News Briefs
September 23, 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.  

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 and statements
 here*:  http://www.mvcac.org/member-resources/

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

Hotel Rooms:
There is a very small handful of rooms available to book, please email Rachel directly so she can get you in.  The call-in room block is full.

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 12 th . 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
Don't miss out on important AMCA updates!
Many of our members have outdated email addresses and other important contact information.  I don't want you to miss any AMCA news or legislative updates.  Please go to the AMCA website and update your contact information. 

As always please contact me if you have anything new and exciting happening in your area that we should share with our members and let me know if I can be of assistance to you.

Thank you!

Elizabeth "Becky" Cline
AMCA - Job posting in TN
Hello Folks,

I was asked to share this job posting with our AMCA members.  So, please share if you know of someone who might be interested.  The Tennessee Dept. of Health is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist (Vector Ecologist type position).  Here is the listing:


I understand there may be one or two additional positions posted here soon.

Regards,

-- 
Becky Cline
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

9/20/16: Yuma County Health Dept. Officials Say Dengue Cases Prepared Them for Zika Threat - KAWC News

9/20/16: Zika Mosquitoes Can Survive Over Next Months in Southern US - NBC4

9/19/16: Gov. Rick Scott declares Wynwood area 'Zika-free'; CDC says 'don't let guard down' - Tampa Bay Times

9/19/16: Zika Virus May Lead To Global Epidemic Of Microcephaly And Other Birth Defects Throughout The World - Medical Daily

9/18/16: What you need to know about Zika - Visalia Times-Delta
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.
9/22/16: THREE DEAD BIRDS AND ONE GROUP OF MOSQUITOES TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - Contra Costa MVCD

9/20/16: New Equine EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed - The Horse

9/19/16: West Nile cases in Orange County rise to 16 - OC Register

9/19/16: West Nile leads to life-threatening illness for North Texas man - WFAA8

9/19/16: Study Indicates West Nile Virus May Be Underdiagnosed In Houston Region - Houston Public Media

9/17/16: New Petaluma machine fights mosquitoes, helps environment - Argus Courier