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Texas State University Wildlife Society
Welcome to the Texas State University chapter of The Wildlife Society. The society is composed of graduate and undergraduate students with varied interests and majors that come together to discuss wildlife issues, create educational opportunities for the public about wildlife, educate ourselves and have fun. We invite all majors to join our society and help us become more diverse and gain new perspective. If you have any questions concerning our organization, please contact our officers or sponsors below. |
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Student Chapter News and Events | |
January [29] Kick-off Meeting February [5] Meeting with guest speaker: Dr. Francis Rose to talk about his current research [11] BBQ Fundraiser outside Supple Science Building [12] Meeting with guest speaker: Liz Larue from Lockhart State Park [13] Volunteer at Fun Fish Day - Event for intellectualy disabled children sponsered by San Marcos Parks and Recreation [26-1] Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting in Lubbock March [13] Lockhart State Park Outdoor Lab [13] LANDS volunteering in Wimberley [26] Meeting with guest speaker Dr. Andrew Sansom in Supple 116 [27] Lockhart State Park Outdoor Lab [27] Volunteer at Freeman Ranch Highscool competition. April [3] Lockhart State Park Outdoor Lab [4] Bobcat Build [17] Lockhart State Park Outdoor Lab May [1] L.A.N.D.S day out at Lazy 8 Ranch Benelli Shotgun Raffle We are raffling off a Benelli gun this semester. Purchase your 5$ tickets for a chance to win a Benelli Nova 12 ga. Pump Shotgun (28" BBL, 3 1/2 mag.) Tickets will be sold at meetings or you can contact an officer for more information. 2009 Best Member Award We will be offering a 500$ Scholarship to be awarded to the most active and determined member of the Texas State Student Chapter Member. The winner will be decided in December. Click here for more information or to apply. 2009 Quiz Bowl Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl Team this year for winning Second Place! It was a very close game and they played very well Each year the Texas State Chapter of the Wildlife Society competes in the Quiz Bowl. Questions are related to Wildlife and Wildlife courses. The Quiz Bowl is held each year in February at the State Chapter meeting of the Wildlife Society. If you are an undergraduate and would like to participate, let us know early so that you can start studying! Several graduate students and past team members are around to help you prepare and practice for the competition. It can be a lot of fun and you get to represent our school! If you are interested please contact Dr. Weckerly or a current officer for more information. Sixth Annual Shoot Out Our Shoot Out event this year was very fun and a great success! Thanks to all who participated. We are expecially appreciative of all the winners who donated their prize money back to the Wildlife Society. Individual or Inc. Team Entry Form - for individuals or teams <5 interested in entering Team Entry Form - for teams of 5 people interested in entering Shoot Out Brochure - for more information Saftey Release Form - All participates must submit this form Volunteer Work Participating in volunteer work helps to unite the members of the wildlife society. It is also a great way to help the community and let people know what we are all about. If you ever donate your time to volunteering, please fill out an event form and have someone you helped sign it. Turn in event forms to Dr. Simpson, in Supple 234, or contact our President, Chris Willy. Wildlife Certification We will soon be posting more info regarding Wildlife Certification through the Wildlife Society. Until then, please contact Dr. Simpson for more information. Lockhart State Park Outdoor Lab We have included the dates for the Lockhart State Park Out Door lab in the calendar. The wildlife society has committed to have a volunteer for each lab. For more information about the lab, see the newsletter below: Newsletter Page 1 Newsletter Page 2 Newsletter Page 3 - make sure to read the blurb about us here! Newsletter Page 4 Internships, Job Opportunites and Scholarships We are currently compiling a new resource page for students seeking wildlife related internships or scholarships. Check it out here. Also, the Biology Department has begun posting job opportunities that come their way on their site. Click here for their job postings. Past Events Schedule Check out the kinds of things we've been up to. Spring 2007-Spring 2008 For any additional information on events, speakers or about the Society in general please e-mail any of the officers below. | |
2009 Officers: President: Chris Willy Vice President: Eric Lee Secretary: Elanor Dean Treasurer: Sara Weaver Historian: Alayne Fronimos Web Master: Jonny Scalise | |
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| -(left to right) Chris Willy, Elanor Dean, Eric Lee, Sara Weaver, Alayne Fronimos |
The Wildlife Society Mission Statement |
| Mission The mission of The Wildlife Society is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of society. This mission is implemented through five goals: 1. Advocate the use of sound biological, social, and economic information in making wildlife policy decisions. 2. Enhance the knowledge and technical capabilities of wildlife professionals. 3. Increase public awareness and appreciation of wildlife conservation and the wildlife profession. 4. Promote professional standards for wildlife research, education, and management. 5. Recognize the professional stewardship of wildlife. | |
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Faculty Sponsors Dr. John Baccus Dr. Clay Green Dr. Randy Simpson Dr. Michael Small Dr. Butch Weckerly |
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