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March Showers INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Club Headlines 1Monthly Meeting Factsheet 2ADDC President’s Newsletter 3Region IV Director Letter 4San Antonio President’s Newsletter 5Monthly Bulletin Board 6New Member Info 7Volunteer Opportunities 8Dress for Success Gala 9Girls Inc. Needs You 10News You Can Use 11
By Jason Magaña
Club Motto: Greater Knowledge, Greater Service.
Club 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.
Mission Statement: To enhance and foster a positive image to the global community by promoting the contribution of the petroleum, energy, and allied industries.
2012 Board MembersPresident – Kathy Johnson …………………………210-626-71291st Vice President – Sue Weaver…………………210-826-07002nd Vice President – Jason Magana………………210-626-6574Secretary – Carol Hultquist………………………… 210-626-4816
Helpful Reminders
Dress for Success Gala March 28, 2012 Girls’ Inc. March 31, 2012 Region IV Annual Meeting May 4-6, 2012 http://www.addc.org http://saddc.org/
It’s not April yet, but San Antonio has already seen almost 10 inches of rainfall in a little over two months. To put that in perspective, according to the San Antonio Water System, that is nearly 6 more inches of water than the city is used to seeing at this time of year. As much as I’m happy to see the rain, I hate the weeds that come with it. So I thought it may be fun to see if they serve any practical purpose besides filling up my trashcan.
Have you ever seen those bright yellow plants that look Sunflowers but aren’t? Those would be Dandelions. The leaves are actually edible and often used in salads. Their roots serve as a major ingredient in herbal remedies for heart burn, appendicitis, and kidney disease. There’s even a wine made out of them! Then there’s the nuisance that is Ragweed.
Ragweed is commonly seen on your favorite meteorologist’s broadcast but these weeds can actually be found anywhere in the northern hemisphere. There are 41 different species known to date. Besides a good sneeze, practical use includes direct application to the skin for muscle and joint pain, helping to heal wounds, and as a laxative. Another not so common weed with benefits is the White Clover.
White Clovers can be found all over the United States with the exception of the Great Plains. Their dark green clover leaves surround a white blossom. Due to their not so typical “weed” appearance they are commonly mistaken for flowers. Remedies include helping cure gout, coughs, colds, and rheumatism. The entire clover plant has been used in salads, teas, and also an eye wash.
Next time you reach down to pull that spiny weed, take a second to recognize they may save your life one day. Until that day comes, feel free to pull an extra one for me!
See you soon.
Desk and Derrick Club of San AntonioMarch 2012 Edition The Gusher
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DESK AND DERRICK CLUB – SAN ANTONIO
MONTHLY MEETINGMARCH 27, 2012
MARCH IS ORIENTATION MONTH
COME JOIN US FOR A LOT OF FUN, GOOD FOOD AND AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ALL ABOUT THE DESK AND DERRICK CLUB.
BRING A FRIEND AND THE CLUB WILL BUY THEIR DINNER.
COME ONE, COME ALL. WE REALLY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!!
Elizabeth Watson 26-Mar
March Birthday Wishes
SaladSpinach Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Dinner SelectionBaked Tilapia withLemon Caper Sauce
Dessert SelectionsBanana Crunch Cake
BeveragesCoffee/Ice Tea
Monthly Meeting Fact Sheet
President’s Newsletter
Judi AdamsPresident
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March 2012
Dear members,
It’s March and that brings us to Desk and Derrick Awareness Month. After reading the Region Director letters, it’s very obvious that our Clubs are all very aware of this special month. Now it’s time for the clubs and members to share their awareness of the many opportunities that our Association has to offer with potential members and sponsors in your area. Check with local media sources, sign up to volunteer with local industry-related professional organizations, and just TALK about Desk and Derrick with your coworkers and industry contacts. Spread the word!
