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ASSOCIATION OF WELL HEAD EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS POST OFFICE BOX 1166 BELLAIRE, TEXAS 77401 AWHEM Meeting Minutes December 11, 2012

1. Introduction and Sign in: The meeting was called to order by Jean Brunjes, AWHEM President. A sign in sheet was circulated; each person also identified themselves verbally. Attachment 1.

2. Proof of Proper Meeting Notice:

Submitted by Dean Broughton, Executive Secretary Attachment 2.

3. Recognition of New Members: Dean Broughton reported no new members during this quarter. Membership now stands at 31. Attachment 3

4. Approval of Minutes: The September minutes were approved with 3 minor typographic corrections.

5. Old Business:

• Year book: Jean Brunjes reported for Raouf Naguib Some progress has been made on the yearbook. However, due to other obligations, Raouf resigned from the task. AWHEM voted to drop the yearbook endeavor.

• Eric Wehner mentioned that the AWHEM web site needs the addition of Annex E 6. President’s Report – Jean Brunjes

The president’s report was given by Jean Brunjes Attachment 4.

7. Financial Report

The financial report was submitted by Dean Broughton. Attachment 5.

8. AWHEM Task Groups Update

• David Zollo reported on activities of AWHEM TG to formulate an approach to the API concerning monogramming requirements of multiple sites within the same company.

Attachment 6 • VR Plug – addition of 4-1/16” to 20,000 PSI. Jean Brunjes reported that the design is

complete. Tom Lambert is to complete the needed test fixturing. • It was noted that David Zollo is responsible for these changes to the API. Any thoughts from

the AWHEM members should be routed to Mr. Zollo.

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Sub Committee Reports:

9. SC6 –Valves and Wellheads – Lester Burgess Lester gave a power point presentation

Attachment 7.

10. SC16 – Well Control – Tom Lambert Tom Lambert was ill and absent from the meeting. However, Tom has submitted the following report to the secretary for your review in these minutes. Attachment 8

11. SC17 - Subsea Production Equipment – Gary Hurta Gary Hurta was absent. Due to acute interest, Joel Russo gave verbal report for 17TR8 – HPHT Guidelines. This TG is comprised of about 25 members – including several AWHEM individuals. The work has been divided into several subgroups addressing various topics such as materials, bolting etc.

12. SC18 – Quality – Raouf Naguib

Raouf was not present for the meeting. Jean Brunjes read his report. Mr. Naguib submitted the enclosed report for AWHEM review. Attachment 9

13. SC19 – Completion Equipment – Bill White

Attachment 10

14. SC20 - Supply Chain – Eric Wehner Eric gave a verbal report as well as submitting the enclosed report for AWHEM review. Attachment 11 20 F may be delayed.

15. PER15K – Gary Hurta

Gary Hurta was absent. However, since this document has published and is already in use by various standards writing task groups, AWHEM voted to drop reporting on PER 15K.

16. TG on Hammer Unions – Chris Heitman

Attachment 12

17. CSOEM and USTAG – Gary Hurta Gary Hurta absent – no report.

18. T67 & SC4 – Jimmy Hashem not present. Rob Hilts commented no activity to report. AWHEM voted to drop this from our agenda.

19. Northsea Section of AWHEM

Jean Brunjes gave a short report about corrections to the Northsea’s 2nd quarter minutes. Attachment 13 Jean Brunjes then pointed out highlights of the Northsea’s 3rd quarter, August, minutes. Attachment 14 Highlights:

• New officers announced • Communication will now be via the internet • Meeting dates changed to 3rd Wednesday of February, May, August, and

November – which will make the Northsea meeting precede the US meeting.

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20. New Business

a. Flange Concerns

• Chris Heitman proposed to the AWHEM group that 17D is lacking in regard to: 15K Design, 13-5/8” maximum size, no rounding rules, and other discrepancies.

• Motion was made and carried that AWHEM would form a task group to address these discrepancies. The results can be compiled into a publishable report. The report will assist in approaching the API as to needed modifications to 17D.

• The task group will be chaired by Chris Heitman. • Chris will be in contact with various manufacturers to obtain input or participation. • Anyone wishing to join this effort should contact Chris Heitmnan.

b. Discussion: Monogramming and intermediate temperature and pressures other than the ranges listed in the API specifications. No AWHEM action was taken. c. Lubrication of ring gaskets / Bolts

• To prevent galling of ring gaskets (due to material SS 316 or Inconel 625) it is common practice among the industry to apply an inhibiting lubricant.

• The API has published friction factors which some AWHEM members find dubious. • Eric Wehner agreed to chair an AWHEM task group to produce a document/resolution

stating the problem and AWHEM’s position. This document/resolution is to be presented to AWHEM.

d. Discussion: Using Teflon tape on threads as sealant

• Among the attendees, no one was aware of an industry accepted prescriptive standard for the use of Teflon tape as a sealant on threads.

• No AWHEM action was taken.

21. Awards/ Nominating Committee • The outgoing president, Jean Brunjes, was awarded a plaque for his dedicated service by

past president, David Zollo. • Officers for the coming year were approved by the AWHEM body:

President: Roy Benefield Vice President: Bill White Secretary: Tom Goin

21. Welcome of Scholarship Recipient and U of H Faculty

• Ashley George gave an endorsement and distributed a copy of the book, Why Give a hundred percent, I JUST WORK HERE, to each attending AWHEM member. A brief outline of the book is included here.

Attachment 15. • Ashley George then introduced and welcomed the current AWHEM scholarship recipient,

Mr.Salah Ahmad, from the University of Houston. Mr. Ahmad was accompanied by Lisa Burns, U of H Relations and Dr. Heidar Malki, U of H Chair, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

• Mr. Ahmad gave a gracious thank you. He then explained how the scholarship had aided him. He also shared some of his ambitious plan to found a school in his native country in Africa. .

22. Adjourn

Following the meeting a reunion dinner welcoming past AWHEM president’s was enjoyed by the group

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Attachment 1

ASSOCIATION OF WELL HEAD EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

POST OFFICE BOX 1166 BELLAIRE, TEXAS 77401

ANNUAL AND DECEMBER METING NOTICE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012 1:30 PM STARTING TIME

HOUSTON RACQUET CLUB 10709 MEMORIAL DRIVE

(JUST EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VOSS AND MEMORIAL)

DINNER RESERVATIONS

PRIME RIB

Send your dinner reservation to Dean Broughton

[email protected] By Thursday, December 6, 2012

Cancellations must be in by December 6, 2012

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AWHEM President’s Report

December 11, 2012

Welcome to the December meeting of AWHEM.

