Mineralogical Association of Canada
The Mineralogical Association of Canada held it's 40th annual meeting (in conjunction with the Geological Association of Canada) at the University of Victoria in May of 1995.
MAC sponsored special sessions and symposia on the nature and origin of primitive magmas at subduction zones and the origin and significance of mineral zoning. MAC's short course on "Magma's, Fluids and Ore Deposits" was well attended, with many of the participants commenting that discussions of the talks were animated and provocative.
Following the annual luncheon the Association's medals were presented. The Past- President's Medal, our Association's most prestigious award for outstanding contributions to mineralogy, was given to Hugh Greenwood in recognition of his work on Thermodynamics. In his acceptance speech, Hugh reflected on the types of problems he has worked on and offered guidance to our young mineralogists on how to recognize worthwhile problems and how to pursue them. The Berry Medal for distinguished service to our association was awarded to Bob Gait. The Association is pleased to award this medal to Bob. In his speech he passed on many wonderful (and humorous) memories of the early years of the Association. The Hawley Medal, awarded each year to the author of the paper judged to be the best published in the preceding year's volume of The Canadian Mineralogist, was presented to Scott Ercit for his work on The geochemistry and crystal chemistry of columbite-group minerals from granitic pegmatites, southwestern Grenville Province, Canadian Shield.
The Mineralogical Association of Canada and The Canadian Mineralogist introduced their new look in 1995, furthermore you can now find the Mineralogical Association on the internet at www.mineralogicalassociation.ca
This internet page directs you to the contents and abstracts from the most recent issue of The Canadian Mineralogist; news about the Association; membership information; short course contents and products sold by the Association. An additional feature is a reference section listing recent papers in The Canadian Mineralogist and short course notes that contain information on industrial minerals and related rocks. The new look also extends to our Short Course Notes and a professionally finished series of mineral posters.
In conclusion, our membership numbers and finances are stable.
N.M. Halden