Volume 34,
Number 1
Gusher
RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB
January, 2015
The
January Program
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s Letter
2
Pictures
5
Pipeline Page
7
Calendar
8
Remember the Date
9
Recipe
10
Region III
12
ADDC
14
Committees
21
Officers / Advisers
22
Ten Territorial Games:
Learning to Connect,
when Instinct Says
Protect
by
Annette Simmons
Group Process Consulting
January Membership Meeting
SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST:
 Program Review
 Leadership Quotes
 In the News
Janaury 27, 2015
5:30 PM
The Petroleum Club, 15th Floor
Mid-South Tower
416 Travis Street, Shreveport
Chase Bank Parking Garage on Travis Street.
$16.50
Red RiveR PResident’s LetteR
Margie Steed
2015 President
Let Your
Get To The Party
Before You
Red River
Desk and Derrick Club
Board of Directors—2015
President
Margie Steed
Independent Contractor
1st Vice President
Lauren Roberts
ValveWorks USA
2nd Vice President
Courtney Batts
Miller Tubular Services
Secretary
Laura Havard
Pumpworks 610, LLC
Treasurer
Susie Scasta
Williams
Immediate Past President
Bonnie Fish
MacFarlane Company USA, LLC
Director
Jean Cooper
Regal Plastics
Director
Linda Edwards
Hargrove Smelley Strickland &
Langley
Director
Leigh Ann Hauser
Valveworks USA
Director
Carol Lloyd
Caddo Management, Inc.
Parliamentarian
Dorothy P. Semon
Office of K. N. Bancroft &
Est of J. Pat Beaird
Dear Members,
As I was reading numerous (past) President’s letters, my goal was to find opening words
more profound than the last, more encouraging than the first, and as deeply sincere with
motivation and enthusiasm as each one that I have read. However, instead of trying to top
another’s words, I simply will reiterate what I’ve read because duplication, as I have
learned in my more mature years, is best when you want the best to be remembered and
continued. I encourage each of you to create a New Year’s Resolution that you can actually
maintain and where it is preferred to “gain” something instead of the dreaded need to lose
something. Be an active part of your club, and you are sure to gain higher knowledge of
your industry while acquiring a few wacky friendships along the way.
During 2014, Red River Desk and Derrick provided educational programs from a wide range
of professionals sharing their knowledge and experiences. My hat goes off to Linda Edwards who did a fantastic job at lining up our guest speakers. Our January speaker will be
keeping in line with another great choice by Linda. Annette Simmons with Group Process
Consulting will be our speaker on Tuesday, January 27th. Her topic will be: Ten Territorial
Games: Learning to Connect, when Instinct Says Protect. This topic will be a perfect kick
off for our 2015 theme-“Let your integrity get to the party before you!” Fairly selfexplanatory, but we all need reminders. No matter where you are or what you are doing, you
are always representing yourself and the way others will refer to you. More to come on this
throughout the year!
Thanks to everyone that volunteered to serve on a committee for 2015. I know from first
hand experience it isn’t easy to step out of your hula hoop when you don’t have to. Volunteering is twice as hard as being volunteered but the payoff is far more liberating. We do
have a few more committees that need a leader, so please do not hesitate to email me or
call me with any questions or thoughts you may have about volunteering. We will work together to make your volunteering an enjoyable learning experience.
And last but most definitely not least, we are less than three months away from OUR Region III Meeting. Sheryl Cole and Phyllis Powell are doing a great job at planning such a big
event and even a better job at keeping us informed. No doubt we will have a few more final
pushes to make this one fantastic event. Please step in front of either of these ladies
next time you see them and encourage them while offering your time.
Welcome to 2015!!! Come on in, get comfortable and enjoy the scenery! I hope the next
twelve months will have something great for everyone. And remember….the next party you
go to, be sure and send your integrity before you!
Margie Steed
January 2015
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Independent Contractor
356 Stonehaven Drive
Frierson, LA 71027
318-347-0785 (c/o)
[email protected]
Installation of Red River Desk and Derrick Club 2015 Board of Directors
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Val Blanchard, Region III Director-Elect
Val Blanchard installed the 2015 Red River Desk and Derrick Club's Board of Directors in a joyful celebration of things
to come and of reflection on things past.
