The document outlines the vision and goals of the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (NSCSS) for 2010 as presented by President Mark McClain. The key goals are to strengthen professional relationships through Memorandums of Understanding with other soil science organizations, re-establish active committees, promote ethical practice, and develop a strategic 5-year plan through a leadership summit. The vision also details ongoing initiatives including the Registered Professional Soil Scientist program and engagement with members.
The National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists' mission is to advance soil science through professionals, promote interactions between soil scientists and communities, represent consulting soil scientists' diverse interests, facilitate experience sharing, and foster ethical conduct. The Society aims to strengthen relationships through memorandums of understanding with other organizations and promote professionalism, cooperation, and ethical practice. It oversees various committees and the Registered Professional Soil Scientist program. The Society president discusses the roles and goals of committees, the Soil Profiles newsletter, and strategic planning efforts.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) provides members with opportunities to network through their 35 local sections across 9 regions, international sections in over 40 countries, and 75 specialist interest groups. The RSC also offers career resources and services, discounts on publications and events, and financial support through grants and bursaries. Members can access these benefits through the MyRSC online portal and by contacting the RSC's specialists in areas like careers, interest groups, and the benevolent fund.
The document outlines many benefits of membership in the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (NSCSS). Key benefits include technical support and information sharing, opportunities for professional growth through training and education, business development resources, advocacy and representation at the national level to promote the soil science profession, and maintenance of a code of ethics. Membership costs approximately 27 cents per day but provides access to a network of peers and significant resources to support soil scientists in their work.
This 3-sentence summary provides the high-level information from the NELLCO Strategic Plan document:
The document outlines the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan for the New England Law Library Consortium (NELLCO), including their mission, values, history, goals and objectives. NELLCO's goals are to maximize benefits for their member law libraries and support innovative resource sharing. The plan discusses growing NELLCO's activities and membership while maintaining their collaborative approach.
IARPC Releases Arctic Research Plan 2017-2021Jessica Rohde
The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) developed a 5-year research plan for 2017-2021 to coordinate Arctic research across 14 US federal agencies. The plan identifies 9 research goals and 34 objectives across 7 research themes, including health, atmosphere, sea ice, ecosystems, glaciers, permafrost, and coastal resilience. It establishes collaboration teams to advance objectives led by federal agencies, academics, and other organizations. The plan aims to improve scientific understanding of the Arctic and support regional resilience through coordinated interagency research.
TMDiary Journal of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - Summer 2016Sara Berg
TMDiary is the Journal of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. In the Summer 2016 issue, my article, "3 New Ways to Market Your Dental Practice for Digital Survival" appeared on page 16. In this article I discuss marketing and its need in Dentistry, especially for Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine practices.
The National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists' mission is to advance soil science through professionals, promote interactions between soil scientists and communities, represent consulting soil scientists' diverse interests, facilitate experience sharing, and foster ethical conduct. The Society aims to strengthen relationships through memorandums of understanding with other organizations and promote professionalism, cooperation, and ethical practice. It oversees various committees and the Registered Professional Soil Scientist program. The Society president discusses the roles and goals of committees, the Soil Profiles newsletter, and strategic planning efforts.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) provides members with opportunities to network through their 35 local sections across 9 regions, international sections in over 40 countries, and 75 specialist interest groups. The RSC also offers career resources and services, discounts on publications and events, and financial support through grants and bursaries. Members can access these benefits through the MyRSC online portal and by contacting the RSC's specialists in areas like careers, interest groups, and the benevolent fund.
The document outlines many benefits of membership in the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (NSCSS). Key benefits include technical support and information sharing, opportunities for professional growth through training and education, business development resources, advocacy and representation at the national level to promote the soil science profession, and maintenance of a code of ethics. Membership costs approximately 27 cents per day but provides access to a network of peers and significant resources to support soil scientists in their work.
This 3-sentence summary provides the high-level information from the NELLCO Strategic Plan document:
The document outlines the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan for the New England Law Library Consortium (NELLCO), including their mission, values, history, goals and objectives. NELLCO's goals are to maximize benefits for their member law libraries and support innovative resource sharing. The plan discusses growing NELLCO's activities and membership while maintaining their collaborative approach.
