ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN STATE GEOLOGISTS OFFICERS, COMMITTEE AND AFFILIATION APPOINTMENTS, 2005-2006 (The dates following names are the termination dates for the assignment unless noted, “appointed in 19__” or” 20__”. All appointments normally end on June 30 of the indicated year, unless noted “CY_____” for calendar year, in which case the appointment ends December 31.) Revised 9/15/05 ELECTED OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (2005-06) Office President* Past President* President Elect* Vice President* Secretary* Treasurer* Honorary Members' Representative*+ Statistician Historian Editor-Pub Manager Name Peter Scholle Bob Marvinney Scott Tinker Chacko John Ron Teissere Nick Tew Don Haney (non-voting) Walt Schmidt Jim Cobb Karl Muessig Telephone No. (505) 835-5294 (207) 287-2801 (512) 471-1534 (225) 388-5320 (360) 902-1440 (205) 349-2852 (606) 257-5500 State NM ME TX LA WA AL KY (850) 488-4191 (859) 257-5500 (609) 292-1185 FL KY NJ (505) 835-5752 NM Tom Berg (OH) will assist the Editor in publication management Associates Representative L. Greer Price (non-voting)++ *Executive Committee members + Chosen by the Honorary Members at each National Meeting and serves for the following AASG year. ++ Selected by Associate Members, yearly, at annual meeting ELECTED COMMITTEES National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) Advisory Committee - provides advice to the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program of the USGS. (Note: effective starting date of the Advisory Committee under the NGMA ‘92 was in 1995. These are actually appointments by the Secretary of Interior, term length is typically 3 years; AASG makes recommendations for membership - two from AASG. The committee generally meets in the fall.) Jamie Robertson (WI) (CY 2006) Jon Price (NV) (CY 2006) National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) STATEMAP Peer Review Panel - serves on the review panel that meets in late November or early December. The USGS does most of the legwork. Term length is typically three years. Mark Kuzila (NE) (2006) (Central Region) Roy Breckenridge (ID) (2007) (Western Region) David Wunsch (NH) (2007) (at large) Jim Cobb (KY) (2005) (Eastern Region)??? Bob Marvinney (ME) (Past President) National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) EDMAP Review Panel - serves on the review panel that meets in December or January. The USGS does most of the legwork. AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Ed Deal (VT) (2008) Steve Mabee (MA) (2006) Lead Contacts for USGS Clusters - work with USGS Regional Geologists to develop agendas for cluster meetings Western States - Roy Breckenridge (ID) (2006) Central States – Bekki White (AR) (2006) Eastern States – Jay Parrish (PA) (2005)??? Panel on Proposals to the National Science Foundation-AASG-USGS Field-Mentoring Program - serves on the review panel that meets in the Spring to select field projects. The Chair, with input from the other committee members, prepares and sends out the request for proposals, receives the proposals, and distributes them to the Committee members. The Chair also arranges for the one-day peer-review panel meeting and communicates to the applicants regarding the fate of their proposals. The Chair relays information about awards and progress on funded projects to the Principal Investigator for the NSF Program (currently Jim Cobb) and to the AASG Treasurer (currently Nick Tew). Terms are on a three-year rotating cycle. Jim Cobb (KY) Chair Chacko John (LA) (2005) (Central Region)??? Karl Muessig (NJ) (2006) (Eastern Region) Rick Allis (UT) (2007) (Western Region) Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC), Board of Directors - report periodically to AASG on activities of WSSPC. The seven members of the WSSPC Board of Directors include three state geologists and three state emergency management directors plus one at-large state geologist or state emergency management director. Generally the at-large member represents the group that does not chair the Board; because a state geologist currently chairs the Board, there are only three state geologists on the Board. Members of the Board are elected by the full WSSPC membership and serve two-year terms. The Board of Directors makes nominations for Board membership after consultation with members. The state geologists in the WSSPC states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) should discuss the nominations. Ed Deal (MT) Rick Allis (UT) Ron Teissere (WA) STANDING COMMITTEES - with no expiration dates to terms, subject to annual reappointment Honorary Members Committee - establishes guidelines for Honorary Membership, screens nominations for Honorary Member status, solicits nominations for individuals who meet the qualifications for Honorary Member status as stipulated in the AASG Constitution, and evaluates possible Honorary Membership of any Association member retiring or leaving office after at least seven years of service to the Association. The Committee keeps records on honorary membership and service to AASG as officers; copies of the records should be submitted to the Historian. The Committee also keeps an AASG necrology and reports during the annual and mid-year meetings about any deaths of members, honorary members, other past members, and associates to the AASG. Bob Jordan (Hon. DE) Chair Phil LaMoreaux (Hon. AL) Larry Fellows (AZ) John Rold (Hon. CO) Walt Schmidt (FL) Morris Leighton (Hon. IL) 2 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Ken Weaver (Hon. MD) Walt Anderson (Hon. ME) Stephen Conrad (Hon. NC) Haig Kasebach (Hon. NJ) Don Hull (Hon. OR) Art Socolow (Hon. PA) Bill Fisher (Hon. TX) Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal – educates, publicizes and promotes the Ian Campbell Award within AASG and other professional organizations. Each year, the Subcommittee will solicit nominations in August, and then submit the nomination, with appropriate documentation, to the Executive Committee during the last quarter of the calendar year. After the Executive Committee’s approval, the Subcommittee will facilitate the submittal of the AASG nomination for the Award from the Executive Committee to the AGI in February. The Subcommittee will also provide background information about the Award and the life and values of Ian Campbell for publication in the AASG Journal and the AASG