Post on 08-Sep-2014
description
NSCSS Mission Statement
The mission of the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. is:
To advance the discipline and practice of soil science by professionals,
To promote quality interaction between professional soil scientists and their communities,
To represent the diverse consulting, service and business interests of professional soil scientists,
To facilitate the exchange of business and soil science experiences within the Society, and
To foster professional and ethical conduct in the soil science discipline.
Three NSCSS Primary Goals Cooperation! We need to cooperate
with other professionals. Professionalism! We need to
promote our soil science profession. Ethical Practice is at the heart of
who NSCSS is.
Two Specific Primary Goals The Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the USDA-NRCS and the National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS)
What do we need to accomplish this year as a Society?
Strengthening Professional Relationships:
The MOU with SSSA The MOU with NRCS and the NCSS Other Professional Societies
What do we want to accomplish with these MOUs?
MOU with the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)
Many NSCSS members are also Wetland Scientists.
It makes sense to cooperate more formally with SWS.
I am working with current SWS President, Andy Baldwin on an MOU.
MOU with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA)
Most NSCSS members are involved with soil erosion and sediment control in some manner.
It makes sense to cooperate more formally with IECA.
I am working with current IECA President, Michael Chase on an MOU.
MOU with the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Many NSCSS members are retired from
SCS or NRCS. SWCS is one of the professional societies
that they have been aligned with. It makes sense to cooperate more formally
with SWCS because of our MOU with NRCS and the NCSS.
I am working with current SWCS President, Gary Steinhardt on an MOU.
Soil Profiles
Soil Profiles newsletter The Voice of the National Society of
Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. Printing and Distribution by the Executive
Committee Questionnaire
Soil Profiles Questionnaire Regular Features in Soil Profiles:
President’s Message, Mark Your Calendar, New Members, and Mark Your Calendar
Would you like to see these features again?Dr. Dirt, Dear Augie, NSCSS Book Corner, Cool Websites, Committees, Founders Corner, Dokuchaev Award, Editorials, Member Biography, In Passing (Obituary), and Classifieds
Executive Secretary and Virtual Office Executive Secretary, Executive
Assistant, Administrative Assistant? Sue PaDelford (InterMountain Resources
in Sandpoint, Idaho) Virtual Office in Raleigh, North
Carolina Larry Baldwin and Phil Small are
evaluating this. Reduced cost and continuity
Re-Establishment of Committees
The Bylaws are very clear as to the need for committees as an integral part of our functioning as a Society. One primary goal that I have as President is to function effectively with committees and to empower new people in leadership responsibilities.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees: Nominating Committee Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Professional Conduct
Standing Committees
Nominating Committee Pablo Scoles, Chair (term expires
2011) Philip Small (term expires 2011) Kevin Raley (term expires 2012) Supposed to have six members as
appointed by the Board (there are three vacancies)
Standing Committees
Professional Conduct Committee Vacant Chair Interact with the Board of Examiners RPSS evaluation Combine two Codes of Ethics and
Professional Conduct Relationship with ARCPACS, CSSE, and
State Licensed Soil Scientists
RPSS and Ethics
Evaluation of the Registered Professional Soil Scientist (RPSS) program Is RPSS needed? Ethical practice, credentials, and recognition
are essential. What is its purpose? What is it accomplishing? Recommendation to combine two Codes of
Ethics and Professional Conduct Relationship with ARCPACS
Standing Committees
Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Pablo Scoles, Chair Jim Fincham Barrett Kays Bob Kendall Larry Baldwin (new appointment) Fine tune/edit the Bylaws
I have made suggestions for some changes. Addition of Fellows, Chapters (modification)
Technical Committee
Technical Committee Jim Knuteson, Chair Technical Bulletins for Website
Use of HCl in soil investigations (draft) Use of dipyridyl in soil investigations
(draft) Earth Colapse and Safety (draft)
Technical Bulletins (Draft)
Policies and Procedures Committee
The Executive Committee will be updating and compiling all NSCSS Policies and Procedures. I am recommending that a PDF manual be posted on the website.
