The Wildlife Society accomplishes most of its work through committees. Committees provide an opportunity for our members to become involved in the planning of events and day-to-day activities necessary for the successful and smooth operation of our society. Serving on a committee is a great way to be active in the Indiana Chapter. With so many committees to chose from you are sure to find one that suits your interest.

Awards Committe

The Awards Committee is responsible for the administration of the awards made to practitioners in the field of wildlife management. The role of the committee is to solicit nominations for these awards and to serve as the evaluation board for the selection of the winner.

Continuing Education Committee

This committee enhances the professional development and personal growth of our members. To accomplish this goal, the committee determines continuing education needs of our members and develops and implements programs to meet this need.

T.W.S. Certification/Cont. Ed Credit

This Committee assists our members with completing the certification process. The program for certification of wildlife biologists is a service provided by The Wildlife Society for its members, as well as nonmembers, who may desire a peer evaluation statement. Certification constitutes recognition by The Wildlife Society that an applicant meets the minimum educational, experience, and ethical standards adopted by the Society for professional wildlife biologists.

Endowment Fund Committee

The interest generated by our Endowment Fund is used to fund information and education projects which benefit our membership and society.

Farm Bill Committee

The mandate of the Farm Bill Committee is to examine legislation and matters relating to agriculture and the federal farm bill. This committee advises members and the Executive Board on relevant developments affecting wildlife management.

Forest Technical Advisory Committee

This committee is charged with monitoring local, state, and national issues affecting forest management and The Wildlife Society. The committee provides our members and the Executive Board with technical, tactical, and strategic advice for addressing these issues.

Membership Committee

Variety is the spice of life, and there is no better spice than a variety of people. The Membership Committee is responsible for recruiting new members and retaining existing members.

Information & Education Committee

The Wildlife Society has, as one of its major objectives, the sharing of knowledge. This committee is responsible for addressing public information needs dealing with wildlife management and activities of The Wildlife Society.

Issues & Resolutions Committee

This committee will develop resolutions for consideration by our members and the Executive Board. This committee also will receive proposed resolutions of public statements from members and will prepare, submit, and recommend action for these items to the Executive Board.

Spring Meeting (2009) Committee

This committee is responsible for the planning and coordination of the spring meeting.

Wetlands Technical Advisory Committee

This committee is charged with monitoring local, state, and national issues affecting management of wetlands and the wildlife associated with these wetlands. This committee helps define the role that our society takes in addressing these issues.

Nominations Committee

This committee reviews nominations and prepares a slate of candidates for consideration and election as officers of Indiana Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

Newsletter Editor

Creates and distribution of our quarterly newsletter.

Teaming With Wildlife

This committee is charged with monitoring the Teaming With Wildlife initiative and Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA). These are national legislative initiatives designed to provide funding for non game wildlife conservation and related education and recreation.