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Sponsor Talk

Sponsor Talk. AUGS Dinner, 23rd of October 2009 Electric Light Hotel. A world of interest …. … continuing the discovery …. 4WD Club of South Australia Australia and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Australian Geoscience Council

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Sponsor Talk

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  1. Sponsor Talk AUGS Dinner, 23rd of October 2009 Electric Light Hotel

  2. A world of interest … • … continuing the discovery … 4WD Club of South Australia Australia and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Australian Geoscience Council Australian Geomechanics Society – SA branch Australian Geoscience Information Association – SA branch Australian Institute of Geoscientists – SA Branch Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists – SA branch Australasian Association of Palaeontologists Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy – SA Branch Astronomical Society of South Australia Cave Divers Association of Australia Coastwatch Earth Science Teachers Association Federation of Australian Science and Technology Societies Field Geology Club of South Australia Friends of Douglas Mawson Friends of Hallett Cove Friends of the Heysen Trail Friends of the South Australian Museum Geological Society of Australia – SA Division Institute of Applied Hydrogeologists – Australian Chapter Lapidiary Club of South Australia Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia – SA branch Royal Geographical Society of South Australia Royal Society of South Australia Society of Petroleum Engineers – SA branch Science Teachers Association of South Australia Spatial Sciences Institute – SA region Soil Society – South Australian branch Trees for Life – South Australian branch Upper River Torrens Landcare Group Women’s Exploration Group WORKSHOPS FIELDTRIPS MEETINGS FRIENDSHIP • … before, during and beyond your career

  3. Where next? “an opportunity to present an insight about your company to our aspiring geologists”

  4. Activist • Heritage sub-committee • “Golden Spike” stratigraphic work • Yearly joint meetings with • Royal Society of South Australia • Field Geologists Club of SA • Publication/documentation • Earth science history specialist group • AUD 8.80 “in SA most parks declared on a geological basis”

  5. Company Geologist • Publications • Rest & Recreation • Monthly meetings (week nights), all states • Common interest, field geologists always welcome • Small group, less stress • Beer/Wine before; good, cheap food after bridging the credibility gap with your drillers

  6. Educator • Publications • Internet and e-Help • Specialist Group in Geological Education • AUD 5.50 “uncovering the classroom resource”

  7. Researcher • Financial assistance • Publications • Australian Geological Convention “science isn’t science without review”

  8. Journal (or Alcheringa) The defacto encyclopaedia of Australian geoscience

  9. Australian Geological Convention • Field guides • Posters -> talks –> key notes -> field trips • Sessions -> symposia -> themes

  10. The Australian Geologist

  11. Statutory responsibility • UNESCO • International Stratigraphic Commission • Australian Stratigraphic Commission • Stratigraphic Database • “Golden Spike”, ongoing work with • South Australian Museum • Geological Survey of SA • National Parks & Wildlife

  12. Special publications • Various types • Geopark documentation • Case studies • Abstract volumes • Symposia papers • Assistance • Editorial • Seed money

  13. Seriously • Finance • Insurance for field trips, symposia, workshops • Travel subsidies • Awards/medals for your C.V.

  14. Outreach • Internet • GeoOz e-mail for educators/journalists • GSA website: www.gsa.org.au • Bookshop • Geol. Soc. of London • Geol. Soc. of America • Conference booths • Roll-up Banners • Brochures & trinkets

  15. Heritage sub-committee • “popular” field guides • Registration • Statutory reports • Preservation • Walking trails • Signage • Liaison • National Parks • Geological Survey • Conservation boards

  16. 2010 fees http://www.gsa.org.au/membership/join.html A life-time of interest, responsibility and service

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