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Volume 60, Issue 3

1st Place Winning Image Photo Contest Geological Formation - Paria Canyon, Utah

Maureen Nelson, Photographer - Red Earth Club, Region VI

The Desk and Derrick Journal

InsIde thIs Issue InsIde thIs Issue

edItor’s Corner 2

AddC PresIdent’s Letter 3

AddC hIstorICAL MoMent 4

60 YeArs of desk And derrICk 5

PubLIC reLAtIons revIew 6

It’s been A “wow” exPerIenCe 7

An IntervIew wIth Inez

AwtY sChAeffer 8

ConventIon MeMorIes 10

wIPC wInners 10

the CAnAdIAn PetroLeuM hALL of fAMe 12

honorIng our PIoneers 14Gloryn McKeeBecky Steiner

IndustrY uPdAte 15

red rIver essAY Contest wInners 17

desk And derrICk eduCAtIonAL trust 18

fAreweLL to An erA 19

froM Your Ado 20

The Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs (ADDC) is an international educational organization made up of individuals employed in or affili-ated with the petroleum, energy, and allied industries.

Mission Statement

To enhance and foster a positive image to the global community by promoting the contribution of the petroleum, energy and allied industries through education by using all resources available.

Purpose The purpose of the Association shall be to promote the education and professional development of individuals employed in or affiliated with the petroleum, energy, and allied industries and to educate the general public about these industries.

The Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs

The Desk and Derrick Journal (DDJ) is the official publication of the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs, an internation-al energy education organization. Byline and credited articles represent the views of the authors. Publications in the DDJ neither implies approval of the opinions nor accuracy of the facts stated. The DDJ is published by the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs to provide news of ADDC and allied industry to its members. Bulk mailing rate postage paid at Tulsa, OK.Contact Information Audra [email protected]

The staff of the DDJ wish to

thank each and every one of

you for all the articles, pictures

and comments that have helped

us to make the 2011 DDJ a jour-

nal you can be proud of.

Pictured at the 60th ADDC Convention in St. Louis are Debi

Baiamonte, Region III; Maggi Franks, Region I; Audra Horton,

Co-Editor, Region V; David Willis, Region VI; Angie Duplessis, ADDC

President and Board Contact, Region III and Linda Topolinsky,

Region VII. Not pictured are Debbie English, Co-Editor, Region

V; Donna Hartig, Region II; Beverly Murrey, Region IV and Donna

Braden, Region V.

Editor’s Corner

Volume 60, Issue 3

ADDC President’s LetterAngie Duplessis

This will be the final issue of The Desk and Derrick Journal for 2011. I hope you have

enjoyed reading about the many activities throughout the Association and reliving some

of our history over the past 60 years. Kudos go to Audra, Debbie, and the committee Region Reps for their efforts in

putting together this year’s three issues.

I hope everyone enjoyed the 60th ADDC Convention held in St. Louis. I want to take this opportunity to recognize the

seminar presenters, energy symposium panelists, and keynote speakers who shared their knowledge:

Mark Butler, Marathon Pipeline LLC

Cindy Carroll, Missouri Energy Initiatives

Thomas Duncan, III, Duncan Research

Gina Meehan, Ameren Illinois

Ellen Montgomery, Pro Directional

Jean Ponzi, EarthWays Center of Missouri Botanical Garden

Cindy Bambini – 3 Degrees

Edward Cross – Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association

Thomas Schultz – Laclede Gas Company

Richard Wright – Ameren Missouri

Doug Collins – NBA Head Coach Philadelphia 76’ers

Donna Siburt – 2010 ADDC President

Brad Richards – Illinois Oil & Gas Association

Congratulations to the 2012 officers and welcome to 2012 regional directors. I look forward to working with them as

Immediate Past President.

As I write my last letter for the Desk and Derrick Journal, I reflect back on the memories of the past year. This year has

been amazing. I will always treasure 2011. It has been a privilege to serve as your Association President. I have been

honored to work with and been inspired by the members of the 2011 Board of Directors. I never imagined that I would

be writing a president’s message in the Desk and Derrick Journal. As 2011 comes to a close, 2012 begins a new chapter.

My journey through the Gateway to Growth and Opportunity does not end here; my travels continue to the Crossroads

of Energy.

Anggie

Dear Members,


67 Clubs Chartered in ADDC’s First Seven YearsFrom the Spring 1986 Oil & Gal Journal

It was the best of times and some thought the worst of times when Hula Hoops made their rounds; and the latest

fashion fads included poodle skirts and poodle haircuts, Pop it beads, sack dresses, saddle oxfords with bobby socks

and the color pink. It was when 3-D movies, paint by number pictures, the Mickey Mouse Club’s Mouseketeers ,

air raid shelters, Elvis Presley, the birth control pill, Sputnik, transistor radios, microchips, American Bandstand,

and The Music Man all made their debuts.

“Cool”, “Hang Loose”, and “Hardy-Har-Har” were the in-phrases. Eisenhower and Stevenson opposed each other

in the presidential election and Alaska and Hawaii became our 49th and 50th states. Grace Kelly married a prince to

become a real princess, From Here to Eternity topped the best seller list at the bookstores, and Martin Luther King

launched his crusade of non-violence for equal rights.

