Call for Nominations – 2026-27 AFS-OC Executive Committee

AFS-OC Members:

We are accepting nominations for the following positions on the Executive Committee of the Ontario Chapter of the American Fisheries Society for 2026-27.

President-Elect: This is the first year of a three-year term starting as president-elect then moving into the role of president and finally past-president. In this role the individual will assist in general operations of the Chapter, including organization of various social events and the Annual General Meeting. The position is primarily a shadowing of the President’s role, with general commitment of 1-hour monthly online meetings from Sept 2026 – June 2027, and additional support during main events.

Northern Member-at-large: This is an ongoing role, and the position is primarily to attend 1-hour monthly online meetings from Sept-June each year to ensure the interests of chapter members and fisheries issues from northern Ontario are represented, and assist the other officers as needed.

Both positions above have voting rights, and therefore an election will be held this summer to select from the candidates. Interested members are encouraged to nominate themself. Please submit nominations or interest to webmaster@afs-oc.org by June 26, 2026. Nominees must be Ontario Chapter members to be eligible to run in the election and will be required to submit a short biography.
If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please reach out to current AFS-OC President Connor Reid (president@afs-oc.org) who will be happy to outline experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities.