PRESIDENT’S LETTER By Rob Diedrich
Cheers to 100 Years!
In December 1921, seven geologists gathered to discuss the formation of a geological association in Denver. They agreed that a meeting should be called, and on January 26th of 1922, fifty geologists met at the Albany Hotel in downtown Denver for what was the first official meeting of a new organization called the Rocky Mountain Association of Petroleum Geologists. And here we are, 100 years later, still gathering at luncheon meetings, conferences, and field trips in the spirit of our founding fathers. I am most honored and excited to serve as RMAG’s president in the centennial year of our association. 2022 will be a special year for RMAG and there is much to look forward to. We are planning a festive celebration for this summer to commemorate our anniversary. Many members are working on special Outcrop articles and Mountain Geologist publications that will reflect on our association’s rich history. Please see RMAG Centennial Part 1: The Early Years (19221947) in this issue and watch for similar pieces in the months ahead. So, what is in store for RMAG during its next 100 years? Can you even imagine what our association will look like when the bicentennial is celebrated in 2121? RMAG has traditionally been a society of members who work or have worked in oil and gas exploration and development. In fact, a 1924 card mailed to notify
RMAG members of upcoming meetings stated, “meetings are open to all persons interested in the petroleum industry.” Today’s RMAG will continue to serve our members who work in the oil and gas industry by offering short courses, symposiums and seminars that provide continuing education and growth opportunities for petroleum geoscientists and engineers. However, for the RMAG of the future, a vision that many of us share is one of a more diverse organization with respect to geoscience professions. We currently have members who are career professionals in mining,
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