Update the guidelines for the Chairs of Standing and Ad hoc Committees, being consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws. Solicit comments/suggestions from current Officers and Chairs by three months before Annual Meeting (February). Complete revisions prior to the Annual Meeting so guidelines can be given to incoming Officers and Chairs at the final Executive Committee/Committee Chair meeting at the Annual Meeting site.

Attend Executive Committee meetings beginning with the one at the end of the Annual Meeting of his/her election. At the discretion of the President, may be invited to those before the Annual Meeting in which the office is assumed.

Select Chairs of Local Arrangements and Program Committees while still President-Elect preferably before the summer planning meeting and notify President so that they will be invited and have opportunity to serve with the active committees prior to their having to chair own committees.

Select Chairs of all Committees prior to Annual Meeting in which the Presidency is assumed to insure continuity and transfer of materials. Solicit names of prospective Committee Chairs from current Chairs; use the volunteer sheets returned from the first mailing as a guide to interest and willingness of members to serve the Branch. Note that the Chairs of the Membership Committee and the Public Information Committee serve for three years; the Awards Committee consists of the Branch Presidents from the last five years, with the immediate Past- President serving as Chair; the Treasurer chairs the Meeting Site Selection Committee; the Chair of the Graduate Student Committee serves for two years; and the Archivist-Historian serves for five years. The President appoints one member to the Nominating Committee for a two year term (consider choosing the person not elected by the membership as the Presidential Nominee); this person may serve as Chair. The President also appoints three or four members, as appropriate, to the Insect Detection, Evaluation and Prediction Committee, each for a three year term; one new member of the Finance Committee to serve a three year term; two or more members of the Public Information Committee, each for a two year term; and one or two members of the Screening Committee for ESA Awards, each for three year term. Vacancies on the committees shall be filled by appointment by the President for the unexpired portion of the term.

Become familiar with the current Constitution and Bylaws. A copy can be obtained from the Secretary. Read and become thoroughly familiar with the Guidelines for ESA President.

During Annual Meeting, be prepared to discuss plans for tenure as President. These could be mentioned in the President-Elect report, but also could be discussed at any of the Executive Committee meetings. It may be desirable to hold a meeting of the new Executive Committee during the meeting (given the blessing of the President). At the final business meeting be prepared to accept the gavel and conduct all new business. First recognize the National President who will present the outgoing Branch President with a suitable token. Recognize the outgoing President with a Branch Certificate and present a certificate to any other officers who have completed their terms. Conduct any other new business and adjourn the meeting.