While many folks were enthralled with top sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, following the Debbie/Eddie split, or

savoring the fun 50’s, there was a dedicated group of professional business women who were also occupied with

organizing Desk and Derrick Clubs throughout the United States and Canada. We salute these women and the clubs

chartered in the 1950’s.

AddC hIstorICAL MoMent

1951New Orleans, LA

Jackson, MS

Los Angeles, CA

Houston, TX

Bakersfield, CA

Baton Rouge, LA

Calgary, Alberta

Casper, WY

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Lafayette, LA

Midland, TX

Odessa, TX

Wichita Falls, TX

1952Abilene, TXAlice, TXAmarillo, TX

Ardmore, OKBartlesville, OKBeaumont, TXCorpus Christi, TXEdmonton, AlbertaFort Worth, TXLong Beach, CALouisville, KYNew York, NYNorthern New JerseyOklahoma City, OKPittsburgh, PARio Grange Valley, TXRoswell, NMSan Antonio, TXSan Francisco, CAShreveport, LATulsa, OKTwin Cities, MNTyler, TX

1954Albuquerque, NM

Big Spring, TX

Borger, TX

Little Egypt, IL

Washington, DC

1955Olney, IL

Pampa, TX

1956Cody, WY

Winnipeg, Manitoba

1957Artesia, NM

Farmington, NM

Ponca City, OK

Ventura, CAWilliam Penn, PA

1953Atlanta, GABaltimore, MDBarton County, KSBradford, PABreckenridge, TXButler County, KSChicago, ILEl Dorado, ARGraham, TXIndependence, KSKansas City, MORegina, SaskatchewanSt. Louis, MOSan Angelo, TXTaft, CATri-State, IN

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In the Beginning....from the Wildcatter News April 2004

The Desk and Derrick Club of Edmonton held its inaugural meeting on April 18, 1951, attended by more

than two hundred women. Affiliation with the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs occurred in February

1952 with the granting of the official charter, the first Canadian club to do so.

We must remember that the 1950s were especially busy days in the wake of the Leduc discovery, paving

the way for a major boom in Alberta. Drilling rigs popped up across the prairie and Edmonton became the

oil capital of Canada. Into this blossoming economy came many women; perhaps the first generation who

would actively choose to remain in the workplace for an extended period. Employed as secretaries,

bookkeepers, typists or file clerks, they helped keep the machinery of business moving during this exciting

time of growth.

Naturally, a large number of these ladies found employment in the oilpatch with exploration companies,

drilling operators and/or related services. This common thread, in addition to the desire for social and edu-

cational opportunities, sparked interest in a local chapter of Desk and Derrick - a club initially launched by

a group of New Orleans oil women in 1949.

The Club’s motto is Greater Knowledge, Greater Service and over the years Desk and Derrick members

have lived up to this promise. Through participation in a variety of activities including plant and drilling

site tours, social events, bonspiels, golf tournaments and conferences, they have demonstrated their com-

mitment to that mission. Club meetings feature excellent speakers from all walks of the energy industry.

Many individual members have earned honors for services and contributions to the community at large.

Willingness to change through the decades helps the club maintain its relevance in the modern world.

Membership has been open to men for some time and educational opportunities have broadened to keep

pace with the many changes and technical advances that occur in the industry.

Desk and Derrick - We salute you!


Clubs around the Association work hard to bring new members into their clubs. This is a great start, but it’s

only the beginning. Once you have members, how do you deliver on your promises? And how do you keep

them coming back when their needs change? Retaining your members takes greater effort than recruiting

them, and it all begins with the club experience.

The first thing to remember for a successful meeting is to keep it fun and respectful for all participants.

Learning should be fun! While most members join to improve their speaking and leadership skills, they will

grow more rapidly if they’re enjoying their time spent in a club. Encourage speeches that share humorous

anecdotes, and make sure that observations always recognize what people do well.

Some members hesitate to try PR because they’re afraid of being rejected by a member of the news media,

but getting the buzz started means the member needs to step out of that comfort, zone and contact people,

especially those who don’t know Desk and Derrick, such as reporters and bloggers. The news media is

always looking for a good story. Reporters and editors don’t always have the resources to find you, so you

need to help them. This is especially true of your local press.

One of the top reasons members don’t renew their membership in any season is lack of time. It’s important

to be sensitive to your members’ needs. For example, are members having trouble with the meeting time or

duration? Does the meeting run too long? Are members unable to get to work on time after a meeting? Are

they having trouble with evening hours or lunchtime on Tuesdays? Or is it something else? Find out and

consider adjusting the club’s schedule accordingly if necessary. Of course, you can’t please everyone; but if

you’re losing a lot of members, it’s important to take note and act.

Remember to focus your club’s educational program on meeting the members’ needs. Those who benefit

from an optimal experience in the club will return to build more skills, enjoy the camaraderie and find the

success you all deserve.

Good Luck!

