The Student Conclave represented well this year at the summer
board meeting, held in Denver, the location for the national meeting in 2020.
For the first time, two representatives, Averi Reynolds (Vice President) and
myself (President) attended the meeting with travel and lodging costs covered
by the society. Though the majority of the meeting consisted of budget
managing, it was a great opportunity for us as conclave officers to see the
inner workings of the society and how the directors want to see this organization
progress forward. Additionally, a diversity workshop was held during the
meeting which challenged our perspectives and provoked thought on how to
promote inclusion within the Society for Range Management. A brief update was
given by Vice President Reynolds and I on student conclave activities during
the second day of the meeting. Positive feedback and genuine interest was
expressed by the board and their input was welcomed.
The summer board meeting cultivated something in both VP Reynolds and I that fueled our passion only further for the society and how much we value our investment in this
organization. Collaborating with a variety of people that are all driven and
joined in the field of rangeland management is an honor and inspiration. We both
look forward to seeing what we can do for the society in the future as we
continue involved and continue building our careers. A huge thank you for the
welcoming support from the board of directors and a word of encouragement to
members: get excited for society- because with our current leadership and
leadership to come, there is a bright future ahead! – John McQuaig
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