President-Elect Marilyn Carter, Treasurer Lori Landry, and I enjoyed a brief trip to Tulsa, OK in mid-January to meet with Michael Gray, CPA, and André Martin, ADO Manager; we also had the privilege (and fun) of meeting with a number of the members of the Tulsa Club for dinner. During this visit, we updated bank accounts and signed contracts that are required to do business from our various locales. After the Tulsa visit, the ADDC Board met in Houston, TX on January 20-21 for the annual Budget and Planning Meeting,. For two days, the Board reviewed officer and committee reports, discussed many topics, and pored over the Association budget.
The Board approved a balanced budget, 2012 ADDC Convention budget and registration fee ($250), revision to the ADDC Membership Application/Renewal forms, and upgrading ADO computer equipment. Discussion continues on the use of social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.). The special committee appointed last year is recommending the responsible use of these platforms, but at this time, the Association does not support their use. Be on the lookout for more on this topic in the very near future, though. The Budget & Planning Meeting Highlights and the 2012 Approved Budget have been issued to all club presidents and are available to all members on the ADDC website on password protected pages.
Membership renewal and dues transmittal forms are flooding into the Association Distribution Office (ADO) and André is processing them as quickly as possible with help from a temporary office worker. This is one of the busiest times of the year for our ADO Manager. In order to reduce the e-mail and phone request load on André, all members are asked to make requests for assistance through their club president, Region Director, or through me directly. We will funnel the request promptly and appropriately. Also, remember to use the ADDC website (www.addc.org) for forms, letters, manuals, and historic data before calling or e-mailing for them. The server host has been changed and the speed of response on the website is considerably faster than before.
In order to maintain privacy of our member directories and other Association-related information, the ADDC website password will be changed effective April 1st. The new password will be shared with ALL renewing and new members prior to the change.
March is the start of Region Meetings – with Region III kicking things off in Laurel, Mississippi on March 29th. In April, regions I, II, V, and VI will meet and Region VII will close things out in May. Please register for your respective region meeting to take advantage of the outstanding field trips, seminars, and business meetings being planned by the host clubs.
The “Crossroads of Energy “is a safe path to take you on many journeys – through Ohio, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Kansas, and Colorado. And, I can’t wait to see you at one of the Region Meetings. I am truly looking forward to our travels together!!
Region IV Director’s Newsletter
Judy LileRegion IV Director
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March 2012
Dear Region IV Members:
March is Desk and Derrick Awareness Month and I believe the Clubs in Region IV have each planned something special to promote our great organization.
The 2012 Budget and Planning Meeting Highlights are posted on the Association’s website (www.addc.org). A few of the items accomplished at this meeting are set out below:
1) Approved the 2012 balanced Budget;2) Approved Credentials deadline of August 1, 2012 for the 2012 Convention;3) Approved ADO Manager’s attendance at convention;4) Approved revising the Membership/Renewal Application form;5) Approved the publication of three issues of The Desk and Derrick Journal;
The article submission deadlines for the “DDJ” are March 1, July 1 and November 1. Have you ever considered honoring a Desk and Derrick member by taking out an advertisement? Perhaps you might want to promote a fund raising event your Club is having by advertising in the “DDJ”. It may surprise you when a member from another Club or even another Region participates. I hope you have noticed the speed in which you can maneuver on the website these days. Our thanks to Andre’ Martin and Judi Adams for the steps they took to make this happen!
If there are items you need to discuss with André at ADO, please e-mail to me and then it will be addressed with André.
March is the beginning of spring and our thoughts turn to flowers blooming and taxes! Begin thinking about your Club’s filing their TAXE 1 form. Vicki Newman is this year’s Tax Exempt-US Committee Chairman.
In your springtime plans, be sure and include the Region IV meeting in May and it’s not too early to be thinking about the ADDC Convention in Oklahoma City in September,
Until next month,
Judy
Kathy JohnsonPresident – San [email protected]
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March 2012
It’s almost Spring!!! I love this time of year, when the grass is green and the flowers start to bloom. It reminds me that all things begin anew each year. It makes me want to get outside and put my hands in the dirt and encourage the growth of new flowers and greenery. The same thing happens in our Club. This month, we will have our annual Desk and Derrick Orientation at the March General meeting. The Board is excited about this event and we are looking forward to all of you coming to learn or re-learn what we are all about. This month, we are encouraging you to invite a friend and the Club will pay for their dinner. This is a great way to introduce your friends and co-workers to come experience a night with us.
