GENERAL POLICY COMMITTEES
2002 ANNUAL REPORTS

Biotechnology Impact Assessment

2002 Annual Report

Chair: David Sands, uplds@montana.edu

Immediate Past Chair: Robert Martin, martinrr@science.oregonstate.edu

Vice Chair: Amy Charkowski, amyc@plantpath.wisc.edu

Members: David Sands 2004, Robert Martin 2003, Vasanth Kumar 2003, Prem Warrior 2003, Yinong Yang 2003, Amy Charkowski 2004, Laszlo Kovacs 2004, Baoshong Meng 2004, Simon Shamoun 2004, Forrest Nutter 2005, Roger Hull 2005

Outgoing Members: John Andrews, Brion Duffy

Annual Report: The Biotechnology Impact Assessment Committee met at the annual APS meeting in Milwaukee, WI on July 27, 2002. The meeting was attended by about 15 people and there was much discussion on topics for special sessions at future meetings. The committee put forth two proposals for special sessions for 2003 meeting. The first session to be organized by Roger Hull and Amy Charkowski is titled: "Application of biotechnology to disease control in developing countries." The thought was this session would cover: Types of disease management is currently used; Is biotechnology appropriate for disease control in these areas; Issues surrounding Intellectual Property of biotechnology in developing countries; How would this work be funded in developing countries. The second session would be titled: "Application of molecular and epidemiological models for risk assessment of biotechnology products." To be organized by Simon Shamoun and Forrest Nutter. There was also interest in several special sessions for the 2004 meetings and beyond. One that would discuss the "Pivotal role of Plant Pathology discoveries in the field of biotechnology." This would be organized by David Sands. The second proposal for 2004 would be, "Ecological, Social and Economic impact of GMO crops." To be organized by Paul Teng. A third proposal was "Biotechology for minor crops, to be organized by Prem Warrior.

Self-Evaluation: The Biotechnology Impact Assessment Committee should be continued as a committee of the society. Though we did not have a special session sponsored by the committee at the 2002 meetings we did propose several topics for special sessions in 2003 and have a list of three possible sessions for 2004 and 2005. The committee meeting in Milwaukee was well attended and there was much discussion on the proposed topics. There were volunteers to organize each of the sessions that were discussed. The topic if Genetically Modified Food is very much in the public media and the committee can serve the society as a focal point for discussion of topics related to Biotechnology

Submitted By: Robert Martin at martinrr@science.oregonstate.edu

collections and germplasm

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Jeffrey Wilson, jwilson@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Immediate Past Chair: Marvin Miller, m-miller@tamu.edu

Vice Chair: Frank Dugan, fdugan@mail.wsu.edu

Members: Martin L. Carson, 2003, Eugene A. Milus, 2003, Jeffery P. Wilson, 2003, Marvin E. Miller, 2003, Daniel V. Phillips, 2004, Raymond W. Schneider, 2004, Kevin Crosby, 2005, Claude Thomas 2005, Frank Dugan, 2005, Blair Goates, 2005

Outgoing Members: A. Graves Gillaspie, Jr., 2002, Branko Lovic, 2002, Howard F. Schwartz, 2002, John C. Rupe, 2002

Annual Report: The Collections and Germplasm committee met on 27 July 2002 at the APS annual meeting. There were six members of the committee present at the meeting as well as four other APS members. The main topic of discussion was the development of a discussion session entitled"Moving and utilizing plant and micobial germplasm: navigating the new biosecurity regulations". Specific issues of concern and interest arising from committee discussion included: 1) permits, phytosanitary certificates, forms and websites, 2) criteria for classification of research facilities, 3) pathogen biosafety levels, including GMOs and DNA, and 4) penalties and fines for non-compliance. Potential speakers included: Arnie Tschanz, Robert Spade, Dorothy Knott, and Laura Redmond. Frank Dugan has agreed to organize a discussion based on the topic. The Regulatory Plant Pathology Committee agreed to co-sponsor the discussion session. Claude Thomas agreed to develop a written history of the Collections and Germplasm Committee. Blair Goates agreed to serve as Vice-Chair elect.

