geological society of nevada

GSN is a scientific society devoted to promoting the geological sciences it is non-profit making organization. GSN exists to benefit its members and provide opportunities to enhance their geologic knowledge. GSN was established in the year 1957 and has become one of the most esteemed regional scientific societies in the world. Frequently they organized monthly meeting symposia and field trips. GSN drives on funds generated from membership dues, sales of publications, and profits from 20+ years of symposia. GSN has a healthy investment fund that helps keep membership dues down along with large sponsors that help bankroll the monthly meetings' social hours, field trips, and other social events. The Executive Committee runs the affairs of the organization and is based in Reno. The chapters in Winnemucca, Elko and Las Vegas have their own officers to run their meetings and activities. There is a Board of Directors composed of officers from each chapter and six independently elected members, all of whom are past officers. They provide the institutional memory and help direct the organization.