IARPC Releases Arctic Research Plan 2017-2021Jessica Rohde
The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) developed a 5-year research plan for 2017-2021 to coordinate Arctic research across 14 US federal agencies. The plan identifies 9 research goals and 34 objectives across 7 research themes, including health, atmosphere, sea ice, ecosystems, glaciers, permafrost, and coastal resilience. It establishes collaboration teams to advance objectives led by federal agencies, academics, and other organizations. The plan aims to improve scientific understanding of the Arctic and support regional resilience through coordinated interagency research.
TMDiary Journal of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - Summer 2016Sara Berg
TMDiary is the Journal of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. In the Summer 2016 issue, my article, "3 New Ways to Market Your Dental Practice for Digital Survival" appeared on page 16. In this article I discuss marketing and its need in Dentistry, especially for Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine practices.
The document summarizes the origins and establishment of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). It describes how Rainer Martens convened a planning group in 2006 to discuss forming a new national organization to unite and promote the field of kinesiology. This group, consisting of leaders in kinesiology, met in 2007 and established AKA, electing Jerry Thomas as President. They held a second meeting to further develop the organization, finalizing bylaws and other structural aspects. The goal of AKA is to provide a unified voice for kinesiology and help promote its role in improving public health and well-being.
This document outlines the Mayi Kuwayu study, a longitudinal cohort study led by Ray Lovett that aims to develop cultural wellbeing indicators with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It will assess how cultural factors relate to health risks and outcomes. The study is guided by national health plans and research directions calling for evidence on the role of culture in Indigenous health. It uses a conceptual model relating cultural determinants to other factors and health. The study involves community engagement to design the survey and indicators, and will recruit nationally through Medicare data with additional community sampling. Initial pilots have occurred and the next steps include further indicator development, national recruitment and testing, and longitudinal data collection and linkage to examine relationships over time.
The December 3, 2002 meeting minutes of the Oak Ridge Reservation Health Effects Subcommittee (ORRHES) were summarized as follows:
1. A special orientation session was held for new ORRHES members to learn about the history and activities of the subcommittee.
2. Updates were provided on the status of various ORRHES work groups and their activities and accomplishments.
3. A presentation was given on thyroid disorders to be followed by a public comment period and work group recommendations session.
4. The EPA agreed to present on the status of their soil sampling effort in the Scarboro community.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
C1.04: GOOS Biology and Ecosystems Panel - In a complex space can we fit a si...Blue Planet Symposium
There is no single model that describes how marine biodiversity and ecosystems are fairing or predict how they will change in the future under increasing anthropogenic pressures. Thus there is no unique set of Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) for biological components of the ecosystem that will satisfy the scientific understanding needed to support and monitor management actions. Yet there is a need to come to international agreement on a set of variables that can be developed globally to support advanced and advancing countries and international conventions in understanding and managing the marine environment. The DPSIR framework is a commonly accepted framework used to identify the information needs to understand and manage human impacts on the environment and provides one high level model that can guide the process to identify EOVs. It is a complex space with many existing initiatives that we need to integrate with and build on. In this talk we are seeking input and feedback on our early progress in filling in this framework:
D what are the societal questions, sectoral trends, national and international obligations and that Drive the need to monitor marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
P what are the human Pressures affecting the environment that are or will impact marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
S what are the existing initiatives that could be built on to measure the State of the marine environment
I what are the priority Impacts on the marine environment that need to be monitored and how well do existing initiatives address those needs – what are the key gaps
R which monitoring information is most likely to be used to help society Respond to identified impacts
The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) is a committee made up of representatives from 16 US federal agencies that coordinates Arctic research across the government. It was established by the 1984 Arctic Research Policy Act and develops a 5-year Arctic research plan. IARPC consults with Arctic researchers and stakeholders and practices open government. It has 9 collaboration teams focused on Arctic issues like health, climate change, and ecosystems that bring together federal and non-federal scientists and stakeholders to implement the research plan.
This document provides the agenda for a three-day meeting of the Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD) New Investigator Meeting held from January 26-28, 2015 at the Atlantica Resort & Conference Centre in Oak Island, Nova Scotia. The agenda includes sessions on grant writing, career development, knowledge translation, building partnerships, and citizen engagement. It also includes presentations from researchers and partners, as well as opportunities for networking through poster presentations and social events.
