fall 2013 piscatorial press - oregon chapter american fisheries
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R : F I F T Y Y E A R S O F L E A D I N G C H A N G E
As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of our Chapter, I can't help but reflect on the changes this Chapter and its members have faced over the years. Perusing dusty photo albums of past OR AFS annual meetings and events with Chapter Historian and Past-President Don Ratliff is a visual reminder how far we've all come as a Chapter and as a society. Old black and white photos of earnest men in suits, skinny ties, and flattop hair cuts evolved into faded color snaps of long hair, side burns and women in paisley miniskirts. Backpack shockers were powered by twelve-volt car batteries and hard hats apparently had yet to be invented. Regardless of changes in fashion, technology and the many challenges that we humans create (sequestration and government shutdowns come to mind), in all these years our membership's commitment to the resources we love has not diminished. Heraclitus of Ephesus (c.535 BC – 475 BC) is quoted to have said, "nothing endures but change". The power to meet change and challenges effectively resides in the hands of the over 600 professionals who belong to the Oregon Chapter of AFS. Heraclitus also said "Everything flows, nothing stands still". This Chapter has and will continue to refuse to stand still. In the next fifty years we will continue to be leaders of change, and to be a fulcrum of professional and ethical excellence with which to leverage science-based change to the benefit of our aquatic resources and the people, which depend upon them. We will shape the flow. The fact that we are shaping the flow today has been recognized by the parent society….that’s right, our ORAFS chapter won the Chapter of the Year Award at the national AFS meeting this year! See pg 2 for more details! Now for a shameless plug: You can help continue to make the flow go by stepping up
and volunteering for positions on the various Chapter sub-committees (see pgs 3 and 18) or by running for Ex-Com (see pg 4). Get involved, make your voice heard! And finally, speaking of change….Jean and I have traded in Forest Service sagebrush, rattle snakes, cows and bull trout for BLM coast range, rain, plovers and lots of fishes. We've left Heppner for Coos Bay and have had lots of time off to unpack thanks to one of the human created challenges mentioned above. My new email is [email protected], and phone number is 541-751-4350. See you all in Eugene in February!
Todd Buchholz, President
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We won! Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this award possible. It is because of you, our members, who contribute the time and energy to make our Oregon Chapter so successful that we were able to win this award 11 times since 1992! Update from the 2013 National Meeting This year the national AFS annual meeting was held in Little Rock, Arkansas. I was honored to attend and accept our Chapter of the Year award. If I could describe the meeting in three words it would be welcoming, informative, and enjoyable. The city of Little Rock went above and beyond expectations in welcoming us. There were conference logo banners on the lamp posts along the main road, posters in store fronts welcoming AFS, and food and drink specials for conference attendees at local restaurants and bars. There were 24 symposia and a wide variety of talks that were split into 12 concurrent sessions each day. I attended talks ranging in topics that included Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Restoration; Culture, Biology, and Management of Asian Carps; Using Social Media; Nutrients, Aquatic Food Webs, and Fisheries Management; Dealing with Bycatch; and Centrarchid Conservation, Ecology, and Management. There were multiple talks about invasive species interactions, food web dynamics, age and growth, and fish passage and movements. It was interesting to learn that many of the issues we are facing here in Oregon are similar to other states, but with different species. The meeting was truly delightful. There were opportunities to meet and interact with officers and leaders from both Western Division and the Parent Society. The social events allowed ample time and pleasant surroundings for networking and socializing with fellow fisheries biologists from many different geographical areas, including quite a few international representatives. The southern hospitality and relaxed atmosphere rubbed off on everybody and made this meeting thoroughly enjoyable! Some of the fun facts I learned include – There are 150 grocery stores in New York City that sell bighead carp. In 1995 DEQ required sewage facilities to stock silver carp or face fines. The shad run in the Columbia River is larger than all the salmon species combined (both hatchery and wild). River Lamprey are a predatory species that will kill their host (which in the Frasier River is mostly herring species, but also includes salmon species).
Walleye are especially susceptible to rotenone. DNA barcoding is another way to identify prey fish species in the diets of predators. Did you miss a chance to go to this welcoming and fruitful meeting? If so, you can still get a taste of the action! Videos of the plenary session, business meeting, and awards are available online and you can also peruse the program and abstracts.
Michele Weaver, Internal Director
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Michele Weaver accepts our national Chapter of the Year Award at the national meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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The first annual Oregon Chapter American Fisheries Society (ORAFS) Nongame Native Fish Workshop occurred July 23-24, 2013, and was organized by the ORAFS Native Fish Committee and hosted by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and USDA Forest Service, Fremont-Winema National Forest. The workshop focused on Modoc and Warner suckers. A total of 24 biologists gathered at the Fremont-Winema National Forest Headquarters in Lakeview, Oregon to kick off the event. Tuesday afternoon was spent touring restoration opportunities and important streams occupied by Modoc sucker, and later that night, Thomas Creek was surveyed for Modoc suckers and participants learned the night survey protocol. Wednesday morning the meeting was led by Paul Scheerer and featured discussions about Warner sucker and their habitat. An established transect of Twentymile Creek was sampled, providing the workshop participants an opportunity to observe Warner sucker and their preferred habitat. The participants received a special bonus late in the morning when Paul led a tour of Foskett Spring, home of the Foskett speckled dace, another native species of interest of the Native Fish Committee and one that was considered for a separate future workshop. A special thanks goes out to speakers Alan Mauer (USFWS), Paul Scheerer (ODFW), Stewart Reid (Western
Fishes), Anna Kerr (Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council) and Dave Banks (ODFW) for helping to organize the workshop. If you are interested in the 2014 workshop, please come to the Native Fish Committee meeting at the 50th Anniversary ORAFS Annual Meeting in Eugene. Meeting times for all the committee meetings (including the Native Fish Committee) at the 50th Anniversary Meeting will be available in the next issue of the Piscatorial Press, so check the schedule and mark your calendars. Holly Huchko, External Director, and Jim Capurso, Native Fish Committee Chair
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Jami Ludwig (BLM) studies a Warner sucker collected on Twentymile Creek.
