Meetings Review and Planning Committee
Meetings Review and Planning Committee
Overview
The primary mission of the SEG Meetings Review and Planning Committee (MRPC) is to provide the SEG staff member-driven advice for all proposed meetings that request in-kind or financial support of the SEG. A secondary purpose is to provide all geographic and professional segments of the SEG membership a communication and influence link and into SEG’s meeting calendar.
Objectives
The MRPC will consider each meeting request submitted to the SEG. All meetings must be reviewed by the MRPC. It will take into consideration all aspects of the meeting including relevance to members, topic, potential conflict with other established meetings (topic and dates), risk to SEG, safety of delegates, relationships with other societies and the meeting must support the mission of SEG (“Connecting the world of Applied Geophysics.”) If the committee determines the meeting would be of value, interest and would benefit the members of SEG they will endorse and approve the meeting.
Composition and Membership
The MRPC shall consist of the Chair appointed for a two year term by the President of SEG, and members appointed by the Chair that represent all segments and regions of the society, for example, Standing Committees and Regional Advisory Boards that are involved in planning meetings and workshops. The President may reappoint the Chair for an additional year. All committee members will serve one year terms and may be reappointed by the Chair. The number of committee members will be determined by the Chair (less than 25). It will also be served by a SEG Business Office liaison from the SEG Meetings Department. A member of the SEG Board of Directors will serve as a liaison to the committee.
Current Leadership (2026–2027):
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Marianne Rauch |
| Board Liaison | Aria Abubakar |
| Staff Liaison | Debbie Mitchell |
Policy and Procedures
The official SEG Policy and Procedures Manual section for this committee can be accessed here: → SEG Policy and Procedures Manual
Annual Reports
Below are recent annual reports submitted to the SEG Board:
- {2024 Report}
- 2025 Report
Meetings
The committee may meet any time, upon call of the chair, although most of the work will be done through electronic means on a monthly basis. The committee will review meeting requests through electronic means monthly.
Resources and Links
Contact
For questions or to express interest in volunteering for this committee, please contact: [email protected]