activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 9
- Hosting Monthly Meetings and Symposia Geological and Mineral Enthusiast ProgrammingThe organization holds monthly meetings and sponsors symposia, featuring presentations on various geological topics such as mining, exploration, and regional geology, with online registration available for dinner meetings.
- Member Communication through Newsletters Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionThe organization publishes and distributes a newsletter to all members in good standing prior to each monthly meeting.
- Organization of scientific meetings, symposia, and field trips Geological and Mineral Enthusiast ProgrammingHolds monthly meetings and annual symposia featuring technical presentations by geoscience professionals, and organizes field trips for members. Events include dinner meetings with online registration and structured programs, and symposia covering topics such as mining, economic geology, and mineral resources in Arizona.
- Organize Meetings, Symposia, and Field Trips Geological and Mineral Enthusiast ProgrammingHolds monthly meetings, organizes field trips for members, and sponsors symposia featuring presentations on various geological topics, including mining and exploration. The organization also provides online registration for dinner meetings.
- Organizing Geological Field Trips Guided Environmental Field TripsThe organization organizes field trips for its members, often publishing accompanying field trip guides.
- Provide Geoscience Student Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers scholarship support to geoscience students attending the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona State University.
- Providing Geoscience Student Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsThe organization provides scholarship support to geoscience students enrolled at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona State University.
- Provision of scholarship support for geoscience students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides financial scholarship support to geoscience students at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University to advance education and professional development in the geosciences.
- Publish Member NewsletterPublishes and distributes a newsletter to all members in good standing before each monthly meeting.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Geological Education Mentorship Program Development & SupportThe organization drafts and adopts position statements on topics related to geology, education, and resources, including a specific statement on the importance of K-12 geology education.
- Advocacy for geoscience education and policy Mentorship Program Development & SupportDrafted and adopted formal position statements advocating for the importance of geology education in K–12 curricula and promoting state support for geological surveys and resource management.
- Advocate for Geological Education and Resources Mentorship Program Development & SupportDrafts and adopts position statements on topics related to geology, education, and resources, such as the importance of K-12 geology education.
research · 4
- Publication of geological research and guidebooks Historical Mining and Geology PublicationsProduces and publishes the Arizona Geological Society Digest series and guidebooks, including technical papers, field trip guides, and comprehensive publications on Arizona's geology, ore deposits, and mining history. Over 20 Digests have been published since 1958, ranging from short articles to multi-hundred-page volumes, some including geologic maps at 1:1,000,000 scale.
- Publish Geological Research and Educational Materials Historical Mining and Geology PublicationsPublishes digests, guidebooks, and informal papers on Arizona geology, general geological topics, mineralogy, structure, and exploration/mining history. These publications include comprehensive works like "Geologic Evolution of Arizona" and specialized digests on various geological subjects, with some out-of-print materials available for free download.
- Publishing Geological Digests and Guidebooks Historical Mining and Geology PublicationsThe organization publishes comprehensive geological digests and guidebooks, including multi-page publications like "Ores and Orogenesis" (622 pages) and "Geologic Evolution of Arizona" (866 pages with a 1:1,000,000 scale map), making out-of-print versions available for free download for personal use and research.
- Publishing Informal Geological Articles Historical Mining and Geology PublicationsThe organization publishes informal short papers and articles written by its members or speakers, covering topics such as Arizona geology, mineralogy, structure, exploration/mining history, and general geological or educational interest.
capacity building · 4
- Financial stewardship and organizational governance Financial Reporting & Compliance ManagementMaintains financial records, prepares financial statements, and conducts annual audits to ensure sound fiscal management of the organization.
- Mentor Geoscience Professionals Mentorship Program Development & SupportMentors new generations of geoscience professionals.
- Mentoring Geoscience Professionals Mentorship Program Development & SupportThe organization actively mentors new generations of geoscience professionals.
- Mentorship and professional development for geoscientists Mentorship Program Development & SupportSupports the development of emerging geoscience professionals through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and engagement in Society activities such as publications, meetings, and field trips.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Advocacy Through Position Statements advocacy-through-position-statementsThe organization utilizes formal position statements as a mechanism to advance its mission and foster interest in geosciences by taking stances on relevant issues.
- Advocacy and policy engagement via position statements advocacy-through-position-statementsAdvances the organization’s mission by issuing formal position statements to influence discourse and policy in the geosciences.
- Advocacy through Position Statements advocacy-through-position-statementsThe organization utilizes formal position statements as a mechanism to advance its mission of fostering interest in geosciences and influencing relevant discussions.
- Cost-affordable professional engagement opportunities affordability_strategyIncreases accessibility for students and members by keeping conferences, field trips, and dinner meetings affordable through cost offsetting.
- Ensuring Accessibility of Geoscience Resources open-access_research_distributionThe organization provides open access to its publications and resources for noncommercial, scientific, or educational use, and strives to keep event costs affordable, especially for students, to support research and education.