Today we will have an opportunity to meet the 2012-2013 U of H College of Technology

AWHEM scholarship award recipient. His name is Salah Ahmad. He will join us along

with Lisa Burns and Dr. Heidar Malki from the College of Technology.

This year AWHEM has remained active in the area of industry standards and

specification support. We released TR1201 earlier this year, a technical report on target

flanges. A task group is developing a 4-1/16” valve removal plug for 20000 psi to

complete the HPVR series in API 6A. An eventual goal, if allowed by SC6, is to permit

use of the HPVRs in low pressure outlets. Later in the year we started a task group

working on reviewing the way API licenses facilities. That work is still ongoing.

Membership through the year has remained fairly constant. We have added a couple of

members, and a couple have been absorbed into other existing members. Attendance

at meetings has remained good throughout the year.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the nominating committee for offering me the

opportunity to support AWHEM as one of the officers for the past 3 years. I want to also

thank the membership for the support you have given me and the other officers for

these 3 years.

Thank you.

Jean Brunjes

December 11, 2012

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AWHEM TG Report ‐ Monogram Program Proposed Changes

December 11, 2012

No meetings were held on in the last quarter but work needs to be completed to prepare a presentation for the API Monogram Committee to outline a plan and help develop a direction forward.

An example of monogram activities across several locations was completed by FMC Technologies and is included in the September 2012 AWHEM minutes.

Current membership consists of the following members:

• Greg Glidden

• Tom Lambert

• Jean Brunjes

• Gary Devlin

• Bill White

• David Zollo

A meeting will be scheduled for the second week of January 2013. David Zollo will send out an invite noting location, date and time. Task group members are asked to review their organizational activities with respect to the monogram program and product realization activities listed below and come prepared to assemble a presentation for the API monogram committee.

Product Realization Activities:

Assembly and Test

Procurement

Design Engineering

Service

Order Entry & Review

Manufacturing

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SC6 Update

2012

December 7, 2012

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SC6 Overview

• SC6 maintains standards, recommended practices and technical reports associated with wellhead and tree equipment and pipelinevalves.

• SC6 Document Breakdown– 4 Product specifications– 4 Validation specifications – 2 Recommended practices for product operation and maintenance – 9 Technical reports

• Recent activities have been related to document maintenance, materials, design validation, manufacturing quality, field testing, repair/remanufacture and documentation.

State of SC6 DocumentsExcludes Technical Reports and Bulletins

No. DocumentAPI Ed.

Ballot Activity Current Activity Future Activity

SC6 Documents Referenced in CFR6A Spec: Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment 20 2624 &

2696, 2713

Welding Changes- Issued, Material Changes- Ballot resolutions to be recirculated

TG recomentdation for initiating 21st edition at SC6 winter meeting

6AV1 Spec: Verification Test of Wellhead Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety for Offshore Service

12785 2ed Edition Ballot- Ballot resolutions to

be recirculated14H RP: Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Surface

Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves Offshore5

2715 6th Edition- Ballot Resolution

6D Spec: Pipeline Valves 23 2678 Addendum 3- Issued 2013 Reaffirmation Required

SC6 Documents Not Referenced in CFR6FA Spec: Fire Test for Valves 36FB Spec: Fire Test for End Connections 36FC Spec: Fire Test for Valves with Automatic Backseats 4 2014 Reaffirmation Required6FD Spec: Fire Test for Check Valves 1 2013 Reaffirmation Required6HT RP: Heat Treatment and Testing of Large Cross Section

and Critical Section Components1

2536 2ed Edition- Ballot Resolution

6A718 Spec: Nickel Base Alloy 718 (UNS N07718) for Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Equipment

2Active Work Group

11IW Spec: Independent Wellhead Equipment 12625 Withdrawn, Closed

6DSS Spec: Subsea Pipeline Valves 2 2014 Reaffirmation Required6DX Std: Actuator Sizing and Mounting Kits for Pipeline

Valves1

2663ISO Adoption- Issued

6DR RP: Repair and Remanufacture of Pipeline Valves 2 2482 Ballot Closed, Issued6H Spec: End Closures, Connectors and Swivels 2 2692 Withdrawn, Closed

New Design Standard based on 2004 ASME Section VIII Division 2 Appendix 4 currently used in API 6A, 16A, 16C and 17D

Active Joint Work Group

New 17TR8: SC6 Liaison with SC17 Committee HPHT Design Active Joint Work Group

SC6 Break‐Out Session

API Spec 6ASpecification for Wellhead And Christmas Tree Equipment

Addendum 1•Marking Changes: Corrections to marking requirements of equipment.

Addendum 2:•Welding Changes: Defines “full Clad” and “partial clad”. Clarifies quality and inspection requirements for clad overlay.

Ballot Resolution:•Material Changes: Clarifies and corrects requirements for material testing and ASME BPV welding and quality references. Adds furnace calibration after minor repairs.

API Spec 6A(Continued)

Considerations for 21st Edition

•Shift away from 2004 ASME BPV reference and adopt new API document for design methods

•Valve Removal (VR) plug changes

•Incorporation of 6AV1 2ed edition changes

•Incorporation of API14 6th edition changes

API 6AV1Verification Test of Wellhead Surface Safety Valves and Underwater

Safety for Offshore Service

2nd Edition Ballot Work Includes

•Removal of PR1 (Class I) testing

•Maintains PR2 (Class II) testing procedure

•Reorganized into a chronological order•Addition of Class III testing

– Provides Limits on scaling and product family

– Defines flow parameters for valves other than 2‐1/16” 5k

– Defines N2 test pressure relative to working pressure

– Evaluation of stem seal, body and bonnet for leakage

– Defines a more onerous viscosity of slurry make‐up

API 14HRecommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of

Surface Safety Valves and Underwater Safety Valves Offshore

6th Edition Ballot Work Includes•Change classification from RP to Standard

•Consolidate SSV and USV test procedures•Added requirement for zero external leakage

•Expanded Failure reporting requirements

•Expand documentation requirements

•Eliminated offsite repair (Scope of API 6A Annex J)

•Minimum hold time

•Annex A, Rewritten and expanded to provide

API Spec 6DPipeline Valves

Addendum 2: Addition of new annexes• Annex I: Requirements for Extended Hydrostatic Shell Test duration and Records Retention for Valves in Jurisdictional Pipeline Systems

•Annex J: Quality Specification Levels (QSL) for pipeline valves

Addendum 3: Clarifies testing requirements for back seat testing.

API Spec 6DSSSubsea Pipeline Valves, 2ed (2009)

Specification for the design, manufacturing, testing and documentation of ball, check, check, gate and plug vavles used for subsea application in offshore pipeline systems.

