The WA-BC Chapter hosted the 2011 AFS Annual Meeting in Seattle, September 1-8, 2011, with a record breaking attendance of 4,200 participants from more than 36 countries around the world! This required a huge effort by over 150 volunteers from the Chapter membership, led by a contingent of about 10 committee chairs, and 25 subcommittee chairs. Initial planning began in 2008. Organizational activities increased annually through the peak years of 2010-2011.
2011 General Arrangements Co-Chairs: Cleve Steward and Larry Dominguez
2011 Program Chairs: Craig Busack and Dave Ward
The following Information was provided as guidance for organizing Team 2011.
- Team 2011 Committee Structure
- Team 2011 Contact List (password protected)
- AFS Annual Meeting Procedures
- AFS HQ Role in Annual Meeting Planning
- Final Report from 2005 Annual meeting Anchorage
- Final Report from 2006 Annual Meeting Lake Placid
- Final Report from 2008 Annual Meeting Ottawa
For 2011 Co-Chairs: Click here to go to password-protected work area
Sponsorship and Contributor Recognition: Thousands of hours went into the planning effort, and there were several financial contributions and agency and private in-kind contributions. The Planning team and WABC Chapter acknowledges the following entities for their contributions:
Amec Earth and Environmental, Cramer Fish Sciences, Smith-Root, Inc., Cardno-Entrix, Eric Knudsen Fishery Consultant, David-Evans Associates, University of Wyoming, HTI, BioSonics, Inc. Northwest Marine Technology, KWA Ecosciences, Aecom, Margenex International, Skillings-Connelly, Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Authority, Oregon and WA-BC Chapter of the AFS, National Marine Fisheries Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, American Fisheries Society, University of Washington, Oregon State University, US Forest Service, Landau and Associates, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, HDR, Inc., City of Seattle, Sustainable Fisheries Foundation, Ecologists Without Borders, Full-Harvest Films, Inc.,
Planning Updates for April 2011
The Planning team continues to conduct regular call-ins with a growing task list for Committees. We are on the verge of the largest AFS meeting in its 140-year history and we will be needing a substantial number of volunteers to pull off this remarkable event. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Todd Kassler to see where your best fit would be in the meeting. There are a limited number of spots for student volunteers that maintain an opportunity to receive compensation for services.
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In April 2010, The 2011 Planning Team met at the Convention Center to gather a full-scale vision of the largest meeting ever for the American Fisheries Society In Seattle September 2011. There are many opportunities for your or your company and agency to support the meeting. Sponsorships are committing to support the promise of a high-profle event including substantial early sponsors, ENTRIX, Inc. and Smith-Root, Inc. The Socials and Entertainment Committee are planning a memorable Venue and Event and if you will be coming from out of the region – make sure you bring your family along or you will feel bad about the great time you had in a beautiful place without them; don’t let that happen.
If you are still considering a part to play in any capacity, (volunteer, sponsor, contributor)please Contact General Arrangements Co-Chairs Cleve Steward (Cleve.steward [at] amec.com) or Larry Dominguez (LD50_ [at] msn.com) so we can direct you appropriately. Early sponsors are also receiving exposure at various meetings and websites. If you are interested in Sponsorship at any level, contact Eric Knudsen, ericknudsen [at] gci.net.