News Briefs
September 30, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE...

Jobs

Interested in a career in mosquito and vector control? Check out the MVCAC Job Board at www.mvcac.org

 

Have a Job or RFP to post to MVCAC.org?  

Requests to post job listings (no more than 500 words in length) should be submitted to the webmaster at rhickerson@amgroup.us.

 
Do you have important news to share about your district or mosquito and vector issues?

If you would like your news to be included in the MVCAC News Briefs, please send press releases and/or links to relevant news articles to mvcac@mvcac.org
Mailing Address:
1 Capitol Mall
Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814
MVCAC Sustaining Member Corner
Note: MVCAC does not endorse the products below, but we do support our Sustaining Members
Central Life Sciences has announced the release of Aqua Zenivex™ E20, a reduced-risk adulticide for mosquito control professionals.  

New MVCAC Staff Member
Rebecca Miller is the new MVCAC Membership Services staff person.  Welcome Rebecca!

Email: rmiller@amgroup.us
Phone: 916-440-0826 x117
Award Recipient and Officer Elections for 2017
Candidate statements and ballots for both the 2017 officers of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC), and the nominees for the Honorary and Meritorious Service Awards are now available on our website.

Please note that you may place only one vote for each office/award.

Ballots are due back to the MVCAC office no later than October 14, 2016

Officers will be elected by a majority of mail ballots cast, and will serve for one year commencing January 1, 2017 and ending on the last day of the calendar year.

Please don't hesitate to contact the office with any questions.

View the ballots, candidate statements and nominations here*: 

*Note:  you will need to login to the MVCAC members only area to view these documents.
MVCAC Fall Meeting
Oct 26 -28, 2016
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay-Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside CA 93955

Hotel Rooms:
The call-in room block is sold out.
The hotel has some more rooms at a higher rate available.

Finalized Schedule:

Packet:
The packet for this meeting will be up online by the end of the month.
MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2016-17 Dues
It's that time of year again! Please fill out and email or fax back this year's MVCAC Fiscal Status Report Form for your district's MVCAC dues to be calculated.

We know many districts have not closed their books yet, so please submit your fiscal status reports when you are able.   Please send in your report ASAP if you have not already done so.
 
Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting MVCAC!

The MVCAC Staff
Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC)
One Capitol Mall, Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-440-0826
Fax: 916-444-7462

Participation Needed at CA Special Districts Association Conference:
MVCAC will be exhibiting at the CSDA Annual Conference in San Diego Monday October 11 th and Tuesday October 12th . Given the lack of local districts in that region we are seeking support from Southern California districts who may be able to provide some expert help at this event. If you or anyone in your district is available and interested, please contact Jenny Dudikoff: jdudikoff@ka-pow.com
MVCAC Trustee Council Nominations
The MVCAC Trustee Council is looking for nominations to the Council from the Coastal Region and the North San Joaquin Valley Region.

Please submit nominations to Tamara Chapman Davis: phineaschapmanrp@gmail.com
2017 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award Applications Now Open!
Applications for the 2017 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award will be accepted through Thursday, December 1, 2016. The William C. Reeves New Investigator Award, memorializing Dr. William C. Reeves, who was a renowned University of California entomologist, is sponsored by the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC). The award is presented to the best scientific paper submitted and presented at the annual MVCAC conference.

Please  click here for more information.
NPDES Coalition Members
The MVCAC Executive Committee has approved the renewal of the NPDES Coalition Agreement for the monitoring and reporting permit for the period 2016-2021. The agreement and rules were emailed to the Districts, please  contact MVCAC Staff if you need another copy.

We need each member of the Coalition to sign and return the permit application either by mail or email.
MVCAC News Briefs - Zika Updates
Please note: The items contained below are not the views or opinions of MVCAC but they are what is being reported in the media.  The goal of MVCAC providing this information is to keep MVCAC members informed of all news articles that are being presented regarding Zika.
CDC Zika Virus Web Page

CDC Zika Virus Microsite

CDPH Zika Virus Web Page

9/29/16: Zika situation report - WHO

9/28/16: Congress approves deal to keep government open, fight Zika - USA TODAY

9/28/16: The First Documented Case of Zika Spread by Physical Contact - The Atlantic

9/28/16: SoCal blood banks now screening for Zika - 89.3 KPCC

9/26/16: Zika Virus Damage Can Mislead Parents, Experts Say - NBC News

9/26/16: Zika Cure Update: What New Progress Has Been Made? - Medical Daily

9/26/16: Zika experts gather in Orlando to share latest research at entomology conference - Orlando Sentinel
MVCAC News Briefs - Other Outbreaks
Please note: The items contained below are not the views or opinions of MVCAC but they are what is being reported in the media.  The goal of MVCAC providing this information is to keep MVCAC members informed of all news articles that are being presented regarding other outbreaks.
9/28/16: Mystery rash at elementary school: Dozens attacked by biting, stinging insects in Lake Forest - MyNewsLA.com

9/28/16: Miami's Zika Search Turns Up Another Virus: Dengue - NBC News

9/28/16: Health Officials Urge Californians to Remove Standing Water - CDPH

9/27/16: Council Puts Off Decision on Joining San Gabriel Valley Vector Control District - Pasadena Now

9/27/16: Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for EEE, WNV - The Horse

9/27/16: Health officials confirm case of dengue fever in Miami-Dade - Sun Sentinel

9/24/16: Mosquitoes in North San Jose test positive for West Nile virus - Mercury News