Is there a resource issue that needs Chapter attention? If you wish to bring an issue to the membership, please submit your resolutions to the Resolutions and Bylaws Committee by Friday, December 13th, 2013. The committee can help you craft a resolution for ExCom review, and potentially for the consideration of the Chap-ter via publication in the Piscatorial Press, posting to the Chapter website, and submission to the Chapter mem-bership for a vote in Eugene in 2014. Examples of adopted Chapter resolutions can be found on the website at: http://orafs.org/resolutions/. For more information about submitting resolutions, please contact: Kevin McDonnell, ORAFS Vice Presi-dent and Resolutions Chair at [email protected].
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For 50 years, we have established ourselves as the premier chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Serving on the Oregon Chapter Executive Committee is a great way to become an integral part of this amazing legacy. By taking a leadership role on the Executive Committee, you can ensure our next 50 years get off to a great start! While the chapter will most certainly benefit from your service, successful candidates have a lot to gain including:
A great resume booster highlighting your leadership and dedication to the profession Networking opportunities with a diverse and enjoyable group of folks Recognition as a key member of the host chapter for AFS 2015 national meeting in Portland A meaningful way to give back to a chapter that has benefited your career
Officer terms are one to two years (except President-elect which is 3 years) but officers often run for a repeat term (yes, it’s that satisfying). Each position has different qualities and expectations to meet your needs and interests. Time commitments of some positions are spread evenly during the year and others have bursts of action. The Oregon Chapter meeting will be held in conjunction with AFS 2015 in Portland, so position descriptions will adapt to this exciting opportunity! As always, our experienced officers will help you learn the well-worn ropes while welcoming your insights and energy. The positions and general descriptions are:
President-elect serves 1 year each as President-elect (chapter liaison to the AFS 2015 planning committee), President (manage ExCom), and Past-president (nominations, trade show, newsletter)
Vice-President (resolutions and bylaws, student coordination, raffle-auction)
Secretary-Treasurer (chapter and AFS 2015 finances, meeting minutes)
Internal Director (manage internal committees (i.e., historian, scholarships and awards) and coordinate some logistical elements of the annual meeting)
External Director (manage and motivate the 8-external committees including the development of work plans and budgets)
Elections will be held at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Eugene and winners will be announced at the Business Meeting. All officers’ terms will officially begin May 01, 2014. Communication is mostly by email, with a single conference call per month and two in-person planning retreats, one each in fall and spring. Travel for chapter business can be reimbursed. Your candidacy will be introduced to the membership in the Winter Piscatorial Press via a short statement describing your background and experience relevant to the position sought, and your anticipated contribution to the Chapter. How can I become a candidate or how can I nominate someone I think would be a good candidate? If you are interested in a position, or if you know someone who may be interested in a candidate, let Past-President Jeff Yanke know via an email ([email protected]) or phone call ( 541-426-3279). Please provide your contact info (and if you are nominating someone, their contact information) and the position of interest. Nominations and statements are due by Friday, December 20, 2013 to: Jeff Yanke at [email protected]. For detailed information on positions and duties, see the chapter’s administrative handbook.
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O R A F S S T U D E N T S C H O L A R S H I P S :
What ORAFS scholarships are available? Five scholarships are available:
Associate degree student ($2,000) Bachelor’s degree student ($2,000) Master’s degree student ($2,000) Doctoral degree student ($2,000) Carl Bond Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) for an exceptional graduate
student to support special research efforts benefitting native Oregon fishes.
Each award includes an award certificate, recognition at the 2014 Annual Meeting, in Fisheries, and in the Piscatorial Press.
What is the goal of the scholarship program? The goal of these scholarships is to reward and promote the education and development of future fisheries professionals.
How do I become a Student Member of AFS? Go to www.fisheries.org and apply online, and be sure to check the Oregon Chapter box ($22 total cost for 1 year).
Where do I go for complete application instructions? http://orafs.org/student-scholarships/
When are applications due: December 31, 2013
Who should I contact with questions? Scott Heppell at [email protected] or 541-737-1086
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Why is this special one-time scholarships are available? Due to the financial success of last year’s Northwest Fish Culture Conference, the conference sponsors have generously provided a one-time, special $2,000 student scholarship!
What types of students are eligible? Detailed eligibility requirements will be available in November. This scholarship will be focused on students in a hatchery program or student doing hatchery-focused research.
When is the application deadline: December 31, 2013
How can I apply? Because this is a special scholarship, detailed application instructions will not be available until November 2013. Check the ORAFS web site and the ORAFS facebook page for updates and instructions! Make sure to mark your calendar to check for application instructions in November if you are interested in competing for this one-time award!
