AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
SOUTHERN DIVISION
NEWSLETTER
September
2000
AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
September
2000
DATES TO
REMEMBER
October 31, 2000
One hard copy and one diskette copy of abstracts due to Bonnie Ownley (page 1).
Abstract fees due to Anthony Keinath (page 2, 7).
Abstracts for graduate student research award presentations due to Clayton Hollier (page 2).
Applications for graduate student/post doc travel awards due to Barbara Smith (page 3, 6).
Nominations for Vice President and Division Councilor due to Anthony Keinath (page 3, 7).
Nominations for Outstanding Plant Pathologist due to the Selection Committee (page 3).
Ballots for amending the By-Laws due to Anthony Keinath (page 4, 7).
December 27, 2000
Deadline for room reservations at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, Ft. Worth, Texas.
January
28-30, 2001
78th Annual SDAPS Meeting, Ft. Worth, TX.
78TH
SDAPS MEETING
The 78th annual meeting
of the American Phytopathological Society, Southern Division, will be held
January 28-30, 2001, in Ft. Worth, TX. We will meet with the Southern
Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS). The suggested hotel for SDAPS
members is the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 815 Main Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76102. Phone 800-333-3333 or 817-870‑2100 for
reservations. Ask for the SAAS (or “Agricultural Scientists”) room rate of $114
for one adult, $10 for each additional person (up to four total), plus 15% tax.
For more information, see the SAAS web page at conven2001.html Deadline for room reservations is Dec. 27,
2000.
January 27 - 28, 2001 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Ft. Worth, TX
This APS short course will be offered immediately prior to the SAAS / SDAPS annual meeting. This course reviews the basic principles of statistical analysis using agricultural and biological examples and introduces data analysis using Microsoft Excel programming. The registration fee is $495.00. For complete course information, see or call Heather Cronin at 651-454-7250 or hcronin@scisoc.org.
The
SDAPS program will consist of invited and contributed oral paper sessions.
Because of the emphasis on poster presentations at the national meeting, only oral papers will be accepted, not
posters. One hard copy and one diskette
copy of abstracts for oral presentations, along with a completed APS Division
Abstract Form, must be received by Bonnie
Ownley, Univ. of Tennessee, Entomology & Plant Pathology Dept., 2431 Center
Dr. Rm. 205, Knoxville, TN 37996-4500, postmarked no later than October 31, 2000.
Guidelines for abstracts are as follows: At least one author of each paper presented at the meeting must be an APS member. Only abstracts of those papers actually presented at the meeting will be published. Only unpublished information may be included. APS Division abstract guidelines, a sample format, and the division abstract form are available online on APSnet at http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/div/instruct.asp
If you cannot access this information, contact Anthony Keinath and he will fax a copy to you.
Fifteen minutes will be allowed for each oral paper, 12 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for questions. Equipment for 2 X 2 slides will be available. The Abstract Review Committee of the Southern Division can reject any abstract not deemed fit for publication. Those not conforming to the required style will be returned to the author and must be resubmitted on or before the October 31 deadline for acceptance. Abstracts accepted and presented at the meeting will be printed in the Phytopathology Supplement in June 2001.
Abstract fees are $30.00 if paid by the deadline (October 31, 2000), $35.00 if more than 30 days late, and $40.00 if paid at the meeting. Payments for abstracts should be sent directly to the SDAPS secretary/treasurer, NOT to the President Elect. Send your invoice (page 7) plus check made payable to “SDAPS” (NOT payable to APS) to Anthony Keinath, Clemson University CREC, 2865 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414-5333. Please use the invoice on page 7 so that payments can be matched with abstracts.
Do
NOT send purchase orders or direct vouchers because they require extra handling
and postage. An abstract fee credit for papers not presented at the meeting can
be used for the next SDAPS meeting. RECEIPTS for abstracts may be requested at
the meeting but they cannot be mailed in advance.
