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Welcome to the Geology Club at North Carolina State University
Recent News:
09-21-2011: Opportunities for students
Make sure to check the opportunities page for recent employment and scholarship opportunities
09-21-2011: Job Opportunity
Geothermal Field Geologist
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Natural Resources Scientist 2
SALARY RANGE: $3549 􀂱 $4653 per month per month
($3443 􀂱 $4513 with 3% temporary reduction)
Important Note: From July 1, 2011 through June 29, 2013
a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most positions.
For specific information on the Temporary Salary Reduction, click here.
TYPE OF POSITION: Project. Project is scheduled for 15 months.
This position is represented by the WPEA.
Important Note: Once appointed to this position the
incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other
representation fees within the first 30 days of employment.
LOCATION: Olympia, WA
CLOSES: Open until filled
ô€¸ Temperature-Gradient Drilling ô€'± Work with lead geologist to log
cuttings and record progress from up to 5 drilled boreholes. Would
also be required to report daily drilling progress, provide guidance
to the drilling subcontractor, make on-the-fly decisions during
drilling activity, and to report significant drilling setbacks to lead
geologist if necessary.
ô€¸ Hot spring water chemistry sampling ô€'± With the aid of the lead
geologist or independently, garner access to sites, gather
necessary sampling materials and supplies, and travel to multiple
hot spring locations within the state of Washington in order to
sample waters and afterward transport samples to designated
laboratory for analysis.
ô€¸ Temperature-Depth Logging ô€'± Assist another geologist or work
independently to measure the geothermal gradient in existing
water wells. Incumbent would also be required to assist in
scheduling testing with private parties and pump installers.
ô€¸ Upload of field-gathered data into related databases and some
data entry and support of existing geologic databases.
ô€¸ Bachelors Degree in Geology
ô€¸ Expert in Word, Access, and Excel
ô€¸ Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, ability to follow
instructions remotely, independently, and with little supervision
ô€¸ Ability to lift 40 lbs
ô€¸ Knowledge of database management and ability to use ArcGIS
ô€¸ Masters Degree and two years of related experience
ô€¸ Experience in water sampling for chemical analysis.
ô€¸ Working knowledge of water well construction.
ô€¸ Strong organizational and communication skills.
􀂃 Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
􀂃 The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
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This recruitment is open to who meets the required qualifications for this position.
To be considered for this position, please submit:
ô€¸ A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to
the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special
position requirements. Please indicate in your letter of interest how you
learned of this opportunity.
ô€¸ A completed application ô€'± DNR Job Application , official academic
transcript(s) and a Resume
ô€¸ The names of three to five professional references.
ô€¸ An online voluntary Applicant Profile Questionnaire. (This form is not
required and is submitted online. Please do not print out and send in with
application materials).
The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate
Submit all materials by the closing date to:
Electronic method preferred
OR other method
email@example.com Melody Wolf
Department of Natural
Olympia, WA 98504-7033
NOTE: Please indicate 2011-09-7107the subject line of your e-mail.
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and
correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that the state may verify
information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from
applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
Questions? Please contact Dave Norman at phone number (360) 902-1439 or email
us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
09-02-2011: T-Shirt Winner for the Best Earth Quake Story
Congratulations Felisha Whitehead! Felisha won a free Geology Club T-shirt!
09-02-2011: Two internships available, APPLY NOW!
Two positions available at the Museum of Natural Sciences.
One is funded by the state of NC for 10 hours per week.
The other is funded by NSF for 10 hours per week during the school year,
and full time in the summer.
They have had very good results getting the alums from the lab into graduate school and jobs.
If interested contact:
Chris Tacker, Ph.D., P.G., Curator of Geology
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences http://www.naturalsciences.org/
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-10
09-02-2011: Joint meeting: AEG & ASCE - Thursday, September 29, 2011 6-9 pm
Joint Dinner/Meeting
The Carolinas Section of the
Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists
The Western Branch, North Carolina Section of
the American Society of Civil Engineers
Guest speaker:
Jennifer Bauer, President,
Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists
North Carolina Geological Survey Landslide Hazard Mapping Program –
What We Learned and How You Can Use It
Talk and Dinner: 6:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, September 29, 2011
South Bar of Pack's Tavern
Asheville, North Carolina
Meeting Details
Place: South Bar of Pack's Tavern
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM social hour, 7:00 dinner, 8:00 speaker
Cost: ASCE and AEG Members $25, non-members $30, students FREE with college ID
Reservations: Please make reservations with Fred Love or John Garner by Monday, September 26, 2011
Phone for Fred: 828-989-0645, email: email@example.com
Email for John: firstname.lastname@example.com
Jenn's bio:
Jennifer Bauer has been involved in landslide mapping for the last 5½ years. Prior to June 30, 2011, she was a member of the Landslide Hazard Mapping Team for the North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS). In this position she utilized the GIS environment for remote sensing, data collection and interpretation for county-wide map production. Ms. Bauer divided her work time between hiking the mountains of North Carolina to locate and map landslides in the field, analyzing the data and finalizing the maps in the office, responding to landslide emergency events, and doing public outreach. Before joining the NCGS in November 2005, Ms. Bauer worked with MACTEC Engineering and Consulting first as a field geologist, and then as construction materials testing laboratory manager. In these positions, she gained a strong background in subsurface investigations and engineering properties of soil, aggregate and concrete, and was exposed to many engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing projects.
Ms. Bauer earned her B.S. with Highest Honors in Geology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 2001. She is a licensed geologist in North Carolina.
Ms. Bauer's experience with the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists began in 2002 as Secretary of the Carolinas Section. Since then, she has held the office of Vice Chair and Chair of the Carolinas Section, was a member of the Section/Chapter Support Committee, co-chaired the Governance Committee, and served on the Executive Council as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President/President-Elect, and now as President. In her time away from starting a geology consulting business or AEG, Ms. Bauer enjoys mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and adventure racing. She currently resides in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina with her husband Brian, dog Maddie, and cat Kitty.
In July 2011, the North Carolina General Assembly eliminated funding for the North Carolina Geological Survey Landslide Hazard Mapping Program. The Hurricane Recovery Act of 2005 authorized the program after two tropical cyclones passed over the mountains of North Carolina in September 2004, triggering over 400 landslides. The purpose of the program was to create county-level digital landslide hazard maps for use by the public, local governments, and emergency managers to identify landslide hazard areas, and increase awareness of this hazard in western North Carolina. During the course of mapping four counties, the team developed an extensive geodatabase, standardized the mapping process, helped develop an online map viewer to distribute the maps to the public, and responded to landslide events and numerous inquiries from the public concerning landslides.
The maps were created in a Geographic Information System (GIS), using remote sensing of the LiDAR digital elevation model and aerial photographs, followed by field work to map and collect data at landslide and landslide deposit locations for model calibration. This information was analyzed and input into a GIS-based Stability Index Map (SIMMAP) to model hazard zones for debris flow initiation given specified input parameters and conditions. From the SINMAP-generated high-hazard zones, the Debris Flow Pathways map was then modeled to show where debris flows might travel.
This talk will discuss the benefits of the mapping program, what was learned about landslides in western North Carolina during the process, how the audience can use the maps and information, and lessons learned from this experience.
About Pack's Tavern
Downtown Asheville at 20 South Spruce Street
Pack's Tavern is in the historic Hayes Hopson building in the middle of Pack Square Park. Built in 1907 and older than most of the more famous Asheville landmarks, the Hayes Hopson building has long served its community. It has served as a lumber supplier, an automotive supply company, and in more recent history, the renowned Bill Stanley's Barbeque and Bluegrass. But hidden behind steel doors in the basement lies a Hayes Hopson secret. These heavy doors open to a dark chamber that leads under South Spruce Street and once continued to adjacent buildings. The Hayes Hopson building has supplied lumber, auto parts, BBQ to Asheville but during the Prohibition years it supplied illegal liquor to local scofflaws (people who disobeyed the dry laws of the Volstead Act) via this underground passage.
The repeal of the Volstead Act in 1932 changed the laws in the early months of 1933 to allow the distribution and sale of alcohol. This new change made the Hayes Hopson building no longer needed for the vast distribution of the illegal whiskey through the Western North Carolina counties. Therefore the building needed to change its purpose and became a popular automotive and appliance center. Pack's Tavern initiated restoration efforts in the summer of 2009. Much care was taken to expose the original brick, original tongue-and-groove ceiling and wood trusses, and to uncover the 100-year-old flooring. Today, you'll find a tavern beautifully restored to Prohibition-Era grandeur.
