GeoClub ELIJAH NELSON TREASURER/SECRETARY What is Geology Club? A - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

GeoClub

ELIJAH NELSON – TREASURER/SECRETARY

What is Geology Club?

 A welcoming community of students

passionate about furthering their understanding of Geology

 A club focused on creating events

designed to strengthen the bond between said students

 Students are encouraged to step out of

their comfort zone and expand their horizons

 Run by a dedicated group of executives

GeoClub Camping Trip

 Similar to 3rd Year Structural Geology field course

 Upper years share knowledge  Real Life examples of geological structures  Practice with geological tools in field  Field Experience

 Community Building  For 2017: Rock Point Provincial Park

 Focus on Carbonate Geology, Sedimentary Structures and Features

Camping Trip Itinerary

 Rock Point

 Sits upon Carbonate sedimentary layers  Several Different glacial facies and environments present  Abundance of fossils from the Devonian period (~350Mya)

 Stronger Environmental and Soft Rock focus for this year’s trip  Team and Community Building Events

 Swimming and water-games at beach  Star gazing and constellation identification

Camping Trip Breakdown

Item Cost Food $530.00 Firewood $35.00 Gas $100.00 Hostings $155.00 Total without Funding $820.00 Club Personal Funding (CPF)

• $380.00

Total $440.00 Camping Trip

Guest Speakers

 5 In Total

 Two first semester, three second semester

 Brock Earth Science Alumni

 Talk about their professions and experiences within the field

 Break Down

 5 guest speakers x $40 (thank you gifts) = $200

PDAC

 Prospect and Developers Association of Canada

 Major Marketing and Business Event for companies around the world that have

geological ties

 Over 22,000 people from 125 countries

 Students:

 Investigate Job Market  Practice Social Skills in a formal business environment  Gain ties with Alumni and other Earth Science Students  SIMEW, Student Luncheon designed to help Geoscience Students

PDAC Breakdown

 Main Cost – Hosting

 Hi-Toronto Hostel

 Clean and Well Maintained; have used for the passed two years  $40/night per person – 15 – 20 people expected to come

Item Cost Hostel Fee $2,700.00 CPF

• $300.00

Total $2,400.00 PDAC

Fundraising Club Membership $180.00 Rock and Mineral Show $200.00 Total $380.00 Fundraising

Summary

PDAC $2,400.00 Camping Trip $440.00 Fundraising

• $380.00

Guest Speaker $200.00 Total $2,660.00 Total Estimates

Thank You