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American Association of Petroleum Geologists

History and Purpose

Founded in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world's largest professional geological society.
The membership of AAPG includes geologists, geophysicists, CEOs, managers, consultants, students and academicians. The purpose of the organization is to foster scientific research, advance the science of geology, promote technology and inspire high professional conduct.

Eligibility and Dues

Anyone majoring or minoring in the Earth Sciences (geology, geography, GIS, etc) or a related field may join AAPG.
Dues are free for the first year to new members and are $10 per year after.

Contact Information

For more information on the local chapter contact chapter President Lonnie Treese, chapter advisor Dr. John Pope.
For information concerning the national organization see http://www.aapg.org/

Northwest Chapter Officers

Office	Name
President	Lonnie Treese
Vice President	Chelsea Bulen
Secretary	Breanna Clark
Treasurer	Nikki Sauter

Northwest Chapter Members

Kelsey Anderson
Nathan Barnes
Arielle Bisoglio
Chelsea Bulen
Breanna Clark
Sara Courter
Travis Doughty
Ben Eschbach
Amanda Flavin

Clarissa Fleming
Mindy Hughes
Brian Hunter
Chris Lewis
Thurston Oesch
Matt Loehr
Mike Malhiwsky
Molly Ramsey
Nikki Sauter

Nathan Schmitz
Brent Struttmann
Matthew Smith
Erin Swan
Kellie Tinkham
Lonnie Treese
Jessica Walter
Andrew Whitsell

Activities

On November 2, 2009 the Northwest chapter took a trip to Powell Observatory outside Louisburg, KS with a stop at the science supply outlet HMS Beagle.

Grants

Undergraduate and Graduate Grants are available on the national website here, including the L. Austin Weeks Memorial Grant which is often awarded to Northwest students.