GSH Committees

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 GSH 2003-2004 COMMITTEES

These are the current active committees of the Geophysical Society of Houston. The chairpersons of these committees are listed on the inside cover of the newsletter each month September-June. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact the committee chairperson.

ACADEMIC LIASION COMMITTEE

Hua-Wei Zhou hzhou@uh.edu

The committee encourages involvement by the academic community at area universities and secondary schools in the activities of the GSH and SEG. The committee judges entries in the Science Fair of Houston and participates in the SEG Academic Liaison Committee.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Lee Lawyer LLAWYER@prodigy.net

An ad hoc committee under the president to advise and guide the Society.

ANNUAL AWARDS COMMITTEE

Joan Myskowski jmyskowski@hotmail.net

This event is held each year to honor the SEG members of 25 and 50 years. Honorary and Life Memberships for selected GSH members are also honored at this elegant dinner. The SEG President is the speaker for this event and assists with the presentations of awards. Outgoing GSH officers and chairpersons are recognized at this time.

ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE

Jim Moulden james.k.moulden@usa.conoco.com

A meeting of the society is held during the third week of May each year to install the newly elected officers. Traditionally, this meeting is accompanied by a barbeque dinner and social gathering so that the new officers can meet the members they serve.

AUXILIARY LIAISON COMMITTEE

Luann Cefola cefolalm@bp.com

The chairperson is appointed by the President of GSH Auxiliary to act as liaison between GSH Auxiliary and GSH. Announcements of coming GSH Auxiliary social events are announced in GSH newsletters and GSH social events are announced in GSH Auxiliary newsletters. Membership applications approved by GSH are forwarded to GSH Auxiliary. New member spouses and new women members are sent invitations to join GSH Auxiliary. GSH holiday dance table decorations are furnished by GSH Auxiliary. A donation is sent to the GSH Scholarship Fund upon the death of any Auxiliary member or member's spouse.

COMPANY CONTACTS COMMITTEE

Scott Sechrist acoustic@airmail.net

The function of the committee is to provide a means of improving communication with GSH members. A "Designated GSH Representative" is appointed at all companies employing five or more GSH Members. Each member of the committee is assigned several such representatives and by means of regular communication is able to assure GSH responsiveness to the interests of its members and to improve attendance at Society functions. The committee is composed of Section Representatives and Alternates.

COMPANY STORE COMMITTEE

The function of the committee is to provide promotional items including golf caps, lapel pins and full color decals with the GSH logo, for fundraising, publicity and raising awareness of the world's largest section of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, based in Houston, TX. Committee members attend all social functions and technical luncheons to provide these items for sale to the membership and attending visitors.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Mike Fenton mike_fenton@oxy.com

The function of the committee is to organize low cost courses and symposia to help meet the educational needs of the membership. The committee also publicizes the continuing education courses of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and the courses of other SEG sections.

CORPORATE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Pat Starich patrick.j.starich@exxon.sprint.com

This committee is under the president, chaired by the past president and includes another most available past president and whoever else can contribute to the process. The committee conducts the annual corporate solicitation of funds from industry to be used in educational and/or technical endeavors.

DIRECTORY COMMITTEE

Laura Self eargle4@aol.com

The Directory Committee is responsible for publishing the Membership Directory jointly with the Houston Geological Society. Duties include soliciting advertisments, choosing a publisher and layout.

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING COMMITTEE

Scott Sechrist acoustic@airmail.net

The Electronic Publishing Committee is responsible for maintaining the GSH website and other electronic publishing activities such as providing on-line archives of the GSH newsletter.

EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL COMMITTEE

Sam Leroy earthview@aol.com

The purpose of the committee is to act as a liaison between employers and potential employees in the various branches of the geophysical industry. The service provided by this committee is free to both employers and employees. The only restriction for potential employees is that they be members in good standing in the GSH. The service acts as as clearing house where employers can request individuals with specific skills and receive a confidential service in the form of resumes of all qualified personnel. Visit the GSH Employment Referral Page for more information.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Shane Coperude scoperude@fairfield.com

The committee is composed of the treasurer, the past treasurer and the prior past treasurer. The purpose of the committee is to offer assistance to the current treasurer in running the financial affairs of the society and to provide continuity of records for tax purposes and in the preparation of the annual budget. The committee also assists the GSH vice presidents in the financial planning and reporting of their committees' activities.

GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

George Lauhoff glauhoff@fairfield.com

The business of the Golf Committee is to direct the annual Bob Martin GSH Tournament. The event has been conducted at Kingwood Country Club for the past several years. Working committee members come from all phases of the geophysical industry, both from service companies and oil companies. The service companies within our industry have, in the past, been very generous in sponsoring this annual event.

