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INTRODUCING THE 2023 - 2024 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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President: Andrea Munoz-Hernandez, Ph.D., GISP. Mich. Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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Vice President: vacant
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Secretary: John Yellich, Michigan Geological Survey
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Treasurer : Peter Rose Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Business Manager: Peter Rose, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Past President: Jennifer Trout, Michigan Geological Survey
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Newsletter Editor: Arlene Anderson-Vincent, Blue Triton Brands
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Webmaster: John Esch, Michigan Geological Survey
MBGS has monthly meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month from September - May
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 MBGS E.Z. MANOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michigan Basin Geological Society will award two scholarships up to $500 each to students conducting graduate or undergraduate research in geology related to Michigan. The scholarships will be awarded at an upcoming MBGS meeting and the winner(s) will be notified In December. We hope recipients can attend a spring MBGS meeting to present their research topic. Candidates should complete and submit the MBGS scholarship application form by December 20, 2023 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at john.a.yellich@wmich.edu with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2023. Applications can be found on MBGS’s Scholarship Page
OTHER NEWS: MBGS HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON USB FLASH DRIVES (8GB).
MBGS Publications ‐ There are two (2) new publications available! See details on the Publications page
MBGS On-line Store - Shop for shirts, hats, bags and other items. Check it out at: http://www.cafepress.com/mbgs
MBGS MEMBERSHIP DUES
MBGS continues to strive to provide a platform for geologist and environmental professionals to connect and offer learning and field trip opportunities. For 2023-2024, our annual dues are $35. Student Membership is free. Email any one of our officers if you are a student and would like to be a member. We now offer the option to renew your professional membership via PayPal. Please refer to the renewal notices that are included in the newsletter. Student Membership is free.
Professional Membership Dues
Opportunity for Members: MBGS is seeking members who are interested in getting involved. We need a Vice President, Treasurer, and a Secretary for the 2023-2024 year. If you are interested in these opportunities, please reach out to any of the executive committee members.
Opportunity for Presenters: MBGS is seeking presenters for Michigan Basin geologically-related topics for our 2023-2024 membership meetings. If interested, please contact Andrea Muno-Hernandez at munozhernandeza@michigan.gov.
MBGS Appointed Officiers
1956-1967 Librarian: F. W. Terwillger
1973-1981 Librarian: R. E. Kimmel
1981-20?? Librarian: ?????????
20??-2016 Librarian: L. Espinosa
1985-1986 Publications: R. C. Elowski
1986-1991 Publications: W. B. Harrison
1991-1998 Publications: J. M. Esch
1998-2014 Publications: T.B. Hoane
2014-2016 Publications: Vacant
1985-2008 Historian: J. Fowler
2008-2009 Historian: J. Fowler / L. Espinosa
2009-2015 Historian: L. Espinosa
1967-1970 Newsletter Editor: R. Thomas Segall
1970-1972 Newsletter Editor: H. B. Stonehouse
1972-1974 Newsletter Editor: P. A. Catacosinos
1974-1975 Newsletter Editor: W. A. Walden
1975-1976 Newsletter Editor: M. Feldman
1976-1977 Newsletter Editor: R. E. Kimmel
1977-1981 Newsletter Editor: G. H. Gallup
1981-1985 Newsletter Editor: R. E. Kimmel
1985-1986 Newsletter Editor: M. Gordon
1986-1987 Newsletter Editor: W. B. Harrison
1987-1988 Newsletter Editor: S.Idziak
1988-1990 Newsletter Editor: B. J. Tobin
1990-1991 Newsletter Editor: K. Kramer
1991-1992 Newsletter Editor: T. Maness
1992-1993 Newsletter Editor: M. Wollensak / S. Idziak
1993-2004 Newsletter Editor: S.Idziak
2004-2007 Newsletter Editor: T. Wellman
2007-2016 Newsletter Editor: A. Anderson-Vincent
1987-1995 Field Trip Director: M. Wollensak/M. Nida
1995-2001 Field Trip Director: T. Cowen
2002-2008 Field Trip Director: M. Wollensak/L. Espinosa
2008-2016 Field Trip Director: M. Wollensak/M. Nida
1998-2016 Digital Publications: M. Wolllensak
1998-2001 Webmaster: R.B. Carlton
2001-2007 Webmaster: G. Varnum
2007-2016 Webmaster: W. Carroll
2016-2020 Webmaster: J.Esch