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page 3 President’s Message Being on the Board and a member of The South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society for several years has shown me that our organization is an important part of the applicator’s educational tools and provides a forum for managers and field technicians to meet and review new ideas and methods. The Society is working hard to keep our meetings exciting, interesting and new. If anyone knows or is interested in providing us with a presentation on new ideas, products or methods, please contact me directly. The 2015 program should be interesting for everyone. CEU’s will be applied for The General Meetings. I thank you all for voting me into office and plan to have another successful year for all. Sincerely, Craig Smith President South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
Board Members - 2015 Officers 2015 Craig Smith, President Linda Wolonick, Secretary/ Treasurer Mark Weinrub, Immediate Past President Board Members 2015 James Boggs Rose Butman-Bechard Norma Cassinari Andy Fuhrman Lyn Gettys, PhD John Raymundo John Selby Michael Shaner Steven Weinsier
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The Francis E. “Chil” Rossbach Scholarship Fund Funds from the scholarship are used to help defray costs for students taking classes related to the study of aquatic environmental sciences or related areas. The scholarship is open to anyone, and all are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and the scholarship awarded when a suitable candidate is found. Money raised by the Society during the year partially goes to fund this scholarship, the intent of which is to promote the study of aquatics. For an application, please go to www.sfapms.org.
Cover Photo By Robert Nelton
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Credit: Stephen Montgomery / Allstate Resource Management.
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JOB POSTS Stormwater & Grounds Maintenance Manager Job Description An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of complex and demanding managerial and technical functions as the principal assistant to the Assistant Utilities Director – Public Works. Work is demanding and of unusual difficulty, requiring the exercise of extensive initiative and independent judgment through participation in formulating and supervising implementation of broad policies and program objectives for the division. Assignments cover a wide spectrum of highly complex tasks which include major administrative and budgetary functions. An employee in this class provides technical direction and field supervision to a staff of subordinates engaged in the maintenance of all public canals/waterways within the City limits, landscaping within City public right-of-way and irrigation within City public right-of-way and City facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating employees, equipment, and materials for projects, determining work methods and procedures supervising field operations in the eradication of aquatic weeds, and assuring that assignments are completed according to schedule and specifications. Duties require the use of independent judgment in selection of work methods, scheduling employees and execution of work orders. Employee reports to the Assistant Utilities Director – Public Works. Work is reviewed through staff conferences, oral and written reports, and results obtained by completion of programs and projects. HOW TO APPLY: Please Apply Online at www.sunrisefl.gov Contact: Jami Ketchup / HR Analyst City of Sunrise 954-838-4527 email: JKetchup@sunrisefl.gov
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Calendar of Upcoming Events SFAPMS, Board Meeting Thursday, January 29, 2015 www.sfapms.org SFAPMS, General Meeting Thursday, February 26, 2015 www.sfapms.org SFAPMS, Board Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2015 www.sfapms.org SFAPMS, General Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2015 www.sfapms.org SFAPMS, Board Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2015 www.sfapms.org SFAPMS, General Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2015 www.sfapms.org SFAPMS, Board Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2015 www.sfapms.org
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