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American Fisheries Society
Alaska Chapter
The Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is a professional organization of individuals interested in maintaining high standards for the fisheries profession and ensuring conservation of Alaska's fisheries. This web site is a source of current information regarding the Alaska Chapter and its activities.
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2008 Annual Alaska Chapter AFS Conference
 Expanding Perspectives of Fisheries

Anchorage Hilton Hotel - October 26-30, 2008

  

 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Register for courses will be via the Pre-Registration Form. (Pre-registration deadline is October 17, afterwards register on-site, first-come first served)

Please note:

The Scientific Presentation and Speaking Skills classes still have plenty of slots available and were brought back and expanded this year into an introductory and intermediate two-day class option because of the rave reviews from participants last year.  People who took the class last year can sign up for the second day session to improve on and expand their skills with material not offered last year in the one-day class.  Don't miss this great opportunity to improve your presentation skills and to get more comfortable speaking in front of groups.  In order to ensure these two classes are well attended, the organizing committee has opted to offer this class to both members and non-members at the early registration rate of $250/day. So, even though the early registration has passed, you can still get into one or both of these classes at the pre-registration rate!

For those of you who pre-registered last week and paid, you should have received an automated statement via e-mail from the Alaska Chapter with your statement attached.  If you have not yet received such a statement, please send an e-mail to our Treasurer, Lee Ann Gardner, at rwjconsulting@ak.net so she can get your early registration statement to you.

The current list of continuing education courses at the 2008 Chapter conference includes:

Course Date/Times

Course Description
Sunday, October 26 through
Tuesday, October 28
(Minimum: 10,
Maximum 60 participants)

DIDSON-based Fish Assessment Workshop

This workshop ffers introductions and advanced acoustic assessment techniques. The workshop consists of 3 separate workshops.

  • Oct 26: Use of Echoview instructed by instructors from Echoview

  • Oct 27: Introduction to DIDSON-based assessment techniques. This workshop is the most suitable for people who started/planning to start using DIDSON system.

  • Oct 28: Advanced topics in DIDSON tools and techniques. This workshop is limited to the most experienced users

For details about the workshop, please contact Debby Burwen debby.burwen@alaska.gov
Two-separate Workshops:
Sunday, October 26 and
Monday, October 27
(Minimum: 10,
Maximum 25 participants
Each Day)

Improving Your Scientific Presentation and Speaking Skills (Link to additional Information)

This workshop will be instructed by Andi O’Conor.

For More Information, go to http://sites.google.com/site/publicspeakingworkshop/Home

This series of workshops is tailored specifically to the scientific speaker. You will receive specific tips and tools to help you speak and present more effectively.  Each workshop includes several practice sessions.

You may register for each workshop separately, or take both in sequence.

DAY 1:  Improve Your Scientific Speaking and Presenting Skills

Topics include:

  • Working with nervousness
     

  • Connecting with your audience
     

  • Talk preparation tips; choosing content and data that is relevant to your audience
     

  • Effective use of visuals and PowerPoint

DAY 2: Refining Your Scientific Speaking and Presenting Skills

Topics Include:

  • Refining your presenting skills
     

  • Handling Q&A sessions
     

  • Effectively moderating panel discussions
     

  • Basic Media Training (tips for handling press conferences, interviews, and government testimony)
Sunday, October 26 through
Monday, October 27
(Minimum: 10,
Maximum 18 participants)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) will be instructed by Deb Ajango, and provides an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of wilderness medicine. WFA is typically considered the minimum training required for people leading trips in semi-remote environments. It is also becoming the standard for field workers in a number of professions.

For more information on this course, please see: http://www.safetyed.net/whatissafetyed.html.

Special Note: National Wilderness First Aid certification provided upon successful completion of course.

Optional Adult CPR certification course is also available.
Monday, October 27
(Minimum: 10,
Maximum 25 participants)

 

Technical Writing Workshop

Technical Writing workshop will be instructed by Jim Hale, a former English professor and now a technical editor for NOAA. This seminar offers no-nonsense, common-sense lessons for writing in the workplace, with real solutions to the everyday problems in professional writing. This seminar will help you write clear sentences, well-developed paragraphs, and coherent documents.

Thanks

Toshihide "Hamachan" Hamazaki : 濱崎俊秀：浜ちゃん
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
Division of Commercial Fisheries
333 RASPBERRY RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99518-1599

Ph: 907-267-2158
E-mail: toshihide.hamazaki@alaska.gov

Link to other 2008 Conference Pages: Main 2nd Call for Papers Abstract Guidelines Instruct4Present Accommodations CultDivTravelAward CE Courses Pre-Registration ScheduleAtGlance
Page last Updated: 10/06/2008
Please send comments, corrections, questions to:allen.bingham@alaska.gov