SDAPS
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
AWARD
Graduate students are invited to enter the Graduate Student Research Award Competition. A plaque and monetary award will be given to the first and second place speakers. This is what two former winners had to say as they reflected on their experiences:
“[Winning the graduate student paper competition in 1996] increased my confidence. I never thought I was a good public speaker. Whenever I get those thoughts, I simply look up at the framed award on my wall and realize that I must be good at public speaking. It taught me the basics of doing a public, scientific presentation. I have used these skills often in my career. And it looks great on a resume.”
Robin Ross,
Novartis Crop Protection, Inc., Santa Maria, CA
“Winning the SDAPS student paper competition [in 1996] made a significant impact on my exposure to the American Phytopathological Society membership and aided in my current involvement in the Society through committee assignments. The recognition was a tremendous asset. .”
Peter Gay,
Research Assistant Professor, Alabama A&M Univ.
Submission of Papers Students competing for the award must 1) be an enrolled student in a graduate program in the Southern Division either at the time of, or within six months of, the abstract submission deadline (Oct. 31, 2000); 2) be a member in good standing of the Southern Division at the time the paper is presented (page 6); 3) be sole or senior author of the paper; and 4) present this paper at a meeting of the SDAPS. The paper must communicate results of research in plant pathology conducted while in the pursuit of a degree at a Southern Division college or university.
The Southern Division meeting registration fee will be waived for those students who participate in the Graduate Student Award Competition. A complimentary luncheon also will be provided for each student competing.
Students should mail FIVE hard copies of the abstract to Clayton Hollier, Cooperative Extension Service, P.O. Box 25100, Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100, in addition to the one hard copy and one copy on diskette sent to President Elect Bonnie Ownley by October 31, 2000. Be sure to indicate on the division abstract form that the abstract is for the graduate student awards session. The $30.00 fee for publication of the abstract should be mailed to Anthony Keinath by October 31, 2000.
SDAPS GRAD STUDENT / POST DOC TRAVEL GRANTS
Two travel grants of $150 each will be awarded to Southern Division graduate students or postdoctoral researchers presenting a paper at the SDAPS meeting. Applicants competing for the award must be 1) an enrolled student in a graduate program in the Southern Division or a postdoctoral research associate at an institution in the Southern Division at the time of the abstract submission deadline or within six months of the abstract submission deadline and 2) be a member in good standing of the Southern Division at the time of the meeting (page 6). This year, students competing in the graduate student paper competition ARE eligible for a travel award.
Applicants should send six hard copies of the application (page 6 of this newsletter) to Barbara J. Smith, USDA ARS Small Fruit Research Station, PO Box 287, 306 S. High St., Poplarville, MS 39470‑2612 by October 31, 2000. Recipients will be contacted by the Vice President prior to the meeting. Awards will be presented at the SDAPS business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2000.
NOMINATIONS
FOR THE OUTSTANDING PLANT
PATHOLOGIST AWARD
This honor is granted to a member of the American Phytopathological Society-Southern Division in recognition of distinguished contributions to plant pathology. The contributions may be in research, teaching, extension, or any other aspect of plant pathology in either an academic or non-academic setting. The award will consist of a plaque and a monetary gift.
The nomination must be accompanied by a statement - no longer than 3 to 4 pages, double-spaced - giving name, position, affiliation, and critique that includes the nature, scope and relevance of the contributions that qualify the nominee for consideration. A biographical sketch of the candidate not exceeding 1,000 words should accompany the nomination. The nominator should prepare five copies of the statement and the biographical sketch and send one copy directly to each member of the selection committee: O. W. Barnett, Chair, North Carolina State University, Plant Pathology Dept., Raleigh, NC 27695-7616; Donald Hopkins, University of Florida, CFREC-5336 University Avenue, Leesburg, FL 34748; Tom Kucharek, Dept. of Plant Pathology, 1421 Fifield Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611‑0513, and Steven Kammerer, Zeneca Professional Products, 100 Rivers Edge Rd N, St. Augustine, FL 32092‑8961.
