Member Renewals and SRM on Twitter

SRM is on Twitter, a website where users can "tweet" quick, 140 character max, sentences on a variety of subject matter. SRM will be using this social networking site as another tool to get as many rangeland-related reports and information to our members as possible. Follow us to find out all the important upcoming events at a glance.

Member renewals are in full swing! Be sure to renew so you don't miss out on the latest news in rangelands. Direct questions to the SRM business office phone: (785) 843-1234 and ask for "SRM." Or email: SRM@allenpress.com. If it is after hours, please reference "SRM" in the voicemail box and leave your contact information.

SRM Welcomes Maggie Haseman, SRM Summer Outreach Intern

Maggie Haseman, tired after a long hike to our campsite on a father-daughter backpacking trip to Crater Lake in July 2010

Hi SRM, my name is Maggie Haseman and I am the new Outreach Intern here at the SRM office in Wheatridge, Colorado.  I will be a senior at Colorado State University in the fall.  I am working toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in rangeland ecology with a concentration in restoration ecology and a minor in global environmental sustainability.  After I graduate, I want to get a Master’s Degree in ethnobotany, the study of the relationship between plants and humans.  Eventually I would also like to go to law school and study environmental law.

I have lived in colorful Colorado all my life and am currently living in Fort Collins, CO.  I enjoy many activities such as hiking in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and playing the ukulele.  I also play tennis, when I get the chance, and spend time playing cards or board games, and chatting with my friends and family.

I am a first-year SRM member and heartily enjoyed attending the SRM Annual Meeting in Billings last February, where I competed in the plant ID competition.  I am very happy to have the chance to get more involved in the society through this summer Internship Program.  You will hear from me often on the SRM Outreach Blog, Facebook page and LinkedIn group until August when I must go back to school.

As the Outreach Intern I have been working on various projects for SRM including helping with the details for the 2012 Annual Meeting in Spokane, Washington, and organizing a meeting contact list so that the Society can be more efficient and organized about contacting parites for news and events related to the Annual Meeting.  I plan on using my experience at SRM and my interests in both rangelands and ethnobotany to write a series of blog posts on the history of the American Great Plains.  I would like to look into the ways that humans have shaped the ranges and also how the ranges have shaped us.

Happy New Year from SRM

Happy New Year from the Society for Range Management! Wondering how to get involved in 2011? Here are some helpful hints from the Society:

• Join a committee. Working on an SRM Committee is one of the best ways to get involved in the Society and an excellent way to get in touch with the people who share your interests. Visit the committee webpage for a committee list, including points of contact for each.
• Attend the 64th Annual Meeting in Billings, MT, February 5-11, 2011: Transcending Borders: Landscapes and Legends. Register now – online registration closes January 23.
• The New Member Coffee will be held Monday, February 7 at 7:30am. This is a FREE event for all new (and returning) members to learn about the structure and organization of SRM, hear tips for navigating the Annual Meeting, and learn about how to get involved in the Society. Coffee and pastries will be provided and all new members will receive a FREE one year online subscription to Rangelands.
• The JOB Fair, held Sunday, February 6 from 10:00am – 6:00pm will be the place to be for those exploring career options or thinking about the next step. JOB Fair booths are FREE and employers should submit a registration form no later than January 14, 2011.
• Check out An Evening in Montana while at the meeting for local food, flare, and entertainment. The event will take place Wednesday, February 9, at 7:00pm.
• Attend networking events, such as Tapping the Top Mixer, and Agency and University Socials.
• Visit the Trade Show to see the latest and greatest in rangelands today.
• And much more! Check out the Annual Meeting Pre-Convention Trailboss to start planning your week in Billings.
• Renew your membership using the new cafeteria-style dues structure. Base rates are now $70 regular, $25 student and international, with additional charges for online and printed subscriptions to journals. For a full explanation of the new dues structure, click here.
• Did you know SRM has an apprentice membership category? A special $50 apprenticeship rate is available for the first five years after graduation to former student members. All you have to do is renew your membership before it lapses, and you are eligible for the reduced apprentice membership rate.
• Attend the International Rangeland Congress meeting in Rosario, Argentina, held April 2 – 8, 2011.  Diverse Rangelands for a Sustainable Society.
• Become a fan of SRM on Facebook and receive pertinent updates right to your newsfeed.
• Attend your local Section meetings and tours. SRM Sections are the best place to start networking and take your membership to a new level. Section events (as well as other events of interest) are updated regularly on the SRM webpage as well as on the Section websites.
• Get on the Action Update Call each month to hear from SRM leadership and staff and make your voice heard. The Action Update Call takes place the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am MST. Dial-in number: 1-213-416-6650, Access Code: 012010#.
• Get certified! SRM offers two certification programs: Certified Professional in Range Management and Certified Range Management Consultant Program.

Have a productive, fun, and engaging 2011, and we will see you in Billings this February!