1998 President Beverly Vogt

I was born and raised in the Midwest. I received a B.A. degree in English with a minor in music from Midland College, Fremont, Nebraska, and taught English and public school music for eight years in various places in Nebraska, Missouri, and Minnesota. I moved to Oregon in 1972, where I earned my B.A. and M. S. degrees in geology from Portland State University. I worked for the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries from 1977 until 1997 as a geologist, editor, publications manager, and outreach person. I am retired but spend time at DOGAMI and the Nature of the Northwest Information Center, which I began, as a volunteer.

1998 - Beverly Vogt

I am divorced and have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren. I have lived with my best friend, Richard Bartels, since 1988. We study, talk, and observe geology whenever we can.

Historical note from Carol Hasenberg in 2024:

The above bio, written by Bev at the time of her presidency, does not begin to address her value to the society. She was a much respected member of the society and, along with her partner, Bart Bartels, got the society through the lean years. I often helped out with some of her projects, doing map-making for field trips and such, and she helped me by working on the activities schedule for the newsletter for a number of years while she was the secretary of the society. I will always value her friendship.

Bev passed away in 2021 and you can read her website tribute here.