Dear Southeastern Branch members, 

The Constitution and Bylaws of the Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America is an important foundational document for The Branch. It guides our operations, meetings, and defines our relevance to the Society. It should be a document that changes as the needs of our Branch change.

Although we have recently revised our Constitution and Bylaws, the Executive Committee has proposed additional changes to modernize our operations. 

The following Branches are soliciting officer nominations for the 2025 Branch elections: Eastern Branch, North Central Branch, Pacific Branch, Southeastern Branch, and Southwestern Branch. Members interested in running for one of the following offices are welcome to nominate themselves or someone they believe is deserving of leadership.

ESA is soliciting volunteers for the committee vacancies listed below. Members interested in serving in one or more of these capacities should complete the ESA Volunteer Committee Interest Form by May 30, 2024. 

Please review the proposed changes to the Pacific Branch Constitution and Bylaws. These proposed amendments will require a positive vote of at least 2/3 of those casting votes. Voting will take place electronically in conjunction with the Branch officer elections. The changes noted here have been approved by the PB Executive Committee prior to submission to the general membership for a full vote. If you have any questions, please contact PB President, Alix Whitener.

Andrew Short, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and curator of entomology at the University of Kansas. He earned a B.S. from the University of Delaware (2002) and a Ph.D. from Cornell University (2007) before arriving at Kansas in 2008. Dr. Short’s research program focuses broadly on the diversity and evolution of aquatic insects and the biodiversity of South America.