What separates Pack's Tavern from other establishments is our unique variety of craft beer. We carefully pair beer styles with food items on the menu so you can experience the remarkable compatibility of food and beer. We rotate 30 or more local, national, and international craft beers to offer the best selection available. We have established partnerships with individual breweries and distributors that will allow us to debut new creations, feature limited quantity selections, and to make available the most sought after beers and breweries. We also offer carefully selected bottled beers that represent many styles and breweries around the world. Pack's Tavern's knowledgeable staff will introduce you to the fascinating world of craft beer and its inherent complement to a great meal.
Directions: Take I-40 to I-240. Take I-240 to exit 5B, Charlotte Street. Turn south onto Charlotte Street, right onto Eagle Street, right on South Spruce Street.
Parking: The Asheville City government allows free public parking after 5 p.m. and on weekends and holidays for Pack Square Park visitors on Marjorie Street, adjacent to Pack's Tavern. You can also find the Pack Plaza Parking Deck on Biltmore Avenue -- simply walk out the back onto Market Street, only a block from Pack's Tavern. Another option is the College Street Parking Deck, directly across from the Courthouse and only a block from Pack's.
08-16-2011: AEG SOCIAL EVENT! WED, AUGUST 24th--- DURHAM BULLS vs NORTHFOLK TIDE----
AEG Social Event Announcement
<<< Wednesday, August 24, 2011 >>>
Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tide
The AEG Carolinas Section would like to cordially invite you to attend an upcoming social event Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 to watch the Durham Bulls take on the Norfolk Tide. The game will begin at 7:05 PM and the early birds will be able to meet at Tyler's Taproom (next door to the Bull Athletic Park) from 5 to 7 PM for happy hour and/or dinner before the game.
Tickets: $8 per person; Children 5 & Under are FREE!
Where: The Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP) Terrace Reserve – along the 1st baseline.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
-Gates opens at 6:05p.m.
-Game starts at 7:05p.m.
It is very important that we get a head count of attendees, so that we may request additional seating if needed. Therefore, please RSVP by August 17th!
If you have any questions feel free to email Adam Phillips at firstname.lastname@example.com
Adam Phillips
Environmental Services Division
Business Development
SGS North America, Inc. - Laboratory
5500 Business Drive
US-28405-Wilmington, NC
Mobile: +01-919-451-2553
Fax: +01-910-350-1557
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
04-26-2011: NGWA Career Center- Jobs and Internships
April 22, 2011
The academic year will soon be coming to a close, and that means students searching for summer internships and new graduates looking for jobs in the groundwater industry. NGWA's career center is a great tool for narrowing the search to positions with reputable ground water employers. Please remind your students and recent graduates to explore our career center and its job board, it is free to search for members and nonmembers.
We are currently working on the internship board in order to provide a variety of quality positions to our student members, as we know internships are essential to gaining vital work experience and can lead to full-time positions after graduation. If you are aware of any open positions that you would like to post, please do so here. We want to make our career center as helpful as possible to both our student and professional members.
Let me know if you have any comments or questions, I'd be happy to help. Don't forget you can also stay in touch by following us on Facebook and Twitter!
rachel jones | student membership liaison |
national ground water association — dedicated to advancing groundwater knowledge
601 dempsey road | westerville, ohio 43081 | usa
800 551.7379 (614 898.7791), x 504 | fax 614 898.7786
www.ngwa.org | www.wellowner.org | www.groundwateradventurers.org
explore solutions to "meeting groundwater challenges in uncertain times" at the 2011 ngwa ground water summit may 1-5 in baltimore
3/26/2011- Boy Scout Geology Merit Badge
This event was a huge success! We had 23 boyscouts visit us on campus. The ages ranged from 11-13. They were a great bunch of kids and already knew so much about Geology. So much in fact, we had them take turns leading discussion about rocks, minerals, the interior Earth, Earth history and much more. We are excited to do this again next year!
Big special thanks to our student volunteers: Heidi Edwards, Rebekah Givens, Jules Johnston and recent alumni volunteer Michael Munoz!
03-30-2011: Geology Officer Re- Elections
If you are interested in running for officer positions for 2011-2012 year, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your name and the position you would like to run for. We will be voting at the end of April! Cheers!
03-30-2011: Field Camp Scholarships- Deadline 4/15
03-30-2011: 4/7- North Ridge Elementary School Expo
The North Ridge Elementary Science Expo Needs You !!
North Ridge Elementary School (Harps Mill Road in North Raleigh, just east of Falls of Neuse) is holding its' First Science Expo on Thursday, April 7th from 6-8 PM.
We need approximately 20 scientists/engineers to review & discuss the projects with the students and score them. We use a very easy and generous scoring system, so don't let the word "score" scare you away!
The time commitment is small – just two (2) hours. "Real, Live Scientists" need to arrive around 5:45 pm on April 7th. They will evaluate projects, interview student scientists, present ribbons and certificates, and have a blast as the students get excited about science and math!
We will have evaluation forms, and scoring instructions ready for you on Expo Night. No prep work required!
If you're interested or know someone who is (friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc), please contact Stephen Schneider at firstname.lastname@example.com or 919-447-5105
03-30-2011: 3/31- AEG Speakers come to NCSU!
The Carolinas Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists and the AEG Student Chapter at NCSU will present a pizza dinner seminar on careers in geology at 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Jordan Hall at NC State the University. Our presentations will be very informal – four geologists will talk for about 20 minutes each on their careers and specialties: engineering geology and environmental geology in both the public and private sectors. You will be able to ask questions during and after our presentations. We may answer many of your questions about geology as a profession and careers in geology during these presentations, but we welcome more questions from the audience about the topics we didn't cover. The speakers will be:
Brad Worley, L.G.
Brad graduated from UNC-Wilmington with a BS in Geology in 1995 and an MS in Geology in 2000. He is a Project Geological Engineer in Raleigh at the North Carolina Department of Transportation, where he works on geotechnical investigations for foundation designs on new/relocated bridges and/or roadways.
Carolyn Bachl, J.D.
Carolyn received her BS in geology from UNC-Chapel Hill and her MS in geology from Vanderbilt University. After investigating environmentally impaired property for 4 years as an environmental consultant, she turned in her steel-toed boots for law books and earned a JD from UNC-Chapel Hill. Carolyn's legal practice has been in the fields of environmental and energy law. She has counseled clients on compliance with all major federal and state laws regarding pollution control and resource protection (e.g., National and State Environmental Policy Acts, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA, N.C. Coastal Area Management Act and state stormwater management regulations). Carolyn worked for Kilpatrick Stockton LLP for six years and currently works for the North Carolina Department of Commerce in its Energy Division.
Dave Duncklee, L.G.
Dave earned a BS in geology from NC State in 1983 with graduate study in geophysics. His career in geology began with a foundation/civil engineering consulting firm in Charlotte but shifted to environmental projects in the late 1980's as many environmental regulations took hold. In 1988, he left the engineering firm to work with a startup business in Raleigh consisting mostly of geologists and hydrogeologists. He eventually became branch manager of a staff of 25, but decided to leave in 1996 to begin his own firm along with Tom Dunham, a geologist from New York. The firm began in Tom's condominium off Avent Ferry Road, across the street from Sammy's. Today we are located in Cary with projects located throughout the southeastern US. Married for 28 years with five children ranging in age from 24 to 16, home has been in Cary since 1991. He is the treasurer of AEG Carolinas Section, a member of the ITRC Environmental Molecular Diagnostics Team, and has recently been elected to the board of the PAMS Foundation here at NC State.
Rick Kolb, L.G.
Rick received his Bachelor's in geology from the University of Montana in 1979 and his Master's in geology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981. He worked as a production geologist in the Louisiana offshore for Mobil Oil in New Orleans from 1982 to 1990 before realizing he did not want to spend the rest of his life in the heat of Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma, so he made a career change. He was hired by Law Engineering in Raleigh and started there in the summer of 1990. He worked at Law, which was bought by MACTEC Engineering and Consulting in 2003, until August 2010, when he made a change, from a 3,000-person firm to a 12-person firm, Duncklee & Dunham. He has always worked on environmental projects, though from 1998-2000 he also worked in Law's geotechnical department, doing bridge-foundation projects for NCDOT. Most of his workday is spent conducting site assessments, reviewing reports, managing projects, and talking to clients and prospective clients.
About AEG
Rick is the student liaison for the Carolinas Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists. AEG is a national organization (www.aegweb.org) that has sections throughout the United States (e.g., Carolinas Section - www.aegcarolinas.org), Canada and South Africa, and national headquarters in Denver. AEG's annual meeting was in Charleston last year and will be in Anchorage this year. As an incentive for geology students to interact with practicing geologists, AEG offers free membership for students, the Carolinas Section pays students' entry into our section's quarterly dinner meetings in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville and Greensboro, and our section offers travel grants to students who make presentations at AEG's national meetings. The AEG Foundation also offers scholarships to college students. We welcome your attendance at our next meeting in Raleigh on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 5:30-9 PM at Sparian's Bowling Boutique and Bistro in the North Hills area of Raleigh.
