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​​​​Committee Chair/Vice Chair Orientation
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​​​The following information is provided to APS Committees to help you get oriented with APS ways of working and the tools provided to support your committee. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Schmitt at APS or one of the Councilors-At-Large. 

​Tutorials​

• Appointing Committee Members to General Policy and Subject Matter Committees​ ​
  
• How to submit your Annual Report (due August 31)​
  
• How to use your Collaborative Committee site​
  
• 2020 Commit​tee Chair Orientation Webinar On Demand presentation

Quick Links

• APS Organiz​ation​al Chart
  
• ​Bylaws
• Manual of Operations
• Leadership Listing​
  
• Council/Staff Liaisons to Committees​
  
• ​Annual Report Form
  
• Annual Report archives​
  
• Committee Interest Form
  
• Collaborative SharePoint Sites
  
• Council Nomination Process - nominations accepted f​or 2021 Election
  
• ​Session Planning for 2021 Annual Meeting - submissions accepted through October 19, 2020
  

Councilors' Challenge

Each year, the Councilors-at-Large challenge APS committees with a fun competition. Details on the FY22 challenge will be made available August 2021. ​

Recognize Excellence

APS regularly honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the science of plant pathology. These awards are given annually and presented at the APS Annual Meeting. APS Members are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the various APS Awards and nominate someone whom you feel deserves special recognition.​