• Contains two standard quality levels, QL1 and QL2

• Higher quality and longer test times than API Spec 6D

• Provides for design and validation of hydrostatic pressure

• Material requirements for parts exposed to sea water

API 6DX“Standard for Actuator Sizing and Mounting Kits for Pipeline Valves

New Standard

Requirements for mechanical integrity and sizing of actuators used on valves manufacture under API 6D/ISO 14313

•Applicable to all types of electric, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, inclusive of mounting kit, installed on pipeline valves.

•Adoption of ISO 12490

Withdrawn Standards

API Standard 11 IW: Specification for Independent Wellhead Equipment

•Provides requirements for performance, design, interchangeability, materials, testing, inspection, welding, marking, handling, storage and shipping

API Standard 6H:Specification on End Closures, Connectors and Swivels

•Specification for pipeline closures, connectors, couplings, swivels and split mechanical fittings

Additional Activities

New: API Design document for standard service •Joint Committee Work Item, API 6A, 16A, 16C and 17D•Based on 2004 ASME Section VIII Division 2 Appendix 4 •Maintains SC6 design methods, without referencing a revised document

New: API Design document for HPHT service •Joint Committee Work Item, API 17TR8 , API 6A, 16A and 17D

API Spec 6A718: Nickel Base Alloy 718 (USN N07718)•Work Item; Addition of high strength grades of alloy 718•Work Item; Addition of other nickel base alloys

API RP 6HT:Heat Treatment and Testing of Large Cross Section and Critical Section Components•2nd edition, ballot resolution; provides additional processing guidance

Winter Roundtable Topics (tentative)

• Discussion changes for the 21st Edition of API 6A

• O‐Ring Requirements for HPVR

• H2S partial pressure marking interpretation (TI Ref: 6A‐2012‐8)

• Overview of new API Design Specification based on ASME Section VIII Division 2 Appendix 4

• Updated on HPHT design Specification API 17TR8

The following was submitted by Tom Lambert – SC16 Activity ‐ for publication with the meeting notes for the December 2012 AWHEM meeting.

API STD 53, 4th EDITION

This is the official notification that API Standard 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Fourth Edition, has been published. This information can also be found on the API website at: http://www.api.org/publications-standards-and-statistics/publications-updates/publication-updates/new-exploration-and-production-publications/api%20standard%2053.aspx

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Next Meeting For API 16AR

The next meeting of the 16AR task group will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, in conjunction with the API E&P Winter Standards Meeting in New Orleans. This conference is API’s bi-annual meeting of its standards committees that address upstream equipment and materials. Please note that a registration fee is required for the conference that will allow you to attend other meetings held that week. If you wish to only attend the 16AR meeting, a one-day registration is available as well.

Next Meeting For API 16C The 16C meeting will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm, at the API E&P Winter Standards Meeting in New Orleans. You can find more information on this meeting at http://www.api.org/events-and-training/calendar-of-events/2013/exploration-production-winter.aspx. The objective of this meeting will be get agreement to proceed to ballot in the first quarter of 2013, with the ultimate goal of publishing in the third quarter.

API 16A Committee (TG3) Meeting On 31-Oct-2012

Review of current 16A draft and open issues; 31-Oct-2012

• New BOP stack up graphics to be added to the document

• Revert back to ASTM standards for hardness

• Ensure definitions are in sync with ST-53 document

• Send out new Temp chart for review

• Focus group to continue to refine the Temp chart and the Minimum standards for BOP design

• Clamps, two bolt issue??

• SR ring groove designs, (not in 6A) propose to add to flange data. This groove is already in the hub data.

• Contact Sterling Lewis to see is this can be included in API 6A

• Hub separation, 16A small group last met in July. Currently 16A focus group defines Separation as 360 degree loss of contact. Need to check how this is defined in 17G and ST-53 to be aligned.

• Per 15k alignment, Ken Young

3• 5.7.1.3 – update from John Fowler on this definition

• 5.7.1.2 add 17D verbiage on leakage criteria and send out.

• Ensure alignment on all other acceptance rules on leakage.

• Table 17 may be in wrong place. Need to add hydraulic connectors to this section

• Need to vet one more time.

• Maximum operating pressure to be used in shearing (Look at 53 and address at next meeting, is it 90 %?) Note: Minimum requirement for DP for 18-3/4

• Obtain Chris Johnston’s notes on minimum standards from the last focus group meeting

• 5.7.2.4 – Clean up verbiage to nail down, to include, in the same function & low and high pressure test.

• 5.8.2.2 need to look at

o Operating

o Extreme excursion

o Low

• 7.5.1.62 New verbiage to address HAZ zone

o NACE states 2mm / 6A states 2mm, 16A states 2mm but drawing shows 1.5mm

• Manufacture to look at specification and comment/advise what is practical, i.e. Rockwell, Bernell, Vickers, etc.

• Table 26 may need to remove 25k and 30k if psi ratings are reduced

• 8.5.8.7.4 May need to change to 90% if we go

• Review list of items, record retention. Does this need to be expanded?

• Include Gas qualification test to the design qualification minimum standards. Need to develop criteria.

• Key seating/wear in the bore of drilling equipment.

• Brinelling of ring grooves, does this need to be addressed and if yes, how best.

• Discuss next meeting data. Try to meet before BSEE meeting Nov. 14-15. Busby to propose a date.

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Next Meeting For API 16A The agenda for the SC 16 meeting on January 23rd to be held at the API E&P Winter Standards Meeting in New Orleans. The following SC 16 task groups will be meeting on Monday and Tuesday as well. Monday, January 21st 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 16A Task Group Monday, January 21st 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm 16C Task Group Tuesday, January 22nd 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 16AR Task Group Tuesday, January 22nd 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm 16D Task Group

Report to AWHEM on Activities of API SC18 on Quality

By: Raouf Naguib

SC 18 on Quality will meet next month in New Orleans in Jan 2013. The SC has currently 5 Task Groups:

TG2 – (Chair: Austin Freeman)

Charge: To revise Q1 independently of TS29001 while meeting or exceeding the requirements of ISO 9001, the intent of Q1, 8th edition, and maintaining close alignment in structure and language with Q2.

TG finished the final draft and the document was casted for ballot in October 2012. The ballot closed Nov 26th, and results were: 21 affirmative, 6 negative, 1 abstain, and 5 did not vote. Consensus was YES, with 250 comments. The TG met once for comment resolution. Based on changes made there will be a re‐ballot of the changes due to the comments.

TG3 – (Chair: Ed Durante)

Charge: To review issues and develop recommendations for improvements to the API Monogram program.

TGmet for the 6th time Nov 6th and more discussion were conducted to apply the definitions of the different manufacturer categories { Mill (Fabricator),Processor,Assembler, Tester, Machiner } to more API standards

In the AWHEM meeting I will have a presentation for the TG’s report to SC18 and go through the categories’ application on the API standards.

