CANDIDATE FOR AIPG NATIONAL TREASURER
Candidate for AIPG National Treasurer
Jeffrey J. Frederick, CPG-10989 Sayville, New York
Being involved in a Professional Organization means being aware of the professional landscape; it means contributing to something greater than “me” and “now.” It necessarily involves thinking about the issues that affect the broader profession, not just “your job,” and contributing to the future standards and practices in our chosen field. I’ve been deeply involved in the NE Section since 2009, and have been a CPG since 2007. In that short time, I have come to learn a great deal about managing a non- profit that derives most of its energy from volunteer labor. As President of the NE section, I have presided over a dedicated executive committee, and a multitude of sub-committees comprised of passionate professional geologists who care deeply about the future of their profession. I believe the strength of our Section comes from our simplified approach: we pick a few ideas and execute them well! Below are a few of those ideas upon which we have built a very successful AIPG Section, and many of these programs or concepts could translate to the national level:
Jobs & Information Sharing – AIPG gatherings are a great way to spend a few hours with like-minded professionals, do discuss business and share experiences. In addition, these meetings provide an excellent opportu- nity for young professionals to network and develop contacts, which can be critical in that ever-stressful search for the first job!
Mentoring - Let’s face it, there is a lot of experience gathered in one room when we hold AIPG meetings. I see a lot of grey hair when we gather as a group, and each of those grey hairs was earned. Young professionals have much to learn, and it is our duty to pass along the knowl- edge and wisdom of our years. Mentoring
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involves weaving a tapestry that uses direct technical instruction, storytelling, and social norming that allows for the passage of ideas and standards. It is an opportunity to shape the professional landscape and culture through non-for- mal modes of instruction, and it remains one of the most powerful shaping forces in a young professional’s career. So if you are not already involved in a mentoring program, consider making the effort to save a young professional from just one grey hair. Your knowledge and experi- ence matter!
Professional Development Opportunities – What a great way to increase your knowledge and credibil- ity, discuss techniques, and learn best practices with any number of experts in their field. Live courses are usually social by construct, but at their core are driven by excellent technical content and the real-world application of various technologies. Short courses and on-line seminars are also a great way to hear what lessons other practicing profes- sionals have learned, and participation might just save you a few dollars, or a few hours, of wasted effort.
Networking & Advocacy - Meeting and knowing like-minded individuals, and developing relationships and oppor- tunities is not just for young profession- als or job seekers. You can never know too many fellow professional geologists. Also, as recent events in the legislatures around the country have shown us, these gatherings of like-minded advocates of the profession provide the ability to steer the course of events, to define the standards by which we measure profes- sional excellence, and to strengthen and preserve the professional practice of geology.
Scholarships – While most of us are long past the point in our lives
when we might benefit from receiving a scholarship, the Angelo Tagliocozzo Memorial Geological Scholarship Fund is one of the most rewarding facets of our NE Section activities. These awards go directly to young geologists when they need it most: late college years (Jr. and Sr. year) when the money starts to run low and the coursework starts to get really difficult. Since inception in 1987, the trustees of this fund have awarded $157,550 in direct scholarship awards. That is a tremendous amount of money for a donations-based scholarship fund, and we are very proud of what we have accomplished.
Student Recruitment – In the last year, we in the NE Section have made a concerted effort to recruit and retain student members, to encourage the formation of student chapters, and to develop organized mentoring programs for these young geologists. It is our hope that with a small, ongoing commitment of time and resources, we can build the future of AIPG.
If elected as an officer to the National Executive Committee, I would bring with me the lessons learned from my years of involvement with the NE Section, a passion for the profession, and a will- ingness to work with members and sub- committees to strengthen the future of AIPG. I look forward to the opportunity to further serve the profession that has given me so much over the years.
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