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Standing Committees

The Rural Sociological Society has several committees that coordinate the activities and operations of the Society.

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is soliciting nominations for the awards offered by the Rural Sociological Society. The Awards Ceremony has become an important part of the annual RSS meetings. In 2004, we will again recognize outstanding society members as well as an individual (not a RSS member) who has contributed much to improving the quality of rural life.

Awards

Award Recipients

Members:
Lois Wright-Morton, Chair (2007-08)
Lois Wright-Morton, Chair Designate (2007-08)
Kate MacTavish, Chair Designate (2007-08)
Rich Stedman (2005-08)
Terry Besser (2006-09)
Mark Brennan (2006-09)
Jennifer Cross (2006-09)
Ann Reisner, (2007-10)
Ken Robinson, (2007-10)
Jere Gilles, (2007-10)
Shannon Monnat, (2007-08) Grad student rep

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Development Committee

The Development Committee is concerned with the status and development of the profession of rural sociology in the areas of teaching, research and extension. It conducts studies and deliberations as directed by the council; and may also make independent recommendations to the council for the good of the Society.

Members:
Frank Beck, Chair (2007-08)
David Brown, Chair designate (2007-08)
Sally Maggard (2005-08)
Rosalind Harris (2005-08) 2006
Frank Beck (2006-09)
Eddy Berry (2006-09)
Al Luloff (2006-09)
Ray Jussaume, (2007-10)
Spencer D Wood, (2007-10) 2003
Blakely, Robin Mary (2007-10)
Deborah Tootle, (2007-10)
Jason Gordon, Grad student rep
Jess Gilbert, President, ex officio
Joseph Molnar, President-elect, ex officio

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Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee oversees the efforts that will increase participation and development of under represented individuals and social categories within the Society. It recommends programs and policies to the council that affect diversity in the Society.

Minority Scholar Travel Awards

Members:
Beverlyn Allen, Chair (2007-08)
Sheila Steinberg , Chair designate (2007-08)
Damayanti Banerjee, (2007-08)
Conner Bailey, (2007-08)
Carol Ward (2006-09)
J D Wulfhorst (2006-09)
Anna Kleiner, (2007-10)
Sarah Dewees, (2007-10)
Mark Harvey, (2007-10)
Donielle Lovell, (2007-08) Grad student reps

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Endowment Committee

The Endowment Committee is concerned with the innovative distribution of the Society's endowment funds. It also seeks contributions to the endowment funds; and develops plans for using those funds to strengthen the Society, the field of rural sociology and improve the quality of rural life.

For more information about the Endowment Awards

MS and PhD Research Awards
Early Career Awards
Innovation Awards
Minority Scholar Travel Awards

Members:
Cynthia Struthers, Chair (2007-08)
Doug Jackson-Smith, Chair designate (2007-08)
Mark Schafer, (2005-08)
Tasha Snyder (2005-08) 2006
Stephanie Mc Spirit (2006-09)
Jeff Sharp (2006-09)
Brett Zollinger (2006-09)
Brent Hales, (2007-10)
Debra Davidson, (2007-10)
Talia Esnard-Flavius (2007-08) Grad student rep
Kenneth Pigg, Treasurer, ex-officio

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Membership Committee

The Membership Committee assumes leadership in recruiting and in retaining members. It may also recommend measures to the council for improving the cohesiveness, morale and sense of involvement of members in the Society.

To become a member

Members:
Domenico Parisi, Chair (2007-08)
Rick Maurer, Chair designate (2007-08)
Louise Fortmann (2005-08)
Tarique Niazi, (2005-08)
Joan Brehm (2006-09)
Gilbert Gillespie (2006-09)
William Kandel (2006-09)
Jessica Goldberger, (2007-10)
Michael Gertler, (2007-10)
Tim Parker, (2007-10)
Shoshanah Inwood, Grad Student rep (2007-08)
Kenneth Pigg, Treasurer, ex officio

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Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee nominates candidates for the elective offices of the Society.

Members:
Elected Chair: John Allen
Elected Members: Leland Glenna and Angela Gonzales
Appointed: Ann Ziebarth and Elizabeth Ransom
Chris Stapel, (2007-08) Grad student rep

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Operations & Financial Affairs Sub-Committee

The Operations & Financial Affairs Committee makes spending recommendations to the council.

Members:
Richard Krannich, Past President, Chair
Patrick Mooney, Secretary
Jess Gilbert, President
Joseph Molnar, President Elect
Annabel Kirschner, Vice-President
Kenneth Pigg, Treasurer, ex officio

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Professional Communications Committee

The Professional Communications Committee oversees the professional communications of the Society. This includes, but is not limited to, Society newsletters, web sites on the Internet and listserves on the Internet.

Members:
Courtney Flint, Chair (2007-08)
Curt Stofferahn, Chair designate (2007-08)
Sarah Warren (2005-08)
Andrew Knight (2006-09)
Tim Slack (2006-09)
Gwen Sharp (2006-09)
Keith Moore, (2007-10)
Gerad Middendorf, (2007-10)
Wynne Wright, (2007-10)
Keith Taylor (2007-08) Grad student rep
Mark Jarvis, Web Editor (2002-07)
Kenneth Pigg, Treasurer, ex officio

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Program Committee

The Program Committee plans the program of events at the annual meeting.

RSS Annual Meetings

Members:
Karen O'Neill, Chair 2008
TBA, Poster Chair
TBA, Juried Paper Chair
TBA, 2009 Program Chair
Mark Schafer
Anastasia Snyder
Kate MacTavish
Frank Beck
Steven Wolf
William Kandel
P. Johnelle Sparks
Mark Harvey
David Peters
Bo Beaulieu
Michelle Eley
JoAnn Jaffe
Suzanne Tallichet
Kathy Brasier
Ron Hustedde
Elizabeth Ransom
Ann Finan
Joe Donnermeyer
Mary Grigsby
William Flinn
Additional members TBA
Eric Jensen, Student Rep.
Sarah Frank, Student Rep.
Kenneth Pigg, Treasurer, ex officio

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Publications Committee

The Publications Committee supervises the publication of the official journal, as well as any other publications sponsored by the Society. Editors of various publications (except the membership directory) are selected by the Committee, subject to the approval of the council. The Society publishes Rural Sociology, the official journal of the RSS; and The Rural Sociologist, the quarterly newsletter.

Members:
Nan Johnson, Chair (2007-08)
Pete Korsching, Chair designate (2007-08)
Melanie Dupuis (2005-08)
John Allen (2006-09)
P. Johnelle Spark (2006-09)
Gene Theodori (2006-09)
Jill Harrison, (2007-10)
Steve Wolf, (2007-10)
Ron Mize, (2007-10)
Ozlem Altiok , (2007-08) Grad Student rep

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RIG Committee

Members:
Annabel Kirschner, Chair and RSS Vice-President
Mark Schafer
Anastasia Snyder
Kate MacTavish
Frank Beck
Steven Wolf
William Kandel
P .Johnelle Sparks
Mark Harvey
David Peters
Bo Beaulieu
Michelle Eley
JoAnn Jaffe
Suzanne Tallichet
Kathy Brasier
Ron Hustedde
Elizabeth Ransom
Ann Finan
Joe Donnermeyer
Mary Grigsby
William Flinn

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