Minutes of May 6, 1999

The meeting was called to order by President Erin Rischette at 4:08 PM.

1.      Announcements:
	A. First meeting of the new school year (99-00) will be September 2nd. 
	B. Congratulations to graduating seniors Sean and Aaron - graduating May 8th!
	C. Congratulations and Happy Retirement to Dr. Dolmann! There will be a 
           reception for Dr. D Wednesday, May 12, in room 205 Otts from 3:00 PM to
           5:00 PM. Please attend!
	D. Congratulations to those students going on Coop next semester!

2.      The minutes of 4/15/99 were approved as written.

3.      Treasurer's Report:
	All checks should be in the bank by Monday. A deposit was made in the
        SPS account... SPS remains in good standing.

4.      Committee Reports
		A. Physics is Phantastic: No plans for the end of this semester.
                B. New name for next year will be "Physics is Phar Out."
	Colloquium: Suggestions: Dr. Hamilton (walking tour), Mark Rank, John
                Frigo
	Trip/Social: 
		A. Stargazing took place April 23rd... was a success. 
		B. The Spring Social was also April 23rd and was fun!
		C. Canoe trip Sat. April 24th was the biggest ever, but one
                   leak was discovered. 
		D. A suggestion for next semester was ultimate frisbee. 
		E. Be thinking about Dairy Days for next semester! 
		F. Special thanks to Prof. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson for all of
                   the participation and time they have contributed to SPS.
		G. The fall Pizza Party will take place  September 25th. 
		H. A recruitment committee with five member who will promote
                   SPS involvement for next fall was formed.
	Bulletin Board: Suggestions: new colorful backgrounds!

5.      Ballots - Zone Councilor, Associate Zone Councilor, and SPS
President: Prof. Dolmann moved to send three anonymous ballots voting for Erin
Rischette as Associate Zone Councilor, Prof. Wilson as Zone Councilor and Gary
White as SPS President. The motion passed.

6.      Name of the SPS Scholarship: Prof. Wilson moved that the
scholarship be named the Fred Dolman SPS scholarship in honor of Prof. Fred
Dolmann, physics professor former SPS advisor. Seconded by Travis Norling.
	
7.      Lab Manuals: SPS is a beneficiary of the Lab Manual Account. 
This account provides most of the funds for the trips, social events and
activities in which SPS participates.  However, this account is being
terminated.  Prof. Wilson had hoped to prepare and sell the Lab Manuals through
SPS, but this cannot be done.  Prof. Wilson and Adam Dregar plan to research
forming a non-profit organization whose sole purpose was to support SPS through
the selling of Lab Manuals, using proper copyright, etc. Adam is helping.

8.     Checking Account: There is some difficulty currently paying for
university functions. A suggestion was made that SPS create a checking account
for activities involving the university. Could be used for other things as
well. Travis Norling moved to look into this idea. 2nded by Greg. 

9.     Recognition: SPS received recognition at the awards ceremony.
Prof. Wilson also received recognition as outstanding advisor.

A motion to adjourn was made at 4:53 PM.