Ieasha Stewart

ADDC Public Relations Chairman

PubLIC reLAtIons revIew

“Retaining MeMbeRs”

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Wow! It’s been over a month since the international convention of the Desk and Derrick Clubs, and I’m still being “Wowed”! I am so impressed with this wonderful organization! As a newbie, I had no idea this organization even existed a few years back. In November, 2009, when our father passed away unexpectedly, my brothers and sisters (7 of us) had some decisions to make about our dad’s oil reclaiming business, Salt II. We all knew bits and pieces of the business, but none of us worked with him full time. Being instantly faced with the decision of what to do with Salt II, we agreed 100 percent that Dad would want us to try and make a go of it. And that is exactly what we set out to do. I have a flexible schedule as a professional organizer/business consultant, so I was able to schedule “Salt II time”. My sister, Debbie Hodges, stepped into the administrative shoes, and our other five siblings are each contributing their knowledge and special talents towards making Salt II a viable company. ( I’d like to tell you more about Salt II at a later date.) The biggest thing Dad had accomplished was increasing his production capabilities. He now had 32 tanks that were freshly fiber glassed and painted just waiting for tank bottoms to fill them up and be processed. That meant we needed BS (bottom sediment) and lots of it.An old high school friend heard about us taking over Dad’s business and contacted me via Facebook asking if I wanted to attend the Desk and Derrick meeting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for their Christmas party. At this point, I had never heard of Desk and Derrick. She went on to explain that D&D is an organization for people in the oil business. Although membership in D&D is open to both women and men, it began as a support/educational system for woman in the oil business – and boy, oh boy – did we need that right now! Thus, Debbie and I both attended our first D&D meeting as guests in Mt. Vernon, December 2009. “Wow!” was my first impression. We were instantly welcomed in the group. Some knew us, some had heard of Salt II, but several didn’t know about us at all. Regardless, everyone was sympathetic of our recent loss and incredibly supportive of us continuing our family’s business. We also learned there were other locations of D&D that we might want to search out to see which group was most convenient for us to attend. Debbie realized that some of the Flora oil women she dealt with were mem-bers of the Olney club, and it was convenient for her to attend with them. I went to a few meetings in Olney as well since I was in Flora working with Salt II on meeting nights. Another “Wow! Another wonderful group of supportive women. Now, I had to decide which club to join. I wanted to join them both --- seriously! Each group was unique. Both groups were educational and everyone was welcoming. Usually I am reluctant to commit to joining groups, as I try to avoid drama. But, I observed very little drama with these women. Meetings actually started on time, and better yet….. ended on time. Business was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Educational programs were presented, and I instantly knew that it was worth my time to drive an hour and a half to attend. Debbie and I have jumped in feet first and head first! We have taken advantage of every D&D event that we could squeeze into our schedule. Attending the regional event in Evansville, Indiana, I was able to witness the members in action when things didn’t go quite as planned. As a newbie, I was unaware of any scheduling problems as all issues were handled on a professional level. I just thought the “adjustments” were planned. That’s how D&D operates. They handle details quickly and efficiently. Having experienced a great regional event, Debbie and I were excited about the international convention in St. Louis. What “Wowed” me from the international convention? First of all, I jumped on the “Mines and Limes” tour bus with 50 women (and a few men) I had never met before not feeling very well. I got worse during the trip and was amazed at how these D&D members helped me out. Plus, I built some great friendships that day that will last a lifetime. That was only the beginning of a great week. Between collecting pins from all the different locations, passing the drilling certification course, and laughing till I cried at the trivia night – I am honored to be part of this wonderful organization! Sharon Holland-Welge

It’s Been a “Wow” Experience

Debbie HodgesOlney Club

Sharon Holland-Welge Heartland Club


An Interview with Inez Awty SchaefferBy Floriene “Flo” Messall

Published in the Oil and Gal Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, Spring 1978 (Part 3)

OGJ: What do you consider your greatest contribution to Desk and Derrick? Mrs. S: I believe it was my enthusiasm and imagina-tion on whom to ask – who would support it – and played it up as best I could. All I did was pick up a tiny acorn and drop it in very fertile soil. It has become a sturdy oak branching from coast to coast, from Anchorage to the Rio Grande Valley. OGJ: How did Desk and Derrick gain nation-wide recognition so quickly?

Mrs. S: The 50th anniversary celebration of Spindletop was held in Beaumont, Texas in January 1950. Those in charge thought it would be appropriate to pay tribute to a woman because no woman had ever been rec-ognized formally by the oil industry. So, one day out of the blue, Mr. Bricker said, “This afternoon the company is sending a plane to take you to Beaumont.” I didn’t have any idea of what was going to happen, but I assumed that Beaumont was going to form a Desk and Derrick Club, because the company had been very kind in allowing me to travel around to places where clubs were forming. So I went home, packed a bag and went to the airport and boarded the company plane. I was the only passenger on the DC-31! When I arrived in Beaumont, Humble’s Director of Public Relations greeted me and told me there was to be a banquet for the Spindletop celebration and handed me a program. Looking at it, I saw many famous names of the time including Robert Cummings and Morton Downey and his orchestra. One item was “Outstanding Woman in the Oil Industry” and a blank space beside it. He said, “That’s YOU!” This was about two hours before the banquet! OGJ: I suppose the first thing you thought was that you hadn’t a thing to wear? Mrs. S: Actually, no. Because of the traveling I had been doing to promote the organization, I had spent quite a bit of money on clothes and had brought a Christian Dior dress and a Hattie Carnegie hat! That night at the banquet, they called me to the stage and gave me a tremendous bouquet of red roses and announced the award. OGJ: Did you know why you were selected to receive the award? Mrs. S: Yes. I knew it was for my Desk and Derrick activities and I was proud to accept it on behalf of all the wonderful women in the organization of Desk and Derrick. The next morning the Houston Post carried

