Professional Geologists of Indiana incorporated on April 20, 1993, to enhance unity and professionalism in the geological community. One of PGI’s goals was to represent the interests of Certified Professional Geologists (later changed to Licensed Professional Geologists, or LPGs).

About 115 geologists joined as Charter Members in 1994. PGI supported legislation creating the Licensed Professional Geologist (LPG) statute that established a multiyear rule-making, licensing, and grand-fathering process.

The PGI Geology Standard, PGI’s rejuvenated newsletter, and its valorous voice, was initiated under the direction of Robert Dyer.

John R. Barnhart created PGI’s first web page.

Al Witty organized our first field trip with a three-day trip/seminar to examine and discuss Silurian reefs in northeastern Indiana. PGI’s field trips have evolved into an annual series held in cooperation with a different university geology department each year.

PGI awarded its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Carl B. Rexroad, establishing the annual recognition of exemplary professionalism during the recipient’s career. Henry H. Gray, Norman C. Hester, and Charles E. Wier were honored with PGI’s Distinguished Service Awards.

PGI membership soared past 150.

PGI’s web site was revamped by Dave Nance and Mark Resch.

PGI cosponsored a reception for incoming State Geologist John C. Steinmetz.

The Constitution and Bylaws were amended to open membership to all geologists, including those who may not be Licensed Geologists in Indiana.

PGI, the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at IUPUI, and the Indiana Geological Survey co-sponsored the annual meeting of the Eastern Section of American Association of Petroleum Geologists in Indianapolis . The Lifetime Achievement Award went to James R. Harris; Distinguished Service Awards went to John B. Droste, Robert L. Dyer, and Jack A. Sunderman; Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to James T. Cazee and Loretta Roller.

PGI co-hosted several important meetings including the Geological Society of America North-Central Section meeting and Indiana Geology Expo 2000.

More history to come.