November 4th Luncheon registration may now be completed online. Please register online by Friday, October 31st.

Advance luncheon registration cost is $21 for non-members and $16 for members. Students may attend free of charge. Same-day luncheon registration cost is $25.

The November 4th Luncheon will be Sponsored by Historical Information Gatherers (HIG):

Presentation Title

1.8 Ga of Arizona Rock Outcrops and Highlights from the 2014 AIPG National Conference

by Jake Dalbec

Presentation Overview

The 2014 AIPG National Conference in Prescott, AZ was attended by AIPG MN Section President-Elect Jake Dalbec in September; discussions were invigorating, but the rock outcrops were even better! Jake had the opportunity to attend three field trips in the central and northern portions of Arizona and with his camera, Jake tried his best to document almost 1.8 Ga of rock outcrop encountered on his field trips. A number of local geologic experts provided wonderful insights into the geologic history of the region. Locations visited or passed through included Prescott, Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Glen Canyon Dam. This presentation will summarize geologic highlights from the field trips with the backdrop of Jake’s photos.

Speaker Biography

Jake Dalbec graduated from UW-Madison in 2008 with a BS in Geology & Geophysics and a Certificate in Environmental Studies. He has worked for American Engineering Testing (AET) since 2008 as an Environmental Technician and Geologist within the Environmental Division. Jake’s professional experiences with AET include brownfield investigative and remedial work, LSIs and RIs at petroleum contaminated sites, remedial work at sites impacted with agricultural contaminants, Phase I and II ESAs, hazardous materials surveys, construction site monitoring for compliance with SWPPPs, groundwater monitoring, and industrial air emissions testing. Jake joined the MN Section of AIPG and obtained his GIT certification in 2009. In December 2013, Jake obtained his PG licensure for Minnesota. Jake has actively served in a number of roles for the MN Section of AIPG including Vice President (2012-2013), Webmaster (2013-present), and most recently President-Elect (2014-present).