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the story and my picture was on the front page. OGJ: That must have been a thrilling experience for you! Mrs. S: Indeed it was. The award was $50 in cash and a week at the famous Shamrock Hotel in Houston, which was then new and very exciting. But the best part was that the award really put Desk and Derrick on the map, because outstanding men in the petroleum industry were there or had received the book that was published in connection with the celebration. The Humble PR man, bless him, said that when he thought of the idea of honoring a woman, he wanted to find a woman who was doing a ‘woman’s job’ which was outstanding – rather than a woman who was doing a ‘man’s job’. OGJ: Didn’t you speak at the first Desk and Derrick convention in Houston, the following year? Mrs. S: Yes, I was invited to give the Keynote Ad-dress of the convention, again at the Shamrock Hotel. I called it “Expanded Horizons.” OGJ: Were you still active in Desk and Derrick at that time? Mrs. S: No, I had left the industry and was then Mrs. Paul Schaeffer. OGJ: In 1978 we will be working toward affiliating clubs in the U.K. and Scotland and possibly other countries in addition to the present membership in the United States and Canada. What do you think of this move? Mrs. S: I just think it’s wonderful! Desk and Der-rick can be a real pioneer in many of these countries. I’m not aware of all the implications, but I’m all for it!

While visiting with this accomplished and utterly charming woman, watching her expressive face and listening to her soft voice recalling events of twenty-eight years is enchanting – and inspiring as well, as her great love of people and her gift of sharing herself with others unfolds. Her life shows a rare unity of purpose and achievement. Truly, she had a dream…perhaps she says it best…

“I see myself standing there framed in soft white, Loving and serving, receiving the Light To Give to another, whenever he asks Acquaintance or stranger, whatever the tasks, For this is my dream, to be loving and kind, With foresight and wisdom to help mankind.” *SOFT WHITE, a poem by Star Schaeffer, February 1974, by permission of the author

Editor’s Note: Inez Awty “Star” Schaeffer died in Tulsa, OK March 17, 2002 at the age of 90 years, and her body was cremated. She

was a resident of the Georgian Court Retirement Center. Her occupation is listed as Secretary and the business listed as Petroleum.

Her husband, Paul, died May 6, 2001.

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Third PlaceSecond Place

~ PHOTO CONTEST ~(First place on front cover.)

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Third Place



The Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame was created in 1997 to establish a process by which significant contributions to the oil industry can be recognized, honored and celebrated. Four Desk and Derrick members

have been inducted. We would like to share just a little bit of their story with you.

1997 - Joyce Neary, Desk and Derrick Club of EdmontonJoyce began her oilpatch career with Stewart Drilling in 1951 as the company drilled its first well at Boyle in brutal winter conditions. She spent seven years with them before Boyd Stewart sold the rig and retired. Delbert Lewis

sought Joyce out almost imme-diately and she went to work for Lory Oilfield Rentals in 1957, the first oilfield rental company in Canada.

Joyce decided that if she was going to spend her day typing invoices, she wanted to know what the heck she was selling. The guys were patient with her and very quickly she was taking orders and just about everything else required, assisting in the development of this very successful company.

Joyce’s knowledge and reputation grew and soon she was recognized throughout the industry for her expertise.

Joyce is a charter member of the Desk and Derrick Club of Edmonton, attending the inaugural meeting in April 1951. Joyce has served as club president twice and has held every position at the local level, as well as many roles in Region VII and the Association. We could not be more proud of you, Joyce!

1998 - Dorothy Harris, Desk and Derrick Club of EdmontonDorothy started in the oil industry as an accountant for Peter Kiss Oilfield Construction in 1968. She moved on to new opportunities with the accounting department of Import Tool Corporation in 1975. However, her skills were hardly restricted to accounting as she attended oil shows and exhibitions, displaying her knowledge of oilfield construction, downhole equipment and environmental products.

Dorothy is a tireless volunteer for various causes including the United Way, the Millwoods Breakfast Lions Club, the SPCA, the Harvey DeCock Society and many more. Any organization needing assistance with a casino, Dorothy’s your girl. She has been involved with the International Oilmen’s Golf Tournament, the Oilmen’s Bonspiel and the Edmonton Oilfield Technical Society for more years than she cares to count. Dorothy was named Canadian Oilwoman of the Year in 1986.

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Dorothy joined the Desk and Derrick Club of Edmonton in 1970 and is a two term president in addition to many other positions on the board. She is famous throughout the Association for her friendly, outgoing personality as she has manned hospitality rooms for nearly every Regional and Convention hosted by the Edmonton club. She truly is the hostess with the mostest!

2000 - Helen Turgeon, Desk and Derrick Club of CalgaryAs a young woman, Helen left her Saskatchewan home to make her mark in the Alberta oilpatch. She filled a series of increasingly challenging positions with oil companies, standing out as a woman of remarkable achievements. Helen was employed by Norcen Energy Resources and its related companies for more than thirty years.

