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FOUNDATION OF THE AIPG SILENT AUCTION 2018

Barbara Murphy, CPG, Chairperson, Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists

The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists will hold a Silent Auction on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Welcome Reception of the AIPG Annual Meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the benefit of the Foundation and its programs. Please consider donating an item for the silent auction. Popular items last year included rock and mineral specimens, fossils, vacation home visit opportunities, old classic geology books and geologic maps, jewelry, and other items that geologists enjoy and appreciate. So look around your office and your home. This is a great opportunity to pass along some items for others to enjoy, and to generate funds for the Foundation of the AIPG. Please complete the donation form to include with your donated items. We look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting. Thank you.

The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists is a 501(c) (3) organization.

Contributions and Gifts-in-Kind are tax deductible.

AIPG 2018 Student Chapter of the Year Award - Columbus State University

AIPG 2018 Student Chapter of the Year Award winner is Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Congratulations! Photo: from left to right Coral Torres (Treasurer 2017-2019), Brittany Plyler (VP 2018-2019), Hays slaughter (SGE Representative 2018-19), Ron Wallace, Chance Seckinger (VP 2017-18), and Austin Caughey (President 2017-2019).

The purpose of the AIPG Student Chapter of the Year Award is to recognize the most outstanding student chapter for their participation in, and contribution to, the American Institute of Professional Geologists. The award will consist of a plaque to be presented to the student chapter, a certificate to each of the officers of the chapter at the time of their submittal, a $500.00 award for the chapter, and a trip for one member of the winning student chapter to the annual AIPG conference and executive meetings. The student that attends the annual meeting will observe the organization and functions of AIPG and participate in the executive board meeting.

Celebrating Membership Milestones

Congratulations to our members who are celebrating these milestones (25 - 50+ years) and thank you to all of you for your contributions to the geosciences profession upholding the highest values of competence, integrity and ethics and for making AIPG the great organization that it is today supporting geologists worldwide. Click here for the list of membership milestones.

FEMA Opportunities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting resumes for a variety of positions in Hazard Mitigation for their On-Call Reservists Program.

AIPG President and Executive Director attend EFG in Turkey

Doug Bartlett Aaron Johnson (fourth in row)

Doug Bartlett (National AIPG President) and Aaron Johnson (AIPG Executive Director) attended the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) meeting held from May 14 to 20, 2018, in Cesme-Izmir, Turkey. The conference was titled “Epithermal Gold Deposits of Western Anatolia, Turkey” and included two field trips and a day of talks regarding Turkey’s gold mining industry. One of the field trips went to the Biga Peninsula and included a visit to several epithermal gold deposits, and a trip to the ancient ruins of Troy and Pergamon. The second field trip was to the Efemcukuru Gold mine near Izmir where several attendees including Mr. Bartlett were given an underground tour of this state-of-the-art mining operation. EFG members also met to discuss various issues relevant to the EFG and the profession of geology. Mr. Johnson participated in a panel discussion regarding challenges and opportunities for the future of gold mining in Turkey and Mr. Bartlett gave EFG members a brief overview of issues of importance to AIPG. Of note, the EFG is adopting aspects of AIPG’s continuing professional development model. The conference was attended by about 40 geologists from all over Europe.

EFG officially recognises CPD training within the AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI

EFG and the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) have recently signed an agreement advancing the international recognition of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
EFG now officially recognises, within its own CPD system, the points (CEUs) awarded via the AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI. GOLI offers indeed a variety of courses that are pertinent for people outside the United States and can provide you with an additional opportunity to fulfil your annual CPD requirements.

In exchange for this now officialised recognition by EFG, the course providers offer the same registration conditions to European Geologist title holders as to Competent Persons registered with the AIPG.
The next GOLI webinar “Geoscience Ethics Case Histories: Conflicts of Interest #1” will take place on 31 May 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT. Participants will earn 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this 1-hour event. The webinar will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the ethics behind conflicts of interest in the geosciences.

EFG Annual Report 2017

Dear EFG delegates,

I am pleased to inform you that the EFG Annual report 2017 has been released.

2017 was the last year of EFG’s Strategic Plan for the period 2014 to 2017 and the Annual Report presents the main outcomes for each of the strategy’s seven action plans: supporting EFG Members, European Network, Global Network, EurGeol as Competent Person, Services, Projects and Communication.

You can find more information about the report at the following link: https://eurogeologists.eu/35463-2/

We kindly ask for your help in disseminating the Annual Report among your members.

