The MNAFS committee structure consists of the Executive Committee, nine Standing Committees, and eight Perennial Special Committees.<\/p>\n
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Arrangements<\/strong><\/p>\n The Arrangements Committee organizes annual Chapter meetings, meetings with neighboring chapters of the Society, and meetings with other Minnesota chapters of professional natural resources societies.<\/p>\n Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n The Awards Committee recognizes the contributions of MNAFS members.<\/p>\n Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n The Communications Committee uses current communication technology to keep the membership informed of MNAFS activities, develops and distributes information about the MNAFS to the general public, and facilitates communication between the MNAFS and decision makers or the general public about important fisheries issues.<\/p>\n Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n The Issues Committee identifies natural resources issues in Minnesota, the region, the nation, or the world upon which the MNAFS needs to take a stand or action to protect or enhance fisheries resources.<\/p>\n Long-range Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n The Long-Range Planning Committee assists in the implementation of the MNAFS long-range plan through development of an annual action agenda and updates the long-range plan as needed or as instructed by the membership. The original long-range plan was reviewed and adopted by the MNAFS at the 1992 Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n The Membership Committee maintains official membership records for the MNAFS, recruits new members, and ensures continued membership of current members.<\/p>\n Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n The Nominations Committee solicits from MNAFS members nominations for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and the four EXCOM members at-large, determines eligibility and intent of nominees running for office, and prepares, collects, tallies official ballots, and reports election results.<\/p>\n Resolutions<\/strong><\/p>\n The Resolutions Committee reviews substantive issues of local and national concern, and develops and recommends resolutions for consideration by MNAFS membership.<\/p>\n Students<\/strong><\/p>\n The Students Committee provides advice to the MNAFS on student affairs, membership, and concerns.<\/p>\n Continuing Education Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n The Continuing Education Committee promotes and organizes professional development opportunities for MNAFS members.<\/p>\n Fund-raising Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n The Fund-raising Committee raises additional funds, through such activities such as the Annual Meeting raffle, to accomplish MNAFS goals and objectives.<\/p>\n History Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n The History Committee organizes historical MNAFS records.<\/p>\n Rivers and Streams Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Rivers and Streams Committee address issues and concerns of the MNAFS membership pertaining to rivers and streams.<\/p>\n Scholarships Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Scholarships Committee provides scholarships to undergraduate students attending colleges and universities in Minnesota who are pursuing a degree in fisheries, water resources, aquatic biology, or aquatic environmental sciences.<\/p>\n Science Fair Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Science Fair Committee\u00a0recognizes excellent aquatic sciences projects presented by junior and senior high school students participating in the Minnesota State Science Fair Program coordinated by the Minnesota Academy of Science.<\/p>\n See the MNAFS Procedures Manual<\/a>\u00a0for additional information regarding committee responsibilities.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nPerennial Special Committees<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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