Objectives: The South Texas Geological Society, founded in 1929, is a non-profit organization whose purposes are:
To advance the science of geology;
To promote the technology of exploring for, finding and producing raw materials from the earth, their conservation and propitious use;
To foster the spirit of scientific research;
To disseminate facts relating to geology;
To inspire and maintain a high standard of professional conduct on the part of its members; and
To provide the public with means of recognition of adequately trained and professionally responsible geologists.
Membership: Membership includes individuals who have been judged qualified by the Board of Directors and includes only individuals who are concerned with the professional application of geological sciences.
Membership class and related qualifications are detailed in the STGS Bylaws, Article III, and are summarized in the membership requirements section of this application.
Bulletin: The Society’s primary publication is the Bulletin of The South Texas Geological Society, published monthly during the calendar year, September – May. The bulletin provides members with technical articles and news of the Society.
Activities: Activities of the society include regularly scheduled monthly meetings during the STGS calendar year. Guest speakers, lecturing on various topics, provide the foundation for the monthly meetings. Business of the Society is also transacted. Topics of the speaker, location, times and dates are announced in the Bulletin. Additional activities include short courses, field trips, seminars and social events.
Instructions to Applicants: Application for admission, reinstatement, or change in status should be made on this form. It is necessary that all relevant parts of this application be filled out completely so that the Board of Directors may judge the eligibility and adequacy of qualifications. Normal processing time is 45 days. Upon election, the membership committee will notify you of your instatement. Reinstatement: Former members who have allowed their memberships to lapse will be reinstated upon payment of their membership dues for one full year, and upon completion and return of this membership application. The signature of three voting members is not required.Change in Class: Members who wish to change their membership class may do so by completing and returning this application and remitting the appropriate dues.Dues: Payment must be included with application. Dues are not refundable after applicant is approved by the Board of Directors. A dues summary is scheduled below. |
Classes of Membership and Requirements: (As defined by the South Texas Geological Society Bylaws.)
Active: Eligibility requirements for Active membership shall be the same as those for Active and Junior membership in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Namely, Active members shall be any person engaged in the practice or teaching of geology, provided the person holds a degree in geology from an acceptable college. The requirement for a degree in geology may be waived by the Board of Directors if the applicant has adequate geological experience.
Associate: Associate membership is limited to individuals interested in the application of the geological sciences, but who need not be degreed nor eligible for American Association of Petroleum Geologist membership in any class.
Student: Student membership is limited to individuals who are currently enrolled in a college or university and are majoring in geology.
Honorary: Honorary membership is the highest honor which the Society may confer on a member. Nominees for Honorary membership must be voting members of the Society who have distinguished themselves in their service to the Society and to their profession.
Active and Honorary members comprise the voting membership. Associate and Student members are non-voting.
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Dues Summary:
Dues required from Active, Associate and Students are shown below. Memberships are annual and run from September to August.
Active and Associate Membership $25.00
Student Membership $10.00
Membership Application
Instructions:
Complete all parts of this form, obtain proper sponsor’s signatures, if available, and return with a check to:
South Texas Geological Society
900 N.E. Loop 410, Suite D-100
San Antonio, Texas 78209
I am applying for:
¨ Admission
¨ Reinstatement
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Change of StatusType of Membership:
¨ Active
¨Associate
¨ Student
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DATE INITIALS President _________ ________ Vice-President _________ ________ Secretary _________ ________ Treasurer _________ ________ Exec. Committee _________ ________ Exec. Committee _________ ________
Application Received________ ________ Dues Received _________ ________ Added to Mail List _________ ________
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The Board of Directors, after reviewing this application, may change your membership application status in order to insure proper membership classification.
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General Information: (Please type or print)
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Preferred Name_________________________________________Spouse's Name_______________________________________
Company or School:______________________________________Present Position:_____________________________________
Business or School Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
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City State Zip
Business Phone:____________________________________Home Phone______________________________________________
Business Fax: ______________________________________Home Fax:_______________________________________________
Home Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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City State Zip
Preferred Mailing Address: Business __ Home __
E-mail address:___________________________________________________
¨ Please check if you want your email listed on the STGS web site(www.stgs.org)
Professional Affiliations: ¨ Active AAPG Others____________________________________________________________
Professional Interest: ¨ Environmental Geology ¨ Gulf Coast E&P (onshore & offshore)
¨ International E&P ¨ North American E&P (other than Gulf Coast)
Record of Experience
Education: College(s) or University(s)
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Address (City & State) |
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Degree (or highest level completed) |
Date of Completion |
Professional Experience: (If additional space is required use a separate sheet)
Dates Worked:________________ Company:_______________________________________Position:__________________________________________ Company's Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities:___________________________________________________________________________________
Dates Worked:________________
Company:_______________________________________Position:__________________________________________
Company's Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities:___________________________________________________________________________________
Dates Worked:________________
Company:_______________________________________Position:__________________________________________
Company's Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities:___________________________________________________________________________________
Total years professional geological experience:_____
Endorsement:
Applicant is required to try and secure signatures of three voting members of the South Texas Geological Society. Please sign and date your application for membership in the appropriate space at the bottom of this application. If you do not know any current members, please check the box below and forward your application for membership along with the appropriate fees to the address given on this form.
¨ I do not know three voting members of the South Texas Geological Society.
We, the undersigned, judge the applicant to be qualified for the class of membership in the South Texas Geological Society indicated on this application.
Sponsor's Name (print or type) Sponsor's Signature
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Signature of Applicant:_______________________________
Date of Application:__________________________________ Revised September 2001