NPIC-AFS Committee Structure and Chairs for 2007-2008
We are seeking members of the new and revitalized NPIC committees for 2007-2008. Please review the list of committees and their duties below. We need individuals to serve as appointed chairs on the currently vacant committees and we need lots of help on all the committees. Please feel free to contact President Eric Knudsen or any of the committee chairs to volunteer or for more information on the duties. Also, if you have ideas for additional NPIC committees not shown below, please contact Eric regarding the possibility of creating a new committee.
AGM Program Committee 2008 – Larry Dominguez
The Program Committee is chaired by the President-Elect who will oversee all facets of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), in consultation with the EXCOM. The Chair will solicit, appoint, and delegate to chapter members leadership of the numerous subcommittees required to implement the AGM.
AGM Program Committee 2009 – Jim Shannon
The current Vice President will oversee all planning of the 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM), in consultation with the EXCOM. The Chair will develop a conference theme. The Chair will coordinate Time and Place and solicit, appoint, and delegate chapter members to suggest symposium topics and identify members to lead the numerous subcommittees required to implement the 2009 AGM.
Development Committee – Vacant (Interim - Eric Knudsen)
The Development Committee will review NPIC’s financial situation and make recommendations to the EXCOM for a financial strategy that maximizes the potential for projects that promote the Chapter’s mission. Topics to be addressed include fundraising, investments and/or endowments, and projects to sponsor. The Development Committee will also interact with and assist the AGM Fundraising Subcommittee.
Name Change Committee – Julie Henning
The Committee will review the results from the 2005 Chapter survey with regard to a possible name change, make recommendations for new names to consider, and propose a process for the membership to vote on a possible new name. (As of the 2008 AGM in March, the committee will develop language for a ballot decision to change the chapter’s name to the “Washington and British Columbia Chapter”, to be voted on in May.)
Outreach Committee – Vacant (Interim – Bill Mavros)
Members:
- Bryan Bougher
- Rachel Keeler
- Jim Shannon
- Jean Baldridge
The goal is to support and enhance communication among NPIC-AFS members; with the broader AFS membership; and with Washington and British Columbia fisheries agencies, tribes, NGOs, citizen groups, and the public. The Outreach Committee has “standing” subcommittees, that align with the three primary communication methods:
- Webmaster – Bryan Bougher
- Newsletter – Rachel Keeler
- Listserve – Jim Shannon
Student Coordination Committee – Tad Schwager
Students are the future of AFS and NPIC. The Chapter is committed to encouraging and supporting student involvement through student participation in the AGM, student socials, awards, and student subunit activities. The Committee will develop recommendations to the EXCOM for enhancing student participation at all levels and will organize specific activities that promote student involvement.
NPIC Archivist — Susan Cierebiej
The Chapter Archivist is the lead for tracking and organizing all records and documents since Chapter inception. Because the Chapter has gone through periods of inconsistency, the archives are currently in disarray. The newly appointed Archivist will develop a straightforward plan for gathering historical records from previous officers and web managers to rebuild electronic versions of the archives. The archivist will employ volunteer or paid student assistance to scan and organize chapter records and relevant archives will be linked to the Chapter website. Any chapter members who are aware of the location of chapter douments, please contact the archivist.
By-Laws and Procedural Manual Review Committee – Keith Underwood
The Chapter by-laws and procedures have not been updated since 1991. Many aspects are in need of revision. The Committee will review and revise the by-laws and submit drafts as necessary to the EXCOM for review, and ultimately to the membership for approval. This will include identifying core Standing Committees for the future. The Committee will also draft a web-based procedures manual that records recurring chapter procedures, such as AGM organizational methods, budgeting, etc., for review and approval by the EXCOM.
Marine Fisheries Committee – Bill Mavros
The Marine Fisheries Committee is tasked with developing marine fisheries, ecology, and habitat awareness and involvement amongst AFS members in Washington and British Columbia to foster collaboration with other marine-oriented professional societies and agencies. A particular emphasis will be placed on Puget Sound and Georgia Straits, especially in light of the newly formed Puget Sound Partnership. Activities of the Committee in 2007-2008 will include:
- Providing unbiased professional peer review and scientific advice to the newly formed Puget Sound Partnership and other marine interests, according to guidance from the NPIC Executive Committee
- Supporting the 2008 NPIC Annual General Meeting agenda, which contains a significant number of marine topics, by organizing and sponsoring at least one marine-oriented symposium and by participating on the AGM Program Committee
- Organizing and implementing publication of a set of papers from the 2008 AGM in the new AFS Marine Fisheries Journal
- Identifying other marine-oriented topics or issues for future NPIC involvement
Team 2011 – Co-Chairs: Cleve Steward and Larry Dominguez
Members:
- Mark LaRiviere
- Keith Wolf
- Mary Bayer
- Brian Burke
- Geraldine Vander Haegen
- Aimee Fullerton
- Don MacDonald
- Kim Hyatt
- Pete Bisson
- Kurt Fresh
- Gino Luchetti
- Dana Schmidt
- Eric Knudsen
- Come On, Join Us, It Will Be Fun!!!
The Chapter will host the AFS Annual Meeting in Seattle, September 1-8, 2011, with an anticipated attendance of about 3,500 international participants. This will require a huge effort by about 70 volunteers from the Chapter membership, to be led by a contingent of about 10 committee chairs. Initial planning will begin in 2008 and organizational activities will increase annually through the peak years of 2010-2011.
Coastwide Salmon Genetics Meeting Committee – Todd Kassler
Members:
- Scott Blankenship
- Denise Hawkins
- Ken Warheit
- Maureen Small
The committee will plan, organize, and implement the 2008 Coastwide Salmon Genetics Meeting in Olympia on June 5-7. Committee members will manage all local accommodations, program, and registration matters for the conference.
Reserach, Monitoring, and Evaluation Committee - Keith Wolf and Greg Volkhardt
The Reserach, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RME) Committee will link regional RME activities to NPIC-AFS and vice versa. The Committee’s first task is to provide a product of the March 2008 AGM RME symposium to the ExCom and for review and approval prior to dissemination.
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