The call for nominations to RosEXEC has been extended until August 26, 2011. If you are interested
in serving on the RosEXEC you can nominate yourself. See instructions
below.
Call for nominations of new members to US Rosaceae Genomics,
Genetics and Breeding Executive Committee (RosEXEC)
The mission of the RosEXEC is to:
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Serve as a communication and coordination focal
point for the US Rosaceae genomics, genetics and breeding community.
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Define and promote research priorities based on
input from the industry and research community.
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Coordinate educational efforts from the research
community to the industry and the public.
After 3 years of excellent service the following US members
(Angela Baldo, Nahla Bassil, Jim Hancock, Bryon Sosinski and Phil
Stewart) will be rotating off the RosEXEC in January of 2012.
In 2011, five new RosEXEC members will be elected to a 3
year term to replace them in January. All members of the Rosaceae community
are invited to nominate candidates for election. Nomination of candidates who
have not previously served on the RosEXEC and representatives of industry are
encouraged. Members rotating off RosEXEC in January 2012 are not eligible for
nomination (see list above). Members who will continue to serve in 2012
include, John Clark, Chris Dardick, Kate Evans, Kevin Folta,
Ksenija Gasic, Amy Iezzoni, Jim McFerson, Jay Norelli,
Mercy Olmstead, Janet Slovin, J.D. Swanson and Vance
Whitaker , so no need to nominate them as they will already be serving.
Other former members of RosEXEC are eligible for nomination.
International liaison members, Herman Silva (South
America) and David Chagné (Australia/New Zealand) will be rotating off
in January after 2 years of excellent service and we are also seeking
nomination of international liaisons to a 2 year term on RosEXEC. Liaison
members remaining through 2013 are Thomas Debener (Europe) and Michela
Troggio (Europe).
Prior to nomination, the nominator is required to contact
the nominee and confirm their willingness to serve on RosEXEC. Committee
members are expected to participate in quarterly telephone conference meetings
and provide several hours of work in support of the RosEXEC mission. Nominations
should be sent to Jay Norelli (jay.norelli@ars.usda.gov),
Chair of the RosEXEC membership committee by August 15, 2011. Nominees
will then be contacted by the membership committee and asked to provide a CV or
bio, and a brief vision statement. The community wide election will be held in
September.
Former RosEXEC members: Herb Aldwinckle, Bert
Abbott, Abhaya Dandekar, Tom Davis, Amit Dhingra, Gennaro
Fazio, Chad Finn, Stan Hokanson, Schuyler Korban, Kim
Lewers, Jim Luby, Cameron Peace, Vladimir Shulaev, Dariusz
Swietlik, Gary van Sickle, and Gayle Volk.
Former international liaisons: Pere Arús, Sue
Gardiner, Jasper Rees, Dan Sargent, and Eric van de Weg.
Jay Norelli
Chair of RosEXEC membership committee
John (Jay) Norelli
Research Plant Pathologist
USDA-ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station
telephone: (304) 725-3451 x264
email: jay.norelli@ars.usda.gov
fax: (304) 728-2340
address: 2217 Wiltshire Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430