Why become a Member?

To help you as you’re starting out.....

I became a CPG as soon as I reached the minimum qualifications. To me, AIPG initially represented a credential that would be a benefit to my future career. That expectation has proved true. AIPG provides a vehicle by which its committed members can reach beyond their jobs and their local environments. As hard as I try, AIPG always gives back more to me than I am ever able to contribute to AIPG.

Russ Slayback, CPG-2305

I was invited by my co-workers to participate in AIPG activities prior to the time that I was eligible to apply for Membership. I feel that I was very fortunate to be around AIPG members who were prominently active in geology outside of their workplace. It was especially beneficial to me as a beginning geologist.

Dawn Garcia, CPG-8313

To meet other geologists....

Being an active Member has provided me with professional contacts throughout the country. I also have met and worked with some really great people, enjoying their friendship as well as their professional knowledge.

Barbara Murphy, CPG-6203

The main benefit I derive from AIPG membership is the association with other top flight professional geologists who consistently demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards. In this respect, I am reminded of the old adage, "you are judged by the company you keep." The CPG designation is recognized nationally as a high level professional achievement.

James Shotwell, CPG-8290

To give you credibility.......

I am frequently called upon as an expert witness and the most prestigious item in my vita is Membership in AIPG. Being a registered geologist in several states does not carry nearly as much prestige as being a member of AIPG. Having the AIPG stamp on my consulting reports means a great deal to clients.

Haydn Murray, CPG-2795

To provide information.....

Through the AIPG publication The Professional Geologist, I have read about new technologies and registration requirements, allowing my company to seek new opportunities in other states.

James Jacobs, CPG-7760

A professional’s education does not end with university training. To maintain our skills, scientific advances and professional issues need to be part of our continuing education. AIPG is a vehicle to maintain my expertise through communication and training.

Robert Merrill, CPG-4984

The technically diverse base of the AIPG membership has given me the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of geological issues that reach far beyond the narrow focus of my geological specialty. I have experienced this "broadening of my horizons" not only by reading The Professional Geologist, but also by regular attendance at AIPG section meetings and the annual meetings.

Ted Wilton, CPG-7659

To give you a voice....

Members of AIPG provide valuable advice to government agencies and lobby for important geological programs and sensible regulations at all levels of government.

Jon Price, CPG-7814

As an organization that is heard in Washington and in state capitols and has established liaison with similar organizations around the world, AIPG represents me. Thanks to AIPG, I have found abundant and satisfying opportunities to work to strengthen the science and profession of geology.

Robert Corbett, CPG-4502

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

AIPG Annual Meeting
October 3 - 7, 2009
Grand Junction, Colorado
DoubleTree Hotel

Sponsorship Opportunities

Technical Sessions ● Short Courses ● Workshops ● Social Events

Technical Sessions

* Geohazards - Landslides,
   Engineering Geology
* Water Issues: Acid Waters, etc.
* Regulatory Issues
* Permitting
* Future of coal
* Resource/Reserve Definition
   Planetary Impact Geology Session
* Geographic Information Systems
   (GIS) Applications
* New Development in
   Uranium Geology
* Trends in Mineral Development
   (Non Uranium): Oil shale, Coal-bed
    Methane, etc.
* Industrial Minerals Geology
* Impact of Resource Development on
   Local Communities
* Mountain Highways

Additional suggestions for topics are welcome.

Field Trips

Surface and Underground Uranium Mine Tour
Landslides - Lake City area
Engineering Geology - Montrose area
Oil field Rig site Tour
Unaweep Canyon Trip
Oil Shales Tour
Coal - Mining/Remediation
Grand Mesa Geology
Interbasin Water Transfer
Float/Canoe Trip on the Colorado River
San Juan Volcanics
Uravan Uranium District Tour
Colorado National Monument
Winery Tours

PICTURES
from the
AIPG-AHS-3rd IPGC 2008 Symposium
and the AESE Annual Meeting

AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MONTHLY REVIEW
October 2008

To view Geoscience Currents:
http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/

The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) was founded in 1963 to certify the credentials of practicing geologists and to advocate on behalf of the profession.

AIPG represents the professional interests of all practicing geoscientists in every discipline. Its advocacy efforts are focused on the promotion of the role of geology and geologists in society.