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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk196217139"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><img width=202 height=53 style='width:2.1041in;height:.5555in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DBCFB8.0D8406D0"></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear USWBSI Community,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This is a friendly reminder that nominations/applications are still open for the next <b>Researcher Co-Chair</b> of the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI). As Dr. Ruth Dill-Macky concludes her eight-year tenure, we have an opportunity to welcome a new leader who will continue to help shape the future of FHB research collaboration and outreach for USWBSI.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Researcher Co-Chair works alongside USWBSI leadership to:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Guide the Executive and Steering Committees<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Oversee strategic planning and financial decision-making<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ensure the implementation of the Action Plan research priorities<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Represent the initiative to key stakeholders and advocate on behalf of the FHB community <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Oversee the Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We invite <b>both peer nominations and applications (self-nominations)</b> for individuals who exemplify scientific excellence, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to USWBSI’s mission.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47'>Review the Position Description and Expectations</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/pdfs/USWBSI_RCo-Chair_CallforNoms.pdf"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1'>USWBSI Researcher Co-Chair Call for Nominations</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47'>Submit a Nomination/Application by June 30, 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span><a href="https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Zh3RGpcDgupSnQ" target="_new"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1'>USWBSI Researcher Co-Chair Nomination Form</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#70AD47'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you have questions or wish to discuss the role further, please feel free to reach out to </span></span><a href="mailto:ruthdm@umn.edu"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1'>Ruth Dill-Macky</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>, myself, or any member of the </span></span><a href="https://scabusa.org/committees"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1'>USWBSI Executive Committee</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>. Thank you for helping us identify the next leader for USWBSI.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Warm Regards,<br></span></span><a href="mailto:rmags@wiktel.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1'>Richard Magnusson</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk196217139'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>USWBSI Grower Co-Chair </span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='color:#0E2841'>______</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#0E2841;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='color:#0E2841'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#0E2841'>U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>495 Borlaug Hall | 1991 Upper Buford Circle | St. Paul, MN 55108</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#222222'><a href="mailto:nfo@scabusa.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>nfo@scabusa.org</span></a> | 517.290.5023 | <a href="http://https/scabusa.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>https://scabusa.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Twitter </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#156082'><a href="https://twitter.com/USWBSI"><span style='color:#156082'>@USWBSI</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> | Linkedin </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#156082'><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/uswbsi"><span style='color:#156082'>#uswbsi</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#156082'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>