Social Events


Student-Mentor Mixer

Building on the success of last year, this event will continue the ‘speed dating’ format with some modifications to allow for longer conversations. One goal is to help students understand what opportunities exist and how students can successfully pursue those opportunities. For information contact Shivonne Nesbit (shivonne.nesbit@oregonstate.edu).

Poster Social
A traditional opportunity to converse with the presentors of up to 32 poster displays while also renewing and creating professional aquaintences.  Fisheries networking at its finest!  For poster information contact Demian Ebert (daebert@pbsj.com). 

Awards Luncheon
More opportunities to network with colleagues while recognizing the award-winning efforts and accomplishments of our members.  Not to mention a free lunch. 

Business Meeting
To maximize convenience for everyone to attend, the annual Oregon Chapter AFS Business Meeting will immediately follow the awards luncheon on Thursday. The Business Meeting will not conflict with any other meeting activities. Chapter committee meetings will follow the business meeting. Come learn how YOUR chapter operates and become involved!

Banquet
Cap off your Thursday with another AFS tradition and opportunity for enjoyable networking.  The banquet begins with a social, allows a choice of menu selections (see registration form), and is immediately followed by the raffle, auction, and other festivities.

Raffle and Auction
Score some great deals on equipment, artwork, and adventures while supporting the chapter.  To contribute or assist, contact Christy Fellas (
Christy.fellas@yahoo.com; 503-231-2307).

Texas-Hold’em “Fun-raiser”
Join the growing group of card-sharks that risk it all (well, a $25 donation to the chapter, anyways) for a shot at some winning cards, wiley strategy, and friendly competition.  Starts with a brief lesson on how to play, experience helpful but not necessary.  Thanks to Tom Iverson (
Tom.iverson@cbfwa.org) for organizing this friendly fundraiser.

Jam Session
Once again the Jam Session will occur after the Banguet and Auction on Thursday night. In what is becoming an Oregon AFS tradition, we’ll again offer a stage and mic to our musically-inclined members and see what kind of “Fishhead Jam Session” ensues.  Practice time has been set for Wednesday night before the real show Thursday night following the banquet and auction. Steve Liebhardt (
Steve_Liebhardt@or.blm.gov) has tentatively agreed to organize this event. If you would like to assist him, please contact Steve.

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