b'Executive briefASEG newsthe initial discomfort looking out over aSurvey of Queenslands SustainableTo summarise, the ASEG views webinars sea of faces at a conference. In any case,Minerals Series (https://bit.ly/3gMdSdc)are so successful that, when the COVID-19 initial discomfort fades quickly into thewhere free-ranging post-presentationpandemic eases, we would like branches to presentation, which may be longer thandiscussion from the floor is encouraged.host and record them as a matter of course. that at a conference, and therefore containBecause they are broadcast to a wideIf you are interested in presenting your more detail. I suggest that post-talkaudience, webinars represent anwork to a large audience, please contact questions in webinars offer advantagesopportunity for your work to reachKate Robertson (president-elect@aseg.over those at conferences because therethose unable to attend conferencesorg.au) or me (president@aseg.org.au) for are fewer restrictions for time. Personally,or technical nights. They are also anmore information.it was a rewarding experience. excellent opportunity to improve on your future presentations, because youDavid Annetts It may be that future webinars proceedget to watch and critique your ownASEG President in a manner similar to the Geologicalrecording. president@aseg.org.auExecutive briefThe Federal Executive of the ASEG is thefive Corporate Members, includingmeetings at state level, so the ASEG has governing body of the ASEG. It meetsthree Corporate Plus Members. A hugecontinued with the webinar series. There once a month, via teleconference, tothanks to all our Corporate Membershave been some really interesting talks. deal with the administration of thefor your continued support in 2020.These are all recorded and available for Society. This brief reports on the monthlyDont forget to have a look for ourviewing at the ASEG website or on our meeting that was held in June 2020. Corporate Members on the contentsYouTube Channel. The Federal Executive page of Preview, and to support themis looking at the possibilities for returning as much as you can. It is great to see ourto face-to-face meetings in those states Finances Societys Members also taking advantagewhere it is safe to do so. So, keep a look The Societys financial position at the endof the savings gained with the 5-yearout for notifications from your state of June was: membership options. Please rememberbranches to see what is coming soon, early and mid-career Members can joinand get out there and reconnect with Year to date income: $168 477 the ASEG Young Professionals Networkyour colleagues.Year to date expenditure: $130 637 at www.aseg.or.au/about-aseg/aseg- With 2020 marking the ASEGs 50th year, youngprofessionals. the committee has lots of interesting Net assets: $1 113 425 events and promotions coming in the Due to the lack of branch meetingsSocial media year ahead. Its not too late to renew, so during COVID-19 restrictions, theremind your friends and colleagues, and Stay up to date with all the happeningsrenew today.total expenditure is well down on theof your Society on social media. You can budgeted amount. connect to us via LinkedIn, Facebook andIf there is anything you wish to know Twitter for all the latest news and events. more about, please contact Leslie at Membership fedsec@aseg.org.au.Online eventsAs at 1 July, the Society had 831 financialLeslie Atkinson Members, compared to 906 at thisThe current circumstances haveASEG Secretary time last year. The ASEG currently hasprevented monthly face-to-facefedsec@aseg.org.auWelcome to new MembersThe ASEG extends a warm welcome to eight new Members approved by the Federal Executive at its June and July meetings (see Table).First name Last name Organisation State Country Membership typeFatemeh Amirpoorsaeed Monash University VIC Australia StudentFlynn Cameron University of Adelaide SA Australia StudentJosh Grattage Camborne School of Mines, Exeter University Staffordshire United Kingdom StudentPooya Hadian Curtin University WA Australia StudentTavis Lavell GBG Maps VIC Australia ActiveBhavik Lodhia Imperial College London Leicester United Kingdom ActiveBehnam Sadeghi University of Sydney NSW Australia ActiveNathan Wake University of Sydney NSW Australia Student3 PREVIEW AUGUST 2020'