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INTRODUCING THE 2024 - 2025 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President: Andrea Munoz-Hernandez, Ph.D., GISP. Mich. Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Vice President: vacant
Secretary: John Yellich, Michigan Geological Survey
Treasurer : Peter Rose Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Business Manager: Peter Rose, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Past President: Jennifer Trout, Michigan Geological Survey
Newsletter Editor: Arlene Anderson-Vincent, Blue Triton Brands
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 2026 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, 2025 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at jasty98@aol.com with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2026. 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

May 6 Meeting Notice

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 2024-2025, 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 Dues Page

Professional Membership Dues

Student Membership Registration Form

MBGS YouTube Channel

Opportunity for Members: MBGS is seeking members who are interested in getting involved. We need a Vice President, Treasurer, and a Secretary for the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 membership meetings. If interested, please contact Andrea Muno-Hernandez at munozhernandeza@michigan.gov.