TG5 – (Chair: Jim Hood)

Charge: Oversee the development of Spec Q2 ‐ Quality Management Systems for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries.

TG is working on a draft document or a “How‐to book” on using Q2 to establish training guidelines for auditors. Mock audits will be conducted third week of Jan 2013.

TG6 – (Chair: Bud Weightman)

Charge: To review all API product specifications to cross‐functionally identify requirements for welding; the purpose to identify welding criteria to be recommended for use in all product specifications where welding is required.

No Activity to report on this TG.

TG7 – (Chair: Gary Devlin)

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Charge: To create a life‐cycle management system document that provides the means of identifying the continued compliance of product to its original and/or current manufacturing and design requirements and the ability to demonstrate product compliance to original and/or current product standards and industry/product‐specific technical and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

The group met for a third time. Focus of the new document will be on Lifecycle Management for Monogram products. The scope was for new equipment only. A rough draft has been worded, but a lot of work needs to be done.

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Report to: AWHEM, December 11, 2012 Subject: API Sub Committee 19 Activities SC 19 has not met since my last reporting of activities to AWHEM September 11, 2013. Therefore, this report is relatively limited. SC19 is scheduled to meet during the 2013 Exploration & Production Meeting in New Orleans on Tuesday, January 21, 2013. I am including a copy of the proposed agenda for that meeting. API 11D1 Packers and Bridge Plugs As reported to AWHEM in September, an R3 form was submitted to API to revise this standard. This group, under the chair of Rob Hilts, has met at least twice primarily to establish objectives. Notes for these meetings are posted on the API “my committees” website. A few points of consideration:

• It was decided that general service packers fall under the auspices of this group. However, service packers may not need the same or complete qualification requirements as outlined in 11D1. The TG is working on a disclaimer for appropriate requirements.

• Special testing for unsupported casing has been discussed. • Potentially inclusion of CFR information • Under the guidance of PER15K, a normative annex for HPHT will be included. • George Givens, Weatherford, has agreed to chair the TG for establishment of a specification for

Liner Hangers. This TG is investigating/considering should 11D1 include this activity. Gaslift Activities-- Recommended Practices for Design of Continuous Flow Gas-lift Installations Using Injection Pressure Operated Valves The TG working on the conversion of 11V6 to a release of 19G6 is active. A copy of the latest version of the potential document (along with comments submitted by Tom Nations on 12/9/2013) can be found at: http://mycommittees.api.org/standards/ecs/sc19/default/aspx shared documents 19G6 Rewrite – version 5 Respectfully Submitted, B. W. White, PE

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AGENDA

American Petroleum Institute SUBCOMMITTEE 19 ON WELL COMPLETION EQUIPMENT

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Intercontinental Hotel Tuesday, January 22, 2012 New Orleans, LA

Austin Freeman, Chairman SC19 Wayne Mabry, Vice Chairman SC19 David McCalvin, Secretary SC19

Katie Burkle - API Staff 1) Opening Remarks – Austin Freeman

a) Safety Moment: b) Circulate Sign-in List and roster list for review and mark-up. c) Call to Order and self-introductions. d) Review/Accept Agenda and identify liaisons present. e) Approval of Minutes from June, 2012 Meeting in Westminster, CO. f) SC19 Org Chart Review. g) API Updates/Announcements – Katie Burkle

2) Perforating TG Activities – Mark Brinsden

3) Sand Control Screens TG activities - George Gillespie

4) Barrier Valves TG activities – David McCalvin

5) Downhole Well Test Tools TG activities – David McCalvin

6) Completion Accessories TG activities – Jeff Lembcke

7) Subsurface Flow Controls TG Activities - Darren Bane

8) Gaslift TG Activities – Wayne Mabry

9) Liner Hanger TG Activities - George Givens 10) Packer TG Activities – Rob Hilts

11) Update on Other Industry Activities - Roland Goodman

a) PER15K-1 b) RP96

12) Other Business a) Any other business to come before the Committee.

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Addendum to SC19 Report to AWHEM Dec. 11, 2012

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No other business was discussed. 13) ADJOURNMENT

a) Review of Action Items list b) Plans for next meeting

The next meeting is planned for the API Summer Meeting in Washington, DC on June 25, 2013 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

AWHEM Report – API SC20

Dec. 2012 – Eric Wehner reporting

1. Status if Publlications

Current status of SC20 standards is:

Spec. Scope/Title TG Chair Status 20A Castings – “Steel,

Stainless Steel, Nickel-Base Alloy Castings for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry”

Rick Faircloth – Cameron

Published: • First Edition, March1, 2012 • Color coding done by API • Next meeting January 3rd in Houston.

20B Open-Die Forgings Joel Russo – FMC 3rd draft in process:

• Four material groupings • Four FSL’s (forging spec. levels) • Next meetingJanuary

20C “Closed Die Forgings for use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry”

TBD Published: • First Edition, October 1, 2009 • Revision planned for 2nded.

20D “NDE Services for

Equipment Manufactured in Accordance with API Product Specifications used in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry”

Jerry Longmire - WGPC

1stballotfailed. • Several comment resolution

meetings held • Next meeting January 22 in New

Orleans

20E Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries

Tom Goin - TSP Published: First Edition, October 1, 2012 • Addendum likely to clean up & clarify.

20F Welding Bud Weightman No update.

20G Heat Treating Joel Russo No update.

2. New Work Item Proposal - at Winter meeting January 24:

• Saudi Aramco (Phil Klefas) and API (Tina Briskin) will present a proposal and draft of a standard for certification of third-party inspectors.

• Work group of users established; Klefas would chair.

• This would be for API Individual Certification Program.

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MEETING MINUTES – API TG 5 SUBGROUP

Wednesday October 3, 2012

Attendees: Keith Kaase (West Engineering), Will Tiller (MSI), Chris Heitman (WoodCo USA), Jason Peart (Shell), Brad Bull (Halliburton), Aaron Holmberg (GSM), Tim Rohach (Baker), Katie Burkle (API)

Activities

• Reviewed and revised Chapter 4 – Design and Performance General Requirements, Chapter 5 – Material Requirements, Chapter 8 – Markings, and Chapter 7 – Quality Control

• Closed out action items from 8/14/12 Subgroup meeting

• Reviewed design information request forms to be distributed to TG5

• Decided next meeting to include Chapter 6 – Dimensional Specific Requirements if available. Will schedule meeting and determine closer to date if necessary

Actions

Action Responsible Due Status Send updated TG5 list to Katie Burkle to feed dimensional information request from manufacturers

J. Peart 10/17/2012 Complete

Revise dimensional information templates to remove tolerances and allow for editability

C. Heitman 10/17/2012

Send out request to TG5 for dimensional information. K. Birkle 10/19/2012 Schedule next Subgroup Meeting J. Peart 10/10/2012 Complete

Notes: Name of Standard on Hammer Unions is to be 7HU2.

