1. NSCSS Presidential Vision 2010 Mark S. McClain NSCSS President March 5, 2010

2. NSCSS Mission Statement The mission of the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. is: To advance the discipline and practice of soil science by professionals, To promote quality interaction between professional soil scientists and their communities, To represent the diverse consulting, service and business interests of professional soil scientists, To facilitate the exchange of business and soil science experiences within the Society, and To foster professional and ethical conduct in the soil science discipline.

4. Professionalism! We need to promote our soil science profession.

7. MOU with the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) Many NSCSS members are also Wetland Scientists. It makes sense to cooperate more formally with SWS. I am working with current SWS President, Andy Baldwin on an MOU.

8. MOU with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Most NSCSS members are involved with soil erosion and sediment control in some manner. It makes sense to cooperate more formally with IECA. I am working with current IECA President, Michael Chase on an MOU.

9. MOU with the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Many NSCSS members are retired from SCS or NRCS. SWCS is one of the professional societies that they have been aligned with. It makes sense to cooperate more formally with SWCS because of our MOU with NRCS and the NCSS. I am working with current SWCS President, Gary Steinhardt on an MOU.

10. Soil Profiles Soil Profiles newsletter The Voice of the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. Printing and Distribution by the Executive Committee Questionnaire

11. Soil Profiles Questionnaire Regular Features in Soil Profiles: President’s Message, Mark Your Calendar, New Members, and Mark Your Calendar Would you like to see these features again? Dr. Dirt, Dear Augie, NSCSS Book Corner, Cool Websites, Committees, Founders Corner, Dokuchaev Award, Editorials, Member Biography, In Passing (Obituary), and Classifieds

12. Executive Secretary and Virtual Office Executive Secretary, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant? Sue PaDelford (InterMountain Resources in Sandpoint, Idaho) Virtual Office in Raleigh, North Carolina Larry Baldwin and Phil Small are evaluating this. Reduced cost and continuity

13. Re-Establishment of Committees The Bylaws are very clear as to the need for committees as an integral part of our functioning as a Society. One primary goal that I have as President is to function effectively with committees and to empower new people in leadership responsibilities.

14. Standing Committees Standing Committees: Nominating Committee Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Professional Conduct

15. Standing Committees Nominating Committee Pablo Scoles, Chair (term expires 2011) Philip Small (term expires 2011) Kevin Raley (term expires 2012) Supposed to have six members as appointed by the Board (there are three vacancies)

17. Vacant Chair

18. Interact with the Board of Examiners

19. RPSS evaluation Combine two Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct Relationship with ARCPACS, CSSE, and State Licensed Soil Scientists

20. RPSS and Ethics Evaluation of the Registered Professional Soil Scientist (RPSS) program Is RPSS needed? Ethical practice, credentials, and recognition are essential. What is its purpose? What is it accomplishing? Recommendation to combine two Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct Relationship with ARCPACS

22. Pablo Scoles, Chair

23. Jim Fincham

24. Barrett Kays

25. Bob Kendall

26. Larry Baldwin (new appointment)

27. Fine tune/edit the Bylaws

28. I have made suggestions for some changes.Addition of Fellows, Chapters (modification)

29. Technical Committee Technical Committee Jim Knuteson, Chair Technical Bulletins for Website Use of HCl in soil investigations (draft) Use of dipyridyl in soil investigations (draft) Earth Colapse and Safety (draft)

30. Technical Bulletins (Draft)

31. Policies and Procedures Committee The Executive Committee will be updating and compiling all NSCSS Policies and Procedures. I am recommending that a PDF manual be posted on the website.

32. Internet Communications Lorene Lynn, Chair Shari Meeks Alex Baldwin Paul Reynolds Rachel Stull Lexi Jones What is the Internet Communication Committee?

33. Internet Communications What is the Internet Communications Committee? The purpose of this committee is to explore and implement effective means of professional and social networking using the Internet.

34. Internet Communications

35. Membership, Marketing, and Public Relations Committee Hal Owen, Chair Steve Currie The purpose of this committee is to evaluate membership trends, increase membership, promote our profession at meetings and other venues.

36. Training Committee Vacant Chair The purpose of this committee is: To share our expertise and experience through formal and regular training. To generate income for the Society. To provide teaching opportunities for NSCSS members. To provide learning opportunities for NSCSS members.

37. NSCSS Annual Meeting Formalize the Policies, Procedures, and Process for the NSCSS Annual Meetings Hal Owen President-Elect and Chair Pierre Bordenave, Annual Meeting Coordinator

38. Licensing & Certification Committee Lisa Palazzi, Chair On-going soil science licensing efforts in: Washington (Lisa Palazzi) South Carolina (Dennis DeFrancesco and Bob Eppinette) Virginia (Vacant) Florida (Oren Reedy, Scott Franz, and Frank Watts) Tennessee (Kevin Raley)

39. NSCSS & SSSA Scholarship Committee Larry Baldwin, Chair Steve Currie Nan Gray Phil Small John Zupancic The Board will be making new appointments

40. Liaisons SSSA Liaison (Larry Baldwin) NRCS & NCSS Liaisons (Phil Small and Frank Watts) SWS Liaison (Oren Reddy and Hal Owen) IECA Liaison (Vacant) SWCS Liaison (Phil Small and Frank Watts)

41. National Academies, Committee for the Advancement of Soil Science Pierre Bordenave, Liaison This is an unprecedented representation from a private-sector soil scientist. Pierre’s term is until 2013.

42. Partnership with Dirt! The Movie Larry Baldwin,Chair Frank Watts

43. History & Photography David Ralston, Chair The purpose of the committee is to assemble historical information and photographs of NSCSS and our members in action.

46. Other Member Involvement Pierre Bordenave : Council Soil Science Examiners (SSSA) U.S. National Committee for Soil Science (to 2013) (NAS) Russell Losco: Editor, Soil Survey Horizons Kevin Raley: Council of Soil Science Examiners (CSSE) Oren Reedy: Standards and Ethics (SSSA), CPSS/SC (SSSA) Philip Small: Liaison to United States Consortium of Soil Science Associations (USCSSA)

48. Contact Information Mark S. McClainSoil Scientist/Soil Classifier & Terrestrial/Wetland EcologistCPSS/CPSC/CPESC/RPSS/PWSLicensed Soil Scientist in AL, IN, MN, MS, NC, and SC SOILS1® Soil Science Experts “A Soil Science Network™” Litigation Consulting and Expert Witness Testimony 204 Hunters Ridge, Canton, GA 30114Cell Phone: 765.212.7645(SOIL)♦ E-mail: mmcclain1313@comcast.net ♦ Website: www.soils1.com National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Inc. (NSCSS) www.nscss.org President-Elect (2009) President (2010) Director-at-Large (2009-2011) Editor of Soil Profiles "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." --Aldo Leopold