SANIRE Council

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Do you know?

Do you know as a member of SANIRE you are a member of the International Society of Rock Mechanics ( ISRM)

	Yes
	No

Benefits

What benefits do you as a member see in ISRM membership through SANIRE

	Don’t know
	Cheaper conferences
	Continued learning in Rock Engineering through article/paper downloads
	Exploring synergies with other fields of Rock Engineering

What do you think?

What do you think the ISRM should do to improve membership benefits

	More electronic newsletters
	More local seminars and conferences
	Sponsorship of young rock engineers
	More focus on marketing Rock Mechanics as a career

How do you recommend?

How do you recommend the ISRM increase member communication in South Africa

	Personal emails
	More regular newsletters
	Forums
	Face book or other social networking forms

Technical Visits - Minerals

Which minerals would you like to get exposure to during the technical visits for 2012?

	Diamonds
	Coal
	Iron ore - Hotazel / Pofadder / Sishen
	Copper
	Others

Technical visits

Which technical visit for 2012 would you like to attend?

	Open cast operations - Mogalakwena / Phalaborwa
	Shaft sinking - Impala / Lonmin
	Deep level gold mines
	Backfill

Surplus funds?

If SANIRE had surplus funds, I would prefer money to be spend on:

	SANIRE Newspaper
	Training for Rock Engineers
	Yearly booklet containing latest papers and articles

Information or Spam

Would you like to receive information on upcoming events?

	Email only
	Notification via email and website
	Website only
	Not at all

SANIRE Council

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Position	Portfolio	Name
President		L Gardner
Vice president
Treasurer	Finance (Honorary Treasurer)	F Essrich
Past president		J Lucas
ISRM	Liaison - ISRM & Strategy	J Lucas
Member	Liaison - Professional Bodies (SAIMM,SANCOT, SAICE,SAIEG, ECSA)	W Joughin
Member	Liaison - Research & History	D Arnold
Member	Future Education (MQA) & RETC liaison	R Carstens
Member	Awards & Events	E Mkhize
Member	Communication & members benefits - Website	J Le Roux
Member	Communication & members benefits - Newsletter	Y Jooste
Member	Current Education (COM)	M du Plessis
Secretary	Administration	C van der Westhuizen

	William Joughin Liaison - Professional Bodies (SAIMM,SANCOT, SAICE,SAIEG, ECSA) The purpose of my portfolio is to maintain communication and good relationships with sister organizations and institutions. This involves identifying synergies between SANIRE and the other organizations, and exchanging information about courses and conferences of interest to SANIRE members and the other organizations. I will also assist with growth and development of the newly formed Surface Mining Branch. I am also an elected member of the SAIMM Council and attend the SANCOT meetings. I will maintain contact with the SAICE (Geotechnical division) and the SAIEG. My goal is to encourage interaction and discussion between SANIRE Members and the members of other organizations with similar interests.
	Jacques Lucas ISRM Liaison SANIRE is the local branch of the International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) and all members of SANIRE are therefore also members of the ISRM. This is an important association as we do not work in a vacuum and interaction with international experts are essential to ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of rock engineering knowledge. My objective over the next two years is to create a greater awareness of the ISRM activities amongst SANIRE members and to maximize the benefits we can obtain from the ISRM.
	Friedemann FEssrich MSc(Geoph), Pr.Sci.Nat. ETDP1085 Finance and administration As the treasurer, I am the custodian of SANIRE’s financial assets and accountable to members. During my term of office, I will assist SANIRE in ensuring that financial controls are maintained and that sufficient funds are available to achieve the goals set by Council and members, in particular with respect to education, certification and communication. Mine seismology As holder of the mine seismology portfolio, I will continue to inform council of technical developments in this field and provide advice and assistance where required.