website. Don Haney (Hon. KY) (CY2003) Chair Ernie Mancini (Hon. AL) (CY 2003) Secretary Charles Mankin (OK) Philip LaMoreaux (Hon. AL) Charles Groat (Hon. LA) Ken Weaver (Hon. MD) Stephen Conrad (Hon. NC) Bill Fisher (Hon. TX) Peter Flawn (Hon. TX) Liaison Committee - meets with representatives of federal agencies, Congressional committees, non-governmental organizations, trade associations, and others in Washington, D.C. twice each year (September and March); meetings are arranged and written reports are produced by the President-Elect, who serves as the Chair of the Committee; Committee members are responsible for leading discussions and taking notes, which are relayed quickly to the President-Elect for compilation into the written reports. Scott Tinker (TX) Chair (as President-Elect) All other Executive Committee members, including the Honorary Members' Representative Vince Matthews (CO) (2008) John Talley (DE) (2006) Carl Smith (WV) (2006) Harvey Thorleifson (MN) (2007) David Wunsch (NH) (2007) Larry Becker (VT) Tyler Clark (Associate, NC) Mark Myers (AK) Nominations Committee (ex officio, most recent three past presidents who are still active as state geologists) - at least one month before the AASG annual meeting, the Committee presents a slate of officers to the membership for voting by secret ballot, according to the AASG Constitution. As affirmed by the membership in 2000, only one individual is nominated for each office; however, spaces for write-in candidates are also listed on the ballot. The Committee Chair mails out the ballots to the 51 voting members of the Association, receives the ballots from those who vote, then presents the ballots to the Balloting Committee for confirmation of the final count. Bob Marvinney (ME) Chair John Steinmetz (IN) 3 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Emery Cleaves (MD) BY LAWS AFFILIATIONS (3-year terms) American Geological Institute - The Member Society Council typically meets twice a year (once at GSA and once at AAPG; substitutes are welcome if you can't make a particular meeting). The Government Affairs Program usually has one meeting in Washington, D.C. during the late winter or early spring. Member Society Council – Peter Scholle (NM) (2006) Government Affairs Program – Emery Cleaves (MD) (2006) Ian Campbell Award Committee – Don Haney (Hon. KY) Earth Science Outreach Advisory Committee – Steve Mabee (MA) (2006) Environmental Geoscience Advisory Committee – (vacant) Future Meetings – membership: 3 most recent Past-Presidents and 3 most recent meeting hosts. The most recent Annual Meeting host will act as Chair. Responsibilities: 1) Reconfirms commitments for future AASG annual meetings and fills gaps as needed by encouraging states to volunteer. 2) Provides guidance to the next several Annual meeting hosts as to venue, costs, registration fees, and social activities. 3) Offers guidance to the President and Executive Committee concerning structure of the meeting with regard to length of meeting, open vs. structured time, breakouts vs. general sessions, etc. The President and Executive Committee will consider this guidance when developing the detailed agenda for the meeting. 2006 - New Mexico (98th annual meeting) 2007 - Florida (99th annual meeting) 2008 - Washington, D.C. (Commitment is still being discussed among neighboring states. 100th annual meeting, to commemorate the organizational meeting of the Association of American State Geologists, May 12, 1908, also in Washington, D.C.) 2009 - Utah (101st annual meeting) 2010 - New Jersey (102nd annual meeting) 2011 - Iowa (103rd annual meeting) 2012 - Texas (104th annual meeting) North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature - this involves a half-day Commission meeting at GSA and perhaps some discussion between meetings. Nick Tew (AL) (2007) Bob Fakundiny (Hon. NY) (2007) Ernie Mancini (Hon. AL) (2008) OTHER AFFILIATIONS (normally 3 year terms) Advisory Committee (FACA) on Water Information - represent AASG concerns; report to AASG membership annually in writing. Emery Cleaves (MD) (continuing, appointed in 1998) 4 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - monitor AAAS activities; alert AASG Executive Committee concerning the AAAS Washington, D.C. fly-ins and other related activities in political affairs and report to the AASG membership annually in writing. John Steinmetz (IN) (2007) Art Socolow (Hon. PA), alternate American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) - monitor AAPG activities, particularly in the policy arena and report to the Executive Committee as needed and to the AASG membership annually in writing. Chacko John (LA) (2007) American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) - monitor AIPG activities; alert AASG Executive Committee and all AASG Members who are also AIPG Members about the AIPG Washington, D.C. fly-in. John Talley (DE) (2006) EarthScope Education and Outreach Committee - provide representation to this committee that will prepare a proposal to NSF for EarthScope Education and Outreach. This is a sub-group of the IRIS-based effort that will provide both technical information and help with State contacts, permitting, etc. for an EarthScope effort. (vacant) Geological Society of America (GSA) - monitor GSA activities; report to AASG membership annually in writing. Affiliated Societies - AASG President; other AASG Executive Committee, alternates Committee on Geology & Public Policy - Jamie Robertson (WI) (2006) National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) - represent AASG concerns; report to AASG membership annually in writing. Ron Teissere (WA) (2007) National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) - interface with NASULGC's Mineral and Energy Resources Section and other sections, boards, and commissions to find areas of mutual interest; help formulate NASULGC policy statements and testimony for Congressional budget and other hearings. Possibly develop an MOU between AASG and NASULGC, if appropriate. Jon Price (NV) Jamie Robertson (WI) Ernie Mancini (Hon. AL) - current chair of the NASULGC Mineral and Energy Resources Section Don Haney (Hon. KY) Allen Agnew (Hon SD) National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) - represent AASG concerns; report to AASG membership annually in writing; monitor progress under existing MOU; see www.nsgic.org. Nick Tew (AL) (2006) Jay Parrish (PA) (2007) - alternate 