Kind regards,

Dr Isabel M Fernández Fuentes, EurGeol
Executive Director
European Federation of Geologists
+32-(0)2-7887636
c/o Belgium Geological Survey
Rue Jenner 13. B-1000 Brussels
http://www.eurogeologists.eu
isabel.fernandez@eurogeologists.eu

Additional Photos from Presentations of AIPG Scholarship Winners

Aaron Johnson and Stephen Oni Dave Sadoff and Robert Collar Emily Geyman

Brandon Keough

2018 AIPG Undergraduate Scholarship Winners

The AIPG National awarded nineteen $1,000 scholarships (six were funded by the Foundation of AIPG, two by the AIPG Alaska Section). The student's essays will be printed in the next issue of TPG and will be added to the website.

Gemma Amorelli, SA-9000, University of Alaska-Anchorage (sponsored by AIPG Alaska Section)
Maddie Bess – SA-9266, Berry College
Katelyn Brower – SA-7588, Western Washington University
Alison Cramer - SA-8108, University of Nevada, Reno
Robert Collar – SA-7998, Stanford University
Emily Geyman – SA-9077, Princeton University
Denay Grund – SA-8975, University of Nebraska Omaha
Ashley How – SA-9090, Adams State University
Brandon Keough – SA-8731, University of New York - Potsdam
Katelyn Kring – SA-8652, Michigan Tech University
Paige LaPlant – SA-9099, University of Northern Iowa
Shirely Mensah – SA-7566, Eastern Illinois University
Evan Millsap – SA-9199, Utah State University
Samantha Moruzzi – SA-8422, Cornell University
Stephen Oni – SA-9120, University of Wyoming
Chance Seckinger – SA-8232, Columbus State University
Sydney Souza - SA-8894, University of Alaska-Anchorage (sponsored by AIPG Alaska Section)
Kelsey Tucker – SA-8647, University of Alaska-Anchorage
Uziel Rendon – SA-8457, Stephen F. Austin State University

2018 Foundation of AIPG - William J. Siok Graduate Scholarship Winners

The Foundation of AIPG awarded two $1,000 scholarships.

Kristina Butler, SA-9057, University of Texas at Austin
Skyler Mavor, SA-8996, Colorado State University

             Gemma Amorelli                                  Evan Millsap                                                         Kristina Butler


                             Alison Cramer                                                           Katelyn Brower                                     Ashley How

                 Uziel Rendon                                      Paige LaPlant                                                 Denay Grund


     Samantha Moruzzi                             Shirley Mensah                                     Chance Seckinger


                   Skyler Mavor                                     Kelsey Tucker                            Stephen Oni


       Brandon Keough                                Katelyn Kring                                  Sydney Souza             Emily Geyman

                   Robert Collar

John M. Stewart, CPG-11115, Obituary

The AIPG Headquarters wish to express our sadness at the loss of John M. Stewart, CPG-11115, who passed away on April 22, 2018.

John was an active member of AIPG and currently an Advisory Board Representative on the Executive Committee. John was a pleasure to work with, and he will be greatly missed.

He set his sights on a career in geology and achieved his objective. John enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a geologist, becoming Chief Geologist for ECS Southeast, LLC. He was an active member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and the Geological Society of America. Throughout his life he coupled his passion for stewarding the environment with hard work and never looked back.

The funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 401 Oakhurst Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 at 4:00 pm, Friday, April 27. The family is looking forward to visiting with friends at the First Baptist Church reception hall immediately following the service.

For more information, you can view John Stewart's obituary

Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologist
In Appreciation of Generous Supporters in 2017

The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists is thankful for the many donations received during 2017, including monetary donations, donated gifts-in-kind for the silent auction, and funds collected from bid winners at the silent auction at the AIPG annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The silent auction generated interest in the Foundation and resulted in more than $7800 in funds to the Foundation. We are very appreciative of these contributions and the interest in the Foundation. The Foundation is proud to be able to serve AIPG and the geosciences by providing financial support for scholarship programs and other endeavors in support of AIPG and the geosciences. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible.

We thank all our donors for their generous support of the Foundation. All contributions, no matter the amount, are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Click here for list of donors.

Barbara Murphy, CPG
Chairperson, Foundation of the AIPG

NEW! AIPG Coffee Mugs

AIPG White Ceramic Mug - 11 oz. with your choice of designs and handle color. Colorful AIPG logo on reverse side of each.
Available Designs: Drill Rig, Ore Car, Colored Map, Brunton Compass, Gneiss Quote

Available Colors: Orange, Pink, Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White

White handle: Member Price $17.00 | Non-Member $18.50
Color handle: Member Price $18.50 | Non-Member $22.00

* Prices include shipping.

