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The name of the society shall be "The Norwegian Formation Evaluation Society" (NFES). As from 23rd March 1981 the society is a Chapter of the Society of Professional Well Log Analysts (SPWLA).
The address of the Society is c/o Postboks 561, MADLA, 4090 HAFRSFJORD.
http:// www.nfes.org
2.1 The purpose of the society is to contribute to the development of the science of formation evaluation in Norway. The society will be a forum for technical discussions and will endeavour to be a positive influence on all concerned in the research, development and application of formation evaluation techniques, with particular reference to the Norwegian environment. The society will serve as a contact to the International Formation Evaluation environment and will represent the interests of the members in that environment.
3.1 The society shall be a non-profit making organisation, but is authorised to buy, sell and own such property, excluding real estate as is necessary to the normal functioning of such a society. It may collect dues and maintain a bank account for the proper financial operation of the society.
3.2 In the event of the dissolution of the society, all funds in the treasury shall be donated to an educational institution or suitable foundation to be selected by the executive committee in order that these funds may advance the purpose of the society in advancing study and research in the field of well logging and formation evaluation.
4.1 Members, Junior Members, Associate Members and Honorary Members of the international society (SPWLA) shall hold the same class of membership in the NFES. Any Member or Student Member may vote in NFES local elections. Members who are not members of the SWPLA are called Affiliate Members. Affiliate Members shall have the right to vote on any business which solely affects the NFES but shall have no privileges in the SWPLA.
4.2 Any Affiliate Member or Student Member in good standing may hold any local office in the NFES except that of President or Vice president (Technology). In addition, any candidate for the office of President or Vice President (Technology) must be a member in good standing of the SPWLA.
4.3 The NFES does not appoint Honorary Members, however an Honorary Member of the SPWLA is recognised as a Member of the NFES.
4.4 The society welcomes participation by students of universities and colleges who are interested in formation evaluation and/or well logging. They will be carried on the list as members and will have all rights and obligations of membership, but will be required to pay a reduced membership fee.
5.1 The officers of the local society shall be :
These officers shall comprise the Board of the NFES.
5.2 The President shall conduct business meetings and other society proceedings, appoint committees when required and shall have general responsibility for the operation of the local society. He/she shall be responsible for the exchange of information between the Board of the NFES and the SPWLA and other outside organisations.
5.3 The Vice President (Technology) shall be responsible for organising symposia and evaluating candidates for scholarships. In the absence of the President he/she shall serve as President.
5.4 The Vice President (Membership) shall be responsible for actively soliciting membership of the NFES and the SPWLA. He/she shall maintain a roster of the membership of the NFES.
5.5 The Vice President (Programme) shall be responsible for the technical meetings of the NFES.
5.6 The Vice President (Public Relations) shall be responsible for the NFES annual report, NFES internet web pages and the monthly reporting of NFES activities to SPWLA and other affiliated societies.
5.7 The Vice President (Finances) shall collect dues from the members and administer the society’s funds. He/she shall prepare a financial report of the society’s financial position at the end of the year and at other times when directed to do so by the President.
6.1 The President shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of three members, to nominate candidates for the officers of the society. The nominating committee shall be appointed prior to the 15th March. Nominations shall also be solicited by mail from the entire membership.
6.2 The nominating committee is responsible for ensuring that nominees are qualified under the Bye-Laws of the NFES to hold the posts for which they are nominated.
6.3 Each member of the NFES in good standing shall be allowed one vote for each office.
6.4 Elections shall be by secret ballot.
6.5 The candidate receiving a majority of the votes for each office shall be elected to that office.
6.6 In the event that any office, except that of President, becomes vacant then the President shall fill that vacancy for the remainder of the term by appointment from the qualified membership. If the office of President becomes vacant, then the remaining officers shall appoint a nominating committee which shall nominate one or more candidates for election to the office of President, for the remainder of the term of office. Nominations must also be solicited from the membership. An election shall then be held, as described above.
6.7 The term of office for all Officers shall be one year, to run from July 1st through June 30th.
7.1 The time and place of meetings shall be determined by the Vice President (Programme).
7.2 Except for Special Meetings, as described in section 3 of this article, meetings shall not be scheduled more than at a regular frequency of one per month.
7.3 Special Meetings may be called by the Board whenever business requiring the immediate consideration of the qualified membership arises well in advance of regular scheduled meetings.
8.1 Dues and/or membership fees may be levied as recommended by the Board and as approved by a two thirds vote of the qualified membership. Annual membership shall be on the basis of a calendar year and shall be paid on/or before the 1st January of that year. Annual subscriptions shall become overdue after March 1st of that year, and members in arrears shall be classified as "not in good standing".
9.1 Amendments to the By Laws may be proposed in writing by any member in good standing. The President shall bring such proposals before a legally constituted meeting for discussion. Such proposals shall be discussed and referred to a vote of the membership. A two-third vote of the entire membership is required for adoption. A majority of a quorum at a legally constituted meeting can vote to table such a proposal and this proposal must be discussed at the next meeting. Amendments to the By Laws must be approved by the Board of the SPWLA.
10.1 A quorum at any regular or special meeting shall consist of over one-third of the membership eligible to vote. A majority vote is necessary to pass motions.
11.1 None of the information arising from the meetings of the society and discussions in the society can be regarded as confidential. It is the responsibility of each member to contribute or to withhold information according to the authorisation delegated to him by his company or associates.
Date of last change: April 8, 2000