Committee Descriptions
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
- Plan, schedule, and execute educational events
- Education events will include: Monthly Discussion Group, Technical Luncheons, Dinner Meetings, field trips and any other educational event including those scheduled with the Oklahoma Geological Survey and AAPG
- Present/recommend the budgets for Educational Events
- Present financial summaries for each event
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
- Provide a slate of Officers and Directors to the Membership at the Annual Meeting or other meeting where an election is to take place
- Provide ongoing counsel to the Board President and other Officers on enhancing board effectiveness
- Take steps to recruit and prepare future Directors
MEMBERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
- Actively recruit new members
- Strive to increase membership by working with other committees such as Education, Social, and Library Committees
- Attract participation of newly established companies in the area and the inclusion of academia, hydrogeologists and other non-oil and gas geo professionals
- Update membership materials
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE:
- Perform or ensure the fulfillment of duties of the Editor, including such functions as publishing, marketing, sales, and layout and design
- Ensure the Shale Shaker is published and distributed to membership in a timely manner
SOCIAL COMMITTEE:
- Plan, organize and execute social events throughout the calendar year
- Present/recommend the budgets for individual events
FINANCE COMMITTEE
- Oversee the financial stability and administration of the Society
- Review fiscal summaries at least quarterly but generally monthly
- Aid the staff and Treasurer in creation of the annual budget
- Present/recommend the budget to the Board for approval
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