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Minutes of the executive council meeting the geochemical society October 29, 1983, Indianapolis, Indiana
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING THE GEOCHEMICAL SOCIETY October 29, 1983, Indianapolis, Indiana Present:
R.A. Berner (President), H.L. Barnes (Vice President), T. Takahashi (Secretary), P. Deines (Treasurer), A.T. Anderson (Councilor), A. Albee (Councilor), E.A. Bence (Councilor), G. Faure (Councilor) ,. Y. Kolodny (Councilor), M.E. Murphy (Councilor), W. Schreyer (Councilor), D.M. Shaw (Executive Editor), B. Gregor (Geochemical News Editor), R.M. Mitterer (OGD Chairman), E. Anders (Chairman, Publications Committee)
Berner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1)
Berner presented the President's report.
a) Berner reported that an emergency session of the Executive Council was called by him on September 15, 1983, via telephone to discuss the 1984 membership dues of the Society, and included Takahashi (Secretary) and Deines (Treasurer). This session was prompted by a request from E. Anders, It was resolved that: Chairman of the Publications Committee. "the 1984 membership dues will be set at $35.00 annually for regular members and $17.00 for student members". This resolution was presented to the meeting, and approved unanimously. Thus, this supersedes Section 3-d of the minutes of the Executive Council meeting held on May 29, 1983. b) The following three persons have agreed to present the citations for the 1983 Geochemical Society awards: Zell Peterman for S. Goldich, Goldschmidt medalist J.S. Dickey for B. Watson, Clarke medalist D. Leythaeuser for D.H. Welte, Treibs medalist c) Bruce Doe will continue to represent the Geochemical Society at the Geochemical and Mineralogical Instrumentation Working Group of the Geological Science Board, U.S. National Research Council. d) A half-day symposium on Geochemical Cycles has been scheduled during the 1984 GSA Annual Meeting as a part of the Frontiers of Geoscience program. A motion was made to extend this to a full-day symposium by adding a halfday session under the sponsorship of the Geochemical Society. The Council unanimously resolved that a request should be made to GSA for a full-day symposium on Geochemical Cycles. OGD has also proposed a half-day symposium on the "Geochemical recone) struction of depositional and diaoenetic environments" at the 1984 GSA meeting. The major purpose of this symposium is to combine the knowledge of organic, inorganic and isotopic chemistry with that of sedimentological
1389
evidence for increased understanding of depositional and dlagenetic env::'i~-. ments. The Council unanimously resolved that a request should be made tr GSA for this half-day symposium as a part of the regular GSA program. Berner reported on the Joint Technical Program CommIttee of GSA. It f) is felt that, in the past, many mistakes in scheduling of various activities at GSA meetings have been made by the GSA staff. The Geochemical Society representative for JTPC should make sure of the correctness of the schedule provided by GSA. 2)
Deines
had attended
the GSA Council
meeting,
The 1985 GSA meeting will not be held a) Orlando, Florida, are being considered.
and reported
in Boston.
the following:
Pittsburgh
GSA will not sponsor symposium volumes for publication b) presented at the symposia held during GSA Annual Meetings_ 3)
Deines
presented
Treasurer's
The 1983 annual budget a) and approved unanimously.
and
of papers
report. summary
(as of October
24, 1983) was presented
The estimated total expenses The 1984 proposed budget was presented. b) in 1984 are $15,710.00, whereas the estimated income from membership dues (computed assuming 1,350 members at $10.00 per member) is $13,500.00. Thus a deficit of $2,210.00 is anticipated. This anticipated deficit, however, is due mainly to our choice of holding the increase in annual membership dues at a minimum as resolved in Section 1-a)of these minutes. This deficit, if it occurs, will be covered by the interest earned by the Society's savings account. The proposed budget was unanimously approved, and is attached as Appendix I. Schreyer proposed that $550 should be allocated for the 1983 c) This was seconded by Murphy, and approved Geochemical Cycles Workshop. unanimously. 4)
Secretary's
report
The following Executive Council
was
changes meeting
presented
by Takahashi.