HISTORY COMMITTEE

Art Ross artross@airmail.net

The History Committee of the Geophysical Society of Houston maintains and periodically reviews and updates the written history and the activities of the Society.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COUNCIL COMMITTEE

Roy E. Clark, Jr. roy.e.clark@exxonmobil.com

This committee is under the President and is made up of the President of the GSH, HGS, SPE, SPWLA, and SIPES. It will meet as needed to encourage communications between the disciplines and the Societies.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Claire Bresnahan ht_cpcxb@huber.com

The primary function of this committee is to review all completed membership applications received by GSH and to recommend election by the Board.of Directors for those applicants who meet our membership criteria. Those whose applications do not meet our membership criteria are offered the assistance of the Membership Committee in gaining election. The secondary function of this committee is the compilation of membership statistics which the GSH is required to submit to various professional and governmental agencies. Other important duties include recruiting new members, contacting lost members and members who have not responded to their annual dues billing, and maintaining an accurate and updated membership list.

SEG MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Mike Fenton mike_fenton@oxy.com

The SEG Membership Committee of the Geophysical Society of Houston has as its purpose, the promotion of membership in the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. It provides liaison with the SEG business office in all membership matters, and the chairman of the committee is a member of the Membership Committee of the Society of Exploration Geophysicist.

MUSEUM COMMITTEE

Tom Fulton etinsl@flash.net

The GSH has several hundred geophysical artifacts and documents, some dating back to the early '20's. It is the responsibility of the Museum Committee to conserve, catalog and display those artifacts that are of museum quality. The Committee also arranges for inter-institutional loans. Selected specimens are on display at Halliburton Geophysical, Continental Oil Co. and the Museum of Natural Science. If any responsible organization is interested in displaying available material on a long-term loan basis, please contact the Museum Committee.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Roy E. Clark, Jr. roy.e.clark@exxonmobil.com

The Nominations Committee consisting of the President and the two most recent available past presidents prepares a slate of nominees for officers of the Society. The committee also nominates candidates for the GSH awards of Honorary and Life membership.

NOON TECHNICAL LUNCHEON COMMITTEE

Seth Berman seth_quake@yahoo.com

The Technical Luncheon Committee is responsible for arranging accomodations for monthly noon luncheons and Board of Director's meetings. Duties include arranging catering and audio/visual equipment for speakers. Members (4-6) are also needed to sell tickets at the door.

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Scott Sechrist acoustic@airmail.net

The Publicity Committee is responsible for press releases for the GSH and publicity for the GSH Special Events. The Committee supports any of the other GSH Committees that request publicity or public relations assistance. Additionally, the Committee is responsible for the GSH Souvenir Shop.

SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Bobby Perez r_perez@jdkseis.com

The Bass Tournament Committee organizes an annual tournament held jointly with the Houston Geological Society (HGS) in the Spring for members and their families. A portion of the tournament fee goes to the scholarship funds of both societies. Prizes include trophies and fishing tackle with a Saturday night dinner for all participants.

SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Steve Bircher sbircher@hrs-us.com

The Geophysical Society of Houston organizes and conducts an annual sporting clays tournament for those members and sponsors who enjoy shooting. It is an all day event and family participation is encouraged.

SHRIMP PEEL COMMITTEE

Lee Shelton LShelton@scacompanies.com

This event is held jointly with the Houston Geological Society in the Fall. Activities include socializing with our friends in the industry while listening and dancing to live Cajun music and eating fresh gulf shrimp.

STUDENT LOAN COMMITTEE

The purpose of the Student Loan Fund is to provide financial assistance to the general public, where needed, in obtaining a college education,with an emphasis on supporting study which leads to a career in the geophysical sciences. The financial assistance is made through the grant of an interest-free loan. Repayment of loans provides a continuing availability of funds to needy students.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Jim Schuelke james.s.schuelke@exxonmobil.com

A committee under the 1 st VP, consisting of the outgoing or most available past 1st VP, SIG Chairmen, chairmen of the Continuing Education Committee and several other members with a diversity of interests.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Joe Jones 281-438-5626

The Tennis Tournament Committee is responsible for organizing and conducting an annual doubles tournament for those members of the Geophysical Society of Houston and tournament sponsors who enjoy playing tennis.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Jerry Donalson jdonalson@seismicmicro.com

The committee maintains a file of pertinent information regarding GSH members who arewilling to contribute time and effort to society activities. The committee serves as a resource to society officers and committee chairpersons when they need additional committee members or volunteers to help with special projects and events.

SUMMARIES OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

DATA PROCESSING SIG

Karl Seibert kseibert@corelab.com

This special interest group provides a forum for the discussion of seismic data processing topics such as seismic velocity, AVO, migration, etc. Three or more experts normally speak to the group and respond to questions at a late afternoon meeting. The meeting format is expanded to a half day for the Mini-Geo. Here contractors can show their wares as poster paper with each having equal space.

POTENTIAL FIELDS GROUP SIG

Afif Saad AfifHSaad@netscape.net and

Bob Van Nieuwenhuise Bob.VanNieuwenhuise@pgs.com

The objective of the Potential Fields Group is to provide a medium for education, communication and idea exchange for the Potential Field Group members along with any interested parties in the GSH. We create this medium by selecting speakers who have case history studies of interest or have developed new and innovatiove techniques in either data acquisition, processing or interpretation.

ROCK PHYSICS SIG

Keith Katahara keith@spinexp.com and

Tad Smith tsmith@newfld.com

This new Special Interest Group was formed in October of 2002. Meetings are held at different local venues, with one or more speakers in an afternoon meeting.