b'ASEG newsExecutive briefExecutive members; Michelle Thomasis designed to enhance the onboardingMore details regarding strategic planning (Education Chair), Mark Duffett (Technicalprocess for new committee members.day will be shared on the Members Only Committee Liaison) and Kate BrandThere was a lot of discussion aroundsection of the website.(Professional Development Committeethe need for strategic partnerships inFedEx would like to thank TAS for Chair) for theircontributions. the educational space. This will be anorganising and facilitating the 2024 AGM The Federal Executive committee (FedEx)ongoing focus.online event. There is a lot of work done of the Society for 2023/2024 was alsoThere was general discussion on futurebehind the scenes to make such events announced at the AGM. Welcome to allof publications and acknowledgement asuccess.the new members and to those who areof the great effort by editors of PreviewIf there is anything about which you would continuing with their roles. The positionand Exploration Geophysics.like to have more information, please holders are as follow: There was also discussion about howcontact Asmita at fedsec@aseg.org.au. Janelle KerrPresident toincrease the engagement between Asmita ManataSecretary the state branches and FedEx, andAsmita Mahanta Yvette Poudjom Djomani - Treasurer how to continue building a sense ofASEG Secretary Eric BattigImmediate Past President belonging as a community. E fedsec@aseg.org.au Ian JamesPresident ElectGokul Venu - WebmasterSuzanne Haydon - Membership ChairSteve HearnPublications ChairMosayeb Khademi and Mikayla SambrooksCommunications Co-ChairsKaren AurischEducation ChairSasha Aivazpourporgou Professional Development ChairRandall TaylorInternational Affairs ChairAfter the AGM formalities, Dr Tim Dean gave an entertaining presentation entitled I know you are looking for a ruby in a mountain of rocks: WhatOutgoing President, Eric Battig, opening the 2024 ASEG AGM.Meatloaf can teach us about geoscience.Strategic planning Welcome to new MembersThe newly elected Federal Executives,The ASEG extends a warm welcome to 11 new Members approved by the Honorary Editors, representativesFederalExecutive at its April and May meetings (see table).from various committees and branch presidents got together on 30 April toFirstLastOrganisation State Country Membership discuss long term strategic directions forname name typethe Society. Highlights of the meeting were as follow. Soohyun Bae Monash University Vic Australia StudentThere was a robust discussion on theGlen Chubak Dias Geophysical Saskatoon Canada Activeaims of the Society and if they shouldRumi Daruso University of Adelaide SA Australia Studentbe amended to reflect changes inLindsey Heagy University ofVancouver Canada Associatethe industry in the last few decades.BritishColumbiaThere will be some ongoing work on this, and members will be consulted inChester Lide Zonge International Nevada USA Associateduecourse.Tom McAuley University of Tasmania Tas Australia StudentTraining was received on using the newBelay Gulte Mino The UniversityVic Australia Studentwebsite and the database, includingofMelbournenew functionalities and standardisationEurope Paudyal University ofNSW Australia Studentof certain tasks - a great moveNewSouthWalestowardssustainability.Stephan du Plessis Rio Tinto Gauteng South Africa ActiveA new induction pack for new members of the FedEx and otherIsabelleWelstead University of Melbourne Vic Australia Studentcommittees was reviewed and will beAlexander Wilson University of Melbourne Vic Australia Studenttested on new members. This initiative 6 PREVIEWJUNE 2024'