(underlined) in the minutes of the May 29, 1983 were proposed and unanimously approved.
The Geochemical Cycles Workshop meeting will not be held Section 6-d) as a part of the 1984 GSA Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, because it will be the subject of the GSA-GC frontier svmDosium. The Geochemical Society by-laws have been Section 13) Berner and Barnes, and approved by the Council. 5)
Publications
Committee
report
was presented
updated
by Doe,
by Anders.
a) John M. Hayes has been appointed to serve out the remainder of A replacement is being sought for Peter Eberhardt, A.A. Levinson's term. The present members of the whose term expires at the end of this meeting. Publications Committee and their respective termination dates are as follows: P. Eberhardt S.R. Taylor R. Brett
- 1983 - 1984 - 1984
E. Anders J.M. Hayes M.J. Drake
- 1985 - 1985 - 1986
Student subscriptions to Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta have b) proven quite popular, and currently number 277 (including 30 from the Meteoritical Society). Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta exceeded its page projection for cl 1982 and therefore ran a deficit, requiring an increase in the 1984 instiJournal accounts from 1982 were carefully reviewed tutional rate to $340. with Pergamon, and full agreement was reached on various policy matters as The journal now is financially strong, and can well as possible economies. afford substantial growth. d)
In order
to increase
institutional
circulation
of the journal,
the
1391 presidents of the Geochemical and Meteoritical Societies Will appeal to 400 geology departments in the U.S. that do not now subscribe. This effort has been organized by Michael J. Drake. expand coverage of fields that e) Some efforts are being undertaken& are currently underrepresented in the journal. With the elimination of page charges and drastic reduction of reprint prices, the journal ranks well ahead of its competitors in most respects (circulation, low subscription rates, etc.), but these advantages are slow in being recognized. The Society subsidizes currently $5.00 per student member. f) Barnes suggested that a broad appeal for submission of exciting, attractive and scintillating papers for publication in GCA should be placed in the Geochemical News. 6) Anders reported on the activities of the U.S. -China Geochemistry Steering Committee of CSCPRC (= Committee on Scholarly Communication with the People's Republic of China). This committee was appointed in 1982 for a 2-year term, "to work with both American and Chinese geochemists in planning future collaborative work in a systematic manner". Its members are Robin Brett (Chairman), Gerald J. Wasserburg (Vice-chairman), Edward Anders, Robert N. Clayton, Hans P. Eugster, Karl K. Turekian, and David R. Wones. The primary task of the committee has been or organize a visit of a Chinese delegation, headed by Prof. Tu Guangzhi (Director, Institute of Sciences Division, Academia Geochemistry, Guiyang, and Chairman, Earth Sinica). The delegation participated in the symposium "Geochemical Research in the People's Republic of China" at the Indianapolis GSA meeting, which was organized by the Committee and cosponsored by the Geochemical Society, It also met with the Steering and visited a number of U.S. institutions. Committee to discuss future collaborative geochemistry programs, such as a workshop and joint research projects, as well as exchanges of students and senior scientists. Prior to these discussions, the committee polled a sample of 150 U.S. geochemists for suggestions on suitable workshop topics, as well as personnel exchanges. 7)
Executive Editor's report was presented by Shaw.
a) M.B. Goldhaber has resigned as Associate Editor. In his place, H. Elderfield, University of Cambridge, was proposed, and approved unanimous 1Y by the Council. b) Cumulative Index of GCA is published every 10 volumes by Pergamon. be published more if the Society is willing to pay. Shaw It _ can _ . . frequently ._ will present a cost estimate at the next meeting. Other information regarding the statistics of papers and publications c) were presented, and are attached as Appendix II. 8)
Vice-president's report was presented by Barnes.
