HGS Membership Application

HGS Membership Information

If you are interested in joining the Houston Geological Society, and you meet the qualifications below, please submit your application to the HGS office.

In order to avoid processing delays, it is important that all requested information is provided on the application.  It is preferred that you use the online application process but you can use the paper-copy forms below. To use the paper-copy, download the application form, print it and complete the form. Then mail it to the HGS office (address below) with payment. You can also request an application from the HGS office at 713-463-9476.

	Download a text copy here. Student Application text copy here
	Download a PDF Format copy here (Note this is 240k in size).
	Online Application (Preferred)
	OR Call the HGS office and they will send you a paper copy of the  application.  (713) 463-9476

Consider your $24 annual dues as a solid investment in your career. The HGS provides its members with many benefits including a superb technical meeting program, educational/professional seminars, short courses, sporting and social events, membership directory and this excellent monthly bulletin. Each event provides great opportunities to network and keep up with what is going on in our industry. The annual cost of only $24 is easily recouped through discounted costs to the numerous events. Last year, the well-attended HGS golf tournament was discounted $25 to its members. Please maintain your membership and encourage your colleagues to join.

Qualifications for Active Membership

• Have a degree in geology or an allied geoscience from an accredited college or university; or
  
• Have a degree in science or engineering from an accredited college or university and have been engaged in earth science interpretation for at least five (5) years.

Qualifications for Associate Membership (including Students)

• Be involved in the application of the earth or allied sciences
• Be a full-time student enrolled in geology or in the related sciences.
• These qualifications are currently under review and subject to change during 2005.

Administrative Year: July 1 through June 30.

Annual dues are $24.00; ($12.00 of your membership fee goes toward the HGS Bulletin ) Full-time students and emeritus members pay $12.00.

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