Procedure Manual
Kansas Chapter of the
American Fisheries Society
Table of Contents
The Bylaws of the Kansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) specify that leadership of the Chapter is entrusted to the President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and the Immediate Past-President. Nominees for officers shall be members of both the Parent Society and Chapter, with elections conducted by ballot during the annual Chapter meeting. Officers shall assume their duties after the conclusion of the annual AFS meeting in September.
Officers
President
Purpose: To oversee all aspects of the Chapter's operations.
Duties:
1. Plans and presides at the annual Chapter meeting.
2. Chairs the Chapter's Executive Committee (EXCOM), holds at least two Chapter EXCOM meetings per year, and seeks advice as needed.
3. Fully informs the President-Elect of activities within the Chapter, North Central Division (NCD), and Parent Society so that the President-Elect can competently perform duties of the President if necessary.
4. Appoints chairpersons and members of Standing Committees at the annual Chapter meeting, as needed.
5. Establishes special committees, and appoints chairs and members there-of, as needed.
6. Prepares annual reports of Chapter activities for presentation to the NCD EXCOM.
7. Communicates regularly with Chapter Officers and Committee Chairpersons to ensure duties are being conducted. Solicits written annual reports for summarization to the NCD EXCOM.
8. Serves as a voting member of Chapter EXCOM.
President-Elect
Purpose: To assist the President with Chapter operations.
Duties:
1. Assumes duties of President if current President is unable to complete his/her term of office. Works closely with the President to ensure a smooth transition for the next term.
3. Works with EXCOM to assemble an annual work plan. The plan should be completed by mid-term to allow review by the EXCOM, and for implementation when the President-Elect begins his/her term as President.
4. Serves as a voting member of Chapter EXCOM.
5. Chairs Arrangement Committee.
6. Prepares press releases about the annual meeting to include award winners, as provided by the Awards Committee Chair. Copies sent to Fisheries and award winners' hometown newspapers after the Chapter annual meeting.
Secretary/Treasurer
Purpose: To maintain official Chapter records, conduct its correspondence, and collect and be custodian and disburser of all moneys generated under authority of Chapter Bylaws.
Duties:
Secretary:
1. Prepares and distributes minutes of any Chapter meetings to Chapter EXCOM.
2. Prepares correspondence as requested by Chapter Officers.
3. Serves as a voting member of Chapter EXCOM.
4. Maintains file of old minutes, Bylaws, correspondence, reports, or other necessary items.
5. Sends resolutions to proper parties in a timely manner.
6. Orders Past-President's plaque and award certificates and plaques as requested.
7. Takes attendance at meetings, and determines if a quorum is present.
Treasurer:
1. Receives, deposits, and disburses funds as needed for the Chapter, as approved in the Bylaws. Included is management of any funds generated or used by Chapter committees.
2. Maintains financial records in standard accounting format for review by Chapter, NCD, or Society Officers as needed or required.
3. Prepares an annual financial report to be presented at the annual Chapter meeting, or as required.
4. In conjunction with the Chapter EXCOM, prepares a proposed budget for the next year.
Immediate Past-President:
Purpose: To provide continuity through advice and experience to new Chapter Officers.
Duties:
1. Serves as a voting member of Chapter EXCOM.
2. Assists Chapter Officers as needed.
3. Undertakes special assignments as directed by current Chapter President
STANDING COMMITTEES
Standing Committees are permanent committees established through the Bylaws of the Chapter. Currently, the Chapter has seven Standing Committees.
Arrangements Committee
Charge: To make all arrangements for the annual Chapter meeting.
Duties of Chair:
1. Select site of meeting, including hotel accommodations, speaker rooms, social, banquet, if desired, fund raising activities.
2. Determine format of meeting; time, place, agenda items.
3. Solicit papers and posters for presentation.
4. Recruit guest speaker(s), if desired.
Time Frame Suggestions:
1. August newsletter
a. Have meeting site selected.
2. November newsletter
a. Hotel rooms, meeting room facilities, social/banquet site, and related events secured.
b. First call for papers.
c. Initial contact with guest speaker(s).
3. January newsletter
a. Final call for papers.
b. Guest speaker(s) confirmed.
c. Solicit papers, if needed.
d. Time table for meeting determined.
e. Pre-registration form sent with newsletter.
4. February 1 (two weeks prior to meeting)
a. Social/banquet event and menu finalized.
b. Audio/visual equipment in order.
c. Paper session scheduled.
d. Session moderators scheduled.
e. Attendance numbers determined, and given to caterer.