Bonnie Fish, 2014 President, recognized members Sheryl Cole, Jan Soderstrom and LaVerne Broussard for having perfect attendance at membership meetings. Bonnie also had perfect attendance, for which Linda Edwards, First Vice
President, was very thankful.
Members Sheryl Cole, Margie Steed and Bonnie Fish also had perfect attendance for Board Meetings.
Each Committee Chairman was recognized for their committee's efforts in accomplishing goals set for 2014. A successful Red River Invitational Golf Tournament, distribution of Energy Activity Books, Essay Contest, Community Projects, Ladies Luncheon, Iron Chef Membership Party, Ark-La-Tex Oilmen's Shoot-Out, presentation of scholarships to
seven deserving engineering and geology students, field trip to the Claiborne Parish Clerk's office, seminars and assisting with other outside industry fundraisers kept our members busy. But, our most exciting accomplishment was a first
place "AIMEE" award for our November 2013 "Gusher", club bulletin, and editor, Deb McCuller.
Kay Warziniack, 2014 Second Vice President, passed out membership renewal forms to the members in attendance.
This, of course, happens every year. As we, the members, reflect on 2014 and look forward to 2015; I hope,
we can all make a renewed commitment of 110% participation. I want to be recognized next December for
perfect attendance at the membership meetings. Will you join me? I have volunteered to be Publicity Committee
Chairman and I want us making headlines in 2015. Will you help me? Red River is hosting the 2015 Region III Meeting
in March. A successful event requires a team effort, but it also presents an opportunity for members who have never
attended a Region III Meeting to attend. Treat yourself to this educational and fun experience.
Lastly, as you look forward to 2015 please consider if your remote control is set for ON or OFF. Everything today
seems to have a remote control to perform its intended function. Things can not always be accomplished by remote
control. It takes an effort to attend a meeting, work an event, introduce a speaker, participate in a seminar or field trip
and all the other required functions of being a Desk and Derrick member. Please join with me in making this effort.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Phyllis Powell, Petro-Chem Operating Co., Inc.
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LEADERSHIP QUOTES
“The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others”
Anonymous
“Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision and relentlessly drive it to completion”
Jack Welch
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you
plant”
Robert Louis Stevenson
“It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn’t matter
who gets the credit”
Anonymous
“Being a leader is like being a lady, if you have to go around telling
people you are one, you aren’t”
Margaret Thatcher
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2015: A Year of Action
By: Don Briggs President
Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
2015 should be a year of action for the Louisiana oil and gas industry. While companies will be evaluating budgets, trimming employees and estimating the affects of the falling oil prices on their organizations, necessary attention should be given to another topic as well. Something completely outside
the realm of international crude oil prices will be taking place in Louisiana in this calendar year. Campaigns are now in full swing for several crucial elections. By November of this year, or December,
should there be run-off elections, Louisiana citizens will have elected a new governor, a new attorney general, new state representatives, senators, judges, mayors and the list goes on down to the
police jury level. Local and state elections have never been more important to the oil and gas industry as they are now. The industry is now facing lawsuits from parish governments, town governments, levee boards and private citizens. Numerous private citizens have filed over 360 legacy suits
across the state, dozens of oil and gas companies are being sued at the parish level, and now recently
the Town of Abita Springs has filed suit against an operator to prevent one single well from coming
to a parish. Previously, the industry had a small group of trial lawyers to battle over legacy lawsuits.
But now, parish officials, mayors and judges are taking part in the battle to make oil and gas operations more difficult for Louisiana businesses. What action can the industry take? The industry has a
crucial role to play in helping to elect conservative, business friendly officials. The opposition, being a
select group of trial lawyers and the green army led by a rogue group of environmentalists, are doing
their part to fund candidates that will vote for anti-industry initiatives. The oil and gas industry has to
counter-act these opposing groups by supporting candidates that have a desire to see business thrive
in Louisiana. The opposition supports candidates that back measures that squash out a healthy business atmosphere. It is no coincidence that the state of Louisiana stays in the top three for the worst
places to conduct business due to our legal climate. Judges that blatantly rule against the industry,
parish presidents that stand behind egregious lawsuits and mayors that publically support litigations
to prevent oil and gas activity were elected at some point in time. These same officials can also be
voted out of office. Compared to the opposition, the oil and gas industry has done a poor job of supporting political candidates in key races. It is time our industry stands up for those who will take
campaign promises and put them into practice. Our state is in grave need of elected officials that
have long-term vision for the future of our business community. With the oil and gas industry’s help,
Louisiana can rise to the top of the good statistical charts by helping to elect qualified, businessfriendly officials to serve this great state.
