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California Aquaculture Association Seeking Board of Directors Nominees

The California Aquaculture Association (CAA) is seeking nominations for the upcoming Board of Directors election. The duties and responsibilities of CAA directors are listed below. If you are interested in being considered as a nominee, please complete and submit the form here by November 15, 2022.

CAA Board of Directors Responsibilities

Director term: two years | Must be an active Producer/Associate member with CAA

• Prepare for and attend quarterly meetings.
• Be available to participate on a minimum of one committee. (Current committees include Executive Committee, Government Affairs Committee, Public Relations Committee, Emerging Technologies Committee.)
• Additional working meetings/calls may be required.
• Be familiar with the by-laws, policies, and financial statements.
• Establish objectives and policies for CAA’s future.
• Supervise the Executive Director.
• Oversee fiduciary matters.
• Maintain communication with Members.
• Communicate promptly with other Board members.

California Aquaculture Association Seeking Committee Members

The CAA board of directors is supported by three committees, the executive committee, the government affairs committee, and the public relations committee. The duties of these committees can be viewed here as well as in the CAA bylaws. These committees are an excellent way for CAA members to become more involved in the association and, by extension, the industry as a whole. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please respond to info@caaquaculture.org.

Also, as a brief reminder, members of CAA:

• Are eligible to vote in CAA elections and other voting events (Producer and Associate members only).
• Are eligible for Director nomination (Producer and Associate members only).
• Are eligible to attend CAA Board meetings.
• Are well represented with regard to legislative and policy making issues, both statewide and nationally, via our legislative advocacy and government relations professionals.
• Receive discounted World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture conference registration (California and Nevada conferences only).
• Receive a subscription to the weekly CAA newsletter, which includes relevant industry news, events, and updates.
• Receive discounted insurance rates from Ridgemark Insurance.
• Assist us in our mission to protect, promote, and grow California’s aquaculture industry.
• submit posts/articles that will be viewable on the CAA website, newsletter, and social media. (Producer and Associate members only. Limit one post per month).
• Are eligible to advertise in the CAA Newsletter.