Self-Evaluation: The committee is active and is in the process of planning events for future meetings on topics of importance to collections and germplasm.

Submitted By: Marvin Miller at m-miller@tamu.edu

Cultural Diversity

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Dilantha G Fernando, D_Fernando@umanitoba.ca

Immediate Past Chair: Anne Dorrance, Dorrance.1@osu.edu

Vice Chair: Mani Skaria, M-skaria@tamu.edu

Members: Carolee T Bull 2005, Dorothy Hinton 2004, Charles W Bacon 2004, Terry Kirkpatrick 2004, Anne Dorrance 2003

Annual Report: Cultural Diversity hosted a luncheon/committee social at the APS meetings in Milwaukee, WI on July 30. The purpose of this luncheon was to host undergraduate students who were members of minorities in Agriculture and Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) as well as APS members who represent the Society's Cultural Diversity. More than 35 people attended, including one graduate student who is a member of a MANRRS chapter at Iowa State University. Committee Chair, Dilantha Fernando welcomed the participants to the symposium and shared his own experience and views as a member of a minority and the importance of cultural diversity among the APS members. Dilantha was able to show the audience how much he has gained and traveled the world due to his work in plant pathology. This was followed by a welcome to APS and Plant Pathology by D.E. Mathre in which he emphasized how APS Foundation helps graduate students with travel awards etc; What, Where and How of APS and careers, was dealt by C.J. D'Arcy; Graduate schools - where to look and how to apply, R.C. Rowe; and Extension/teaching as a career choice by T.L. Kirkpatrick. Each of the speakers also explained how they became interested in plant pathology as a career. The luncheon was sponsored in part by the APS program committee and APS Office of Public Affairs and Education Advisory Board. Because there were no undergraduate students who were members of MANRRS attending this year's meeting, a sub-committee was formed that would organize and make contacts earlier in the year for the 2003 APS Annual Meeting. It was generally agreed that by the time monies became available, there was very little time to recruit student attendees.

Self-Evaluation: At the APS meeting in Milwaukee, the Cultural Diversity Committee (CDC) met with the Women in Plant Pathology (WIPP) to see whether the two committees would be interested in forming a joint committee, as it was felt that most of the goals of the two societies were similar in nature. During the WIPP Committee meeting at APS this past August, which was attended by: Pamela Adams, Margaret Smither-Kopperl, Linda Hanson, Erin Rosskopf; members of the Cultural Diversity Committee (Dilantha Fernando, Charles Bacon, Dorothy Hinton, Mani Skaria, Anne Dorrance; and non-member, Carolee Bull, attendees decided unanimously and a consensus was made to move forward with the process of merging both committees due to the following points:

1. Similar goals and interests as outlined in both committees' mission statements:

2. Lack of participation and support at the annual APS committee members meetings for both committees.

3. Results from the 2000-2001 WIPP Committee Survey which further indicated an interest in merging both committees.

The committee chairs (Pamela Adams and Dilantha Fernando) then approached APS Committee on Committees Chair, Dr. John Andrews, and discussed this issue further. Dr. Andrews was in favor of this merger and requested the two committees to take a vote by contacting the members of each committee. Votes will be tallied and a formal petition sent to the Committee on Committees of APS for approval of the merger.