5. Day of meeting
a. Programs distributed, moderators in place, guest speaker(s) transported.
6. Post meeting
a. Bills for meeting and guest speaker(s) collected and paid.
Awards Committee
Charge: To solicit and judge nominations for Chapter awards including procurement, completion, and awarding of awards at the banquet, if possible.
Duties of Chair:
1. Solicits members of the Awards Committee, or other Chapter members, for nominations.
2. Tallies any required judging forms and determines winner of award.
3. Prepares a Committee report for presentation at the annual Chapter business meeting, or as requested.
4. Prepares a brief citation which describes the winners and is read at the award presentation.
5. Notifies, by letter, all those who made nominations as to how their candidate fared; copies of letters sent to the Chapter President.
6. Notifies, by letter, award winners with copies of letters sent to the Chapter President.
7. Prepares and sends a memo or letter thanking Award Committee members for their efforts.
8. Prepares brief press releases about the winners and sends copies to President and President-Elect.
9. Orders all necessary awards certificates and plaques from the AFS Office.
Award Descriptions
1. Past-Presidents Award - This framed 8 1/2 x 11 certificate is presented by the current President at the annual banquet. The certificate is ordered by telephone through the Parent Society one to two months prior to the annual meeting (301-897-8616). The frame is purchased locally. Information needed to place the order includes the Past-President's name, dates of service, and date and place of the presentation.
2. Best Paper Award - This framed 8 1/2 x 11 certificate is presented by the Chapter President at the annual banquet. The certificate is ordered by telephone through the Parent Society one to two months prior to the annual meeting. The presentations are judged by a minimum of four judges selected by the Awards Committee. The judges are selected to represent a diverse background including fisheries management, fish culture, research, and academics. Judges rate each presenter using a standard format where points are awarded in various categories (Appendix B). The Best Paper Award is awarded to the presenter with the most total points. Information needed to place the order includes the presenter's name and date of their presentation.
3. Best Student Paper Award - A framed 8 1/2 x 11 certificate is awarded for the best student presentation using the same procedure as the Best Paper Award previously described. The student should be contacted prior to the annual banquet so he/she can be present to accept the award if possible.
4. Otto Tiemeier Student Scholarship Award - A framed 8 1/2 x 11 certificate and $100 is presented at the annual banquet by the Chapter President or Scholarship Chairman. The Scholarship Committee selects the recipient.
5. North Central Division Travel Award - A monetary award presented to a student selected by the Otto Tiemeier Student Scholarship Committee, and based on need.
6. Bullfrog Award - This is a traveling trophy awarded at the annual banquet by the current holder of the award. The current award holder is responsible for selecting the next winner. Although the award is presented to someone who has made significant contributions to the Chapter or aquatic resource, the award presentation is usually a fun, lighthearted skit. Engraving the name of the new winner on the trophy has been the responsibility of the person presenting the award.
Special Awards
The Chapter has the option to present special awards whenever appropriate. An example is the "Award for Excellence" plaque given to Dr. Frank Cross upon his retirement in 1991. This award was given for Frank's many years of significant contributions benefiting the aquatic resource. Any Chapter member can nominate an individual for a special award. The Awards Chairman is notified and given justification for the award. It must then be approved by the EXCOM.
National Awards
The Parent Society has several awards including the AFS Award of Excellence, AFS Meritorious Service Award, AFS Distinguished Service Award, AFS Award for Excellence in Fisheries Education, and the Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award. To date no Kansas Chapter member has been nominated for these national honors.
Fundraising Committee
Charge: To continually strive to increase the Chapter's funding base, without jeopardizing our integrity. New and innovative techniques should be explored, while utilizing established, accepted fundraising methods.
Duties of Chair:
1. Soliciting support of likely donors.
2. Maintaining lists of active supporters.
3. Increase communication with the involvement of the Chapter membership.
4. Coordinate activities/planning closely with the Chapter EXCOM.
5. Hold biannual committee meetings in conjunction with those held by the EXCOM.
6. Present committee report to Chapter membership at annual business meeting.
7. Organize fundraising events in conjunction with the annual meeting(s). (Coordinate with Arrangements Committee).
8. Develop a continuous, on-going fundraising "event".
9. Contribute regular updates to the Chapter newsletter.
10. Work with the Membership Committee to acquire corporate sponsors.
Membership Committee
Charge: To promote membership, and encourage retention of members in the Chapter, NCD, and AFS.