Helen’s compassionate nature drives her to support the activities of L’Arche, Calgary, which is part of an international organization that helps handicapped people in eighty-four communities in eighteen countries around the world. She is also a member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, the Canadian Club of Calgary and the Petroleum History Society.

Helen became an active member of the Desk and Derrick Club of Calgary in 1970 and rose to the position of club president then went on to be Association President in 1988. Her decades of service to the Association include speaking engagements on behalf of the industry as she traveled extensively throughout North America. Recognizing her contributions, Southam Communications named Helen Canadian Oilwoman of the Year in 1984. Her warm smile and kind disposition has made her a favorite throughout our Association!

2005 - Marguerite Flood Mosher, Desk and Derrick Club of CalgaryMarguerite took her war-time experience with logistics and organization and parlayed it into a more than thirty year career in the oil industry. She began as a secretary with United Geophysical Company in 1948, a company owned by the son of U. S. President Herbert Hoover. Her specialty was staffing and winter logistics, using experience gained while helping to relocate returning war veterans.

Marguerite played a key role in developing the Desk and Derrick Club of Calgary, attending the first meeting in 1951. The limited opportunities for women in this male dominated industry were of great concern to Marguerite, and she worked tirelessly to spread the word of Desk and Derrick and the educational benefits of membership to the ladies of the Calgary oilpatch. She became club president in 1959 and became the first Canadian President of the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs in 1966, no small feat considering the dominance of the American clubs.

Marguerite rose to the position of corporate secre-tary and assistant to the president of Consolidated Pipe Lines and Consolidated Natural Gas, where she remained until her retirement in 1981.Marguerite is a gracious, elegant lady, a great ambassador for Desk and Derrick and the oilindustry!



With this being the 60th anniversary of Desk and Derrick, the Desk and Derrick Club of Long Beach, CA is very honored to celebrate current members who have 50+ years of membership.

Gloryn McKee - Gloryn McKee was born in Eagle Rock, CA (part of Los Angeles) and moved to Hemet, when she was seven years old. After graduating from Hemet High School, she moved to Alhambra and found employment with Unocal. She joined the Los Angeles Desk and Derrick Club in 1951 shortly after the club was founded. Starting out as a mes-senger at Unocal, Gloryn learned to operate the switchboard and continued in that capacity until her retirement in 1988. She was a very loyal employee and always wanted to learn more about the industry.

Although she did not want to be an officer or otherwise hold a position in the club, she was very supportive of the club and attended almost every Desk and Derrick meeting through the years. She also attended a few conventions, the last one being Albuquerque in 2001. She had a keen eye for table decorations and was very creative. She could make the most beautiful centerpieces out of nothing at a very low cost.

Becky Steiner – Becky Steiner was born in Columbus, Ohio, where she also graduated from high school. She married while in Ohio and started her family consisting of two sons and two daughters. She moved to Los Angeles and found employment with Arco working there for 35 years as a secretary and executive secretary. In the mid 80’s she followed her boss, Mr. Duker, to a different branch of Arco called Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. where she worked as his Executive Secretary until her retirement.

Becky became very involved with Desk and Derrick from the day she joined the Desk and Derrick Club of Los Angeles in 1958. She served her club in many different capacities and held many offices more than once including club president. Becky also served as ADDC

Region VIII Director in 1982. Over the years she has attended numerous conventions and regional meetings up until a few years ago; her last convention was in Calgary in 2009. She was awarded with a life membership in the Desk and Derrick Club of Los Angeles in 1989.

Becky was married twice, but both husbands passed away many years ago. She also suffered the loss of both of her daughters. Her son, Philip, lives very close to her and David lives in Spokane, Washington.

Becky and her good friend, Betty Wisley, were a team that was always ready to volunteer whenever needed for ADDC committees and the Los Angeles Club. We will always appreciate Becky and Betty for their dedication.

After the disbandment of the Los Angeles club at the end of 2009, both Gloryn and Becky joined the Desk and Der-rick Club of Long Beach. Even though they no longer drive and cannot attend the meetings, they enjoy receiving the club bulletin, the Pipeline Press, so they can follow what is going on in the club and the industry.

