4-H Meat Judging Task Force

Advisory group for the National 4-H Meat Evaluation and Identification Contest

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Appointments

Appointments made for individual positions within the association and for representation on other association boards.

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Audit

Assists the Board in oversight of the Association's resources.

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Achievement Award Selection

Selects recipients for the Achievement Award.

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Research Award Selection

Selects recipients for the Distinguished Research Award.

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Extension-Industry Service Award Selection

Selects recipients for the Disinguished Extension-Industry Service Award.

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International Award Selection

Selects recipients for the International Award.

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Meat Processing Award Selection

Selects recipients for the Meat Processing Award.

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Teaching Award Selection

Selects recipients for the Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award Selection

Selects recipients for the Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award.

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Bylaws Committee

Maintains the bylaws of the association

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Foundation Board of Trustees

Oversees the activities of the AMSA Educational Foundation

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Graduate Poster Competition

Conducts the annual Graduate Student Research Poster Competition.

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Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association Executive Committee

Oversight and development of key Intercollegiate, 4-H and FFA educational programs conducted by the Association.

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AMSA Meat Science Journal Committee

Consists of all AMSA members who are currently on the editorial board of the journal Meat Science. Chair is appointed by the board.

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Web Site Committee

Guides the electronic member networking and dissemination of the AMSA knowledge base.

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Member Committee

To increase membership retention and recruitment and to maximize the transition of students to professional membership.

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Meat Industry Research Conference Planning

Plan, promote and conduct the Annual Meat Industry Research Conference in cooperation with other co-sponsoring organizations.

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eNews

Guide the development of the AMSA Newsletter.

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Nominations & Recognition

Select the slate of nominees for AMSA officer and director elections and to advise all recognition programs.

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Processed Meat Manual Editorial Committee

Oversee and direct the Processed Meat Manual development process.

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Pork 100 Planning Committee

Develop the curriculum for Pork 100

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Pork 101 Planning Committee

Maintain the curriculum for Pork 101

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Processed Meats Clinic

Plan and conduct a semiannual processed meat clinic for students in meat science (held with the Meat Industry Research Conference and American Meat Institute trade show and annual meeting).

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Professional Development Task Force

Provide direction for AMSA's future educational programs

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QA-101 Task Force

Develop the curriculum for a quality assurance symposium

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Quiz Bowl

Conduct the annual undergraduate quiz bowl at RMC

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Research Protocol

Create among the AMSA membership the interest, creativity and capability to challenge, develop and improve research protocol. Encourage the use and correct interpretation of standardized research protocol for data collection to expand knowledge.

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Resolutions & Necrology

Guide the Association in appropriate recognition of deserving people and institutions as needed.

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RMC Program Planning

Plan and oversee the technical program of the annual Reciprocal Meat Conference.

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Scientific Information

Produce scientific information summaries, white papers and other information resources for use by AMSA members and the meat industry.

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Student Board of Directors

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AMSA/NMA Processing Technology Conference Planning

Plan and oversee the technical program of the annual AMSA/NMA Processing Technology Conference.

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