Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

Manhattan, KS October 26-27, 2009 In attendance: Matt ONeal (Iowa State University), Steve Yaninek (Purdue University), J. P. Michaud (Kansas State University), Jim Nechols (Kansas State University), Jen White (University of Kentucky), Bob Wright (University of Nebraska), Luis Canas (The Ohio State University), Ben Puttler (University of Missouri), Kelley Tilmon (South Dakota State University), Jonathan Lundgren (USDA- Brookings), Louis Hesler (USDA-Brookings) Chair: J.P. Michaud, Secretary: Jen White Oct 26, AM USDA update (Steve Yaninek) NIFA in transition  somewhat chaotic. AFRI rfa for 406 IPM programs to be delayed for some time... Secretary Vilsack speech Oct. 8, introduced new director of NIFA, Roger Beachey. APHIS received a big chunk of money from farm bill new tools and techniques for pest detection, training and outreach. Funding opportunities? Need a contact in APHIS. NIPHA mission areas. 5 institutes, each separate director. 30% budget increase for AFRI, 10% increase for NIFA. Federal budget 3.8% increase. Project approved through Sept. 11, 2011  next year we will need to revise project. Annual report is due 60 days after meeting. Royal Society of London  Summit on Foundations of Biodiversity. Steve invited to speak on biocontrol. Oct 26, PM State Reports: see Final Report document Oct 27, AM Logistics for upcoming meetings New Secretary nomination: Dierdre Prischmann, NDSU Kelley Tilmon will ask if she accepts Chair next year: Jen White  would normally mean meeting in Lexington KY next year Not ideal - World Equestrian Games in Lexington in Oct, NCB meeting in Louisville in March Alternate Plan  2010 meeting in Fargo, 2011 meeting in Lexington Date of 2010 meeting TBD Discussion of future of NCERA-125 Project approved through Sept 2011 Attendance declining  why? Cost/value of meeting Conflicts Coordination with other groups (W-2185, North Central Branch) discussed, no action taken Potential new member involvement Overall feeling that group in transition - perhaps time to revisit mission? Use Branch meeting to reinvigorate Find out what would interest others in meeting Other ideas Find topics where everyone has ownership Reviving/revamping web site so that all could share resources Integrated multi-state proposal, research and outreach Make the meeting an opportunity to share their diversity, expertise more of a learning approach invite speakers Midwest institute summer programs Fill in gaps  specialized training on topics not available in home institution Share with broader audience Gives students opportunity to work with leaders in field Extension newsletter  biological control news Establishing collaborations Publications  Journal of Integrated Pest Management? North Central Branch Symposium Have symposium earlier during meeting followed by NCERA-125 follow-up meeting Jen will talk with NCB organizers to see if this can be arranged Much discussion of symposium format  final consensus Topic: What do we need to do to advance biological control? 3 formal presentations + guided discussions Teaching, outreach, research&How did each advance biological control (Case studies) Possible speakers Extension/Outreach  Peter Ellsworth Education  Jon Lundgren Research  George Heimpel Guided discussion (prospective  where should we go from here?) Survey results SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, opportunities, threats) Interactive Clicker feedback during discussion Leaders - bring provocative questions to stimulate discussion Extension  Kelley and Luis Research  Matt and Jen Education  Jonathan Overall point  identify needs that we could address, recruit new members Critical points Start communication before meeting Put out an announcement well in advance Student oriented Discussion sections could feature results from survey of membership Would John Obrycki be willing to send out to membership? Luis would construct survey with Survey Monkey Preliminary proposal to NCB due Dec 1, 2009 Record presentations and put on website? Possibility of North Central Regional IPM mini-grants for invited speaker  Phone call to Larry Olson or Sue Ratcliff (do have funds for mini-grants) Developing strategic plan for coordinating biological control in the north central region Would John Obrycki be willing to make introduction? Symposium outline Introduction (20 minutes) Survey? Students, Faculty (10 min) Through Extension? Keynote (20 min) facilitated discussion (40 min) Break Through Education? Keynote (20 min) facilitated discussion (40 min) Through Research? Keynote (20 min) facilitated discussion (40 min) Conclusion Follow-up NCERA-125 meeting (possibly including social) Possible questions for survey Should we pursue/promote/advance biological control? Do you accept BC as a component of IPM? What does biological control mean to you? How should we advance BC? What is your area of entomological endeavor/expertise? Is your research relevant to biological control? Is biological control relevant to your area of research? Housekeeping questions Gender education, professional standing Do you do E, R, E, in BC IPM Are natural enemies important in your IPM program? Do you use BC in their research/education/extension programs? Targets for biological control? Options, plus blank, class of pest Proximal Goals of survey (NCB of ESA) 1) Population perception of biological control 2) ID deficiencies in current BC 3) Advertise NCERA-125 4) Discovery  their ideas of things that could be addressed by this group, opportunity Ultimate goals of survey 1) How do we advance the implementation of biological control? 2) How to make BC a stronger player in IPM? 3) Develop a strategic plan Timeline Send goals to attending NCERA-125 (Dec 16) Create draft survey  send to entire 125 membership (Jan 10) Add changes  send to Obrycki for advertising the NCB branch (mid-January) Summarize results and present to branch at meeting