For those of you interested, after our presentation we will convene to Sammy's and we will buy those of legal age a beverage or two, and tell more stories about the wonderful careers in geology.
03-16-2011: RSVP today if you are attending AEG 3/19
Please RSVP Paul Federline at firstname.lastname@example.com if you are planning on attending the free environmental equipment training seminar on 3/19!
The Carolinas Section of the
Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists
Guest Speaker:
AEG President Bruce Hilton
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Sacramento, California
California's High-Speed Train:
How to Cross Active Faults at 250 MPH
10:00 AM, Thursday, April 7, 2011
Room 1132, Jordan Hall
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Bruce's Abstract:
In 1996, California passed legislation that appropriated funds to begin environmental-permitting processes for the first high-speed rail system in the U.S. that could operate at speeds up to 250 mph and provide a system that would enable travelers to go from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 2 hours. In 2009, Californians approved Proposition 1A, resulting in $10 billion in bond sales followed by $2.25 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Stimulus) dollars that spring‐boarded a
system‐wide project design now well underway. Geotechnical and geological engineering hazards across nearly 800 miles of the high-speed corridor are daunting challenges. Among these, the project crosses 42 faults that require analysis and mitigation to ensure passenger safety and relatively uninterrupted
revenue service.
Bruce's talk focuses on the history and project components of High Speed Train systems, the overall technical challenges, and in particular the risk‐based methods of analysis and mitigation alternatives developed at fault crossings.
Bruce's Resumé
Mr. Hilton began his career at Leighton & Associates in Southern California in 1978 and continued his career in Northern California with Kleinfelder, Inc. since 1993. His focus has been with engineering geology of private and public projects throughout the United States during his 32 years in the business. He is Kleinfelder's Chief Engineering Geologist and, in this role, is responsible for the quality, external exposure, marketing, and mentorship throughout the firm. His experience spans both environmental and engineering geology with emphasis on geomorophology, fault studies, landslides and slope stability, GIS, dams and transportation, and soil and groundwater contamination assessments. He resides in Sacramento California with his wife and enjoys, volleyball, golf, and body surfing
03-14-2011: AEG Event: Field Equipment Basics 3/19
AEG Event
Pine Environmental Services Inc. in conjunction with the AEG Carolinas Section is pleased to offer a free training on "Field Equipment Basics." Pine Environmental Services will hold the training at their facility in Raleigh NC.
Date: Saturday, March 19th 2011
Time: 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Pine Environmental Services Inc.
8411 Garvey Dr., Suite 113
Raleigh NC 27616
Please RSVP by March 17th to Paul Federline at email@example.com
Training will include:
· Power Point presentation on equipment basics
o Choosing the correct equipment for your job
o Calibration procedures
o The do's and don'ts regarding proper use of the equipment
o Review common mistakes made in the field and how to avoid them
· We will have a Round Robin setup
o Stations with the most commonly used equipment will be available for hands on training
o Training participants will personally calibrate the equipment
o Review and understand the equipment menu
o Understand various types of data logging options for each piece
o Set up, run tests, and download recorded data
We are expecting this to be a 3-4 hour event. There will be donuts, bagels and beverages available in the morning and lunch will be provided at noon. All attendees are welcome to stay as long as needed to allow them to visit all the equipment stations and become confident on how to operate each piece. Pine is excited to provide this educational opportunity to increase equipment knowledge and we look forward to seeing everyone on March 19th.
From west of Raleigh (Greensboro)
Take I-40 east towards Raleigh, Take exit 283 I-540 then stay left for I-540 E towards US-70, drive 13.6 miles and take exit 14 - Falls of Neuse Rd. Turn left onto Falls of Neuse and drive 1 mile, turn Right onto Durant Rd. and drive 2 miles. Turn Right onto Garvey Dr. We are in the last brick building on the right about 0.2 miles.
From Downtown Raleigh
Head North on S. McDowell St./ US-401, Continue to follow US-401 N. for 6.3 miles. Turn slight left onto Capital BLVD/ US-1 N. and drive 4.4 miles (about 1 mile north of 540) and turn Left onto Durant Rd. drive 0.5 miles and turn Left onto Garvey Dr. We are in the last brick building on the right about 0.2 miles.
Feel free to contact Paul Federline with any questions: Office 919-713-0008, Cell 919-333-6287 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
03-14-2011: Need Volunteers! Geology Merit Badge!
We need volunteers to help instruct the 2011 NC State Geology Boy Scout Merit Badge! The Geology Club has volunteered the past two years and it is a blast! We need at least 3 volunteers to help. Please let us know if you are available to come at any time during this event!
The 2011 Merit Badge College Saturday, March 26th :
8:30 Opening on brickyard
9:00 Instruction begins
12:00 Lunch (delivered to your location) and Q&A with students/faculty
3:30 Instruction ends
We need your help! Please respond ASAP! email@example.com
Here is the lesson plan from last year:
Lesson Plan for Geology Merit Badge
Merit Badge College at NC State University
Instructors: David Garrett, PG, PE (BS Geology '83, MCE '94)
Jules Johnston , Greg Youngblood
The course will be interactive with a "field trip" and laboratory work in Jordan Hall. Ms. Johnston has arranged for access to classroom/laboratory space, which provides opportunity for "hands on" rock and mineral identification and a demonstration of a petrographic microscope and possibly other tools. I will visit the Geology Department in advance to confirm permission through faculty contacts. I will also contact the Athletic Department for permission to access the lobby of Reynolds Coliseum to observe fossiliferous marble slabs within the interior. I will perform a walking tour of the planned campus route from the brickyard to confirm four of five stops for our "field trip" (including Reynolds Coliseum and the Rocky Branch restoration project and greenway).
Logistics: The study of geology and Boy Scouts both emphasize "outdoor education" so we will maintain that tradition for the first part of our day. We will start instruction on the brickyard immediately after the opening. We have a lot of things to cover in a short time, so we will begin at 9:00 with no transportation delays. In the event of inclement weather, we'll be moving from building to building in short increments for shelter, so we should be OK. Weather forecast for Saturday is "iffy" as of this writing. I've been informed that University transportation is available on a limited basis. We will not enter any building without permission – only Jordan Hall and the Coliseum (for a few minutes), possibly DH Hill Library for some quiet lecture if the weather is really bad. I plan to start under the shelter behind the Erdahl-Cloyd student center wing of the library, weather permitting.
My assistants will help with setting up and taking down one or more field demonstrations (discussed below) and they will be available for crowd control and support of the instruction. For instance, I plan to divide our group of 25 into smaller groups to look at outcrops, the stream, and the field demonstration. My assistants will help with the demonstration and I will work with small groups at the stream and the outcrop. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in the field demonstration.
The University's facilities and natural areas will be respected at all times. There will be no hammering on outcrops nor digging in the stream. Scouts will be kept on the trail or in groups of no more than six at a time when observing the stream features from the banks. No scout will be allowed to climb on the rocks or enter the stream. We will bring our own maps, tools (for display) and materials for the instruction. We will be on the "buddy system" for the duration of the day, from the start at the brick yard to finish at the brick yard. Mr. Unsworth will join us between 11 am - 12 pm at Jordan Hall and lead some of the afternoon activities in the lab.
