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Exam Rebate Application for March 2025 FG Exam

Start
March 10, 2025
End
September 21, 2025

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Application for Pennsylvania Fundamental of Geology Exam Rebate

Barbara J Dunst Memorial Fund

PCPG has established a Memorial Fund in memory of Barbara Dunst, PG and PCPG Past President in conjunction with the Dunst family. Barb, throughout her career, was a strong supporter of geology education and the Profession of Geology in Pennsylvania. A strong advocate of all students and women in particular, her career embodied everything a Professional Geologist should be – a consummate professional, mentor, educator and supporter of the Geosciences in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Purpose: The fund was established to offset the cost for the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination fee administered in PA. This fund is directed to young professionals and students who desire to obtain a license to practice geology in PA and have completed the courses needed to fulfill the requirements for taking the FG exam. Upon passing the PA FG examination and completing this application within the required time frame, the applicant will be reimbursed the cost of the FG examination fee on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deadline: This application must be submitted within six (6) months of the exam date.

Fund Review: The Fund will accept applications within the required time frame on a first-come first-served basis.

Exclusions: No reimbursements will be awarded to applicants whose employer offers an exam fee reimbursement benefit.

Special Considerations: Special circumstances (e.g. state of residency) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

PCPG will verify license issuance by accessing PA DOS BPOA online verification system.

If you prefer to submit the application and required documentation by email, download the FG rebate application. Instructions are provided on the form.

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Webinar: Pilot Geophysical Investigation to Delineate High Density TEL DNAPL – Microgravity & MASW Methodologies (60 mins.)

When
June 03, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
158

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Pilot Geophysical Investigation to Delineate High Density TEL DNAPL – Microgravity & MASW Methodologies

Presenter

Steven Husted, PG

Within four business days and after auditing participation, PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 60 minutes.

Level: Basic/General to Intermediate.

Webinar Overview: This presentation will cover the details of a pilot geophysical investigation performed to evaluate the effectiveness of non-intrusive methods at delineating highly toxic Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPLs), specifically tetra alkyl lead compounds, e.g., tetraethyl lead or TEL, associated with past manufacturing processes at a southern New Jersey chemical manufacturing facility. The presentation will cover a site history including site specific geology, the rationale for selection of the specific geophysical methodologies, an overview of the microgravity and multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) methodologies, survey details including data collection and processing, data analysis and results, and a summary of the conclusions and recommendations that were drawn.

Who should attend: This webinar will include information relevant to professionals in the fields of environmental and engineering geology, environmental remediation, and geophysics. Beyond environmental applications, the geophysical methods discussed within this presentation are routinely applied to various engineering related projects.

About our presenter: Steven Husted, PG — Steve Husted is a registered Professional Geologist and geophysical practitioner with approximately 20 years in the civil and environmental engineering consulting industry. He has a BS in Geology from West Virginia University and a PBACC in GIS from The Pennsylvania State University. His primary professional experience includes the application of environmental and engineering geophysics, geologic, NDT, and GIS methodologies to site investigations for the evaluation of subsurface conditions related to the design, planning, engineering, construction, and remediation phases of projects. During his time with Quantum Geophysics (2 years), URS/AECOM (16 years), and Compliance Plus Services (2 years), Steve has contributed to the planning, execution, reporting, and management aspects of hundreds of investigations at sites located domestically and abroad.

Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' email within 60 seconds of registering, here; or ask IT to release the Email. If you use Gmail, our system workflow emails are received into some other Gmail folder. Please check all Gmail folders and white-list @pcpg.org emails.

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6-Webinar Package: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (900 mins.)

Start
July 24, 2025
6:00 PM
End
August 12, 2025
8:30 PM
Location
Webinar

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6-Webinar Package: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (900 mins.)

You are registering for a six-part webinar series as noted below. If you intended to enroll for a single date, please return to the home page calendar and select the date for any specific topic(s).

Post-webinar recordings will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to the six-part webinar series, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to the first webinar scheduled for July 24. Partial refunds will not be made for missed webinars.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of each webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar. If joining by mobile phone (audio), you must first join using a browser, and select Phone under Audio on Control Panel so your attendance is recorded and tied to your phone number. No certificate(s) will be issued for individuals failing to follow this guidance. Alternatively, you may join using the GoToWebinar mobile app. Don't wait until the day of the first webinar. Download and open it ahead of Thursday, July 24.

You will receive separate log-in credentials for EACH of the six webinar sessions, sent via GoToWebinar one week, one day, and one hour prior to the webinar. It is important to keep organized so you readily locate appropriate log-in credentials. Also, pay attention to the date noted in subject line and be sure to add to your calendar.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025 - Part One: 6:00-8:30 PM

General and Field Geology, Geomorphology (75 mins.)

Rachel O’Brien, PhD. P.G., Allegheny College

Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (75 mins.)

Kurt Friehauf, PhD, P.G., Kutztown University

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Part Two: 6:00-8:30 PM

Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology (85 mins.)
Tamra Schiappa, PhD, Slippery Rock University

Seismology, Exploration Geophysics, and Well Logging (65 mins.)

