American Society of Ichthyology and Herpetology
The logo of the American Society of Ichthyology and Herpetology.
Founder	John Treadwell Nichols
Formation	1915
President	Darrel. R. Frost
Treasurer	Margaret A. Neighbors
Secretary	Maureen A. Donnelly
Historian	Margaret M. Stewart
Website	http://www.asih.org

The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) is an international organization devoted to the scientific studies of ichthyology (study of fish) and herpetology (study of reptiles and amphibians). The primary emphases of the Society are to increase knowledge about these organisms, to communicate that knowledge through publications, conferences, and other methods, and to encourage and support young scientists who will make future advances in these fields. The programs of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists are part of a global effort to interpret, understand, and conserve the Earth's natural diversity and to contribute to the wise use of natural resources for the long-term benefit of humankind.^[1] John Treadwell Nichols (1883 - November 10, 1958) was an American ichthyologist. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. ... The Guppy, also known as guppie (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. ... Herpetology (Greek herpeton = to creep, to ramp and logos = in this context explanation or reason) is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians. ... Orders  Crocodilia - Crocodilians scary crocodiles. ... For other uses, see Amphibian (disambiguation). ...

History

On December 27, 1913, John Treadwell Nichols published the first issue of Copeia, a scientific journal dedicated to the knowledge of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Nichols named Copeia to commemorate Doctor Edward Drinker Cope, a prominent ichthyologist within the 19th Century. The first edition of Copeia was four pages in length and comprised of five articles. (Redirected from 27 December) December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... John Treadwell Nichols (1883 - November 10, 1958) was an American ichthyologist. ... The Guppy, also known as guppie (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. ... Orders  Crocodilia - Crocodilians scary crocodiles. ... For other uses, see Amphibian (disambiguation). ... Edward Drinker Cope Edward Drinker Cope (July 28, 1840–April 12, 1897) was an American paleontologist and comparative anatomist. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In an effort to increase the publication of Copeia and communication among ichthyologists and herpetologists, Nichols met with Henry Weed Fowler and Dwight Franklin in New York City. Together, the three men founded the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; however, this achievement is often given to Nichols exclusively. Flag Seal Nickname: Big Apple Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,214. ...

By 1923, the Society accommodated approximately fifty members. Furthermore, the length of Copeia extended to 120 pages and an editorial staff established by the Society assumed responsibility for the mass publication and expansion of this quarterly journal. Presently, the Society contains more than 2,400 members, and Copeia features 1,200 pages of informative content and is found in over 1,000 institutional libraries. 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Constitution

The present constitution of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists was composed within Norman, Oklahoma during the 2004 Society Annual Meeting. This conference extended from May 26 to May 31. A summation of the revised constitution is stated below: Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma Norman is the largest city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... (Redirected from 26 May) May 26 is the 146th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (147th in leap years). ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years). ...

Article I

Name- Article I states that the name of the Society shall be The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Furthermore, the Society shall be incorporated within the District of Columbia. ...

Article II

Object- Article II establishes the objectives of the American Society. The primary emphasis is to advance the science of the study of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Secondary information states that the Society shall be operated as a nonprofit corporation.

Article III

Membership- Article III asserts that membership is applicable for those persons interested within the object of the Society. In addition, the nomination for membership shall be upon the recommendation of an existing constituent.

Article IV

Officers- Article IV states the Society Hierarchy. The officers of the Society shall include the following: It has been suggested that Hierarchical organization be merged into this article or section. ...

• President - The President shall assume the duties of this office for a one-year subsequent to a term as President-Elect.

• President-Elect - The President-Elect serves a one-year term and is alternatively occupied by an ichthyologist and herpetologist. This office shall be ineligible for another term until two years shall have elapsed from the end of a term as President.

• Additional offices include the Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor.

The Officers shall be elected at the annual meeting from among various members. Candidates are selected by the Nominating Committee. All nominations shall be accompanied by a brief statement of qualifications and a written statement supplying the consent of the nominee. The term of office shall commence on 1 January following the annual meeting at which the officers were elected. In the event of a tie, the decision is placed before the Executive Committee.

The death or incapacitation of the President during the term of office permits the President-Elect to become President. If the position of President-Elect becomes vacant, the person who received the second highest number of votes in the election will become President-Elect. A vacancy in either the Secretaryship or Treasurership may be occupied by an appointment made by the President.

The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Past-President, prior Past-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Chair of the Long Range Planning and Policy Committee, and Chair of the Endowment and Finance Committee. Therefore, each President will serve a total of four years on the Executive Committee, as President-Elect, President, Past-President, and prior Past-President, respectively.

Article V

Board of Governors- The Board of Governors includes Past Presidents, members of the Executive Committee, Officers, and fifty members. This board is permitted to make administrative decisions for the benefit of the Society.

Article VI

Meeting of the Society- The Society shall hold annual meetings open to all members. These meetings are operated by various committees and are located in the vicinity established by the Board of Governors. A notice of the meeting is mailed to all members of the Society at least three months prior to the conference.

Article VII

Southeastern Division- Membership in the Southeastern Division is open to members in the following states:

Flag	State
	Alabama
	Arkansas
	Florida
	Georgia
	Kentucky
	Louisiana
	Mississippi
	North Carolina
	South Carolina
	Tennessee
	Virginia
	District of Columbia

Image File history File links Flag_of_Alabama. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,732 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Florida. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Georgia_(U.S._state). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Louisiana. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mississippi. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Area  Ranked 32nd  - Total 48,434 sq mi (125,443 km²)  - Width 170 miles (275 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 3  - Latitude 30°13N to 35°N  - Longitude 88°7W to 91°41W Population  Ranked 31st... Image File history File links Flag_of_North_Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 560 miles (901 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 9. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Greenville-Spartanburg Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35°12... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tennessee. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Virginia. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Washington,_D.C..svg The flag of Washington, D.C. It is from openclipart. ... ...

Article VIII

Quorum- At an annual meeting, one hundred members shall constitute a quorum of the Society and thirty members compose the quorum of the Board of Governors.

Article IX

Amendments to the Constitution- Amendments to the Society Constitution may be proposed by a majority vote of the Executive Committee or a petition signed by twenty-five members. The proposal may be accepted if two-thirds of the Board of Governors approves and two-thirds of the members approve.

Bylaws

The bylaws of the Society supply further information established in the Constitution. These laws give detailed descriptions of Society protocol and operation.

Bureaucracy

===Executive Committee=== ^[2]

The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists in 1932.

The Executive Committee is listed in order of significance. 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ...

===Copeia Editorial Board=== ^[3]

===Copeia Editorial Staff=== ^[4]

The second edition of Copeia in 1994.

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Affiliated Organizations

The North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt US corporation that serves to bring together professional and amateur aquarists, anglers, fisheries biologists, ichthyologists, fish and wildlife officials, educators and naturalists who share an interest in the conservation, study, and captive husbandry of North Americas... The World Conservation Union or International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is an international organization dedicated to natural resource conservation. ...

See also

• Copeia

External links

• (English) Official Website

References

Cited References

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