Beta Zeta Chapter, Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Regular Meeting #6
11 April, 2007
Officers:
Lucas Buckingham (Vice President)
Tanya Justham (Secretary-Treasurer)
Matt Burton-Kelly (Secretary-Editor)
Members:
Marron Bingle
Andrew Bongard
Chase Christensen
Abby Franklund
Emil Opitz
Nonmembers:
Joseph Hartman (faculty)
Ashley Ignatius
Ryan Klapperich
Meeting to order by Lucas. Food provided by Tanya.
Emil says we can spell out University of North Dakota
Joe says no.
SHIRTS
Bigger letters
Gray shirt
Order form with mockups for banquet
Vote: Shirt approved with modifications.-->Matt BK
SPRING AWARDS BANQUET SLIDESHOW
Marron needs more photos by THIS FRIDAY.
Scenery and people pictures.
TOURS
Tours: Chase doing 2pm Wed
MOVIE NIGHT
$100 for movie night food.-->Tanya
SCHOLARSHIPS
Abby heading scholarship committee--Andy and Lucas as well, meeting at Noon on Monday.
SPRING AWARDS BANQUET
Don't need to buy extra tickets for last-minute people. Definitely round up by 5 people.
Ashley suggests seeing if high school classes AP want to come to banquet.
Lucas doing mocktails--he is going to pick them, fruit and ice.
Vote to let Joe do the program. Will add dedication for room 1.
Joe will take care of A/V for EERC.
Lucas will hand out tickets to people and keep track of who has what.
NEW BUSINESS
Name tags. Write your own. Who is in charge of this? Joe talk to Connie.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Membership Requirements
It was pointed out that neither our constitution nor our requirements for membership are anywhere to be found on this website, so here they are:
Beta Zeta Chapter constitution
Requirements for membership in the Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon:
A. Persons fulfilling the following conditions shall be eligible for active membership:
1. be currently registered at the University of North Dakota and majoring or specializing in Geology, Geological Engineering, or any other branch of the Earth Sciences;
2. have completed twelve (12) semester hours in the above fields of specialization. In special, individual cases, upon recommendation of the Membership Committee, the Chapter may vote, by a three-fourths majority of active members present and voting, to reduce the hours requirement of this section to ten (10) semester hours;
3. have status of at least sophomore;
4. have satisfied the following scholastic requirements;
a. In conformity with the objects of the Society, the general average required for admission to Sigma Gamma Epsilon shall be based upon a minimum overall average of 2.67 (based on the 4.00 system) but, in exceptional cases, the Chapter may elect to consider only the last two semesters of the last three quarters in computing this grade. A 3.00 grade point (based upon the 4.00 system) shall be the minimum requirement for all courses in the Earth Sciences. Graduate students who are in good standing with regular status, and who meet the above hourly requirements shall be eligible for membership, regardless of their grade point average.
b. Graduate students not on Approved Status must fulfill the requirements of undergraduate candidates listed above.
5. have demonstrated continued interest and enthusiasm for the Earth Sciences.
6. Associate, honorary, active alumni, and life members shall be admitted to the Chapter in accordance with Article II of the National Constitution. Such members shall not have the power of vote in Chapter affairs.
**Updated by MBK with new credit requirements.
Beta Zeta Chapter constitution
Requirements for membership in the Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon:
A. Persons fulfilling the following conditions shall be eligible for active membership:
1. be currently registered at the University of North Dakota and majoring or specializing in Geology, Geological Engineering, or any other branch of the Earth Sciences;
2. have completed twelve (12) semester hours in the above fields of specialization. In special, individual cases, upon recommendation of the Membership Committee, the Chapter may vote, by a three-fourths majority of active members present and voting, to reduce the hours requirement of this section to ten (10) semester hours;
3. have status of at least sophomore;
4. have satisfied the following scholastic requirements;
a. In conformity with the objects of the Society, the general average required for admission to Sigma Gamma Epsilon shall be based upon a minimum overall average of 2.67 (based on the 4.00 system) but, in exceptional cases, the Chapter may elect to consider only the last two semesters of the last three quarters in computing this grade. A 3.00 grade point (based upon the 4.00 system) shall be the minimum requirement for all courses in the Earth Sciences. Graduate students who are in good standing with regular status, and who meet the above hourly requirements shall be eligible for membership, regardless of their grade point average.
b. Graduate students not on Approved Status must fulfill the requirements of undergraduate candidates listed above.
5. have demonstrated continued interest and enthusiasm for the Earth Sciences.
6. Associate, honorary, active alumni, and life members shall be admitted to the Chapter in accordance with Article II of the National Constitution. Such members shall not have the power of vote in Chapter affairs.
**Updated by MBK with new credit requirements.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Executive meeting notes
REMINDER: The next regular meeting will be next Wednesday, April 11th at noon in Leonard 110.
