Membership Information

Qualifications

Membership in the Geological Society of Minnesota is open to all people who have an interest in participating in or supporting a public-spirited organization devoted to increasing our understanding of Geology and the Earth Sciences.

Member Benefits

  1. Advanced notice of seminars on the Earth Sciences given at the University of Minnesota.
  2. Advanced notice of laboratory sessions for special hands-on learning experiences.
  3. Advance invitations to professionally-guided field trips.
  4. A quarterly GSM Newsletter with anouncements of upcoming activities, articles on the Earth Sciences, and GSM project and activity reports. Past Issues
  5. An extensive media lending library. The GSM Media Library is an ever-growing collection of 330+ geological DVDs that are available for rental at nominal fee.
  6. The annual GSM Directory is a handy resource to access the organization.
  7. The opportunity to meet others who share an enthusiasm for learning and a curiosity about the natural world.
  8. The rewarding feeling of supporting a nonprofit organization dedicated to public education and the appreciation of Planet Earth.

Annual Dues

The membership year begins September 1. For those joining after April 1 membership will be good until September of the following year. (New members joining between April 1 and August 31 get those months free!)

Regular Membership    
Student (full time)   $10
Individual $20 (1 year), $40 (2 year), $60 (3 years)    
Family $30(1 year), $60 (2 year), $90 (3 year)    
Sustaining Membership   $50
Supporting Membership   $100
Guarantor Membership   $250

 Print Membership Application/Renewal  and send it to:

           Geological Society of Minnesota
           P.O. Box 141065
           Minneapolis, MN 55414-6065