Once dimensional information is received, finalized dimensions will be sent out for engineering analysis.

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Author: David Thompson File:Actions2012-August.docx

Revised by: David Thompson Date created: 28th Aug 2012

Page 1 of 5 Date of Revision :2/11/12

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS FROM NORTH SEA COMMITTEE MEETING

SECOND QUARTER

16TH MAY 2012

TOR-NA-COILLE HOTEL

BANCHORY, ABERDEENSHIRE

SCOTLAND

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List Of Actions From Preceding Meetings Action By Description Status Joe Bloggs Old closed out action Closed

Actions shown Thus A.N. Other Ongoing action with change to scope Actions with update at last

meeting shown Thus Volunteer Details of New Action Point New Actions Shown Thus Note: Closed Actions will have their description modified to detail closeout action & will be removed from the list after 12 months Action By Description Status David Thompson/ Simon Vaughan Ian Hamilton / Tony Bradford

Make contact with Statoil reps on behalf of AWHEM & formally request information or a presentation for the association

Request sent 2nd June. No response received Tony Bradford (FMC) contacted Kjetil on 4th January 2012. To date no response has been received. Ongoing Action:- D Thompson, T Bradford & M Mitchell to follow up Ongoing Action:- Ian Hamilton and Tony Bradford to follow up Ian Hamilton received confirmation that APOS documents are guidelines, not Specifications. Item Closed August 2012 with New Action

Martin Phillips Membership invoice for Weir to be re-issued & sent for Greg Polson’s attention CLOSED Feb '12

Simon Vaughan Request made to US committee to circulate all documents for review or ballot directly to North Sea members to avoid input to the documents being missed.

Richard Preston sent e-mail to Jean Brunjes on 6th November. Jean has requested further clarification as of 9th November R Preston / D Thompson to action

Marie Mitchell Links / Images of the post Macondo containment cap to be sent out CLOSED Feb '12

Simon Vaughan Clarifications on terminology to be sought with regard to the use of “Strawman” etc. in the Standing Committee 17 minutes. Request sent to avoid the use of unnecessary, imprecise or unclear jargon.

CLOSED Feb '12






Action By Description Status John McAuley Approach Graham Lincoln to present on Gas

Storage operations Graham. Marie contacted Graham and he will get someone to give talk from Edeco. Tony Bradford to contact FMC expert as an alternative. No further response received from Graham. Marie to speak with Tony following August meeting regarding FMC alternative.

Richard Preston Approach Pat Gallagher to give update presentation on hardness to November meeting. Pat made presentation at May '12 meeting.

CLOSED May '12

Simon Vaughan Approach Weatherford to present to Banchory meeting on drilling & cementing operations & techniques.

CLOSED Feb '12

Marie Mitchell BP Risk Management/Reduction Team to be approached to present to 2012 Quarterly meeting.

Open - Marie to contact Simon Vaughhan. John McAuley Has approached BP's Risk Management Team to present in November, but they are unavailable. Dates to be sought for 2013.

Marie Mitchell Seek location for February Quarterly - James Walker Moorflex, Bingley CLOSED Feb '12

Martin Phillips Martin contacted the Energy Industry Council (EIC) regarding rental of a ‘virtual office’ to replace PO Box. Costs were deemed excessive in comparison to AWHEM's needs, likely due to other unused services.

CLOSED Feb '12

All members Coating ROV Interfaces. ISO 13628-8 Figure 18 Table 4. All members sought feedback from their organisation & reported at the February '12 meeting.

CLOSED Feb '12

Marie Mitchell / Martin Phillips

Verify if WOM are still members. WOM in attendance at May '12 meeting.

CLOSED Feb '12

Marie Mitchell Obtain copy of Weatherford presentation CLOSED Apr '12 Richard Preston /David Thompson

Verify if minutes are available for review & circulate CLOSED Apr '12






Action By Description Status Martin Phillips Obtain alternative to current, failed mail system. Investigate with AWHEM

Webmaster, the possibility of an e-mail contact service through the AWHEM website to replace physical mail due to non-delivery & cost issues. If this change is possible, update website & let existing arrangements with Royal Mail to lapse. May - no change. August - Mailbox to be allowed to lapse, E-mail option to be explored via website.

Richard Preston /David Thompson

Write to ISO committee regarding Bore spacing changes in ISO 13628-7 [API 17G]

Enquire the drivers behind the change to the requirements

Marie Mitchell Seek Presentation from Mike Day, formerly Pall (UK)

Speak to Mike again re possibility of presentation to AWHEM on Cleanliness Standards at August/November meeting - Consider closing this issue if no response received once more. May - Marie has made contact but received no response. Leave open until August meeting. August - No response received - Post Meeting Note - Reposnse received & Presentation to be made 7/11/12 Item Closed November 2012

All Members Spring Breakages, can they cause sparks? Any company with a position on this to prepare a statement for the August meeting. Closed August 2012 - See Minutes.

Neil Kennedy Presentation by training company at 4th qtr or 1st qtr meeting

Neil to contact training company about the possibility of a presentation at a future meeting.

Dave Thompson NOV would like a plaque with their new name Dave to confirm if we can still purchase plaques. Confirmed - NOV to deal direct with Paul Lennie at Baillie Signs. Contact Info passed to NOV.

Closed August 2012






Action By Description Status Ian Hamilton Statoil to be requested to issue formal

declaration that APOS standards are to be considered guidelines, not specifications.

New Item August 2012

ASSOCIATION OF WELL HEAD

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS


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MINUTES OF MEETING NORTH SEA COMMITTEE

3RD QUARTER

22ND AUGUST 2012

HOSTED BY

Abbey Forged Products.

BEELEY WOOD WORKS

SHEFFIELD

AWHEM MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Association of Well Head Equipment Manufacturers is to proactively influence value-added standardization of well head and related equipment in a positive, professional manner and to serve as technical consultants to national and international standards bodies.