Order from the AIPG Store online or call the office at 303-412-6205.

Foundation of the AIPG
Spring Campaign for Donations to Support AIPG Student Scholarships

The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (Foundation) supports a variety of programs of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), including student scholarships and educational programs for undergraduate and graduate level students majoring in the geosciences.

Applications for the scholarships have been received at AIPG headquarters and are being reviewed by the Education Committee. In anticipation of awarding scholarships in May 2018, the Foundation is making a request for donations to increase the support level we may offer to student scholarships. We are also seeking donations for additional support of workshops and similar programs for students and Young Professionals at the national annual meeting and other events.

Please consider a donation to the Foundation. We ask you to consider supporting the Foundation with a monetary contribution to be used for any of the Foundation programs. The Foundation relies on the support of generous donors. Any amount is appreciated. The Foundation is proud to be able to serve AIPG and the geosciences by providing financial support for these programs.

Information about donations is on the Foundation web page of the AIPG web site http://aipg.org/foundation. You may donate on-line or send your donation check by mail to:
Foundation of the AIPG
1333 W. 120th Avenue, Suite 211
Westminster, CO 80234-2710

If you have any questions or comments about the Foundation, please contact me for additional information.

Barbara Murphy CPG
Chairperson, Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists
480-659-7131 office phone
bmurphy@clearcreekassociates.com

The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists is a 501(c) (3) organization.
Contributions are tax deductible.

AIPG National Awards and Section Leadership Awards

The AIPG National Awards and Section Leadership Awards will be presented at the AIPG National Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 10, 2018 at the Colorado Springs Marriott.

Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal – Barbara H. Murphy – CPG-6203, Glendale, Arizona

John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award – Thomas A. Herbert- CPG-2551, Tallahassee, Florida

Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award – Dennis Pennington – CPG-4401, Ambler, Pennsylvania

Award of Honorary Membership – Ronald J. Wallace – CPG-8153, Roswell, Georgia

Section Leadership Award:

              Dennis McGrath, CPG-08578 – Northeast Section
            Troy Bernier, SA-3872 – Florida Section
            Robert Blauvelt, CPG-06508 – Northeast Section
            Michael Hultgren, CPG-09292 – Minnesota Section
            Shanna Schmitt, CPG-11781 – Minnesota Section
            Tom Van Arsdale, CPG-11073 – Colorado Section
            Ramona Cornea, CPG-08983 – Illinois/Indiana Section
            Brent Smith, CPG-11130 – Ohio Section

AIPG Quarterly Journal - TPG

TPG April/May/June 2018 - Student Themed Issue Available Online. All past issues are available on the website - http://aipg.org/TPGPublic.

AIPG Member attends signing ceremony for Critical Minerals Assessment Project

Mike Rooney, AIPG CPG-11740, attended and represented AIPG at Secretary Zinke’s signing ceremony for the new Critical Minerals Assessment project. The links below give access to a photo (Mike is the tall gentlemen on the left) and the announcement.

https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/styles/featured_image/public/press-release/thumbnail-images/secretaryzinkesocriticalmineralstamiheilemann.jpg?itok=UfJmFlWR

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-signs-order-begin-process-creating-first-ever-national-survey-critical

2018 AIPG National Executive Committee

Back Row: Christine Lilek, Nancy Wolverson, Jim Burnell, Adam Heft, John Berry, John Stewart, and Jeff Frederick.
Front Row: Mehmet Pehlivan, Doug Bartlett, Keri Nutter, Brandy Barnes, and Anne Murray.

President - Doug Bartlett, AZ; President-Elect - Keri Nutter, AK; Past President - Adam Heft, MI; Vice President - Jeffrey J. Frederick, Northeast; Secretary - Anne Murray, FL; Treasurer - Jim Burnell, CO; Editor - John Berry, TX; Young Professional Member - Brandy Barnes, FL; Advisory Board Representatives: Christine Lilek, WI; Mehmet Pehlivan, CA; John Stewart, Carolinas; and Nancy Wolverson, NV.