The document provides a history of Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR) and the National Coordinating Center. It discusses how early work included developing data standards, funding research through mini-grants, and convening networking opportunities. It also summarizes how the coordinating center aims to advance the field through activities like establishing an endnote library, supporting practice-based research networks, and increasing communication and visibility of PHSSR through various channels. In closing, it reflects on lessons learned about the challenges of cross-sector coordination and promoting underrepresented areas of research like PHSSR.
The document summarizes the Research Data Alliance (RDA), including its vision of open data sharing across disciplines to address societal challenges, groups working on specific issues, and governance structure involving a council, secretariat, and technical advisory board to guide its work. RDA has over 4,000 members from over 100 countries working in various interest and working groups to develop standards and recommendations to make data sharing and use more effective.
This document provides an agenda for ACTrees Day being held on November 4, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It includes welcome messages from various speakers, an overview of the ACTrees Board of Directors and staff, a financial overview and sponsorships for 2014, and the day's agenda which covers topics like the strategic plan, programs, partnerships, engagement, and elections.
Here is a new interview on the topic of design and compliance. Thanks to Roy Snell, editor Reba Kieke, and the Journal of Health Care Compliance for the interview on why applying design to the compliance field is useful, as well as a little about compliance during an expedition. http://andrampopa.co/news/
All Hands Organizing Committee Intro CallEarthCube
The document outlines plans for gathering feedback on a draft EarthCube governance charter from various geoscience stakeholders. It discusses organizing an all-hands meeting in June 2014 to review and finalize the charter. It proposes distributing the draft charter and structure for crowdsourced feedback through online surveys of specific groups. The feedback would be analyzed and synthesized before presenting a finalized charter for approval.
This document summarizes the president's column from the newsletter of the Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU). It discusses upcoming initiatives and leadership changes for the CGU. The president thanks outgoing president Gary Jarvis for his leadership over two successful annual CGU meetings. It also acknowledges new and continuing members of the CGU executive committee and highlights initiatives like the proposed Canadian Societies for the Geophysical Sciences and upcoming joint meetings with related organizations.
The document discusses the formation and purpose of the Nehemiah Council at Kalamazoo Christian School Association. The Council was formed to analyze trends, make long-term recommendations, and assist with implementing strategic plans to address challenges like declining enrollment and ensuring financial stability and alignment with the school's mission. The summary includes key details about the Council's membership, values, issues being addressed, and vision for 2015.
FOQUSAphasia Informational Meeting 1.22.20Brielle Stark
This document provides information about the FOQUSAphasia working group, which aims to improve research on spoken discourse in aphasia. It discusses the background, motivation, goals and structure of the working group. The working group has two task forces - one focused on best practices including creating reporting standards, and one focused on methodology/data quality including building a test-retest database. Current progress includes surveying the field on reporting standards and a pilot study to evaluate reliability of discourse data collection. Next steps include disseminating information on the group and electing leadership teams for the task forces. The long-term goals include international collaboration to advance the evidence base on discourse assessment and treatment for people with aphasia.
The 24th annual conference of the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) was held from October 14-16, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The conference theme was "The Road Ahead" and featured keynote speakers, breakout sessions on topics like developmental education and nursing, and social events like a talent show, poker run/walk, and dance. Over 100 exhibitors were on-site showcasing products and services. The conference provided professional development and networking opportunities for administrators, faculty and staff at Arkansas' two-year colleges.
Choctaw Nation Introduction to Organization RestructureShadoka
The Choctaw Nation underwent an organizational restructuring to better support its long term goals and growth. A committee evaluated the current structure and recommended changes to improve access to services, efficiency, and communication. The new structure consolidated over 20 departments into 4 main divisions: Administrative, Commercial, Member Services, and Health Services. The restructuring aims to ease access to services, strengthen operations and culture, and position the Nation for sustainability over the next 100 years.
The document summarizes the origins and establishment of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). It describes how Rainer Martens convened a planning group in 2006 to discuss forming a new national organization to unite and promote the field of kinesiology. This group, consisting of leaders in kinesiology, met in 2007 and established AKA, electing Jerry Thomas as President. They held a second meeting to further develop the organization, finalizing bylaws and other structural aspects. The goal of AKA is to provide a unified voice for kinesiology and help promote its role in improving public health and well-being.
