Governance
The Executive Committee of the AFS Genetics Sections is proposing formation of two deliverables-focused working groups consisting of section members. All career stages are welcome, but graduate students and early‑career professionals are especially encouraged to join. Meetings will be virtual and scheduled flexibly, with opportunities for both small and substantial contributions. If you’re interested or would like... Read More
Genetics Section members, please find attached the meeting minutes for the Section Business Meeting that was held Monday, August 20, 2018, at 5:30 pm in the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 414. Read More
Section members: Please find attached the agenda for the Section business meeting on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 5:30pm in the Atlantic City Convention Center Room 414. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask, and I hope to see you there. Cheers, Wendylee Stott Research Associate Michigan State University CESU 1451 Green... Read More
Section members: Please note the time and date of the Section’s business meeting. We are meeting on Monday, August 20, from 5:30-6:30pm in Room 414 of the Atlantic City Convention Center. An agenda will be posted in the next 2-3 weeks. Cheers, Wendylee Stott wstott@usgs.gov Read More
Hello Genetics Section members, It’s time to select a president-elect and secretary-treasurer. The president-elect serves for two years, followed by two years as president and two years as past-president. The secretary-treasurer serves for two years. We are fortunate to have highly qualified candidates for both positions. You can read the candidates statements and make your... Read More
In early September, the executive committee will ask Section members to approve three amendments to the Genetics Section bylaws. Two of these are “house keeping” amendments in that they formalize standing committees for the Section’s established awards (James E. Wright graduate award and Stevan Phelps memorial award). The third amendment creates a standing committee for... Read More
AFS Fish Culture Section President Jesse Trushenski has announced that the AFS Hatcheries and Management of Aquatic Resources (HaMAR) process is now essentially complete, and the guidance document has been approved by the AFS Governing Board. A summary of the committee’s findings will be published in an upcoming issue of “Fisheries.” A special thanks to... Read More
It’s time for Genetics Section members to elect officers for the 2014-2016 term. In addition to President, President-elect, and Secretary-Treasurer, a member-at-large will be elected this year to participate on the committee for the newly instituted Hall of Excellence. To obtain a ballot or if you have questions or special considerations, please contact Bill Templin... Read More
A reminder to vote in the Student Subsection Executive Committee officer elections by 15 August 2014! See the new August 2014 Genetics Section Newsletter for candidate profiles. Click (link removed) to cast your vote. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, contact Dan Dembkowski at daniel.dembkowski@sdstate.edu. Read More
