b'Executive briefASEG news$AUD 69 067, compared to a net loss instrategic directions for the Society. Key-Improving volunteer experience: 2021 of $AUD 72 284. The main sourcesissues addressed during discussion wereHow do we on-board volunteers and of income were memberships andas follows. provide ongoing support?publications. Education generated some-Reviewing the service provided by the income in 2022, with CAGE and MAG-Growing the capabilities of explorationSecretariat.22 being the most profitable. The maingeophysicists: How can we encourage-Engaging with State Branches: How items of expenditure were meetings,the development of courses to providecan we increase engagement between events and education. Publication alsoeducational qualifications in the facethe state branches and FedEx?incurred some expenditure althoughof disappearing geophysical degrees publications as a whole returned aacross Australian universities? More details will follow after the April profit. Educational events and the-Re-branding: Need to assess otherFedEx meeting, and strategy document Research Foundation were run at a loss,organisations such as SAGA and howwill be shared with Members on the however they are proving benefits tothey are re-branding. ASEG website.Members. Overall, there is a healthy-Revitalising publications with focus balance of total equity of $AUD 957relevant to Members The Federal Executive would like to thank 065 in net assets. The detailed report is-Off conference cycle planning: WhatTAS for organising and facilitating the available on the ASEG website. should we do in off-years as we move2023 AGM online event. A lot of work to two-year conference cycle, andgoes on behind the scenes to make such The AGM was followed by a Strategy Dayshould we be planning for technicalan event a success.on 18 March, where the newly electedsymposiums or a geophysics festival?Federal Executive, journal editors and-Reviewing content accessibility: HowAsmita Mahanta representatives from various committeescan we better serve our internationalASEG Secretary got together to discuss long termand regional Australian Members? fedsec@aseg.org.auWelcome to new MembersThe ASEG extends a warm welcome to 18 new Members approved by the Federal Executive at its February and March 2023 meetings (see table).First name Last name Organisation State Country Membership typeEdward Biegert Gentleman Scientist Texas USA ActivePeush Chaudhary Institute of Seismological Research Gujarat India ActiveMichael Cunningham Sander Geophysics Ontario Canada ActiveBen Haase BHP Qld Australia ActiveAbhijit Kurup University of Western Australia WA Australia StudentCasey Lee James Cook University Qld Australia StudentBrian Makone MNG Vic Australia ActiveDavid Ndungu Kabete National Polytechnic Nairobi Kenya AssociateJames Njoku Heathgate Resources SA Australia ActiveIzuchukwu (Edmond) Nwabueze Tas Australia AssociateEmilio Rodriguez Nievas ExploreGeo WA Australia AssociateWilliam Rowlands Gap Explosive Ordnance Detection Qld Australia ActiveFarshad Salajegheh Macquarie University NSW Australia ActiveKarunakar Rao Semmta Datacode Maharashtra India ActivePavel Shashkin Curtin University WA Australia ActiveKelly Vaughan-Taylor Mitre Geophysics Qld Australia AssociateWen Xi UNSW NSW Australia StudentJacob Zhang Yancoal Australia Qld Australia AssociateASEG Young Professionals Network: AEGC 2023With the dust barely settled on myThe team was led by Kat Gioseffi ablyIn other YP news, its a new year and a return from the Australasian Explorationassisted by Nick Josephs and Janellenew budget cycle for YP events in your Geoscience Conference (AEGC) inSimpson, and Ive possibly neglectedstate. Please get in touch to discuss your Brisbane, theres only time to say a veryto mention othersbut Im sure Nickevent ideas and seek funding support.quick thank you to the hard-workingwill rectify this when he writes a more YPs who ran the Geo Pitch, the FMGdetailed piece, with pictures, in the nextJarrod Dunne Networking Night, and the Industry Paneledition of Preview. ypadmin@aseg.org.auas well as the High School Students day and the Brisbane Brews drinks.5 PREVIEW APRIL 2023'