9 - 9:30 am "GEOLOGY ROCKS!" – Lead by Jules Johnston and Greg Youngblood. we'll make this exciting and fun
Discussion of what is geology and how earth processes and products normally studied under the purview of geology affect our everyday lives
Topics – geologic maps, basic rock types and structures, brief discussion of plate tectonics, erosion and sedimentation processes, building materials, geologic hazards, fuels, the role of geology in environmental matters, and how we study geology (tools and resources) – "white board" lecture with student interaction
The scouts will be taking notes as field geologists would – we'll have them observe and record what they see – and I will use the merit badge requirement form to stage the discussion so they can fill out the form as we go – I'll get cheap clip boards (they'll keep them) for note taking
9:30 - 10:30 Walking tour of campus buildings to observe building materials derived from various geologic resources – bricks (obviously), slate, granite, limestone (neat fossils in the Reynolds Coliseum lobby as I recall), aggregates for asphalt and concrete; we'll consider "urban" geology concerns with respect to storm runoff, water supply, and water quality
10:30 - 10:45 PIT STOP, either at Reynolds Coliseum or main Student Center
10:45 - 12 Visit the Rocky Branch stream restoration project between Carmichael gym and Pullen Park; we'll consider the effects of urban runoff and recent attempts to protect streams and water quality, noting basic stream morphological features that have been recreated; we'll have a field demonstration of a "sedimentation table" that models a stream flow at different gradients, hence different energy levels, and the effects on sedimentation; another demonstration will be the "shake test" to observe the differential settling rate of different material gradations; we'll observe some natural sediments with a hand lens – I have a hand lens for each scout that they may take home – the sediments will be brought in from another site, not the restored stream bed
Along the greenway we will visit two outcrops to look at rock type, structural and sedimentary features, and demonstrate methods for "reading" the rocks; we'll refer to the geologic maps and a topo map to correlate what we see on the ground with the map; I will have some hand specimens from various sites for comparison of the rock types, then we'll take the short hike to Jordan Hall
12 - 1 pm Weather permitting, we'll have lunch outside Jordan Hall, where there is map of North Carolina made from native rock types – we'll refer to the NC Geologic Map and make it a "working lunch"; we'll discuss what types of courses geology students take and career opportunities; I will review what I do as a consultant and briefly showcase a real project – discussing how I acquired the data and what I used it for; 15 minutes supervised FREE TIME
1 - 2:15 pm Inside Jordan Hall to see the classrooms and labs – we'll examine the Geology Departments rocks and minerals, using some of the more durable lab equipment (e.g., color charts, scratch plates) and hand lenses for identification and (hopefully) we will have a petrographic microscope set up to peek through; the assistants and I can work 3 or 4 stations where the students rotate on 5-minute intervals; time permitting, we'll look at maps and other resources and equipment as we are allowed access
2:30 - 3:30 Question and Answer – Ms. Johnston will lead group discussion to review the requirement form while I discuss each scout's progress one-on-one, off to the side in the same room; I'll only have a couple of minutes which each one, so the group discussion will be very important
3:30 - 4 pm Transport back to Brick Yard for closing ceremony; University vans would be appreciated, as it will have been a long day; I will return to the brickyard and all scouts in our group will be accounted for at the closing
10-27-2010: Need famous students 11/28!
A message from Dr. Karl Wegmann:
Hi all.
I am looking for a few students to join me for filming of field work
at one of the millpond Legacy Sediment sites along Richland Creek
(Umstead State Park) tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm. The College of PAMS is
making a new promotional video (You Tube, etc) and they want to film
students conducted in field work. Here is your chance to become more
famous than you already are. If you, or someone you know (Jules,
please post to Geology Club listserve) would like to help me out by
joining me in the field tomorrow for 2 hours ( 2 pm to 4 pm) in
Umstead State Park I would be very appreciative.
Please email and let me know. We will leave from my office at 2 pm tomorrow.
Please bring field clothes / shoes that you do not mind getting wet in
the stream. I'll provide the shovels, etc...
Karl W. Wegmann, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Dept. of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences
2800 Faucette Drive, Jordan Hall 1125
Campus Box 8208
Raleigh, NC 27695-8208
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10-20-2010: 400 6th graders: Volunteers Needed!!
Wendell Middle School just contacted the Geology Club requesting our aid in teaching their 400 6th Graders Rocks and Minerals! I do not have the dates yet, however, their Earth Science Unit will be ending in less than 2 weeks! So we need to get the word out for volunteers!!
Date: TBA
Time: 8:10- Noon , 4 groups between 80-100 children
Topic: 6th Grade Rocks and Minerals- How are minerals created in the Earth?
Outcome: Understand how rocks and minerals are different and to identify the different properties.
Katherine Almiquist, Education Outreach Coordinator, has lesson plans and activites already established for K-Highschool. For our members who are unaware, they are posted on orgsync under the files tab! So you do not have to create a plan yourself, we work together on projects like these! We are looking for AT LEAST 4 volunteers to lead these 6th graders in hands-on activites.. smashing caclite...fun stuff like that!
We will provide you with futher details on this event soon! Keep your eyes peeled for the event date, this is going to be a lot of fun!
10-20-2010: Education Outreach ROCKS Hillside NT HS!
Can you imagine learning about minerals without getting to taste halite? Adding acid to and smashing calcite? Writing your name with graphite?
Over the course of two days, NC State's Geology Club provided hundreds of mineral and rock samples, along with identification supplies, a petrographic microscope, and, of course, a rock hammer and extra calcite for smashing to 84 high school students! Supplies for such a large number of students are difficult for schools to come by with recent budget cuts, and teaming up with the university is a great way for students to get hands on experience, as well as meet a geologist in person.
Students were excited to put into practice everything they'd learned about in class. Each class also got to learn about career options as a geologist, what it takes to study geology in college, and where geology can take them. (Did I hear someone say field camp?) Several students were so inspired they stayed afterward for personal thanks and even hugs! It is so meaningful to overhear two 15 year olds say to each other, "I can't believe I could go to college to study rocks!" "You better believe I'm going to ace this class!" By the end of the first day, students were asking if they could skip other classes to practice with more rocks!
A huge THANK YOU to Emily Rathmell for contacting us, and for taking the time to dedicate a full class period for each student to get hands on practice with rocks and minerals!
10-19-2010: Mt. MEAS - Open House Project Completed
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The Geology Club pulled there creative forces together and built Mt. MEAS! We have donated this display to MEAS for student recruitment events!
Great work everyone! Thank you for all of your help!
The Geology Club brainstormed ideas during the September meeting and invisioned a huge mountain that stood at least 10 feet tall. So we had a team get together to implement this vision. Jay Calendine sought out for the material and he found the perfect mountain building tools! Jules Johnston and Jeff Bowman worked in Jules garage to put this mountain together. Ryan Unsworth joined them and helped brainstorm ideas on how to get started. We came up with a plan and poof....Mt. MEAS was ready for the OPEN HOUSE EVENT!
Mt. MEAS was a hit at PAMS Open House event! People took pictures, more importantly, Mt. MEAS attracted many potential students! Ryan and Jules worked the event along with our faculty advisor Dr. Del Bohnenstiehl, Dr. David McConnell , Dr. Carrie Thomas, and Maggie Puryear. It was a fantastic team! We generated many interested students who will be visiting our department next Spring!
The Geology Club is donating a new OPEN HOUSE display to MEAS!
The Geology Club is dedicated to helping our department out whenever and where ever we can. The PAMS OPEN HOUSE is a great opportunity to generate new geology majors for our department!
Many of our amazing Geology Club members have volunteered at the PAMS OPEN HOUSE in the recent past. During the open house events, our volunteers talk to prospective students about their fantastic experiences in the Geology Department and educate and answer any questions about the diverse field of opportunities/carreers within geologic sciences. We are still looking for volunteers for this event, so please RSVP if you can make it!
Another important aspect, every OPEN HOUSE event the Geology Club gathers appealing props that entices prospective students to approach our table including, dinosaur fossils, rocks, minerals, hammers etc. Last year we donated a picture album of our many recent Geology field trips and it was a hit!
However, there are many colleges at this OPEN HOUSE event and many of them have elaborate displays. Our Geology Club has decided to top everyone of these elaborate displays because...well...let's face it, Geology is awesome, hence, we are awesome! The Geology Club is going to make our departments display as awesome as we know we are! Unfortunately, our department does not have the funding to spruce up the display table, however, fortunately the Geology Club has the funding for this!
I am looking for your suggestions and creativity! We are making a new display board as well as informational flyers to hand out to students.
NEW DISPLAY: I have the old display board which has out dated pictures and a few descriptions. Our space is limited to a table, but I know we can create something elaborate and fantastic that can be easily transported. I believe we can set up a monitor as well where we can loop anything from pictures to information, but I need to confirm this first. So post your ideas to the forum! We need to plan an arts and crafts day! If you are interested, please post your availability to the OPEN HOUSE PROJECT forum!
INFORMATIONAL FLYERS: The informational flyers are also a bit out dated. So if you have any ideas or if you want to take it upon yourself to create an informational flyer, please do so! You can upload your flyer on orgsync under the files tab. We will also work on these during our arts and crafts day, so please post your availability to the OPEN HOUSE PROJECT forum.
This will be a lot of fun! Looking forward to hearing your ideas!!
We need to have this finished before the Open House on Saturday, October 16th.
09-29-2010: Job Opportunity!
There is a position open right now at Strongbow Exploration for a gold exploration geologist. They are looking to fill it with someone who can work full time starting mid October and are looking for fresh, recently graduated geologists with a either a master's or bachelor's. If you could forward this on to anyone you know that may be interested and please post it on orgsync, I would be very grateful.
To those interested in hearing more about this position, please send me your resume and contact phone number to email@example.com BY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30.
