The Society of Nematologists (SON) was initiated in 1961. The first national meeting was held in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1962 with a subsequent meeting held each year in the USA or Canada. The constitution of the Society specifies its aims and goals. The purpose of the Society of Nematologists is the advancement of the science of nematology in both its fundamental and its economic aspects. To serve this purpose, the Society acts as an agency for the exchange of information, holds regular meetings, and promotes and extends knowledge in all phases of nematology.

The Society is operated on a nonprofit basis exclusively to advance these educational and scientific purposes for the science of nematology.

Events

The 2007 Society of Nematologists Annual Meeting, Joint with APS, was held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, California from July 28-August 1, 2007.

The 2008 Joint meeting will be held as part of the Fifth International Congress of Nematology, July 2008 in Brisbane, Australia

Publications

The Journal of Nematology is the official refereed journal of SON. It is published quarterly and is received by all members, associate members and subscribing institutions. The journal considers original papers and research notes on basic, applied, descriptive or experimental nematology. The Journal was first issued in 1969. An annual supplement, the Annals of Applied Nematology, emphasizes new developments in applied nematology. David Bird is the current Editor-in-Chief.

Journal of Nematology back issues are now available on CD-ROM. Volumes 1-30 of the Journal of Nematology are on a set of 3 CD-ROMS, Plus the Annals of Applied Nematology from 1987-1998. 30 Years With the Journal of Nematology runs on Windows 95, 98, 2000, & NT, Macintosh & Unix.

Regular and Honorary Members .......................... $100.00
Student and Emeritus Members .......................... $75.00
Academic Libraries ............................................ $200.00
Sustaining Associates ....................................... $300.00
Non-members .................................................... $500.00

To order, send payment (check, purchase order, or credit card) to: Society of Nematologists, P.O. Box 311, Marceline, MO 64658, USA.

The Nematology Newsletter is published quarterly, reporting on developments in the society and its affiliates, and providing information on coming events, book reviews and placement information and job opportunities. A "People and Places" section reports on special activities and awards affecting society members. Byron Adams is the current Editor.

The Society maintains a website (http://www.nematologists.org) with meeting announcements and information, submission details for the Journal of Nematology, the names of Society officers and committee members, the Operations Manual and links to other nematology sites. There is also a membership directory containing names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers and E-mail addresses of all Society members.

Subscriptions

A membership form is available at the Society's web site or from the business office (see below).

Membership dues for are US$60 for regular members and US$30 for student members. Air delivery outside the USA is US$15 for countries in the Western Hemisphere and US$30 for all other countries. Regular member dues may be paid for three years at the current annual rate.

Institutional subscription rates are US$140 in the USA and US$160 elsewhere (plus US$30 for optional air delivery).

Please send all subscriptions by cheque made payable to the Society of Nematologists (in US dollars and drawn on a US bank) to the Society of Nematologists, P.O. Box 311, Marceline, MO 64658, USA.

All members receive the Journal of Nematology and Nematology Newsletter. Issues are sent to members via second-class surface mail; Requests for institutional subscriptions for the Journal of Nematology may be sent to the Society Business Office.

Contact: Society of Nematologists, P.O. Box 311, Marceline, MO 64658, USA.
Phone/Fax: 660-256-3331, E-mail: son@hughes.net