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27th Congress in Ireland
The entire limnological community of Ireland will host the 27th Congress of SIL at the University College of Dublin, Ireland, 9 – 15 August 1998. Under the theme of Water of Life, water as a precious resource will underlie the evaluation of aquatic research and set the agenda for the 21st Century. Extensive pre, mid, and post-Congress scientific excursions are planned throughout the country. All members should have received the Second Circular containing registration, abstract, and accommodation forms in November. If you did not receive the Second Circular please contact the Congress Organisation at: XXVII SIL Congress, UCD Environmental Institute, Richview, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland;
Fax: 353-1-706-2792; web site.
28th Congress in Australia
The Australian Section of SIL, Australian Society for Limnology, and entire limnological contingency will host the 28th Congress of SIL in February 2001. The Congress will be held on the Clayton campus of Monash University with extensive opportunities to evaluate the inland water resources of Australia.
29th Congress in Finland
The 29th Congress of SIL will be held in the Helsinki University Lahti Research and Training Centre, slightly north of Helsinki in August 2004. An extensive itinerary is being organized.
Nominations for the Naumann-Thienemann Medal Awards
A detailed summary of the contributions of Einar Naumann and August Thienemann to limnology and the foundation of SIL was presented in the lead article of SILNEWS 21. The Naumann-Thienemann Medal is the highest honor awarded for scientific contributions in international limnology. The Naumann-Thienemann Medal Committee solicits documented nominations of scientists with unusual contributions to the development and advancement of limnology. To nominate a candidate, a complete curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a statement of the outstanding merits of the individual should be submitted to General Secretary Wetzel or President Burns for distribution to and evaluation by the Committee.
Nominations for the Baldi Memorial Lecturer
The Baldi Memorial Lecturer for the 27th Congress in Ireland will be C. R. Goldman. Dr. Goldman’s address is entitled “A century of contrasting change in two Californian subalpine lakes”. The Baldi Memorial Lecturer Committee solicits documented nominations of limnologists that would present seminal insights on a particular subject in inland aquatic ecology. Forward nominations to General Secretary Wetzel.
Nominations for the Kilham Memorial Lecturer
The Kilham Memorial Lecture for the 27th Congress in Ireland will be D. A. Livingstone. The presentation of Dr. Livingstone is entitled “Historical biogeochemistry of African lakes”. The Kilham Memorial Lecture Committee requests documented nominations of limnologists appropriate for this honor.
Tonolli Memorial Awards
The Tonolli Memorial Fund for Furthering Limnology in Developing Countries has adequate funding from the interest of the endowment and from contributions to award a few scholarships to assist the training of young scientists from developing countries. Applications should include detailed documentation of candidates and letters of recommendation. Submissions should be made to General Secretary Wetzel for distribution to and evaluation by the Committee. The Committee evaluates proposals twice annually, in January and July.
Publication of Congress Proceedings
Many members have expressed concerns regarding the disposition of papers presented at the congress in Brazil. Volume 26 of the Proceedings (formerly Verhandlungen) is completed and en route to all members in good standing. We apologize for the slight delays. The Executive Board is undertaking major alterations in the handling of manuscripts, their editing, and publication as we shift toward electronic publications (see lead article in this Annual Circular).
SIL Publication Index
The author and subject index of all SIL publications (Verhandlungen 1-20; Mitteilungen 1-21) continues to be enthusiastically received. This valuable access source to the thousands of SIL publications is available to members at cost of production. Remit SFr 20 or US $10 to The General Secretary-Treasurer for your copy. Remittance in US dollars being sent from foreign countries must be drawn on an international bank in the USA that is recognized by the Federal Reserve System. Certain credit cards are accepted (see payment instructions here).
Limnology in Developing Countries
The first volume of a special book series Limnology in Developing Countries, edited by B. Gopal and R. G. Wetzel, was completed in late 1995 and distributed to all members in good standing. Volume II is in final preparation for distribution in 1998.
SILNEWS
The SIL newsletter, initiated in late 1987, is distributed to all members. Our newsletter editor, Dr. M. J. Burgis, requests your participation and submission of information to further increase communication and exchange among our members. Forward any information for consideration to M. Burgis or General Secretary Wetzel (see addresses on main page).
Sponsor a member
Some members have generously contributed sufficient funds to sponsor a researcher or student of limnology from developing or other countries from which it is difficult to pay our modest membership fee. Alternatively we urge you to contribute to the Endowment Fund.
Library Affiliates
SIL has shipped excess copies of all available past SIL publications to a number of libraries of developing or other countries in which it is difficult for institutional membership. In addition, institutional memberships have been provided for certain libraries from our Endowment Fund. We welcome applications from institutional libraries for assistance with their membership. Direct inquiries to the office of the General Secretary and Treasurer. Persons knowing of particularly deserving institutional libraries are urged to inform us – we are attempting to have our scientific contributions reach as many workers as possible.
Increase our membership
The membership of SIL now exceeds 3200. In order to enhance the many roles of our membership in international limnology, particularly in education, research, and effective management of water resources, we need to increase our membership to include greater representation of active freshwater scientists and water resource managers. It is particularly appropriate and important that young researchers and students become involved in the activities of SIL. The Student Membership for fulltime students working toward a graduate degree is being used widely. Students receive a 50% reduction in annual fees for a maximum of three years. A membership form is available here … convince a colleague or student to join SIL today!
Archiv fűr Hydrobiologie
Ordinary members (Sodales) can obtain this publication, an official journal of the SIL, at a price reduction of 20%. Please send orders to the General Secretary for forwarding to the publisher, E. Schweizerbart’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. The main Volumes (Hauptbande) of the Archiv fűr Hydrobiologie are designed for short original works from the entire field of theoretical and applied limnology. Particularly lengthy and complete works can be accepted in limited number for the Supplements (Monographische Beiträge). Complete and critical reviews of individual subjects of limnology appear as the “Ergebnisse der Limnologie”(Advances in Limnology).
Correct Addresses
Please verify your name and address given on the address label of SIL mailings contains changes reported to the General Secretary as of early December 1997. SIL cannot be responsible for loss of publications because of unreported changes of address