Submitted By: Kay Prince at Kay_Prince@umanitoba.ca

Extension

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Bill Turechek, WWT3@cornell.edu

Immediate Past Chair: Dan Legard, legard@ufl.edu

Vice Chair: Gary Grove, grove@wsu.edu

Members: Dan Legard (2003), R. Michael Davis (2003), Tom Isakeit (2003), Steve Nameth (2003), Melvin Newman (2003), Bill Turechek (2004), Erick DeWolff (2004), Gary Bender (2004), George Levitt (2005), Dean Malvick (2005), Austin Hagen (2005), Gerald Holmes (2005)

Outgoing Members: Martin Draper, Edward Brown II, Robert Forster, Laura Pottorff, Robert Schlub

Annual Report: In 2002, the Extension committee sponsored a Symposium entitled "Extension/teaching from a distance”. The colloquium was co-organized/chaired by Marty Draper and Lisa Riley and was co-sponsored by the Teaching committee. The Symposium was well attended with an average of 75-100 attendees. The committee also sponsored the annual Extension Plant Pathologists Breakfast that was attended by over 110 members. APS president Dr. Jacqueline Fletcher addressed the breakfast audience on recent developments in APS.

At the annual committee meeting in Milwaukee, Gary Grove was elected Vice-Chair (to serve as chair in 2004) and Bill Turechek will assume the chairmanship duties at the close of the 2002 Annual Meeting. Nominations were accepted for new committee members and Kevin Ong, Tyrone Hall, Jim Mertely were self nominated and Annemiek Schilder was also nominated.

Kitty Cardwell addressed the committee about the current status of soybean rust and asked extension pathologists to be on alert for the disease and to disseminate information to other agriculturists. The committee decided to sponsor a Town Hall Meeting at the 2003 APS meeting in Charlotte and Bill Turechek volunteered to coordinate/organize it.

Discussion then focused on other programs for the 2003 meeting. It was decided that a session titled “Extension’s role in biosecurity” would be sponsored by the committee with Bill Brown and Mohammad Babadoost coordinating it. This session will be cosponsored the Diagnostics, Plant Pathogen and Disease Detection and the Biosafety ad hoc committees. It was decided that the session titled “Extension, Past, Present and future and its role in urban agriculture “ would be moved to the 2004 APS meeting and that the IPM and Turf and Ornamental committees would be possible co-sponsors.

Martin Draper and Austin Hagan have volunteered to serve as the Extension committee’s representative to OPAE at the end of Mike Ellis’ term.

Self-Evaluation: The Extension Committee is a very active component of APS. The committee continues to identify and modify objectives and goals for the future. Although the number of members in the committee has decreased over the past couple years, a large number of members attending the 2002 committee meeting expressed a desire to serve on the committee. In addition to developing and sponsoring special sessions at annual meetings, the committee sponsors an annual breakfast and has recently become involved with OPAE activities. These activities, in addition to the annual committee meeting, provide a forum for developing and exchanging ideas, planning for the future, and promoting Extension Plant Pathology within and outside of the Society. The committee remains a vital component of the APS and should be continued.

Submitted By: Dan Legard at legard@ufl.edu

Graduate Student

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Zahi Kanaan-Atallah, atila@mail.wsu.edu

Immediate Past Chair: Lynn Sosnoskie, sosnoskie.1@osu.edu

Vice Chair: Paul Esker, pde@iastate.edu

Members: Elizabeth Martin (2003), Lisa Price (2003), Joseph Reddy (2003), Russell Bullock (2004), Jennifer Clifford (2004), Lance Davidson (2004), Philip Northover (2004), Mohini Patil (2004), Prasad Siddavatam (2004), Samantha Thomas (2004), Lane Tredway (2004), Dimitrios Tsitigannis (2004), Sara Savchuk (2005), Kerik Cox (2005), Nora Catlin (2005), Lauren Caldwell (2005), Carrie Lapaire (2005)

Outgoing Members: Steven Scheurell, Peter Sforza, Anthony Glenn

Annual Report: The Graduate Student Committee welcomed to its ranks five new members who will serve the society through the 2005 meeting. Attendance at the annual committee meeting remains strong and we look forward to the 2003 gathering in North Carolina.

The committee, in the past year, has been involved in several major projects within the society.

