Houston Geological Society NewsletterJuly, 2004
Notices and Reminders
Support Earth Science Coursesin Texas Public Schools
The Texas State Board of Education (TSBE) is planning a very important vote next week on either July 15th or 16th. The new rule under consideration will require all Texas public school children to take four years of science credit in high school . This new rule will make it possible for Texas students to receive high school graduation science credit for Earth Science courses, something that is not currently allowed.
Please review the letter posted on the HGS Website and write the TSBE and your Texas representatives THIS WEEKEND -- Monday at the latest. It''s very important that members and friends of the HGS let it be known that science, including earth science, is a very important part of the Texas high school curriculum.
Thank you,
Steve LevinePresident, Houston Geological Society
HGS Activities This Month
HGS/GSH Saltwater Fishing Tournament
Saturday, July 17, 2004 - Fourth Annual HGS and GSH Saltwater Tournament Teakwood Marina, Village of Tiki Island Galveston. This is the new date for the tournament; it was postponed in June because of bad weather.
Register by Friday, July 16th at 7:00 AM.
Other Notes
On-Line HGS Membership Application
The HGS Website is in the process of implementing an on-line membership application form. The system is now undergoing Beta Testing. If you have never been a member of the HGS but want to apply, you may do so at http://hgs.org/en/memberships/. If you have ever been a member of the HGS, please do not use this new system yet. Instead, call or e-mail the HGS office to find out how to renew or re-apply.
Please do not attempt to pay your dues renewal on-line; that feature is not yet available.
2004-2005 HGS Dues
HGS dues notices for 2004-2005 were mailed to current members in June. If you were current in your dues for 2003-2004 and have not received your renewal notice, contact the HGS office.
Technofest
The 8th Annual HGS Technofest will be August 19th this year, at the Westchase Hilton. The date published last month in the June HGS Newsletter was incorrect. Registration is now open on the HGS Website. We hope to post a list of exhibitors soon.
See you at Technofest!
Published July 9, 2004