Society pays $1,900 to AGI for annual membership a) The Geochemical dues. However, there appear to be no tangible benefits for us to belong to AGI. AGU has resigned from AGI. Albee made a motion, seconded by Faure: "The incoming president of the Geochemical Society should write a letter to AGI expressing our intention to withdraw from AGI, stating that no tangible benefits for G.S. are derived from our association with AGI". 13 approved, and one abstained. The motion passed. b) For the G.S. representative to the U.S. National Committee for Geochemistry, B. Doe was nominated and approved unanimously. c)
For G.S. representative to AAAS, M. Murphy was voted unanimously.
d) A candidate for observer to GSA Executive Meetings was considered, but no action was taken. Barnes made a motion with regard to selection of the Geochemical e) Society Distinguished Lecturers: "The G.S. Distinguished Lecturer, who is to present a lecture in placeof the Presidential address in alternate years, will be
1392 selected by President with advice of the Councilors. President. will report to the Executive Council as to his choice at its Spring Meeting. The G.S. welcomes the Distinguished Lecture for publication in GCA. 91
The OGD report was presented by Mitterer.
a) The Executive Committee of OGD proposes a half-day symposium on: "The Geochemical Reconstruction of Depositional and Diagenetic Environments" to be held at the 1984 GSA-GS Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada. A preliminary list of topics and speakers has been presented. The Council strongly supports their efforts as stated in Section l-e). bl OGD wishes to be included in the Geochemical News. The Council advised Gregor and Claypool (OGD) to jointly develop workable arrangements. cl It was proposed that the 1984 Treibs Medal be awarded to Wolfgang K.Seifert (Chevron Res. Lab.). This motion was approved. d) 10)
Alfred Treibs died in October, 1983.
Gregor reported on the Geochemical News.
A questionnaire for merits of publication in the Geochemical News of a) the geochemical programs at GSA Meetings has been sent to all the members. Although only 10% have responded, their responses are overwhelmingly in favor of its publication. Therefore, it should be continued for the following GSA Annual Meetings. b) A large number of copies of the Geochemical News have been returned although the address list provided by Pergamon was used. This appears to indicate that the mailing list provided is outdated. Efforts will be made to improve the distribution. 111 Travel expenses for the Goldschmidt, Clarke and Treibs medalists to attend the award ceremony were discussed. This question will be further discussed in the next Council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Taro Takahasi Secretary
1393
APPENDIX
I
BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR 1984, 2nd REVISION EXPENSES Council Expenses: President's Travel and Expenses Secretary's Expenses Treasurer's Expenses Editor's Expenses Councilors' Travel Expenses Council Meeting Expenses
1.000.00 500.00 200.00 1.500.00 4.000.00 800.00 $ 8,OOO.OO
Dues:
AGI IAGC
1,900.00 60.00 $ 1,960.OO
Awards:
Goldschmidt Honorarium Medal Replacement (Goldschmidt,Clarke) Luncheon-and Misc. Award Expenses
500.00 600 .OO 250.00 $ 1,350.oo
Students:
Support of Students Subscriptions ( 6 5.00 per student, 300 students)
$ 1.500.00
Newsletter:
S 2,400.OO
Ceochemical Cycles Work Group Support:
$
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES:
500.00
$ 15,710.oo
INCOME Membership Dues
( 1,350 members @ $10.00)
$ 13,500.00
DEFICIT
$
2.210.00
CONTRIBUTION FROM GENERAL SAVINGS (Interest)
$
2.210.00
October 24, 1983
1394 APPENDIX II REPORT ON GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA TO THE GEOCHEMICAL SOCIETY OCTOBER 1983 Breakdown of Pavers processed through Hamilton from October lst, 1982 -September 30, 1983 1981-2 Total number of papers received 401 (404) Meteorite, cosmochemistry, tektite, lunar Organic geochemistry Sedimentary, oceanographic Isotopes (stable, radioqenic) General geochemistry Book reviews, announcements, etc. Accepted (published, in press) Being reviewed, revised Rejected, withdrawn Pages published, Vol. 47, no. 1-11 (1983) vol. 46, no. 1-11 (1982)
45 63 107 41 79 66
(47) (76) (109) (41; (73) i58!