First, and foremost, is the APS Foundation Student Travel Awards. Fifty-eight students from numerous institutions located in the United States, Canada and Australia submitted applications in 2002. Twenty-five $400 awards were conferred for attendance at last summer's meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A board of fourteen members representing graduate students, academia and extension were responsible for reviewing the candidates. Board members included Drs. Russ Bullock, Brenda Schroeder, Prasad Siddavatam, Anthony Bullock, Bill Tweedy, Vince Morton, Charlie Delp, and Dick Ford, and graduate students Lane Tredway, Zahi Kanaan-atallah, Nora Catlin, Jennifer Clifford, Carrie Lapaire and Lynn Sosnoskie.

Secondly, the committee has been involved with the APS Foundation in instituting a "2-for-1" membership offer as an initiative for recruiting first-time student members. Graduate and undergraduate students who have never been members of APS are eligible to receive a two-year membership for the price of one, as well as a free two-year subscription to the APS on-line journal of their choosing. It is the hope of this committee, that, by alleviating some financial expenses, we can work to increase the number of student members joining our society.

Thirdly, a sub-committee, headed by Dr. Russ Bulluck, explored the potential of implementing a new event at the annual APS meetings that would showcase the creativity that abounds in our science. The first annual "Art in APS Exhibit" was unveiled at the grand reception at the

Milwaukee meeting and was enthusiastically received.

Our symposium, co-sponsored with the Office of International Programs, entitled "International Service in APS: Opportunities for Aspiring Plant Pathologists Abroad" was well attended and received many favorable reviews. Our speakers included Dr's Robert Zeigler, Kitty Cardwell, Rick Bennett, Luis Sequeira, Karen Garrett, all APS members, and Isi Siddiqui, our keynote speaker from Crop-Life America.

For the next year we have proposed to present a symposium on "biodiversity to counter bioterrorism". We plan to continue with the art exhibit as well.

Self-Evaluation: Committee Self-Evaluation: The Graduate Student Committee provides the youngest members of the American Phytopathological Society the opportunity to become better acquainted with the functional undertakings of our organization. We are working hard to facilitate increased graduate student activity in the society and are looking forward to the coming years to witness the implementation of our projects. We recommend that the Graduate Student Committee continue in its service to APS.

Submitted By: Lynn sosnoskie at sosnoskie.1@osu.edu

Industry

2002 Annual Report

Current Committee Chair: Cristi Palmer, CRISTI_PALMER@fmc.com

Immediate Past Chair: Kenny Seebold, kseebold@uga.edu

Vice Chair: Rami Soufi, rami.soufi@scotts.com

Members: Kenneth W. Seebold, Jr 8/13/2003, Cristi L. Palmer 8/13/2004, Danise T. Beadle 8/13/2004, Christopher M. Becker 8/13/2004, Laura M. Butler 8/13/2004, Patrick R. Haikal 8/13/2004, Gregory M. Kemmit 8/13/2004, Michael R. Schwarz 8/13/2004, Larry E. Zang 8/13/2004, J. Mike Bonman 8/31/2005, Monte R. Miles 8/31/2005, Ben Shi 8/31/2005, Rami Soufi 8/31/2005, Mike Tiffany 8/31/2005

Outgoing Members: Charles T. Schiller, Clayton S. Morton

Annual Report: The committee sponsored a number of events and sessions at the 2002 meeting in Milwaukee. Rami Soufi organized and chaired the New Products and Services session, held from 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm on July 27. Over 300 people were present at the session at various times to listen to the latest product and label information from various industry representatives. Cristi Palmer organized the annual Industry-Extension Social, which took place on July 30 at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Guests were able to tour the museum, sample a number of regional foods, and view an IMAX film. Jennifer Riggs hosted the Graduate Student Breakfast on July 29. Various representatives from industry gave short presentations on their experiences and on the qualities desired by industry from potential job applicants.

