   |
 |
|
|
|
|
Geohazard Association Newsletter | November 2017
|
|
|
 DEBRIS FLOW HAZARD MITIGATION COMMITTEE The Debris Flow Hazard Mitigation Committee is the AGHP’s newest committee, all interested people are invited to join this committee! This committee will focus on investigating, developing and sharing information regarding new technology and resources for the mitigation of debris flows. The committee will also aim to produce, collect, and disseminate reliable data. The committee is envisioned to consist of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds including industry professionals, consultants and academics that are actively engaged in planning, constructing and researching all forms of debris flow mitigation measures. Three long term goals have been put forward as a foundation for the committee:
Currently the committee has committed members from Asia, Europe and North America. Although the committee will eventually only be open to members of the Association, all invitees are encouraged to attend the kick-off meeting. Not only will this meeting allow potential members to have a look inside the committee and decide whether they would like to join, but also provide valuable insight into what the pressing issues are in our industry and discuss how the technical committee can benefit the industry. Meetings will be held via teleconference on a monthly basis. The kick off meeting will be held on Wednesday November 9, at 8:00 am PST (11:00 am EST, 5:00 pm CEST, 11:00 pm HKT). We would appreciate hearing back from you if you have interest and if you are planning on attending the first meeting. We look forward to hearing from you! Regards, Clarence Choi | [email protected] AGHP COMMITTEES AGHP has many important committees that are dedicated to the strength of this organization. Everyone is highly encouraged to join a committee and get involved at a deeper level. Please review our committees below and sign up today!
 AGHP BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF GEOHAZARD PROFESSIONALS: TERM 2018 – 2020 The Association of GeoHazard Professionals (AGHP), in accordance with its bylaws, will hold elections in 2017. AGHP Members will have the opportunity to elect seven (7) Board Members. Each of the elected members will serve a three-year term, effective 9 January 2018. The AGHP encourages any member who is interested in furthering the AGHP Mission to consider standing for one of the following Board positions.
NOMINATION & ELECTION SCHEDULE Under the bylaws of the AGHP, only AGHP Members are eligible for election to the Board. CALL FOR NOMINEES 8 November 2017 – 28 November 2017 : A signed letter of application together with a biographical note (not exceeding 12 lines) and a photograph should reach the AGHP Executive Administrator, Marianne Kontof, via email at [email protected] no later than 28 November 2017. Once all nominations have been received and reviewed, biographical notes and photos will be published on the AGHP website. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOMINEES 6 December 2017 The AGHP will announce the eligible candidates on the AGHP website. All AGHP Members will be notified by email and encouraged to review the candidates biographies in preparation for the voting period. VOTING 8 December 2017 – 27 December 2017 Voting instructions will be sent to each eligible member via email. Each member may vote once. All voting will be done electronically. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 29 December 2017 AGHP Members will be made aware of the successful candidates via email and website. If you have any questions or would like any further information on the election process or the duties involved with becoming a Board Member, please contact the Executive Administrator, Marianne Kontof at [email protected], +1 561 807 9017. NEWS 2017 STGEC Conference: Call for Papers December 11 – 14, 2017 XIII IAEG Congress/AEG Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts held September 17 – 21, 2018 in San Francisco, California. UPCOMING EVENTS Select geohazard events/opportunities and AGHP committee and board conference call schedules are listed below. NOTE: Participation in the conference calls is limited to the applicable committee or board members. Please contact Marianne Kontof ([email protected]) for additional details and how to join a call.
|
AGHP ROPE ACCESS SAFETY AWARD