This document outlines the Mayi Kuwayu study, a longitudinal cohort study led by Ray Lovett that aims to develop cultural wellbeing indicators with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It will assess how cultural factors relate to health risks and outcomes. The study is guided by national health plans and research directions calling for evidence on the role of culture in Indigenous health. It uses a conceptual model relating cultural determinants to other factors and health. The study involves community engagement to design the survey and indicators, and will recruit nationally through Medicare data with additional community sampling. Initial pilots have occurred and the next steps include further indicator development, national recruitment and testing, and longitudinal data collection and linkage to examine relationships over time.
The December 3, 2002 meeting minutes of the Oak Ridge Reservation Health Effects Subcommittee (ORRHES) were summarized as follows:
1. A special orientation session was held for new ORRHES members to learn about the history and activities of the subcommittee.
2. Updates were provided on the status of various ORRHES work groups and their activities and accomplishments.
3. A presentation was given on thyroid disorders to be followed by a public comment period and work group recommendations session.
4. The EPA agreed to present on the status of their soil sampling effort in the Scarboro community.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
C1.04: GOOS Biology and Ecosystems Panel - In a complex space can we fit a si...Blue Planet Symposium
There is no single model that describes how marine biodiversity and ecosystems are fairing or predict how they will change in the future under increasing anthropogenic pressures. Thus there is no unique set of Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) for biological components of the ecosystem that will satisfy the scientific understanding needed to support and monitor management actions. Yet there is a need to come to international agreement on a set of variables that can be developed globally to support advanced and advancing countries and international conventions in understanding and managing the marine environment. The DPSIR framework is a commonly accepted framework used to identify the information needs to understand and manage human impacts on the environment and provides one high level model that can guide the process to identify EOVs. It is a complex space with many existing initiatives that we need to integrate with and build on. In this talk we are seeking input and feedback on our early progress in filling in this framework:
D what are the societal questions, sectoral trends, national and international obligations and that Drive the need to monitor marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
P what are the human Pressures affecting the environment that are or will impact marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
S what are the existing initiatives that could be built on to measure the State of the marine environment
I what are the priority Impacts on the marine environment that need to be monitored and how well do existing initiatives address those needs – what are the key gaps
R which monitoring information is most likely to be used to help society Respond to identified impacts
The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) is a committee made up of representatives from 16 US federal agencies that coordinates Arctic research across the government. It was established by the 1984 Arctic Research Policy Act and develops a 5-year Arctic research plan. IARPC consults with Arctic researchers and stakeholders and practices open government. It has 9 collaboration teams focused on Arctic issues like health, climate change, and ecosystems that bring together federal and non-federal scientists and stakeholders to implement the research plan.
This document provides the agenda for a three-day meeting of the Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD) New Investigator Meeting held from January 26-28, 2015 at the Atlantica Resort & Conference Centre in Oak Island, Nova Scotia. The agenda includes sessions on grant writing, career development, knowledge translation, building partnerships, and citizen engagement. It also includes presentations from researchers and partners, as well as opportunities for networking through poster presentations and social events.
The document provides a history of Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR) and the National Coordinating Center. It discusses how early work included developing data standards, funding research through mini-grants, and convening networking opportunities. It also summarizes how the coordinating center aims to advance the field through activities like establishing an endnote library, supporting practice-based research networks, and increasing communication and visibility of PHSSR through various channels. In closing, it reflects on lessons learned about the challenges of cross-sector coordination and promoting underrepresented areas of research like PHSSR.
The document summarizes the Research Data Alliance (RDA), including its vision of open data sharing across disciplines to address societal challenges, groups working on specific issues, and governance structure involving a council, secretariat, and technical advisory board to guide its work. RDA has over 4,000 members from over 100 countries working in various interest and working groups to develop standards and recommendations to make data sharing and use more effective.
This document provides an agenda for ACTrees Day being held on November 4, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It includes welcome messages from various speakers, an overview of the ACTrees Board of Directors and staff, a financial overview and sponsorships for 2014, and the day's agenda which covers topics like the strategic plan, programs, partnerships, engagement, and elections.
Here is a new interview on the topic of design and compliance. Thanks to Roy Snell, editor Reba Kieke, and the Journal of Health Care Compliance for the interview on why applying design to the compliance field is useful, as well as a little about compliance during an expedition. http://andrampopa.co/news/
All Hands Organizing Committee Intro CallEarthCube
The document outlines plans for gathering feedback on a draft EarthCube governance charter from various geoscience stakeholders. It discusses organizing an all-hands meeting in June 2014 to review and finalize the charter. It proposes distributing the draft charter and structure for crowdsourced feedback through online surveys of specific groups. The feedback would be analyzed and synthesized before presenting a finalized charter for approval.