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I heard it through the Pipeline…
We are looking For you….
Positions still open for
committee chairmen for 2015.
Phillip and Dorothy @ the Cotton Bowl
representing La Tech.
Congrats BULLDOGS!!!!
Thankful Riley is feeling better after being
in the hospital with pneumonia
La Tech 35 / Illinois 18
Prayers for Sheryl Cole with her hip and
knees
Susie Scasta’s employer, Access Midstream, is now
officially Williams. Williams is an oil and gas company
based out of Tulsa. They are international and are
involved in all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
Williams’ acquisition of Access Midstream Partners, L.P. earned recognition
as “Deal of the Year” in the Platts Global Energy Awards program.
Please continue to keep our soldiers and country in your
thoughts and prayers
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January 2015
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Laura Hearington
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Carol Lloyd
Cindy Murphy
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Betty Ross
Membership
Meeting
Rebecca Compton
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Gusher Deadline
January 27th: January Membership Meeting
January 31st: 2015 D and D Membership Renewals Due
February 24th: February Membership Meeting
March 24th: March Membership Meeting
March 26-28th: Region III Meeting
LAGNIAPPE
Doubt Kills More Dreams Than
Failure Ever Will…...
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Slow-Cooker Pantry Chicken Stew
Ingredients
1-1/2# boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1” pieces
1/4 cup flour
1 pkg (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups baby carrots
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz tub) Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese spread
Directions
Toss chicken with flour in slow cooker
Add all remaining ingredients except peas and cream cheese spread, cover with lid
Cook on low 6—8 hours (or on high 3-4 hours). Stir in peas and cream cheese
Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
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RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB
STANDING RESERVATIONS
Advisers and their wives are welcome—Dutch Treat
WHEN: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
WHERE: 15th Floor, Petroleum Club, Mid-South Towers, 416 Travis Street
COST: $16.50 (Checks payable to the Red River Desk and Derrick Club)
Reservations and cancellations MUST be made by 12 noon on the Monday
prior to the meeting on Tuesday.
Call for Reservations and Cancellations
LaVerne Broussard
PetroTemp Services
[email protected]
318-622-2095
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Unpaid reservations must be submitted to Susie Scasta,
Club Treasurer, within ten (10) days after the meeting. MEMBERS are responsible for any unpaid reservations of their guests. Members with standing reservations who are unable to attend a meeting and do not cancel their reservations will have to pay for their dinner reservations.
Complete the section below and mail to the Reservation Chairman at
Red River Desk and Derrick Club, P. O. Box 1863, Shreveport, LA 71166-1863.
Please record a Standing Dinner Reservation in my name for the 2015 Club
Year (January—December). I understand the Cancellation Procedure and that
my Standing Reservation does not apply for the May and December meetings.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Telephone #
Permanent cancellation of a Standing Reservation must be made in writing.
Standing Reservations expire at the end of the calendar year.
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Val Blanchard
2015 Region III President
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Lori Landry
2015 ADDC President
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2015 Red River Desk and Derrick Committees
STANDING COMMITTEES
Bulletin
By-Laws
Education/Seminars
Field Trips
Handbook
Hospitality
Membership/Orientation
Procedures Manual
Programs
Public Relations/Publicity
Reservations
Scrapbook
Deb McCuller
Dorothy Semon
Amy Hollenshead
Phyllis Powell/Sheryl Cole
Courtney Batts
LaVerne Broussard
Courtney Batts
Margie Steed/Phyllis Powell
Sheryl Cole
Lauren Roberts
Phyllis Powell
LaVerne Broussard
Bonnie Fish
Dorothy Semon
Linda Edwards
Linda Edwards
Courtney Batts
Courtney Batts
Margie Steed
Lauren Roberts
Lauren Roberts
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Activity Books
Advisers
AOG Ladies’ Luncheon
Chili Cook-Off
Clay Shooting Tournament
Community Projects
Convention/Regional
Decorations
Essay Contest
Golf Tournament
Nominating
Scholarship
Ways & Means
Kay Warziniack
Anna Rachal
Courtney Batts
Mary Godwin
Susie Scasta/Patti Hartley
Arlys Milan/Linda Edwards
Carol Lloyd
Bonnie Fish
Carol Lloyd
Bonnie Fish
Courtney Batts
Margie Steed
Susie Scasta
Linda Edwards
Carol Lloyd
Bonnie Fish
Carol Lloyd
Bonnie Fish
Bonnie Fish
Bonnie Fish
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
AIMEE
E-Mails
Parliamentarian
Photographer
Web Page
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Deb McCuller
Dorothy Semon
Margie Steed
Dorothy Semon
Sarah Russell
Linda Edwards
2015 RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB
OFFICERS
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Directors
Margie Steed
Lauren Roberts
Courtney Batts
Laura Havard
Susie Scasta
Bonnie Fish
Jean Cooper
Linda Edwards
Leigh Ann Hauser
Carol Lloyd
Independent Contractor
ValveWorks USA
Miller Tubular Services
Pumpworks 610, LLC
Williams
McFarlane Company USA,LLC
Regal Plastics
Hargrove Smelley Strickland & Langley
Valveworks USA
Caddo Management, Inc.