163 170 68 2078 2418
(1431 (181) (80)
Distribution of manuscripts among Associate Editors, Oct. 1, 1982Sept. 30, 1983 C. Barker R. Brett R.G. Burns S.E. Calvert M.J. Drake J.I. Drever (from Jan.) H. Elderfield (from Sep.) J.M. Ferry (from Jan.) F.A. Frey M.B. Goldhaber* D.M. Kerrick* J.I. Hedges (from Jan.) P.C. Hess D. Leythaeuser J.D. Macdougall
13 14 15 20 11 18 1 8 11 9 1 21 10 18 10
L.E. Nyquist T. Paces L.N. Plununer R.A. Schmitt S.M.F. Sheppard E.R. Sholkovitz P. Signer D.M. Shaw (inc. 66 book reviews, etc.) S.R. Taylor G. Thompson G. Turner* C.E. Rees (temp. A.E.) J.R. Kramer (temp. A.E.)
10
7 21 20 15 16 I.0 98 7 13 1 2 1
*resigned during this period
Circulation figures as at August 1983 UK 80 Libraries Individuals 4 70 Members 14 Gratis 168 Total
The Americas 576 30 1548 33 2187
Europe 308 8 354 3 573
Africa 56 14 70
Asia 284 10 139 3 436
Total 1304 52 2025 34::
Associate Editors M.B. Goldhaber has resigned as Associate Editor. H. Elderfield, University of Cambridge has been appointed as a replacement. Council approval is requested. I would also like to add a McMaster colleague, and will discuss this at the Council meeting. Cumulative Index The cumulative index for volumes 31-40 has now been completed and is being printed. This will be distributed to GCA subscribers in November.
1395 Information for Contributors Some revisions and additions to procedures have been incorporated in these instructions and will aopear in January. Organic Geochemistry We have received a request from Pergamon Press to publish a list of forthcoming articles that will appear in Organic Geochemistry. It has been proposed by John Hayes, Bloomington, who is a member of the Publications Committee, that GCA establish closer working relationships with Dr. Earl W. Baker, the new editor of Organic Geochemistry. Papers on organic topics which are more detailed or specialised than we would wish to publish might be directed to Dr. Baker. I believe this is a worthwhile proposal and I will promote it strongly. We already have a similar working relationship with our sister journal Meteoritics. Lancaster Press I would like to acknowledge here the splendid help and smooth professional service which we continue to receive from our printer.
R.A. Berner (President), H.L. Barnes (Vice President), T. Takahashi (Secretary), P. Deines (Treasurer), A.T. Anderson (Councilor), A. Albee (Councilor), E.A. Bence (Councilor), G. Faure (Councilor) ,. Y. Kolodny (Councilor), M.E. Murphy (Councilor), W. Schreyer (Councilor), D.M. Shaw (Executive Editor), B. Gregor (Geochemical News Editor), R.M. Mitterer (OGD Chairman), E. Anders (Chairman, Publications Committee)
Berner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1)
Berner presented the President's report.
a) Berner reported that an emergency session of the Executive Council was called by him on September 15, 1983, via telephone to discuss the 1984 membership dues of the Society, and included Takahashi (Secretary) and Deines (Treasurer). This session was prompted by a request from E. Anders, It was resolved that: Chairman of the Publications Committee. "the 1984 membership dues will be set at $35.00 annually for regular members and $17.00 for student members". This resolution was presented to the meeting, and approved unanimously. Thus, this supersedes Section 3-d of the minutes of the Executive Council meeting held on May 29, 1983. b) The following three persons have agreed to present the citations for the 1983 Geochemical Society awards: Zell Peterman for S. Goldich, Goldschmidt medalist J.S. Dickey for B. Watson, Clarke medalist D. Leythaeuser for D.H. Welte, Treibs medalist c) Bruce Doe will continue to represent the Geochemical Society at the Geochemical and Mineralogical Instrumentation Working Group of the Geological Science Board, U.S. National Research Council. d) A half-day symposium on Geochemical Cycles has been scheduled during the 1984 GSA Annual Meeting as a part of the Frontiers of Geoscience program. A motion was made to extend this to a full-day symposium by adding a halfday session under the sponsorship of the Geochemical Society. The Council unanimously resolved that a request should be made to GSA for a full-day symposium on Geochemical Cycles. OGD has also proposed a half-day symposium on the "Geochemical recone) struction of depositional and diaoenetic environments" at the 1984 GSA meeting. The major purpose of this symposium is to combine the knowledge of organic, inorganic and isotopic chemistry with that of sedimentological
1389
evidence for increased understanding of depositional and dlagenetic env::'i~-. ments. The Council unanimously resolved that a request should be made tr GSA for this half-day symposium as a part of the regular GSA program. Berner reported on the Joint Technical Program CommIttee of GSA. It f) is felt that, in the past, many mistakes in scheduling of various activities at GSA meetings have been made by the GSA staff. The Geochemical Society representative for JTPC should make sure of the correctness of the schedule provided by GSA. 2)
Deines
had attended
the GSA Council
meeting,
The 1985 GSA meeting will not be held a) Orlando, Florida, are being considered.