This document summarizes the president's column from the newsletter of the Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU). It discusses upcoming initiatives and leadership changes for the CGU. The president thanks outgoing president Gary Jarvis for his leadership over two successful annual CGU meetings. It also acknowledges new and continuing members of the CGU executive committee and highlights initiatives like the proposed Canadian Societies for the Geophysical Sciences and upcoming joint meetings with related organizations.
The document discusses the formation and purpose of the Nehemiah Council at Kalamazoo Christian School Association. The Council was formed to analyze trends, make long-term recommendations, and assist with implementing strategic plans to address challenges like declining enrollment and ensuring financial stability and alignment with the school's mission. The summary includes key details about the Council's membership, values, issues being addressed, and vision for 2015.
FOQUSAphasia Informational Meeting 1.22.20Brielle Stark
This document provides information about the FOQUSAphasia working group, which aims to improve research on spoken discourse in aphasia. It discusses the background, motivation, goals and structure of the working group. The working group has two task forces - one focused on best practices including creating reporting standards, and one focused on methodology/data quality including building a test-retest database. Current progress includes surveying the field on reporting standards and a pilot study to evaluate reliability of discourse data collection. Next steps include disseminating information on the group and electing leadership teams for the task forces. The long-term goals include international collaboration to advance the evidence base on discourse assessment and treatment for people with aphasia.
The 24th annual conference of the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) was held from October 14-16, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The conference theme was "The Road Ahead" and featured keynote speakers, breakout sessions on topics like developmental education and nursing, and social events like a talent show, poker run/walk, and dance. Over 100 exhibitors were on-site showcasing products and services. The conference provided professional development and networking opportunities for administrators, faculty and staff at Arkansas' two-year colleges.
Choctaw Nation Introduction to Organization RestructureShadoka
The Choctaw Nation underwent an organizational restructuring to better support its long term goals and growth. A committee evaluated the current structure and recommended changes to improve access to services, efficiency, and communication. The new structure consolidated over 20 departments into 4 main divisions: Administrative, Commercial, Member Services, and Health Services. The restructuring aims to ease access to services, strengthen operations and culture, and position the Nation for sustainability over the next 100 years.
Similar to NSCSS Presidential Vision For 2010 (20)
2. NSCSS Mission Statement The mission of the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. is: To advance the discipline and practice of soil science by professionals, To promote quality interaction between professional soil scientists and their communities, To represent the diverse consulting, service and business interests of professional soil scientists, To facilitate the exchange of business and soil science experiences within the Society, and To foster professional and ethical conduct in the soil science discipline.
7. MOU with the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) Many NSCSS members are also Wetland Scientists. It makes sense to cooperate more formally with SWS. I am working with current SWS President, Andy Baldwin on an MOU.
8. MOU with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Most NSCSS members are involved with soil erosion and sediment control in some manner. It makes sense to cooperate more formally with IECA. I am working with current IECA President, Michael Chase on an MOU.
9. MOU with the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Many NSCSS members are retired from SCS or NRCS. SWCS is one of the professional societies that they have been aligned with. It makes sense to cooperate more formally with SWCS because of our MOU with NRCS and the NCSS. I am working with current SWCS President, Gary Steinhardt on an MOU.
10. Soil Profiles Soil Profiles newsletter The Voice of the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. Printing and Distribution by the Executive Committee Questionnaire
11. Soil Profiles Questionnaire Regular Features in Soil Profiles: President’s Message, Mark Your Calendar, New Members, and Mark Your Calendar Would you like to see these features again? Dr. Dirt, Dear Augie, NSCSS Book Corner, Cool Websites, Committees, Founders Corner, Dokuchaev Award, Editorials, Member Biography, In Passing (Obituary), and Classifieds
12. Executive Secretary and Virtual Office Executive Secretary, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant? Sue PaDelford (InterMountain Resources in Sandpoint, Idaho) Virtual Office in Raleigh, North Carolina Larry Baldwin and Phil Small are evaluating this. Reduced cost and continuity
13. Re-Establishment of Committees The Bylaws are very clear as to the need for committees as an integral part of our functioning as a Society. One primary goal that I have as President is to function effectively with committees and to empower new people in leadership responsibilities.
