Committees
Committees of the Cal-Neva Chapter
Awards – Zachary Bess, University of Nevada Reno
Bylaws and Nominations – Vacant
Communications – Kathleen Berridge, Environmental Science Associates
Conservation – Dave Lentz
Continuing Education – Cynthia LeDoux Bloom, Cal Poly Humboldt
Diversity and Outreach – Katie Osborn, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Exhibits – Andrew Hampton, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Finance – Wayne Lifton, Stantec
Grants – Shawn Acuna, Metropolitan Water District
Historian – Jim Hobbs, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Merchandise – Matea Djokic and Kim Luke
Native Fishes – Vacant
Policy and Resolutions – Maddelyn Harden
Student Liaison – Matt Young, United States Geological Survey
AWARDS COMMITTEE
The Awards Committee nominates candidates for special recognition by the Chapter.
BYLAWS AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
The Bylaws and Nominations Committee submits to the Executive Committee a slate of candidates for specific Chapter offices, and periodically reviews the Chapter Bylaws.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The Communications Committee provides information on Chapter activities, positions, and opinions. The committee is responsible for maintenance of and updates to the Cal-Neva Chapter website, including those related to the annual Chapter meeting; production and distribution of the quarterly e-newsletter and occasional “newsblasts” in Constant Contact; emails and web-based ballot for the annual Chapter election.
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
The Conservation Committee shall review fisheries legislation, issues and environmental recommendations and policies of the Society and other organizations. This Committee shall submit review statements as verbal testimony, written or electronic comment letters, letters to editors of newspapers or position statements on aquatic environmental issues with suggested actions for approval and signature by majority vote of the Executive Committee or by majority vote of the Chapter membership at the next general membership meeting. The Conservation Committee Chair shall represent the Committee on the Chapter’s Executive Committee and regularly provide updated information for inclusion on the Chapter website, write Committee articles for publication in Pisces and serve as the Chapter representative on the Environmental Concerns Committee of the Division. Conservation Committee Update for 2016-2017
CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Continuing Education Committee determines the educational needs of Chapter members and sets up educational programs to fulfill such needs.
DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH
The diversity and outreach supports and promotes inclusivity in fisheries. The committee works with Western Division’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee to foster an environment that welcomes all. The committee also coordinates outreach events during and outside conference activities to support underrepresented groups and increase public engagement with fisheries to build and maintain a membership that better reflects human diversity.
EXHIBITS COMMITTEE
The Exhibits Committee coordinates the Trade Show at the annual meeting of the Chapter.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee, which includes the Chapter Treasurer, advises the Executive Committee on matters of fiscal policy.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
The International Committee shall encourage and support personal communication and exchange of fisheries-related technical information between Cal-Neva and Mexico Chapter members; promote the joint conservation and sustainability of trans-boundary inland and marine fisheries resources of California and Mexico; support collaborative fisheries research activities between Californian and Mexican scientists; and participate in international activities of the AFS International Fisheries Section and the Division Mexican Fisheries Committee.
HISTORIAN
The Historian maintains the historical records of the Chapter, including a detailed set of important Chapter documents and photographs, and uses these to prepare reports or summaries of historical value to Chapter membership and the Society.
MERCHANDISE COMMITTEE
The Merchandise Committee develops, selects, purchases and sells merchandise printed or embroidered with the Chapter’s logo.
NATIVE FISHES COMMITTEE
The Native Fishes Committee is responsible for promoting the awareness and conservation of California and Nevada’s native fishes through education and outreach activities, public recognition of outstanding work towards native fish conservation, and serving as an outlet for the discussion and dissemination of information pertinent to California and Nevada’s native fishes.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Planning Committee arranges the program, consisting of technical presentations, symposia, and other fishery-related activities, for the general membership meeting. The Chair of the Planning Committee is the winner of the most recent presidential election, and retains the Chair when he/she assumes the duties of President-Elect. The Planning Committee Chair is the lead for all other aspects of planning of the Annual Meeting and nominates the Time and Place Committee Chair for appointment by the President.
POLICY AND RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
The Policy and Resolutions Committee drafts and recommends to the Chapter and/or the Executive Committee for approval those resolutions, policies, and position statements that accomplish Chapter objectives.
TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE
The Time and Place Committee selects appropriate times, locations, and facilities to accommodate the general membership meetings. The Time and Place Committee Chair typically coordinates and plans the logistics of the annual meeting.