CANDIDATE FOR NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Candidate for AIPG National Vice President
Anne Murray, CPG-11645 Stuart, Florida
I am honored to accept the nomination for 2020 AIPG National Executive Committee Vice President and thank the Nominating Committee for their endorsement. My thanks also go to Helen Madeksho-Hickman who encouraged me to get involved in AIPG a number of years ago. At the time, she asked me to be her section president-elect and then urged me to apply for my CPG. I could not have known then that Helen’s gesture of support was one of those defining moments that change everything.
I am in my second year as National Secretary, my eighth
year on the Florida Section Board and have served as Florida’s delegate at national meetings. I have also served on both the Education and Awards Nominating Committees for the past two years and initiated the State Delegates Breakfast Meeting that is now held annually during the national conference. I have observed a remarkable synergy between AIPG individual members of varying interests, experiences and backgrounds that provide important contributions and perspectives as representatives of their student and state chapters, National Executive Committee and AIPG partner organizations. These dialogues elevate the importance, value and relevance of our profession on a broad stage. If selected, I will continue to serve AIPG by listening to what our members consider most important as we advocate for the profession of geology, promote ethical conduct, and work towards accomplishing strategic objectives. I am proud to be a member of AIPG and believe there is no more powerful moment than now to work together to navigate critical industry challenges that face us in the context of a shifting political and regulatory environment.
I have been acknowledged by AIPG in the past few years
for work in support of state licensure and continuing educa- tion but the work is a collective effort. I am indebted to Chuck Drake, Tom Herbert, and our lobbyist Phil Leary among many others who have spent countless hours advising, counseling and passionately supporting Florida PG’s. Maintaining state professional geology licensure has been an ongoing challenge in Florida as well as in Arizona and most recently Texas. Our licensure programs are persistently challenged by divisive legislation proposed under the guise of streamlining regula- tion. The future of our licensure and scope of practice remains vulnerable, underscoring the need for a proactive agenda to reduce exposure and strengthen PG’s. Getting involved with state geology boards and legislative affairs are key but no more so than educating legislators and decision-makers about the importance of the geosciences and the geology profession. Not all states have licensure and I support AIPG taking steps to develop an ASBOG-based national license while maintaining the CPG program. In this current political environment of
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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 informing policy decision making and in solving complex geoscience issues related to public health, welfare and safety.
I have served as a hydrogeologist in Florida for the bulk of
my career in both private consulting and public utilities. Each role has been challenging and rewarding as I have continued to expand my role in water resource planning, development and management. Water is a critical issue globally and not surprisingly it is big deal in Florida where the population surges from 20 million to over 40 million people seasonally. There are tremendous demands placed on our water resources and on the environment making a career in hydrogeology both interesting and challenging.
One of my favorite and ever expanding roles is as a stu-
dent mentor. This is a special opportunity to speak with students, inspire their interests and help them visualize their geology career path. Over the past few years Florida has welcomed three AIPG Student Chapters including Florida State University (FSU), Florida Atlantic University and University of South Florida. My daughter Taylor started the FSU Chapter in her senior year and is now gainfully employed as a geologist at Clear Creek Associates in Scottsdale, shame- ful plug intended. Needless to say, I am over the top proud of Taylor’s accomplishments and of her foundation in AIPG. Engaged students and young professionals are enthusiastic contributors keenly interested and focused offering fresh ideas and thankfully their digital knowhow. One of the most recent successes for AIPG has been in formalizing the young professional (YP) role within state chapters and the National Executive Committee where YP’s now have a seat at the table.
Specific to duties as AIPG Vice President: I pledge to per-
form my responsibilities in a professional, attentive manner by maintaining a connection between the Executive Committee and State Section Presidents by ascertaining the status, con- dition, problems and concerns of each section and to inform the sections of the Executive Committee requests, initiatives, questions and concerns. I will work closely with the Advisory Board representatives to accomplish this undertaking. I will also undertake any special projects requested by the President.
In closing, thank you again Helen for lighting the fire that
has given me the opportunity to serve an organization that has become dear to me, to learn things that I may not have been exposed to and to make lifelong friends who happen to also like rocks and beer. I look forward to serving as Vice President on the AIPG Executive Committee and thank you for your consideration.
Apr.May.Jun 2019 • TPG 17
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