5 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 USGS/EPA National Water Quality Monitoring Council - alert AASG Executive Committee of relevant activities of the Council and report to the AASG membership annually in writing. David Wunsch (NH) (2007) Bob Libra (IA) (2007) - alternate USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) FEDMAP Review Panel - monitor activities; represent AASG concerns; report to AASG membership annually in writing. Ron Teissere (WA) U.S. Potential Gas Committee - monitor activities; represent AASG concerns; report to AASG membership annually in writing. The Committee maintains an assessment of natural gas in the U.S. (an estimate of the U.S. gas resource base every two years) and operates from the Colorado School of Mines (303-273-3886). John Curtis is the Director of the Potential Gas Committee (jbcurtis@mines.edu), which is supported by natural gas suppliers. Scott Tinker (TX) (2006) Chair COMMITTEES THAT SERVE ONLY DURING AASG MEETINGS Auditing Committee - reviews the records of the AASG Treasurer; checks the balance on the AASG checking account and checks the appropriateness of individual expenditures; reports to the AASG membership during the annual meeting. For the 2006 annual meeting in New Mexico: TBD Awards Committee – collects nominations for awards, and drafts and presents the awards for the miscellaneous activities during the annual meeting. For the 2006 annual meeting in New Mexico: TBD Balloting Committee - counts or double checks the count of the ballots for election of AASG officers, as presented by the Nominations Committee; reports on the results of the elections. The Committee also counts and reports on any other secret or written ballots undertaken by AASG at either the annual or mid-year meeting. For the 2006 annual meeting in New Mexico: TBD Resolutions Committee - collects, coordinates, and helps prepare the resolutions on which the AASG membership votes during the annual and mid-year meetings; keeps written records of resolutions passed by the AASG membership during the annual and mid-year business meetings; provides electronic copies of the passed resolutions to all AASG members; provides written copies of the passed resolutions to the AASG Historian and to the AASG Secretary for inclusion with the minutes of the meeting; provides copies of the resolutions to appropriate individuals for distribution (for example, ones to the host of the annual meeting and ones to the AASG President to pass on to the appropriate agencies and individuals). All AASG committees and AASG members, including Honorary Members, are encouraged to suggest resolutions to be adopted by the AASG membership during the annual or mid-year meetings or by e-mail ballot between meetings. Committee Chair should bring blank resolution templates to the Annual meeting, confirm the availability of 6 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 word processing, and ensure that the next year’s Committee Chair has a copy of all resolutions and the blank templates. For the 2006 annual meeting in New Mexico: Mike Jess (Associate, NE) TBD OTHER SPECIAL APPOINTMENT COMMITTEES - These committees have responsibilities to present items for action to the Executive Committee and to propose resolutions (to the Resolutions Committee) for adoption by the AASG membership. Awards Committee - provides for recognition of AASG members by the professional community for outstanding accomplishment or contributions and reports to the membership at the annual and mid-year meeting about awards received and offices held by AASG members. The Committee also generates, coordinates, and prepares the awards to be read at the annual meeting of the Association. Included for consideration should be awards for AASG Associates and other members of state geological survey staffs who have made significant contributions to AASG; the Awards Committee should develop and document criteria and a selection process for these awards, then follow through with selecting awardees and preparing the awards. In addition, three subcommittees have more specific responsibilities with respect to the John C. Frye Award in Environmental Geology, the Pick and Gavel Awards, and the identification of external leadership and recognition opportunities for Association members. Walt Schmidt (FL) Chair Bill Shilts (IL) Jim Cobb (KY) Bob Marvinney (ME) Charlie Mankin (OK) Don Haney (Hon. KY) Larry Fellows (Hon., AZ) Ken Weaver (Hon. MD) Bill Fisher (Hon. TX) AASG President (ex-officio) President-elect (ex-officio) Vice-President (ex-officio) John C. Frye Award Subcommittee - annually identifies, in collaboration with the GSA, a suitable recipient (or recipients) for the John C. Frye Award in Environmental Geology. The GSA appointee will serve for 3 years beginning 2003. The 2 AASG appointees have no term limit. The chair writes to the GSA executive director/CEO, who makes the cash award ($1,000) and plaque. Walt Schmidt (FL) Chair Vince Matthews (CO) External Service and Awards Subcommittee - identifies and puts forward to the Executive Committee names of Association members, both active and Honorary, other members of the staffs of state geological surveys, who might be nominated to leadership positions in various geoscience associations, societies, etc., and/or for various national/international geoscience medals, awards, etc., including the Ian Campbell Medal. The Subcommittee also considers nominating individuals who, although not working for state geological surveys, have made significant contributions to the efforts of AASG and/or individual state geological surveys. The Subcommittee helps identify opportunities for state geological survey personnel to participate in the award-selection process of other organizations. The Subcommittee also helps identify names of potential Federal political appointees that the Association may offer up and endorse. 