THE AAPG’S DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS

(DPA)

2010-2011

WHO ARE WE?We are a community in AAPG focused on professional practice of energy resource geoscience;

Our members: Certified Petroleum Geologists, Geophysicists and Coal Geologists - committed to standards;

We are professionals who tackle issues affecting your practice as a professional geoscientist;

We represent geoscientists in engaging with policymakers on matters of professional concern.

Membership 3,000 + members strong and growing We want every qualified petroleum geoscientist to

join us!

Two levels; Certified and Board Certified (with continuing education)

Cooperate with other organizations Reciprocity through SIPES Reciprocity through Geological Society of London

LeadershipJuly 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

Daniel J. Tearpock, President

William T. Goff, Vice-President

Martin D. Hewitt, President-Elect

Paul Pausé, Secretary

Daniel A. Billman, Treasurer

Paul Britt, Past President

Why Should I Join the DPA?

• To Become Certified

• Competency Standards

• Ethical Standards

• Professionalism

• Improved Credibility

• Active voice-GAC

• Continuing Education

• Career Planning

• Consulting Agreements

• Monitor Registration

• Specialty Certification

‘Gold standard’ certification which transcends local, state, national and international borders

DPA Councilor Representation

Eastern Section

Gulf Coast Section

Mid Continent Section

Rocky Mountain Section

Southwest Section

Pacific Section

Five Global Regions (Starting in 2010)

DPA CommitteesBoard of Certification

Membership

Governmental Affairs

Continuing Education

State Registration and Licensing

Publications

Bylaws

External Affairs

Reserves and Resources

Long Range Planning

Committee on Conventions

Nominating

Honors and Awards

Website

International RepresentationExpanded in 2010

Supports the dissemination of Ethics and professional behavior around the world – professionalism knows no national bounds.

International Councilors are working on methods to further expand our international presence.

Services - Gathering and Learning

Short courses on Professional Development, Ethics at national, international (Regional) and sectional meetings.

Forums and special sessions at national, international (Regional) and sectional meetings.

2010-11 DPA ActivitiesAAPG Convention - New Orleans 2010: DPA Forums:

Panel discussions -The Ethics, Professionalism and Process of AAPG Statements

DPA Short Courses: Reservoir Engineering for Geologists, Stephen Norris Quick Look Techniques, Dan Tearpock

Services - Gathering and Learning

AAPG Southwest Section Conference 2010: DPA Breakfast – May 18th:

Speaker – David Curtiss (Director GeoDC) DPA Luncheon – May 18th

DPA Mid Continent Section Conference 2010: DPA Town Hall Meeting – May 18th –

Topic: Energy policy

Services - Gathering and Learning (continued)

AAPG Rocky Mountain Section Conference 2010: DPA Breakfast – Monday June 14th DPA Luncheon – Tuesday June 15th

AAPG International Conference – Calgary, Canada, September, 2010: DPA Luncheon – Wednesday September 15th

Speaker – Dr. David Elliott

Services - Gathering and Learning (continued)

AAPG Eastern Section Conference 2010: DPA Luncheon: TBA DPA Short Course: Quality Control of Subsurface

Maps, by Dan Tearpock – DPA President

AAPG Gulf Coast Section Conference 2010: All Division Luncheon: TBA Two DPA-Sponsored Short Courses: Ethics for

Breakfast and Ethics for Lunch

Services - Gathering and Learning (continued)

AAPG ACE Conference April 2011: SIPES/DPA Short Course – How to be an

Independent: Sunday DPA Co-Sponsor – Discovery Thinking

Session: Monday Joint DPA/Prowess Luncheon: Tuesday Joint DPA Prowess Forum – Diversity,

Professionalism and Ethics: Tuesday DPA Short Course: Petroleum Reserves and

Resources: An Overview of Recommended Geological Practices, by Dan Tearpock – DPA President

Services - Gathering and Learning (continued)

Publications: AAPG Statements, Correlator;

Web-based short courses: one online, with more under development;

Legislative Tracking Service: Available to all AAPG members – dpa.aapg.org;

Model Contract/Agreement Templates: currently being revised and updated.

Governmental Affairs - Principle

As the only US society for energy resource geoscientists, we represent our profession to Federal and State lawmakers and regulators on matters affecting our profession.

DPA is the leader within the AAPG who fulfills this mandate.

Governmental Affairs

Co-sponsor of GEO-DC - active role in direction and support;

AAPG Statements revised and approved - and procedure for regular updates;

Participation in Congressional Visit Day (CVD).

Facing the FutureBe proud of our profession as competent petroleum geologists/energy resource geoscientists! We are largely responsible for the modern standard of

living! We and our successors will be needed for decades to

come!

SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT – SHOW YOUR PROFESSIONALISM – SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW GEOSCIENTISTS!!!

JOIN THE DPA TODAY!