The committee will sponsor the New Products and Services Session, the Industry Extension Social, and the Graduate Student Breakfast in 2003. The committee will also sponsor a Field Disease Assessment Workshop, to be held prior to the meeting in Fletcher, NC. The committee will also co-sponsor a session with the Chemical Control committee.

Self-Evaluation: The Industry Committee is a strong and viable entity within the APS, and as such plans to continue as chartered. The committee provides important services to the industry members of the society, and helps to maintain awareness of industry-related issues within APS. Now organized under the Office of Industry Relations, the committee is a part of a stronger group that represents the diverse interests of those members who are a part of the crop protection and agricultural research industries. Cristi, Rami, and I appreciate the efforts of all who have helped the Industry committee grow and bring industry awareness to the Society . Their continued financial and intellectual inputs will ensure that this committee remains an important part of the Society for many years to come.

Submitted By: Kenny Seebold at kseebold@uga.edu

Placement

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Albert K. Culbreath, spotwilt@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu

Immediate Past Chair: Scott Walker, scott.l.walker@stl.monsanto.com

Vice Chair: Alyssa Collins, aacollins@unity.ncsu.edu,

Members: Albert K. Culbreath 2003, Scott L. Walker 2003, Rui Rong 2004, Alicia K. Wood 2004, Alyssa Collins 2005, Keith Campbell 2005

Outgoing Members: Clive H. Bockm Edward A. Sobek

Annual Report: The Placement committee jointly sponsored a discussion session with the Private Practice, Women in Plant Pathology and Cultural Diversity committees entitled: "Non-Traditional or Alternative Careers in Plant Pathology" at the 2002 APS meeting. For the 2003 APS meeting, the committee proposed a discussion session entitled: "Future Job Trends in "Plant Pathology". The discussion session would include speakers from academia, industry, federal regulatory agencies and those involved in combating crop bio-terrorism. Speakers would give their thoughts on job trends in their respected areas and the type of training needed for future job applicants. For the 2004 APS meeting the committee proposes a workshop for graduate students entitled: "I Have a Degree, Now What" The workshop is proposed to be on a Saturday afternoon and includes topics such as:

1)Differences in academic and industry interviews.

2)How to determine what type of job you want.

3)A resume and CV review.

Breakout sessions with speakers could be held, and a networking exercise such as a scavenger hunt to meet contacts in various fields was discussed.

Private Practice

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Balakrishna Rao, brao@davey.com

Immediate Past Chair: William T Cobb, wtcobb42@aol.com

Vice Chair: Ann Chase, mtaukum@aol.com,

Members: John H. Hart, 2003; Hector D. Quemada, 2003; Glenn A. Snow, 2003; Ann Chase, 2004; Clint Kohls, 2004, Carla Thomas 2005, Steven Day 2005

Outgoing Committee Members: H. Charles Mellinger, Wm. Ronald Landis

Annual Report: The Private Practice Committee met on Saturday evening, July 27, 2002 at 6:30 pm,during the APS annual meeting. Twelve individuals attended the meeting.

The Private Practice Committee was a co-sponsor and participant in the "Non-Traditional or Alternative Careers in Plant Pathology" symposium at the Milwaukee APS annual meeting.

The committee discussed and then agreed that the Private Practice Committee description in the APS General Policy Manual should be revised to include descriptions such as "practitioners" and objectives such as "promotes opportunities for private practitioners in the private sector". Ron Landis, of Landis International will prepare a new committee description and submit it to the committee at the next committee meeting in 2003 in Charlotte, NC.

The Private Practice Committee will develop a Private Practice website; Carla Thomas of FieldWise, Inc. will design and implement the website.

The Private Practice Committee is proposing to sponsor a symposium at the 2003 APS meeting on "Non-Science Issues Unique to Private Practitioners" Carla Thomas and Clint Kohls will organize the symposium, if approved by APS.