NOMINATIONS
FOR OFFICERS &
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Vice President is responsible for membership and assisting with program development for the annual meeting and will become President Elect upon completion of the term of office.
The Division Councilor represents the Southern Division on the APS Council and Councilor’s Forum serves as a member of the SDAPS Executive Committee and the Graduate Student Research Award Committee. This is a three-year term of office.
Please fill out the attached nomination form (page 7) with your suggestions for Vice President and Division Councilor and place it in a sealed envelope. Sign your name on the outside of the envelope and return it to Anthony Keinath by October 31, 2000.
The Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for the annual meeting registration, reports and minutes for the business and executive committee meetings, newsletters, awards, and the funds and financial records of the SDAPS. The term of office is for three years. The person in this position is appointed by the Executive Committee. Anyone interested in playing an active role in the SDAPS by serving as Secretary/ Treasurer should contact President Tom Melton.
Two committees are in need of active members. The
Archives Committee is responsible for organizing and maintaining records of SDAPS activities. The Outstanding Plant Pathologist Selection Committee needs a member to represent the “Teaching” area. Anyone interested in serving on these committees should contact President Tom Melton.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE SD DeBARY BOWL
TEAM
The Southern Division deBary Bowl team placed second in the recent competition at the APS annual meeting in New Orleans. The team made it to the final round in the winners bracket but lost two games in the finals to the Pacific Division. Team members included graduate students, staff, and faculty from the University of Arkansas, Clemson University, University of Georgia, North Carolina State University, and Oklahoma State University. The students were really excited about the competition (so much so that they even studied before coming to the meeting). Congratulations to each of you who participated on the Southern Division team!
Let’s keep up the spirit of competition begun at last year’s Southern Division meeting and prepare for the deBary Bowl in Salt Lake City in 2001. The 2nd Annual Southern Division deBary Bowl will be held at the upcoming meeting in Ft. Worth. Show your school spirit by putting together a team to represent your university. If there are not enough meeting attendees from your university to make a team, we’ll merge universities. Teams of no more than five members from each school will compete for fun and prizes. James Blake, Clemson University, is the organizer. He is looking for assistants to moderate the competition. SDAPS members may also submit questions (with answers!). Contact him at jblake@clemson.edu.
The Executive Committee unanimously recommends the following changes to the By-Laws:
Graduate
Student Research Award. The Southern Division, APS, will recognize
outstanding research by graduate students by presenting a monetary gift. The certificate will indicate the name of
the winner, date, and place of presentation, and will bear the inscription,
"Southern Division of the American Phytopathological Society Graduate
Student Research Award." The monetary gift will be $200.00 $300.00
for the first place award, and
$100.00 $200.00 for the second place award, and $100.00 for the third
place award.
Outstanding
Plant Pathologist Award. This honor is granted to a member of the Southern
Division of the American Phytopathological Society in recognition of
distinguished contributions to Plant Pathology. [...] This award will consist
of a plaque and a monetary gift of $200.00 $400.00. The plaque
will bear the name of the winner, date, and place of presentation and
inscription "Southern Division of the American Phytopathological Society
Outstanding Plant Pathologist Award."
nomination.
1.
Pres.
Van Alfen reviewed the status of APS in relation to the Strategic Plan. The
priorities include initiating examination of APS governance structure,
establishing education and meetings boards, establish APSnet III and the
Education Center, and develop agreements for the electronic journals with
libraries.
2.
Committee
Appointments:
Governance Issue Committee –
3 yr. committee chaired by L. Madden. I
was also appointed to this committee as Division Councilor representative.
Ad hoc Committee – reevaluate
the organization/direction of NPPB chaired by J. Sherwood. OW Barnett will now chair NPPB.
By-Laws/Constitution review –
reappointment, chaired by C. Windels
Ad hoc Committee – members of
industry, staff, and council to propose a policy for fund solicitation,
consolidation chaired by C. Becker.