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Fall has arrived, classes are starting back up and your student sub-unit is ramping up for a fantastic year! Already our fall calendar is packed to the gills with exciting events for our students. Tuesday, October 8th we will be kicking off our bi-monthly meetings with the always popular and exciting “Chintimini Wildlife Center”. Typically they come out with 3-4 large birds of prey. We learn a lot about the center’s rehabilitation process, the animal’s biology and some other fun facts. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser! The following week, Tuesday, October 15th the Fisheries and Wildlife department will be hosting our annual fall kick-off BBQ at Avery Park. At the BBQ, your student sub-unit in conjunction with the graduate student association will be hosting an inter-departmental rivalry event nicknamed “Surf Vs. Turf!”. Surf vs. Turf will be a year long, 3-4 event challenge. A team of aquatic focused individuals will face off against those terrestrial minded folk. Winners will receive bragging rights for the year. All faculty, staff and students are invited to participate. Go Team Surf! This term has already been extremely exciting for about half of our leadership team! Some of us are spending the term studying at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. So far we have had some fantastic opportunities, lectures and field trips. We’ve been tide pooling at the Yaquina Head lighthouse, took a behind-the-scenes tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, visited the Audubon Society of Portland’s 10-mile Creek
Sanctuary, and did a species diversity study aboard OSU’s R/V Elakha. We are all very excited for the rest of the term, amped up and ready to bring our members a great schedule of events. Upcoming sub-unit events include: A mistnetting workshop, seining at St. Louis ponds, a graduate school workshop, and an overnight trip to HJ Andrews experimental forest. Please remember, we are ALWAYS looking for presenters and workshops to offer our students. If you have anything you want us to hear about, you think we could benefit from, or you can teach us, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
Andrew Futerman, Student Representative
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Students and sub-unit members in front of the Oregon Coast
ATTENTION STUDENTS: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! O R A F S W A N T S T O H E L P Y O U A T T E N D T H I S Y E A R ’ S
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Are you interested in earning free lodging at this year’s Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Annual meeting in Eugene? We’re looking for professional, responsible student workers to help out with a variety of logistical support tasks at the meeting including:
Audio/video support (PowerPoint and lights) in presentation rooms
Assembling and distributing attendee packets before the meeting
Providing directions and information to meeting attendees
Assisting with the raffle and auction
Setting up and taking down poster boards and presentations
Slinging T-shirts and other sweet gear at the sales table
Through your service, you will not only help to create a top-notch professional meeting, but also be given the chance to expand your fisheries knowledge and network with potential employers and future colleagues. We should also mention that this year is the 50th annual meeting of ORAFS! It’ll be a meeting not to be missed! Your service will be compensated with complimentary group lodging for your labor while still having plenty of time to attend technical presentations and enjoy social events! To sign up as a student volunteer simply register for the meeting as a student (see pg 15)and check the volunteer box. Students from all of Oregon’s universities and colleges are encouraged to participate! If you have questions, contact: Kevin McDonnell , ORAFS Vice President at: [email protected] or see additional information on the Student Opportunities section of the web site.
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The 2014 Annual Meeting marks the 50th anniversary of the Oregon Chapter. “REFLECTING ON OUR PAST, FOCUSING ON OUR PRESENT, PREPARING FOR OUR FUTURE” is the overall theme of the program. We have been diligently working on putting together a great meeting. Take a look at the events listed below and challenge yourself to do something new this year. The 50th anniversary annual meeting will showcase our Chapter’s heritage through passionate, thought-provoking plenary speakers, workshops that will hone your biological and technical skills, technical sessions and posters that will entice the mind, trade show vendors that provide us with the latest tools to answer the hard questions of today, student-mentor events to inspire the next generation, and of course our legendary networking social events that tie us all together. All of us make this Chapter great! Your suggestions and assistance is welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Program Chair – Mike Gauvin ([email protected] or 541-325-1085) with any questions, suggestions, or to volunteer.
Workshops (Feb 25-26) You voted, we listened! Thanks to those who took our online survey on workshop offerings. This helped us focus on providing workshops that are helpful and pertinent for you. For the 2014 meeting we will be offering three workshops.
WORKSHOP #1: Introduction to R for Fisheries Professionals Budget Friendly Statistics
Kris Homel ([email protected]) Mike Colvin ([email protected]) In today’s analytical environment, our budgets are too often held captive by a few, large statistical software companies. Fight the power by learning the R project, the free statistical programming environment. With abundant analysis ‘packages’, a customizable environment, and the ability to create great graphics, the R project is quickly gaining popularity amongst researchers from all disciplines. Diversify your analytical skills and free your budget from expensive licenses by taking this workshop! This class will cover: Getting to know R: Learn about the R programming
language and tools to get the most out of the R project, even if you’re not a computer programmer!
Running statistical analyses: Run through the basics of importing data, running summary statistics, and generating applicable statistical analyses.
Generating graphs in R: Tired of being constrained by the ‘cookie-cutter’ graphs in Excel? Learn how R Graphics can help you best present data using customizable graphic interfaces.
