GSH Committees

Annual Meeting and Honors & Awards Banquet

Description: A meeting of the society is held during the third week of May each year to install the newly elected officers. This event is also 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.

Corporate Relations Committee

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.

Chairperson:  Peter Duncan - [email protected]

Finance Committee

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

The business of the Golf Committee is to direct the annual Bob Martin GSH Tournament. The event has been conducted at the Palmer Course, The Woodlands 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.

Chairperson:  Denise Dorsey - 713.397.4487, [email protected]

Geocenter & Library Committee

The Geocenter & Library Committee is responsible for managing the Bob Sheriff Library as well as preserving, cataloging, and maintaining the GSH collection of over 1200 vintage geophysical artifacts and documents. Many of these items are on loan for display at various locations in Houston or elsewhere. The goal of the committee is also to inform and educate the public, industry, and future geoscientists about the history of geophysics through displays of the collection. Anyone who can help with the description, vintage or more explanation of an item is encouraged to contact the museum committee.

Chairperson:  Bill Gafford - 281.370.3264, [email protected]

Outreach

The Outreach Committee's mission is to educate K-12 students, parents, educators, and the general public by demonstrating geological and geophysical concepts and scientific methods. Programs include:
     -  Science Fairs, including the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston
     -  School Career Days
     -  A teaching aid program - Maps for Schools
     -  Houston’s Energy Day
     -  Earth Science Celebration at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
     -  Reach for the Stars! STEM Festival for Girls
     -  Scout Fair
     -  Girls Exploring Math and Science (G.E.M.S.)

Chairperson:  Lisa Buckner - [email protected]

Saltwater Fishing Tournament

The Saltwater Tournament Committee organizes an annual tournament Fall 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 Friday evening dinner for all participants.

Chairperson:  Nathaniel Lenz - 281.468.5459,  [email protected]

Sporting Clays Tournament

Mission: The Geophysical Society of Houston organizes and conducts an annual sporting clays tournament for those members and sponsors who enjoy shooting. Family and friend participation is encouraged.

Tennis Tournament Committee

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

The committee maintains a list of GSH members who are willing to contribute time and effort to society activities and 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.  If you have interest in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Kathy Sanvido at the GSH office or send an email to [email protected]