Potential Private Practice symposium topics for the 2004 Anaheim APS include: "Can Extension be Privatized?" and/or "The Role of Private Practitioners in Bio-Security"

Charlie Mellinger and/or Bill Cobb were suggested for inclusion on the board of the Office of Industry Relations.

Self-Evaluation: The Private Practice Committee represents privately employed or self-employed plant pathologists who make up about 1.5 % of the current total membership of APS. Private practitioners in general are highly motivated, successful individuals who practice plant pathology in a number of highly specialized "niche" markets or areas of specialization in the US. The committee has been maintained by a small, but very active core of private practitioners, who have traditionally sponsored a number of well attended symposia and training sessions at annual APS meetings. It is recommended that the Private Practice Committee be continued.

Submitted By: William T Cobb at wtcobb42@aol.com

Regulatory Plant Pathology

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Kathleen L. Kosta, kkosta@cdfa.ca.gov

Immediate Past Chair: Susan D. Cohen, susan.d.cohen@aphis.usda.gov

Vice Chair: Theodore N. Boratynski, theodore.n.boratynski@aphis.usda.gov

Members: Susan Cohen 2003, Kathy Kosta 2004, Ted Boratynski 2005, Gary Peterson 2004, Vedpal S. Malik 2005, Paul I. Lewis 2004, Gareth Hughes 2004, Anthony J. Caesar 2004, Tim R. Gottwald 2004, Margaret J. Jones 2005, Cynthia M. Ocamb 2003, Dan C. Opgenorth 2004, Edward V. Podleckis 2005, Anwar S. Rizvi 2003, Steven R. Shafer 2004

Outgoing Members: Lawrence G. Brown, Gene M. Milbrath, Arnold T. Tschanz

Annual Report: Mission Statement: To promote scientific communication of regulatory issues foster multi-disciplinary efforts to protect agriculture and natural resources and to encourage international cooperation among regulatory scientists.

The annual meeting of the Regulatory Committee was held on July 27, 2002 at the Midwest Center, Milwaukee, WI. Nineteen people attended the meeting including the following ten appointed members: Susan Cohen, Kathy Kosta, Larry Brown, Anwar Rizvi, Gary Peterson, Vedpal Malik, Ted Boratynski, Arnold Tschanz, Paul Lewis, and Gareth Hughes. The chairperson, Susan Cohen welcomed new members Margaret Jones, Ved Malik and Ed Podlekis to our committee.

The committee co-sponsored two special sessions at the annual meeting, "A Discussion on Sudden Oak Death: A New Disease Reported on Oaks and Rhododendron" and a symposium on "Managing Risk to Minimize Crop Loss." The sessions were well attended, particularly the Sudden Oak Death session, with standing room only.

Ted Boratynski was voted to be the vice-chair and will assume chairmanship in 2003. Currently there are 14 members of the committee, with two members rotating out in 2003. Kathy Kosta, will remain for the additional year as immediate past chair. Up to six openings are available in 2003. Five individuals were nominated.

A symposium titled "Soybean Rust: Too Close for Comfort" was proposed for the 2003 meeting with topics to include biology, history, current experiences in Brazil and Zimbabwe, and regulatory concerns. Gary Peterson is the session organizer. Chemical Control and Plant Disease Loss Committees agreed to co-sponsor. A discussion session on the changes in USDA CFR Quarantine 37 was proposed for 2004. The regulations are undergoing major revisions that may have far reaching effects. Paul Lewis suggested a special session for 2004 on bio-farming, titled "Pharming in Plant Pathology". Key goals of the session are: highlight the development of plants to produce pharmaceuticals, address environmental, public health, regulatory and research considerations, and consider implications for plant pathology. The Germplasm and Collections Committee requested co-sponsorship on a discussion session in 2003 titled "Moving and Utilizing Plant and Microbial Germplasm: What are the New Biosecurity Regulations?" The committee voted to co-sponsor. Sue Cohen reported the creation of a "splash page" for the committees. The page would highlight our mission statement, officers, committee members, and current activities of the committee.

