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June 2019

A Monthly Publication of the Desk and Derrick Club of Dallas

June 2019 Volume 68, Issue 6

D i a m o n d B i t s

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Dear Dallas Club Members, Participation is being part of a Team. Webster’s definition of “Teamwork” is “the work or activity of a number of persons acting in close association as members of a unit.” While the author of the fol-lowing is unknown, “Lessons from the Geese” is a powerful illustra-tion from nature of effective teamwork. As you read about the natu-ral unity that exists among this species, remember – this same unity can and does exist within Desk and Derrick.

“Lessons from the Geese” “As geese flap their wings, they create an uplift for the bird following. By flying in a V formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if any bird were to fly alone. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies at the point position. The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. When a goose gets sick or wounded or is shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies. They then launch out on their own, with another formation or catch up with the flock.” Some of the lessons we can learn from the geese are: We can get where we’re going more quickly and easily, if we are traveling on the thrust of one

another. Stay in formation with those who are headed where we want to go, and be willing to accept

their help as well as give to others. Share the hard task and we become dependent on each other. Encourage each other in a positive way. Stand by each other and remember to drop back to help those who might need it. With the upcoming planning of the 2020 Central Region Meeting, we need all the involvement of the unit working as one! I hope this story helps to illustrate some of the concepts of TEAMWORK and/or PARTICIPATION and how Desk and Derrick and a flock of geese can be much the same. HONK! HONK! Keep up the good work!

Barbara “Greater Knowledge thru Participation”

Inside this Issue

President’s Letter

1

Meeting Info 2

Dates to Remember & Birthdays

2

May Speaker Recap

3

May Meeting

Pics 4

Awards 5

Golf Pics 6

July Party 7

Sponsors 7

D&D News 8

ADDC President’s

Letter 9-10

Central Region Dir

Letter 11

Board, Committees, & Members

12

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June 6………..………………………..MEMBERSHIP MEETING June 13……………………………..….2020 CENTRAL REGION COMMITTEE MEETING June 16…………………………….………………..FATHER’S DAY July 4…………………………………..…..INDEPENDENCE DAY July 11…………………………….SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING July 13…………………………….……………………..JULY PARTY July 23……………..…………………………...BOARD MEETING

Birthdays

Tiffany Sellars June 30

June Meeting Information MEETING LOCATION:

Lakeside Square Office Tower (EXCO offices) — 12377 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251.

When: June 6, 2019 — Lunch Meeting starting at noon on the 5th floor.

Where: Lakeside Square Office Tower (EXCO offices) – 12377 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251. Cost: $22.00 cash/check or $23.00 credit card

Cancellations: If you make a reservation and are unable to attend, you must cancel through the same reservation portal by the deadline to avoid being charged for the meal.

Meal: Chicken fried chicken, black eyed peas, mashed potatoes, salad and blackberry cobbler from Norma’s.. Parking: Park on either side of the building in the visitor parking; you may also park in the lot on the far side

of the parking garage – Meeting room will be on the fifth floor. Directions: Southwest from the IH 635 and US 75 exchange, 1 block off of Coit Rd. and Churchill Way; From IH

635, exit Coit Rd. and go 2 blocks south, turn right on Churchill Way, turn left at the 4-way stop on Merit Drive, on southwest corner; From US 75, take Midpark exit if going south to service road to Coit and follow directions above, take Churchill Way exit if going north, go left on Churchill Way to Merit Drive, on southwest corner.

June 2019


Horizontal Well Completions: Motivation & Methods

Presented by: Kelly Blackwood

Vice President of Engineering, Asset Manager Browning Oil Company, Inc.

Horizontal drilling was developed as a way to recover more oil or gas without the cost of drilling multiple wells. In 1856, a French hydraulic engineer named Henry Darcy published an equation for flow through a porous medium. To-day this equation is referred to as Darcy’s law. The law was formulated based on results of experiments on the flow of water through beds of sand. This is the basis of hydrogeology. As stated above, part of the reasoning for going horizontal with drilling was to increase production. This was done by increasing the area being fractured. Conventional drilling allowed for access to the ‘pay zone’ being just the actual length/depth of that particular zone. The decision to go horizontal, not only allowed more access to the ‘pay zone’ for a single well but it also enabled multiple horizontal wells from a single well site. Using just one well site for multiple hor-izontal wells eliminated a portion of the drilling costs. The problem with horizontal drilling is the ability to deliver a problem-free well capable of producing economic quanti-ties of hydrocarbons. Drill a well two miles deep (TVD) and then drill two miles lateral (TMD). All of this has to be done under budget but can result in minimal “Spud to Sales” time. Horizontal wells are complex and require substantial planning. Resource plays and tight formations require massive hydraulic fracture treatments. So In most cases horizontal wells increase overall project economics. Submitted by Donna C. Taylor

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June 2019


The Dallas Club received several awards at the Central Region meeting in April:

Years of Services Awards:

Mary Hetta Kelly Rounsley for 60 years of Service.