- Ensuring Event Affordability for Students affordability_strategyThe organization strategically offsets costs for conferences and field trips to make them affordable, particularly for students, thereby encouraging broader participation and engagement in geoscience activities.
- Facilitating Knowledge Dissemination and Access open-access_research_distributionThe organization provides access to geological publications, presentations, and field trip guidebooks, and distributes information to the geoscience community to support research, education, and professional development.
- Facilitating Member Engagement and Information Sharing information_sharingThe organization fosters networking and knowledge exchange among members and the broader geoscience community through regular meetings, professional presentations, field trips, newsletters, and email alerts, while also providing exclusive access to resources as a membership benefit.
- Open-access dissemination of geoscience research open-access_research_distributionProvides free access to scientific publications and out-of-print materials under noncommercial, educational use policies to support geoscience research and education, particularly related to Arizona.
- Organized field-based learning and professional programmingSupports experiential learning and professional development by organizing biannual geologic field trips and monthly technical programs.
- Professional networking and information exchange information_sharingFosters community and knowledge sharing among geoscientists through monthly dinner meetings, newsletters, email alerts, and presentations on regional exploration and mining outlooks.
- Promoting Geoscience Interest and Education geology promotion and educationThe organization actively promotes and encourages interest in the science of geology, with a particular focus on the geology of Arizona, through various educational activities and public engagement.
- Promoting Geoscience Interest and Education geology_promotion_and_educationThe organization actively promotes and encourages interest in the science of geology, with a particular focus on the geology of Arizona, through various educational initiatives and public engagement.
- Promotion of geologic education and public interest in Arizona geology geology promotion and educationAdvances public and scientific interest in geology through targeted educational programming, field trips, and outreach focused on Arizona’s geologic resources and landscape.
- Structured Governance for Continuity and Engagement governance-continuity-modelThe organization employs a structured governance model with staggered terms for advisory council members and includes past leadership to ensure continuity, while also assigning specific officer responsibilities to manage programs and marketing for member engagement.
- Structured Governance for Operational Continuity governance-continuity-modelThe organization employs a structured officer model and staggered advisory council terms, including the immediate Past-President, to ensure effective management of activities and continuity in governance.
- Structured governance and leadership continuity governance-continuity-modelEnsures organizational stability and effective management through a formal officer-responsibility structure and staggered advisory council terms that include the immediate Past-President for institutional memory.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Council Governance
Operates through an elected council and officer structure that manages organizational leadership and continuity.
Digest Publication Series
Produces and publishes a series of geological research digests and guidebooks documenting regional geology and field studies.
Field Trips
Organizes geological field trips for members to explore and study regional geology, led by experienced geoscientists.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- AZ Western College Partner — Maureen Garrett, a Councilor, is a retired Professor from AZ Western College.
- Arizona Board of Regents Partner — Designated to receive the Society's assets upon dissolution for use in scholarly pursuits in the earth sciences.
- Arizona Geological Survey Partner — A speaker from the Arizona Geological Survey presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- Arizona Geological Survey Partner — Chad Kwiatkowski, a Councilor, is affiliated with the Arizona Geological Survey.
- Arizona Geological Survey Partner — Nathan Carey, Vice Secretary, is affiliated with the Arizona Geological Survey.
- Arizona Geological Survey Partner — Phil Pearthree, VP Programs, is affiliated with the Arizona Geological Survey.
- Arizona Geological Survey Partner — Provides technical support by hosting the AGS Publications Archive.
- Arizona Geological Survey Partner — Zoey Plonka, Secretary, is affiliated with the Arizona Geological Survey.
- Arizona State University Partner — Provides scholarship support to geoscience students.
- BHP Partner — A speaker from BHP presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- Bell Copper Partner — A speaker from Bell Copper presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- Bronco Creek Exploration Partner — A speaker from Bronco Creek Exploration presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- Bronco Creek Exploration, Inc. Partner — Dave Maher, VP Field Trips, is affiliated with Bronco Creek Exploration, Inc.
- Faraday Copper Partner — A speaker from Faraday Copper presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- Faraday Copper Corporation Partner — Benedek Gál, Treasurer, is affiliated with Faraday Copper Corporation.
- Freeport-McMoRan Partner — A speaker from Freeport-McMoRan presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Partner — Dan Aiken, a Councilor, is retired from Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
- Northern Arizona State University Partner — Provides scholarship support to geoscience students.
- RDE Evaluations Ltd. Partner — Larry Dykers, a Councilor, is affiliated with RDE Evaluations Ltd.
- SRK Consulting Partner — Provided facilities and equipment to complete the archiving work for the Publications Archive.
- University of Arizona Partner — Amanda Hughes, a Councilor, is affiliated with the University of Arizona.
- University of Arizona Partner — Provides scholarship support to geoscience students.
- University of Arizona Partner — Speakers from the University of Arizona presented at the 2025 Symposium.
- WSP Partner — Yun Huang, VP Marketing, is affiliated with WSP.