HTTP://GSKS.SEG.ORG July-August 2011 Volume 7, Issue 4 Geophysical Society of Kansas PRESIDENT S MESSAGE In this issue: GSK Council Meeting Minutes GSK Council 3 GSK Membership 3 GSK Committees 3 Crew Tracker 4 Professional Directory 6 GSK Advertising Rates Web Address http://gsks.seg.org 2 11 Let me begin with: It is my pleasure to serve the GSK as President for the next two years. A little about me: May of 1964 was my beginning in geophysics working with a couple of the early pioneers in seismic acquisition as we now know it: Jay Miller of Globe Exploration and Scott Petty of Petty Geophysical Engineering. I also worked with Pan American Petroleum (Amoco), GTS Corp. Then I founded Seismic Reflections, Inc. I have worked as a Geophysical Consultant since 1995 out of Houston, Texas. I have spent most of my time the last six years supervising and/or Quality Control with crews in Kansas. Also member of: SEG, AAPG, GSH, and HGS. Introducing the rest of your new Council officers for 2011-13: Vice-President Hendratta Ali Hendratta Ali received BS, MS, and DEA (post graduate) degrees from University of Yaounde I Yaounde, Cameroon, and a PhD from Oklahoma State University. Previously worked for more than 2 years as an environmental geologist/pedologist for a multinational pipeline construction project and geophysicist for Allied Energy Corporation in Houston, TX. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Geosciences, Petroleum Geology Program, at Fort Hays State University. Her research interests are stable isotope modeling, aqueous geochemistry, geophysics, and seismic modeling Secretary George Tsoflias Received a BS (1989) and MS (1991) in geophysics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and a PhD (1999) in geological sciences from The University of Texas at Austin. He worked as a geophysicist for Mobil Oil (1991 to 1995, offshore Gulf of Mexico), Jones Energy Ltd. (1996 to 1998, Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma) and for the U.S. Department of the Interior (1999 to 2003, offshore Gulf of Mexico). In 2003 he joined The University of Kansas, Department of Geology, where he is currently an associate professor. Tsoflias research interests include the development of high-resolution seismic and ground-penetrating radar methods for characterization of near-surface anisotropy and its effect on the fluid-flow properties of geologic formations. His current work focuses on geophysical imaging of hydrocarbon reservoir analogues and the characterization of natural fractures. Treasurer John Hastings Graduated from Wichita State University with a BS in Geology and minor in Math. Has worked in the Petroleum Industry since 1981. Currently employed at Lario Oil & Gas Company as a Division Geologist for the Mid-Continent Region. Is a member of the AAPG, KGS, SEG, RMAG, and GSK. Editor Rick Miller Rick Miller is a senior scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey, a research and service division of the University of Kansas (KU), and is a courtesy associate professor of geology at KU. He holds degrees from Benedictine College (BA), the University of Kansas (MS) and the University of Leoben (PhD). His scientific interests focus on the application of shallow, high-resolution seismic methods to a wide assortment of problems ranging from energy to engineering to the environment. He has published more than 85 refereed journal articles and a half-dozen book chapters. In closing: Thanks to ALL that keep the GSK working. Best Regards, George Dallas III