This full day workshop is focused on providing attendants with the information needed to sustain a self-learning environment, well after class is dismissed. To best relate to
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Workshops (pg 8-9) Plenary Session (pg 9) Technical Sessions (pg 9-10, 13) Poster Session & Trade Show Social (pg 10, 11) Student-Mentor Mixer (10)
Technical Sessions (pg 9-10, 13) Awards Luncheon (pg 10 & pg 14) Business Meeting (pg 10) Raffle & Auction (pg 13)
Technical Sessions (pg 9-10, 13)
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your research, examples of statistical analyses promise to be applicable and fishery-based. Analytical lessons will be derived from the AFS text “Analysis and Interpretation of Freshwater Fisheries Data”,and from previous workshops by the instructors. Sign up today! Note: Course participants will need to provide their own laptop, equipped with a course-ready R installation (details to be provided to registered participants prior to the course).
WORKSHOP #2:An Introduction to Structured Decision Making and Adaptive Management for Natural Resources Management Jim Peterson Natural resource managers often are faced with difficult decisions on how to satisfy the socio-economic needs of the public while conserving or restoring ecological systems. To aid in the decision-making process, the decision sciences have developed structured approaches that allow decision makers to: examine the expected effects of different strategies before implementation; incorporate multiple objectives and values of stakeholders; determine the relative influence of various sources of uncertainty; and estimate the value of collecting additional data. Despite the potential advantages, structured decision-making (SDM) approaches are not used widely in natural resource management, with the exception of a few notable conservation efforts. To this point, a primary impediment to the broad-scale application of SDM approaches has been a lack of training opportunities for natural resource students and professionals in SDM concepts and methodology. In this course, we provide an overview of structured decision-making with an emphasis on fisheries and aquatic resource applications. We also introduce adaptive resource management (ARM) as a special case of SDM that involves sequential dynamic decision-making. We detail the steps and techniques used to create and evaluate quantitative decision models. We also provide a hands-on section in which participants build and parameterize a simple decision model. Our primary aim is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of SDM in a format that is understandable to both graduate students and established natural resource managers that does not require extensive quantitative understanding and skills. This full day course will be a combination of lecture,
discussion, and computer exercises. The workshop will illustrate the SDM process using a decision problem that will be either assigned by the instructors or identified by participants prior to the workshop. The latter is usually the most interesting to participants but requires that the instructors be provided with participant contact information at least 1 week prior to the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to bring laptops (not a requirement) and will be provided with background materials, such as readings, course outline and lectures, and simple graphical models, via a course website (for an example see: http://people.oregonstate.edu/~peterjam/SDM_AFS_2011/).
WORKSHOP #3: Scientific Writing and Presentations We are still working on the details of this half day workshop. The intent is to provide you with the tools to effectively and efficiently write your scientific findings. You will learn how to write to convey science to many different audiences. Check the ORAFS 2014 Annual Meeting website for updates on this workshop in early November.
Plenary Session (Feb 26) The plenary session is a time for us to get inspired and helps to set the tone for the annual meeting. We have a great line up of speakers that will share their own histories and lessons and give us a perspective on what we will face in the future.
Technical Sessions (Feb 26-28), & Poster Session and Social (Feb 26) Presentations and posters will address topics from across all disciplines of fisheries that are relevant to Oregon. Being the 50th anniversary of the Chapter, this year’s technical sessions will aim to incorporate and relate historical perspectives to the most pertinent topics of the day. Please consider convening a session around your area of expertise and interest, solicit presenters, and submit abstracts as a package. All sessions and presentations will be considered for inclusion into the program based upon relevance, uniqueness, and available space. Some preliminary topics being considered include: Fish Passage and Screening Invasive and Non Native Species Harvest Management and Recreational Fisheries Marine Research and Management Native Fishes of Oregon Natural Production
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Fish Reintroduction Dam Removal Climate Change Habitat Restoration and Improvements Hydropower and Energy Projects Hatcheries – innovative uses and research Student session Contributed Papers of any topic The Poster Session and Social Event will occur the evening of Wednesday February 26th. Space is limited to only 32 posters and have a maximum allowable size of 4 ft x 4 ft, so be sure to get you abstracts in early and show off your work. Of course, it is a social so be sure to imbibe the complimentary beer and wine and who knows maybe a Jam Session may spontaneously appear! All submissions (posters and oral presentation) must be made by using the online abstract form, which is accepting abstracts now! If you are interested in convening a specific session, please contact Program Chair – Mike Gauvin ([email protected] or 541-325-1085). If you have a session you would like to put together or would like to suggest a topic to be included, please contact Mike as soon as possible. All presenters will receive an email confirmation of their abstract submission and will be notified of the acceptance of their presentation by January 6th 2014. Abstract guidelines are available on the Oregon Chapter Website. See pg 13 for complete abstract submission instructions!
Student-Mentor Mixer (Feb 26) Wednesday evening we will be having our Student-Mentor Mixer. This is a great time for students to meet professionals to ask questions, get advice, build relationships, and network. We encourage professionals that during when you are registering for the meeting also register to be a mentor. Take advantage of this great opportunity for students, young biologist, and established professionals to share ideas, provide insight, bridge generation gaps and build new relationships. It is a rewarding experience for all.
Trade Show (Feb 26-28) Be sure to visit with local and nationally renowned vendors during the trade show! This is a great opportunity to get technical questions answered from some of the professionals that provide us the tools to implement our
projects and reach our goals. Vendors, see pg 11 for more information!
