PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE cont.
birds, even indigenous fish in this
biologically rich mountain range.� I had
to travel nearly 3,000 miles to see a �hometown� Pennsylvania
fish expert for the first time in a decade!�
Thanks to Doug Nieman, who by the way will participate in the Workshop
as an instructor, for putting together this rewarding educational opportunity
for the Chapter.� The following Saturday
we plan to hold our Chapter�s annual picnic and social.
But plans do not stop there.�
Many members will attend the national meeting at Baltimore
in August.� Back in Pennsylvania,
plans are shaping up for the Spring joint meeting of
the AFS and TWS (The Wildlife Society), but with more ambitious goals than in
2001.� We have asked the state chapters
of the Society of American Foresters and the Soil and Water Conservation
Society to join us for a unified natural-resources symposium in 2003.� The theme of this meeting will be �Pennsylvania�s
Changing Landscape: What Does the Future Hold for our Natural Resources?� and
it will be held in the State College area.� Stay tuned.�
I am representing AFS in the early planning for this conference and your
ExCom will be involved soon with the details.�
Plan to have an abstract ready by next winter.
This summer we will have a change in leadership with Dick
Soderberg taking the helm and some new faces on the ExCom.� Please take an interest in your Society:
vote, volunteer, and vigorously participate!�
Let�s keep the PA-AFS on its roll and raise some eyebrows both in our
Division and at National.
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fishes,
����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 
����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Bob
Ross, President
Robert M. Ross, Ecologist
U. S.
Geological Survey
Leetown Science
Center
Northern Appalachian Research Laboratory
R. D. #4,
Box 63
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
16901
Tel: 570-724-3322x239
Fax: 570-724-2525
email: rossr@usgs.gov
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New Chapter Website
The Pennsylvania Chapter has a new
website that can be located from the Northeast Division Chapter web page at
http://www.fisheries.org/ned/chapters/chapter.html (Click on Pennsylvania)
or accessed directly at
http://www.fisheries.org/ned/chapters/pennsylvania/pa_index.htm.� Thanks go to Webmaster Matt Chan for his
efforts in designing and maintaining the website.� Please contact Matt (mchan@normandeau.com)
with content to be posted, suggestions for improvements, or technical
problems.� Visit the website often for
updates on PA Chapter activities and announcements.�
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Treasurers
Report
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Pennsylvania Chapter Financial Report
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For the Period:
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6/22/01 to 4/23/02
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Balance brought forward
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(6/22/01)
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�$6,341.80
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INCOME
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Dues collected by AFS
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�$��
480.00
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Dues collected by chapter
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�$��
285.00
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AFS & NE division
rebates
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�$��
399.58
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Summer social
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�$��
264.00
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Fish ID Course
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�$��
720.00
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Member donations to Arnold
Memorial
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�$����
10.00
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50/50 Raffle
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�$����
36.00
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Hat sales
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�$��
560.00
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TOTAL INCOME
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�$2,754.58
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�$9,096.38
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DISBURSEMENTS
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Meeting food and beverages
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�$��
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Printing, copying, office
supplies
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11.17
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Postage
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9.06
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Bank fees
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10.25
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Fish ID Course
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�$��
270.84
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Summer social
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�$� �142.77
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Chapter hats
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11.98
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Website software
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158.96
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Parent society membership
giveaways
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228.00
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Recognition plaques
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Prepared by:�
Michael Hendricks, Sec./Treasurer
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AFS Pennsylvania State Chapter
Fish
Taxonomy and Identification Workshop III
WORKSHOP
IS FULL
Title: The Cyprinids and
Catostomids (Suckers) of the Atlantic Slope Drainage of Pennsylvania
Location:� West Chester University
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Pennsylvania
AFS Hats Available
Official PA Chapter hats are still available. They are
high quality hats, made by Imperial Headwear. The regular is olive and
black and sells for $13. The camo is Advantage Camo and sells for $14. Each has an oval, embroidered
patch with the PA State fish, the brook trout. Both are adjustable,
however persons with large heads seem to prefer the camo.