Thomas E. Jordan, PhD, P.G., Key Environmental, Inc.

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - Part Three: 6:00-8:30 PM

Structural Geology and Tectonics (150 mins.)

Daniel Harris, PhD, PennWest California

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - Part Four: 6:00-8:30 PM

Hydrogeology and Geochemistry (150 mins.)

Kyle Fredrick, PhD, PennWest California

Chris Mulry, PG, Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc.

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Part Five: 6:00-8:30 PM

Engineering Geology (150 mins.)

Gary MB Kribbs, PG, AEON Geoscience, Inc.

Matthew Morris, PG, GFT, Inc.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Part Six: 6:00-8:30 PM

Economic and Resources Geology: Petroleum and Coal (75 mins.)

Kristin Carter, PG, DCNR Geologic Survey

Economic and Resources Geology: Mining (75 mins.)

Kurt Friehauf, PhD, P.G., Kutztown University

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the 6-part webinar series.

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PCPG Review Course Participants / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of this 6-part webinar series are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. The course also provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing Professional Geologist and PDH/CEU certificates will be awarded.
During this 6-part webinar series, about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Webinar Part 1: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (150 mins.)

When
July 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
73

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General, Field Geology, and Geomorphology (75 mins.)

Rachel O’Brien, PhD, P.G., Allegheny College

Mineralogy and Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology (75 mins.)

Kurt Friehauf, PhD, P.G., Kutztown University

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Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, where you'll enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' mail within 60 seconds of registering, here.

PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 150 minutes, within 72 hours of the conclusion of the webinar.

You are registering for one webinar, as noted above. A post-webinar recording will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to this webinar, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to webinar date. Refund will not be made for a missed webinar.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of the webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar. If joining by mobile phone, please be familiar with the GoToWebinar app's control panel so you readily locate the attachment download under the Handout tab.

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the seminar.

Visit What others have said about this course.

PCPG Review Course Participants / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of this seminar are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. The course also provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing Professional Geologist.
During this seminar about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Seminar registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Webinar Part 2: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (150 mins.)

When
July 29, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
73

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Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology (85 mins.)

Tamra Schiappa, PhD, Slippery Rock University

Seismology, Exploration Geophysics, and Well Logging (65 mins.)

Thomas E. Jordan, PhD, P.G., Key Environmental, Inc.

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Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, where you'll enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' mail within 60 seconds of registering, here.

PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 150 minutes, within 72 hours of the conclusion of the webinar.

You are registering for one webinar, as noted above. A post-webinar recording will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to this webinar, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to webinar date. Refund will not be made for a missed webinar.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of the webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar.

Please be familiar with the GoToWebinar app's control panel so you readily locate the attachment download under the Handout tab.

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the seminar.

Visit What others have said about this course.

PCPG Review Course Participants / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of this seminar are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. The course also provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing Professional Geologist.
During this seminar about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Seminar registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Webinar Part 3: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (150 mins.)

When
July 31, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
74

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Structural Geology and Tectonics (150 mins.)

Daniel Harris, PhD, PennWest California

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Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, where you'll enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' mail within 60 seconds of registering, here.

PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 150 minutes, within 72 hours of the conclusion of the webinar.

You are registering for one webinar, as above noted. A post-webinar recording will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to this webinar, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to webinar date. Refund will not be made for a missed webinar.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of the webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar. If joining by mobile phone you will first need to connect using regular browser (Safari, Firefox, Chrome) before joining by telephone so the platform recognizes you are present. Please be familiar with the GoToWebinar app's control panel so you readily locate the attachment download under the Handout tab.

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the seminar.

Visit What others have said about this course.

PCPG Review Course Participants / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of this seminar are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. The course also provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing Professional Geologist.
During this seminar about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Seminar registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Webinar Part 4: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (150 mins.)

When
August 05, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
73

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Hydrogeology and Geochemistry

Kyle Fredrick, PhD, Pennsylvania Western University-California

Chris Mulry, PG, Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc

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Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, where you'll enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' mail within 60 seconds of registering, here.

PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 150 minutes, within 72 hours of the conclusion of the webinar.

You are registering for one webinar, as noted above. A post-webinar recording will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to this webinar, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to webinar date. Refund will not be made for a missed webinar.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of the webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar. If joining by mobile phone you will first need to connect using regular browser (Safari, Firefox, Chrome) before joining by telephone so the platform recognizes you are present. Please be familiar with the GoToWebinar app's control panel so you readily locate the attachment download under the Handout tab.

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the seminar.

Visit What others have said about this course.

PCPG Review Course Participant / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of this seminar are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. As such, the course provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing, Professional Geologist.
During this seminar about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester, college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Seminar registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Webinar Part 5: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (150 mins.)

When
August 07, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
73

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Engineering Geology (150 mins.)

Gary MB Kribbs, P.G., AEON Geoscience, Inc.

Matthew Morris, P.G., Vice President, Geotechnical Practice Leader,

GFT, Inc.

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Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, where you'll enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' mail within 60 seconds of registering, here.

PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 150 minutes, within 72 hours of the conclusion of the webinar.

