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<span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please take note of the following announcements:</span></p><br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(1) CPW Midway Assignments</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(2) Important RFP Update</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(3) Group Recognition Cycle Deadline (April 15, 2013)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(4) Underutilized CAC Space</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(5) Poster and Chalking Rules</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">---------------------------------------</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(1) CPW Midway Assignments</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">CPW Midway assignments have been emailed out to each group. A map and a full list of allocations, including a performance schedule, can be found here: <</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22570549/asa_midway.pdf">https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22570549/asa_midway.pdf</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">>. If you would like to sign up for the waitlist for a booth, you can do so by filling out the form here: <<a href="https://asa.scripts.mit.edu/applications/midway/cpw-midway.php">https://asa.scripts.mit.edu/applications/midway/cpw-midway.php</a>>.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Midway will take place from 1-3pm this Saturday, April 13, at Johnson Ice Rink. You may arrive to set up beginning at 12pm (note that this is a correction from 1pm which was erroneously sent on some e-mails), and you must check in by 12:40, or your table may be re-allocated to a group on the waitlist.</span><a href="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/22570549/asa_booth_assign_2013.pdf" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></a></p>
<br><a href="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/22570549/asa_booth_assign_2013.pdf" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></a><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If your group can no longer attend or perform at the Midway, please let us know via email at <</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:asa-midway@mit.edu">asa-midway@mit.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">> at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to cancel prior to 24 hours will result in a $25 fine; failure to cancel by the start of check-in will result in a $75 fine. Groups that leave before the conclusion of the Midway without permission from the ASA will incur the same $75 fine.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please remember that no external speakers may be used at the booths. The ASA board reserves the right to request that volume be reduced or sound turned off if it becomes a problem for neighboring groups or performances. For fire safety reasons, please remember to stay at or by your booth at all times. Do not block any entrances or aisles or hand out flyers at the doorway. Violations of these rules may be cause for a fine of up to $75, depending on the infraction.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">--------------------------------------</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(2) Important RFP Update</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Effectively immediately, all RFP's will be sent to "Student Activities Office" (see image below) instead of a particular member of the SAO staff (Catherine Hursh or Katrina Hill, for example). The RFP will be automatically routed to the appropriate SAO staff member. This will help mitigate delays during times of staff absence or transition. Please reach out to </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:funds@mit.edu">funds@mit.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> with any questions concerning this transition.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">---------------------------------------</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(3) Group Recognition Cycle Deadline (April 15, 2013)</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The next group recognition cycle deadline is Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11:59PM Eastern. Those who are interested in applying for a new student group should apply at</span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/asa/start/index.html" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> <</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">http://web.mit.edu/asa/start/index.html></span></a><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you have any questions, please contact <</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:asa-groups@mit.edu">asa-groups@mit.edu</a>></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">---------------------------------------</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(4) Underutilized CAC Space</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Looking for a space for you next event? Consider these underutilized spaces in Walker Memorial (Building 50): Pritchett and Conference Room A. Pritchett is located on the 2nd floor and is a multi-use "L" shaped space for groups from 36 to 100 people, depending on setup style. The space can be used for meetings, workshops, receptions, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and small celebrations. Furniture setups use existing, limited furniture in the room. Additional furniture needs will require rentals. Conference Room A is located in the basement and seats 12 people around a large tables. The room also has two whiteboards, a sink with counter space, windows, and telephone jack.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">---------------------------------------</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">(5) Poster and Chalking Rules</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">With the arrival of spring, make sure to follow the poster and chalking rules. Not sure what they are? See </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="http://web.mit.edu/asa/publicity/public-advertising-space.html">http://web.mit.edu/asa/publicity/public-advertising-space.html</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">---------------------------------------</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please feel free to email <<a href="mailto:asa-exec@mit.edu">asa-exec@mit.edu</a>> with any requests, questions, or other inquiries.</span></p>
<br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The ASA Executive Board</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">
<span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><<a href="http://web.mit.edu/asa/about/board-members.html">http://web.mit.edu/asa/about/board-members.html</a>></span></p>
<div><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div></b><div><br></div>-- <br>Emily A. Moberg<br>MIT / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution<br>
Joint Program Student<br>Biological Oceanography<br><br><br>
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