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Agenda 1 HSE Brief and Orientation. 09:00

2 Welcome 09:05

3 Round the Table introductions

09:10

4 Review Minutes of the Previous Meeting a) Approval of previous Minutes b) Review outstanding actions from Previous Minutes

09:15

5 Treasurer’s report. Non-Payments for 2011/2012 10.00

6 Chairman’s Correspondence Mail received Membership changes AWHEM Website Changing from the current PO box to an e-mail address

10.10

7 Presentation by Abbey Forge Products

Break 10:45~11.00

10.30

8 Tour of Abbey Forge Products 11.00

9 Review minutes from last AWHEM US meeting (if available).

Lunch 12.15~13.15

12.00

10 Any other business. BP - Post Macondo Reaction - 14th/21st Nov? Next Year's meeting dates/venues: Propose

o Wed 20th Feb - Newcastle (TBC) o Wed 15th May - Tor Na Coille Banchory o Wed 21st August - Newcastle (TBC) o Wed 20th November - Tor Na Coille Banchory

Presentation by BASEEFA on ATEX (Newcastle) - Date to be Confirmed

X-CEL as Prospective New Member

12.05





Present were: Marie Mitchell (Chairperson) Master Flo Valve Ian Hamilton Aker Solutions Archie Fleming Beck Prosper Glen Middleton Cameron David Thompson FMC Technologies John McAuley GE Oil & Gas Godfrey Elliot James Walker & Co Ltd Neil Kennedy NOV Mission Products UK Paul Shillito Oliver Valvetek Martin Philips (Treasurer) OMB Offshore Ronald Whyte Schoolhill Engineering Apologies were received from: John Cullion Dril-Quip Graham Lincoln Edeco Petroleum Services Ltd Tony Bradford FMC Technologies Alan Bickley James Walker & Co Ltd John Drew LB Bentley Duncan Stewart Master Flo Valve Nigel Garrod NOV Mission Products UK Tim Dallas-Ross Oliver Valvetek Ltd Derek Mason Pacson Stuart Anderson Plexus Ocean Systems Richard Preston (Secretary) RPQS John Watson Technip Vince Duffy Weir Power & Industrial Abbas Ali Ahmed Worldwide Oilfield Machine (UK) Ltd

Note: Due to the delays in people arriving on site and the flexibility in timing of the presentation and plant tour, both the original and revised agenda (Page 2) were eventually revised to the timing and order detailed in the following pages.





Minutes of August 2012 Quarterly Meeting 1 HSE Brief and Orientation.

Marie Mitchell opened the meeting after a short (20 minute) delay, as some attendees were delayed in arriving on-site, then invited Kevin Morty, Abbey Forged Products HSE Manager to give the meeting the HSE briefing for the day.

09:20

2 Welcome Marie Mitchell again welcomed all AWHEM Members to the meeting called for any further apologies. See above for list of Attendees & Apologies.

09:25

3 Round the Table introductions Each attendee gave a brief introduction for the benefit of new or irregular attendees.

09:30

4 Review of Minutes of the Previous Meeting a) Approval of previous Minutes

Item 4 - APOS Standards. No further progress had been achieved on obtaining information via FMC's contacts. Ian Hamilton has had more success through Aker channels and at a meeting with Statoil, a statement had been made that these are guidelines, not specifications. It was agreed that this was not an ideal situation and that Statoil should be asked through this route to issue some formal guidance. ElectroMagnetic Directive. This item is now closed as the directive's scope with regard to wellhead equipment is limited to preventing interference with wired or wireless communications. Treasurer's Report. As advised at the previous meeting, the chairman's company should not pay for the year their representative is in the chair. However, as Master Flo have already paid for this year, no invoice for membership fees is to be issued to Masterflo for 2013 to amend this oversight. Technip have not yet paid for their plaque. Chairman's Correspondence. As previously discussed and agreed, the P.O. Box will now be allowed to lapse as no mail is being directed to the mailbox. The US Committee is to be requested to set up an e-mail facility via the website to re-direct / copy North Sea Committee mail to the Chairman, Secretary, & Treasurer. Action: Martin Phillips XMAS Tree Bore Spacing. As discussed at the previous meeting, the new ISO release of ISO 13628-7 (API 17G) contained revised requirements for the spacing of bores within a Tree block. Clarification on the process for arriving at the revisions to the spacing requirement remains to be sought from ISO regarding the driver for this change. Action: R Preston / D Thompson to write to ISO committee to request details of change driver and summary of considerations. AWHEM (US) Minutes. Latest minutes have not yet been received. Terminology:- Simon Vaughan had previously requested clarification of some of

09:35





Minutes of August 2012 Quarterly Meeting the terminology used in a previous AWHEM (US) minute, but no clarification has yet been presented to the AWHEM (North Sea) committee. Action:- Marie Mitchell / D Thompson to contact AWHEM (US) & Simon Vaughan for clarification Documents for Ballot:- As the process of requesting US based representatives to notify North Sea Committee Members of documents for ballot was proving inconsistent, at best, Jean Brunjes to be approached to arrange an automatic notification system. Action R Preston / D Thompson New Member - X-Cel Superturn. This prospective member had been previously assessed and did not meet the membership requirements of the Association, particularly in regard to product design. However, as they had again applied to join, Marie Mitchell was tasked to contact X-Cel to establish the value that they felt they would bring to the Association. It was intended to vote on their membership at the August meeting, subject to their response being received. However, no response had been received by the date of the meeting. It was agreed to wait until the November meeting to vote, but that if no response was received from X-Cel, their membership application would not be successful. ATEX:- It was noted that although the ATEX document referred to all safety valves, it was also written with intent for equipment intended to be operating in an environment where potentially explosive gases, vapours and powders may be present and mix with oxygen. By definition, the valves on operating wellhead equipment are subsea, therefore no gases, vapours or powders can be present and the free oxygen content is limited. Further, whilst the spring chamber raised the greatest concern regarding potential sparks in the event of failure, these are generally liquid filled and pressure balanced, further eliminating risk. Whilst such equipment is on deck, i.e. potentially within an explosive atmosphere, the equipment is not normally operating, except during test, for which a local permit to work system can be instituted thereby reducing any risk. It was agreed that the document, as worded, did not apply. API / Hardness Testing. The previous meetings had discussed a requirement by a Client to hardness test valves at bonnets, as these were considered by them as outlet connections. Reference to API standards has shown that valve bonnets are not considered as outlet connections and are not therefore subject to hardness test requirements Any such requirement by a Client is to be corrected in order to avoid future confusion. API 5L Hardness testing:- As a result of the above, API 5L test requirements were queried. Pat Gallagher (FMC) agreed to provide feedback via Tony Bradford. AOB:- The Statoil J.I.P. on long term seal performance is expected to pull one or more trees for inspection of the seals . Alan Bickley is expecting to receive the





Minutes of August 2012 Quarterly Meeting results of this inspection and will pass these on through Marie Mitchell. Action Alan Bickley/Marie Mitchell. The previous minutes were then proposed as a true & correct record of the meeting by Paul Shilito & seconded by Archie Fleming

b) Review outstanding actions from Previous Minutes See Separate Actions List for Updates. BP Risk Management presentation to be held back to 2013 due to availability restrictions.