The weekly executive meeting was short and sweet. Here are some things that came out of it:
1. We have scheduled a movie night for next Wednesday at around 8. It should be happening in Leonard 100. Bring any geology movies you have and we'll vote on what to watch.
--To help out with this, contact Matt BK in Leonard 40 or matthew.burton.kelly@und.nodak.edu.
--Food $ will have to be voted on at the next regular meeting.
2. Marron needs as many photos as possible of geology students and study areas for the Spring Awards Banquet slideshow. If you have anything you want to send, her email address is marron.bingle@und.nodak.edu, or visit her office in Leonard 6.
3. Matt BK made up a t-shirt design at CafePress. The demo shirt should be here by next week. The online store (and design) is located at http://www.cafepress.com/betazeta.
--We will need to vote on this design at the next regular meeting.
4. More tickets need to be sold for the Spring Awards Banquet. If you have not bought your tickets, BUY THEM NOW. The more people who attend this event, the more fun it will be.
5. Other discussion:
--Are we going to hold a 'mixer' to attract new members? Where and when will this be? Discuss at regular meeting.
--There was some confusion as to who is eligible to apply for field camp scholarships. The answers can be found below.
The weekly executive meeting was short and sweet. Here are some things that came out of it:
1. We have scheduled a movie night for next Wednesday at around 8. It should be happening in Leonard 100. Bring any geology movies you have and we'll vote on what to watch.
--To help out with this, contact Matt BK in Leonard 40 or matthew.burton.kelly@und.nodak.edu.
--Food $ will have to be voted on at the next regular meeting.
2. Marron needs as many photos as possible of geology students and study areas for the Spring Awards Banquet slideshow. If you have anything you want to send, her email address is marron.bingle@und.nodak.edu, or visit her office in Leonard 6.
3. Matt BK made up a t-shirt design at CafePress. The demo shirt should be here by next week. The online store (and design) is located at http://www.cafepress.com/betazeta.
--We will need to vote on this design at the next regular meeting.
4. More tickets need to be sold for the Spring Awards Banquet. If you have not bought your tickets, BUY THEM NOW. The more people who attend this event, the more fun it will be.
5. Other discussion:
--Are we going to hold a 'mixer' to attract new members? Where and when will this be? Discuss at regular meeting.
--There was some confusion as to who is eligible to apply for field camp scholarships. The answers can be found below.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Field Camp Scholarships
**Important: If you downloaded the scholarship form before 1 pm on April 2nd, you need to re-download the complete form at the same link below.**
Beta Zeta Chapter will be giving out 2 $250 scholarships for field camp this year. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Geology and Geological Engineering Spring Banquet (Friday, April 20th).
To apply, you must be attending geology field camp within the next year.
Download Field Camp Scholarship Application
Due date: Friday, April 13th, 2007.
Return applications to Matt Belobraydic, c/o Leonard Hall office.
In the future, Beta Zeta Chapter hopes to increase the number, amount and type of scholarships. In the past, we have been able to supply funding for field camp, travel (for academic conferences, etc.) and research. If you wish to help us meet these goals, please consider becoming a member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon.
Added April 4th, 2007 - Field Camp Clarification email:
Beta Zeta Chapter of SGE is giving out two (2) $250 scholarships for field camp. In the interest of making everything clear about the Field Camp scholarships, we'd like to clarify a few things:
1. These scholarships are open to ALL students in the Geosciences. If you are planning on going to field camp this summer, YOU SHOULD APPLY!
2. We will accept applications from graduate students, but we'd rather give money to UNDERGRADUATES. If you are an undergraduate, YOU SHOULD APPLY!
3. You DO NOT have to be a member of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (or AUG, for that matter) to apply. We do these things because we have the money, and sending you to field camp promotes the earth sciences. That is what the organization is about.
4. If you have any doubt about your eligibility, APPLY ANYWAY!
Scholarship application forms can be downloaded at the Beta Zeta website, http://betazetasge.blogspot.com (make sure you download the "Field Camp Scholarship" application).
Applications are due Friday, April 13th. Hand them into the Leonard Hall office (room 101).
If you have ANY questions, please reply to this email. If your question happens to be, "Am I eligible to apply?", we can tell you right now that the answer is YES.
Have a wonderful day,
Beta Zeta Execs
Beta Zeta Chapter will be giving out 2 $250 scholarships for field camp this year. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Geology and Geological Engineering Spring Banquet (Friday, April 20th).
To apply, you must be attending geology field camp within the next year.
Download Field Camp Scholarship Application
Due date: Friday, April 13th, 2007.
Return applications to Matt Belobraydic, c/o Leonard Hall office.