7 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Don Haney (Hon. KY) Chair Pick and Gavel Award Subcommittee - annually identifies and puts forward to the Executive Committee names of potential Pick and Gavel Awardees. The Pick and Gavel award was commissioned in 1999 by the membership of AASG to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the role of geoscience in public policy and have supported AASG's mission in government affairs. The image etched into the award symbolizes its meaning: the geologist's pick, a trademark of geological enterprise; the gavel, signifying deliberative process; and the nation's Capitol, where the two come together in formulating national public policy. The message of the award is completed by a mounted, one-of-a-kind mineral, fossil, or rock symbolizing the Earth, of which we must all be responsible stewards. The President is responsible for getting the rock and designing the physical award. The award has been presented at a banquet at the Cosmos Club during the Spring Liaison Committee meeting. Final decisions on how many Pick and Gavel Awards to present (generally two) and to whom they will be given rest with the Executive Committee. AASG President, Chair President-Elect (ex-officio) Vice President (ex-officio) Booth Committee – Manages the materials, scheduling and staffing of the AASG booth at events such as the annual GSA and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The AASG Vice President chairs the Committee. AASG Members and Associates of the states holding the conferences serve on the Committee. The Committee will keep track of supplies for the booth (postcards, etc.) and provide maintenance of the booth or new booth materials as needed. The Committee will assist the Vice President in shipping, holding, set up and take down of the booth. Likewise, they will assist the Vice President in arranging for staffing schedules of the booth. Schedules of the next few meetings are as follows: October 7-10, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT August 15-19, 2006 Nashville, TN October 22-25, 2006 Philadelphia, PA GSA NCSL GSA Chacko John (LA) Chair Vince Matthews (CO) John Talley (DE) John Hill (Associate IN) Jay Raney (Associate TX) John Kiefer (Associate KY) Coastal Processes - The mission of the Coastal Processes Committee is to provide guidance to the Federal government as appropriate, and to develop vehicles for State Geological Surveys to foster geoscience input for policy and decision makers regarding Coastal zone issues. The Committee will provide Federal agencies with counsel that reflects the variety of seriousness of coastal erosion and flood hazards that are experienced by the coastal and Great Lakes states. The Committee also will provide input as requested to insure geoscience is adequately included in various coastal zone environmental, geologic hazards, and natural resource conservation issues. Walt Schmidt (FL) Chair Nick Tew (AL) John Parrish (CA) John Talley (DE) Glenn Bauer (HI) Chacko John (LA) Cragin Knox (MS) Karl Muessig (NJ) Jim Simons (NC) Tom Berg (OH) 8 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Jon Boothroyd (RI) Bill Clendenin (SC) Don Oltz (Honorary AL) Rob Finley (Associate IL) Jay Raney (Associate TX) Continental Margins - monitors environmental and resources issues of interest to coastal states emanating at the Federal level; to facilitate exchange of information on activities on the shelf and continental margins; and to seek opportunities for collaborative research on topics of mutual interest to coastal states. The Committee should report to the Association any new developments in the OCS and keep appraised of the Federal administrations organizational jurisdictions regarding OCS issues. Chacko John (LA) Chair Nick Tew (AL) John Talley (DE) Walt Schmidt (FL) William McLemore (GA) Cragin Knox (MS) Karl Muessig (NJ) Jim Simons (NC) Jon Boothroyd (RI) Lesli Wood (TX Staff) Digital Geologic Mapping - represents AASG in establishing and constructing the National Geologic Map Database as required by the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. The committee will cooperate with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the agency with ultimate responsibility for the national database. The committee shall (with the approval of the Executive Committee) establish subcommittees to deal with digital mapping issues such as metadata, attribution, costs, and topographic mapping. It will also report on activities of the Federal Geographic Data Committee, the National Academy of Science/National Research Council Mapping Science Committee, and others from government, private industry, and academia that are involved with digital mapping standards. Tom Berg (OH) Chair Nick Tew (AL) John Parrish (CA) Bill Shilts (IL) Jim Cobb (KY) Harvey Thorleifson (MN) Vicki McConnell (OR) Jay Parrish (PA) Rick Allis (UT) Larry Becker (VT) Rich Lively (MN Associate) Ian Duncan (TX Associate) Don McKay (IL Associate) Earth Science Education - provides liaison with NAS/NRC, AGI, Coalition for Earth Science Education, and other organizations regarding earth science education initiatives. Complete the draft “source book” of educational materials available from state geological surveys. Review options to maintain the Source Book/Fact Book on INTERNET, possibly through a Homepage at an AGI address. Make recommendations for implementation to the membership. Larry Becker (VT) Chair Roy Breckenridge (ID) 9 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Bob Marvinney (ME) Harold Fitch (MI) David Wunsch (NH) Peter Scholle (NM) Jon Price (NV) Derric Iles (SD) Scott Tinker (TX) Carl Smith (WV) Don Hoskins (Hon. PA) Rob Finley (IL Associate) Energy and Mineral Policy - This Committee shall track, comment on, and provide input into federal legislation and regulations relating to the nation’s energy and mineral resources. This includes issues involving federal lands and international policies. Provide the Association with updates as appropriate regarding the federal administration's and Congressional proposed consolidation or reorganization of Mineral leasing, royalty stream management, and operational oversight. Pursue further talks regarding possible cooperation between the Association and OSM involving sharing of databases, and potential computer systems and technical training for non-primacy states. Scott Tinker (TX) Chair Nick Tew (AL) Robert Swenson (AK Associate) John Parrish (CA) Jim Cobb (KY) Chacko John (LA) Ed Deal (MT) Jon Price (NV) Charlie Mankin (OK) Vicki McConnell (OR) Rick Allis (UT) Ron Teissere (WA) Carl Smith (WV) Don Oltz (Honorary AL) Rob Finley (IL Associate) Mike Ed. Hohn (WV Associate) Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation - The charge to the subcommittee is to develop legislation and an implementation plan for legislation as suggested in the "Draft AASG Oil & Gas Proposal - 5 March 2001." Charlie Mankin (OK) Chair Scott Tinker (TX) Members of Executive Committee Environmental Affairs - The Environmental Affairs Committee develops definitions, scientific reviews, policy statements, position papers, Congressional testimony, etc. on a variety of environmental earth science issues and problems. The President or Executive Committee typically initiates such activity, commonly in response to a request from federal executive or legislative committees, departments, agencies, or individuals. Less commonly, requests may come from professional organizations, state government, the private sector, or the AASG membership itself. Committee members may asked to represent the association on various committees of other professional earth science societies. The activities of the former “Radioactive Waste Committee” are incorporated into this committee. David Wunsch (NH) Chair 10 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Walt Schmidt (FL) Bill Shilts (IL) Harold Fitch (MI) Karl Muessig (NJ) Peter Scholle (NM) Jon Boothroyd (RI) Larry Becker (VT) Ron Teissere (WA) James Robertson (WI) Art Socolow (Hon. PA) Mark Myers (AK) Geologic Hazards Policy - maintains contact with the NEHRP agencies (FEMA, USGS, NSF, NIST) and other programs and agencies designed to identify earth hazards and to reduce the impact of those hazards on the public. Report to the Association any new initiatives or significant activities of these groups. Develop a position statement regarding geologic hazards cost to the public in dollars, property, and lives, and how geologic mapping products can effectively contribute to saving the same. Jon Price (NV) Chair Bekki White (AR) John Parrish (CA) Vince Matthews (CO) Glenn Bauer (HI) Roy Breckenridge (ID) Bill Shilts (IL) Mimi Garstang (MO) Jim Simons (NC) Karl Muessig (NJ) Rick Allis (UT) Larry Becker (VT) Ron Teissere (WA) Jim Davis (Hon. CA) Don McKay (IL Associate) Rod Combellick (AK Associate) National Geologic Mapping Act Committee - assist, advise, and represent the President of AASG (at his or her discretion) in developing the strategies associated with passing legislation to reauthorize the NGMA and the annual appropriation for the NCGMP. AASG President, Chair All members of the Executive Committee All members of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) Advisory Committee All members of the Subcommittees listed below. Membership will vary from year to year, depending on the needs of the reauthorization or appropriation efforts, and the availability of AASG members to participate in the legislative process. Subcommittee on Reauthorization for 2005 - Responsibilities include: Negotiate with USGS about bill language and overhead Work with USGS NCGMP Coordinator to complete report for Congress Develop AASG's participation in upcoming hearings on Reauthorization 11 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Robert Marvinney (ME) Chair Jon Price (NV) Charlie Mankin (OK) Subcommittee on Annual Appropriations - Responsibilities include: Create annual federal budget FactSheets, ensure Individual State FactSheets are updated (by June), and distribute FactSheets annually to Committee staffers and others Communicate to Congress via letters & testimony (includes encouraging other - AIPG, AAPG, AGI, GSA, etc. - to send letters on behalf of NCGMP) Distribute documents that support geologic mapping, such as the Illinois study of Kentucky or the AGI Environmental Awareness Series booklet on geologic mapping Develop new NCGMP FactSheet that portrays decisions made from maps and distribute (include DOI Lynn Scarlett & Bob Lamb) Jamie Robertson (WI) Chair John Steinmetz (IN) Robert Marvinney (ME) Tom Berg (OH) Professional Affairs - The Professional Affairs Committee has principal responsibility to monitor and to influence, where possible, actions by others that could affect the working conditions of geologists. Issues of concern include registration activities, professional work ethics that have broad implications, and interstate working freedom for qualified professionals. The committee also may assist where possible with difficulties that may arise at a professional level with other professional organizations or as caused by political actions such as legislation or rule making. Finally the committee has the responsibility to maintain a current status of registration in states and other major actions that could or do affect the work of professional geologists. The committee compiles and distributes the Association “Fact Book.” Tom Berg (OH) Chair, Fact Book Editor Walt Schmidt (FL) William McLemore (GA) Bob Libra (IA) Bill Shilts (IL) Bob Marvinney (ME) Mimi Garstang (MO) Karl Muessig (NJ) Ron Zurawski (TN) Jim Williams (Hon. MO) J. Allen Cain (RI Staff) Topographic Mapping - represents AASG on issues of digital topographic mapping products and updates of topographic maps by the USGS (including paper copies and digital products); report on activities of NMD. Build ties with NSGIC. Jim Cobb (KY) Chair Nick Tew (AL) John Talley (DE) John Steinmetz (IN) Mimi Garstang (MO) Ed Deal (MT) Jim Simons (NC) Tom Berg (OH) Charlie Mankin (OK) Vicki McConnell (OR) 12 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Jay Parrish (PA) Ron Teissere (WA) James Robertson (WI) Water Policy - The Water Policy Committee tracks, comments, and provides input into Federal legislation and regulations relating to the Nation’s surface and ground water resources. The Committee also shall act as a liaison between the Association and EPA, and USGS-WRD and other Federal agencies on water policy concerns. Karl Muessig (NJ) Chair Nick Tew (AL) John Talley (DE) Walt Schmidt (FL) William McLemore (GA) Glenn Bauer (HI) Jim Cobb (KY) Chacko John (LA) Emery Cleaves (MD) Robert Marvinney (ME) Mimi Garstang (MO) Ed Deal (MT) Mark Kuzila (NE) David Wunsch (NH) Peter Scholle (NM) Derric Iles (SD) Larry Becker (VT) Mike Jess (NE Associate) Don McKay (IL Associate) AD HOC COMMITTEES Committee on History of AASG - The charge to the Committee is to write a history of AASG. Information for the history will be gathered from individual state geological surveys, AASG honorary members and Honorary Members Committee, the AASG Historian, and other available sources. The chair will need to meet in person with the AASG Historian and perhaps others to compile the information needed; AASG will reimburse the chair for reasonable travel expenses, but the chair should