and reported
in Boston.
the following:
Pittsburgh
GSA will not sponsor symposium volumes for publication b) presented at the symposia held during GSA Annual Meetings_ 3)
Deines
presented
Treasurer's
The 1983 annual budget a) and approved unanimously.
and
of papers
report. summary
(as of October
24, 1983) was presented
The estimated total expenses The 1984 proposed budget was presented. b) in 1984 are $15,710.00, whereas the estimated income from membership dues (computed assuming 1,350 members at $10.00 per member) is $13,500.00. Thus a deficit of $2,210.00 is anticipated. This anticipated deficit, however, is due mainly to our choice of holding the increase in annual membership dues at a minimum as resolved in Section 1-a)of these minutes. This deficit, if it occurs, will be covered by the interest earned by the Society's savings account. The proposed budget was unanimously approved, and is attached as Appendix I. Schreyer proposed that $550 should be allocated for the 1983 c) This was seconded by Murphy, and approved Geochemical Cycles Workshop. unanimously. 4)
Secretary's
report
The following Executive Council
was
changes meeting
presented
by Takahashi.
(underlined) in the minutes of the May 29, 1983 were proposed and unanimously approved.
The Geochemical Cycles Workshop meeting will not be held Section 6-d) as a part of the 1984 GSA Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, because it will be the subject of the GSA-GC frontier svmDosium. The Geochemical Society by-laws have been Section 13) Berner and Barnes, and approved by the Council. 5)
Publications
Committee
report
was presented
updated
by Doe,
by Anders.
a) John M. Hayes has been appointed to serve out the remainder of A replacement is being sought for Peter Eberhardt, A.A. Levinson's term. The present members of the whose term expires at the end of this meeting. Publications Committee and their respective termination dates are as follows: P. Eberhardt S.R. Taylor R. Brett
- 1983 - 1984 - 1984
E. Anders J.M. Hayes M.J. Drake
- 1985 - 1985 - 1986
Student subscriptions to Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta have b) proven quite popular, and currently number 277 (including 30 from the Meteoritical Society). Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta exceeded its page projection for cl 1982 and therefore ran a deficit, requiring an increase in the 1984 instiJournal accounts from 1982 were carefully reviewed tutional rate to $340. with Pergamon, and full agreement was reached on various policy matters as The journal now is financially strong, and can well as possible economies. afford substantial growth. d)
In order
to increase
institutional
circulation
of the journal,
the
1391 presidents of the Geochemical and Meteoritical Societies Will appeal to 400 geology departments in the U.S. that do not now subscribe. This effort has been organized by Michael J. Drake. expand coverage of fields that e) Some efforts are being undertaken& are currently underrepresented in the journal. With the elimination of page charges and drastic reduction of reprint prices, the journal ranks well ahead of its competitors in most respects (circulation, low subscription rates, etc.), but these advantages are slow in being recognized. The Society subsidizes currently $5.00 per student member. f) Barnes suggested that a broad appeal for submission of exciting, attractive and scintillating papers for publication in GCA should be placed in the Geochemical News. 6) Anders reported on the activities of the U.S. -China Geochemistry Steering Committee of CSCPRC (= Committee on Scholarly Communication with the People's Republic of China). This committee was appointed in 1982 for a 2-year term, "to work with both American and Chinese geochemists in planning future collaborative work in a systematic manner". Its members are Robin Brett (Chairman), Gerald J. Wasserburg (Vice-chairman), Edward Anders, Robert N. Clayton, Hans P. Eugster, Karl K. Turekian, and David R. Wones. The primary task of the committee has been or organize a visit of a Chinese delegation, headed by Prof. Tu Guangzhi (Director, Institute of Sciences Division, Academia Geochemistry, Guiyang, and Chairman, Earth Sinica). The delegation participated in the symposium "Geochemical Research in the People's Republic of China" at the Indianapolis GSA meeting, which was organized by the Committee and cosponsored by the Geochemical Society, It also met with the Steering and visited a number of U.S. institutions. Committee to discuss future collaborative geochemistry programs, such as a workshop and joint research projects, as well as exchanges of students and senior scientists. Prior to these discussions, the committee polled a sample of 150 U.S. geochemists for suggestions on suitable workshop topics, as well as personnel exchanges. 7)
Executive Editor's report was presented by Shaw.
