First Word - June 2025

Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: GBA Membership Information (https://www.geoprofessional.org/membership/) GBA President’s Letter to Membership (https://www.geoprofessional.org/news/gba-presidents-letter-to-membership/) GBA’s 2027+ Strategic Plan: A Vision for Member Success, Industry Impact, and Geoprofessional Vibrancy (https://www.geoprofessional.org/news/gbas-2027-strategic-plan-a-vision-for-member-success-industry-impact-and-geoprofessional-vibrancy/) 2027+ Strategic Plan Document (https://www.geoprofessional.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Strategic-Plan-2027_Final.pdf) Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series (https://www.geoprofessional.org/news/knowledge-sharing-webinars/) GeoHeroes podcast episode with guest David Lourie (https://www.gbapodcast.com/gh14) GeoHeroes podcast episode with guest Saiid Behboodi (https://www.gbapodcast.com/gh13) GeoHeroes podcast episode with guest Laura Register (https://www.gbapodcast.com/gh12) Crystal Ball Workshop (https://www.geoprofessional.org/event/crystal-ball-workshop/) 2025 Fall Leadership Summit Details and Registration (https://members.geoprofessional.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1911419) 2025 GBA Annual Conference Session Recordings (https://www.geoprofessional.org/2025-annual-conference/) GBA Book Club August meeting (https://members.geoprofessional.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1964049) 2026 GBA Annual Conference Call for Abstracts (https://www.geoprofessional.org/news/announcing-the-2026-annual-conference-theme-and-call-for-abstracts/) GBA Best Practices: Working Safely Outdoors in Warm Climates (https://members.geoprofessional.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=23921991)