The Council is the effective management group of the Society with the specific activities and collections managed by the Committees made up of members who are interested in the particular aspects of what we do. The committees look after the following areas:

          Geographical and Heritage
           Library
           Program
           Publications
           Research and Awards
           Administration
           Journal
           GeoNews

Positions on the Council and Committees are open to any member and a Council Nomination Form is attached.

The Council and Committees of the Society.

Melissa Gibbs
Brian Ward
Valmai Hankel
Bruce Macdonald
Bob Coggins
Jock Makin
Rob Marshall
Sue Barker
Ann Marshall
Ken Peake-Jones
C Warren Bonython
Colin Harris
Elaine Smyth

The medal is awarded to members from time to time for outstanding service to the Society. Recipients of this award since 1993 are:-

The Royal Geographical Society Centenary Silver Medal

The Society relies heavily on its volunteers to keep it an active and viable organisation. Any member who has time or skills to contribute is most welcome and greatly appreciated. To establish a clear basis for using volunteers the Council has created 2 documents which describe the responsibilities of both parties.

       - Volunteer Agreement.
       - Volunteer Charter

Volunteering

Membership

Membership of the Society gives access to the Society's magnificent library, including borrowing rights (excluding rare books and highly valuable items).

Members receive copies of the annual "South Australian Geographical Journal" They also receive the bi-monthly in-house newsletter "GeoNews" and are entitled to discounts on many of the Society's other publications. Members may bring friends along to the Society's lecture programme and functions.

The RGSSA provides an environment of friendship, activity and interest. By joining the Society, your subscription and active participation assists in the important cause of advancing geographical knowledge and awareness in a world where need for understanding of our physical and social environment has never been greater.

To join the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia click on :- Renewal or New Membership Application Form

For more information, telephone or fax 61 08 82077265 or email the Society on admin@rgssa.org.au

Embroidered Jumpers
Embroidered Poly Tops
Cloth Badges
Mugs and Glasses
Camping Equipment

The Society produces a range of promotional merchandise for sale including:

Contact the Society for information on how to buy these items.

RGS Merchandise