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INTRODUCING THE 2022 - 2023 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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President – Jennifer Trout, Western Michigan University
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Vice President – Andrea Munoz-Hernandez, Ph.D., GISP. Mich. Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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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 – Chris Christensen, Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
MBGS has monthly meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month from September - May
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022 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, 2022 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at john.a.yellich@wmich.edu with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2022.
Applications and more information can be found on MBGS’s Scholarship Page
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 2021-2022, 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.
MBGS Survey
In an effort to better fulfill our mission of providing a forum for the discussion and study of the geology of Michigan and the Great Lakes area through meetings and field trips, we are asking for your input. Please fill out a questionaire at Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JY9V385. There is a copy of the survey included in the newsletter.
Professional 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 2022-2023, our annual dues will increase to $35 for members. Student memberships are free, but they
need to fill out the Student Membership Registration Form (above). Renewal notices are included in the newsletter.
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
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Michigan Basin Geological Society Officers 2021-2022
PRESIDENT Jennifer Trout, Staff Geologist
Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education
1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241
W (269) 387-8633 C (269) 290-4048, jennifer.l.trout@wmich.edu
VICE PRESIDENT Andrea Munoz-Hernandez, Ph.D., GISP., District Supervisor
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Remediation and Redevelopment Division / Jackson District Office
W (517) 599-7525, munozhernandeza@michigan.gov
SECRETARY: John A. Yellich, Director
Michigan Geological Survey, Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241
W (269) 387-8649 C (303) 901-2886; john.a.yellich@wmich.edu
TREASURER: Peter Rose, Geologist;
Minerals Management, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
W (517) 284-5901, RoseP1@michigan.gov
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Arlene Anderson-Vincent, Natural Resource Manager; BlueTriton Brands
BlueTriton Brands
19275 Eight Mile Road, Stanwood MI 49346
W (231) 823-8451 arlene.anderson-vincent@bluetriton.com
PAST-PRESIDENT: Chris Christensen, Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Remediation and
Redevelopment Division
350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 446-7582 christensenc@michigan.gov
BUSINESS MANAGER: Open
FIELD TRIP DIRECTOR: Open
PUBLICATIONS: Open
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS: Please contact an officer for information
WEBMASTER John Esch, Michigan MEGLE Oil, Gas & Minerals Division, eschj@michigan.gov
AAPG DELEGATES
DR. WILLIAM HARRISON, Western Michigan University,
Director Michigan Basin Core Research Lab,
Department of Geosciences (MGRRE)
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DR. PETER VOICE, Western Michigan University,
Department of Geosciences (MGRRE) Email
AAPG ALTERNATES TIM COWEN, Cowen Oil & Gas LLC & WILLIAM STELZER, Independent Geologist Email