Doris Ammerman for 40 years of Service

Awards

1st Place Best Industry Article

In The News by Victoria Ashley

1st Place President’s Letter

October by Sharon Figueroa

2nd Place Industry Program

Unmanned Aerial Systems by Danny Avant,

Authors: Beverly Murrey & Machelle Selbe

Coordinator: Barbara Chapman

1st Place D&D Program:

Follow the D&D Road by Carolyn Sczepanski

Author: Sharon Figueroa

Coordinator: Barbara Chapman

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Amy Vaughan, mother of Mary T. Vaughan, Dallas Club, passed away on April 30th. P lease keep her and her family in

your prayers. ******************************************************************************

Geraldine Lindeman , mother in law of Jennifer Lindemann, Wichita Falls Club, passed away on May 14. Please keep Jennifer & her family in your prayers.

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A donation was made to the scholarship fund in honor of Dorothy Lyle.

****************************************************************************** The 2019 scholarship application has been uploaded to the club website and sent out to local colleges and universities. Victoria Ashley is looking for members to be on the scholarship committee. The committee reviews all completed ap-

plications, and meets to discuss and select recipients. The meeting will take place on July 11.

Dallas Club

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Mailing Address: Desk and Derrick Club of Dallas

P.O. Box 603071 Dallas, TX 75360

ADDC

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Mailing Address: Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs

Association Distribution Office 5014 FM 1500

Paris, Texas 75460

June 2019


May 2019 All four of the region meetings are now over. What a great experience it is to reacquaint with old friends and make new ones. I hope you were able to attend at least one region meeting. Great educational opportunities were offered and I commend the host clubs on all of the hard work that was put into the planning and programs. The members, as well as the GAC’s, to be commended for their hard work and dedication in putting these meetings together. Their ad-vice, expertise and extraordinary efforts do not go unnoticed. After attending a region meeting, I encourage you to take back to your clubs what you learned. Become a mentor for a new member, agree to serve on a committee, share new information with a member who was unable to attend—get involved and enthused! We need new mem-bers—they are the building blocks to make our Association stronger! I would like to personally congratulate the newly elected Region Directors:

Shelly McCool – Enid Club – Central Region Christina Forth – Edmonton Club – West Region

Shelly Hildebrant – Bay Area Club – Northeast Region Susan Miller – Westbank Club – Southeast Region

Please join me in extending well wishes to each of them and offer your support and volunteer. There are a couple of deadlines coming up. First of all, the deadline for the tax exempt form that each club must send in is May 15th. This is an important part of keeping our tax exempt status. Secondly, the deadline for nominations to the 2020 Board of Directors is approaching. Have you thought about being an officer of the Association? Being an officer or ADDC has been and is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. You have until June 7, 2019, to decide and submit your application. Remember – “We are not held back by what we don’t have, but by what we don’t use.” – Anonymous

Terry Ligon

Terry Ligon

2019 ADDC President

HC 75, Box 495 Eliasville, TX 76481

940-550-5168

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Terry Ligon L Chem Tech Company Inc PRESIDENT ELECT

Keith Atkins Murphy USA, Inc.

SECRETARY

Wendy Sparks Carl E Gungoll Exploration Inc TREASURER

Evelyn Green GBC Minerals, Ltd. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Christina Forth FFAF Cargo PARLIAMENTARIAN

Marilyn Carter CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR

Connie Bass New Tex Trucking NORTHEAST REGION DIRECTOR

Donna Siburt SOUTHEAST REGION DIRECTOR

Evelyn McCurley-Ingram WEST REGION DIRECTOR

Philana Thompson Merrion Oil & Gas

June 2019


Upcoming Events: Central Region Meeting Oklahoma City, OK April 11-14 Northeast Region Meeting North Canton, OH April 25-27 Southeast Region Meeting Victoria, TX April 24-27 West Region Meeting Pampa, TX April 26-27 68th Annual ADDC Convention September 25-28, 2019 Kansas City, Missouri Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza More information on the convention will be forthcoming as we are in the process of finalizing the plans.

Terry Ligon Remember – Your attitude determines your direction.

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June 2019


2019 Executive Board

President Barbara Chapman

Vice President Donna C. Taylor

Secretary Machelle Selbe

Treasurer Lisa David

Director of Education Laura Whitter

Director of Publications Victoria Ashley

Director of Rules Esther Evans

Immediate Past President Sharon Figueroa

Parliamentarian Mary T. Vaughan

Club Purpose and Motto

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

Greater Knowledge, Greater Service

Victoria Ashley 2019 Diamond Bits Editor [email protected]

2019 Committees & Members AWARDS Esther Evans BULLETIN Victoria Ashley BYLAWS Esther Evans COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP TRAINING & LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION COMMUNITY SERVICE Laura Whitter CONTACT/EMPLOYMENT Esther Evans FIELD TRIPS/SEMINARS Laura Whitter GOLF TOURNAMENT Marie Sommerfelt, Chairman

Cheryl Morris, Co-Chairman HOUSE ARRANGEMENTS Lisa David & Rita Harden INDUSTRY LIAISON Lisa David

INSTALLATION Donna C. Taylor JULY FUNCTION Donna C. Taylor & Machelle Selbe MEMBERSHIP Sharon Figueroa ORIENTATION Donna C. Taylor PHOTOGRAPHY Victoria Ashley, Mary T.Vaughan & Barbara Chapman PROGRAMS Donna C.Taylor RESERVATIONS Lisa David & Rita Harden ROSTER Victoria Ashley SCHOLARSHIP Esther Evans & Victoria Ashley TALLY Tiffany Sellars WEBSITE/MEDIA Victoria Ashley

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