Chris Aymond
Greg Hall
Lynn Higginbotham
Larry Hock
Louise Pearce
Robert Stroud
Brammer Engineering, Inc.
Chippewa Investments
Argent Property Services
Petro-Chem Operating Company, Inc.
Hargrove, Smelley, Strickland &
Langley, Attorneys at Law
Stroud Production, LLC
Terms Expiring in 2016
Bill Chaney
Mark Heacock
Holly Hollenshead
Jonathan Matkins
TDX Energy, LLC
Heacock Investments
Team Spirit Petroleum
JP Energy
Honorary
Rick Hailey
John Harrell
Dickie Jester
Steve Moran
Jim O’Bannon
Pinnacle Operating Company
Geological Drafting
ADVISERS
Terms Expiring in 2015
Brammer Engineering, Inc.
Plains Marketing, L.P.
PAST PRESIDENTS
Bonnie Fish
Jan Soderstrom
Dorothy Semon
Mary Godwin
Dee Hilliard
Virginia Calhoun
Phyllis B. Powell
Sabrina Guillory
Bobbie Trust
Linda G. Presson
Carol Lloyd
Jean Chappel Cooper
2014
2013
2012/1989/1993
2011/2010
2009
2008
2007/2001/1991
2006/2005
2004/1997/1996
2003/2002
2000
1999/1998
*Served 6 months of term prior to transferring out of state.
**Deceased
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LaVerne Broussard*
Charlotte Mulford
Mary Frizzell
Sandra Causey
Jane Johnson
Claudine Rosett
Betty Ross
Kathy Trower
Eleanor W. Brown
Juanita Griffith**
1995/1983
1994
1992
1990
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1982
OUR MISSION
Red River Desk and Derrick Club
P.O. Box 1863
Shreveport, LA 71166-1863
“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.”
Club Contact: Courtney Batts
Phone: 318-455-4564
Email: [email protected]
RED RIVER DESK AND
DERRICK CLUB
Greater Knowledge. Greater Service.
WWW.REDRIVERDANDD.COM
OUR 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.
Thank You to Our Employers & Advisers
ABCD GIS Mapping
Anderson Feazel Management, Inc.
Brammer Engineering, Inc.
Bulldog Oilfield Services
Caddo Management, Inc.
Chippewa Investments, LLC
Donner Properties
Exco Resources
Falco Energy Transportation
Geological Drafting
Hargrove, Smelley, Strickland &
Langley, Attorneys at Law
Heacock Investments, LLC
Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC
Marietta H. Jones
Marmick OilCompany
MacFarland Company USA LLC
Miller Tubular Services, LLC
Nelson Energy
Office of K.N. Bancroft
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& Est of J. Pat Beaird
Padco Energy Services LLC
Palmer Petroleum, Inc.
Petro-Chem Operating Company
PetroTemp Services
Phillips Energy Partners, LLC
Pinnacle Operating, Inc.
Plains Marketing, LP
Premier Land Services LLC
Pumpworks610
Red River Land Services
Reeves, Coon & Funderburg
Regal Plastics
Sklar Exploration Company
Stroud Production
TDX Energy, LLC
Team Spirit Petroleum
Valveworks
Vector Investments
Will-Drill Resources, Inc.
William C. Rasberry
Williams