b'Branch newsASEG newsand methodology developed for theDecember 17. Again, due to the corrallingThe strong message Tim spoke to was project, from start to finish. of local COVID, this will be a face-to-facethat geophysicists are innovative and event, with a bit of memorabilia for our WAbrave and we have impact, even in On Friday the 13th our PESA-ASEG 33rdmembers. Details forthcoming, of course! our small numbers. Contributions Annual Golf Classic was held in Secretto national geophysical datasets and Harbour, and was a definite success,Happy holidays, everyone, and keepknowledge including: magnetics, with a very worthwhile link to a localstaying safe! radiometrics, gravity, airborne charity. PESA-ASEG partnered again withelectromagnetics, AusLAMP, deep our charity of choice, Parkerville ChildrenTodd Mojesky wapresident@aseg.org.au crustal seismic, passive seismic, and Youth Care. The charity is a 115-year- offshore, integration (and decision old non-for-profit organization, based hereAustralian Capital Territory making tools) to name a few in WA. With one quarter of girls and onehighlights.sixth of boys affected by child abuse andThe ACT Branch celebrated the ASEG 50th trauma by the age of 18, Parkerville has aAnniversary in early November at the huge role within our community; to raiseMarquee, Lake Burley Griffin. Tim Barton awareness of child abuse, provide servicesgave a fantastic speech entitled Brave for those in need and grow the network ofGeophysics outlining the nationwide support in providing a future for our WAimpacts ACT ASEG geophysicists have children, young people, and families. made over 50 years. Tim generously On November 27, due to the relaxingspoke to the influence and leadership protocols, we will also had our firstof the ACT Branch geophysicists, face-to-face technical night. Studentscontractors, academia and Federal from Curtin and UWA presented on theirGovernment in its role in resource research and study topics. Our very firstexploration over 50 years. Tim included tech night since pre-COVID days! our important cousins BMR/AGSO/ Tim Barton speaking at the ACT Branchs 50th Geoscience Australia, AuScope, ANU,anniversary celebration.And lastly, we are currently working out theANSIR, State and Territory Geological final details of this years combination AGMSurveys and the CRCs (a short list here)A toast was made to those who have and 50th year ASEG Anniversary Party onAGCRC, pmdCRC, MinEx CRC. passed away, we miss them.Brave ASEG Members in attendance were: Marina Costelloe ACT Branch President, Mike Barlow ACT Branch Secretary, Ross Costelloe ACT Branch Treasurer, Yvette PoudjomDjomani Federal Executive, Adam Kroll, Phillip Wynne, Grant Butler, Ian Hone, James Goodwin, Tim Barton, Yusen Ley-Cooper, Ron Hackney, Ken Horsfall, Richard Almond, John Peacock, Andrew Owen, Ned Stolz and Ted Lilley.In early December we will have our Christmas celebration. We wish all brave geophysicists a Merry Christmas and an awesome safe 2021.Marina Costelloe The ACT Branch celebrates the ASEGs 50th anniversary. actpresident@aseg.org.auASEG national calendarDate Branch Event Presenter Time VenueASEG Branch face-to-face meetings have resumed in SA, WA and Tasmania. All other State Branch meetings are on hold till further notice. Most branches are still hosting webinars. Registration is open to Members and non-members alike, and corporate partners and sponsors of state branches are acknowledged before each session. Recorded webinars are uploaded to the ASEGs website (https://www.aseg.org.au/aseg-videos), as well as to the ASEGs YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/2ZNgIaZ). Please monitor the Events page on the ASEG website for information about upcoming webinars and other on-line events03 Dec ACT Christmas Party Pomegranate Restaurant, Kingston17 Dec WA AGM and ASEG 50th Anniversary Dinner TBA TBADECEMBER 2020 PREVIEW 8'