Honoring Our Pioneers

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Issued on: October 24, 2011 MMMeeettthhhaaannneee HHHyyydddrrraaattteee PPPrrroooddduuuccctttiiiooonnn TTTeeeccchhhnnnooolllooogggiiieeesss tttooo bbbeee TTTeeesssttteeeddd ooonnn AAAlllaaassskkkaaa’’’sss NNNooorrrttthhh SSSlllooopppeeeWashington, DC — The U.S. Department of Energy, the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation, and ConocoPhillips will work together to test innovative technologies for producing methane gas from hydrate deposits on the Alaska North Slope. The collaborative testing will take place under the auspices of a Statement of Intent for Cooperation in Methane Hydrates signed in 2008 and extended in 2011 by DOE and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The production tests are the next step in both U.S. and Japanese national efforts to evaluate the response of gas hydrate reservoirs to alternative gas hydrate production concepts. The tests will provide critical information to inform potential future extended-duration tests. The tests will utilize the “Ignik Sikumi” (Iñupiaq for “fire in the ice”) gas hydrate field trial well, a fully instrumentedborehole that was installed in the Prudhoe Bay region by ConocoPhillips and the Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory earlier this year. Methane hydrate consists of molecules of natural gas trapped in an open rigid framework of water molecules. It occurs insediments within and below thick permafrost in Arctic regions, and in the subsurface of most continental waters with a depth of ~1,500 feet or greater. Many experts believe it represents a potentially vast source of global energy, and DOE scientists have studied methane hydrate resource potential and production technologies for more than two decades. The current test plans call for roughly 100 days of continuous operations from January to March 2012. Tests will include the initial field trial of a technology that involves injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) into methane-hydrate-bearing sandstone for-mations, resulting in the swapping of CO2 molecules for methane molecules in the solid-water hydrate lattice, the release of methane gas, and the permanent storage of CO2 in the formation. This field experiment will be an extension of earlier successful tests of the technology conducted by ConocoPhillips and their research partners in a laboratory setting. Following the exchange tests, the team will conduct a 1-month evaluation of an alternative methane-production method called depressurization. This process involves pumping fluids out of the borehole to reduce pressure in the well, which results in dissociation of methane hydrate into methane gas and liquid water. The method was successfully demonstrated during a 1-week test conducted by Japan and Canada in northwestern Canada in 2008.

Issued on: September 27, 2011

IIInnnnnnooovvvaaatttiiivvveee TTTeeexxxaaasss CCCllleeeaaannn CCCoooaaalll PPPrrrooojjjeeecccttt TTTaaakkkeeesss MMMaaajjjooorrr SSSttteeeppp FFFooorrrwwwaaarrrddd aaasss DDDOOOEEE IIIssssssuuueeesss RRReeecccooorrrddd ooofff DDDeeeccciiisssiiiooonnnFFFeeedddeeerrraaalll FFFuuunnndddiiinnnggg WWWiiillllll HHHeeelllppp BBBuuuiiilllddd OOOnnneee ooofff ttthhheee WWWooorrrlllddd’’’sss MMMooosssttt AAAdddvvvaaannnccceeeddd aaannnddd CCCllleeeaaannneeesssttt CCCoooaaalll---BBBaaassseeeddd PPPooowwweeerrr PPPlllaaannntttsssWashington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) that – along with a signed cooperative agreement – will allow federal funding to be used to help build one of the world’s most advanced and environmentally clean coal-based power plants.The ROD and cooperative agreement between DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) and Summit Texas Clean Energy, LLC (STCE) sets in motion continued federal cost-shared funding for the Summit Texas Clean Energy Project, to be built just west of Midland-Odessa, Texas. This 400-megawatt, first-of-a-kind facility combines integrated gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) power generation, urea production, and carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology. The project, managed by FE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), will be partially funded with $450 million from DOE’s Clean Coal Power Initiative (CCPI). Of this, $211 million will come from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for CCPI. FE and NETL will administer the federal co-funding to the project as well as ensure adherence to programmatic goals and objectives embodied in the CCPI.DOE’s action to issue the ROD complies with the National Environmental Policy Act, and was reached after considering the project’s potential environmental impacts (presented in the Environmental Impact Statement), the practicable options for mitigation of the impacts, and the importance of achieving the objectives of programmatic and legislative mandates.“The integration of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies planned for this flagship project are vitally important to America and the world,” said Chuck McConnell, FE’s Chief Operating Officer. “The Texas Clean Energy Project is a significant step forward that demonstrates the Administration’s commitment to developing clean energy technologies, creating jobs, and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.”The plant will produce power by converting subbituminous coal into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas (syngas) and CO2. The syn-gas and high-quality steam will be fed to the combined-cycle combustion and steam turbine generator to produce electricity. The facility will integrate Siemens IGCC technology and Linde Rectisol® acid-gas capture technology to capture 90 percent of the CO2 from the plant’s syngas—about 3 million tons per year. A portion of the captured CO2 will be used to produce urea for fertilizer while most of it will be used for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) with monitoring, verification, and accounting



to demonstrate the permanence of geologic storage. The CO2 will be transported through existing regional pipelines to the oilfields of the West Texas Permian Basin, the largest CO2-EOR region in the world. About 200 megawatts of electricity will be put on the power grid. The plant will also produce sulfuric acid, argon, and inert slag as minor products for sale in com-mercial markets.In addition to its power generation and CO2 for EOR, which will boost U.S. energy security, the new plant will provide other significant benefits. A combination of recycling, deep-well injection, and evaporation ponds will eliminate the release of pro-cess and brine water to surface waters. The plant is expected to provide the local economy with an average of 650 construction jobs during construction, with a peak of 1,500 workers. The project’s operational workforce is expected to be approximately 150 workers. Accounting for indirect and induced jobs, the total number of jobs resulting from the project would average about 1,000 during construction and 300 during operations.The Department’s CCPI is a cost-shared partnership between the Federal government and private industry to stimulate invest-ment in low-emission, coal-based power generation technology through successful commercial demonstrations.

