72 DECEMBER 2015 • WORLD AQUACULTURE • WWW.WAS.ORG MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION — WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY BENEFITS of membership: Quarterly issues of the magazine, World Aquaculture; discounts on WAS books; electronic access to the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society; access to “members only” section of the website; and discounts for WAS meeting registrations. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: (Select one) r NEW r RENEWAL Lifetime $1,100 Individuals only, for lifetime membership (includes one chapter) Corporate $255 For-Profit Companies only (assign one individual to receive mailings) (includes one chapter) Sustaining $105 To support our continuing membership-benefit programs (includes one chapter) Individual $65 Regular individuals Membership (one person’s name only) (includes one chapter) Student $45 Attach copy of Student ID or letter regarding status from major professor (includes one chapter) E-Member $10 No publlications, meeting discounts, voting privileges or chapter affilation and not an active member in last five years ADDITIONAL CHARGES OPTIONS: r $20 annual payment for mailed (hard copy) Journal of the World Aquaculture Society CHAPTERS: (includes one chapter; add $5 each additional chapter) Must be an active member of WAS to join. (Please choose chapter) r United States (USAS) r Latin American/Caribbean (LACC) r Asian Pacific (APC) r Korean r None (Deduct $5.00) Company Name, if corporate membership: Individual Name: Mailing Address: Phone: Fax: e-mail: @ Include Payment to: World Aquaculture Society (US$/drawn on a US bank) with Check/Money Order, or VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINER’S CLUB, DISCOVER (NOVUS) OR JCB. Card Number: Expire Date: Signature on Card: www.was.org • WAS, 143 J.M. Parker Coliseum, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (USA) • APA 2016 Indonesia............................................. 16 • Aquaculture 2016................................................. 11 • Aquaculture Systems Technologies........................ 55 • Aquaculture without Frontiers............................... 41 • Aquafauna Biomarine........................................... 68 • Biomin.................................................................29 • Blue Aqua International.................Inside Front Cover • Cargill Empyreal 75............................................... 46 • Ever Extruder ....................................................... 60 • Evonik Industries .................................................. 33 • Extru-Tech, Inc. ................................................... 23 • Global Catfish Conference......................................6 • LACQUA15..........................................................20 • Middle East Aquaculture 2016.............................. 15 • Multilevel Aqua Cage System................................. 49 • Northern Aquaculture........................................... 63 • Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc...............Back Cover • Techniplast..........................................................51 • Tyson Foods...................................Inside Back Cover • USAS Sponsored Publications............................... 10 • WAS Conference Calendar.................................... 70 • WAS Future Meetings........................................... 71 • WAS Online Store................................................. 69 ADVERTISER’S INDEX WAS is Renewing its Strategic Plan and We Welcome Your Feedback By Graham Mair At its mid-year meeting, the WAS Board approved the Society’s Strategic Plan for the (2016-2020). The Board approved six higher level strategic goals to focus effort and seven second level goals to continue efforts over the next 5 years. WAS exists to serve its members welcome input on this Strategic Plan. Please visit https://www.was.org/StrategicPlan2020 or write the Home Office to provide feedback. Higher Level Strategic Goals 1. Increase membership and global representation 2. Implement the re-invigoration Plan for the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 3. Deliver an effective, efficient and consistent communication platform that supports and enhances the WAS brand, Vison and Mission 4. Further develop a conference and meeting strategy that delivers a consistent approach to continuous improvement in transferring quality science and technology, knowledge and education to benefit the members and the aquaculture industry at large 5. Develop a comprehensive plan to address the succession of the executive director and event management roles within the society and develop and implement an employee performance evaluation process 6. Exhibit leadership in the critical issues facing the aquaculture industry Second Level Strategic Goals 7. Continuous improvement of WAS publications to align with membership demands 8. Recognize outstanding professionals and students for their contributions to aquaculture using a consistent, coordinated process that distinguishes criteria for selection and expectations of the award that ensures diversity of awardees. 9. Develop mechanisms to effectively engage students in WAS activities to increase student membership and increase transition rates of student members to full members 10. Enhance linkages and alliances with aquaculture and related organizations 11. Develop consistent and effective strategy for Chapters to support the Society and contribute to increased membership 12. Ensure global representation in the Society’s governance 13. Maintain a sustainable business model
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