NEW! Oil Rig and Earth is Our Coloring Book T-Shirts

The AIPG Store has two new shirts available - order online - $17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

Keeping track of CPD hours

The Texas Board of Professional Geologists’ (TBPG) summer newsletter contained a note, “Continuing Education is Simple.” If is if you “keep your records of continuing education current, as you may be selected for audit. … It's a lot easier to keep your records current than to scramble to update them after you receive the audit notice!” The easiest way to keep a current CPD record is to create and use a simple tabular record in OneNote™ or Evernote™. OneNote is part of Microsoft Office and Evernote is a free program. Both work on PCs and Macs, on your smart phone, your tablets, etc. The programs automatically synchronize the data between all your devices that you setup the program to work on, your home computer, your office computer, etc. As you complete a CPD activity, record it in a simple table with columns for date, hours, and activity description. If you have this basic data, completing a CPD reporting form for any organization requiring CPD is easy. You have the basic data. As you get in the habit of using one of these programs, which are great for lots of things, you’ll realize that you are recording more and more CPD activities. These programs are also great for keeping lists of your prescriptions, your travel cards (motel/hotel, car rental, airline, etc.), simple reminders of ideas or to-do lists. Keeping an up-to-date activity log will make filling out the CPD reporting log for a CPD audit easy when you receive an audit notice; it will be nothing like an IRS audit.

The TBPG’s note also states, “Interestingly, many of our licensees don't realize just how many things can count toward continuing education. We don't require formal (and expensive courses). You can include things like professional society meetings that have a technical presentation, online courses and tutorials, teaching a course or short course, and we allow up to 5 hours of self-study per year. For your ethics, TBPG has an online ethics presentation on our website, and we count review/study of ANY rules or regulations to which you are subject as part of your profession. For example, if you need to review the regulations for underground storage tanks for your job, put that on your continuing education program activity log and count it as your 1 hour of ethics for the year!” Although the Texas CPD requirements differ from AIPG’s, the TBPG’s note is right. Keep a current log as you do things and watch the CPD activity hours add up.

An article on AIPG’s revised CPD program will be in the Jul/Aug/Sep Professional Geologist.

David

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David M. Abbott, Jr., CPG
Consulting Geologist LLC
dmageol@msn.com

AIPG Continuing Professonal Development (CPD) Program - Revised
AIPG CPD Program Files

Participants in the old AIPG CPD program - click on link below to open and retrieve your records.

AIPG Members - click here to open your record or to create a record to track your continuing education and professional development activities.

Your login is your email.

Your password is your AIPG number (example: CPG-0000 or MEM-0000).

Geoscience in Your State
How does geoscience affect your state?

The AGI Geoscience Policy team created State Geoscience Information factsheets to inform geoscientists and decision makers on how geoscience impacts their state. These factsheets highlight geoscience areas including, employment, water, minerals, energy and hazards in each state. They also demonstrate how federal research agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration contribute beneficial geoscience information to each state.

We currently have factsheets for the states highlighted in green.

Check back again soon, as we are in the process of loading more factsheets to our site.

If you have any questions on our state factsheets, please contact us at govt@americangeosciences.org

https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/factsheet/states

AIPG Membership Milestones

The following members have received in recognition of their membership milestones, pins, and certificate. Your dedication to AIPG throughout the years is truly appreciated. It has ensured the growth and success of the Institute. Please join AIPG Headquarters in thanking these members for their continuous support. (Your membership milestone year is through the completed year. For the 2017 milestones it is through 2016, for example the 50 year milestone is for members that joined in 1966. Click here to see the list of AIPG Membership Milestones for 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years.

NEW! Brunton Compass and Ore Car T-Shirt

The AIPG Store has a new shirt available with the Brunton Compass on the front - online store
$17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

AIPG Members Save 7%

Geoscience Policy Monthly Review

The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to improve communications about the role of geoscience in policy.
Current and archived monthly reviews are available online. Subscribe to receive the Monthly Review directly.

AIPG Mentors and Mentees Program

Wanting to become a mentor or mentee? Log into you account and select "My Information" and place a checkmark in the Mentor or Mentee box or email us at aipg@aipg.org.
Students are encouraged to update their profile to include specialty codes since the majority of students have the specialty codes empty. Login and click on "My Information" to update.

NOTE: If you selected "Do Not Publish Info Online" on your profile your name will not show up in the search. You will need to update your profile under "My Information" to remove the check mark.

The Membership Directory is not to be disturbed or copied. It is intended to be a networking source for AIPG members only. AIPG Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Policies apply to using the online directory.

Volunteer to Become an AIPG Associate Editor

Articles submitted for The Professional Geologist are reviewed by at least two associated editors before printed. AIPG Members that are interested in becoming an Associate Editor can fill out the required questionnaire. The questionnaire is in pdf format and can be filled out using the Adobe Reader hand tool. After you have filled out the questionnaire save it and email it to aipg@aipg.org.

Associate Editor Questionnaire

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