Page 2 GSK Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2011, via Conference Call, 10am CDT Officers Present Outgoing: Susan Nissen, President Rick Saenger, Past President Spencer Musgrove, Treasurer Jim Womble, Advisor Samantha Reid, Secretary Incoming: George Dallas III, President Hendratta Ali, Vice-President George Tsoflias, Secretary John Hastings, Treasurer Officers not Present: Rick Miller, Editor Susan Nissen welcomed the new Council and introduced its members: George Dallas III, President, Reflections Inc. Hendratta Ali, Vice-President, Fort Hays State University Susan Nissen, Past President, Geophysical Consultant George Tsoflias, Secretary, The University of Kansas John Hastings, Treasurer, Lario Oil & Gas Company Rick Miller, Editor, Kansas Geological Survey Secretary s Report Voted on and approved April 29, 2011 meeting minutes as posted in the newsletter. Motion to approve the minutes was made by H. Ali, seconded by G. Dallas III. All members were in favor, none opposed. Treasurer s Report S. Musgrove emailed officers a copy of the treasurer s report with a summary of year-to-date transactions (2/4/11 6/14/11). Beginning balance for the period was $6504.47 and ending balance $1269.44. Spenser also distributed the 2010-2011 list of transactions (6/1/2010 5/31/2011). Total income for the year was $23,637.96 and expenses $24,816.49. A larger number of student scholarships were awarded this year due to increased income and higher account balance. S. Nissen commented that the GSK is registered as a not-for-profit corporation in the state of Kansas. However, GSK does not have federal tax exempt status and it is required to file a U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return. The organization tries to keep annual net earnings close to zero to avoid tax liability. GSK has not yet applied for tax exempt status as either a 501 (c)(6) business league or 501 (c)(3) charitable organization with the IRS primarily due to the fact that the advertising income (which is currently the main source of income) would most likely be treated as "unrelated business income" and would still be taxable. Susan will send copies of GSK by-laws to the new council and will pass along the articles of incorporation. Editor s Report R. Miller was out of town. S. Nissen provided to the new council information about the GSK newsletter: Publish meeting minutes in the newsletter; Include technical papers from the 2010 GSK Symposium; Newsletter editorial support will continue to be provided by Mary Brohammer, Kansas Geological Survey. Vice President s Report The vice-resident is GSK s technical program coordinator. Any suggestions and information about potential speakers forward to H. Ali. President s Report Outgoing president S. Nissen welcomed incoming president G. Dallas III and the rest of the Council and thanked them for volunteering to serve the GSK. Continued on p. 8
Page 3 2011-13 Council OFFICERS FOR THE CURRENT TERM (ending May 31, 2013) PRESIDENT George Dallas III, Geophysical Consultant, Houston, Texas VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT Hendratta Ali, Petroleum Geology Program, Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays, Kansas SECRETARY George Tsoflias, Department of Geology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas TREASURER John Hastings, Lario Oil & Gas Company, Wichita, Kansas EDITOR Rick Miller, Kansas Geological Survey, Lawrence, Kansas PAST-PRESIDENT Susan Nissen, Consultant, McLouth, Kansas Membership in GSKS Joining GSKS can be accomplished either by requesting an application form from membership chairman George Tsoflias at tsoflias@ku.edu, or 785-864-4584, or by downloading an electronic form at http://gsks.seg.org and submitting the form according to instructions provided on the form. Membership Classifications Annual Fees Active $25 Associate $25 Student No Charge GSK Committees TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Hendratta Ali MEMBERSHIP George Tsoflias NEWSLETTER Rick Miller (Mary Brohammer layout) ADVERTISING Dennis Hedke WEBPAGE Rick Miller (Brett Bennett/Eunmok Lee development) Thanks to Those Who Have Served The following members have served on the GSK Council. Council members serve two-year terms starting June 1 and ending May 31. 2005-2007 2007-2009 2009-2011 President Dennis Hedke Rick Saenger Susan Nissen Vice-President Rick Saenger Michael Crouch Abdelmoneam Raef* Secretary Michael Crouch Robert Francis Samantha Reid Treasurer Susan Nissen Susan Nissen Spencer Musgrove Editor Rick Miller Rick Miller Rick Miller Council Advisors Kirk Rundle Dennis Hedke Rick Saenger Robert Francis Jim Womble Jim Womble *Resigned in March 2010; office remained unfilled for remainder of term.
