Southern Appalachian Botanical Society
COMMITTEES
All committees are as established in the bylaws of the society. Committee membership listed is for the 2008-2009.
Endowment Committee
... shall consist of a Chairman and four members appointed for terms of indefinite length. The Committee shall devise and implement methods for increasing the endowment.
Chair: Donald Windler, 618-478-2288
Members: Michael Held, Zack Murrell, James Wallace, Mike Dennis
Finance Committee
... shall consist of the President-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and two additional members one of whom shall be the appointed Chairman. The committee shall advise the Council on all matters regarding financial policies, commitments, and investments of the organization.
Chair: Donald Windler, 618-478-2288
Members: Charles Horn, James Hull
Membership Committee
... shall consist of the membership Secretary, as chair, and the state representatives he/she selects. Membership distribution shall determine which states should have official representatives for the organization. The Chairman shall coordinate the efforts of the representatives in the enlistment of new members and new subscribers to Castanea and in promoting the activities of the Society.
Chair: Michael Held, 201-761-6439
Members: state representatives
Nominating Committee
... shall consist of the Past President, the outgoing member of the Editorial Board, and one additional member. The Past president shall serve as Chairman. The committee shall prepare nominations for each office vacancy for the ensuing term. One or more nominees shall be designated for the offices of Secretary-Treasurer and Recording Secretary, and two or more nominees shall be offered for each one of the other office vacancies.
Chair: Howard Neufeld, 828-262-2683
Members: Paul Davison, Edward Lickey
Outreach Committee
... shall consist of a Chairman and three members appointed for indefinite terms. The committee shall establish and maintain contacts with nonprofessional botanists and devise programs to promote the activities of the Society in schools, garden clubs, and in other groups with potential interest in botany.
Chair: Mike Baranski, 704-637-4442, mbaransk@catawba.edu
Members: Mike Dennis, William Martin, Melinda Peters
Planning Committee
... shall consist of the most recently retired Editor, the President-Elect, and three most recent Past Presidents available, with the most recent one serving as Chairman. The Committee shall review long-range planning issues as directed by the Council and general membership or as generated within the Committee itself.
Chair: Howard Neufeld, 828-262-2683
Members: Michael Held, Zack Murrell, Paul Davison
Public Interest Committee
... shall consist of the President, the Past-President, the President-elect, and two members appointed by Council to the Committee for three-year terms. The Committee will respond to environmental issues and provide leadership and council to the public concerning these issues. The Committee may choose to respond in two ways, either in a direct statement to the public to address a particular issue, or by seeking a vote of the membership on an appropriate resolution to address a particular issue.
Chair: Conley McMullen, 540-568-3805
Members: Howard Neufeld, Zack Murrell, Joe Winstead
Symposium Committee
... shall consist of a chair and two members. The chair shall be selected biannually by Council at its Spring meeting and shall be for a term of at least two years. The committee shall select and present to Council potential symposium topics and speakers for approval at the fall meeting. Symposia do not need to be proposed every year.
Chair: Colette Jacono, 352-264-3484
Members: William Martin
There are three SABS award committees. More information, including contacts may be obtained on the Awards page.
Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew Award Committee
... shall consist of three members appointed for terms of three years, with a member appointed annually and serving as Chairman in the third year of her/his term. This award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves in professional and public service that advances our knowledge and appreciation of the world of plants and their scientific, cultural, and aesthetic values. Each year the committee shall solicit nominations and select the recipient of the Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew Award.
Earl Core Student Award Committee
... shall consist of three members selected by the president, each serving a three year term and staggered such that one new member is selected each year. The recipients of the award shall be selected from students who submit a research proposal. Both the student and their research advisor shall be members of the society. The committee shall select the recipient(s) and present a monetary award at the annual meeting.
Richard and Minnie Windler Award Committee
... shall consist of three members appointed by the President for three-year terms, with a member appointed annually and serving as Chairman in the third year of her/his term. Preference shall be given to past Castanea editors. One or more non-voting members may be appointed to the committee to serve in an advisory capacity. The recipient(s) of the Richard and Minnie Windler Award shall be the author(s) of the best systematic botany paper published the preceding year in Castanea. The committee shall select the recipient(s) and present the award at the annual meeting.
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