-Brian Dombroski
09-21-2010: Volunteers Needed!! Open House Oct. 16th
From Maggie Puryear:
This year's Open House is October 16 from 9-1. Could the Geology Club get students to volunteer to help with recruiting for the undergraduate program? Usually we have students volunteer from either 9-11 or 11-1:30. I need the later group to stay a little while after it ends to help clean up and get the stuff back to Jordan. We probably need at least 2 volunteers per session.
Also, can the Geology Club gather up all the cool geology stuff to decorate the table? You did a fantastic job last year picking out stuff, and the table looked great. We will need to get all the stuff together the day before Open House and get it into Talley Student Center.
Can you help us out this year? Thanks.
Michelle Sclafani and Rebekah Givens have volunteered for the 9-11 time slots already.
There will be one or 2 more recruiting events in February, but the dates have only been set for one of them. It is an evening event at Carter-Finley Stadium, and it will be on Friday, Feb. 25. It is usually a neat event, since it is held in Vaughn Towers, and they have a tour of the box seating for the stadium. We need a few volunteers for these events as well.
03-01-2010: Boy Scout Geology Merit Badge
Calling all Geologists!!!!
Saturday April 10th, 8- 4
We need volunteers to help instruct Geology merit badge to a group of 25 Boy Scouts in the Raleigh area as part of the 2010 NC State Merit Badge College. Last year, this event was an enormous success as we had faculty and students from 6 different departments on campus instructing merit badges in 10 science-based areas. This year we are expanding the opportunities for the attending Scouts and we still wish for MEAS to be a part of this outreach program.
Please contact us, firstname.lastname@example.com for more information or if you plan on attending. Simply RSVP to this event only if you are certain you can make it. We need volunteers, we can't let these kids down!
03-01-2010: New Committees and Programs
NCSU Geology Club has many great programs and committees! For more information, come to our meetings, become a member on orgsync or just send us an email
- Geoscience Education Outreach Program email@example.com
-Big Rock Little Rock Mentoring Program firstname.lastname@example.com
- Geology News Letter Committee - email@example.com
- Events Committee- email@example.com
- Public Relations Committee- firstname.lastname@example.com
- Fundraising Committee- firstname.lastname@example.com
- Social Committee- firstname.lastname@example.com
02-28-2010: Meet the officers of the Geology Club
Dr. DelWayne Bohnenstiehl - Geology Club Faculty Advisor
Dr. David McConnell- GeoScience Education Outreach Program Faculty Advisor
Julie Anna (Jules) Johnston- President and Director of Geology News Letter Committee
Cody Hunt- President and Director of GeoScience Education Outreach Program
Katherine Almquist- Director of GeoScience Education Outreach Program
Evan Riddle- Vice President and Director of Fundraising Committee
Ryan Unsworth- Treasurer and Director of Events Committee
Jeff Bowman- Director of Geology News Letter
Jon Whitely- Director of Public Relations
Megan Rumble- Secretary and Director of Social Committee
Greg Youngblood - Director of Information Technology
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By Lindsay Eckert
Tribune lifestyle editor
Kokomo — And those familiar voices singing back up is Lady Antebellum," WWKI's Kevin Burris says as the final notes of Darius Rucker's "Rock Me Mama" linger off the airwaves.
Moments later: "That's Montgomery Gentry with 'Rebels on the Run,' and that sound spinning in the background is a Hammond B3 organ," Burris adds.
I always listen to country radio, specifically WWKI, and I never knew those factoids. I'd heard both songs tons of times, in fact, I knew both songs. But, turns out, I didn't know them like Burris does – few do. The next time I heard them? I paid more attention to the backup voices of "Rock Me Mama" and I listened for the sound born by an organ in "Rebels on the Run." Burris didn't create the songs, but he created the context that made me think the next time I heard them.
"I try to know too much [about country radio] because I never want to say the same thing twice," Burris said about making the notes of songs something noteworthy in the minds of listeners.
Burris isn't hooked by the idea people know his voice; and it's not the excitement of a new-found career—Burris has been in the radio business for 34 years, 12 at WWKI – that makes him want to get out of bed at 3 a.m. and commute from Indianapolis for his morning show. Burris never told me what made him want to split his sleep into two different nap times to deliver moments into a microphone. And I never asked, because the answer illuminated the studio that is his home from 4:45 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
The answer lies in the smile no one sees when Burris interviews a guest: "People can get complacent in this job, but I challenge myself to always be better at something. I told myself, 'I want to be a really good interviewer.' I research interviewees [to ask them questions out of the norm], I tell them, 'Don't worry about the microphone, it's just you and me.' I want them to be comfortable, I want to know different things about them; that's when the best answers come out."
The answer lies in the constant wheel of creativity that drives transitions between songs or transitions between Chris Kiefer's newscasts and Burris's trivia questions, to a place of relevancy with a personal touch: "7-11 is giving out free slurpees today?" Burris asks me after seeing it on one of his studio TVs – The Weather Channel and local news have a permanent place on the two TVs that provoke moments like this one. "Kiefer loves free stuff! I'll tell Kiefer about it after he's finishing up the newscast [for a transition]."
Moments later the idea is crafted into a clever and seemingly off-the-cuff conversation for listeners: "I know you love free stuff, Kiefer, and today all 7-11s are giving out free slurpees." A conversation ensues. We learn something about Chris Kiefer and we now know where to get free slurpees.
It's that thought process, that interaction which confirmed the answer to the question I never needed to ask: Passion drives Burris – and maybe a tiny [insert a wink of sarcasm here]love for Indy Car racing; he really, really, like, really loves Indy Car racing. But, it's passion that answers the question I never had to ask.
"There was one time I was working at a radio station and the air conditioning was out in the lobby, it was the dead of summer and I was in my studio playing records with a working air conditioning. I could see the guy working on the air in that filthy hot heat through my window. He turned around and looked at me through the glass and just had that face like: 'Dude, I'd love to switch places with you.' I've never forgotten that. I never will. [Radio] is a great way to make a living, we're not getting rich. But, I never get down about my job. I really love it."
This is when I realized this column wasn't going to be about my experience as a DJ for a day. I came up with the idea to take on someone's job for a day, to throw myself into some unknown waters, then: Sink or swim and write about it. If I drown, I'll have my notepad to resuscitate me. If I swim, cool. It's all part of living the story in order to tell it. I have to feel a microphone in your hand to know what it's like to talk into it, I have to wake while the sun is still in its REM cycle to appreciate what your local DJ does every morning, I have to live the life he does—if only for a day. Sometimes I find out something about myself, sometimes I find out something about others. But, sometimes, someone else becomes the story and those are the moments that make me smile a little more when I write the sentences.
The moment when I know I'm writing about someone who loves what they do as much as I love what I do. That's truly living, whether it's living the story or not.
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At Nature Kids preschool a group of four and five years olds headed out of the building and onto the trail, eager to learn, The preschool, one of a handful in our area that emphasizes nature as its classroom, is located in Discovery Park. It's the perfect spot to let your feet, and your imagination run wild.
"I'm a tiger!" exclaimed one little girl. Soon the group came upon tracks in an open field.
"A print!" said one little explorer, who imagined it to be from a bear.
"My goodness friends. Do you really think that's a bear print?" asked Trixie Magsarili, Director of Nature Kids. "Yeah because it's bigger than a dog print," replied a child.
"We go out every day rain or shine. That's a big component our our program. We're outside every single day for about an hour hiking around, exploring, playing," said Magsarili.
Soon the kids were engrossed in a game of hide and seek in the tall brush. Calls of "Where are you?" "Boo!", and "I found you!" blended with sounds of the birds.
Families seek out the Nature Kids at Discovery Park program, which Magsarili said has a wait list right now. Sarah Sherlock, mother of one of the preschoolers gave her reason for bringing her daughter.
"Part of why I sent her here, is because I wanted to make sure going to school didn't mean she was now inside the house all the time," said Sherlock.
The children had been out for about half an hour when Magsarili suggested, "Let's go check out our trees that some of us planted last year." Off they went down the trail.
Far too many kids aren't getting enough outdoor play. It's what Dr. Pooja Tandon at Seattle Children's Research Institute discovered when she looked at nationwide data on preschoolers. The new study was published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
"We found almost half the children did not have even one parent supervised outdoor play opportunity every day. And these are three to five year old children," Dr. Tandon said.
Dr. Tandon said outdoor playtime is important to prevent childhood obesity. But there are many more benefits. Studies show kids who play outside improve physical and emotional health, and brain development. They get more Vitamin D and perhaps even better vision.
"I saw a woban bud," said a wide eyed girl, as she pointed out a robin, with its lunch. "It had a worm in its mouth," she exclaimed.
