FW: 26-28 Feb 2024 Minnesota fisheries conference, Brainerd MN
Jessie Koehle
Hi all,
Extending an invite to check out our Minnesota Chapter of American Fisheries Society (MN AFS) conference, 3 days/2 nights coming up end of Feb in Brainerd this year. Anyone interested in fisheries science may attend – see link below – this could be a great way to learn more about fisheries management, get students interested in fish science, network with aquatic folks, and support our chapter. As the chapter president-elect for 2024, I’m heading up the plans for this conference so I’m excited about it, and hoping to extend our reach beyond the usual university groups, LGOs, and state employees. If you haven’t heard of us before but you are involved with fishing outreach or fish management at all, I hope you’ll consider checking it out! We have a conference ~every February, rotating locations around the state.
The abstract submission deadline has passed, but conference registration is open until Feb 15th, and hotel reservation block rooms are open until Feb 9th. I’m happy to answer any questions. Both my City of Eagan email and my MN AFS email are listed here; either is ok to contact.
Thanks!
Jessie
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Registration is now open for our Feb 26-28, 2024 chapter meeting at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd.
***** Book hotel by Feb 9th / Meeting registration closes February 15, 2024 *****
https://units.fisheries.org/mnafs/save-the-date-annual-meeting/
This link provides hotel info, volunteer signup, abstract submission, continuing ed signup, etc.
Check out these awesome activities we have planned!
- Free resume and cover letter workshop (volunteers needed to give feedback; Feb 26, from 3 to 4pm)
- Fish identification class back by popular demand! (Feb 26, from noon to 5pm)
- Scientific illustration class taught by professional artist/illustrator! (Feb 26, from 1 to 3pm)
- Poster session and professional talks (also called 'papers') with cash prizes for best student poster and best student paper (volunteer judges needed)!
- Fish printing activity on chapter T shirts at Monday night social!
- ice fishing on Gull Lake out in front of Craguns Monday night!
- Plenary talks about resilience, unexpected discovery, and other topics by experts!
- Meet and get reacquainted with other fishy folks over snacks and games!
- New shirts and swag for purchase to show your MNAFS spirit and support our chapter!
- Trivia night, silent auction, local beverages, and prize raffle at Tuesday night banquet!
- Variety of registration options this year to accommodate more schedules! (**Please stick to the option you register for, as we are providing these numbers to the resort for meals... thank you!**)
Raffle donations needed: If you have any items to donate to the raffle or silent auction, are willing to donate your time to take others on a guided trip, or are willing to help with Chapter fundraising activities, please email Nick.P...@state.mn.us. You can mail your donations to Andy Hafs at Bemidji State, or else bring them along with you to the conference; just let Nick know what you're planning to bring.
Contact:
Website issues with registration: Email Andy Hafs (ah...@bemidjistate.edu).
Any other questions, please reach out to me at my contact info below.
Can't wait to see you there!!
-Jessie
Jessie Koehle (“Kay-Lee” / she,her)
651-485-2235 call or text
jkoehl...@gmail.com
https://units.fisheries.org/mnafs