If you would like to receive a hat by mail, send the cost plus $3 shipping
to:� Mike Hendricks, PA Fish and Boat
Commission, 1225 Shiloh Rd., State
College, PA�
16801.
Upcoming JOINT Meeting
2003 Joint Conference of the Pennsylvania Chapters of the American Fisheries Society,
Society of American Foresters, Soil and Water Conservation Society, and The Wildlife Society
Plans are underway and a tentative date has been set at April 10-12, at Toftrees
Resort and Conference Center in State
College, PA.� The
theme will be �Pennsylvania�s Changing Landscape: What Does the Future Hold
for Our Natural Resources?�� A workshop
will allow attendees to visit three model ecosystems (farm, woodlot, highway
construction site or reservoir with fisheries) with a professional discussion
leader at each site, followed by a wrap-up discussion session.�
���������������������������������� Annual
Summer Social
The annual summer social
will be held this year on Saturday, July 27, 2002, 1PM to ?? at the Stone Valley Recreation Area. The menu will be grilled
chicken, burgers and dogs, assorted side dishes and soft drinks, served around 2PM. This will be a �cook your own� event, so
please bring your own cooking utensils.�
Cost is $6 per person, $3 for students. Alcoholic beverages are
permitted for those over 21 but the Chapter will not be supplying them for
liability reasons, so BYOB.
RSVP please to Mike Hendricks mhendric@lazerlink.com or
814-353-2226.
Directions
to Stone Valley Recreation Area
From
State College:
1. Take Route 26 South out of State
College. College Avenue in State College is Route
26 and the one way section going through downtown State College goes in
the southerly direction.
2. Approximately 5 miles outside of State College you will
come to the village of Pine
Grove Mills. In Pine
Grove mills, Route 26 makes a left hand turn at a flashing traffic signal.
There is also a brown directional sign at this location. Upon completing the
turn one will be going up Tussey Mountain.
3. After making this turn, go another 4 miles. This will put you at the
bottom of Tussey Mountain on the other side. At this location make a right hand turn onto
Route SR 1029 (Charter
Oak Road). There
is a brown directional sign on Route 26 just before this turn.
4. Once on SR 1029, go 1.7 miles to Stone Valley's
East Entrance. This entrance will be located on the left side of the road. If
you go straight past the East Entrance for approximately 2 miles you will come
to Stone Valley's West Entrance on the left-hand side of the road.
5. The East Entrance
provides access to:
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center,
Public Parking Area, Public Boat Launch, Boat Rentals, Cabin Rentals, Stone Valley's
Park Office, Picnic Area and Trails, Picnic Pavilion
6. The West
Entrance provides access to:
Boathouse, C.E. Lodge, Public Parking Area, Picnic Area and Trails
From Interstate 80:
1.
Take exit 24 to Route 26 South.
2. Continue on Route 26 South until you reach Pine Grove Mills.
3. Follow the directional signs noted above from Pine Grove Mills.
From
Pittsburgh:
1. Take
Route 22 East
to Route 220 North (Interstate 99) to Altoona.
2. Continue on Route 220 North to Route 322 East to Port Matilda.
3. Continue on Route 322 East to Route 26 South at State College.
4. Follow the directional signs listed above from State College.
From Philadelphia:
1. Take Interstate 76 West to Route 322 West at Harrisburg.
2. Continue on 322 West to Route 26 at State College.
3. Follow the directional signs listed above from State College
Sad news about an AFS
member
JOHN RICHARD MORING, Ph.D.
BANGOR - John R. Moring, Ph.D., 56, died unexpectedly on May 9, 2002, in
Portland. He was born in San Diego, Calif.,
Feb. 4, 1946, the son of
Walter Forman and Lois Griffin Moring. John graduated from Point
Loma High School
in San Diego, and then received Bachelors
of Science degrees in Oceanography in 1968 and Fisheries in 1969, from Humboldt
State University,
a Masters of Science Degree in Fisheries from Humboldt
State University
in
1970, and a Ph.D. in Fisheries from the University
of Washington in 1973.� Prior to moving to Maine,
John worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Game. Since 1979, he has been
employed as the Assistant Leader of the
Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit of the U.S. Biological Survey stationed at
the University of Maine.