Spawning Run and Carcass Crawl (Feb 27) After a long hiatus we are bringing back the Spawning Run 5K for the 50th anniversary meeting. This year we will also offer a 2 mile Carcass Crawl fun walk. So join in the fun and go for a run (or walk). Get your blood flowing and you mind open for a great day of talks. The run/walk will be held on Thursday morning Feb 27th so be sure to dress appropriately. Register for the event before the January 24th early registration deadline and get a commemorative t-shirt.
Awards Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting (Feb 27) This is a great opportunity to network with old friends and new acquaintances and have lunch on us! Come and celebrate the success of peers as we distribute professional awards and student scholarships. Then participate in the Annual Business Meeting where you can see all the work the Chapter does throughout the year! Be sure to check out the ORAFS website on how to nominate a worthy peer, co-worker, organization, group, team, or individual, for a professional award and don’t forget about everyone’s favorite, the Broken Oar Award presented for “outstanding display of field technique and coordination.” More details nominating a colleague on page 14.
Raffle, Auction, and Banquet (Feb 27) Get your raffle tickets, and get ready to bid on silent and live auction items. Score some great gear, guided fishing trips, artwork, and much more. Enjoy the banquet, free craft beer and wine, and live music. Are you interested in donating an item or service? See the details on pg 13.
Texas Hold’em Fundraising Tourney (Feb 27) Help support the chapter and join in on the Texas Hold’em fundraising tournament. This will be held right after the conclusion of the raffle/auction. So come and show your poker prowess and win some great prizes. You can sign up during online registration or at the meeting .
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Student Participation The annual meeting requires a lot of participation, and students are a large and valuable part of it! We are looking for professional, trustworthy students to assist with a variety of tasks at the annual meeting, including: Assisting with the assembly of registrant information
packets (prior to the meeting) Assisting at the registration and sales desk (throughout
the meeting) Audiovisual support (PowerPoint and room lights) during
technical sessions Assisting with the raffle and auction (after the banquet) Setting up and taking down poster display boards (start
and finish of meeting) Training or guidance will be provided for each job. Complimentary, shared lodging requires donating at least 4 hours of service, and is limited to the first 32 students who sign up. Besides saving some green, serving the chapter
this way is a great opportunity to meet new people in your profession, learn new skills, and bolster your resume. You will have plenty of time to attend technical presentations and enjoy social events. More information on student participation can be found on pg 5.
Registration Registration for the 2014 ORAFS Annual Meeting will begin in late October. Early registration will end on January 24th so save some cash and sign up early. If you’re not a member of the American Fisheries Society consider signing up before registration. You will get a deep discount on registration as well as many other member benefits. If you do become a member be sure to check the Oregon Chapter box to become an exclusive member of our Chapter. Be sure to visit the Oregon Chapter website (www.orafs.org) for all the latest information on the annual meeting, including fees, timelines, workshop offerings and of course registration. For more detailed information on registration, see pg 15.
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Our annual meetings have always been a premier venue for vendors of fishery equipment. The tradeshow provides continuous, personal interactions with over 400 fishery professionals from a diverse array of backgrounds. Our upcoming 50th anniversary meeting in 2014 will offer even more opportunities for vendors, including:
A large expected turnout for the chapter’s 50th anniversary. More attendance = more interactions between vendors and professionals.
Excellent exposure at the newly-renovated Eugene Hilton. The vendor space at the Hilton is integrated
within the lobby area for maximizing foot traffic. More affordable vendor fees! To make vendor participation cost-beneficial, each vendor fee will include
one complementary registration to the annual meeting. The 50th anniversary tradeshow will feature ample space for exhibits, each about 8x10 ft, arranged within the lobby of the Eugene Hilton. The lobby is centrally-located within meeting rooms and refreshment breaks. We have nine (9) vendor spaces available this year, so vendors will be selected on a 1st-come basis at the meeting. Cost for the display space, table, 2 chairs, wastebasket and meeting registration is $450 for members, $500 for non-members, $150 for non-profits, and $100 for artists. Exhibit staff must register for the meeting using the online registration form, and there is no additional cost for the first registrant per exhibit. To reserve your space, register for the meeting at: http://orafs.org/registration/ and select the “Vendor Exhibit” option on the form. Any Questions? Contact: Jeff Yanke ([email protected], 541-426-3279).
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The Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society 50th Anniversary annual meeting is the premier venue for sharing fisheries science and management information in Oregon - and beyond. We typically host more than 400 professionals and offer more than 150 technical presenta-tions, plus many networking and mentoring opportunities. The chapter commits to keeping registration fees low to encourage participation among students and profession-als from all employment levels. We are able to keep this commitment thanks to annual meeting sponsors. The sponsorships we receive from agencies, industries, and other entities constitute a large and important part of the Chapter’s support. Contribu-
tions of in-kind services (e.g. printing) and direct funding help defray meeting costs; and help support our student programs including 4-5 annual scholarships, student-mentor social event, and student registration discounts and complimentary lodging. Sponsorships generally range from $500 to $5,000 each, and are widely recognized in print within our meeting pro-gram, on posters at the meeting registration desk, and on our website. Please consider arranging a sponsorship from your organization, or naming the ORAFS as a recipi-ent in your non-profit community giving campaigns or matching donation programs.
