Want to Help Shape the CSSA Annual Meeting?

Want to Help Shape the CSSA Annual Meeting?

Have you ever said to yourself, “If I could change one or two things at the CSSA Annual Meeting, they would be...?” Well, this is your chance! The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is now accepting nominations for CSSA Program Planning Officer. 

What Does the CSSA Program Planning Officer Do?

This is your chance to let your creative juices flow! You will lead the Society’s efforts in all phases of the Annual Meeting activities for the next three years. This is a great way to offer new ideas not only to CSSA but to committee members from the other Societies as well.

What changes would improve the Annual Meeting experience? 

What is it that really needs attention in your eyes? This is your chance to help make a difference in shaping the Annual Meeting.

What Is the Term?

The term of the appointment is 1 Jan. 2024 to 31 Dec. 2026 with the CSSA Program Planning Officer serving as chair of the ACS732 Annual Meeting Planning Committee in 2026. This committee includes the two other Society program planning officers, three Society program chairs, the chief executive officer, and the director of meetings and conventions.

What Are the Job Requirements?

If you are a member of CSSA and are forward thinking, creative, willing to take risks, a dreamer, a high-energy person, and a visionary, then you have the right qualifications. You’ll get together throughout the year on Zoom calls and will be integral to the program finalizing process held late summer. The Society pays your registration, housing, and travel expenses for the Annual Meeting itself. 

To be considered for the position of CSSA Program Planning Officer, please send a letter of interest by 13 June 2023 to Seth Murray, CSSA President, seth.murray@ag.tamu.edu.