Issued on: August 31, 2011 CCCOOO222 IIInnnjjjeeeccctttiiiooonnn iiinnn KKKaaannnsssaaasss OOOiiilllfififieeelllddd CCCooouuulllddd GGGrrreeeaaatttlllyyy IIInnncccrrreeeaaassseee PPPrrroooddduuuccctttiiiooonnn,,, PPPeeerrrmmmaaannneeennntttlllyyy SSStttooorrreee CCCaaarrrbbbooonnn DDDiiioooxxxiiidddeee,,, DDDOOOEEE SSStttuuudddyyy SSSaaayyysssNNNeeeaaarrr---MMMiiisssccciiibbbllleee FFFllloooooodddiiinnnggg iiinnn AAArrrbbbuuuccckkkllleee FFFooorrrmmmaaatttiiiooonnn WWWooouuulllddd HHHeeelllppp SSSmmmaaallllll PPPrrroooddduuuccceeerrrsss TTTaaappp AAAddddddiiitttiiiooonnnaaalll DDDooommmeeessstttiiiccc RRReeesssooouuurrrccceeesssWashington, D.C. — The feasibility of using carbon dioxide (CO2) injection for recovering between 250 million and 500 million additional barrels of oil from Kansas oilfields has been established in a study funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).The University of Kansas Center for Research studied the possibility of near-miscible CO2 flooding for extending the life of mature oilfields in the Arbuckle Formation while simultaneously providing permanent geologic storage of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Miscibility refers to the pressure at which the CO2 and oil are completely soluble in one another or form a single phase. Below the minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) the injected CO2 mixes with and swells the oil to reduce its viscosity, increasing its ability to flow through the reservoir more easily to the production well.The project was administered through the Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America to address the technology challenges of small producers as part of the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Program (Energy Policy Act, 2005). The program is managed by the Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory.In the laboratory, researchers subjected core samples from the Arbuckle Formation to simulate CO2 flooding. The studies showed that more than 50 percent of the residual oil remaining after water-flooding could be recovered from Berea Sandstone, Baker dolomite, and Arbuckle dolomite cores at pressures below the MMP. The investigators also conducted simulation studies which indicated that the ultimate oil recovery is highly dependent on the degree of reservoir heterogeneity. Maximum recovery efficiency can be achieved by proper design and implementation of CO2 injection, with optimization of injection pressure, injection rates, and the well pattern.The project is now moving into a second phase of research, in which researchers will conduct a variety of tests to improve characterization of Arbuckle reservoirs. The testing will determine the nature of the flow paths and average properties in the reservoir, assess the effect of geology on process performance, calibrate a reservoir simulation model, and identify operational issues and concerns for future applications of near-miscible CO2 flooding. Future work, if funded, would include field dem-onstration of the methodology. The Arbuckle Formation has produced 36 percent (2.2 billion barrels) of the 6.1 billion barrels of total Kansas oil produced over the past 100 years. Oil production peaked in the 1950s, tapering off to the point where today, 90 percent of the wellsoperated by more than 100 small producers pump less than five barrels per day. The Arbuckle was chosen for the DOE-spon-sored project because it represents a significant resource for improved oil recovery even though miscibility with CO2 is not achievable at the operating pressures in most Arbuckle reservoirs.Following primary oil recovery (in which oil is naturally driven from a reservoir) and secondary recovery (in which pressure is applied to force the oil from the reservoir, usually by water flooding), as much as two thirds of the original oil in place typi-cally remains stranded in a reservoir. Additional oil can be recovered using improved oil recovery techniques that increase the mobility of the crude oil. This enhanced oil recovery (EOR) not only adds to U.S. domestic energy supplies, but also provides a means of safe, secure long-term storage of CO2, and is a key component of carbon capture, storage and utilization research.Near-miscible CO2 flooding may be applicable to thousands of mature oilfields in Kansas and prevent them from being abandoned prematurely. According to the Kansas Geologic Survey, more than 6,400 highly compartmentalized reservoirs exist in Kansas, though about a third of these are small fields with an average of five producing wells or less.The above information was obtained from the U. S. Department of Energy’s website (www.fe.doe.gov/news/techlines). Please visit their site for additional

articles related to Fossil Fuel Energy.


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Pictured are: Left to right: Mary Godwin Red River Club President, SamanthaHilburn,Jean Pomeroy, Elisya Manning, Afiya Code, Layne Hamilton, NickMoore,Coral Bonts, David Anderson, Dresden Dilts, Frank Hendrick, and

Jennifer Voisin Chesapeake representative.

The Red River Desk and Derrick Clubpresented awards to the top five winners of their essay contest. The competition was fierce, with 147 entries from the local schools.