Page 4 The Crew Tracker Active seismic crews as of July 1, 2011 Provided by Acquisition Company Representatives Acquisition Company Location (County/Parish) Instruments Lockhart Geophysical Crew 1 Ness, KS ARAM/ARIES Lockhart Geophysical Crew 2 Ellis, KS ARAM/ARIES Lockhart Geophysical Crew 3 Osborne, KS ARAM/ARIES Lockhart Geophysical Crew 4 Weld, CO ARAM/ARIES Lockhart Geophysical Crew 5 Noble, OK ARAM/ARIES Paragon Geophysical Crew 206 Klazmath, OR Inova System II Paragon Geophysical Crew 206 Cheyenne, CO Inova Scorpion3C Paragon Geophysical Crew 207 Dundy, NE Inova Scorpion Paragon Geophysical Crew 208 Perkins, NE Inova Scorpion Paragon Geophysical Crew 210 Osage, OK Sercel Unite Geokinetics Crew 303 Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Potter, TX Sercel Geokinetics Crew 305 Craig, CO I/O RSR Geokinetics Crew 306 Adams / Arapahoe, CO Sercel 428 Geokinetics Crew 309 Weld, CO Sercel 428 Geokinetics Crew 312 Carter, OK I/O RSR Tidelands Geophysical Crew 310 Washington, TX ARAM/ARIES Tidelands Geophysical Crew 330 Atascosa, TX ARAM/ARIES Tidelands Geophysical Crew 350 Livingston, LA Geospace GSR Tidelands Geophysical Crew 360 Crockett, TX ARAM/ARIES Tidelands Geophysical Crew 370 Garvin, OK ARAM/ARIES Tidelands Geophysical Crew 380 Atascosa, TX ARAM/ARIES Tidelands Geophysical Crew 390 Scott, KS ARAM/ARIES Seismic Imaging Solutions Crew 101 Denton, TX Fairfield Z-Land
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Page 6 Professional Directory Directory HEDKE-SAENGER GEOSCIENCE, LTD 8100 E. 22nd St. North Bldg 2200 Suite 3 Wichita, KS 67226 Phone: 316-295-4675 Fax: 316-201-1999 Cell: 316-737-2600 E-mail: dhedke@hs-geo.com rsaenger@hs-geo.com Rick Saenger Dennis Hedke Consulting Geophysicists
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Page 8 GSK Council Meeting Minutes cont. Old Business None New Business Transfer organization duties to the new council officers. Outgoing officers will compile list of duties from past experience and share with new officers. S. Musgrove (past treasurer) will update the membership list to include members that have paid dues in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The membership list will be maintained by the incoming secretary G. Tsoflias who will also be responsible for sending renewal notices by email. According to GSK by-laws, membership fees are due by June 01 of the membership year, i.e. 6/1/11 for 2011 membership. George will send renewal reminders to members that are not current on dues. Indentify a suitable venue in Wichita for upcoming technical talks. S. Nissen, R. Saenger and other members offered various suggestions based on past experience (use of the Law Library; hold joint meetings with the Kansas Geological Society; various hotel venues). The issue is under continued consideration. The October 11, 2011 talk will be at the Bank of America Building. The meeting adjourned at 11:03 am.
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Geophysical Society of Kansas P.O. Box 48069 Wichita, KS 67201 Phone: 316-295-4675 Fax: 316-201-1999 Cell: 316-737-2600 We re on the web. Check us out at http://gsks.seg.org OUR MISSION: To provide our members a quality venue for disseminating geophysically focused information pertinent to Kansas and surrounding regions. We also seek to advance the geosciences by providing members opportunities to increase the understanding of geophysical principles and practice. If you are aware of speakers / topics which would benefit members, let us know, and we ll pursue. Additionally, we are actively seeking research papers and results to share with our audience. If you are interested in publishing your work, please contact Editor Rick Miller. New Members The Geophysical Society of Kansas welcomes the following new members: Individual Affiliation Member Status Sarah Tsoflias xx xx International Association of Geophysical Contractors, Houston, TX Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Associate Student Associate GSK ADVERTISING GSK is seeking subscribers to fill space in future newsletters. Our publishing cycle is bi-monthly, January-February, March-April, etc. Preferred formats for electronic files are typical Word document (.doc),.jpg,.pdf, etc. Please check with us if you have questions. ADVERTISING RATE SCHEDULE Description Single Issue Rate 6 Issue Rate Expand your exposure Advertise in the GSK Newsletter. Business Card Annual Rate Only $75 Eighth Page $45 $165 Quarter Page $80 $330 Half Page $150 $500 Full Page $275 $650 To obtain a downloadable order form, please go to our website at http://gsks.seg.org.