1. Outreach and Education Advisory Panel (OEAP) Report to the Council 156th CFMC Regular Meeting St.Croix, USVI

2. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL Member Appointment (A)
Re-appointment (R)
Date
Expiration Date
Alida Ortiz (Chairperson)
(A) February 2012
April 2016
Cristina Olán
Janet Ramos
Andrés Maldonado
Lia Hibbert
(A) March 2013
March 2016
Elliette Hernández
Vilmarie Román
Makisha
Kim Iverson
(A) April 2014
Emily Muehlstein
10/29/15

3. OEAP April meeting INVITED GUESTS:
Maritere Toro – Oficina del Alcalde del Municipio de Cabo Rojo
Tessaliz Quiles - UPR Humacao
Neishmarie Soto – UPR Humacao
Yashira Cruz – UPR Humacao
Edgardo Ortiz Corps – UPR Humacao
Cristina Aragonés – UPR Mayagüez
Yasmin Vélez – Pew Charitable Trust
10/29/15

4. MSA 40th Anniversary activities
Special report on CFMC achievements past 40 yrs and challenges for the next 40 yrs.
Jannette Ramos will be in charge of production
Ready for December 2016
CCC Meeting in St. Thomas
Sustainable Seafood Campaign
Dra. Ortiz will make a poster presentation at 13th International Coral Reef Symposium in Hawaii, June 19 – 24
2017 Calendar – Women in Sciences and Fisheries
USVI activities – Lia Hibbert
10/29/15

6. Other issues for O & E: Recommendations for Council’s consideration
1. Support for Fishery Liasion for the USVI 2. Establish Fisher of the Year Award Orientation meetings with DAPs on issues being discussed by the Council before their regular meetings Council should consider having at least a part time staff dedicated to communications/social media.
10/29/15

7. Thank you for your support
11/26/13
Alida Ortiz Sotomayor