SIPES FOUNDATION

The SIPES Foundation, a charitable and educational organization, was chartered in Texas in November 1981. In addition to awarding annual earth science scholarships and conducting educational seminars the Foundation maintains an extensive earth science video film library, with films of technical programs presented at annual meetings and also of seminars. The films are for sale or rent at modest prices from SIPES Headquarters.

The SIPES Foundation also has a Distinguished Speaker program for use by SIPES chapters, as well as a Traveling Seminar program.

2008 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

President:  Lanny O. Butner - Wichita, Kansas

Vice President:  H. Jack Naumann, Jr. - Midland, Texas

Secretary:  Clifford A. Walker - Dallas, Texas

Treasurer:  Lee M. Petersen - Fort Worth, Texas

Directors

  • Michael N. Austin - Denver, Colorado
  • Michael G. Cruson - Denver, Colorado
  • William R. Finley - Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Kenneth J. Huffman - New Orleans, Louisiana
  • George S. Johnson - Amarillo, Texas
  • Thomas J. Smith - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • SIPES (Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists)
    Email:sipes@sipes.org,
    Telephone: 214.363.1780, Fax 214.363.8195