The name of this organization is the Iowa State University Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT). The purpose of this organization shall be: (A) To encourage interest and relationships in agricultural communications. (B) To advance the interchange of ideas among students and faculty and with other ACT chapters. And (C) Establish contacts through the organization, along with other communication organizations.
Affiliations
The ISU ACT will be in direct affiliation with the National ACT and will seek a close relationship with all communications organizations.
Membership Information
Student Members
5
ISU Members
0
Non-ISU Members
0
Dues Per Year
25
Allowed Members
Students
Allowed Officers
Students
Non-member Event Participation:
Yes
Membership Qualifications
Membership shall be open to and composed of all registered Iowa State University undergraduate and graduate students interested in agricultural communications. ACT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
Membership Restrictions
You do not have to have any specific major to be involved in this organization. It is open to any student with an interest in agricultural communications.
Elections
Last meeting of the fall semester
Meetings
On campus to be determined by officers
Activities
Desc. of Regular Meetings/Activities
Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Each meeting starts off with the AgEd Club and Colligate FFA. We usually enjoy dinner before the meeting, have a guest speaker, and then break out into our separate club meetings. Our separate club meeting consists of officer reports, new and old business, and planning for club activities.
Member Attendance
Not Specified
Non-Member Attendance
Not Specified
Special Events
About: Essay Contest - For the last two years, ACT has held an essay contest open to high school freshmen and sophomores. Students write an essay in response to "What Agriculture Means to Me." The top three winners receive a scholarship to attend the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Frequency: annual Depts. Involved: Agricultural Education and Studies, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Activity Advertising
Desc. of Advertising Efforts
Emails and flyers. Club has an email list-serve. Notices are also shared with CALS Student Council.
Departmental Privileges
Special Access to Dept. Facilities?
None.
Special Access to Dept. Personnel?
None.
Funding
No Funding Sources Listed
Risk Management
Has a designated officer with risk management responsiblities?
No
Has an Operations Manual
No
Officer Information
Position
Officer
President
Kelsey Ford <>
Treasurer
Chet Hollingshead <>
Adviser
Michael Retallick <> 206 Curtiss Ames, IA 50011-1050
