Why, why now, and how? As SEG's 80th Annual Meeting and Exposition approaches, so does a Council vote that could become a landmark in SEG governance history. Arthur Cheng, Vice President of SEG, articulates his view on the upcoming proposal and shares insights on governance from his own personal experiences on the Executive Committee.

Governance reform key to successful future, by Steve Hill and Klaas Koster

SEG Constitution and Bylaws: The case for change, by Joseph M. Reilly

Do you have feedback? Suggestions? Opinions? Submit your comments to TLE Signals Letters to the Editor.

Annual Meeting Updates

Technical Program Schedule Online
Plan your time at the SEG International Exposition and 80th Annual Meeting now by viewing the technical program schedule online.

SEG Forum
Don't miss the SEG Forum Monday, 18 October at 9am, "Unconventional Gas: Political and Environmental Challenges and Opportunities."

Register for Post-Convention Workshops
16 post-convention workshops have been scheduled for 21-22 October in Denver, CO.  Make plans now to attend.

Applied Science Education Program
Attend the Applied Science Education Program with keynote speaker Dr. Peter Cervelli, as he presents, "The Yellowstone Volcano: Using Geophysics to Separate Fact from Fiction." This program is free to Annual Meeting delegates. View more information here.

Selected Technical Program Presentations on DVD-ROM
For the first time, SEG will be recording more than 150 technical program presentations and making them available for purchase on DVD-ROM. DVD-ROMs feature audio of the speakers synchronized with slide presentations. Orders can be placed at the sales booths near the Registration Area or in the SEG Pavilion in the Exhibition Hall. DVD-ROMs will be delivered 6-8 weeks after Annual Meeting. Order the Technical Program DVD-ROM online or contact us for more information.

Continuing Education Courses at Annual Meeting
Need Training? Courses take place 16-17 October 2010 at Annual Meeting. Visit the Professional Development website to see the course listings.

Attend the DISC at Annual Meeting
In October, the 2010 SEG/EAGE DISC will visit the Middle East, North Africa, Denver and Europe. Colin Sayers presents Geophysics Under Stress: Geomechanical Applications of Seismic and Borehole Acoustic Waves. View the schedule or read more information about the presentation. The course book is available for purchase in the SEG Book Mart.

On-site registration for Continuing Education Courses and for the DISC is on a first-come, first-served basis and takes place from 7:00-8:00 AM the morning the course begins. On-site registration is not guaranteed. Space is limited. Annual meeting registration is not required to attend these pre-meeting courses.

International Showcase/Global Theater: FSU/Europe Unite in Denver
Visit the International Showcase/Global Theater for presentations on topics related to petroleum and mineral opportunities in the FSU and Europe. View the schedule of events here.

International Showcase Reception
Join SEG officials, showcase exhibitors and global theater speakers in thanking sponsors and celebrating SEG's relationships in Europe and the FSU while enjoying Russian and European foods and music. The reception will be held Tuesday, 19 October, at 4:30 pm in the International Showcase.

GAC Luncheons
Four Global Affairs Committee Luncheon Meetings are scheduled during this year's Annual Meeting. All delegates with international interests are cordially invited to attend and participate in these events. Get more information about tickets here.

Upcoming Meetings

Kuala Lumpur Workshop Discounted
Register by 29 October to receive a registration discount on the next SEG Workshop: Hydrocarbon Reservoir Imaging and Characterization-Issues and Challenges in Southeast Asia, 29 November-1 December 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SEG Shale Gas Technology Forum
30-31 March 2011 in Chengdu, China.
For additional information, please contact Stephen Emery at semery@seg.org or Gary Liu at gliu@seg.org.

Professional Development

Upcoming Lectures
Distinguished and Honorary Lecturers are traveling to Egypt, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar , Kuwait, US, Canada, Bangladesh, India, Europe and Australia in the near future. Find a lecture near you, or view more than 20 Distinguished and Honorary Lectures online.

Publications

Subsalt Exploration and Development Call for Papers
SEG invites papers on the topic of Subsalt Exploration and Development for publication in the September-October 2011 special section or supplement of Geophysics. The submission deadline is 30 November 2010.

The October TLE features a special section on multicomponent seismic. It also includes a special Bright Spots column covering some of the articles in the 75th anniversary issue of Geophysics. Those members following the proposed changes to SEG governance and bylaws will enjoy the discussion in the Signals column. Be sure to check out the reader-friendly TLE digital edition or the TLE in the SEG Digital Library.

Geophysics is 75!
Geophysics is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special section in the September-October issue and with a book, Geophysics Today: A Survey of the Field as the Journal Celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Click here to request order info.

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