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Committees, Committee Chairpersons and DutiesWe need your help! Please volunteer today to assist on a committee. Email the committee chairperson of your choice. For further details of the activities of each committee see FLEPPC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Committees BylawsThe Bylaws Committee proposes appropriate bylaws amendments and incorporates approved amendments into the bylaws. The bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present at any legally constituted meeting of the FLEPPC. Chair: Sandra Vardaman Control and Evaluation SOPs being developed Editorial The Editorial Committee assists the Editor with
FLEPPC publications. Education The Education Committee is responsible for providing funding and support for education programs through the FLEPPC Kathy Craddock Burks Education and Outreach Grants aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge of exotic, invasive plants. Chair: Jennifer Possley Finance The Finance Committee oversees the financial matters of the FLEPPC and develops recommendations regarding finance-related issues for the FLEPPC Board of Directors that represent the best interest and financial well-being of the organization. Chair: Scott Ditmarsen Legislative The Legislative Committee keeps the FLEPPC Board and members informed about existing, pending, or needed legislative or regulatory actions and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning the course of action to be taken. Chair: Matthew King Local ArrangementsThe Local Arrangements Committee makes arrangements for the annual symposium site and associated physical requirements of the FLEPPC's annual symposium. Chair: Mike Bodle Merchandise The Merchandise Committee makes recommendations to the Board on FLEPPC merchandise to be sold at annual symposium for fund-raising. Chair: Tony Pernas NominationsThe Nominations Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on future Board members. The Past Chair may serve as Nominations Committee Chair. Chair: Jim Burney OutreachThe Outreach Committee provides outreach concerning the activities of the FLEPPC. Chair: Katy Roberts Plant Industry LiaisonThe Plant Industry Liaison Committee maintains a dialogue with the nursery industry to identify areas of agreement and cooperation between FLEPPC and the industry, explore resolution of disagreements, and to clarify misperceptions held by either group. Chair: Doria Gordon Plant ListThe Plant List Committee develops and maintains a list of Florida's most invasive plant species. The list is updated every two years. Chair: Keith Bradley ResearchThe Research Committee determines research priorities as requested by the Board of Directors. Reviews research proposals submitted to the FLEPPC Julia Morton Invasive Plant Research Grants Program and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. Chair: Betsy Von Holle Symposium ProgramThe Symposium Program Committee develops the objectives and theme for the annual symposium and implements the annual symposium program. Chair: LeRoy Rodgers III Symposium Field Trips The Symposium Field Trips Committee makes arrangements, disseminates information, and handles registration for field trips at the annual symposium. Chair: Donna Watkins Training Committee The Training Committee makes arrangements for Continuing Education Units and training sessions at the annual symposium related to the goals and objectives of the FLEPPC. Chair: Katy Roberts VendorThe Vendor Committee serves as liaison with vendors and manufacturers of herbicides, adjuvants, equipment, and invasive control services to gain financial support for activities that further the goals and mission of the FLEPPC. Chair: Todd Olson Website The Website Committee maintains and updates the official FLEPPC website in accordance with the guidelines determined by the Board. Chair: Tony Pernas NA-EPPC Representative Represents FLEPPC to NA-EPPC
as requested by Board.
and Tony Pernas SE-EPPC Representative Represents FLEPPC to SE-EPPC as requested by Board. Karen Brown
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Forces Each FLEPPC Species Task Force provides an ongoing forum to share information about the biology, distribution and control of the involved species. Each Task Force shall develop a statewide management plan, generate fact sheets, brochures, etc., and maintain a clearinghouse file of information on the involved species. Each Task Force Chair serves as the primary point of contact to the general public, policy makers, and the media on matters related to the involved species. Australian Pine Chair: Tony Pernas Brazilian PepperChair: Jim Cuda Carrotwood Chair: Chris Lockhart Chinese Tallow Chair: Drew Leslie Dioscorea Chair: Bill Overholt GrassesChair: Greg MacDonald Lygodium Co-Chair: LeRoy Rodgers III and Co-Chair: Kristina Serbesoff-King Melaleuca Chair: Francois Laroche Skunkvine Chair : Brian Nelson
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