Register by August 31 to get discount rates at the 2017 OFWIM Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fees are:
OFWIM is now accepting submissions of papers, posters, and panel discussions related to our 2017 conference theme or to fish and wildlife information management in general.
Submit a poster for the “Hacker’s Ball” or a presentation for one of our general sessions. We expect that a limited number of remote access seats will be available. If you can’t travel to Chattanooga, think about joining us virtually and giving a paper from your office. Send session topics, suggested panel discussion topics, and any questions to:
Joe Kirby
Missouri Department of Conservation
573-522-4115 X3585
Our June Newsletter is now online, with a preview of our 2017 Conference in Chattanooga and an update on the latest adventures of Captain Jack. Check it out!
Excited about our 2017 Conference in Chattanooga? Need help with expenses? As in previous years, OFWIM will offer a limited number of travel grants to help current or retired professionals attend our conference and annual meeting. The application deadline has been extended to July 17.
Grant recipients will be eligible for reimbursement of conference-related expenses up to $500, plus waiving of the conference registration fee. Each recipient must present a formal paper at the conference and follow up with a newsletter article related to the presentation topic. Recipients will be notified by July 24. Apply online or download our 2017 Travel Grant Application.
OFWIM’s Data Standards and Technology Trends Committee is compiling a list of tools that members have found handy to complete their regular job duties. Take a look at what your colleagues have shared, and use this form to add your favorite tools!
OFWIM members can now renew and pay membership dues online through PayPal. If you haven’t yet paid your 2017 dues, request a private link to access your record and get started.
If you are not yet a member of OFWIM, you can join by filling out the New Member form and paying any applicable dues. Members get access to our Groupsite account and discounts on registration fees at our Annual Conference. Visit our Membership page for more information.
Our March newsletter is online, with a Google Earth tool tip, updated membership map, and a preview of our 2017 conference in Chattanooga. Please read and share!