14. Standing Committees Standing Committees: Nominating Committee Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Professional Conduct
15. Standing Committees Nominating Committee Pablo Scoles, Chair (term expires 2011) Philip Small (term expires 2011) Kevin Raley (term expires 2012) Supposed to have six members as appointed by the Board (there are three vacancies)
19. RPSS evaluation Combine two Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct Relationship with ARCPACS, CSSE, and State Licensed Soil Scientists
20. RPSS and Ethics Evaluation of the Registered Professional Soil Scientist (RPSS) program Is RPSS needed? Ethical practice, credentials, and recognition are essential. What is its purpose? What is it accomplishing? Recommendation to combine two Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct Relationship with ARCPACS
28. I have made suggestions for some changes.Addition of Fellows, Chapters (modification)
29. Technical Committee Technical Committee Jim Knuteson, Chair Technical Bulletins for Website Use of HCl in soil investigations (draft) Use of dipyridyl in soil investigations (draft) Earth Colapse and Safety (draft)
31. Policies and Procedures Committee The Executive Committee will be updating and compiling all NSCSS Policies and Procedures. I am recommending that a PDF manual be posted on the website.
32. Internet Communications Lorene Lynn, Chair Shari Meeks Alex Baldwin Paul Reynolds Rachel Stull Lexi Jones What is the Internet Communication Committee?
33. Internet Communications What is the Internet Communications Committee? The purpose of this committee is to explore and implement effective means of professional and social networking using the Internet.
35. Membership, Marketing, and Public Relations Committee Hal Owen, Chair Steve Currie The purpose of this committee is to evaluate membership trends, increase membership, promote our profession at meetings and other venues.
36. Training Committee Vacant Chair The purpose of this committee is: To share our expertise and experience through formal and regular training. To generate income for the Society. To provide teaching opportunities for NSCSS members. To provide learning opportunities for NSCSS members.
37. NSCSS Annual Meeting Formalize the Policies, Procedures, and Process for the NSCSS Annual Meetings Hal Owen President-Elect and Chair Pierre Bordenave, Annual Meeting Coordinator
38. Licensing & Certification Committee Lisa Palazzi, Chair On-going soil science licensing efforts in: Washington (Lisa Palazzi) South Carolina (Dennis DeFrancesco and Bob Eppinette) Virginia (Vacant) Florida (Oren Reedy, Scott Franz, and Frank Watts) Tennessee (Kevin Raley)
39. NSCSS & SSSA Scholarship Committee Larry Baldwin, Chair Steve Currie Nan Gray Phil Small John Zupancic The Board will be making new appointments
40. Liaisons SSSA Liaison (Larry Baldwin) NRCS & NCSS Liaisons (Phil Small and Frank Watts) SWS Liaison (Oren Reddy and Hal Owen) IECA Liaison (Vacant) SWCS Liaison (Phil Small and Frank Watts)
41. National Academies, Committee for the Advancement of Soil Science Pierre Bordenave, Liaison This is an unprecedented representation from a private-sector soil scientist. Pierre’s term is until 2013.
43. History & Photography David Ralston, Chair The purpose of the committee is to assemble historical information and photographs of NSCSS and our members in action.
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46. Other Member Involvement Pierre Bordenave : Council Soil Science Examiners (SSSA) U.S. National Committee for Soil Science (to 2013) (NAS) Russell Losco: Editor, Soil Survey Horizons Kevin Raley: Council of Soil Science Examiners (CSSE) Oren Reedy: Standards and Ethics (SSSA), CPSS/SC (SSSA) Philip Small: Liaison to United States Consortium of Soil Science Associations (USCSSA)
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48. Contact Information Mark S. McClainSoil Scientist/Soil Classifier & Terrestrial/Wetland EcologistCPSS/CPSC/CPESC/RPSS/PWSLicensed Soil Scientist in AL, IN, MN, MS, NC, and SC SOILS1® Soil Science Experts “A Soil Science Network™” Litigation Consulting and Expert Witness Testimony 204 Hunters Ridge, Canton, GA 30114Cell Phone: 765.212.7645(SOIL)♦ E-mail: mmcclain1313@comcast.net ♦ Website: www.soils1.com National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. (NSCSS) www.nscss.org President-Elect (2009) President (2010) Director-at-Large (2009-2011) Editor of Soil Profiles "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." --Aldo Leopold