Committees of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society
The Texas Chapter has over 20 active committees. Serving on a committee is a great way to be active
in the Texas Chapter. With so many committees to choose from, you can be sure to find one that
suits your interest.
The Conservation Review committee is responsible
for reviewing conservation issues, legislative proposals, administrative regulations,
environmental assessments, impact statements, and other subjects or issues affecting wildlife or
wildlife habitat. Conservation Review makes recommendations to the Executive Board regarding these
issues. Conservation Review is also responsible for coordinating and cooperating with other
organizations, groups and individuals involved in conservation and legislation. Chair: Russell Castro
The Excellence in Wildlife Conservation
Committee is responsible for selecting the annual Educator of the Year, Land Stewardship, and
Outstanding Achievement award winners. Here are the
instructions for nominations for these awards. Chair: Gene Miller
The Exhibits committee is responsible for
soliciting and searching for commercial and non-profit wildlife related exhibitors for the annual
meetings. Chair: Vicki Sybert
The Finance committee is responsible for raising
money for the Chapter. The raffle and silent auction at the annual meeting are conducted by this
committee. Chair:Scott Summers
This committee awards Honorary Life Memberships
to the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society based on an individual's achivements and contributions
to wildlife conservation and management. Chair: Matt Wagner
Information &Technology
I&T is responsible for maintaining the
Chapter website and TXWILD, the Chapter email listserve group. Chair:Jon Purvis
The Local Arrangements committee is
responsible for coordinating the annual Texas Chapter meeting with hotel, caterer, event center, etc. Chair: Brad Dabbert
The Membership committee works to encourage people
to become Texas Chapter members, retain current members, and identify reasons for which people
choose to not becxome members. Chair: Bret Collier
The Nominations committee prepares a slate
of two candidates for each of the elected positions. Elections are
conducted in accordance with Texas Chapter bylaws. To nominate someone, contact the chairman by
September 1. Nominees for Vice-President should be willing to serve the Chapter for four years:
Vice President, President Elect, President, and Past President. Chair:Fidel Hernandez
The Photo, Art and Video Committee is responsible
for soliciting qualified entries for the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter. The contest is
arranged and directed by the committee at the annual meeting. Please check out the
contest rules before entering. Chair: Dana Wright
The Publications Committee is responsible for
selecting the annual Outstanding Scientific Publication, Popular Article, Technical Bulletin,
Web Site, and Book award winners. The guidelines and policies regarding Publications Awards are
maintained and updated by the Publications Committee. The committee is responsible for providing
suitable awards for presentation at the Chapter meetings. Here are the nomination
instructions for these awards. Chair: Nathan Garner
The Publicity committee arranges provides all
ribbons, certificates, and trophies for winners at the awards banquet, and photographs the award
ceremony. They also write news releases on Chapter and member activities. Chair: Chuck Kowaleski
The Resolutions committee monitors news sources for
items of interest to the Chapter. As needed, they assist in writing resolutions, position statements,
and news releases. Chair: Mike McMurry
The Scholarship committee is responsible for
soliciting nominations for scholarships granted through the Texas Chapter. Solicitation of grants
from organizations to finance the scholarship program is directed through the Scholarship
committee. Chair: Dale Rollins
This committee selects the site that the annual
meeting will be held at the following year. The committee chair is traditionally the President
Elect in order to allow them to choose the site of the meeting over which they will preside. Chair: Bart Ballard
Student Activities is responsible for encouraging
student participation in the Texas Chapter and TWS affairs. Activities, including the poster
contest and Quiz Bowl, are planned and developed through the SA committee. Chair:Warren Conway