check with the AASG Executive Committee prior to traveling on AASG expenses to make sure that sufficient funds are available. The Committee should consider various formats for the publication, including electronic (CD or DVD), Web, and hard copy. More than one format may be acceptable; for example a CD or DVD may be able to incorporate more photographs that we can afford to print. Phil LaMoreaux has donated slides and photographs; the Committee is free to use these and others in the document(s). The Committee should present a budget proposal to the AASG Treasurer and Executive Committee for consideration and report to the membership periodically about the progress of the project. The document(s) should be published well before the 100th meeting of AASG in 2008, and the Committee should strive to complete the work by the end of 2004. Don Hoskins (Hon. PA) Chair Jim Cobb (KY) John Bluemle (ND) Tom Berg (OH) Don Haney (Hon. KY) Walt Anderson (Hon. ME) 13 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Allen Agnew (Hon. SD) Art Socolow (Hon. PA) Geoscience Data Preservation Committee - represents AASG in the establishment of federal policy related to the preservation, archiving, access, and use of geological, geochemical, and geophysical samples and data. The committee shall monitor developments related, but not limited, to data preservation in state geological surveys, industry, professional societies, federal government, and academia. It also makes recommendations to its members that will facilitate data archival, access, and exchange. John Steinmetz (IN) Chair Vince Matthews (CO) Peter Scholle (NM) Charlie Mankin (OK) Rick Allis (UT) Jamie Robertson (WI) Rob Finley (IL Associate) International Relations Committee - recommends actions by the Executive Committee regarding international relations, including invitations to the AASG annual meeting and mid-year breakfast at the Geological Society of America; also makes sure that AASG is adequately represented at appropriate meetings of foreign and international organizations. Bill Shilts (IL) Chair Harvey Thorleifson (MN) Larry Becker (VT) MOU Implementation Committees Responsibilities – Monitor implementation of MOU between State Surveys and federal agency. At Liaison Meetings, meet with Agency and review status of activities (At national level this is the primary coordination and collaboration activity). Develop and maintain list of State Survey activities with federal agency at the state level. As requested assist State Surveys develop contacts utilizing National level and other relevant contacts. For AASG Annual Meetings recommend and help facilitate breakout sessions related to MOU activities (or potential activities). Committee to Implement AASG/FEMA MOU - develop an MOU that works to the benefit of both organizations. Jon Price (NV) Chair Walt Schmidt (FL) Committee to Develop Proposed AASG/USFS MOU - develop an MOU that works to the benefit of both organizations. (on hold) Committee to Implement the AASG/NASA Letter of Agreement - follow through with the existing LOA and explore new opportunities for collaboration between NASA and AASG. Jay Parrish (PA) Chair Mark Kuzila (NE) Committee to Implement the AASG/NRCS MOU - follow through with the existing MOU that works to the benefit of both organizations. 14 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Mark Kuzila (NE) Chair Bob Libra (IA) Committee to Implement the AASG/OSM MOU - follow through with the existing MOA and explore new opportunities for collaboration between OSM and AASG. Jim Cobb (KY) Chair Charlie Mankin (OK) Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU - follows through with the existing MOA and explores new opportunities for collaboration between the USGS and AASG. Executive Committee; President is lead contact. Committee to draft MOU with NSF – develop an MOU to explore new opportunities in geoinformatics. Jim Cobb (KY) Chair Bob Marvinney (ME) Steve Mabee (MA) National Association of Geoscience Teachers - U.S. Geological Survey - AASG Cooperative Summer Geosciences Internship Program Committee. This is an NAGT Committee that oversees efforts to place students who have taken field camps as interns at the USGS and with state geological surveys. (Subject to annual approval by the AASG Executive Committee, AASG also has donated $1,000 per year for two scholarships made through the NAGT Summer Field Course Scholarship Program.) Beth and Tim Lincoln (Blincoln@albion.edu, Tlincoln@albion.edu) are the Co-Executive Secretaries for the committee and make arrangements for the meetings, which are typically held Monday afternoons during the GSA meeting. Others involved as committee members are: NAGT: Steve Semken, Phil Astwood, Bob Christman USGS: Pat Leahy, Laure Wallace AASG: Don Hoskins (Hon. PA), Jon Price (NV) Field Camp Directors: Ed Evenson, Tim and Beth Lincoln, Dave McConnell, Penny Morton 15 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 AASG OFFICERS, COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS & AFFILIATIONS FOR 2004-2005 BY STATE Items in bold are ones for which you have major responsibility. ALABAMA Nick Tew Coastal Processes Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU Continental Margins Digital Geologic Mapping Energy and Mineral Policy Executive Committee Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Societies (alternate) Liaison Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation Topographic Mapping Treasurer Water Policy ALASKA Mark Myers Environmental Affairs Liaison Committee Rod Combellick (Associate) Geologic Hazards Policy Robert Swenson (Associate) Energy and Mineral Policy ARIZONA Larry Fellows Awards Committee Honorary Members Committee ARKANSAS Bekki White Geologic Hazards Policy Lead Contacts for USSGS Clusters 16 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Robert Swenson (Associate) Energy and Mineral Policy CALIFORNIA John Parrish Coastal Processes Digital Geologic Mapping Energy and Mineral Policy Geologic Hazards Policy COLORADO Vince Matthews Booth Committee Geoscience Data Preservation Committee Geologic Hazards Policy John C Frye Award Subcommittee Liaison Committee CONNECTICUT Vacant DELAWARE John Talley American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) Booth Committee Coastal Processes Continental Margins Liaison Committee Topographic Mapping Water Policy FLORIDA Walt Schmidt Awards Committee Coastal Processes