Fish Health Section 2007-2008

Below are all the committees for the FHS.  Click on the link for each committee to read a brief update on what each is up to this year.  The FHS Procedures Manual has now been posted as a reference for all FHS members.  It's function is to provide current and future FHS members with a reference document that specifies the functions and duties of all offices, committees and other workings of the Section.  

Executive Committee (Voting)
        Ted Meyers, President..........................................................(Ph: 907-465-3577)
        Gael Kurath, President Elect................................................(Ph: 206-526-6583)
        Patricia Barbash, Vice President........................................(Ph: 570-726-6611)
        Andy Goodwin, Past President............................................(Ph: 870-575-8137)
        Linda Beck, Secretary-Treasurer.........................................(Ph: 406-994-9947)
        Christine Densmore, Professional Standards Chair.........(Ph: 304-724-4437)
        Jim Thompson, Technical Standards Chair........................(Ph: 509-335-6656)

Executive Committee (Non-Voting)
        Chairs of other committees
          Editor of JAAH, Vicki Blazer.................................................(Ph: 304-724-4434)
          Editor of JAAH, Jeffrey Wolf.................................................(Ph: 703-471-7060, ext. 242)
          Newsletter Editor, Lora Petrie-Hanson................................(Ph: 662-325-1291)

Archives (Appointed)
          Drew Mitchell, Chair...............................................................(Ph: 501-673-4483, 501-673-7710)

Awards (Appointed)
        Al Camus, Chair.....................................................................(Ph: 662-686-3305)
        David Powell...........................................................................(Ph: 425-883-9896)
        Scott Weber............................................................................(Ph: 617-973-0227)

Continuing Education (Appointed)
        Al Dove, Chair.........................................................................(Ph: 404-581-4364)
          Paul Bowser............................................................................(Ph: 607-253-4029)
          Mark Fast................................................................................(Ph: 631-632-9251)
          David Gauthier........................................................................(Ph: 804-684-7458)
          George Sanders.....................................................................(Ph: 206-543-4652)

Nominating and Balloting Committee (Elected)
        Evi Emmenegger, Chair........................................................(Ph: 206-526-6282)
          Kyle Garver, 2 yr.....................................................................(Ph: 250-756-7340)
          Deb Iwanowicz, 3 yr...............................................................(Ph: 307-724-4439)
          Andy Goodwin, Past President............................................(Ph: 870-575-8137)

Professional Standards Committee (Elected)
        Christine Denmore, Chair.....................................................(Ph: 304-724-4437)
        Bob Durborow, 2 yr................................................................(Ph: 502-597-6581)
        Scott Foott, 3 yr......................................................................(Ph: 530-365-4271)
          Wade Cavender, Secretary to Chair..................................(Ph: 435-752-1066, Ext 211)

Technical Standards Committee (Elected)
        Jim Thompson, Chair.............................................................(Ph: 509-335-6656)
        Cliff Starlipper, 2 yr.................................................................(Ph: 304-724-4433)
        Trish Varner, 3 yr....................................................................(Ph: 979-845-3414)

Policy/Position Development Committee (Appointed, will become Elected)
        Kevin Amos, Chair.................................................................(Ph: 360-709-9001)
        Scott LaPatra..........................................................................(Ph: 208-543-3465)
        Denise Petty...........................................................................(Ph: 352-392-9617)

Inspection Committee (Ad-Hoc)
        FHS
        Jim Thompson, Co-Chair......................................................(Ph: 509-335-6656)
        Marcia House, Past Co-Chair..............................................(Ph: 360-528-4344)
        Cliff Starlipper, 2 yr................................................................(Ph: 304-724-4433)
        Ted Meyers, (Ex-officio)........................................................(Ph: 907-465-3577)
          USFWS
        John Coll, Co-Chair...............................................................(Ph: 570-726-6611)
        Brian Hickson, Past Co-Chair..............................................(Ph: 706-655-3382)
          Ken Nichols............................................................................(Ph: 530-365-4271)
        Rob Bakal, (Ex-officio)..........................................................(Ph: 919-513-6851)
          NOAA
        Kevin Amos............................................................................(Ph: 360-709-9001)
          USDA/APHIS
          Janet Warg.............................................................................(Ph: 515-663-7551)

International Meeting Oversight Committee (Ad-Hoc)
        Vicki Blazer, Chair.................................................................(Ph: 304-724-4434)
          Ron Thune...............................................................................(Ph: 225-578-9680)
          John Hawke............................................................................(Ph: 225-578-9705)
        Sarah Poynton, Co-Chair......................................................(Ph: 410-502-5065)
        Andy Kane, Co-Chair............................................................(Ph: 301-314-6808)    

Section Communications Committee (Ad-Hoc)
        Benjamin LaFrentz, Chair and Website Editor...................(Ph: 208-885-5018)
        Lora Petrie-Hanson, Newsletter...........................................(Ph: 662-325-1291)        
        John Hawke, Poster...............................................................(Ph: 225-578-9705)
        Jerri Bartholomew, List Serve...............................................(Ph: 541-737-1856)
          Wes Baumgartner, Newsletter Reporter..............................(Ph: 225-578-9733)

Recruitment and Retention Committee (Ad-Hoc)
        Michael Mauel, Chair...............................................................(Ph: 662-686-3303)
        Luke Iwanowicz, Chair, Student Involvement.........................(Ph: 304-724-4550)
          David Groman..........................................................................(Ph: 902-566-0864)

Student Involvement Committee (Ad-Hoc)
        Luke Iwanowicz, Chair..............................................................(Ph: 304-724-4550)
        Christine Darnall, Vet Student Perspective............................(Ph: 225-578-9696)
        Benjamin LaFrentz, Website Editor........................................(Ph: 208-885-5018)
        Nicole' White, Student Page....................................................(Ph: 906-360-0382)

Professional Certifications (Ad-Hoc)
        Chris Wilson...............................................................................(Ph: 435-752-1066, ext 21)
        Patricia Barbash........................................................................(Ph: 570-726-6611)
        Trish Varner................................................................................(Ph: 979-845-3414)
        Kevin Amos................................................................................(Ph: 360-709-9001)