Finding time to take kids out is hard for working parents. Dr. Tandon said she's had to make a shift in her own family. For instance, during the dark winter months, they may go on walks with flashlights. They call friends to make outdoor playdates.
"When we're spending time together, can what we are doing be done outdoors?" she asks.
She also advised parents to talk with daycare providers about what opportunities the children have to play outdoors during the day. Some research shows preschoolers are sedentary 80% of the time they're in childcare. She said it may take nudging from parents to change that.
Something else the Seattle Children's Research Institute study revealed, parents took girls out to play less often than boys.
"I think there may be different expectations and norms around how we dress our little girls, how we encourage them to play," Dr. Tandon said.
Luckily for the girls at Nature Kids preschool, no one passed along the message to them. They laughed in delight as they ran down a rolling hill toward their next play destination, a log that doubled as a rocket ship. Next stop, the moon.


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By Jessica Bagley
The Tonawanda News
Tonawanda News — Another fun, snow-themed event is scheduled for Saturday, as the Tonawanda PTSA is hosting the 3rd Annual Winterfest with the help of the Tonawanda Recreation Department.
And the best part — all the events are free and open to everyone.
"It is a way to bring the whole community together ... that was my thought," said Elizabeth Olka, who started the event in 2012. "Plus, I absolutely love the winter, and in the city, we have never really done anything for the winter."
The fest, held at the Tonawanda Middle and High School, begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m., and a number of competitive events are scheduled.
Indoor three-on-three basketball games will take place for fourth-graders through 12th-graders.
"I think we have about 22 teams right now," Olka said.
Teams will also get a chance to beat out their competition during a snow sculpture competition, and hopefully, there will be enough snow on the ground for some fun.
Cooks will also face off in a chili cook-off. The chili must be in a crock pot and can be dropped off between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Judging in two categories, traditional and nontraditional, will began at 2 p.m.
"Last year, the winner in the nontraditional category made a chicken wing dip chili," Augie Beyer, an organizer of the cook-off, said. "And for the last two years, Mayor Pilozzi has been the victor in the traditional category."
The chili will be sold at 50 cents a bowl and first prize winners will receive prizes.
In addition to the competitions, there will also be snow fort building, and kids will have many chances to go inside and warm up. Movies will be playing on the auditorium throughout the day, and the pool will also be open with lifeguards on duty.
Other activities for kids include crafts and video games, like Just Dance. Those with the highest video games scores will receive prizes.
Food and drinks will be sold at the Cafe and a Chinese auction for kids will also take place.
The PTSA is looking for volunteers to set up, sell raffle tickets and help with the raffles.
Olka said outside organizations will be on site for the first time this year. The National Guard will attend, as well as the fire department explorers' club and UNYTS, a blood and organ donor organization.
"They approached us and asked if they could come, just to spread awareness." Olka said.IF YOU GO • WHAT: Third annual Tonawanda Winterfest • WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday • WHERE: Tonawanda Middle/High School • COST: Admission is free; food and drinks including chili to be sold Contact reporter Jessica Bagley at 693-1000, ext. 4150


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Beverly, formerly of Lynn — Richard J. "Dick" Essler, 49, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2013, in the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, following a brief illness.
Born in Beverly on February 22, 1964, he was the son of Thomas and Jean (Hook) Essler of South Carolina. He was raised and educated in Beverly and graduated from the Essex Agricultural School in Danvers in 1982.
He served our country with the U.S. Coast Guard. Dick had been employed with the Ira Group in Danvers for over five years. Dick enjoyed the outdoors, and especially loved fishing and camping with his family.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his former wife, Cynthia (Allen) Essler; his children, Steven, John and Kristen Essler, all of Lynn; his brother, David and his wife, Ruth Essler of South Carolina; and his sister, Deborah Essler of Bradford; his nieces, Jennifer and Hillary Essler; and his friend, JoAnn Spiller of California.
ARRANGEMENTS: Dick's family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, July 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Dick's name to the American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701. www.LyonsFuneral.com.


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Knoxville — Iowa State Savings Bank held its annual Customer and Community Appreciation Dinner today. The bank was expecting to serve around 800 people a free lunch.
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"This is a gift," Hoke said.
This was the seventh year for the appreciation dinner. It is intended to thank the community and the bank's customers for their continued support of Knoxville's hometown bank.


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I've got an interesting little book to recommend to you. And before I go any further, in the spirit of full disclosure, you should know I got this copy free – no strings attached; don't have to say anything good; don't have to say anything bad; don't have to say anything at all – but free, in hopes I would write something. And, with that out of the way, I want to recommend you read this book.
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Five seniors and a junior earned first-team honors on the 2012 all-Houston County volleyball team as selected by The Sun News. Northside head coach Jessica White was tapped for coach of the year honors after leading the Lady Eagles to their best season ever and a berth in the Class AAAAA state playoffs.
Aspen Coggins of Veterans earned a spot as the teams setter. She helped the Lady Warhawks to the Area 1-AAAA title and a berth in the state quarterfinals. In addition to her assist duties, Coggins produced 49 aces. Bobie Wilson of Northside is the teams libero, or defensive specialist. A Georgia Athletic Coaches Association all-star, Wilson averaged 5.8 digs per game.
The teams four hitters are: Jada Everett of Warner Robins; Courtnee Golfphin of Northside; Jalyn Slaughter of Veterans; and Sierra Woodman of Houston County. Everett earned all-Area 2-AAAAA honors. Golphin also was an all-area selection. She also averaged 2.7 kills per game. Slaughter, the teams only junior, was the Area 1-AAAA player of the year and finished the season among Georgias leaders in kills per game. Woodman averaged 2.2 kills and 2.3 digs per game. She also served 55 aces.
Several players earned honorable mention, as well. Viviana Garcia, Meagan Clark and Sydnie Hicks represent Houston County. Porsha Wilson and Jasmine Pennyman of Northside had strong seasons. At Perry, Debbie Velasquez led an improved squad. Veterans netters Erin Byars, Chloe Webb and Lauren Proulx all played roles in the Lady Warhawks success. Transfer Megan Hill and senior Christina Murray helped Warner Robins get back to the state playoffs.
Running site names all-stars
Several local harriers earned honors as members of the ga.milesplit.com South of the Border all-star team. On the girls side, Megan Asadian of Houston County and Abby Booth of Perry were named first-team. Josi Giovinazzo of Veterans was second team while Bethanie Bailey of Veterans and Valerie McClure of Westfield merited honorable mention. Former Veterans and current Mary Persons runner Anna Leigh Nix was tagged as the runner of the year.
For the boys, Clay Woolfolk of Veterans was named first-team. Perry runners Jimmy Mehserle, John Weaks and Jackson Reid earned second team while Nick Wilcox of Warner Robins received honorable mention.
Finishing strong
The Veterans girls basketball team recorded victories in its first two games of the season. Both wins came over teams from a higher classification.
The Lady Warhawks opened with a 45-41 win over Jones County on Nov. 27. Veterans followed up with a 53-41 win over Houston County on Dec. 1.
The second half was good to Veterans in both games. The Lady Warhawks were up two at halftime in one of the games and tied in the other. From there, Veterans outscored its two opponents by a combined 16 points in the second half.


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"One person can make a difference and every person should try." ~John F. Kennedy
Strength for Life was contacted in October by the father of Emma Thode, of St. James, that Emma decided to fundraise for Strength for Life. Here's her story.
"Third grade student Emma Thode, 8, of Mills Pond Elementary in Smithtown was diagnosed at age 4 with gluten sensitivity. She went through a very exhaustive diagnostic process to determine that she has difficulty digesting any food that is made with gluten.
Emma has been gluten free for years now and "does great with it overall," according to her dad Jeremy. "Her behavior and her health are now excellent, and she has accepted the fact that she can't eat many foods. She is reliable about avoiding gluten, even though her mom and I know at times it makes her feel different from her classmates and her three sisters. Emma has always been extremely sensitive, which has turned out to be a good thing in most ways."
This past March Emma's grandfather passed away from complications related to diabetes, and Emma took it very hard. According to her father, Emma still talks about him, and even cries unexpectedly sometimes because she misses her "Pa." She also has become very spiritual due to this loss, will ask to go to church (as opposed to having to drag our other children), and just developed has a philanthropist type personality.
Recently Emma decided she wanted to do something positive to help people with cancer. With her mom's help, Emma created a collection bin to raise money for cancer research. Her first step was to contribute her own money from her piggy bank into the bin. She also coerced her younger sisters to do the same. That wasn't enough for Emma, and she saw a golden opportunity to raise more money with her dad's help. Emma's dad is the Director of Health, Physical Education, Fine & Applied Art, Business and Athletics for the Center Moriches School District, and she accompanied him to several of Center Moriches School's athletic events, where she determinedly stood at the concession stand for the Center Moriches Booster Club asking for donations. To date she has collected almost $300.
