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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
Below you can find the minutes from 2022 FITS Business Meeting in Spokane 2022 FITS Annual Business Read More
The Water Quality Section (https://waterquality.fisheries.org/) recently voted to add an elected position devoted to technology and communication. Because technological aptitude is desirable, we encourage our colleagues in FITS to consider running. Below is the description of the position. Contact Paul Kusnierz, pkusnierz@alumni.nmu.edu. ‘Communications Officer: The Communications officer is responsible for facilitating regular communication with the... Read More
AFS Fisheries Information and Technology Section Executive Committee Meeting Minutes August 15, 2022 Attendees: Kayla, Tiffany, Paul, Patrick Old Business AFS Spokane Symposium updates Full day of speakers for the “MacGyvering” symposium Scheduled for Monday Aug 21st in 302A –starting at 8am! Patrick will give intro and moderate first block of talks Tiffany will moderate... Read More
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
Dear FITS members, We are asking you to participate in a membership survey title “What does FITS mean to you?” A link to the survey can be found here. The survey will be open until July 1st. Thank you! -Executive Committee Read More
FITS annual membership renewal giveway is a way for FITS to give back to it’s members by covering the renewal fee of a FITS section membership for the next year. Congratulations to our lucky winners who were randomly selected and notified last month. The following lucky members will receive an automatic Section renewal for 2022:... 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