The Certificate for Excellence in Regulatory Plant Pathology had taken the sidelines; Awards Committee wants to combine our award with an Industry Award. Sue Cohen has arranged for the inclusion of a regulatory section in the Plant Health Progress Journal. She has recommended a regulatory editor for the journal and would like to see Pest Alerts published in the journal. An international regulatory committee is being considered for the ISPP.

Tim Gottwald reported on the citrus canker situation in Florida. As the disease continues to spread, considerable time is spent in court answering the many lawsuits that have been filed. Larry Brown discussed the recent introduction of soybean rust to Brazil and the development of a strategic plan by APHIS in an effort to respond. The main thrust of the response will not focus on eradication, but management and education. The status of the Plum Pox Virus situation in Pennsylvania was reported by Ted Boratynski. Kathy Kosta updated the group on the sudden oak death situation in California. The number of counties being regulated for this disease grows as well as the host list for Phytophthora ramorum, causal agent of S.O.D. The status of regulations regarding chrysanthemum white rust was reported by Anwar Rizvi. Arnie Tschanz presented the working list of plant pathogens, which are being considered as potential bioterrorism weapons. The USDA is collecting data on the current location of the listed organisms that are included in university or other laboratories across the country.

Self-Evaluation: The committee has attracted APS members from various levels of government; the diversity of the committee provides a more complete picture of how plant pathology affects the regulatory world and how the development of regulations is dependant upon the science. Regulations are formulated with a basis in scientific research; this committee works to promote an understanding of the bridge between the science and the laws. The committee continues to disseminate regulatory information to the members of the society through web sites and symposia. Members work on projects that address the risks associated with the introduction of new diseases and the management of established diseases.

Submitted By: Kathleen L. Kosta at kkosta@cdfa.ca.gov

Women in Plant Pathology

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Pamela Adams, pamela.d.adams@monsanto.com

Immediate Past Chair: Pamela Adams, pamela.d.adams@monsanto.com

Vice Chair:

Members: Pamela Adams (03), Mary K. Hausbeck (03), Cerinda Loschinkohl (03), Erin N. Rosskopf (03), Suzanne M. Biossonnette (04), Susan C. Butterworth (04), Sigrid Carle (04), Margaret L. Smither-Kopperl (04), Leigh Hawkins (05), Pamela Hughes (05), Margaret Mmbaga (05)

Outgoing Members: Linda E. Hanson, Malikah T. Abdullah, Loretta M. Ortiz-Ribbing, and Nina K. Zidack.

Annual Report: The Women in Plant Pathology (WIPP) Committee continued is focused effort in 2001-2002 combining with the Cultural Diversity Committee. A consensus was reached with members from both committees and a formal vote was sought from the rest of each committee’s members in order to move forward with the merger. A majority vote was reached with members of the WIPP Committee. The suggested new name for the committee would be the Joint Committees of the Women in Plant Pathology and Cultural Diversity.

A successful social was held in Milwaukee, WI with 107 tickets sold. Results of the plan to merge both committees were discussed and a small survey was taken on those who would be interested in joining this new joint committee venture. A generated list of APS members who expressed an interest in becoming a mentor/mentee, complete with contact information, was distributed at the social and at the Cultural Diversity Committee’s social. This list was generated in response to survey results from 2000 that indicated an interest in broadening the WIPP committee’s role in mentoring. A registration form for those updating and those interested in signing-up was also distributed at both functions. This exercise generated 27 new registrants for the Mentoring Program for a total of 36 participants in the program. Of these 36 registrants, 28 expressed an interest in joining the Joint Committees of WIPP and Cultural Diversity.

