June 2003 • Volume 37 • Number 6

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Online Annual Meeting Registration Made Easy with APS Interactive

On a recent Wednesday morning, APS President Jacque Fletcher entered her login and password and within minutes completed her registration for the APS Annual Meeting, scheduled for August 9–13 in Charlotte, NC. “It was fast and simple to use,” says Fletcher about her online registration experience. “I’d encourage anyone planning to attend the meeting to do the same.”

Several APS members have already done so, and new registrations are coming in regularly from the APS website. “More and more people are comfortable with conducting business over the Internet,” says Fletcher. “They realize it’s safe and saves them time.”

While APS Interactive has been online for several weeks now, there are likely several members who haven’t yet had the opportunity to give it a try. So, here’s a quick primer on APS Interactive and its capabilities, including online events registration.

Before You Start
Before using any of the APS Interactive features, you’ll need to log in. Simply go to the APS Interactive homepage and select “Login.” On May 6 an e-mail was sent by APS Headquarters with directions for setting up your password; if you can’t remember or do not have your login information, select the “Reset My Password” option in the lower right corner of the login screen. A link to enter a new password will then be sent immediately to your e-mail address. (Note: If you have an online subscription with APS your login/password is the same for this tool as it is for your online subscriptions.) To avoid re-entry of your login/password on your next visit, select the “Save Password” option when logging in. After you enter your login and password information, your name and member number will be shown in the upper left part of the screen. Click on your name to see your member record as we have it in our database. You can update your record by selecting the “Edit” button, and your changes will immediately be recorded in the APS database. You can also change your login or password by selecting “Security.”

How APS Interactive Works
When you go to APSnet at www.apsnet.org, the left menu includes a link to “APS Interactive.” Clicking on the link brings you to the Interactive homepage, where you’ll find a variety of tools, including:

Directory
Click on this to access an expanded, searchable version of the APS membership directory. Various search options are available, from a simple name search to more complex searches by title, location, or commodity specialization. Use the speed search option to quickly search on a member’s name or company.

Events
Here’s where online registrations for APS events take place, including the annual meeting. Click on “Select an Event” and you will see a list of events currently accepting online registrations. Follow the prompts to complete your registration and remember that your credit card information is entirely secure and safe. Members automatically receive the member discount rate and your online registration is immediately recorded in the APS database. Your registration is confirmed via e-mail.

Membership Renewal
Using APS Interactive, you’ll now be able to pay for your membership dues and subscriptions online. Once your dues are billed, a “Dues Reminder” notice will appear with your profile. Simply click on the “Dues Reminder” link, and your dues and subscription details will appear on screen; click add to basket to pay your dues online. This quick and convenient feature will help ensure you receive uninterrupted membership services.

Communities
“Communities” is the place where ongoing APS discussion forums on topics and issues in plant pathology are held. APS leadership, administration, and committees will also use the site to share information and conduct APS business. Check out the “APS Member Community,” where three forums are currently available for your comments. Members will be notified when new discussion forums go online.

The Store
You can get to Shop APS PRESS by clicking on “The Store” link in APS Interactive or go directly to www.shopapspress.org. Established nearly three years ago, shopapspress continues to be your safe and secure online shopping environment for purchasing any APS PRESS title. Browse by category or use the search feature within the store to find exactly what you need.

As always, APS Headquarters staff is here to assist you. Should you encounter any problems with your login or password you can follow the directions that were sent to your e-mail address on May 6 or simply contact Denise Kessler at +1.651.994.3806 or dkessler@scisoc.org.

2003 APS Awardees

APS is pleased to announce the following outstanding members selected to receive APS awards. These awards will be presented to the recipients at the APS Annual Meeting, August 2003, in Charlotte, NC. Full descriptions of each of the awardees are available at www. apsnet.org/members/awards/2003Awardees.asp

APS Fellows
Jeremy J. Burdon, CSIRO, Australia
Clive M. Brasier, Forest Research Station, UK
Martin Dickman, University of Nebraska
Byung Kook Hwang, Korea University
Hei Leung, IRRI, Philippines
Jerald Pataky, University of Illinois
Christopher Schardl, University of Kentucky
Carol Windels, University of Minnesota

Excellence in Extension Award
Edward A. Brown, University of Georgia

Excellence in Industry Award
Chester Sutula, Agdia, Inc.

International Service Award
Kitty Cardwell, USDA-CSREES

Lee M. Hutchins Award
Harald Scherm, University of Georgia

Noel T. Keen Award for Research in Molecular Plant Pathology
Alan Collmer, Cornell University

Ruth Allen Award for Innovative Research
Laurence Madden, Ohio State University

Syngenta Award
Sophien Kamoun, Ohio State University

Hot Dates!  Hot Topics in Plant Pathology!	Don't miss this opportunity to discuss these hot topics and more with fellow plant health professionals! The National Plant Pest and Disease Diagnostics Network (NP2D2N): A Federal - State Partnership for Homeland Security New Functional Genomics Approaches to Plant Pathology Research Oak Disease Threats Worldwide For information on the program, registration, and housing materials please log on to www.apsnet.org/meetings/2003. For exhibit and advertising information please contact Rhonda Wilkie at +1.651.994.3820.
The American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting August 9-13, 2003 Charlotte, North Carolina

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