a) M.B. Goldhaber has resigned as Associate Editor. In his place, H. Elderfield, University of Cambridge, was proposed, and approved unanimous 1Y by the Council. b) Cumulative Index of GCA is published every 10 volumes by Pergamon. be published more if the Society is willing to pay. Shaw It _ can _ . . frequently ._ will present a cost estimate at the next meeting. Other information regarding the statistics of papers and publications c) were presented, and are attached as Appendix II. 8)
Vice-president's report was presented by Barnes.
Society pays $1,900 to AGI for annual membership a) The Geochemical dues. However, there appear to be no tangible benefits for us to belong to AGI. AGU has resigned from AGI. Albee made a motion, seconded by Faure: "The incoming president of the Geochemical Society should write a letter to AGI expressing our intention to withdraw from AGI, stating that no tangible benefits for G.S. are derived from our association with AGI". 13 approved, and one abstained. The motion passed. b) For the G.S. representative to the U.S. National Committee for Geochemistry, B. Doe was nominated and approved unanimously. c)
For G.S. representative to AAAS, M. Murphy was voted unanimously.
d) A candidate for observer to GSA Executive Meetings was considered, but no action was taken. Barnes made a motion with regard to selection of the Geochemical e) Society Distinguished Lecturers: "The G.S. Distinguished Lecturer, who is to present a lecture in placeof the Presidential address in alternate years, will be
1392 selected by President with advice of the Councilors. President. will report to the Executive Council as to his choice at its Spring Meeting. The G.S. welcomes the Distinguished Lecture for publication in GCA. 91
The OGD report was presented by Mitterer.
a) The Executive Committee of OGD proposes a half-day symposium on: "The Geochemical Reconstruction of Depositional and Diagenetic Environments" to be held at the 1984 GSA-GS Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada. A preliminary list of topics and speakers has been presented. The Council strongly supports their efforts as stated in Section l-e). bl OGD wishes to be included in the Geochemical News. The Council advised Gregor and Claypool (OGD) to jointly develop workable arrangements. cl It was proposed that the 1984 Treibs Medal be awarded to Wolfgang K.Seifert (Chevron Res. Lab.). This motion was approved. d) 10)
Alfred Treibs died in October, 1983.
Gregor reported on the Geochemical News.