You are registering for one webinar, as above noted. A post-webinar recording will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to this webinar, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to webinar date. Refund will not be made for a missed webinar.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of the webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar. If joining by mobile phone you will first need to connect using regular browser (Safari, Firefox, Chrome) before joining by telephone so the platform recognizes you are present. Please be familiar with the GoToWebinar app's control panel so you readily locate the attachment download under the Handout tab.

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the seminar.

Visit What others have said about this course.

PCPG Review Course Participant / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of this seminar are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. The course also provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing Professional Geologist.
During this seminar about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Seminar registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Webinar Part 6: PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist and ASBOG® Exam Candidate (150 mins.)

When
August 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Webinar
Spaces left
73

Register

Economic and Resources Geology: Petroleum and Coal (75 mins.)

Kristin Carter, P.G., DCNR Geologic Survey

Economic and Resources Geology: Mining (75 mins.)

Kurt Friehauf, PhD, P.G., Kutztown University

Download Instructor Bios

Please read: After registering on our site you'll receive a PCPG confirmation email indicating Action Required in the subject line. Your registration is not complete until you click through the unique link in that email directing you to the GoToWebinar web site, where you'll enter your name, email address, consent to terms and conditions, and click the Register button. Check your spam filter if you do not see the PCPG 'Action Required' mail within 60 seconds of registering, here.

PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 150 minutes, within 72 hours of the conclusion of the webinar.

You are registering for one webinar, as above noted. A post-webinar recording will not be available.

Our usual and customary cancellation policy applies to this webinar, and cancellation must be requested five business days prior to webinar date. Refund will not be made for a missed webinar.

Reference materials will be sent ahead of the webinar, with some handouts available during the live webinar. If joining by mobile phone, please be familiar with the GoToWebinar app's control panel so you readily locate the attachment download under the Handout tab.

Our instructors are wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after the webinar concludes.

Mock tests are a component of the webinars.

Visit What others have said about this course.

PCPG Review Course Participant / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidates:
The components of these webinars are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations. However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation. It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts. The course also provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing Professional Geologist.
During these webinars, about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester college course. The webinars are not intended as a "How to take the Test" review. Webinar registrants usually take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.
We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

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Save the date: PCPG 2026 Annual Meeting & Education Sessions

When
February 12, 2026
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location
Best Western Central Hotel & Conference Center 800 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
Spaces left
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PCPG 2026 Annual Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Best Western Central Hotel & Conference Center

Ballroom A/B/C

800 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

8:30-9:30

Arrivals, Registration, Networking, Morning Refreshments

9:30-4:30

Program

4:30-6:00

Continental Drifters Networking Event

PDH certificates

You must sign-in and sign-out at the registration table to receive a certificate. Certificates will be distributed electronically within 72 business hours.

Hotel Room Block; PCPG has secured a rate of $129.95++ for the night of Wednesday, February 11 and/or Thursday, February 12, 2026. You can either book your reservation on the personalized PCPG reservations page hosted by the hotel, or telephone the hotel by dialing (717) 561-2800. If phoning directly, request the rate for the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists. Rate expires December 31, 2025, or when sold out. Be sure to ask what the cancellation policy is for this rate. Comp breakfast not included in this rate.

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Certificate Replacement

When
January 01, 2027
Location
See order form

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To order a replacement certificate for a previously attended PCPG event, please complete the order form and remit payment.

Replacement will occur only if attendee initialed the sign-in/sign-out sheet.

During busy periods, certificate replacement may take 7-10 days.

Questions? Contact Rose Jeffries by phoning (717) 730-9745.

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PCPG Memorial Fund Honoring Barbara J. Dunst, P.G., C.P.G.

Start
December 31, 2027
End
December 31, 2029

Barbara J. Dunst, P.G., C.P.G. Memorial Fund

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Dear PCPG Community,

Barb passed away unexpectedly at Akron General Hospital on August 29, 2022.

PCPG extends its deepest condolences to her husband Brian, their four children, her professional colleagues at Musser Engineering, Inc., where she was employed as Senior Regional Director, and all in the geologic community who had the privilege and honor to know and work with Barb throughout her career.

With her husband’s support and guidance, PCPG plans to establish a memorial initiative honoring Barb’s boundless energy and passion both for PCPG, and geology.

A champion of PCPG’s mission, Barb was currently serving as Communications Committee co-chair and past president. She spent nearly a decade sharing her passion through service to PCPG. While winding down her term this year, she continued to be a dedicated participant preparing for PCPG’s November strategic planning session and recently delivered the Economic Geology-Mining component of the PCPG PG Review Course webinar series. Barb served two 3-year terms as an elected board member (2013-2018), five years as Membership Services chair (2014-2018), President Elect (2019), and two 1-year terms PCPG President (2020, 2021).

Barb will be dearly missed by the PCPG community and will be remembered in many ways, but perhaps most notably by our members as a friendly, well-respected Professional Geologist who was a continuous source of wonderful ideas – ideas that greatly strengthened and advanced our organization.

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Structural Geology and Tectonics (150 mins.)