Washington – British Columbia Chapter
American Fisheries Society
2011 Annual Members’ Business Meeting Minutes – Final
September 5, 2011 Seattle, Washington
12:00 – 1:15pm
President’s Welcome and State of the Chapter – Mark Pedersen, Chapter President.
A summary of Chapter outcomes and accomplishments relative to AFS Goals and Objectives during the past year was presented.
Budget and Financial report - Erin Lowery.
The Chapter is in a sound financial position with checking, savings, and certificates of deposit totaling approximately $36,000.
Awards – presented by Jim Shannon, Mark Celedonia, and Mark Pedersen
Chapter awards attached. In addition, Jim Shannon and Erin Lowery were given special certificates for completion of their Executive Committee Service: Jim for four years as an officer and Erin for two years as Chapter Treasurer.
2012 AGM in Victoria, BC Update – Mark Pedersen
New Officer Introductions – Mark Pedersen
2011-2012 Executive Committee
President: Mark Celedonia – The Seattle Annual Meeting generated member involvement not seen in a long time. Mark emphasized that he would like to ride this wave and carry this high level of active member involvement into the coming year.
President-Elect: Yvonne Muirhead
Vice President: Brian Missildine
Past President: Mark Pedersen
Treasurer: Emily Pizzichemi – Emily expressed her excitement at being a member of such a great Excom. This being her first year as a member of the Society, she is looking forward to working with and getting to know everyone, as well as sharing some of her new ideas.
Secretary: Lisa Harlan
Communications Officer: Orlay Johnson
Student Representative: Christopher Clark
New Business – Mark Celedonia
Planning a Fall Chapter gathering in October/November.
Goals include continuing effort to involve British Columbia members, and to increase student sub-units.
Suggestion submitted to try and utilize webinar technology at meetings for people who are not able to travel.
Meeting Adjourned
Submitted by: Lisa Harlan, Secretary