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Wyoming Geological Association March 2019
Publication of the
Wyoming Geological Association Established 1943
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President’s Message
You may have noticed that in the recent months our website has been having several significant issues. We
are in the process of building a new one. We should have it published shortly. My goal with the website is to
simplify and organize what we have.
A while back I gave a call for geologic pictures for the new website, and I have no doubt that some of you are
wondering where it is. Long story, short, I started building the website about a year ago. I had little experi-
ence at website building. I was extremely excited last month that I was nearly finished and ready to publish.
Then I talked to some website gurus, and found out that the platform that I had used would not protect WGA
and WGA’s customers for its bookstore. It just didn’t have the right security necessary for our needs. I wal-
lowed for a few days, extremely annoyed, given that our needs were becoming more pressing, and then I got
back to work. In the next several weeks you will see the new website launched. It won’t be a finished prod-
uct, but a work in progress with the essentials. The main thing that will need to be enhanced is the aesthetics.
If anyone has more geologic pictures that they would be willing to donate to go on the website, feel free to e-
mail me at [email protected].
The WGA picnic has been set on August 10th. It will be at Bear Trap Meadows this year. Mark Milliken has
obtained permission to give us an opportunity to explore several of the mining pits near the archery range as
a short field trip before the picnic. Stay tuned for more developments about the picnic.
Melanie D. Peterson—President
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Gene George Memorial Golf Tournament
Scheduled for June 14th
Half Day Field Trip
Details to come—Scheduled for June 21st
Pioneer Awards BBQ
Scheduled for August 10th
AAPG/RMS Section Meeting
Scheduled for September 15th through the 18th
(Field trip information TBA)
Coping with Volcanoes….
A presentation by Dr. Kirsten Nicolaysen
April 5th from 6 to 8 pm
Physical Science Building - Casper College
Room PS 103
More to Come
Stay Tuned
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John Albanese 1926 - 2019
John Albanese was an instrumental oil and gas geologist who worked in Casper after serving in the 104th Ar-
my Infantry Division during World War II. Mr. Albanese was also very involved and active serving as Presi-
dent of the Wyoming Geological Association and being closely involved with the Wyoming Veterans Museum
and the nomination process for the WWII Casper Army Air Base. Mr. Albanese was from New Jersey and at-
tended and graduated from Princeton University. During his service with the Air Infantry Division he was
awarded the Bronze Star.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019
Topic: Creation Station-Maker Spaces
Speaker: Betsy Oneil
Affiliation: Natrona County Casper Public Library
Betsy Oneil, will be presenting at the Fr iday WGA Luncheon about the Creation Station at the Natrona
County Library. For more information visit the Natrona County Library’s website at:
www.natronacountylibrary.org
Friday, March 8th, 2019 (SPE)
Speaker: Roberto Aguilera
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Friday, March 15th, 2019
Topic: Rockhounding—The Combination of talks given over the past 5 years
Speaker: Mike Bingle-Davis
Affiliation: Kirkwood Oil and Gas
Mike Bingle-Davis, Is a geologist for Kirkwood Oil and Gas. Mike earned his M.S. in Geology from the
University of North Dakota in 2006. He then went on to obtain certification in Geographic Information Sci-
ence and Cartography from Bismark State College. He has been an avid participant with the Wyoming Geo-
logical Association for many years and has served in many positions on the Board. Currently Mike is serving
as 2nd Vice President for the WGA
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Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Topic: Impacts near Douglas, Wy
Speakers: Kent Sundell
Affiliation: Casper College
Summary and Bio:
Kent Sundell, Is a Depar tment Chair and full time Instructor at the Casper College. Kent earned his B.S
and M.S. in Geology from the University of Wyoming. He then went on to earn a Ph.D in Geological Studies
from the University of California-Santa Barbara. He and his student’s work on the Strewn Field near Douglas
will be the topic of his talk.
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Friday, March 29nd, 2019
Topic: Regulatory State of the Shale Boom after the First Decade
Speaker: Mark S. Barron
Affiliation: BakerHostetler
MARK S. BARRON, a par tner with BakerHostetler LLP in Denver , is a Chambers-ranked energy lawyer
who has guided some of the country’s largest producers of oil and gas through high-profile litigation and is a
“go to” author for energy companies and trade associations developing technical comments responsive to regu-
latory initiatives. Mark routinely assists clients in the administrative rulemaking process, interacting with gov-
ernment decision makers, developing strategic policy initiatives, and litigating disputes. A prolific author and
speaker on topics affecting energy producers, Mark has testified before Congress and been featured or quoted
in dozens of industry and mainstream media outlets on topics related to energy policy, hydraulic fracturing,
and commercial development on public lands.
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WGA on Public and Social Media
The WGA is actively seeking your photos showcasing aspects of geology and interests to WGA members and participants—your photos may be showcased in the newsletter, luncheons, events and even on the WGA Public and Social Media. Photos submitted should include the photographer’s name and a brief de-scription of the photo. To submit a photo please email them to [email protected].
http://www.wsgs.wyo.gov/
Or check out the WGA on-
Facebook and LinkedIn
Photographer—Nick Jones, Paleocene reed casts in ironstone—Tongue River Member
of the Fort Union Formation, Northern Powder River Basin, Wyoming.
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WGA OFFICERS
President
Melanie Peterson
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