Emma is an active young lady, and now loves swimming and running. To further draw attention to cancer prevention and research, she is now training to run 5k road races. She will be running Evelyn Knapp's 5k Run To Remember on November 18, 2012 to assist cancer survivors and is excited and committed about this opportunity. (***Updated total raised $500, Emma's updated distance 3.0 miles non stop)
If you would like to sponsor Emma, please make your check out to Strength for Life And send it to Emma's dad, c/o Jeremy Thode, Center Moriches School District 311 Frowein Road Center Moriches NY 11934 Newsday shared this story - yesterday "Way to Go: Emma Thode, St. James!"
Strength for Life is honored to have the support of Emma Thode. This is such a heartwarming story for us - that Emma would select 'Strength for Life." Strength for Life provides FREE exercise classes and wellness retreats for cancer patients/survivors on Long Island, for every $250 donated a cancer survivor is sponsored to our wellness retreat consisting of an overnight stay, a day of exercise classes including Zumba, Strength Training, Yoga, Tai Chi or QiGong, Reiki, and incredible guest speakers of Naturopathic Medicine and Feng Shui for Healing. You go Emma! You, alone, have invited two survivors to participate and learn techniques to feel their 'absolute best'.
Due to the devastation of "Sandy," Strength for Life decided to share our proceeds with the families who lost so much and to have a collection of food and cleaning items on race day.
In addition, 'Sandy' obliterated the Sunken Meadow dam and there had to be a course change - the November 18th run will be 3.0 miles. Strength for Life deliberated over the new course, the gas situation and the loss of so many of our friends and neighbors, decided to go forward ...and hope we can make a difference.


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Private companies are driven by making profit.
That's what makes the world of free enterprise go round.
That's also the danger of moving government services to the private sector.
And that's the danger we see if the state decides to give the Grand River Dam Authority's responsibilities to a private company.
That's a possibility given that Gov. Mary Fallin has ordered a task force to review the GRDA.
Fallin wants to make sure that the authority is being operated efficiently.
But she — or at least one of her spokespeople — won't stop short of saying the idea of privatizing the GRDA is moot.
The GRDA provides electricity for many in our area, including residents of Wagoner and Tahlequah.
The GRDA sells electricity to those cities and others. The cities re-sell the electricity to residents.
Those cities receive income and the citizens receive electricity at a reasonable rate.
The fear of privatizing the GRDA is the loss of revenue for towns such as Wagoner and the almost sure increase in rates to citizens.
The governor's task force looking under the hood of the GRDA is arguably a good thing.
If there are ways to make the GRDA more efficient without increasing costs to the consumer, that's great.
There are some things that should be sold for profit.
Cable or satellite television, for instance, is a choice.
You can receive TV for free. You also can choose more expensive packages that meet your entertainment needs.
But electricity is realistically a necessity, not a luxury.
The GRDA appears to be doing a good job.
Why mess with a good thing?
The major worry would not be alleviated until after customers open up their bills under a private company.
If the rates shoot up, it's too late to go back.
The task force needs to be mindful that GRDA customers have a good thing right now.


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I write about tax code.
A few weeks ago, I explained that Quantitative Easing is where the federal government essentially prints money to cover costs by borrowing from the Federal Reserve. See Quantitative Easing, Only In America, April 20, 2012. I further indicated that so far, investors and the financial community have accepted Quantitative Easing because of the stability and size of our economy, and investor held federal debt is still less than 65% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). I cautioned that although there is room for additional "borrowing" through Quantitative Easing, investor tolerance would change as investor held debt approached and exceeded GDP. How does this relate to Social Security?
For decades, the federal government used Social Security Tax revenues in excess of Social Security benefits paid to fund other government activities, resulting in an amount owed to the Social Security Trust Fund in excess of $2.5 trillion dollars. Latest actuarial projections indicate that, largely because of retirement benefits due to baby boomers, the trust fund will run out of money by 2033. The problem, however, is more imminent than this. Where is the federal government going to get the money to pay back the trust fund so retirement benefits can be paid?
Payment would have to come from additional government borrowing, revenue, or a combination of both. Tax increase could make up part of the shortfall; if sustained annual growth in GDP exceeds 4%, additional tax revenue can come more from a growing tax base instead of increases in effective tax rates. The federal government can also borrow more funds from investors. This could make federal obligations more vulnerable to downgrades as investor held debt approaches GDP, and require federal debt to pay a higher rate of interest. But what if funds borrowed to pay back the Social Security Trust Fund came at least in part from the Federal Reserve through Quantitative Easing?
Quantitative Easing would have the net effect of the federal government not increasing the debt it owes itself. One internal debt (trust fund debt) would be replaced with another internal debt (amounts due to the Federal Reserve). Also, federal borrowing from investors relative to GDP would not increase as quickly. The amount needed from Quantitative Easing to pay down the trust fund over the next ten years would total around $1 trillion, reasonably spread out over this period.
As I said a couple of weeks ago, so far investors have accepted Quantitative Easing because of the unparalleled wealth, stability and size of our economy. I believe there is room for additional funding through Quantitative Easing. However, bringing government spending more in line with revenue should still be our primary focus. Quantitative Easing is itself the result of a government and economy that went too far expanding on debt. We just happen to have the luxury of being able to do it.
"I believe that we should maintain the principles of Social Security, but I think the existing structure is not working. Until we construct a system that creates the savings that are required to build the REAL assets, so that the retirees have REAL goods and services. We don't have a system that is working. We have one that basically moves cash around and we can guarantee cash benefits as far out and whatever size you like, but we cannot guarantee their purchasing power. Do we have the material goods and services that people will need to consume, not whether or not we pass some hurdle with respect to how legal financing occurs. Financing is a secondary issue and it is a means to create the REAL wealth, not an end into itself." -Alan Greenspan 2005
QE is not real wealth. It's just purchasing power theft.
How about the solvency of Social Security becoming whole again by Calling IN the debts made by the U.S. Congress by raiding the Social Security fund?
If it is by "QE" by borrowing from the FED then so be it… BUT why not do what the U.S. Constitution says: ONLY the U.S. Treasury can print money… NOT the FED.
Let the Treasury pay back Social Security and owe itself instead of Independent banks that answer to no one and in times of economic instability leverage the debt they hold against citizens ala the 1930′s and the current crises in the Euro zone: Greece, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, France, Italy, ad nauseum…
Banks are NOT government entities and they do NOT represent the people of "Sovereign" nations.
First, your solution isn't for Social Security but rather the Federal Government which is over-extended. Social Security happens to be the largest lender to the Federal Government, but repaying the Trust Fund is the least of Social Security's solutions.
Even at 2.5 trillion dollars, the Trust Fund is basically economic parsley compare to the outflow of the system. Without payroll taxes the mighty Trust Fund is gone in about 3 years. According to the Trustees, the promises built into Social Security outweigh the assets, ie the Trust Fund, by 10 to 1.
Second, Quant Easying is a problem for Social Security because of the lower interest rates that the Trust Fund earns. Between 2011-2012 the projected interest income to the system dropped by something close to a trillion dollars. Lower interest rates are hurting the system rather than helping.
Third the issue of inflation is kryponyte to the system. As you print more money, you bake inflation into the equation. Nothing hurts people on fixed income quite like inflation. Beyond that, it hurts the system as benefits are indexed to CPI.


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January 11, 2012 -- Host Mike Causey will be joined by Carol Bonosaro, president of the Senior Executives Association.
They will discuss a proposal from the White House that creates a new system for evaluating the performance of Senior Executive Service members.
Bonosaro has been through a variety of civil service and SES "reforms", and she will explain what the new appraisal system will mean for career civil servants at the top.
Mike also spoke with Steve Watkins, Steve Losey and Sean Reilly of The Federal Times.


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A reader asked:
"I am the founder of a not-for-profit organization that advocates for maternal mental health. Our organization brings together stakeholders to discuss this topic and the organization educates the general public about maternal health issues. We hold monthly calls and host forums and teleseminars. This year, our organization will have increased revenue through contributions, sales of product, and event registration fees.
"What type of nonprofit should we be considering? Does an unincorporated association make sense? I haven't done any other state filings. We are not a registered 501c3. Right now I'm leaning toward not needing a non-profit 501c3 tax status, since we don't plan on needing to write grants. We are doing this work in our volunteer 'spare' time."
