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2008

October 2  •  SC-AFS/SCFWA 2008 Fall Workshop - Aquatic Invasive Species
Our 2008 Fall Workshop - "Aquatic Invasive Species" - was offered jointly by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (SC-AFS) and the South Carolina Fisheries Workers Association (SCFWA) on October 2, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center Lake House in Columbia, SC. The archived Agenda, Presentations, Announcement, and Registration Form are still available.
February 29  •  South Carolina Chapter Receives the Outstanding Small Chapter Award
SC received the outstanding Small Chapter Award on February 29 2008 by the Southern Division. This award is a testament to the hard work of officers and membership in our chapter. The award recognizes outstanding professionalism, active resource protection, and enhancement programs, as well as a strong commitment to the mission of the Society. The South Carolina chapter has been selected in recognition of its accomplishments in the areas of Aquatic Stewardship, Information Transfer and Outreach, and Member Services. The award was presented at the 2008 AFS Annual Meeting in Ottawa, Canada, during the Business Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th, 3:30-5:30 PM at the Chateau Laurier, Ballroom.
February 4—5  •  Joint SCAFS/SCFWA Annual Meeting
Celebrating 25 years of SC-AFS -- On February 4-5, 2008, the South Carolina Fisheries Workers Association (SCFWA) and the South Carolina American Fisheries Society (SC-AFS) held a very successful joint annual meeting at Santee State Park in Santee, SC. Participation of 120 fisheries professionals and students from across the state and outside SC exceeded all expectations. The 27 quality oral presentations (8 by students) and 9 posters represented a variety of fisheries related projects and research. This 25th anniversary meeting of the SC-AFS was celebrated in the presence of our first SC-AFS president: Dr. Reggie Harrell, our first president-elect: Dr. John Mark Dean, and our first secretary treasurer: Dr. Jim Bulak, who were recognized during the business meeting on Monday afternoon. During the social many caught up with old friends and made new ones while enjoying some good food, drinks, music, and photo's from the distant and not so distant past.  Archived meeting announcement …