President

John J. Obrycki
University of Kentucky
Department of Entomology
S-225 Agricultural Science Center N
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Phone: (859) 257-7450
Fax: (859) 323-1120
john.obrycki@uky.edu

Guidelines

The President oversees the affairs of the North Central Branch, and; in particular, develops plans for the annual meeting. The following are the guidelines and a chronology of events for the President:

  1. Prepare first letter to the membership to be included in the June mailing (May 15).
  2. Attend the meeting of the Program Committee at mid-summer to assist in planning the Annual Meeting.
  3. Submit the name of a nominee for President-Elect of the Entomological Society of America. Because the nominee is a "Nominee of the Branch," the President-Elect should consult fully with the Executive Committee.
  4. Submit two nominees each for Director-Elect and a representative to the Certification Board. The NCB Nominating Committee will present the nominees to the Executive Committee. Nominations due to the ESA office by June 1.
  5. Submit North Central Branch nominee for Secretary-Treasurer of ESA (every third year).
  6. Prepare second President's letter by July for August "call for paper" mailing.
  7. Appoint student to be NCB Student Representative to the National Committee on Student Affairs (every 2 years)
  8. Write letter of congratulations to nominees and award winners.
  9. Prepare third President's letter by December for January mailing.
  10. Assist in development of program for award luncheon.
  11. Also in early December, send Secretary a black and white self-portrait photo (passport size) for front cover of program.
  12. Invite ESA Executive Director and National President to attend Annual Meeting by January 15.
  13. Plan Executive Committee meetings. The first Executive Committee meeting is held immediately prior to the Branch meeting. The second Executive Committee meeting is held the day before the Final Business meeting. Mail requests for agenda items by February 15. Mail agenda by March 1.
  14. Plan final business meeting with Secretary-Treasurer by February 15.
  15. Preside at Annual North Central Branch meeting.
  16. Appoint chair of the Nominating Committee and provide committee with list of vacancies to fill.