5 Treasurer’s report. Outstanding Fees Due & Non-Payments for 2011. The Treasurer reported that there was a healthy balance in the Association's accounts, of just over £18,000. However, there were still some funds outstanding from the members. These were:- Technip - Membership fees for 2012 & payment for their Plaque LB Bentley, Pacson, Aker, WOM & Weir were still due membership fees for 2012. In mitigation, it was advised that the payment from Aker had been delayed due to accounting issues in Norway, LB Bentley had been bought over by another member and that the representative for Weir (Greg Polson) had left and the invoice should be re-directed to Vince Duffy. Members were requested to ensure that their overdue payments were received as soon as possible.

10:00

6 Chairman’s Correspondence Mail received

- None

Membership changes Hydril had advised that they would be stepping down from the Committee

AWHEM Website

Other than the discussion regarding the site to be used for e-mail re-direction, there was nothing to report.

10:10

7 Abbey Forged Products Presentation A presentation was then given by Lee Thomas, Business Development Manager & Richard Ollerenshaw, Metallurgist on the scope of work carried out by Abbey Forged Products, the group capabilities and an oversight of the types of alloys and components and levels of quality assurance currently being requested. After a short additional safety briefing and issuing of appropriate PPE, this presentation then led into the next Agenda item.

10:30

8 Tour of Abbey Forged Products Production, Testing and Warehousing. Lee Thomas and Richard Ollerenshaw then led the committee around the Beeley Wood site, during which a demonstration of open die forging was given, as well as

10:45





Minutes of August 2012 Quarterly Meeting a very comprehensive tour and demonstrations of the testing facilities, headed by David Burinston, Test House Manager.

Break 11:50~12:00 9 Review minutes from last AWHEM US meeting (if available).

These had not yet been received, so could not be reviewed. Carried over to November meeting. It was also agree to proceed with the review of Any Other Business at this time.

12:00

10 Any other business BP Risk Management team was approached to present on the Post Macondo Reactions and any developments at the November meeting, however, Jim Cowie has declined at this time on behalf of the team due to existing commitments. It was agreed that the next meeting should now take place on the 7th of November. It was also agreed that it would be best to formally schedule the meeting dates to a regular time. Accordingly, the North Sea Committee shall now meet on the Third Wednesday of February, May, August and November. Neil Kennedy to verify if BASEEFA are able to present to the February meeting & confirm if Newcastle is a good venue for them. It was agreed to remain at Tor Na Coille for the May & November meetings. Hydril have requested that AWHEM Members review their involvement with Statoil's Technical Requirements and positively report their involvement or otherwise. They also suggested that there should be a common AWHEM document listing any issues associated with complying with these requirements. Any relevant specifications or deviations to be forwarded to Marie Mitchell for collation. It was reported that the National Materials Technology Centre [NAMTEC, partially merged with Sheffield University] is to present / host a seminar on Subsea Materials. Ronald Whyte / Marie to investigate the content & report back in November. David Thompson offered to speak to Ineos Grangemouth (Oil Refinery) regarding hosting an AWHEM meeting & to establish a timetable for FMC to present on Computed Radiography It was agreed that in order to simplify matters for the Treasurer, the committee should take up the option of managing the accounts via the internet.

12:05

Lunch 12:25 & Close of Meeting

Do you feel like this?

I’m in a rut.

My job sucks.

Why Give a 100%? I Just Work Here: Motivation from the Bottom Up

By John Franklin Graham http://www.JohnFranklinGraham.com

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I feel like I’m running in place

I don’t feel much opportunity for advancement

I have a dead end job.

I give it my all & they just want more

My boss does not fully appreciate all I have to offer.

I need to win the lottery.

In this book summary you will learn —

Why it is totally in your best interest to give 100%

How you can step up from solid ground

Why attitude trumps knowledge & skills

Part 1: The Situation Chapters 1–6

Part 2: How It Works Chapters 7–12

Part 3: A Plan Chapters 13–16

Part 4: The Way Forward Chapters 17–20

Chapter 1: Something you need to know

In order to progress in life, one has to improve every day in an endless process. (An aging Samurai)

There is no perfect job and there is no perfect marriage — you have to work at both of them or both will come to an end. Studies show that only 10% of people really like their job, and the nature of employment continues to change along with the world, leading to a world with more temporary short‐term positions. You need to do your best at each job in order to create strong references, and make each job count.

What to do differently: Think about your career much more than your job.

Chapter 2: My attitude is not my fault

People find fault like there is a reward for it. (Zig Ziglar)

A bad attitude will suck you in like a vacuum if you let it. Attitude is a choice: don’t let your company or your environment make your attitude for you — make it yourself. The world has always had problems and will continue to do so, but an optimistic attitude will make a positive difference by making you invaluable, no matter where you are, and opening doors of opportunity for you. Recognize what you’re really good at and position yourself within the organization with a positive attitude.

What to do differently: Identify your #1 strength and make sure you are using it with a positive attitude.

Chapter 3: Oh no, not another day

I asked the President of a new client, “How many people work here?” He said, “About half.” (J. Graham)

Remember the Law of Attraction: the signals we send out most often determine what comes back to us. Jobs generally have a life‐cycle of Excitement, Contribution, Frustration, and Disengagement. Starting over with a new job will only put you through this cycle again if you do not change your perception of it. Statistics show that many adults are on their second marriage; these people are applying what they learned the first time around and have more success in their second marriage. In the same way, you can create a new pattern with your new job rather than repeating the mistakes of the previous cycle.

What to do differently: Decide that you going to stay in the ‘Contribution’ phase, where job satisfaction is the highest.

Chapter 4: Are you coming with me?

Because of the fear of the future and the unknown, I am unable to fill my ships with enough hired sailors. I stand before you, the worst of criminals of the prison, knowing more of you will say yes to avoid execution. I can sail, I can navigate, I am good captain. There will be lots of uncertainty, but I can guarantee your freedom if you come along, even though I cannot guarantee your exact future and where we will end up. – Knowing that ….are you coming with me? (Christopher Columbus, 1492)

What to do differently: Commit for the entire journey. Never jump ship in the middle of the ocean. Only walk off proudly after serving for the entire voyage. When you are done, make sure people are waving from the ship and wishing you the best.

Chapter 5: This cannot be what the high school guidance counselor was talking about

When we do what we choose to do, we are committed; when we do what we have to do, we are compliant. (Marshall Goldsmith)

Statistics show that 80% of people do not follow their field of college study within 5 years of starting work. There is no perfect job, but you must get good at what you do, so that you can add value to yourself. By doing so, you can move out of the frustration phase, and continue getting better and learning. Do it for the sake of your career, not for your job.