I asked nonprofit attorney Mollie Cullinane of the Cullinane Law Group and key author of the 501C Nonprofit Law Blog, to assist with the reader's question. Here is her reply:
It appears that the reader's organization serves an important community need: educating the general public and certain sectors on maternal mental health issues. In deciding what business form the nonprofit organization should take on, the group may want to consider the benefits of forming as a nonprofit corporation, as opposed to an unincorporated nonprofit association.
Benefits of being a nonprofit corporation in one's state may offer the organization's leaders and volunteers certain liability protections, may allow enhanced public perception of the organization, and may simplify the process for applying for tax-exempt status with the IRS. I have summarized some points for the reader to consider here.
What Is a Nonprofit?
The word "nonprofit" generally is used to describe organizations that work to serve a public purpose, rather than to provide financial benefit to any particular individual, corporation, or entity. Most nonprofits are organized around a particular mission or community goal. Such groups often work to address an unmet community need.
There are many terms used to describe these nonprofit organizations. Some people may mistakenly call a nonprofit organization a 501(c)(3) or "tax-exempt group." Actually, many nonprofits are generally organized and operated as both nonprofit corporations and tax-exempt entities.
- Nonprofit status refers to incorporation status under state law.
- Tax-exempt status refers to IRS and state income tax exemption.
The State Law – What Types of Nonprofits Are There?
Nonprofit corporate status is a state law concept. Your Secretary of State's website should provide information on what types of business entities nonprofits can operate as and how to set up such entities.
Nonprofit organizations can take several different business forms. Many nonprofits decide to incorporate as a nonprofit corporation; others decide to operate as an unincorporated nonprofit association. Some states also allow charitable trusts and certain limited liability companies to operate as nonprofits. However, the most common form is the nonprofit corporation.
Nonprofit Corporation – Reasons Some Nonprofits Decide to Incorporate:
- Permanence of organization;
- Liability protection for individual leaders of the organization in some circumstances;
- Separate entity -- the organization is a legal entity separate from the individuals who founded it or who manage it;
- Reduced postal rates; and
- Potential tax benefits (federal, state, local) if the corporation seeks tax-exemption - among others.
Unincorporated Nonprofit Association
Some nonprofit organizations decide to remain unincorporated, as these groups are fairly easy to establish and have an informal and flexible form.
There are some drawbacks that an unincorporated nonprofit association may consider, including:
- Unincorporated associations may still have to follow the same legal requirements as nonprofit corporations, including filing annual tax forms, completing charitable fundraising registrations, and filing local business forms and other reports, depending on the state;
- Recognition – not all states recognize unincorporated nonprofit associations; such unincorporated groups may have to review what rights and protections your group will have under those particular state laws;
- Fundraising – donors often prefer to give to organizations that have been incorporated and that have tax-exempt status;
- Potential issues with lenders; and
- Potential contract and tort liability of an association's officers and its members, among other issues.
Whether a nonprofit organization is a nonprofit corporation or an unincorporated nonprofit association, the group may want to seek tax-exemption from the IRS and their state.
Tax-exempt status offers many benefits, including:
- Exempt from paying corporate income tax on income generated from activities that are substantially related to the charitable purposes;
- Individuals and certain organizations can make tax-deductible contributions to the nonprofit organization;
- Groups may save money on state taxes when purchasing goods and services for use by the organization, and more.
You may be interested in learning more from the 501C Nonprofit Law Blog:
- Does a Nonprofit Need Tax-Exempt Status?
- What Do I Need To Consider Before Starting a New Nonprofit?


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Rubio, Paul Lead the Way at CPAC
Conservatives hear about the future of their party at CPAC.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at CPAC 2013. Rubio has pushed to include a pathway to citizenship in immigration reform.
If the musical accompaniment for kenynote speakers at the Conservative Political Action Conference reflects the will of conference-goers, then Sen. Rand Paul is the real deal while Sen. Marco Rubio is just a pretty boy.
Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, walked out on stage to Metallica's "Enter Sandman" but for Rubio, a Florida Republican, it was One Direction's "Beautiful."
Both men elicited applause at the conservative conference, by far the top draws of the day's events. Rubio, who spoke first, walked familiar ground by extolling the virtues of America's economic mobility and making the case for Republicans as the party that champions the middle class.
"Who's fighting for the hardworking, everyday people of this country, who do things right, who do not complain, that have built this nation and make it exceptional?" asked Rubio. "As conservative believers in limited government and free enterprise, that is both our challenge and our opportunity—to be their voice."
Seen as a rising star and potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate, Rubio did not mention the issue he's most often associated with these days: immigration reform. His work with a bipartisan group of senators to craft a comprehensive proposal that likely will include a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the United States—a loser with grassroots conservatives.
[READ: Young GOP Skeptical Party Will Change Fast Enough]
Rubio did highlight his cultural conservatism, reaffirming his pro-life stance and saying he was not a "bigot" for believing in states' right to decide marriage laws.
But his most effective lines came near the end as he spoke of American exceptionalism.
"America's never been our government; it's never been our politicians. America has always been our people," Rubio said. "With all the bad news out there you can still find the tremendous promise of tomorrow in the everyday stories of our people."
Evoking China as a global rival, Rubio said, "this is not just about national pride.
"We don't need a new idea; there is an idea, the idea is called America and it still works," he said.
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Paul, another possible 2016 presidential candidate who is riding a wave of enthusiasm since his 13 hour filibuster against President Barack Obama's drone policy, continued to press the importance of restraining executive power.
"My question with the president was about more than just killing Americans on American soil, my question was about whether presidential power has limits," he said. "If we allow one man to charge Americans as enemy combatants and indefinitely detain or drone them, then what exactly is it that our brave young men and women are fighting for?"
Paul's libertarian line of questioning has attracted support from both sides of the aisle and builds on the legacy of his father, former Texas Rep. Ron Paul. He furthered his case for a new GOP and called the old Republican guard "stale and moss-covered."
[READ: A Gay Insurgency at CPAC]
"Ask the Facebook generation whether we should put a kid in jail for the non violent crime of drug use and you'll hear a resounding 'no,' " Paul said. "The new GOP will need to embrace liberty in both the economic and the personal sphere."
Conference-goers will weigh in Saturday with their choice of top pol, as the three-day event culminated with a straw poll. But regardless of the results, political observers will continue to have fun watching both Rubio and Paul march together to the top of their party.
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The Climate Legacy Initiative (CLI), begun in March 2007 and formally ended in July 2009, was a collaborative, externally funded project of Vermont Law School's Environmental Law Center and The University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights. Its overall purpose was to research and promote legal doctrines, principles, and rules appropriate for recognition by courts, legislatures, administrative agencies, and private sector institutions to safeguard present and future generations from harms resulting from global climate change. In April 2009, it published and released its resulting policy paper (Recalibrating the Law of Humans with the Laws of Nature: Climate Change, Human Rights, and Intergenerational Justice), available here together with other details concerning the CLI.
Creating a Just Climate Legacy:
A New Legal Perspective on An Unprecedented Crisis
Our children are living embodiments of our legacy. They deserve the same promise and opportunity we inherited from our parents. But the climate crisis threatens to take that all away.
Even today, many people in positions of power do not understand the seriousness of the threat. Often the debate concerns parts per million in 2050—which can seem both impossibly obscure and impossibly remote.
But in reality, the problem is simple and close to our hearts. We need to emit less of the pollution that causes global warming or our children and grandchildren will will suffer a world we can hardly imagine. Theirs will be a world of widespread flooding, poisoned air and water, rapidly spreading disease—and the resulting refugee migrations, resource wars, and humanitarian crises. Our preschools are full of children who will be just 45 in 2050—possibly with children of their own, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of today's decision-makers.
To avoid the point of no return, we need to make fundamental changes right away. That starts with changing our thinking. This is the starting point for the Climate Legacy Initiative, a powerful new way of thinking about the climate crisis. Led by a team of legal scholars and policy experts, this new perspective is designed to show that stopping and mitigating climate change is a real obligation—legal as well as moral—that we have to our children and future generations.
The Climate Legacy Initiative (CLI) is devoted to bringing the law of government in line with the laws of nature. Its goal is nothing less than to change the way we think about our world—and the way our laws deal with a world rocked by climate change.
The CLI's new policy paper presents specific recommendations towards achieving this goal, and it does so taking existing law into account. Legal systems in the United States and around the world already include arguments for intergenerational rights and responsibilities. Many of those arguments flow from three core principles:
- Diverse Options: A responsibility to ensure that future generations have the ability to make choices about how they live in the world they inherit.
- Environmental Quality: A responsibility to pass on a world that has not been damaged by our actions—and to repair the actions of the past.
- Equal Access: A responsibility to give equal access to public resources.
These three principles are encapsulated in the simple idea of the Intergenerational Golden Rule: When making decisions about our world, we should do unto our children as we wish our parents had done unto us.