Committee Forum

Mentoring Committee

Idaho Chapter American Fisheries Society

Chairperson

Kevin Meyer
Phone: 208-465-8404, ext. 227
Email: kmeyer@idfg.idaho.gov

Mission

Promote the development of successful fisheries professionals through mentoring.

Goals

The committee will seek to achieve the mission through four goals:

Goal 1: Encourage chapter members to be mentors

Goal 2: Help chapter members become good mentors

Goal 3: Assist those considering or pursuing a career in the fisheries professions to find a mentor

Goal 4: Recognize outstanding mentors

Progress Report

Significant accomplishments over the last year have been:

1. Formally recognizing Idaho Hutton scholars and mentors at the business luncheon during the 2007 annual meeting.

2. Promoting the Hutton program at the 2007 chapter meeting.

3. Taking over from the Palouse Unit the administration and awarding of ICAFS's new Outstanding Mentor Award given at the annual meeting. See page 3 (September 2007-Gill Raker Gazette) if you would like to nominate an outstanding mentor!

Significant action items we wish to accomplish by spring 2008 include:

1. Developing a Mentor/Protégé webpage associated with the ICAFS website that connects protégés willing to volunteer time on a project with Mentors needing field or lab volunteers and willing to offer a learning opportunity.

2. Promote mentoring at the annual meeting by having different colored name tags for mentors and protégés, and developing a protocol for more mentor/protégé interaction at the Palouse Unit's pizza party.

3. Continuing to promote the Hutton Program through the state meeting, newsletter, and website.