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The American Fisheries Society (AFS) seeks a scientist with a broad perspective on fisheries to serve as editor-in-chief (EIC) of Transactions of the American Fisheries Society (TAFS). Transactions of the
Motions Before the American Fisheries Society Business Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Download PDF of full background materials Item #1: Vote Auditor Background: Historically, AFS used paper ballots or
The AFS Nominating Committee is charged with selecting a slate of candidates for the American Fisheries Society office of Second Vice President. We have recently begun this process for the
The American Fisheries Society has launched a nationwide search for a new Executive Director to lead the staff and operations of the more than 150-year-old scientific society. After over 10
AFS members: Please watch your email for voting instructions. I possess an infinite passion for aquatic resources, just like you. This mutual enthusiasm brings us together, and our unique stories
AFS members: Please watch your email for voting instructions. BACKGROUND I am driven by an insatiable curiosity about the natural world. While growing up, my favorite activity was exploring, and
Proposed Motion #1: The AFS Management Committee recommend that the AFS Governing Board approve revisions to the AFS Rules as provided below (a new subsection inserted after the current 5.b)
Note: AFS members should check their email in March for voting instructions. BACKGROUND I am a Certified Fisheries Professional and a Certified Ecologist (Ecological Society of America). I earned my
Note: AFS members should check their email in March for voting instructions. BACKGROUND My understanding of diversity in fisheries started young; I am proud to say my grandmother taught me how
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2022 Contact: Beth Beard Email: bbeard@fisheries.org Gary Whelan Elected Second Vice President of American Fisheries Society (Bethesda, MD) – Gary Whelan, Program Manager with the
