IAPPS NEWSLETTER

Number VIII      November, 2002

16th International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC), 2007

Selection of Host Country and Organizing Body

Invitation to Submit Proposals

International Plant Protection Congresses (IPPC) have been held every four years since 1946. The site selection and overall theme of the program of the IPPC's are determined by the International Association for the Plant Protection Sciences (IAPPS). The 15th IPPC will be held in Beijing, China in July 2003, and it is being organized by the China Society of Plant Protection. Program and registration information for that Congress is available at these websites: <http://www.ipmchina.net/ippc/> and <http://www.congress.com.cn>.

The IPPC's cover all aspects of the science and practice of plant protection worldwide. They present and discuss advances and issues in biological, chemical and husbandry-based methods of pest management, with emphasis on their integrated, safe and socially acceptable implementation within farming, forestry, glass-house, and other plant protection environments.

Registered attendance in recent years has been in the range of 1200-2000 participants plus 200-300 accompanying persons.

Congress Proceedings must be published. The format of these, whether full papers or abstracts, is determined by the organizers. They should be available to participants at the start of the Congress.

Organizers are expected to inform and to consult with the IAPPS Governing Board with regard to the planning and conduct of the Congress programme, including financial arrangements. A meeting of the IAPPS General Assembly (1-2 hour session) is held during the Congress and must be accommodated.

Congress Criteria that should be reflected in bid proposal:

  1. The Congress should aim primarily to communicate and discuss new information and current views concerning the worldwide development of plant protection technologies and their effective, safe and sustainable implementation in integrated crop management systems.

  2. The candidate host country should identify the expertise in the science, technology and practice of crop protection required to take the lead in designing and managing a major international congress. The range of disciplines involved will include entomology, plant pathology, weed science, environmental studies, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, economics, sociology. An international advisory committee should be appointed to assist in organization and in securing international input into programme development.

  3. The Congress must be self-financing, the host organization being responsible for all financial liabilities. The organizers set and receive registration fees, and obtain support from national and international bodies. The proposal should identify potential sources of income in addition to registration fees. A small amount of 'start-up' money (US$10,000) is normally passed on by the host organization of the previous Congress.

  4. There must be suitable convention facilities (including rooms for plenary, concurrent and poster sessions, trade/educational exhibition area, and adequate hotel accommodations offering a range of prices). Convenient access to an international airport is essential.

  5. Cite major international scientific congresses or conferences that have been hosted within the past 10-15 years.

Organizations interested in planning and running the 2007 IPPC are now invited to submit applications no later than 15 February 2003 for consideration by the IAPPS Governing Board. Applications may be sent by postal mail or by e-mail. If brochures are included as part of the application (e.g., to give information about the venue), eight (8) copies should be sent by postal mail.

Enquiries about this invitation and completed applications should be addressed to:

Dr. J. Lawrence Apple
IAPPS Secretary General
1603 Aquinas Court
Burlington, North Carolina 27215-9308 USA

Telephone: 336-538-2492
E-mail: j_apple@ncsu.edu

IAPPS MEMBERSHIPS

Individuals who wish to join IAPPS and current IAPPS members who have not renewed their memberships for 2002 are requested to do so online by credit card (MasterCard, Visa or AmEx) through this Website by clicking on "Applications/Renewals" and then selecting the option of "On-line application procedure-payment by credit card". Individuals who join IAPPS as 'new members' between now and the end of 2002 will credited with a paid membership through 2003!

Individuals who wish to pay for their memberships by check may do so, but the check must be drawn on a US bank and made out to IAPPS. Checks should be mailed to:

Dr. J. Lawrence Apple
IAPPS Secretary General
Center for IPM, Campus Box 7553
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 29695-7553 USA

IAPPS Membership fees are as follows:

INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRY:

Basic Membership Fee (included electronic edition of journal) . . . . $50
Basic + Print edition of journal CROP PROTECTION . . . . . . . .$100

DEVELOPING COUNTRY:

Basic Membership Fee (included electronic edition of journal) . . . . $35
Basic + Print edition of journal CROP PROTECTION . . . . . . . . $85

Specific benefits of membership in IAPPS include:

  1. Access to electronic edition of the Journal CROP PROTECTION.

  2. Subscription to print edition of the Journal CROP PROTECTION at the highly discounted rate of $50 annually.

  3. Access to "Members Only" window of the IAPPS Website.

  4. Reduced registration fee at the IPPCs. [Please note that the Second Circular of the 15th INTERNATIONAL PLANT PROTECTION CONGRESS scheduled to be held in Beijing, China, 6-11 July 2003, is now been distributed. This brochure contains a call for Abstracts and a Registration Form and includes information on registration fees and costs for accommodations etc. Registration is required for all participants. The regular registration fee of $380 will be reduced by 15% for individuals who hold a paid membership in IAPPS at the time of registration for the Congress. Information about the Congress and a Registration Form can be accessed from this Website at and from <http://www.ipmchina.net/ippc> and <http://www.congress.com.cn>.

  5. Ready access to CROP PROTECTION for publication of manuscripts in a peer-reviewed, internationally recognized journal (without page charges which is worth more than an annual membership).

  6. The opportunity to participate in regional activities developed through the IAPPS Regional Network Centers.

  7. The opportunity to participate in IAPPS' efforts to promote enhanced plant protection initiatives to reduce the high estimated losses to potential production as the best option to feed/clothe the next 2 billion expected by 2025.

For further information on IAPPS memberships of all categories (individual, affiliate, associate, and corporate) please contact by e-mail: Selma McEntire, IAPPS Membership Manager at <smcentire@nc.rr.com>.

OFFICER CANDIDATES FOR IAPPS

Members of IAPPS are invited to nominate candidates for the leadership positions of IAPPS. The individuals elected by the Governing Board will take office for a 4-year term during the International Plant Protection Congress in Beijing, China (6-11 July 2003). Nominees are invited for the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary General, Treasurer, and News Editor. The nominator must present evidence to confirm that the nominee will serve if elected. Each nomination should include the following information: Name, complete postal mailing address, e-mail address, birth date, educational background, discipline, summary of professional achievements including number of journal articles, book chapters, etc., memberships in professional organizations and leadership roles in those organizations.

Nominations are requested by 15 February 2003. Please send them by postal mail or by e-mail to:

Dr. J. Lawrence Apple
IAPPS Secretary General
1603 Aquinas Court
Burlington, North Carolina 27215-9308 USA

E-mail: j_apple@ncsu.edu

The IAPPS Newsletter is published by the International Association for the Plant Protection Sciences and distributed in Crop Protection to members and other subscribers. Crop Protection, published by Elsevier, is the Official Journal of IAPPS.

IAAPS Mission: to provide a global forum for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, integrating, and promoting plant protection concepts, technologies, and policies that are economically, environmentally, and socially acceptable.

It seeks to provide a global umbrella for the plant protection sciences to facilitate and promote the application of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to a the world's crop and forest ecosystems.

The IAPPS Newsletter welcomes news, letters, and other items of interest from individuals and organizations. Address correspondence and information to:

Dr. Nancy N. Ragsdale, Editor
IAPPS Newsletter
ARS/USDA
5601 Sunnyside Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-5140 USA
E-mail: nnr@ars.usda.gov