December 15, 2005 HOGS meeting

Matt and Rolo (co-presidents):

- successful pictures in conservatory of HOGS group for future Horticulture book

- Friday night- December 16 Holiday party at Grant’s, Rolo’s, and Erin’s apartment

o Bring drinks and an appetizer

Look for upcoming emails about:

- Nomination of social chair- Erin has graduated and we are looking for someone to fill her spot- please nominate someone or let us know if you are willing to help out J

- Meeting day and time next semester- email what works best for you

- Spring seminar HOGS sponsorship next semester- please contemplate any suggestions on who we could sponsor

Erin (social chair):

Annual ski trip: HOGS ski trip in Traverse City, MI

Tentatively Jan 28/29 or Feb 4/5

Look for email on update

HOGS information:

Travel Grants are due December 20

Grants after travel of June will be available soon

Spring graduate symposium:

February 28, 2006

Turn in abstracts beginning of February- should have received email about details

Department Christmas Party: TODAY 3-5pm

NOTE: please pay dues- $5/semester or $10/year to Tara Valentino- Thank you!!!!

**Please send question or comments to Tara Valentino (paranick@msu.edu)