Membership Application Form


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Please send your application to
The Geological Society of Oman
P.O.Box 993, PC 112 Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman


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NOTE

 
  • Before making formal application for membership, the applicant must read the qualifications required and the constitution including the Bylaws.

  • Applicant is requested to fill all blanks in this form, or explain omissions.

  • Information provided should be correct, leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation.

  • The GSO membership fee is 20 O.M.R.

Applicant Name
 
Full Name:
Address:   Post Box:
Postal Code:   Wilayat:
Tel:   Fax:
Mobile:   E-mail:
 
Employer
 
Employer:   Position:
Address:   Post Box:
Postal Code:   Wilayat:
Tel:   Fax:
E-mail   Website:
 
Academic Record
From To Institution Major Degree & Date
         
         
         
 
Employment Record
From To Employer Position Address
         
         
         
 
Membership Category
Active Junior Honorary Associate Student
 
Professional Affiliation
AAPG SPE SEPM   Others please specify:
 
Endorsement
Please secure the signature of three GSO Active Members, who have known you and are willing to endorse your application for GSO membership.
 
Name:   Member No.:   Sign & Date:
Name:   Member No.:   Sign & Date:
Name:   Member No.:   Sign & Date:
 
Would you like to enroll in a GSO committee or help with activities? Please tick
Geo Tourism Committee Continuing Education Bylaws & Policies Internet & Computer
Conservation & Heritage Committee Field Trip Planning Sponsorship Membership
Museum Committee Publications GSO Honors & Awards Social (Picnic)
 
Signature

I have read the Constitution of the Society. If admitted to membership, I agree to abide by the provisions of the Constitution now in effect and as they may be hereafter amended; and I further agree that said Constitution shall be the sole measure of my rights, privileges, and obligations, in the Society. I further understand and agree that, without limitation, violation by me of any provision of the Constitution, as now existing, or as may be amended hereafter, shall be sufficient grounds for my expulsion or suspension as may be decided by the Executive Committee.

 
Signature:   Name:   Date:
 
 
 
For official use
 
Received by:   Date:
Notified by:   Date:
Approved by:   Date:
GSO Membership No.:
 
Membership Classes

Membership in The Geological Society of Oman shall consist of the following classifications: (a)Active, (b)Honorary Members, (c) Juniors, (d) Students and (e)Associate members.

Active Members
Any person engaged in the practice or teaching of geology may apply for Active membership, provided the applicant holds a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor's Degree in geological science from a college of acceptable academic standards and/or, in addition, has had three (3) years of experience in the practice or teaching of geology. Credit for experience can be counted as follows: Master's Degree: one (1) year; Doctor's Degree: two (2) years. The Executive Committee may waive degree or current professional activity requirements if in its judgment an applicant has adequate professional experience and has attained standing in the profession.

Honorary Members
Honorary Members shall be those members of this Society who shall have contributed distinguished service to the cause of petroleum geology and those who received recognition for outstanding services to the Society. Such determination shall be made by the Executive Committee. Honorary Members shall not be required to pay dues, but shall have all the privileges and advantages of Active membership in the Society.

Juniors
Any graduate with a major in geology or an allied science from a college of acceptable academic standards may apply for Junior membership provided that (a)The applicant is engaged in geological exploration or research; or (b)The applicant is engaged in teaching geology.

Students
Any student majoring in geology or in a field of study related to or generally associated with geology at a college of acceptable academic standards may apply for student membership. Student membership shall terminate upon termination of academic enrollment.

Associates
Any person not qualified for any other class of membership who is a graduate of a college of acceptable academic standards, whose employment is associated with geology, may apply for Associate membership. The Executive Committee may waive degree requirements, if in its judgement an applicant has adequate professional experience, and has attained professional standing.

Note:
Only Active, Honorary, and Junior members may hold office, vote in Society affairs, and sponsor membership applications.