W H E R E T O S T A Y ? L O D G I N G D E T A I L S F O R T H E A N N U A L M E E T I N G
66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401 Tel: 1-541-342-2000
ORAFS has reserved a block of rooms at the newly remodeled Eugene Hilton, in the heart of downtown Eugene. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the indoor pool, work out in the fitness center or explore downtown Eugene. After a long day in the conference center, unwind in the comfortable guest room offering classic American furnishings, a 32-inch TV and mini-balcony. The 2014 Lane County Government Per Diem rate of $94.00 will be hon-ored for conference attendees ($114 for double occupancy). Parking fees will be complementary for all hotel guests and conference attendees. The block of rooms and special rate are available now, and will be held through February 10, 2014. After this date, the block of rooms will be opened to the general public, and the Eugene Hilton cannot guarantee that
the special rate can be granted. You can call the Eugene Hilton directly at 1-800-937-6660 or online through this link. A credit card number or 1 night’s advance deposit will be required to secure a room out of the room block. The Hilton cancellation policy states if you cancel less than 7 days prior to arrival, you will be charged one night’s room and tax. Reserve your room before February 10, 2014, to get our special rate! Make your reserva-tions at: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/E/EUGEHHF-AF14-20140224/index.jhtml
S E E K I N G S P O N S O R S
F O R T H E 5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y A N N U A L M E E T I N G
To be recognized in print, sponsorships must be received by January 10, 2014.
To become a Sponsor of the 2014 Annual Meeting, please contact: Todd Buchholz, President, ORAFS at [email protected]
Newly remodeled rooms at the Eugene Hilton
The Eugene Hilton is located downtown near all of Eugene’s amenities.
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Disseminating our work is the heart and soul of the annual meetings. The program committee welcomes your abstract for oral presentations and posters. As always, the meeting will include a poster session that encourages discussion between authors and attendees and provides great networking opportunities. Abstracts for ALL presentations and posters must be submitted by using the online abstract form, which is accepting abstracts now. Although the form does most of the work for you, there are a few things to do BEFORE you log onto the form:
1) Develop a brief but descriptive title, avoiding acronyms or scientific names in the title unless the common name is not widely known.
2) List all authors, their affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. 3) Type a succinct abstract of <300 words that summarizes your objectives, methods, and findings. This can
be cut and pasted into the abstract box of the form to reduce your online time and help avoid system crashes.
All presenters will receive an e-mail confirmation of their abstract submission and will be notified of acceptance by January 6th, 2014. Designated time and place of presentations will be made available by January 17, 2014. Poster Session and Trade Show Details: The Poster Session and Trade Show Social will be held Wednesday night, February 26, 2014. The ORAFS Annual Meeting will provide space for up to 32 posters. Posters, not to exceed 4 ft x 4 ft, can be set-up from noon - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, and must be removed no later than 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb 28, 2014. Poster display boards will be provided; however, authors will be required to provide their own means of poster attachment (i.e., push-pins). When preparing your poster, please consider items such as font size, font color, graphics, etc., that will enable people to view your poster clearly from 3-6 ft away. Questions? Contact Kevin McDonnell at (507) 319-0221 or [email protected]; or Trade Show chair Jeff Yanke at (541) 426-3279 or [email protected].
ORAFS counts on the donations to, and proceeds from, the Raffle and Auction at the annual meeting to help fund our scholarship programs and keep meeting fees low. For donors, it’s a great way to advertise products and services to our large and targeted audience. In addition, it’s always a fun part of the banquet! Some of the most popular items in past years have been fish art, prints, handmade items, guided fishing trips, outdoor gear, professional fisheries gear, books, and fine beverages. We ask that you please consider donating or contacting your favorite local vendors to gather donations. Our members have always helped make this a great success in the past and we’re looking forward to doing the same for this year’s 50th annual meeting in Eugene!
S H O W O F F A N D S H A R E Y O U R P R O D U C T S , S E R V I C E S ,
E X P E R I E N C E , A R T A N D O T H E R S K I L L S !
To Donate or Assist, Contact: Luke Schultz ([email protected]) or Kevin McDonnell ([email protected])
T H E R A F F L E A N D A U C T I O N N E E D Y O U R H E L P !