A questionnaire for merits of publication in the Geochemical News of a) the geochemical programs at GSA Meetings has been sent to all the members. Although only 10% have responded, their responses are overwhelmingly in favor of its publication. Therefore, it should be continued for the following GSA Annual Meetings. b) A large number of copies of the Geochemical News have been returned although the address list provided by Pergamon was used. This appears to indicate that the mailing list provided is outdated. Efforts will be made to improve the distribution. 111 Travel expenses for the Goldschmidt, Clarke and Treibs medalists to attend the award ceremony were discussed. This question will be further discussed in the next Council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Taro Takahasi Secretary
1393
APPENDIX
I
BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR 1984, 2nd REVISION EXPENSES Council Expenses: President's Travel and Expenses Secretary's Expenses Treasurer's Expenses Editor's Expenses Councilors' Travel Expenses Council Meeting Expenses
1.000.00 500.00 200.00 1.500.00 4.000.00 800.00 $ 8,OOO.OO
Dues:
AGI IAGC
1,900.00 60.00 $ 1,960.OO
Awards:
Goldschmidt Honorarium Medal Replacement (Goldschmidt,Clarke) Luncheon-and Misc. Award Expenses
500.00 600 .OO 250.00 $ 1,350.oo
Students:
Support of Students Subscriptions ( 6 5.00 per student, 300 students)
$ 1.500.00
Newsletter:
S 2,400.OO
Ceochemical Cycles Work Group Support:
$
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES:
500.00
$ 15,710.oo
INCOME Membership Dues
( 1,350 members @ $10.00)
$ 13,500.00
DEFICIT
$
2.210.00
CONTRIBUTION FROM GENERAL SAVINGS (Interest)
$
2.210.00
October 24, 1983
1394 APPENDIX II REPORT ON GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA TO THE GEOCHEMICAL SOCIETY OCTOBER 1983 Breakdown of Pavers processed through Hamilton from October lst, 1982 -September 30, 1983 1981-2 Total number of papers received 401 (404) Meteorite, cosmochemistry, tektite, lunar Organic geochemistry Sedimentary, oceanographic Isotopes (stable, radioqenic) General geochemistry Book reviews, announcements, etc. Accepted (published, in press) Being reviewed, revised Rejected, withdrawn Pages published, Vol. 47, no. 1-11 (1983) vol. 46, no. 1-11 (1982)
45 63 107 41 79 66
(47) (76) (109) (41; (73) i58!
163 170 68 2078 2418
(1431 (181) (80)
Distribution of manuscripts among Associate Editors, Oct. 1, 1982Sept. 30, 1983 C. Barker R. Brett R.G. Burns S.E. Calvert M.J. Drake J.I. Drever (from Jan.) H. Elderfield (from Sep.) J.M. Ferry (from Jan.) F.A. Frey M.B. Goldhaber* D.M. Kerrick* J.I. Hedges (from Jan.) P.C. Hess D. Leythaeuser J.D. Macdougall
13 14 15 20 11 18 1 8 11 9 1 21 10 18 10
L.E. Nyquist T. Paces L.N. Plununer R.A. Schmitt S.M.F. Sheppard E.R. Sholkovitz P. Signer D.M. Shaw (inc. 66 book reviews, etc.) S.R. Taylor G. Thompson G. Turner* C.E. Rees (temp. A.E.) J.R. Kramer (temp. A.E.)
10
7 21 20 15 16 I.0 98 7 13 1 2 1
*resigned during this period
Circulation figures as at August 1983 UK 80 Libraries Individuals 4 70 Members 14 Gratis 168 Total
The Americas 576 30 1548 33 2187
Europe 308 8 354 3 573
Africa 56 14 70
Asia 284 10 139 3 436
Total 1304 52 2025 34::
Associate Editors M.B. Goldhaber has resigned as Associate Editor. H. Elderfield, University of Cambridge has been appointed as a replacement. Council approval is requested. I would also like to add a McMaster colleague, and will discuss this at the Council meeting. Cumulative Index The cumulative index for volumes 31-40 has now been completed and is being printed. This will be distributed to GCA subscribers in November.
1395 Information for Contributors Some revisions and additions to procedures have been incorporated in these instructions and will aopear in January. Organic Geochemistry We have received a request from Pergamon Press to publish a list of forthcoming articles that will appear in Organic Geochemistry. It has been proposed by John Hayes, Bloomington, who is a member of the Publications Committee, that GCA establish closer working relationships with Dr. Earl W. Baker, the new editor of Organic Geochemistry. Papers on organic topics which are more detailed or specialised than we would wish to publish might be directed to Dr. Baker. I believe this is a worthwhile proposal and I will promote it strongly. We already have a similar working relationship with our sister journal Meteoritics. Lancaster Press I would like to acknowledge here the splendid help and smooth professional service which we continue to receive from our printer.