Duties of Chair:
1. Coordinates the committees work to meet its charge in a timely manner.
2. Targets groups for membership:
a) Fisheries professionals who are not currently members.
b) Students interested in fisheries as a career.
c) Corporate Sponsorship - Corporations who are interested in and/or benefit from fisheries programs.
3. The Membership Committee Chair will provide an annual report of the accomplishments and activities of the committee.
Nominating Committee
Charge: To select qualified applicants for the positions of President-Elect, and Secretary/Treasurer, and to tally ballots at the annual Chapter business meeting.
Duties of Chair:
1. Solicits nominations from committee members and provides appropriate guidelines for the nomination process.
2. Reads biographical sketches at the Chapter business meeting prior to voting.
3. Provides an annual report of committee activities to the President for publication in an annual report.
Guidelines:
1. Nominees shall be members of the Chapter and Parent Society, and be in good standing.
2. The membership of the committee should be made up of at least two members, and be past Chapter Officers.
3. President: The President-Elect automatically moves into the position of President. An election is not necessary, but a vote of confidence is appropriate.
4. President-Elect: At least two candidates should be selected and presented to the membership. The position must also be open for nominations from the floor.
5. Secretary-Treasurer: This officer can be re-elected to the same position, so if the incumbent is considered worthy of serving again only his/her name need be presented to the membership. However, the floor should be open for additional nominations. If a new officer is to be elected, at least two candidates should be presented in addition to any nominations from the floor.
Otto Tiemeier Student Scholarship Award Committee
Letters soliciting nominations for the annual Otto Tiemeier Student Scholarship Award are mailed in October to department heads at all four year colleges and universities in Kansas. The $100 award serves as recognition of Kansas college students in the fisheries field, and the institutions they represent, for their contributions to the advancement of fisheries science. Nominations are due by December 15, and must include a nomination form, a one page student statement of aspirations, goals, and declaration of how the award would further these goals, and a one page letter from the nominator (department head, major professor, instructor, etc.) detailing the student's qualifications. The award recipient is announced at the Chapter's annual meeting in February.
Charge: To solicit and judge nominations for this award including procurement, completion, and presenting of award at the annual banquet, if possible.
Duties of Chair:
1. Solicits members of the Otto Tiemeier Student Scholarship Awards Committee, or other Chapter members, for nominations.
2. Tallies any required judging forms and determines winner of award.
3. Prepares a committee report for presentation at the annual Chapter business meeting, or as requested.
4. Prepares a brief citation which describes the winners and is read at the award presentation.
5. Notifies, by letter, all those who made nominations as to how their candidate fared; copies of letters sent to the Chapter President.
6. Notifies, by letter, award winners with copies of letters sent to the Chapter President.
7. Prepares and sends a memo or letter thanking Award Committee members for their efforts.
8. Prepares brief press releases about the winners and sends copies to President and President-Elect.
9. Orders all necessary awards certificates and plaques from the AFS office.
Guidelines (originally proposed in the May 1991 newsletter)
1. Interest from our interest bearing scholarship fund account will be supplemented by other Chapter funds to provide a $100 student scholarship award annually. In the event the account grows to cover the $100 award, no other Chapter funds will be necessary. If interest exceeds $100 in the future, the award will be made for the amount of interest accrued annually.
2. The award will be presented in good faith to the recipient to cover an educational expense.
3. Nominations will be solicited no later than November of each year. Nominations should include a statement of professional goals by the student, and a description of the student's qualifications by the nominator.
4. Nominations will be sent to the Scholarship Chairman, who will serve the current President to ensure the selection process is executed timely each year.
5. The Scholarship Chairman will make recommendations to the Chapter EXCOM, based on information provided on the nomination forms. The EXCOM will make the final selection.
6. All nominators will be recognized at the annual meeting, and the award recipient will be announced. The EXCOM will notify the winner and nominator in advance, but will otherwise keep the winner confidential until the award has been announced.
A Scholarship Award Honor Recognition program will allow any donor of $500 or more to the scholarship fund to receive recognition by inclusion of a person's name of their choice as an honorary of the award.
1992 Letter Soliciting Nominations for Otto Tiemeier Award:
October xx, 1992
Name of Department Head
Biology Department
Name of College or University
Address
City, KS Zip Code
Dear Dr. XXX:
The Kansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is pleased to solicit nominations for the 1993 Otto Tiemeier Student Scholarship Award.
This $100 award serves as recognition of Kansas college students in the fisheries field,
and the institutions they represent, for their contributions to the advancement of fisheries science.
