The Canadian Aquatic Resources Section (CARS) of AFS is now accepting applications for the Peter A. Larkin Student Award for Excellence in Fisheries.
The purpose of the award is to identify the top current MSc and PhD level students that are conducting fisheries research at a Canadian institution. The award is not restricted to students with Canadian citizenship.
Application form: Larkin Award 2017 application
Completed applications must be received no later than 4pm EDT, October 1, 2017.
It’s time again for our annual Executive Committee elections. This year we have several positions available because terms are ending. The positions up for election are:
Do you know anyone who would fit one of these roles? Are you interested in filling one yourself? Send in your nominations to Past President Mark LaRiviere (mglariviere [at] aol.com) by 5pm June 16, 2017. EXTENDED to 5pm June 23, 2017!
Please include the following information:
Note: Candidates must be a member in good standing of the American Fisheries Society AND the WA-BC Chapter.
Check out the position descriptions here.
Please don’t hesitate to ask any of our current ExCom members if you have questions about a position. Current contact info can be found here. We have greatly enjoyed our experience working with you all and hope to stay connected!
The Winter 2016/2017 issue of The Confluence is here. In this issue, you’ll find plenty of details about our 2017 Chapter AFS Conference in Spokane, including an article about why you should attend! There is also a review of the book “The Soul of an Octopus”, Call for Mentors, and more.
Find the latest issue here: http://wabc-afs.org/news/newsletters/
Have you been busy preparing your abstract for one of the symposia being featured at our upcoming AGM? We are now accepting submissions! You will find an easy-to-use form right here, but if you have any questions please contact Vice-President Gabe Temple and he will help you out.
At the same time, why not register for the conference and secure that early bird pricing? Our registration page is now open as well! We are using a new system this year where you can register right on this website. We are still able to accept credit card payment through PayPal. Any questions or problems regarding registration, please send an message to Treasurer Martina Beck.
Remember, both the abstract submission and early bird registration deadlines are March 15, 2017. It will be here before you know it, so hurry and secure your spot!!
Happy New Year everyone! With our 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) right around the corner, it’s time again for our annual Chapter and Student Travel Awards.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2017 Chapter Awards, which will be open until March 1, 2017.
Applications for Student Travel Awards to assist in attending the 2017 AGM are being accepted now until February 15, 2017.
Don’t delay, get those applications in soon!
Find more details about the awards on the Awards page, and check out the banner to the right for details on the upcoming AGM.
The Western Division currently has project funding available for Division Chapters, Subunits, and other fisheries-related groups. Grants are usually modest but can help get a project started or be used to complement other funding sources. This year, the WDAFS Executive Committee approved a budget of $5,000 to fund as many small projects as appropriate. Applications must be received by the Western Division Past President no later than January 5, 2017 COB Mountain Time. Questions should be directed to WDAFS Past President Jim Bowker (jim_bowker [at] fws.gov).
See the application description for further details.
Are you interested in sponsoring the 2017 WA-BC Annual General Meeting, or participating in the Trade Show? Details about sponsor benefits and trade show fees are now available on the AGM website: http://agm.wabc-afs.org/sponsors-tradeshow/
Contact Alix Blake or Erin Rechisky if you have questions!