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INTRODUCING THE 2020 - 2021 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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President – Chris Christensen, Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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Vice President – Adedoyin S. Adeyiloa, Central Michigan University
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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, Western Michigan University
Membership Dues
Professional
Student
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 will increase to $35 for members. Student dues will remain at $10. Renewal notices are included in the newsletter.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021 MBGS E.Z. MANOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The 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 November 27, 2021 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at john.a.yellich@wmich.edu with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2021.
Applications and more information 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 has monthly meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month from September - May
LED FIELD LENS AND MBGS LANYARDS AVAILABLE
The Michigan Basin Geological Society is offering to its members and non- members this geological field hand lens and lanyard (photo attached).
The field hand lens is a large 21mm lens with a 20X magnification. A pair of white LEDs provides illumination for all those darkened close-up viewing of rocks, minerals and fossils. A case is provided for the field lens with a key to remove the batteries. Batteries are included.
The green lanyard has MICHIGAN BASIN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY printed on one side of the unfussy 1" wide webbing. This lanyard is designed with a breakaway buckle clip and detachable keychain for versatile use and comfortable wearing.
MBGS is offering the Lanyard/LED Hand Lens and Case combo for $15 each and the Lanyard alone for $5 each if picked up at a meeting or field trip. If you request to have your purchase mailed, standard costs for mailing container and postage will apply. Please contact Mark Wollensak at wollensak@voyager.net to order.
MBGS ONLINE STORE
The Michigan Basin Geological Society now has an on-line store. Shop for shirts, hats, bags and other items at http://www.cafepress.com/mbgs.
