Want to Help Plan the SSSA Annual Meeting?

June 14, 2024

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

What Does the SSSA 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 some new ideas not only to SSSA but to committee members from the other Societies, too. What changes would improve the Annual Meeting experience? What really needs attention in your eyes? This is your chance to help shape the Annual Meeting.

What Is the Term?

The term of the appointment is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2027 with the SSSA Program Planning Officer serving as chair of the ACS732 Annual Meeting Planning Committee in 2027. 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 SSSA 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 SSSA Program Planning Officer, please send a letter of interest by July 9, 2024 to Michael Thompson, SSSA President, mlthomps@iastate.edu.

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