates until one with majority • Activities and Agricultural Life Council Representative= the two (2) highest votes shall be elected to office. • Resolution of tie votes shall be determined by lot by the President.

16. Other Requirements • The terms of office shall be for one year following election. Terms for the officers of the CLUB shall be from July 1 of one calendar year to June 30 of the succeeding year. • No Active Member may hold more than one elected office at a time.

17. President • Presides over all Club and Board of Directors meetings • Appoints all positions and committee chairs with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors except Activities and Publicity Committees • Perform all other duties prescribed for this office by parliamentary practice • Is the face and representative of the Club

18. Vice President • Serves as the liaison between the Club and industry representatives; • Arranges industry recruiting visits and presentations by coordinating with NCSU Career Services, the Activities Committee, the President, and the Food Science Administrative Secretaries; • Carry out all duties assigned by the President; • Succeeds to the office of President in the event of a vacancy; • Preside over Club and Board of Directors meetings in the absence of the President.

19. Secretary • Keeps records of attendance and minutes of meetings; • Handles all correspondence; • Custodian of all official records of the Club; • Serves as the administrative contact with the Institute; • Responsible for reports required in Article X, Section 10.2 of these Bylaws; and • Maintains the membership requirements and assists the Treasurer in points dispersal

20. Treasurer • Handles all receipts and makes all disbursements for the Club; • Keeps accurate records of all financial transactions of the CLUB; • At the end of the term of office, present the books to the Senior CLUB Advisor for audit.

21. Historian • Makes and keeps available a permanent record of the CLUB’s activities other than those specifically handled by the Secretary; • Takes care of awards received by the CLUB and all other property belonging to the CLUB; • Publicizes activities, events, and meetings of the CLUB and see that all information pertaining to the CLUB is submitted to suitable publication channels; and • Serves as the Chair of the Publicity committee.

22. Undergraduate Representative • Provides a defined undergraduate presence and voice on the Board of Directors • Performs all duties prescribed to increase undergraduate involvement in the CLUB.

23. Activities Co-Chairs • Organizes and develops all activities of the CLUB for which no provision has otherwise been made; • Serves as the Co-Chairs of the Activities Committee; and • Two (2) persons shall be elected to this position and serve jointly throughout the one year term.

24. Agricultural Life Council Representatives • Represents the CLUB at all functions of the Agricultural Council, the student organization representing the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; • Serves as the liaisons between the CLUB, the Agri-Life Council and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; and • Two (2) persons shall be elected to this position unless otherwise designated by the Agri-Life Council and shall serve jointly throughout the one-year term.

25. Outstanding People Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Faculty/Staff Member Service to the Club

26. Points • Active members are eligible for points • Forms available on FSC website • Drop off at Schaub 39 (across from F&V Lab) • Must turn in form to get points money! • Points checks will be available during dead week- watch for e-mail • Bring receipts with you when you pick up the check • Questions? E-mail hsmelito@gmail.com

27. Things you can use points for: • Professional development • Membership to any scientific organization • Travel to meetings • Journal subscriptions • Tuition and fees • Books, parking, etc. MUST BE USED AT LEAST PARTIALLY ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!

28. How do I get my points money? • Be an active member • Fill out a points request form and turn in receipts • Sign for and receive your check • Turn in receipts for summer meetings You are accountable for this money, and must turn in receipts

29.   John Smith Points

30. Let’s Welcome: Tuesday, March 29th Nomacorc Sarah Morrison-Rowe