According to the Society Bylaws, a Lifetime Emeritus Membership may be conferred by the Executive Committee from time to time upon a past or present Active Member who has pursued a full career in the earth sciences, and who has contributed distinguished services to the Society.

There are currently seven Lifetime Emeritus Members in the Society:

• Dr. Les Beck 
• Dr. Jim Christopher
• Dr. Donald Kent
• Ms. Frances Haidl 
• Mr. John Lake 
• Mr. Bob Troyer
• Mr. David MacDougall
• Mr. Murray Rogers