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As the summer field season concludes and you head back into the office or the classroom, it is a good time to reflect not only on your accomplishments over the past year, but also on those of your peers. There are so many folks out there doing outstanding work, it is time to recognize them! You can now nominate them for an award to be presented at this year’s annual meeting. You know who these people are...the hardworking peer, the inspirational mentor, the energetic teacher, the partner from another agency, the private landowner who worked so hard to do that great habitat work, or the team who overcame great obstacles to accomplish something unique. Now is a great time to start putting your thoughts on paper so you will have plenty of time to refine your nomination before the due date of December 20, 2013. For all awards except Broken Oar, you should indicate how the nominee’s efforts are above and beyond their regular job. All awards are discretionary- none are required to be given each year. Lifetime Achievement Award For those people who go above and beyond year after year. This highly prestigious award should go to an individual who has made a substantial lifetime contribution to fisheries. Substantial lifetime contributions to the American Fisheries Society and/or Oregon Chapter are also recommended. This individual should have actively participated in other conservation, professional, or social organizations that promote sound fisheries and resource management practices. They must be a member of the AFS Parent Society as well as the Oregon Chapter. This award will be presented to a maximum of one person per year. Fishery Worker of the Year This is one of the Chapter’s highest individual awards for fisheries professionals. Nominees must be AFS members in good standing who are responsible for substantial single or sustained accomplishments above and beyond their regular job, often spanning many years. Nominations should indicate how efforts are related to the goals of guiding and influencing sound resource practices. Fishery Team of the Year This award recognizes outstanding teams that merit acknowledgement for excellent work beyond an Award of Merit. The stringent award criteria are similar to the Fishery Worker of the Year, but for team efforts. This
award recognizes the collaborative efforts to understand and manage fisheries resources, and that these efforts frequently cross geographic, disciplinary and socioeconomic boundaries. At least one nominee of the team must be an AFS member in good standing. The team or group must have been responsible for substantial single or sustained accomplishments. Each member of the team nominated must have produced a substantial portion of the work. Nominations should indicate how they are related to the goals of guiding or influencing sound resource practices. To demonstrate equivalent contributions, describe substantive contributions of each member of the team. Award of Merit This award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations that have made special contributions, above and beyond normal job requirements, to fisheries science or the American Fisheries Society over one or more years. Successful nominees display evidence of creativity, cooperation and results. Nominees do not need to be AFS members. Bill Wingfield Memorial Award in Fish Culture Nominees should be individuals or groups that have contributed significantly to advancing fish culture (including fish health) in Oregon. AFS members or non-members may be nominated. Broken Oar Award Everyone’s favorite award, and just for fun, the Broken Oar Award is presented for “outstanding display of field technique and coordination.” No doubt you already have some nominees in mind from this year’s field season! AFS members or non-members may be nominated. Description of awards criteria, suggestions about how to write nominations, and the nomination form are all posted on the ORAFS website at: http://orafs.org/awards/ or can be obtained by contacting the Awards Chair, Colleen Fagan 541-962-1835 [email protected] or Michele Weaver 503-947-6254 [email protected].
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS: December 20,
2013.
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For the 50th annual meeting (Feb 25-28 Eugene), the OR-AFS Executive Committee is planning a reunion social for retired members to come and renew old friendships, relive the memories, and create some new ones. After an initial retiree-only gathering, current members will be allowed to join retired members to meet some of the characters they have heard about and to make new friends, to compare notes about how the Chapter operates now as compared to historically, and how different challenges were and are being met. Please pass this on to retired members, and if you are retired, please join us! To organize this gathering, our history will be divided it into five 10-year periods starting with 1964 through 1973 and ending with 1994 through 2013. We are working on a display that will list major accomplishments and challenges during each of these 10-year segments. Many old photos of historic meetings and members are being digitized and will also be displayed. We are also looking for photos of the various Chapter presidents from the era when they served (see the Summer 2013 PP for the list of past presidents). Don Ratliff, Holly Huchko, Michele Weaver, and Jim Hall are working on this effort. They will be going through old correspondence and copies of the newsletters, and they are also contacting historically-active members to record recollections and gather photos of the different eras for these displays. If you would like to assist with this effort, please contact our current historian, Don Ratliff, at (541) 475-2725 (evenings) or [email protected].
The 50th Annual Meeting of the Oregon Chapter American Fisheries Society will be held at the newly-remodeled Hilton Eugene and Conference Center in Eugene, OR February 25th to the 28th, 2014. Please visit the Oregon Chapter AFS website at www.orafs.org for more information about the 2014 annual meeting and associated activities, papers and posters, lodging information, and how to volunteer! This year's annual meeting will be a commemoration of the Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society's 50th Anniversary. The theme for this meeting will be: “Reflecting On Our Past, Focusing On Our Present, and Preparing For Our Future.” Your Executive Committee has been working very hard to plan an engaging program that is fitting to our chapters Semicentennial! We hope that you will join us in celebrating our chapter’s rich history. Registration for the 2014 ORAFS Annual Meeting is available online now. The General Registration Fees are $195 for AFS members, $245 for non-members, $60 for students, $160 for retired members and $185 for retired non-members. However, if you register before the early registration deadline January 24th, 2014, you will receive $50 off ($25 off for students) the price of registration so be sure to sign up early!!! The General Registration fee includes access to all technical sessions and social events including the poster and tradeshow social, the awards lunch, raffle/auction, and more. The banquet dinner is $35, Texas-Hold'em tournament is $25 and our returning 5 K Spawning Run (or 2 Mile Carcass Crawl) will be $20 with a commemorative T-Shirt. Click here to register. You can also visit our website, www.orafs.org, for the latest information and to access the registration page. If, after checking the websites, you have any questions, please contact Tony Siniscal at [email protected].
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Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting
and
REGISTER TODAY by
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W A I T, D I D Y O U S A Y M E X I C O ! ? !
P R O F E S S I O N A L T R A V E L F U N D S A R E A V A I L A B L E F O R W E S T E R N D I V I S I O N M E E T I N G ( A P R I L 7 - 1 1 ) I N
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Nomination Deadline: Thursday, October 31st, 2013
What funding is available? The Western Division of the American Fisheries Society is proud to announce that there are opportunities for funding to offset professional travel to the 2014 Annual Meeting in Mazatlan Mexico.
What are the Criteria for applying?
1. Preference will be given to those presenting an oral (symposia or general session) or poster presentation at the Mazatlan meeting.
2. Preference will be given to those applicants who serve on a planning committee for the Mazatlan meeting.
3. Applicant must demonstrate that their employer will not allow or pay for attendance otherwise.
4. Applicant must be a member in good standing of a chapter within the Western Division
5. These funds apply only to a non-student, Professional-level or retired individual (employed by state,
federal or private entity for compensation as a means of livelihood). Both the Chapters within
Western Division and Western Division itself will have opportunities for student travel to Mazatlan
that are separate from this opportunity.
