Hopefully you have renewed your membership with CalGeo as we kick off another year. Thank you to all our incredible members and those that went the extra mile and donated to our student and general fund.
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Thank you Student Fund donors:
Geotechnical Professionals Geocon Terradyne Matriscope Engineering Laboratories Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey Rock Solid Engineering Terracon Miller Pacific Engineering Group GeoSoils, Inc. Charles H. Hartsog Geotechnical Exploration Rutherford + Chekene Grice Engineering Hamilton & Associates Diaz Yourman & Associates Slate Geotechnical
Middle Earth Geo Testing
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Thank you General Fund donors:
RGH Consultants Geotechnical Professionals Matriscope Engineering Laboratories Grice Engineering
Middle Earth Geo Testing
Thank you Scholarship Fund donors:
Geotechnical Professionals Matriscope Engineering Laboratories Griffin Soil
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Exploring the CalGeo Website: Series #1
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There is so much on CalGeo's website that we bet you don't know about! That is why each month, we will post a new tidbit about our website right here. Small, bite-sized info to give you the tools to become a SUPER-MEMBER!
TIP #1: New Affiliate Search by Specialty
Need to find a driller or specialty paving contractor? And, of course, you want to use one of CalGeo's Affiliate members because they are awesome and support this great organization.
- Click on Membership on our main navigation
- Select Affiliate Directory from the drop down menu
- Enter in your zip code, or just select a specialty to see all the companies that match your search
TIP #2: Purchase previously recorded short courses
In need of some last-minute PDH's? Or maybe you want to brush up on your knowledge of a new software program or Site Specific Seismic Hazard Analysis...
- Click on CalGeo Store on our main navigation
- Select Purchase Courses from the drop down menu
- Scroll down through the list of available courses
Alternate Option:
Visit our Online Learning Library, select the course you are interested in and under Details there should be a link back to the form to purchase.
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FREE GBA Case History: Cyber Crime & Ransomware Attacks
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We Were Hacked! Don't let it happen to you!
In this GBA Case History, you'll learn about the experience of one member-firm, and discover what they faced when hackers breached their network. You'll be able to take away actionable next steps to help your business avoid a similar crisis! GBA offers dozens of case histories like this one to our member firms, helping them avoid pitfalls by learning from the experiences of others.
Download the free case history to see how one member firm reacted when they were hacked. You’ll read about the firm’s process of recovering from breached security, lost data, and costly business disruptions and the lessons they learned in the process. With their story in mind, you’ll be able to consider your own company’s security systems and identify potential risks before they become actual nightmares.
GBA works for your future success by offering resources, support, and connections that will help you grow and excel in your field. For over 50 years, we have been committed to helping you and your clients avoid risk, improve performance, and optimize your ROI.
Download your free GBA Case History to see one of their crucial resources for yourself.
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Fall Virtual Meeting: Selection of the Seismic Coefficient in Assessing Seismic Slope Stability
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We were hoping to get back to an in-person dinner meeting this fall but have decided to stay virtual for a little longer. With that said, we hope members from across California will join us on November 3rd at 11am for our fall regional meeting presentation. Grab your lunch and fire up your computer - Register now!
Cost: $25/CalGeo Members, $50/Non-members
Once registration and payment are received, CalGeo will add your email to the attendee list with GoToWebinar. You will receive a separate confirmation containing the link to join the webinar. This will also be sent out 1-day and 1-hour prior to the start of the meeting.
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Need Field Staff Training? Gregg Drilling Field Day & Expo is Oct. 23rd!
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Registration is open for Gregg Drilling's field training expo providing 4-hours of professional development training for field staff and technicians in Southern California.
The event will be outdoors and feature live and hands-on demonstrations with all types of drilling and sampling equipment. Attendees will be split into four groups and rotate through stations featuring different site investigation techniques and equipment.
Dates & Location:
Saturday October 23, 2021, 8am - 12pm.
Gregg Drilling Signal Hill Headquarters. Please park on the street near the yard area: 2718 Gaviota St., Signal Hill
Featured Instructors:
- Dr. Peter K. Robertson, Professor Emeritus with the University of Alberta will cover Cone Penetration Testing, data collection, seismic testing, sample collection and everything you need to know in the field.
- Dr. Richard Laton, Professor at Cal State Fullerton will cover Soil Sampling, borehole logging and sample chain of command. Hollow-stem auger and mud rotary drilling will also be demonstrated.
- Ryan Lea will discuss Sonic Drilling: applications, applicable soil types and sites.
- Wessam Zanaty will demonstrate additional testing modules including SPT Energy Calibration, Vane Shear Testing & Pressuremeter Testing.
- Jake Wilson & Alex Jernigan will discuss Remediation Techniques.
Attendees will receive:
- Certificate for 4-hours of Professional Development
- Coffee & light breakfast snacks
- Taco-bar catered lunch
- Hands-on Q&A with speakers and a chance to see all the equipment in action!
Cost & Registration:
$100 registration after October 1st. Substitutions allowed, no cancellations or refunds.
Questions? E-mail: Jasmine Alcorta
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New Instrumentation Short Course: Level up on Piezometers
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Our members have been asking for more courses on instrumentation and we immediately went to Rob Clark at Geokon for his expertise. In 2020 Rob lead a 2-part short course series on inclinometers that was very successful. This course was recorded and the recordings can be purchased here >>
This new virtual course will focus on piezometers and include: background, installation techniques, quality control in the field, data collection and processing.
Cost: $40/CalGeo members, $95/non-members
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Rocscience 2D & 3D Slope Stability Course
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Rocscience is hosting their own online course on 2D & 3D Slope Stability Analysis in October. The course will be spread across 2 sessions with 4 & 1/2 hours every day and will be conducted in a time zone suitable for those located in the Americas and Europe.
Course Dates: October 26 - 27, 2021 Course Timings: 10 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Rocscience Tools: Slide2, Slide3, RSPile Platform: GoToMeeting Languages: The course will be conducted in English Fees for Maintainance+ subscribers: USD $400 Offer for Professor + Student: USD $400
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Student Chapters need your help!
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CalGeo Job Board & Career Center
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Did you know that a posting on CalGeo's Job Board goes out to all of Zip Recruiter? Not only will applicants see your job featured on CalGeo's Job Board but you will also get applications from the main Zip Recruiter Job Board as well.
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FEATURED Staff Geotechnical Engineer
LGC Geotechnical, Inc. - San Clemente, CA
Full-time
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Posted: Aug 17, 2021
Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2021
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FEATURED Geotechnical Engineers
GENTERRA Consultants, Inc. - Irvine, CA
Full-time
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Posted: Aug 3, 2021
Salary: null Monthly
Application Deadline: N/A
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FEATURED Geotechnical Engineer
LACO Associates - Eureka, CA
Contractor
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Posted: Jul 30, 2021
Application Deadline: N/A
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Sr. Staff Engineer
Leighton - Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
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Posted: Sep 2, 2021
Application Deadline: N/A
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GBA Fall Conference - REGISTRATION OPEN
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Dates: October 20-23, 2021
Location: Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort, Henderson, NV
In-person and virtual registration options available! Check out the full agenda at the link below.
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We love adding to the CalGeo family and are very excited to welcome all our new members!
Please welcome our new individual member:
Alexia Mackey with Universal Engineering in Irvine, CA
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
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