[fhb] Reminder: USWBSI Leader Nominations Due Sept 10

[USWBSI's general mailing list]

Dear FHB Community,

As was shared a couple of weeks ago, the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative
(USWBSI) is now accepting open nominations for its leadership positions.
Anyone receiving this message may submit a nomination for a colleague,
self-nominations are also welcome, and reappointments are permissible.
Submit your nominations by completing the
<https://forms.gle/jwtFZ81iGkspBFN87> USWBSI Leadership Nominations form by
September 10. You may submit more than one nomination, simply complete a
separate form for each nominee.

 

USWBSI Steering Committee Open Positions (4-year term, starting 1/1/26)*

*	Wheat Grower Representative
*	Durum Grower Representative
*	Pasta Industry Representative

* Steering Committee members provide direction and guidance to the USWBSI.
The composition is designed to represent all of the research and commercial
sectors impacted by FHB. 

 

USWBSI Research Area & Coordinated Project Open Member Positions (4-year
term, starting 1/1/26)**

*	FHB Management (MGMT) Committee
*	Food Safety & Toxicology (FST) Committee
*	Durum Coordinated Project (DUR-CP) Committee
*	Hard Winter Wheat Coordinated Project (HWW-CP) Committee
*	Variety Development - Spring Wheat Coordinated Project (VDHR-SPR)
Committee

** Committee members serve an important role in the development of the
USWBSI research plan and budget and are instrumental to the funding review
process. Nominations will be provided to the RA/CP for consideration.

 

Submit your nominations by completing the
<https://forms.gle/jwtFZ81iGkspBFN87> USWBSI Leadership Nominations form by
September 10. Submissions must include the name and affiliation of the
nominee, the committee for nomination (refer to list above), and a short
biographical sketch on the nominee along with confirmation of the acceptance
of the nomination and indication that they agree to carry-out the duties and
responsibilities. 

 

Full committee listings and terms are posted for all the
<https://scabusa.org/pdfs/USWBSI_Committee-Terms_2025.pdf> USWBSI
Committees. Current members of the Steering Committee will vote in October
to confirm all Executive Committee and Steering Committee appointments, the
RA/CP appointments will be made by vote of the respective committee. All new
terms start on January 1, 2026. 

 

 

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