FITS Update
The Fisheries Information and Technology Section Annual Business Meeting is set for Tuesday Aug 23rd @ 5:30pm in the Conference Center Room 103. Please review the minutes from last year’s business meeting, this year’s business meeting agenda, and 2022 Secretary/ Treasurer Report. We will only cover highlights from these documents. Light refreshments will be provided. We look... Read More
We are looking for Data and Technology Section members who would like to get more involved and learn about our Section and AFS! List of Opportunities: Center for Fisheries Technology and Collaboration (CFTC)- Contact Rebecca Krogman (Rebecca.Krogman@dnr.iowa.gov) Data and Technology Awards committee- Contact Jennifer Moran (jennifer.moran@myfwc.com) This committee will manage the three following award programs:... Read More
The Fisheries Information and Technology Section Annual Business Meeting is set for November 9th from 12:15 to 1:45pm (EDT) in the Hilton’s Tilghman Room. Please review the minutes from last year & the Secretary/ Treasurer Report as we will only cover highlights from these documents. Both can be found on our website at the following links 2020 FITS... Read More
What does being a member of the Fisheries Information and Technology Section (FITS) get you? How about assistance attending the Annual Meeting?! This year, FITS is excited to cover Early Bird or Virtual registration for AFS Baltimore (6-10 November 2021) for 10 lucky FITS members who qualify as Students or Early Career Professional (https://fisheries.org/membership/types-of-membership/#student), and... Read More
Please vote on the following bylaw changes by Friday, 10 May 2021 at 5 pm eastern (link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcEVqcspwbn119qocr5PrnPG0ho6k0dhWKmN-qZWivMUGS5A/viewform?usp=sf_link). These changes are intended to reduce the burden of service in years 1 and 6 by clearly specifying officer duties. Our full bylaws are here: https://units.fisheries.org/fits/about/history-and-bylaws/. As per Article IX 1. A., a 2/3 majority of active... Read More
AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes December 4, 2020 Attendees: Tiffany, Rebecca, Paul CFTC Development (Rebecca) Have a reasonable number and diversity of products. Can use this to send targeted letters to specific vendors. Rebecca to draft a letter Member volunteers to recruit vendors and encourage reviews (Kayla) Call to student... Read More
FITS Representative on the AFS Resource Policy Committee This is a low time investment that usually involves a few conference calls throughout the year as needed, plus the time that is required to keep the respective unit informed on the latest policy developments and requests. A term is 2 years long, and the maximum number... Read More
FITS needs YOU! The online Center for Fisheries Technology and Collaboration is the go-to place to find solutions to fisheries data collection, analysis, storage, and sharing needs. To grow, it needs people like you who are willing to help! We are looking for someone to help us connect with vendors in their area who would... Read More
One last reminder of our annual business meeting on Thursday, September 17th from 4-5pm! We hope to see you there! Link to the meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/944560733 2020 FITS Business Meeting Agenda 2019 Reno FITS Business Meeting Minutes 2020 Secretary/Treasurer’s Report Thank you, Your FITS ExCom Paul Venturelli, President Tiffany Hopper, President-Elect Rebecca Krogman, Past President Kayla Key,... Read More
Check out the brand new Center for Fisheries Technology and Collaboration, a searchable online warehouse of fisheries products and services! This is designed to be a one-stop shop for fisheries professionals and students. Brought to you by the Fisheries Info and Tech Section, American Fisheries Society, and its partners, the CFTC is a free service... Read More