Next year the committees will Co-sponsor a social with the Cultural Diversity Committee under Professionalism/Service/Outreach entitled “Plant Pathology as a Positive Career Choice”. There are monies available to invite and host, for one day, MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences) students around a luncheon. Topics for the luncheon include: 1) Plant Pathology: A hot area to be in Agriculture; 2) Diversified learning experiences through Plant Pathology; 3) Plant Pathology as an international career choice; 4) How APS fosters career paths in Plant Pathology; 5) Extension/Teaching as a career choice in Plant Pathology.

Self-Evaluation: The committee continues to be active, however, by merging with the Cultural Diversity Committee, participation and support is increased and goals can be achieved more efficiently in the areas of professional development, diversification, and ethical policy. We recommend continuation of the committee as a joint venture with the Cultural Diversity Committee.

Submitted by: Pamela Adams, pamela.d.adams@monsanto.com

Youth programs

2002 Annual Report

Chair: Claudia Jasalavich, cjasalavich@earthlink.net

Immediate Past Chair: Kisha L. Shelton, kshelton@uga.edu

Vice Chair:

Members: Brooke Edmunds (05), Sharon Douglas (05), Yvette Feaberthier-Schadd (03), Wade Elmer (05)

Outgoing Members: Jane Choi, Laurence Moore, Betsy Randall-Schadel, Rick Raid

Annual Report: The Youth Programs Committee met Saturday, July 27, 2002 in Milwaukee, WI. In attendance were members Kisha Shelton (chair) and Claudia Jasalavich (Vice-Chair) and participating guest Chuck Curtis. The meeting was used to plan the membership drive and upcoming APS meetings. During the meeting it was decided to use the 2003 Annual APS meeting in Charlotte, NC, as a planning session for the 2004 meeting. An option was put forth that a 2003 session may be held but would not be a workshop.

Kisha Shelton agreed to design the Youth Programs Committee Active Website and to act a s the web contact for the committee. Appointment of a vice-chair will be determined through e-mail contact with members.

A discussion on the current “Plants Get Sick, Too!” posters was held. It was decided that series of different posters would be the best route.

Betsy Randall-Schadel worked with support from APS OPAE on materials for a booth at the 2001 National FFA Convention. Kim Gwinn will be doing the booth for the 2002 National FFA convention with Kisha Shelton handling the booth for the 2003 meeting.

The Youth Programs Committee sponsored a workshop entitled “Resources and Funding for Plant Pathology Outreach” for the 2002 APS Annual Meeting. The workshop was held on Wednesday, July 31. The target audience was teachers and interested APS members. The session began with three presentations detailing current outreach programs and resources available for people involved in educating the youth. Kim Gwinn (University of Tennessee) presented information about organizing and fund raising a youth program called S.H.A.D.E.S. (Sharing Adventures in Engineering and Science). S.H.A.D.E.S. is a program that targets middle school girls in an attempt to develop a better interest in science. Gail Schumann (University of Massachusetts) shared information on the resources available to teachers on the APSnet Education Center. She encouraged those with ideas for plant pathological related exercises to contribute to the Education Center. Daniel Schadler (Ogelthorpe University) discusses resources available on the web for educators. The web sites ranged from basic biology to plant pathology specific web sites.

Following the presentations the hands-on activities were available for the session participants and guests to try. The activities were provided by...

1. Koch’s Postulates by Robert Carroll and Tom Evans (University of Delaware).

2. Plant, Pathogens, and People: A Website Promoting Agricultural Awareness by Cleo D’Arcy and Darin Eastburn (University of Illinois)

3. DNA the Easy Way by Gail Schumann (University of Massachusetts)

4. Extraction of Nematodes by Greg Tylka (Iowa State)

5. Signs and Symptoms by Jason Brock (University of Georgia)

6. How Fungicides Work by Kim Gwinn (University of Tennessee)

Self-Evaluation: We are in the process of a recruiting drive for our committee. We recommend that this committee continue, as we are planning events for the future meetings.

Submitted By: Kisha L. Shelton at kshelton@uga.edu

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