6. Individual awards will be a maximum of $1,500 each and can include meeting registration, round-trip
airline fare, parking fees, hotel costs and transportation to/from the airport. Preference will be given
to those applicants who can provide some match to offset total cost.
When will successful applicant be notified? Evaluation of the applications will be completed by the Executive Committee of the Western Division American Fisheries Society and successful applicants
will be notified by November 15, 2013.
How do I Apply? Submit your application electronically at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18H763l0qYRxZo2ZhOCzGtHMhImE4P2GdTHZsSA5LVcI/viewform
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : 6 4 T H A N N U A L N O R T H W E S T
F I S H C U L T U R E C O N F E R E N C E
Program: The program features sessions on topics including applied aquaculture, aquaculture in research and management, fish health and nutrition, new technologies/new programs, and diversity in aquaculture with regard to species, design, and methodology. When: December 3-5, 2013 Where: Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho Registration: Click here to register. For more information: Visit the conference web site. Sponsors include: Your ORAFS chapter!
Do you have something newsworthy to share? Submissions from ORAFS members are welcome!
Do you have an update on interesting work you would like to share with the
membership? Are you interested in providing a Fishery Feature or Field Note to tell the membership about your recent project? Would you like to contribute an editorial to our
Members’ Musings section?
If so, please submit you story or thoughts to Allison Evans at: [email protected] deadlines for news items are: Dec. 15; March 15; June 15; and Sept.15.
The newsletter is published approximately two weeks after submissions are received.
Submissions used as time and space allows
P I S C A T O R I A L P R E S S G U I D E L I N E S
& C A L L F O R S U B M I S S I O N S
ASAP: students register/volunteer for free lodging ASAP: vendors register (1st come, 1st serve) ASAP: Notify chapter historian Don Ratliff if you have
historical materials to contribute to the 50th anniversary celebration
Oct. 31, 2013: Travel fund applications due for Mexico Dec. 13, 2013: Abstracts due for 50th anniversary meeting Dec. 13, 2013: Chapter Resolutions due
Dec. 15, 2013: Submissions due for next newsletter Dec. 20, 2013: ExCom nominations due Dec. 20, 2013: Award nominations due Dec. 31, 2013: Student scholarship applications due Jan. 10, 2014: Sponsorships due to be recognized in print Jan. 24, 2014: Early registration ends for Annual Meeting Feb. 10, 2014: Last day to reserve hotel room at AFS rate Feb. 25-28, 2014: 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
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Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
www.orafs.org
CHANGE OF ADDRESS & MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS:
To join or change address, go to www.fisheries.org and be sure to sign up for the Oregon
Chapter. Also visit www.orafs.org/membership to join our listserve and get other chapter information.
Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Mission
Improve the conservation and sustainability of Oregon fishery resources and their aquatic ecosystems for long-term public
benefit by advancing science, education, and public discourse concerning fisheries and aquatic science and by promoting the
development of fisheries professionals.
2013-2014 OREGON CHAPTER AFS EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE OFFICERS (ORAFS EXCOM)
President: Todd Buchholz
541-751-4350; [email protected]
President-Elect: Mike Gauvin
541-325-1085; [email protected]
Past-President: Jeff Yanke
541-426-3279; [email protected]
Vice President: Kevin McDonnell
507-319-0221; [email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Tony Siniscal
503-298-8226; [email protected]
External Director: Holly Huchko
541-757-6157; [email protected]
Internal Director: Michele Weaver
503-947-6254; [email protected]
Student Representative: Andrew Futerman
973-534-8706; [email protected]
EXTERNAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Education and Outreach: Karen Hans and Shannon
Richardson (Co-Chairs)
541-757-4186 ext. 251; [email protected]
541-726-3515;
Fish Culture: Ryan Couture
541-487-5510 ext. 110; [email protected]
Freshwater Habitat: Bill Wall
541-820-3864; [email protected]
Legislative Committee: Jeremiah Osborne-Gowey
541-207-8105; [email protected]
Marine Habitat and Ecology: Scott Heppell
541-737-1086; [email protected]
Native Fish: Jim Capurso
503-808-2847; [email protected]
Social Media: Demian Ebert
503-227-1042 ext 22; [email protected]
Natural Production: Gary Vonderohe and Ian Tattam (Co
-Chairs)
541-888-5515; [email protected]
541-575-1167; [email protected]
INTERNAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Awards: Colleen Fagan
541-962-1835; [email protected]
Investments: Tony Siniscal
503-298-8226; [email protected]
Scholarships: Scott Heppell
541-737-1086; [email protected]
Resolutions and Bylaws: Kevin McDonnell
507-319-0221; [email protected]
AFS / TWS Liaison: Laura Tesler
503-947-6086; [email protected]
EXTERNAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Legislative Liaison: Sue Marshall, Trillium Consulting
971-506-4617; [email protected]
Webmaster: Mike Meeuwig
541-223-1576; [email protected]
INTERNAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Historian: Don Ratliff
541-325-5338; [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Allison Evans
541-231-5766; [email protected]
Additional contact information (mailing addresses, fax numbers) for all officers, committee chairs, and support personnel are available at: http://orafs.org under “Officers & Committees”.