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Volume: 51 (1967)

Issue: 10. (October)

First Page: 2162

Last Page: 2162

Title: Why and Whither Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies?: ABSTRACT

Author(s): Leslie Bowling

Article Type: Meeting abstract

Abstract:

The limitations of four AAPG-sponsored regional meetings held in the Gulf Coast area between 1946-49 resulted in the design of an Association of Geological Societies for two purposes, to hold an annual meeting and to implement a means of rapid publication. GCAGS was founded May 15, 1951 and the first Annual Meeting was held in New Orleans on November 15, 16, and 17, 1951.

A strong wedge of disunity was driven into the Association in its embryonic stage. It was driven ever deeper until about 1957. Since that time the wound has been slowly healing.

The issue has been the question of GCAGS becoming a section of AAPG. The last blow was struck in 1967 with Mike Halbouty wielding the hammer. Mike, representing AAPG, submitted a resolution on March 2, 1967 inviting GCAGS to become a section of AAPG. It was amended by GCAGS, approved by AAPG, and as of this date the invitation has been accepted and approved by a majority of the member societies.

GCAGS officially notified AAPG of its acceptance on July 10, 1967 and the Executive Committee of AAPG has approved. The formality of approval by the Business Committee of AAPG is awaited.

Henceforth it is anticipated the history of GCAGS will be an accumulation of dates and statistics.

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