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MISSION STATEMENT

To be the pre-eminent organization for furthering the professional and business interests of independent practitioners of the earth sciences.

In achieving this vision, emphasis will be placed on (1) professional competence, (2) professional business ethics, and (3) presenting a favorable image of the Society.
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WHAT IS SIPES?

The Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES) is the only national organization designed exclusively for the independent or consulting professional earth scientist. Members include geologists, engineers, geophysicists, geochemists, and other earth scientists.

SIPES MEMBERSHIP OFFERS YOU...


Networking And Contacts
Professional Development
Technical Information
Career Growth
Educational Resources
Publications
Leadership Opportunities
Recognition

MEMBERSHIP

SIPES, chartered in 1963 in Houston, Texas, has one of the strongest certification programs in the earth sciences. Members are certified by the SIPES Board of Directors for their professional experience, competence and ethics. SIPES has over 1,300 members located in 20 states. Their areas of expertise are worldwide in scope. Some bring about the drilling of oil and gas wells. Other SIPES members are involved in different extractive industries of the earth's natural resources or in education. Requirements for membership are:


1)  A science or engineering degree leading to a career in the earth sciences.

2)  12 years of practice in this field of earth science. The years of experience required                     may  be fulfilled by self-employment, as well as employment in industry,
               government or education as an earth scientist. Credit is given for degrees received
               from accredited universities.

3)  Members must be independent or self-employed with freedom
     of choice of clients and business associates.

4)  The sponsorship of three SIPES members is required. Applicants who reside
     outside of a SIPES chapter state may use SIPES sponsors or other professionals who                 are familiar with the applicant's experience in the earth sciences.
               SIPES has a membership reciprocity agreement with the  Division of Professional
               Affairs of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and with
    the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers. Sponsors are  not required
               for DPA or SPEE members.

MEETINGS

Meetings are usually held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the following location. Be sure to consult the event calendar for specific information.

Andrea's
3100 19th Street
Metairie, LA 70002


©2005 Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists - New Orleans Chapter
Graphic Art by Arthur Rymer
Dues & Guests
Dues are $110 Sept.-Dec.
and $110 Jan.- May

Guests are always welcome reservations for the luncheon must be made through Ed Barry (Reservations) at 504-835-2508 no later than two days before the meeting, for a $30 charge. We offer a complimentary lunch to
prospective members. Please contact Tony Carollo if you are
considering joining our Chapter.


Ad Rates:
Business card ads are $25
1/4 page ads $100
1/2 page ads $200
Full page ads $400 for a 3 month run.
Business card ads for non-members are $50.

SIPES
New Orleans Chapter
Carol St. Germaine, Executive Secretary
P O Box 50088
New Orleans, Louisiana
70130-0088