Opportunities for Leadership and Service
The Nominations Committee nominates candidates for the elective offices of the Society. Consult the RSS Constitution for initial procedures for nomination, qualifications for office, and terms of office.
Members:
Elected Chair for 2008: John Allen
Elected members: Leland Glenna and Angela Gonzales
Appointed members: Ann Ziebarth and Elizabeth Ransom
Chris Stapel (2007-08) Grad student Representative
Reports:
Results of the 2007 Election are:
President Elect:
Joseph Molnar, Auburn University
Vice President:
Annabel Kirschner, Washington State University
Secretary:
Patrick Mooney, University of Kentucky
Council Members:
Douglas Jackson-Smith, Utah State University
Curtiss Stofferahn, University of North Dakota
Kate MacTavish, Oregon State University
Sarah Frank, University of Kentucky
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