The attached nomination form should be completed and submitted to one of us prior to December 15, 1992. A one page statement of aspirations, goals, and declaration of how the award would further professional goals should be written by the student, and included with a one page letter from the nominator (department head, major professor, instructor, etc.) detailing the student's qualifications.
This letter is being sent to all four year colleges and universities in Kansas. Multiple nominations from a given institution are encourages. Thus, we urge you to photocopy this letter and pass it on to all appropriate individuals in your college.
The award recipient will be announced at the annual meeting of the Chapter in February. If you have questions or comments, please contact one of us. Thank you for your participation and support of this important award.
Sincerely,
Tom Mosher David Edds
Co-Chairman Co-Chairman
Student Scholarship Committee Student Scholarship Committee
Kansas Dept. Wildlife & Parks Division of Biol. Sciences
P.O. Box 1525 Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 66801 Emporia, KS 66801
Resolutions Committee
Charge: To draft resolutions, screen and edit resolutions submitted, and present resolutions for vote at the annual Chapter business meeting.
Duties of Chair:
1. Receives proposed resolutions.
2. Solicits resolutions from Chapter members and committee chairs.
3. Reviews proposed resolutions to determine that they meet the criteria defined in the Aprocedures for Submitting, Considering, and Implementing Resolutions, established by the AFS Governing Board. See Appendix C.
4. Submits all resolutions to the EXCOM along with vote of the Resolutions Committee for EXCOM decision on which resolutions to present to the membership at the annual Chapter business meeting.
5. Presents resolutions to the membership at the annual Chapter meeting and opens debate on each resolution by moving acceptance of the resolution.
6. Puts into proper format any resolutions submitted from the floor at the Annual Chapter Business Meeting.
7. Keeps EXCOM appraised of committee activities and progress.
8. Provides an annual report of committee activities to the President.
Duties of Committee:
1. Vote on all proposed resolutions to determine which should be recommended for consideration by the membership.
Guidelines:
1. Submission of resolutions to the Resolutions Committee:
a). Any time after the annual meeting through December 1, March through November.
b). Call for resolutions published in the October - November newsletter.
c). Resolutions need to be in the proper format and must include recommendations on who to provide copies with their addresses.
2. Deadline for submission is December 1.
3. Resolution write up/review:
a). December 1 through January 1 by Resolutions Committee.
b). Select and concentrate efforts on the most critical three to five issues.
4. Resolutions to EXCOM: January 2 - 5
5. Review of resolutions by EXCOM: January
6. Resolutions listed for membership review:
a). January - February newsletter
b). Condensed by editor if necessary
7. Emergency resolutions:
a). Any important issue that surfaces between December 1 and annual meeting will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to the annual business meeting.
b). Will be presented at annual meeting for vote to accept or reject its consideration (Good idea??)
8. Resolution process:
a). Discussion and voting at annual Chapter meeting.
9. Final write up of resolutions by committee and mailed:
a). Within two weeks after the annual meeting.
b). With a cover letter signed by the President.
10. Resolutions archives: Add current resolutions to continual list of resolutions for future reference to prevent duplication and to determine necessity of updating past resolutions as issues resurrect themselves in the future.
Appendices
Appendix A: Bylaws of the Kansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Appendix B: Best Paper Award
Appendix C: Resolutions Committee
Appendix D: Strategic Plan
Appendix E: Charter Members
Appendix A.
BYLAWS OF THE KANSAS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
Section 1- Name and objectives
The name of this organization shall be the Kansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, hereinafter referred to as the Chapter.
The objectives of the Chapter shall be those of the American Fisheries Society as set forth in Article I of the Constitution and to encourage the exchange of information by members of the Society residing within the State of Kansas.
The objectives of the Parent Society are as follows:
(a) Promote the conservation, development, and wise use of the fisheries.
(b) Promote and evaluate the development and advancement of all branches of fisheries science and practice.
(c) Gather and disseminate to Society members and the general public scientific, technical, and other information about fisheries science and practice through publications, meetings, and other forms of communication.
(d) Encourage the teaching of fisheries science and practice in colleges and universities and the continuing professional development of fisheries workers.
(e) The Society may undertake any lawful activity to administer its affairs and attain its objectives, alone or in conjunction with others, except as prescribed in paragraph 1.f.
(f) The Society may not undertake any activity that would cause it to lose its exemption from United States federal taxation as provided by Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in that Section's present or future form.