In the future, Beta Zeta Chapter hopes to increase the number, amount and type of scholarships. In the past, we have been able to supply funding for field camp, travel (for academic conferences, etc.) and research. If you wish to help us meet these goals, please consider becoming a member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon.
Added April 4th, 2007 - Field Camp Clarification email:
Beta Zeta Chapter of SGE is giving out two (2) $250 scholarships for field camp. In the interest of making everything clear about the Field Camp scholarships, we'd like to clarify a few things:
1. These scholarships are open to ALL students in the Geosciences. If you are planning on going to field camp this summer, YOU SHOULD APPLY!
2. We will accept applications from graduate students, but we'd rather give money to UNDERGRADUATES. If you are an undergraduate, YOU SHOULD APPLY!
3. You DO NOT have to be a member of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (or AUG, for that matter) to apply. We do these things because we have the money, and sending you to field camp promotes the earth sciences. That is what the organization is about.
4. If you have any doubt about your eligibility, APPLY ANYWAY!
Scholarship application forms can be downloaded at the Beta Zeta website, http://betazetasge.blogspot.com (make sure you download the "Field Camp Scholarship" application).
Applications are due Friday, April 13th. Hand them into the Leonard Hall office (room 101).
If you have ANY questions, please reply to this email. If your question happens to be, "Am I eligible to apply?", we can tell you right now that the answer is YES.
Have a wonderful day,
Beta Zeta Execs
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Meeting Feb. 28th at Noon
There will be a regular meeting next Wednesday (February 28th) at Noon in room 110.
Please read the minutes from last meeting before next Wednesday. Please raise issues before the minutes are approved.
If you aren't a member, consider becoming one this semester! Contact one of the Executive committee or email betazetasge@gmail.com. We're not collecting local dues, so you only have to pay the National office $25 initiation plus $8 in dues for the Spring semester.
Please read the minutes from last meeting before next Wednesday. Please raise issues before the minutes are approved.
If you aren't a member, consider becoming one this semester! Contact one of the Executive committee or email betazetasge@gmail.com. We're not collecting local dues, so you only have to pay the National office $25 initiation plus $8 in dues for the Spring semester.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Beta Zeta photo archive
I finally got around to scanning these group photos from the Beta Zeta office. Many of them don't have names (or dates!) so any help from alumni would be appreciated.
Click on each image for the full-size version.
FRONT ROW: (L. to R.) Anton Alkofer, Dale Lalim, Larry Froelich, Arland Grunseth, Roger Reede, Jack Kume, Roger Schmid.
BACK ROW: (L. to R.) Jerry Davidson, James Chmelik, Lee Clayton, Jan Biers, J. Gene Halvorson, Ronald Erickson, Jesse Bednar, Charles Gessner, Morris McCollum, Robert Peterson, Barrett Williams.
Beta Zeta Chapter, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, 1960-61
December 1960
Back row: (L. to r.) Harold C. Ziebarth, President; Robert K. Norris; Dr. F. D. Holland, Jr., Faculty Advisor; Gary Thompson; Charles I Frye; John W. Bonneville; Orin J. Anderson, Secretary Treasurer; Larry Froelich.
Front row: (L. to r.) Albert D. Pernichels; Samuel J. Tuthill; Rodney M. Feldmann, Vice-president-Historian; John L. Merrell, Corresponding Secretary - Editor; Charles E. Larson; Kent A. Madenwald; Frederick V. Ballard.
Click on each image for the full-size version.
FRONT ROW: (L. to R.) Anton Alkofer, Dale Lalim, Larry Froelich, Arland Grunseth, Roger Reede, Jack Kume, Roger Schmid.
BACK ROW: (L. to R.) Jerry Davidson, James Chmelik, Lee Clayton, Jan Biers, J. Gene Halvorson, Ronald Erickson, Jesse Bednar, Charles Gessner, Morris McCollum, Robert Peterson, Barrett Williams.
Beta Zeta Chapter, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, 1960-61
December 1960
Back row: (L. to r.) Harold C. Ziebarth, President; Robert K. Norris; Dr. F. D. Holland, Jr., Faculty Advisor; Gary Thompson; Charles I Frye; John W. Bonneville; Orin J. Anderson, Secretary Treasurer; Larry Froelich.
Front row: (L. to r.) Albert D. Pernichels; Samuel J. Tuthill; Rodney M. Feldmann, Vice-president-Historian; John L. Merrell, Corresponding Secretary - Editor; Charles E. Larson; Kent A. Madenwald; Frederick V. Ballard.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Next meeting: CHANGED
Minutes from the last meeting can be found here.
The next meeting will be held onTuesday, February 13th, at 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, February 14th at NOON. If this time does not work for you, PLEASE contact one of the executive committee members or email betazetasge@gmail.com.
The next meeting will be held on
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