What to do differently: Believe in yourself and don’t remain frustrated if your job doesn’t seem like the perfect fit. Serve the organization and bring more solutions. Keep learning, keep getting better.

Chapter 6: What a bunch of idiots

A cheerful heart is good medicine. (Proverbs 17:22)

Various surveys show that the #1 reason people quit a company is because of their boss. The truth is, people don’t quit companies — people quit other people. We measure other people with a yardstick and keep forgetting that they are measuring us with their (different) yardstick. We don’t have to like them, but we do have to respect other people. Attitude is contagious — be careful who you hang out with. Fill your mind with the good, the clean, the pure, the powerful, and the positive; otherwise, the world will fill it with trash.

What to do differently: Bark less, wag more.

Chapter 7: If we don’t play as a team, we never win

We all drink from the same fountain, so don’t spit in the water. (J. Graham)

If you get labeled as not being a team player, this will certainly kill your career. Teamwork is what makes an organization ‘organized’. You can control your attitude and your commitment to contribute to the team. Lead by example for other members of the team who may be struggling to understand this; offer support to other team members. You will be a winner in the long run.

What to do differently: Make sure everyone knows you are a team player; prove it.

Chapter 8: Are you a climber or a hiker?

It takes all kinds to make a world. (Mom)

Two kinds of employees: climbers and hikers. Climbers want to move up and have their eyes set on higher ground. Hikers like it right at their level. Some of the most respected professions are made up of hikers, such as doctors, lawyers, and engineers; but they can be climbers if they start their own businesses. Both groups are needed to run a company. A company cannot function if it contains only one kind of employee. Both groups need breaks to refresh themselves periodically, but do not become a ‘camper’ for too long.

What to do differently: Recognize that you are either a climber or hiker, and realize that the other type is not wrong, just different, and that we need both climbers and hikers.

Chapter 9: You are paid in 2 ways: Paycheck and Experience

You can’t help the poor by becoming one of them. (Abraham Lincoln)

The paycheck you receive is based on what you do, how well you do it, and how hard it is to replace you. So do your best to position yourself where you will keep gaining in experience — it will make you more valuable in the future.

What to do differently: Make sure you are gaining experience and not just repeating last year.

Chapter 10: Direct your future or someone else will

In the future, change will still be happening, only faster. (J. Graham)

Properly wired, one can work from anywhere. The only thing one should be thinking about is “How can I add value from anywhere?” This is because companies are only going to pay for value in the future — they won’t need static employees.

What to do differently: Adapt to change. Then get ready for more change.

Chapter 11: Most people stop looking for work as soon as they find a job.

Failure is just as predictable as success. (Brian Tracy)

Some people work just hard enough not to get fired, and in return, the company pays them just enough not to quit. What a terrible agreement! Due to increasing globalization, companies will not be able to afford this agreement in the future. Some other worker, perhaps in another country, will force a change in this situation. So decide today to do one extra thing daily above the basics of your job to add value to your company. This will help your attitude and your career within a small amount of time.

What to do differently: Always make sure you are giving more than you are paid to deliver. Keep the balance of the scales in your favor.

Chapter 12: Some traveled miles and miles to find work.

Count your blessings and you will find happiness. (J. Graham)

Today some people think the world owes them a job with benefits such as healthcare and insurance. This has only happened in recent history and will probably fade away due to competition in the global economy. In poorer societies, and with 7 billion people on the planet, it helps just to know you have a job.

What to do differently: Count your blessings that you have work. If you don’t appreciate what you have now, you may never appreciate what you are going to get.

Chapter 13: Don’t jump ship

The journey is the reward. (Taoist Proverb)

The best swimmers are the ones who jump ship — because they know they can swim well and trust they can function well on any ship. Your best employees will be the first to leave when not satisfied. The worst employees have to be thrown over the side. You, as an employee should not plan to live out either extreme. Take full responsibility for your own career, including learning.

What to do differently: Leave only if it is part of your plan. Make sure you have a plan. Know where you want to be in 5 years.

Chapter 14: You can only step up from solid ground

Where you finish in life isn’t determined so much by where you start as by whether you start. (John C. Maxwell)

Stay career focused, and not just job focused, and then it’s easy to work hard. View your actions like others do and develop a reputation as someone who earns money for the company, tells the truth, is discreet, keeps promises, and makes people want to work with you. You are creating a solid stepping stone for your next step up.

What to do differently: Define in one sentence why this job experience will be a solid stepping stone to allow you to step all the way up to your next opportunity, whenever and wherever that may be.

Chapter 15: We don’t need no education

Life gets better when you get better. (Jim Rohn)

Formal education will make you a living, but self‐education will make you rich. Leaders are always learning and look to learning as a source of fresh ideas and insight. Learning is a life‐long experience for humans. If you are not learning, you are not growing.

What to do differently: Decide what you are going to have to know to function at your next career level.

Chapter 16: We don’t need leadership at the top — we need leadership everywhere

Find your voice and encourage others to find theirs. (Stephen Covey)

If you don’t lead today, you will not lead tomorrow. You can practice leadership right where you are, right now, today. A job title is a title, leadership is a reputation. Work the plan through sincerely before blaming management about incorrect decisions: you can speak up for better decisions next time and you’ll be heard if you showed true sincerity the first time around.

What to do differently: Decide how you can be a leader right now and how you can lead by example.

Chapter 17: If starting a company, would your peers hire you?

I can always predict the future — opportunity mixed with difficulty. (Jim Rohn)

Everyone needs to vent, but if you are always venting, you are whining; whining gets old and it is contagious. We are here due to choices we have made or because of choices we have let others make for us. If we want to get better, we have to make it better, and not just hope on winning the lottery.

What to do differently: Make sure you are a top performer and a team player so your peers are looking up to you and speaking well of you.

Chapter 18: Knowledge, skills, and attitude

There may be over 7 billion people on this planet, but a handful of them think the world of you. (J. Graham)

1) Teams teach and share knowledge. 2) Practice and polish skills. 3) Leaders should create a positive attitude in a top performing team, which is contagious, and makes each of us feel like we belong.

What to do differently: Focus on creating positive attitudes, especially your own.

Chapter 19: I am worth 100%

When you win, nothing hurts. (Joe Namath)

You only get one shot at this life. At the end of your life you don’t want to look back with dissatisfaction and say, “I could have done more!”

What to do differently: Remind yourself each day that you are worth giving 100%

Chapter 20: One last thing

Nothing in this world will take the place of persistence. (Calvin Coolidge)

Don’t give up on yourself. Don’t get burned out and just go through the motions — it’s not a pretty place to be. Decide right now that you will control your attitude and that it will be positive. It’s never too late.

What to do differently: Remember this quote: “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I woke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.” (R. Tagore)