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The Southern New England Chapter (SNEC) was founded in 1946 and has a rich history serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Our mission is to promote, educate, and advance all phases of the science of conservation of soil, water, and related resources.

The Southern New England Chapter is managed by an 8-member volunteer Board of Directors.  We are professionals and academics who work with our community of conservation leaders towards building a more sustainable future. Our goals include expanding our outreach, engaging students and emerging environmentalists, continuing our educational events and providing relevant training.

State Representative needed for Connecticut 

SNEC especially needs a new Connecticut Representative, as our current CT Representative will step down this year. The Connecticut Representative will have the opportunity to represent the conservation community of Connecticut by hosting workshops and events, highlighting local projects at the summer meeting, and forging further connections within the community.  SNEC’s 2025 conference on Soil Matters will be held in Connecticut; our new CT representative will be asked for speaker suggestions and projects involving soil, sediment and related matters. 

CALL for NOMINATIONS! 

Do you know someone who would be an excellent leader – or are YOU prepared to assume a larger role in the conservation community?

Consider joining the Board of the Southern New England Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society today, or nominate a colleague!

We need you to share your passion and expertise in natural resource protection and conservation!  Help us support students and professionals throughout the tri-state area we serve.  

Self-nominations are welcome!  

Nominations should be submitted by Monday, May 19th via e-mail to SNEC Administrator Gabrielle Flora at gflora@swcssnec.org.  Please include the nominee’s name, title, contact information, and a brief statement explaining why they (or YOU) would make an excellent board member.

Ballots for 2025 SNEC Board of Directors elections will be distributed in May.  Write-in nomination, including self-nominations, will be accepted – – but, optimally, nominations will be made in time for candidate names to appear on the ballot.  Election results will be announced at our Annual Chapter Meeting on July 10, 2025.  

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Elections 

Board of Directors positions on the 2025 ballot

  • Chapter President
  • Chapter Vice President
  • Chapter Secretary
  • Chapter Treasurer
  • Connecticut Representative
  • Student Representative

Scroll down for descriptions of the terms and responsibilities for these volunteer positions.  All elected Board officers and representatives will be duly installed at the close of the Annual Meeting except the Treasurer, who’s term in office extends to the end of the fiscal year (August 31).

Submit your nomination or self-nomination today via e-mail to gflora@swcssnec.org.  Please include the nominee’s name, title, contact information, and a brief statement explaining why they (or YOU) would make an excellent board member.

Click for PDF of Volunteer Board Positions

Candidates for Re-Election

  • Timothy Randhir, President
  • John Dudula, Vice President
  • Doug McCluskey, Secretary
  • Christine Odiaga, Treasurer
  • Moussa Siri, Student Representative

Brief biographies of sitting Board members are available on the Board of Directors page. 

Descriptions of SWCS SNEC Board of Director Positions

President (1-year term)
The President shall preside at meetings of the chapter and the board. He/she shall constitute such committees as she/he deems necessary and proper and shall make all appointments to the committees and shall perform all other duties incidental to this office and shall, with approval of the board, make such temporary appointments of officers as may be necessary between meetings.
Vice President (1-year term)
The Vice President, in the absence of the President, shall assume the responsibilities of the President. In case of a vacancy in the presidency, the Vice President shall serve as President for the remainder of that year; in case of a vacancy in the office of President-Elect, the Vice President shall serve as President-Elect for the remainder of the year.
Secretary (1-year term)

The Secretary will keep minutes of all regular and special meetings of the chapter and, at the discretion of the President, shall issue notices of all meetings and shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office.  The Secretary shall report to the Chapter at the annual meeting regarding Chapter activities.

Treasurer (2-year term)

The Treasurer shall be responsible for all funds of the SWCS Southern New England Chapter. He/she shall be elected for a minimum term of two years. The Treasurer shall submit a report at the annual meeting of the Chapter and at the Board meetings. The Treasurer will annually file the necessary forms with the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Massachusetts.

State Representative (3-year term)

State Representatives serve as the Board’s connection to members in their respective states and keep other Board members informed about state-specific developments and projects.  They participate in virtual monthly Board meetings and help brainstorm ideas for conference topics and speakers.  State Reps help the SNEC administrator coordinate the field tour held in conjunction with Chapter’s annual meeting, which is held in each of our three constituent states on a rotating basis. 

Student Representative (1-year term)

The Student Representative must be (i) a full-time student enrolled at an accredited university or college, pursuing a course of study relevant to the Chapter’s mission; or (ii) a graduate student pursuing a relevant post-graduate degree. The Student Representative participates in monthly virtual Board meetings and helps the SNEC administrator coordinate student outreach and engagement.