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CERF 2011!

Ocean Center at Daytona Beach

November 2011

Daytona Beach, Florida USA

Bob Emmett, CERF 2009 Scientific Program Co-Chair,

Robert.Emmett@noaa.gov

Walt Nelson, CERF 2009 Scientific Program Co-Chair, Posters,

Nelson.Walt@epa.gov  

I write this early in 2009, and I hope the new year finds you well. The economy is in shambles, and most if not all of us are feeling unprecedented pressures. CERF is financially sound, but needs the continued support of the membership. To many of us, CERF is a very important community, and in times of stress, it becomes all the more important to participate in the community. Please let me know if there is anything I or CERF can do to help you as individuals, and please do continue to be active in CERF.  

One of the highlights of our 2009 conference will be the conferring of the four Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Awards. We invite you to nominate candidates for the following awards:  

Odum Lifetime Achievement Award for a sustained record of important contributions to our understanding of estuaries.  

We invite you to propose the names of colleagues, who you would like to see considered for the future leaders of the Federation. Past President Robert Christian (christianr@ ecu.edu) chairs the Nominations Committee and welcomes your suggestions for candidates for President-Elect, Secretary, and two Members-at-Large by 30 March 2009.