Florida Institute of Technology - Ad Astra Yearbook (Melbourne, FL)

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Alpha Eta Rho Alpha Eta Rho serves to actively asso- ciate the interested students of avia- tion with leaders and executives in the industry. This close association, strengthened through the bonds of an international aviation fraternity, es- tablishes opportunities for every member in his relation to aviation and inspires interest and cooperation among those in the profession who are also members of Alpha Eta Rho. Chapter activities are planned individ- ually in line with local desires and fa- ci lities offered by nearby aviation or- ganizations. Regular business meetings are held, and featured guest speakers with experience in the avia- tion field. Tours of aviation facilities, social events and campus sponsored activities are additional chapter functions. Busily recruiting members during Orientation Week. 147

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Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Phi Omega is the National Ser- vice Fraternity dedicated to the prin- ciples of leadership, friendship, and service. It is based on the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law. Alpha Phi Omega is one of the few coed frater- nities in the nation, and offers a var- ied social program designed not only for good times but also for the building of character. Activities this year include the participation in beach clean-up efforts, sponsoring used text books sales, providing vol- unteers to the Special Olympics, bul- letin board clean-up and improve- ment efforts. Penny Drive for St. Jude, and working at Boy Scout Camporees. i PENNY DPIVF First row, left to right: Trent Banks, Jeremy Dick (President). Second row, left to right: Gary Comer, Brian Webster (Service Vice President), Mike Hallenstein, David Hone. Third row, left to right: Doug Bumside (Treasurer), Jay Wagner, Chris Michael, David Graham. 146

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Marine Technology Society The Marine Technology Society is a multi-disciplinary technical society for the ocean sciences. The society consists of biologists, geologists, oceanographers, ocean engineers, marine technicians, and many other marine related fields. MTS holds regular seminars and field trips dealing with a broad background of science and engineering. The group also sponsors many social events to promote the interrelation between students, faculty, and academic departments. The members are Christopher Brown (President), Brenda Carey (Secretary), Mike Qilligan, Steve Morten (Vice President), Andy Paryzek, Karen Pitchford (Treasurer), Robert Vreeland. Society Of Women Engineers The Society of Women Engineers, SWE, is an organization for all women enrolled in a science or engineering curriculum. Its purpose is to provide a positive, supportive atmosphere for women pursuing engineering science careers. The main focus of SWE is to make contact with professionals in related fields, to promote engineering science as viable majors for women, and to develop professionalism. This club offers a wealth of resources to its members. SWE is both a working organization and a social organization. The SWE members are Laura Bissmeyer (Vice-President), Madine Qeier (President), Jaishri Go- paiji, Vickl Mart (Treasurer). Lisa Knop, Patti Lothrop (Secretary), Diane Phaneuf, Estelle Simpson, Helen Urriola, Mary Weber. 148