Section 2 - Membership
The membership of the Chapter shall include:
(a) General members are individuals who have paid the current dues of the Parent Society and Chapter. Membership entitles them to full voting privileges, serving in governing capacities, and receiving all mailings of the Chapter.
(b) Affiliate members are individuals or institutions who are not members of the Society but have paid the current chapter dues. They are entitled to receive all privileges of general members with the following exceptions. Affiliate members cannot vote, hold office, or serve as committee chairs.
Section 3 - Meetings
The Chapter shall hold at least one meeting annually at a time and place designated by the Executive Committee. The program and presentation of papers shall be the responsibility of the Program Committee.
Section 4 - Officers
(a) The officers of the Chapter shall consist of a President, President-elect, and Secretary-Treasurer.
(b) The President-elect and the Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected at the annual meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer may hold office for a period longer than on year, but the term of the officers shall be one year. In case of a vacated position, the Executive Committee shall appoint a qualified replacement to fill an unexpired term.
(c) The term of the Chapter officers shall coincide with that of the Parent Society officers where transition is at the time of the Parent Societies' annual meeting. At this time the recently elected Chapter officers will resume their duties with the former President-elect automatically filling the office of President.
(d) In the event of a cancellation of an annual meeting the officers and the members of any committees shall continue to serve until through the next scheduled meeting.
Section 5 - Duties of Officers
(a) The President of the Chapter shall preside at all meetings, shall serve as the Chair of the Executive Committee, shall represent the Chapter to the North Central Division and to the American Fisheries Society, and shall make such appointments and perform other duties and functions as are authorized and necessary.
(b) The President-elect shall be Chair of the Program Committee and shall assume the duties of the President in the event of his or her inability to act.
(c) The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the official Chapter records, collect and be custodian of all Chapter monies, disburse funds as authorized by the Executive Committee or vote of the membership, submit a record of receipts and disbursements at the annual meeting, and perform such duties as requested by the Executive Director of the American Fisheries Society and the Secretary-Treasurer of the North Central Division.
Section 6 - Executive committee
The Executive Committee of the Chapter shall consist of the elected officers and the immediate Past President. The committee is authorized to act for the Chapter between meetings and to perform appropriate duties and functions.
Section 7 - Chapter Committees
(a) Committees and the Chairs of Committees except as listed in Section 5 of these Bylaws, shall be appointed by the President as may be necessary to conduct Chapter activities.
(b) The terms of office for members of the Chapter Committees shall end upon the discharge of the duties for which they were appointed, or at the next annual meeting of the Chapter, or unless reappointed.
(c) The immediate Past President shall serve on the Program Committee, which is chaired by the President-elect.
Section 8 - Student Subunits
(a) Student subunits within the Kansas Chapter are defined by individual academic institutions and are maintained under the auspices of the Chapter. They are intended to advance the Society's objectives through involvement of student members at the level of individual colleges and universities.
(b) A petition to create a Student Subunit must be signed by at least 6 General Members and an AFS member faculty advisor at the academic institution. The Chapter shall oversee formation of a Student Subunit.
(c) The Student Subunit operates under the auspices of the Chapter.
Section 9 - Voting and Quorum
(a) Decisions at meetings shall be made by a simple majority vote of the general members present, except for Bylaws revisions.
(b) A quorum at the annual meeting for the transaction of official business shall be one-fourth of the general membership of the Chapter.
Section 10 - Registration
The Executive Committee may assess each registrant attending an annual meeting of the Chapter a registration fee necessary to cover the costs of the meeting and Chapter activities. The Executive Committee may levy dues for Chapter membership to meet the necessary operating expenses of the Chapter.
Section 11 - Amendments of the Bylaws
The Bylaws of the Chapter may be amended by a two-thirds majority approval of those members voting. Bylaws amendments will take affect upon approval of the Society's Governing Board.
19 February 1999
Appendix B
BEST PAPER AWARD
Judge's Score Sheets for Poster and Oral Presentations
Appendix C
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Procedure for Submitting, Considering and Implementing Resolutions (excerpt from AFS Procedural Manual, 1992):
Preamble
A resolution is a formal expression of Society views. The purpose of a resolution is to call attention to issues of concern and inform members of matters important to the Society. Resolutions by themselves do not solve problems: however, they place AFS on record as recognizing the need for action by individual members, governmental agencies, appropriate legislative or administrative bodies, or the Society officers.
