Embrace Leadership in 2024

Unveiling a World of Opportunity

October 20, 2023

Calling all movers and shakers! Are you passionate about making a difference? Seize the chance to become a driving force in leadership and elevate your impact by volunteering as a leader within you divisions, sections, boards of directors, or even as a Society president in 2025.

Your Voice, Your Impact

Join us in shaping the future direction of our Societies. Your insights matter and your leadership can make waves. Dive into the captivating world of leadership and embark on a journey that promises growth, influence, and lasting change.

Empower Change Through Diversity

At the core of our mission lies a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage you to actively seek and extend this golden opportunity to exceptional women, underrepresented minorities, and members of historically marginalized communities. Be a part of history as ASA and CSSA introduce the groundbreaking DEI Member‐at‐Large position on their boards of directors. Ready to be a catalyst for transformation? Apply now at agronomy.org/awards and crops.org/awards before Nov 30, 2023.

Claim Your Spot

Ready to lead or know someone who is? Nominate remarkable candidates—yourself or colleagues! Reach out to current ASA section chairs or CSSA and SSSA division chairs. Or, contact the current presidents: ASA—Joann Whalen ([email protected]), CSSA—Seth Murray ([email protected]), or SSSA—Carrie Laboski ([email protected]).

Aspiring ASA graduate student members, this is your chance to apply to run for ASA board representative! Apply online by Nov. 30, 2023 at: agronomy.org/awards.

Leadership positions available:

2025 ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Presidents‐Elect
2025 ASA Section Vice‐Chairs, CSSA Division Chairs‐Elect, and SSSA Division Chairs‐Elect
2025 ASA Board of Directors Representatives: Agronomic Production Systems Section, Biometry & Statistical Modeling Section, Climatology & Modeling Section, and Graduate Student
2025 CSSA Board of Directors Representatives: Crop Ecology, Management & Quality (C‐3) Division; Forage & Grazinglands Division (C‐6); and Genomics, Molecular Genetics, and Biotechnology (C‐7) Division.
2025 SSSA Board of Directors Representatives: Agricultural Soil and Food Systems Group, Fundamental Soil Science Group, and Soil and Ecosystem Processes Group

Step into Leadership

Explore roles and responsibilities at: agronomy.org/membership/committees/view, crops.org/membership/committees/view, or soils.org/membership/committees/view and then click the “View Guidelines” link.

Nominating committees will review and select the final candidates to run on the ballot for each office. The elections will take place in March 2024. All elected candidates will take office on Jan. 1, 2025.

Ready to Lead?

For inquiries, contact Director of Governance Sara Uttech: 608-268-4948 or [email protected].

Make your mark in 2024!

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