At the time of his death he was also a Professor of Zoology at the University.
He was a very productive writer, scientist, and teacher. He had a broad
knowledge of both marine and freshwater fishes, and was very interested in
stream ecology, the effects of forest practices on fish habitat, and tide pool
fishes. He aided in the restoration of the Atlantic salmon in the Penobscot
River. He was a very dedicated teacher who, since 1979, was the
major professor for 34 graduate
students, of whom he was very proud. He also served as a member of many other
graduate committees. John's research efforts have been acknowledged by his
receipt of numerous awards such as the Dwight Webster Award of
Excellence from the American Fisheries Society. In addition to other honors
from the American Fisheries Society, the National Biological Survey and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also acknowledged the quality of his work.
He also received numerous awards for his photography. A member of the American
Fisheries Society since 1967, he served as president of the Northeastern
Division as well as president of the Fisheries History Section. He was a
Certified Fisheries Scientist. He has been a member of the American Society of
Ichthyologists and Herpetologists since 1971. In 1995, he became an Elected
Fellow of the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists. He was also a
member Sigma Xi. His affiliations included membership in the Western History
Association, the Western Writers of America, and the Mining History
Association. A prolific writer, John published over 137 scientific papers, as
well as over five dozen freelance articles, short stories, newspaper articles,
humor pieces and poems, and
two non-fiction books. A new non-fiction book is due to be published this
coming fall. John loved the American West. In 1995, his book, Arthur Hill:
Western Actor, Miner, and Law Officer, was nominated for the Bancroft
History Prize. Another book, Men With Sand, was
nominated for a Spur Award.� John is
survived by his wife of 33 years, Kathleen; two sons, Matthew and his fiance,
Lila Abraham; and Samuel and his fiance, Carrie Congleton; his
brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Silvija Moring and their daughter, Rita;
his brother-in-law, Don Raig; and his loving dog, Lucky. John enjoyed the dear friendship
of many very special friends.� Gifts in
John's memory may be made to any or the following: the University of Maine for
the Black Bear Scholarship Fund, Black Bear Club, 5747 Memorial Gym, Orono, ME� 04469-5747; to The Homestead Foundation (of
the Western Writers of America), James A. Crutchfield, Secretary/Treasurer,
1012 Fair St., Franklin, TN 37064; or to the Northeastern Division of the
American Fisheries Society (for students), attn. Scott Decker, New Hampshire
Dept. of Fish and Game, 2 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301.
Resolution
of Respect for John R. Moring
The
unexpected death of John R. Moring on May 9, 2002
has created a cavernous hole in the fabric of the Northeastern Division of the
American Fisheries Society.� John was a
valued member and past officer of the Division, and made significant
contributions to the profession and Division for many years.
John,
like a good utility infielder, was always in position to make the play for the
Division team.� He served as President
(1989-1990) and President-Elect; edited the Northeastern Division newsletter;
chaired many committees, including: Membership, Nominating, Outstanding Student
Award, Awards, and Outstanding Chapter; and served on others, including:
Nominating, Best Student Paper, Publications, and Editorial Committee.� However, his greatest role was mentoring
those new to Northeastern Division activities, encouraging their participation
and rewarding them with just the right humorous remark.� John was responsible for bringing many new
members to the Division, and made any Division function interesting and
enjoyable.� In recognition of his many
contributions, the Division awarded John its highest honor, the Dwight Webster
Memorial Award.� At the most recent
Division meeting in Portland,
Maine,
this April, John presented the Division Special Achievement Award with his
classic blend of humor and sincerity, making it the highlight of the meeting.
Therefore,
The current Executive Committee of
the Northeastern Division conveys the heartfelt sympathies of all the members
who knew and respected John to his family.�
Words cannot express the loss that we feel, and our hearts go out to you
at this time of loss.
And the Committee RESOLVES,
That the contributions to the
Northeastern Division in John�s name will be used to establish a memorial fund
to support students of fisheries science studying in Northeastern
North America in their pursuit of a well rounded
education, so that his legacy shall endure in perpetuity. We will never forget
John, and shall always miss him.
��������������� Tuesday, May 21, 2002
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