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2010 ADDC Convention 2011 Region IV MeetingArtesia Desk and Derrick Club Association of Desk and Derrick ClubsJudi Adams Hilde BaldwinBay Area Desk and Derrick Club Shirley BeckhamNorma A. Briden Buckeye Desk and Derrick ClubBurk Royalty Company, LT Linda ButlerButler County Desk and Derrick Club Jill CobleDesk and Derrick Club of Bakersfield Desk and Derrick Club of BartlesvilleDesk and Derrick Club of Enid Desk and Derrick Club of Ft. WorthDesk and Derrick Club of Graham Desk and Derrick Club of HoustonDesk and Derrick Club of Lafayette Desk and Derrick Club of Long BeachDesk and Derrick Club of Oklahoma City Desk and Derrick Club of RoswellDesk and Derrick Club of San Angelo Desk and Derrick Club of San AntonioDesk and Derrick Club of Tulsa Desk and Derrick Club of WichitaLois M. Downs Lynne DunstanSusan Ellis Bernice FriesenhahnConnie Harrison Donna HaydukPat Hensley Frances HidellSandra M. Jenkins Barbara KirbyArla Jo Knaus Linda KrechElaine Krueger Aleata LeMariePaula Ruth Mace Ann MathisNickels Energy Group North Harris/Montgomery Counties Desk and Derrick ClubOverly Operating Company PSI WirelineRed Earth Desk and Derrick Club Red River Desk and Derrick Club Angie Rust Dorothy P. SemonDonna Siburt Julia SimpsonSoutheast Saskatchewan Desk and Derrick Club Patricia F. TempleCarol Titzel Cheryl Wootton

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Desk and Derrick Club of CalgaryCelebrating 60 years of Greater Knowledge, Greater Service

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 it was with mixed emotions that a group of 97 people gathered at the Calgary Petroleum Club to celebrate the 60th anniversary and final meeting of the Desk and Derrick Club of Calgary. Eighteen members of the Calgary Club were in attendance.

Special Guests included: Marilyn Carter, ADDC Vice President, 2011 Region VII Director Barb Schaefer, 2012 Region VII Director-Elect Jerry Rasmussen, Claudia Mullis, President of South East Saskatchewan Club, Lenore Summers, President of Alberta Foothills Club, Clint Tibbett, Chairman of the Petroleum History Society, Doug Cass, Director Library and Archives Glenbow Museum, Alister Thomas, Managing Editor of Roughneck, Ward Brandow, Inductee into Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame, Doreen McArthur, retired from June-Warren previously Nickle’s Energy Group and Kim Walker of Think.

We all had the opportunity to visit and reunite with fellow Desk and Derrick members we hadn’t seen for several years. What an emotional reunion it was. Many photos were taken to capture the memories made that evening.

Maureen McClean, Club President, presided over the meeting. Club, Region and Association correspondence was read by Doris Burak.

The evening was spent listening to past Association Officers, Region Officers and former Club Presidents speak about the memories and headway these Desk and Derrick pioneers made in a male-dominated industry. Marguerite Mosher (first Cana-dian ADDC President) spoke of the support her boss and her company gave her when she became ADDC President. Her boss and several of her co-workers attended the Convention in New Orleans that year. Marguerite also spoke of the tremendous support Carl Nickle gave to Desk and Derrick. He spoke at every January club meeting for 32 years giving his predictions for the upcoming year.

Helen Turgeon, past ADDC President talked about the support her boss gave her as she successfully juggled her busy home life, work life and responsibilities of being ADDC President. The messages these ladies conveyed was truly inspiring.

The meeting concluded with Doris Burak reciting a wonderful funny poem which kept us all from bursting into tears when the evening came to an end.

By: Linda Topolinsky with assistance from Maureen McClean, Calgary Club President

Marilyn Adams, Brenda Leisten, Jerry Rasmussen, and Sandy Richardson attended the final meeting of the Grand Mesa Desk and Derrick Club in Region VII. With only five members, the club voted to disband in 2011.

Three of the members have transferred their membership to the Denver club.

Back row: L to R: Betty Wilson, Nora Arnold, Valerie Robertson, Terri Litschke, Helen Bradley, Lynne Grose, Faye Mortimer, Karen Cooke

Seated in Front: L to R: Doris Burak, Helen Turgeon, Maureen McClean, Marguerite Mosher, Marian Standring, and Maureen Pearson

Where is the “good” in goodbye?

Farewell to an Era

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From your ADO . . . .

I once was told that the passing of time will seem to move faster the older I get. Even though we are all given 24 hours a day it seems now that these days/months/years are moving by much more rapidly. I can’t believe that 2011 is drawing to a close and we are on the heels of 2012. What happened???

So with gratitude we say farewell to the many successes of this year and look forward to what the new year will bring. We say “good bye” to the fantastic 2011 Board of Directors, club and committee leadership and welcome the incoming freshness that the 2012 leaders will bring.

I look forward to this coming year with the challenges, “research” and successes that it will bring. And as we bring 2011 to a close I want to remind each of us of some end of year business to prepare a clean slate for 2012:

- Transmittal Dues Deadline, Nov. 30, 2011. According to our bylaws, no dues are to come to ADO after this date. Any New Members will need to be submitted before this date or placed on the 2012 Transmittals.- Renewal forms – These will be sent out the first part of December to the 2011 Club Presidents. Remember all renewing members dues need to be submitted to ADO by the end of February, 2012.-Updated/Changed Information – I would encourage each of you to go to the website and make sure that the information listed for you in the directory is correct. This will help us make sure that your renewal forms are correct. If there are any changes in your member data, please submit that to ADO before the end of November.

I have appreciated working with you all and completing my 6th year as your ADO Manager. Thank you for your words of encouragement given through cards, emails and in person throughout the years. It is a joy to be associated with such a won-derful organization.

We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

André MartinADO Manager

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