Committee to Implement AASG/FEMA MOU Continental Margins Environmental Affairs Honorary Members Committee John C. Frye Award Subcommittee Professional Affairs Statistician Water Policy 17 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 GEORGIA William McLemore Continental Margins Professional Affairs Water Policy HAWAII Glenn Bauer Coastal Processes Geologic Hazards Policy Water Policy IDAHO Roy Breckenridge Earth Science Education Geologic Hazards Policy Lead Contacs for USGS Clusters National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) STATEMAP Peer Review Panel National Geologic Mapping Act Commission ILLINOIS Bill Shilts Awards Committee Digital Geologic Mapping Environmental Affairs Future Meetings Geologic Hazards Policy International Relations Committee Professional Affairs Rob Finley (Associate) Coastal Processes Earth Science Education Energy and Mineral Policy Geoscience Data Preservation Committee Don McKay (Associate) Digital Geologic Mapping Geologic Hazards Policy Water Policy INDIANA John Steinmetz American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Future Meetings 18 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Geoscience Data Preservation Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Annual Appropriations Nominations Committee Topographic Mapping John Hill (Associate) Booth Committee IOWA Bob Libra Committee to Implement the AASG/NRCS MOU Professional Affairs USGS/EPA National Water Quality Monitoring Council (alternate) KANSAS vacant KENTUCKY Jim Cobb Awards Committee Committee on History of AASG Committee to draft MOU with NSF Committee to Implement the AASG/OSM MOU Digital Geologic Mapping Energy and Mineral Policy Historian National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) STATEMAP Peer Review Panel National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Panel on Proposals to the National Science Foundation-AASG-USGS Field-Mentoring Program Topographic Mapping Water Policy Jim Barker (Associate) Associates Representative to the Executive Committee John Kiefer (Associate) Booth Committee LOUISIANA Chacko John American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Awards Committee Booth Committee Coastal Processes Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU 19 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Continental Margins Energy and Mineral Policy Executive Committee Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Society (alternative) Liaison Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Panel on Proposals to the National Science Foundation-AASG-USGS Field-Mentoring Program Pick and Gavel Award Subcommittee Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil and Gas Legislation Water Policy MAINE Bob Marvinney Awards Committee Committee to draft MOU with NSF Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU Earth Science Education Executive Committee Future Meetings Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Societies (alternate) Liaison Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) STATEMAP Peer Review Panel National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Annual Appropriations National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Reauthorization for 2005 Nominations Committee Past President Professional Affairs Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation Water Policy MARYLAND Emery Cleaves Advisory Committee (FACA) on Water Information American Geological Institute Government Affairs Program Future Meetings Nominations Committee Past President Water Policy MASSACHUSETTS Steve Mabee American Geological Institute Earth Science Outreach Advisory Committee Committee to draft MOU with NSF National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) EDMAP Review Panel 20 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 MICHIGAN Harold Fitch Earth Science Education Environmental Affairs MINNESOTA Harvey Thorleifson Digital Geologic Mapping International Relations Committee Liaison Committee Rich Lively (Associate) Digital Geologic Mapping MISSISSIPPI Cragin Knox Coastal Processes Continental Margins MISSOURI Mimi Garstang Geologic Hazards Policy Professional Affairs Topographic Mapping USGS/EPA National Water Quality Monitoring Council Water Policy MONTANA Ed Deal Energy and Mineral Policy National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) EDMAP Review Panel Topographic Mapping Water Policy Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC), Board of Directors NEBRASKA Mark Kuzila Committee to Implement the AASG/NASA Letter of Agreement Committee to Implement the AASG/NRCS MOU Future Meetings National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) STATEMAP Peer Review Panel 21 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Water Policy Mike Jess (Associate) Resolution Committee Water Policy NEVADA Jon Price Committee to Implement AASG/FEMA MOU Earth Science Education Energy and Mineral Policy Geologic Hazards Policy National Association of Geoscience Teachers - U.S. Geological Survey - AASG Cooperative Summer Geosciences Internship Program Committee. National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) Advisory Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Reauthorization for 2005 NEW HAMPSHIRE David Wunsch Earth Science Education Environmental Affairs Liaison Committee National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) STATEMAP Peer Review Panel National Geologic Mapping Act Committee USGS/EPA National Water Quality Monitoring Council Water Policy NEW JERSEY Karl Muessig Coastal Processes Continental Margins Editor-Pub Manager Environmental Affairs Geologic Hazards Policy Panel on Proposals to the National Science Foundation-AASG-USGS Field-Mentoring Program Professional Affairs Water Policy NEW MEXICO Peter Scholle 22 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 American Geological Institute Member Society Council Awards Committee Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU Earth Science Education Environmental Affairs Future Meetings Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Societies Geoscience Data Preservation Committee Liaison Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Pick and Gavel Award Subcommittee President Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation Water Policy L. Greer Price Association Representative NORTH CAROLINA Jim Simons Coastal