Ad hoc Committee – examines
linkage and partnering with other scientific societies in reference to
electronic publishing, joint meetings chaired by C. Windels.
3.
Financial
Advisory Committee Report - The 2000 physical year mirrored 1999 with a slight
deficit in budget. Anticipating a
similar budget in 2001, APS council approved the following motions to reduce
outlay.
Short courses must
financially breakeven or better. The timeline for this goal is within 3 years
of FY2000-2001.
With over a $6000 deficit in
printed membership directories for 2000, council approved no printing of a
directory in 2001. 2002 and onward will
consist of an alphabetized listing only of current members, similar in format
to the attendees’ list at the annual meeting.
4.
The
2004 annual meeting site will be in Long Beach, CA, July 24-28.
5.
Councilor’s
Forum appointed a committee to propose the development of an APS identity
package to reflect the mission and objective of the society both internally and
externally.
6.
Industry
Advisory Committee – Chair will rotate from B. Carroll to C. Becker. The committee is seeking guidance, through
an industry survey, the beneficial role members can provide to the Society. Consolidation of IAC, Sustaining Associates
and the Industry Committee is also being considered.
7.
The
following biotechnology position statement, to be issued when needed, was
approved by Council,
“The American
Phytopathological Society supports responsible application of biotechnology for
the improvement of plant health and productivity.”
Council wishes to move from a
reactive to proactive strategy in developing position statements.
8.
APS
Foundation continues to thrive.
Twenty-one named travel funds were established as of July 1. Twenty-three student travel awards were
given at the New Orleans meeting.
9.
Office
of Electronic Communication launched APSnet III, Plant Health Progress and the
APSnet Education Center.
It has been a
very exciting year on council, with leadership passing from Neal Van Alfen to
Steve Slack. I appreciate the honor the Southern Division members has given me
to represent them on Council. You are now being asked to solicit among your
peers a nominee to seek this prestigious role within the Society. Ponder
wisely. The governance issue, now in committee, may altar the future role
divisions have on Council. Your new Councilor will have to address this issue
as well. Choose a representative that knows your Division, and will voice your
views.
Respectfully submitted,
Danise T. Beadle
SDAPS Councilor
Danise.beadle@aventis.com
President Thomas Melton
North Carolina State Univ.
3709 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607-5464
(919) 515-828
tom_melton@ncsu.edu
President Elect Bonnie Ownley
Univ. of Tennessee
Entomol. & Plant Pathology Dept.
2431 Center Dr., Rm. 205
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
(423) 974-7135
bownley@utk.edu
Vice President Barbara J. Smith
USDA ARS
Small Fruit Research Station
306 S High St PO Box 287
Poplarville, MS 39470‑2612
(601) 795‑8751
BarbaraSmith@ars.usda.gov
Past President Clayton Hollier
Cooperative Extension Service
P.O. Box 25100
Louisiana State Univ.
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100
(225) 388-2186
chollier@agctr.lsu.edu
Councilor Danise T. Beadle
Aventis CropScience
P.O. Box 7
Cantonment, Florida 32533‑0007
(850) 587-3507
danise.beadle@aventis.com
Secretary-Treasurer
Anthony P. Keinath
Clemson University, CREC
2865 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29414-5333
(843) 766-3761
tknth@clemson.edu
Archives To Be Appointed (LA)
Finance Tim Brenneman (GA)
Benny Bruton (OK)
Graduate Student Awards
Clayton Hollier (LA)
Barbara Smith (MS)
David Long (MS)
Ron Walcott (GA)
Jim Marois (FL)
Program Bonnie Ownley, Chair (TN)
Outstanding Plant Pathologist
O. W. Barnett - Administration (NC), Chair
Donald Hopkins - Research (FL)
Thomas Kucharek - Extension (FL)
Steven Kammerer - Industry (FL)
To Be Appointed - Teaching
Resolutions O. W. Barnett (NC)
Local Arrangements
Tom Isakeit (TX)
George
Philley (TX)
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