Category: News

Invitation to Crab Feast 2019

The Potomac Chapter of AFS, in conjunction with the National Capitol Chapter of the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists invites you to our Annual Crab Feast on Saturday, October 19 from 2-5 p.m.  The Crab Feast is a great way to...

2019 Skinner Travel Fund Nominations

The AFS Education Section is excited to announce the 2019 Skinner Award Nominations! Hello Students, The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students to attend the...

AFS 2019 Call for Award Nominations

The AFS Awards Committee is excited to announce the 2019 Call for Award Nominations! This is your chance to give kudos to the professionals making a positive impact on the fisheries field. Submit your...

Annual Crab Feast a Success!

It may have been a little wetter and chillier than some years, but this year’s Annual Crab Feast was another awesome event. There were nice warm crabs and plenty of delicious side dishes and...

AFS Potomac Chapter Presents Awards

At the Annual Crab Feast on October 27, 2018, Lee Benaka and Clifford Hutt were presented with Certificates of Appreciation. Lee was recognized for his service as Treasurer from 2008-2018 and Cliff was recognized...

New Chapter Leadership coming in August

AFS Chapters succeed when they have regular injections of new leadership.  While being President of the Chapter may not be the most demanding thing I will ever do professionally, it does take a certain...