Also this month, we have the Girls Inc. Science Fair at Rackspace. This year plans to be a huge event and we need your help. Can you donate a few hours on Saturday March 31, 2012? This is a great time to get to spend some time outdoors before it gets too hot and to spend time meeting lots of girls (and some boys) coming to learn about all things Science. We are planning to make the energy beads that we made last year. This was a fun and easy to do craft that also gives us the opportunity to teach the kids about our industry. Keeping in mind my theme for this year, "Inspire and Educate, through education and service" we have a fantastic opportunity to do just that!
In March, there is also the opportunity to support “Dress for Success” and if you would like to help with this event, please see Connie Harrison. She would love to have your participation with this.
So, how are you doing with your annual resolutions? It is getting tougher to keep them up? This is just about the time that people stop pursuing them. I would like to encourage you to be strong and keep on keeping on. Remember what we learned from our January speaker, Michiel Espach that the difference between success and failure of our goals is sticking with it. Yes, this makes perfect sense, but sometimes hearing it again helps encourage you to not give up. You can do it! FYI, I am keeping to mine.
I’ll see you at the next General Meeting or somewhere in the meantime. Send me a note if you have any suggestions or questions.
In Service,
Kathy [email protected]
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New Members
We have had several new members sign up this year and we are so glad to have you!
If you know of someone interested in becoming a member, please see a board member and we will be glad to reach out to them.
In the next coming months, Jason will have interviews of our new members so that you will be able to get to know them a little better.
When you are at the next meeting, if you see a person you don’t know, be sure to go up to them and introduce yourselves.
News & Notes Connie Harrison has been nominated for the role of Treasurer to the ADDC and Terry Ligon has been nominated for the role of Region IV Director for 2013. If any other members are interested in being nominated, please see a member of the Board ASAP.
Career Opportunities
Do you know of any new job openings? Please send them to Jason Magaña and we will get them published in the next Gusher.
Orientation Month
Don’t forget that March is Orientation month. This is a great time to bring a friend. In fact, the Board has approved covering the cost of the meals of any non-member that comes to visit during the March meeting. We have some great fun planned for that night and we are looking forward to everyone coming. Please see a board member if you have any questions.
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The more you know…
Have something to share with The Gusher community? Let us know at [email protected]
Kelly Simmonds
Where do you work and in what department?
Tesoro Companies within the IT department.
What interested you about working in the petroleum industry?
There are so many areas that are quite interesting within the petroleum industry. I guess I enjoy the Logistics the most where we must move oil and products through pipelines, trucks, and rail.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received (This could be professional or personal)?
Well, this one is difficult because I enjoy hearing different perspectives and try to learn from different individuals.
1. Last year was very difficult for me and my family due to my son having several medical issues. He is 6 months old and has spent a total of 6 weeks of his life in the hospital for different items: "failure to thrive", "open heart surgery", "g-tube and nissan operation". To keep my head up, I think of this quote:
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." ~Anonymous
2. On a professional level, when I question myself as to whether I have planned accordingly and made good decisions, I think of what a previous CEO said:
"The only way to know whether you have a great plan is once it has been executed successfully." ~Michael Long CEO of Payment Data Systems.
3. Here is my advice: We spend too much time focused on things that are meaningless when we should be focused on family, friends and ourselves as well. We should ensure that we consistently strengthen our mind, body and soul.
* Mind: continue learning by reading books, magazines and/or joining an organization like D&D* Body: eat healthy and exercise* Soul: prayer and join a local church
What are your hobbies/interests outside of work?
I enjoy teaching individuals and family to take control of their finances and get out of debt so that they can enjoy life. http://buckingdebt.com/AmericanDream.aspx
If your closest friends were asked to describe you in one sentence, what would it be?
