SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - News & Events
June 18, 2008 • Berkeley, CA
Please submit reservation by Friday, June 13, 2008

GRA San Francisco Bay Branch
Proudly Presents

Western Geoscapes

John Karachewski, Ph.D.
Geologist and Photographer

To RSVP -- http://www.grac.org/reservation

PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

This presentation will explore the beauty and diversity of western US landscapes with a focus on geologic, hydrologic, and environmental themes. Images from national parks and forests will include desert ranges of New Mexico, the rooftop of the Colorado Rockies, badlands of the Great Plains, Utah’s red rock country, hot springs of Yellowstone, glaciated peaks of the North Cascades, fjords from Alaska's Inside Passage, and natural history of the Hawaiian Islands. Variations of this popular travelogue have been presented to numerous school groups and the general public to increase scientific understanding and support for the geosciences. Rekindle memories of trips to special places and gain new ideas of interesting places to explore.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

John Karchewski recently joined the Geological Services Unit of DTSC in Berkeley. John has conducted geology and environmental projects throughout the western United States from Colorado to Alaska to Midway Island and throughout California. He received his Master’s degree from Western Washington University and his doctorate from the Colorado School of Mines. In addition, he enjoys teaching at Diablo Valley College. Doris Sloan and John collaborated on a popular book about the “Geology of the San Francisco Bay Region,” which received a “Distinguished Award” from the Society for Technical Communication. John is an avid hiker and enjoys photographing landscapes during the magic light of sunrise and sunset.

LOCATION

Spenger's - Fresh Fish Grotto
1919 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
510-845-7771
DIRECTIONS

From points south.
- Take I880 to I80 east towards Berkeley/Sacramento.
- Take University Avenue off-ramp and stay in your right lane.
- Follow the Fourth Street/Frontage Road signs.
- Turn right on Hearst Street and go 3 blocks to Fourth Street and turn right.
- Spenger's will be on the left and guest parking is to the right.

From San Francisco and points north.
- Take I80 towards Berkeley and exit at University Avenue and keep right.
- You will pass over the highway and at the first stoplight, Sixth Street, turn left.
- Take the first left at Hearst Street.
- Go 2 blocks and turn left again on Fourth Street.
- Spenger's will be on the left and guest parking is to the right.

From points east.
- Take Highway I680 to Highway 24 and Highway 24 to Highway I580.
- Head west on I580 West following the signs to Berkeley/Sacramento.
- Take the University Avenue off-ramp and stay in your right lane.
- Follow the Fourth Street/Frontage Road signs.
- Turn right on Hearst Street and go 3 blocks to Fourth Street and turn right.
- Spenger's will be on the left and guest parking is to the right.

TIMES
5:30 - 6:30 – No-Host Social and Registration
6:30 - 7:30 – Dinner and Announcements
7:30 - 8:30 – Keynote Speaker
8:30 - 8:45 – Questions and Answers

DINNER CHOICES
Vegetarian – Pasta Primavera with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Meat – Grilled Chicken Breast Piccata
Fish – Cedar Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Northwest Berry Sauce
Dinner includes mixed green salad with Balsamic vinaigrette, rolls, butter, vegetables, coffee or tea

DINNER COSTS
$35 for members
$40 for non members
$20 for students

Please pay on-line by credit card or at the door either by cash or checks payable to: GROUNDWATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (GRA). If you pay on line by credit card, please check in at the door with David Abbott so that we can get an accurate count.

RSVP REQUIRED
Please submit electronic reservation by 12 PM (Noon) ***Friday, June 13, 2008***

SUBMIT RSVP – http://www.grac.org/reservation

CANCELLATION POLICY: GRA will accept cancellations with no charge until 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, June 13, 2008. At that time, we must submit a final headcount to Spenger's and we will be charged accordingly. If you cancel after that time, or are a no-show, we will ask you to pay the cost of your meals. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any announcements or questions, please contact the Branch President, Bill Motzer (bmotzer@toddengineers) or Branch Treasurer, David Abbott (dabbott@toddengineers) at 510-747-6920.
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