Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Authorizing the Creation of the ___________________ Geo-Institute Chapter of ASCE
The Geo-Institute (G-I) of ASCE and the ___________________________Section/Branch of ASCE
agree to this MOU authorizing the creation of the ______________________________Geo-Institute
Chapter for the purpose of advancing the geo-professional community through a collaborative and a
mutually beneficial affiliation.
The Geo-Institute shall:
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Authorize the ______________________________Section/Branch to use the Geo-Institute registered mark
with the name ____________________________________ Geo-Institute Chapter.
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Provide a link to the Geo-Institute Chapter website on the Geo-Institute website.
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Post events and meetings of the Geo-Institute Chapter on the Geo-Institute website based on information
provided by the Geo-Institute Chapter.
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Evaluate proposals and provide travel expense grants to successful Geo-Institute Chapters to host the
Cross-Country lecture.
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Host Geo-Institute Chapter Summits.
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Inform the Geo-Institute Chapter about other Chapter meetings.
The ____________________________ Section/Branch will create the ____________________________________
Geo-Institute Chapter, which shall:
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Advance the geo-professional community in a manner consistent with the purpose of the American Society
of Civil Engineers and the Geo-Institute.
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Promptly begin to organize and plan meetings and events.
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Have its membership open to all members of the American Society of Civil Engineers or the Geo-Institute
who subscribe to the rules of the ____________________________Geo-Institute Chapter and who have
satisfied current dues requirements of the Section/Branch or the ______________________________
Geo-Institute Chapter and who are residents or employed within the Section/Branch area.
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Use the Geo-Institute logo on all Chapter correspondence in accordance with Geo-Institute guidelines and
standards.
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As needed, draft Bylaws or Operating Rules, a sample of which is available on the Geo-Institute’s website
at Affiliate.
This MOU shall remain in effect
indefinitely or may be terminated, in writing, by any of the parties at any time.
ASCE ________________________ Section/Branch
Name/Title of Authorized Representative __________________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________
Date: _________________________
ASCE ________________________ Section/Branch Geotechnical Group
Name/Title of Authorized Representative __________________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Geo-Institute of ASCE
By: ___________________________
Title _____________________
Date: _____________