Analytical, caring and reserved.
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Volunteer OpportunitiesRiddle:How can you serve your industry and yourself?Answer:Volunteering for one of San Antonio Desk and Derrick’s various committees, that’s how!
We understand you are busy with life’s many obligations, but now is the time to volunteer your time to any of the great committees listed below:
Scholarship Committee Hospitality Committee
Program Committee
Industry Appreciation Event Committee
Orientation Committee
Take Time to Care Committee
Allied Industries Activities Committee
Education Committee
Contact Committee
Field Trip Committee Membership/Roster Directory Committee
Fund Raising Committee
API/SPE Golf Tournament Committee
I would like be part of San Antonio Desk and Derrick Committee(s) listed above:
Name: ________________________________________________________
Phone #:______________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________ Have questions about any of the committees? Just ask any of your friendly Desk and Derrick Board of Directors.
10 TH Annual Dress for Success
The 10th Annual Dress for Success Gala is to be held at the Grand Hyatt, Wednesday, March 28. If you are unfamiliar with the organization, they provide training, counseling, and clothing to enable
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women to find and maintain productive jobs and become self-sufficient individuals. Sonny Melendez will be our MC for the evening. We need ten or more volunteers to assist with registration and set up for this upcoming event. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet many of our fine local judges, attorneys, corporate executives, and well known individuals in San Antonio. There are three different shifts to select from. If you have an interest in joining us for this worthwhile event, we welcome you. We would appreciate your time and talents.
Please indicate your preference with name and contact number and return email to [email protected]. 2:30-6:30pm Assist with setting up registration tables and silent auction items. 5:00-10:00pm Assist guests with registration and Diamond Dig. 6:30-9:30pm Assist with closing out silent auction and raffle items that occurred during the event. Parking fee will be reimbursed. (Either park in garage at Grand Hyatt or across the street in the public parking garage.) We sincerely appreciate your time to represent the Desk and Derrick Club of San Antonio on this upcoming event.
More information to follow…
Girls Inc. needs you… Girls Inc. of San Antonio are making preparations for our 6th Annual Girls Inc. RockIt Into the Future Science Festival presented by: Rackspace Hosting on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10 AM-2 PM at Rackspace (5000 Walzem).
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We are working hard to make this year’s 6th Annual Girls Inc. Science Festival one to remember, with a goal to bring in 3,000 children and families and have 50 Science Festival Exhibitors. With that said, we hope that you will join us again this year for an educational blast focused on getting girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
The Desk & Derrick Club of San Antonio will be there again this year, and we need members to help us inspire the thousands expected to attend. If you’d like to dedicate some time to a great cause, please contact Jason Magaña.
Scholarship Committee:
News You Can Use!!!
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The Scholarship Committee will be ramping up again. Please consider serving on this rewarding committee. Jason Magaña is looking for a Chairman for the committee. Duties include
Sending out a scholarship letter to all the local schools. Collecting the packets that are sent in Meet on a Saturday/Sunday to review the applicants and select the winners. Notify the winners Notify the Board
There is a nominal amount of time needed to make this successful, but it is so rewarding. Please see Jason for more details.
Resident Photographer:Correction from last month’s Gusher: Did you know??? Gloria Gonzales is our meeting photographer. She is doing a great job and we sure appreciate her! Make sure you SMILE when you see her aiming her camera at you!
Hospitality Committee:Do you have hosting capabilities? We need you on the Hospitality Committee. Please see Sue Weaver for training. It takes just a few minutes and the rewards are getting to say hello to everyone who comes through the door. It is a great way to meet people.
Gusher:Do you have any new ideas for the Gusher? If so, please see Jason Magaña.
Region IV Annual Meeting:The Region IV Annual Meeting will be taking place in Fort Worth, Texas on May 4-6th. The Club will have more communication coming out this month to all members. Please consider attending. This is such a fun event. You will get to meet fellow Desk and Derrick Club members, take educational field trips and learn a lot more about our industry. Please see a Board member for more information.
Until next time, safe travels!!!