Internet Communications
Lorene Lynn, Chair Shari Meeks Alex Baldwin Paul Reynolds Rachel Stull Lexi Jones What is the Internet Communication
Committee?
Internet Communications
What is the Internet Communications Committee?
The purpose of this committee is to explore and implement effective means of professional and social networking using the Internet.
Internet Communications
Membership, Marketing, and Public Relations Committee
Hal Owen, Chair Steve Currie The purpose of this committee is to
evaluate membership trends, increase membership, promote our profession at meetings and other venues.
Training Committee
Vacant Chair The purpose of this committee is:
To share our expertise and experience through formal and regular training.
To generate income for the Society. To provide teaching opportunities for NSCSS
members. To provide learning opportunities for NSCSS
members.
NSCSS Annual Meeting
Formalize the Policies, Procedures, and Process for the NSCSS Annual Meetings
Hal Owen President-Elect and Chair Pierre Bordenave, Annual Meeting
Coordinator
Licensing & Certification Committee
Lisa Palazzi, Chair On-going soil science licensing
efforts in:▪ Washington (Lisa Palazzi)▪ South Carolina (Dennis DeFrancesco and Bob
Eppinette)▪ Virginia (Vacant)▪ Florida (Oren Reedy, Scott Franz, and Frank
Watts)▪ Tennessee (Kevin Raley)
NSCSS & SSSA Scholarship Committee
Larry Baldwin, Chair Steve Currie Nan Gray Phil Small John Zupancic The Board will be making new
appointments
Liaisons
SSSA Liaison (Larry Baldwin) NRCS & NCSS Liaisons (Phil Small
and Frank Watts) SWS Liaison (Oren Reddy and Hal
Owen) IECA Liaison (Vacant) SWCS Liaison (Phil Small and Frank
Watts)
National Academies, Committee for the Advancement of Soil Science
Pierre Bordenave, Liaison This is an unprecedented
representation from a private-sector soil scientist.
Pierre’s term is until 2013.
Partnership with Dirt! The Movie
Larry Baldwin,Chair Frank Watts
History & Photography
David Ralston, Chair The purpose of the committee is to
assemble historical information and photographs of NSCSS and our members in action.
Strategic Plan Committee
Strategic Plan Committee Develop a 5-Year Strategic Plan
Presidential Leadership Summit
Atlanta, Georgia May or June 2010 There have been 21 NSCSS Presidents to date,
many of whom are burned out and have even left the Society.
How do we tap into the experience of these leaders?
It is time to get the leadership together for a voluntary summit and plan for the future of NSCSS!
The meeting plans are to meet near the ATL Airport.
Other Member Involvement
Pierre Bordenave : Council Soil Science Examiners (SSSA) U.S. National Committee for Soil Science (to
2013) (NAS) Russell Losco: Editor, Soil Survey Horizons Kevin Raley: Council of Soil Science Examiners
(CSSE) Oren Reedy: Standards and Ethics (SSSA),
CPSS/SC (SSSA) Philip Small: Liaison to United States Consortium
of Soil Science Associations (USCSSA)
Contact Information
Mark S. McClainSoil Scientist/Soil Classifier & Terrestrial/Wetland EcologistCPSS/CPSC/CPESC/RPSS/PWSLicensed Soil Scientist in AL, IN, MN, MS, NC, and SC
SOILS1® Soil Science Experts “A Soil Science Network™” Litigation Consulting and Expert Witness Testimony 204 Hunters Ridge, Canton, GA 30114
Cell Phone: 765.212.7645(SOIL)♦ E-mail: mmcclain1313@comcast.net ♦ Website: www.soils1.com
National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. (NSCSS) www.nscss.org President-Elect (2009) President (2010) Director-at-Large (2009-2011) Editor of Soil Profiles "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land
as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." --Aldo Leopold