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Join us at the annual meeting to discuss the strategic plan adopted in Dec 2018 and explore opportunities for growth. Learn about the shift in focus to reclamation science and proposed re-branding options. Participate in the round table discussion to shape the future direction of the society.
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ASMR Annual Meeting • Strategic Plan adopted by NEC in Dec 2018. • As we near our 50th anniversary, time to look at history, evaluate current issues, and plan for the future. • Many strengths, some weaknesses, always threats, but also opportunities. • Copy of Strategic Plan on YAPP – under “more”, scroll to SP
Focus of Society: • Industry focused for many years, but our Lessons Learned and Technologies Developed now cross many industries. • Our focus has shifted to the discipline in which we work: reclamation science. • A discipline focus expresses the depth and breadth of association and allows for growth.
Re-Branding: NEC meeting 6/3/19 • To more effectively describe of our discipline • Improve our web identity (ASMR) • Incorporates our current By Laws’ purpose: encourage and assist any agency, institution, organization, or individual in efforts to reestablish, enhance, or protect our natural resources disturbed by mining or other human activities, or by disturbance through natural events.
Proposed name change 1) American Society of Land Reclamation – ASLR 2) American Society of Environmental Reclamation - ASER Next Steps • Round table discussion – Paper/card on table. Select the 1 name the table believes best reflects society (or could suggest alternate). One name on card from table; can include rationale. Turn in card. • TD divisions will discuss names, in addition to their other business topics and chairs report back to Chris Johnston, TD Rep/NEC. • NEC will review results and will send out electronic vote to membership.