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TAMU Student Chapter: Society of American Foresters

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
TAMU SAF; Forestry Club
Purpose:
As a recognized student chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the Texas A&M Chapter seeks to incorporate professional and academic development aspects of SAF with the traditions and camaraderie for which Aggies are known. Students involved with SAF gain experience as well as a professional advantage by interacting with state and local professional chapters, participating in University and departmental events, actively pursuing national recognition and service, as well as through academic support from peers and professors. Any student interested in seeking a degree or career in forestry or other related fields, as well as professionals currently employed in a forestry-related field, are welcome at meetings of the TAMU SAF chapter
Year Founded:
1975
Membership Dues:
$45 per school year
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
WFES 303

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Asko Noormets
Public Contact E-mail Address:
noormets@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
(979) 862-7528

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://eccb.tamu.edu

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
1-30
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Three or more times per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Never
New Member Orientation/Training:
Never
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Three or more times per semester
Domestic US Travel:
Once per year
International Travel:
Never