Program Committee, ESA Eastern Branch

Program Committee, ESA Eastern Branch

1. The Eastern Branch Program Chair is usually appointed by the President-Elect very shortly after his/her election about two years before the meeting takes place. The newly appointed Program Chair thus serves as a member of the current year's Program Committee to observe and participate in program development. The current year's Program Chair should involve the newly appointed Program Chair in all aspects of program development.

Nominations Committee, ESA Eastern Branch

Nominations Committee, ESA Eastern Branch

The Nominations Committee must provide names of at least two nominees for the office of President-Elect and elected member of the Nominations Committee annually, and Secretary (1994, 1997, 2000 ...), Representative on the Governing Board (1994, 1997, 2000 ...), and Executive Committee Member-at-Large (1992, 1995, 1999 ...), and Treasurer (1993, 1996, 1999 ...).

Local Arrangements Committee, ESA Eastern Branch

Local Arrangements Committee, ESA Eastern Branch

Responsibilities:

1. Work with members of the Eastern Branch Executive, standing, and Ad hoc Committees to ensure that the Annual Meeting is well planned and runs smoothly. Work most closely with the Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairs of the Program Committee and the Registration and Hospitality Committees.

Screening Committee for ESA Awards, ESA Eastern Branch

The Screening Committee is responsible for obtaining and selecting the best qualified nominees for CIBA-GEIGY Recognition Award in entomology, the Sandoz Award for Excellence in Pest Management (formerly the J. E. Bussart Memorial Award), the ESA Recognition Award in Urban Entomology, and the Distinguished Achievement Awards for Teaching, Extension, and Regulatory Entomology.

Office of the President, ESA Eastern Branch

Office of the President, ESA Eastern Branch

1. The President will have appointed his/her Chairs for the Local Arrangements and Program Committees well in advance (preferably prior to the mid-winter meeting) so they can work with the current Chairs.

2. The President will have solicited names of prospective Committee Chairs from current Chairs. All committee Chairs should be appointed by the time of the Annual Meeting of his/her predecessor or shortly thereafter. Appoint Ad hoc Committee Chairs as necessary.