Processes Continental Margins Geologic Hazards Policy Topographic Mapping Tyler Clark, Associate Liaison Committee NORTH DAKOTA John Bluemle Committee on History of AASG OHIO Tom Berg Assist Editor-Pub Manager Coastal Processes Committee on History of AASG Digital Geologic Mapping National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Annual Appropriations Professional Affairs, Chair, Fact Book Editor Topographic Mapping OKLAHOMA Charles Mankin 23 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Awards Committee Committee to Implement the AASG/OSM MOU Energy and Mineral Policy Geoscience Data Preservation Committee Lead Contacts for USGS Cluster (Central States) National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Reauthorization for 2005 Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal Topographic Mapping OREGON Vicki McConnell Digital Geologic Mapping Energy and Mineral Policy Topographic Mapping PENNSYLVANIA Jay Parrish Committee to Implement the AASG/NASA Letter of Agreement Digital Geologic Mapping Lead Contacts for USGS Clusters (Eastern States) National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) alternate Topographic Mapping PUERTO RICO Ramon Alonso Harris RHODE ISLAND Jon Boothroyd Coastal Processes Continental Margins Environmental Affairs J. Allen Cain (Staff) Professional Affairs SOUTH CAROLINA Bill Clendenin Coastal Processes 24 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 SOUTH DAKOTA Derric Iles Earth Science Education Water Policy TENNESSEE Ron Zurawski Professional Affairs TEXAS Scott Tinker Awards Committee Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU Earth Science Education Energy and Mineral Policy Executive Committee Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Societies (alternate) Liaison Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Pick and Gavel Awards Subcommittee Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation U.S. Potential Gas Committee President-Elect Ian Duncan (Associate) Digital Geologic Mapping Jay Raney (Associate) Booth Committee Coastal Processes Lesli Wood (Staff) Continental Margins UTAH Rick Allis Digital Geologic Mapping Energy and Mineral Policy Geologic Hazards Policy Geoscience Data Preservation Committee Panel on Proposals to the National Science Foundation-AASG-USGS Field-Mentoring Program Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC), Board of Directors 25 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 VERMONT Larry Becker Digital Geologic Mapping Earth Science Education Environmental Affairs Geologic Hazards Policy International Relations Committee Liaison Committee Water Policy VIRGINIA Vacant WASHINGTON Ron Teissere Committee to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU Energy and Mineral Policy Environmental Affairs Executive Committee Future Meetings Geologic Hazards Policy Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Societies (alternate) Liaison Committee National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Secretary Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil & Gas Legislation Topographic Mapping USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) FEDMAP Review Panel Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC), Board of Directors WEST VIRGINIA Carl Smith Earth Science Education Energy and Mineral Policy Liaison Committee Mike Ed. Hohn (Associate) Energy and Mineral Policy 26 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 WISCONSIN James Robertson Environmental Affairs Geological Society of America (GSA) Committee on Geology and Public Policy Geoscience Data Preservation Committee National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) Advisory Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee National Geologic Mapping Act Committee Subcommittee on Annual Appropriations Topographic Mapping WYOMING Vacant 27 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 AASG HONORARY MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS BY STATE ALABAMA Philip LaMoreaux Honorary Members Committee Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal Ernie Mancini National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal, Secretary Don Oltz Coastal Processes Energy and Mineral Policy CALIFORNIA Jim Davis Geologic Hazards Policy COLORADO John Rold Honorary Members Committee DELAWARE Bob Jordan Honorary Members Committee ILLINOIS Morris Leighton Honorary Members Committee KENTUCKY Don Haney American Geological Institute Ian Campbell Award Committee Awards Committee Committee on History of AASG Commission to Implement the AASG/USGS MOU Executive Committee External Service and Awards Subcommittee Geological Society of America (GSA) Affiliated Society (alternates) 28 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 Honorary Members' Representative to the Executive Committee Liaison Committee National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) National Geologic Mapping Act Commission Subcommittee on AASG Energy/Oil and Gas Legislation Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal LOUISIANA Charles Groat Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal MAINE Walt Anderson Committee on History of AASG Honorary Members Committee MARYLAND Ken Weaver Awards Committee Honorary Members Committee Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal MISSOURI Jim Williams Professional Affairs NEW JERSEY Haig Kasebach Honorary Members Committee NEW YORK Bob Fakundiny North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature NORTH CAROLINA Stephen Conrad Honorary Members Committee Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal 29 AASG Committee Assignments, 2004-2005 OREGON Don Hull Honorary Members Committee PENNSYLVANIA Art Socolow American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Committee on History of AASG Environmental Affairs Honorary Members Committee Don Hoskins Committee on History of AASG Earth Science Education Internship Program Committee National Association of Geoscience Teachers - U.S. Geological Survey - AASG Cooperative Summer Coastal Processes Geosciences Internship Program Committee SOUTH DAKOTA Allen Agnew Committee on History of AASG National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) TEXAS Peter Flawn Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal Bill Fisher Awards Committee Honorary Members Committee Subcommittee on the Ian Campbell Medal 30