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AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes June 30, 2023 Old Business Bylaws change next steps Membership vote Wanted to confirm all changes before sending out for vote Randy will then take to AFS Management Committee 2023 Grand Rapids Meeting Continuing Education course in Database Design- Sunday 8am -5 pm Symposia... Read More
AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes May 15, 2023 Old Business Welcome Chelsea Myles-McBurney as incoming President-Elect Bylaws change next steps Membership vote next month Open 30 days Outreach via e-mails and social media to encourage voting Randy will then take to AFS Management Committee 2023 Grand Rapids Meeting Continuing... Read More
Failing Successfully: How unexpected results improve fisheries science” symposium at the upcoming AFS annual meeting in Grand Rapids, MI 8/20 – 8/24/23 This symposium came to mind after reading Failure: Why Science is so Successful by Stuart Firestein. It was a good read and made me think a lot about AFS plenary speakers and attended... Read More
Voting is now open for the Fisheries Information & Technology Section Presidential position. We have two excellent candidates who are already highly involved in FITS, so please take a moment to read their short bios and visions for FITS, then place your vote. Voting will close on March 31st. CLICK HERE TO MEET CANDIDATES & ... Read More
Voting is now open for the Fisheries Information & Technology Section Presidential position. We have two excellent candidates who are already highly involved in FITS, so please take a moment to read their short bios and visions for FITS, then place your vote. Voting will close on March 31st. CLICK HERE TO MEET CANDIDATES & ... Read More
AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes March 9, 2023 Attendees: Kayla, Tiffany, Patrick Old Business Bylaws changes Excom has agreed to all changes. Action item: Tiffany to send to management committee for approval. 2023 President-elect election Election will run in the month of March Action item: Kayla... Read More
AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 Attendees: Kayla, Tiffany, Paul, Chelsea, Patrick Old Business Bylaws changes Secretary/treasurer split- Action item: Kayla will send draft to ExCom to review, and Tiffany will include in updates. 2023 President-elect election We received two highly qualified candidates Election... Read More
AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January 12, 2023 Attendees: Kayla, Tiffany, Paul, Chelsea, Patrick Old Business Bylaws changes Conflict of Interest statement “The Center for Fisheries Technology shall be maintained by a committee of members from the Section (hereafter, Committee). All members are eligible to serve... Read More
We want you to run for FITS President! Come join the vibrant team of leaders in FITS as we serve on the Governing Board of AFS, create exciting symposia, host advanced workshops, and award deserving individuals in the fisheries science profession. The election for the position is planned for March. The winner of the election... Read More
