CANDIDATE FOR AIPG NATIONAL SECRETARY
Candidate for AIPG National Secretary
Anne Murray, CPG-11645 Stuart, Florida
I am honored to accept the nomination for 2018 AIPG National Executive Committee Secretary and thank the Nominating Committee and the Executive Committee for their endorsement. It is a privilege to be considered for this important role on the Executive Committee that has been held by exceptional past officers. If selected I will serve AIPG and its members earnestly and enthusiastically by working in partnership to advocate for the profession of geology, to promote professional and career development and to effect strategic objectives. I am proud to be a member of AIPG and to be in the company of geoscientists that serve key roles in resource development, environmental protection, economic development and policy decision-making. The future success of AIPG and the strength of the geosciences lie with the con- tinued leadership and forward thinking of the AIPG Executive Committee, staff and its members.
I have served as president-elect and president of the Florida Section of AIPG for the past six years. I have relied on the value, resources and support that AIPG has provided and as a result have been better able to serve section members. As an AIPG national meeting Section Delegate, I have forged strong relationships with AIPG staff, Executive Committee members and other section delegates who have helped shape my perspective and knowledge base. I feel strongly that par- ticipation and involvement in the Florida Section and in AIPG national meetings has better prepared me to join the Executive Committee. It has been incredibly insightful to understand the issues that face AIPG on a national level and to appreciate the unique and often shared challenges of our state sections. I believe shared understanding gives way to creative solutions and opportunities.
I was honored last year to lead the first ever National Conference Delegates Breakfast in Santa Fe. The discussion topic was Licensure, Privatized License Management and Continuing Education. This was a successful forum afford- ing section delegates and executive committee members an opportunity to examine and discuss a current hot topic. Maintaining state professional geology licensure has been an ongoing challenge in Florida as well as in Arizona and other states. Our licensure programs are persistently challenged by divisive proposed legislature. The future of licensure and scope of practice remains vulnerable. State and national discussions have provided strategies and solutions to reduce exposure and strengthen PG’s by encouraging improved relationships with state professional geology boards, engaging in legislative affairs, implementing continuing education programs and considering alternative solutions such as privatized license
management. I support AIPG taking steps to develop an ASBOG-based national license while maintaining the CPG program. National licensure would greatly benefit members particularly in states with no PG licensure. In this current political environment of reduced federal and state budgets, deregulation and shifts in program priorities we must work more diligently to advocate for PG’s that serve vital roles in policy decision making and in solving complex geoscience issues related to public health, welfare and safety.
I have served as a hydrogeologist in both the private and public sector primarily in Florida but also in several other states. I have worked closely with individuals from local governments, consulting firms and regulatory agencies in water resource related programs, projects and planning efforts. I have enjoyed collaborating to develop and implement strategies for sustainable water resource development and management. I have also gained global perspective through involvement with international water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs with Water For People and most recently with Engineers Without Borders (EWB Rutgers University Student Chapter). I have worked with geologists and engi- neers on projects in Africa, India and South America that has underscored for me the importance and value of professional teaming. As a EWB student mentor, I am grateful for experi- ence gained with students in the geosciences through AIPG. In the past four years the Florida Section has welcomed three AIPG Student Chapters including Florida State University, Florida Atlantic University and University of South Florida. I relish interacting with students and enjoy their keen inter- est, knowledge and unflagging enthusiasm at workshops, conferences and fieldtrips. I also serve on the AIPG Education Committee and this year there were nearly 70 scholarship applications! This role has provided a unique opportunity to read through cover and recommendation letters and essays. I was truly impressed by the stories, experiences and tenac- ity of some of our exceptional student members. I will take pleasure in future opportunities to support young geoscientists through AIPG.
Specific to duties as AIPG secretary, I pledge to perform my responsibilities in a professional, attentive manner by recording and generating accurate minutes of the National Executive Committee meetings for the record and conveyance of proceedings to membership. I will work in collaboration with officers, staff and members to further advance AIPG and its support of PG’s and the profession of geology.
I look forward to serving as secretary on the AIPG Executive Committee and thank you for your consideration.
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