Two types of resolutions may be considered, INTERNAL RESOLUTIONS concern the Society itself by honoring the achievements of members, recognizing individuals or organizations that have assisted the Society in its work, or addressing Society operations. GENERAL RESOLUTIONS place the views of the Society on record regarding matters of significance affecting the fisheries resources of North America or the world. The following considerations apply mainly to general resolutions.
General resolutions may be adopted at any organizational level of the Society. Resolutions should be identified clearly as actions of the respective organizational level. Chapters and Divisions usually adopt resolutions concerning local or regional fisheries issues while Sections adopt resolutions on issues of broad national or international significance, where an expression of the views of the membership will be effective in accomplishing the desired action. Regional or local resolutions may be judged as having national significance and be worthy of consideration by the Society so the Resolutions Committee must provide guidance in the format of the resolution and the procedure for advancing it for Society consideration.
Resolutions should first be considered and adopted by Chapters, Sections, or Divisions so the broadest segment of the membership can participate in discussions and debates. Resolutions should stand the debating process; however, there is often little opportunity for extended debate at the Annual Meeting of the Society.
Resolutions must undergo thorough and rigorous review in order to protect the credibility of the Society. For this reason, a formal review system is recommended. The Resolutions Committee will seek guidance from committees or subunits having responsibility for the general subject area with which the resolution is concerned. Also, individual members having expertise in the subject area will be included in the evaluation process. Resolutions will be examined carefully; the relative merits and demerits will be discussed as well as the methods of implementing resolutions.
Resolutions shall be presented to the membership for discussion and vote at the Annual Meeting by the Chair of the Resolutions Committee or a designee (selected by the President if the Resolutions Committee Chair is unable to discharge this duty). Copies of the resolutions must be given the Executive Committee prior to submission of the resolutions to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
Because of the lack of opportunity for debate, resolutions coming from the floor for consideration at the Annual Meeting are discouraged unless they are of an emergency nature. The presiding officer may recognize a resolution coming from the floor, provided that it is written in the proper format and copies are available for distribution at the meeting.
Appendix D.
American Fisheries Society
Kansas Chapter
Strategic Plan for 1999-2004
The Kansas Chapter is in the position to re-shape its future. In 1997, the Governing Board of the Kansas Chapter decided to create a Strategic Plan. The Strategic Planning process is a tool that provides guidance to the Governing Board with respect to Chapter processes and future direction. The plan is created for a five-year outlook and is expected to need updating every five years; however, the document can be revised earlier if needed.
The objectives of the Chapter are those of the Parent Society:
1. Promote the conservation, development, and wise use of the fisheries.
2. Promote and evaluate the development and advancement of all branches of fisheries science and practice.
3. Gather and disseminate to Society members and the general public scientific, technical, and other information about fisheries science and practice through publications, meetings, and other forms of communication.
4. Encourage the teaching of fisheries science and practice in colleges and universities and the continuing professional development of fisheries workers.
The following four goals define the vision of the Kansas Chapter by the year 2004. The goals correspond closely to the objectives of the Chapter. Strategies associated with the goals will help the Chapter organize and focus its efforts to achieve the goal. The Strategic Plan is implemented through the Annual Work Plan that is built into the Strategic Plan. Each year, the President in consultation with the Governing Board, will establish an Annual Work Plan to address as many strategies as the President believes is accomplishable. Progress on the Strategic Plan and Annual Work Plan will be presented to the membership at the annual meeting.
Appendix E
Table 1. Charter members of the Kansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Name
|
Affiliation
|
Status
|
| Otto W. Tiemeier |
Kansas State University |
Active |
| Richard Hunter |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Cal Goren |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Herbert Bollig |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Gary Armstrong |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Mack Byard |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Ray Zewe |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Ronald Dolbow |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| G. R. Dove |
Friends University |
Active |
| James Harvey |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Melvin Madorin |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Ronald Walter |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Don Gabelhouse, Jr. |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Roger Vancil |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Philip Jeffries |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| L. Joe Ricketts |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Thomas Gengerke |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Thomas Mosher |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| Frank Cross |
University of Kansas |
Active |
| Mike Cox |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Robert Domermuth |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Active |
| David Mike McGhee |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Harold Klaassen |
Kansas State University |
Active |
| James Triplett |
University of Kansas |
Student |
| D. Leo Dowlin |
Forestry, Fish & Game |
Student |
| Dean Beck |
Kansas State University |
Student |
| Sheila Bahruth |
Arkansas City, KS |
Student |
| Jack Walstrom |
Salina, KS |
Active |
