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IOGAWV Names 2017-18 Leadership Team Marc Monteleone has been selected as 2017-2018 President of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, Inc. (IOGAWV).

He will be joined by Vice President Brett Loflin and Secretary/Treasurer Jim Pritt. These officers will assume their duties following the Summer Meeting.

Marc A. Monteleone is a partner in the Charleston, West Virginia, office of Bowles Rice and serves as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer. He concentrates his practice in oil and gas law, commercial law, federal and

state taxation, construction law and real estate development.

He has extensive experience in managing oil and gas operations and is the owner of Mountain Lion Enterprises Inc. and Tygart River Oil & Gas, LLC. He serves as general counsel to Waco Oil & Gas Co., Inc., where his duties include overseeing Marcellus Shale exploration, negotiation

of gas sales contracts and supervising mineral acquisitions. In addition, he represents many large and small oil and gas production companies.

He has an extensive real estate practice in land use and development law, representing both large and small developers proposing commercial and residential projects.

Monteleone previously served on the board of directors of IOGAWV from 2010-2013 and served as secretary/treasurer from 20112013. He currently serves on several New Officers Continued on page 6

Join Us For Sports Weekend Fun Sept. 8-9

Register now to join the fun at the 2017 IOGA Sports Weekend beginning on Friday, September 8, at Morgantown’s Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa. Activities begin at 8:00 a.m. with registration. The four-person scramble golf tournament features a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. on the Lakeview course.

For those who would prefer shooting sporting clays, arrangements have been made at Hunting Hills beginning at 9:30 a.m. A short 20-minute drive from Lakeview, Hunting Hills is where champions are made! Your $55 per person fee includes 100 rounds of sporting clays and golf cart. Should you have any questions, please call Hunting Hills directly at 724.324.2738, or visit www.huntinghillspa.com.

A barbecue with all the fixings will

take place following golf. There will be skill prizes for the golfers and shooters and door prizes galore for all to win!

Come join us on Saturday, September 9, for the tailgate party, then cheer on the Mountaineers against the East Carolina Pirates. The 10:00 a.m. tailgate party will start two hours prior to kick-off at noon.

IOGAWV’s Sports Weekend attracts the main players and decision makers in our industry, in a setting that allows the participants to mix, mingle and network. As a leader in our industry, you recognize the importance of supporting IOGAWV, and the benefits of promoting your company’s image. So not only will you want to attend this great meeting, but you may want to get even more recognition as a sponsor.

By becoming a Sports Weekend

Meeting sponsor at the bronze, silver, gold, platinum or diamond event levels, your company will receive special recognition Ben Sullivan throughout the Vice President industry by cover& Program Chair age during the event, in IOGA News, on www.iogawv.com and on sponsor boards posted throughout the meeting venues. Diamond Event Sponsors receive a special recognition banner at your sponsored event, including your color logo as it appears in the program.

A block of rooms has been reserved at Lakeview for Friday and Saturday nights at a rate of $139 Sports Weekend Continued on page 6

INSIDE

Scott Freshwater / 2 Member Spotlight / 3 Charlie Burd / 4 Mike McCown / 5 William Herllihy / 7 Nathan Rakestraw / 8 BSA Jamboree / 9 Greg Kozera / 13 Industry Events / 14 Hugh Byers / 15 Ergon / 16 Mark Taylor / 17 Sports Weekend Sponsor Form / 18 Sports Weekend Registration Form / 19

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Scott Freshwater IOGAWV President

The Strength of Us (the Producers)

Last month, I delved into the history and original purpose of OUR Association. The overall intent was to emphasize that ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’ and producers need and expect IOGAWV to lead the charge (now as much as then) on all the issues we have coming at us today and in the future (which are aplenty). Like the oft used quote, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” which rings so very true In this article (my last), I wanted to look on down the road, offer some of my personal thoughts and commentary from my perspective as a small WV producer whose family has been in this business for generations, and my opinion of IOGAWV’s role when I no longer have the honor of serving as President of this great association.

My first article as President was titled “Living in the New Oilfield.” For those many members who have been around awhile, you know the game has indeed changed (personally I now loathe the very term ‘game changer’), but it is true.

From safety rules to environmental regulations to legal climate to lower for longer natural gas prices, to ever increasing fees/charges, to simple well economics, it’s just tough (if not impossible) to make a decent living, much less drill a new conventional well. At the same time, that’s the reality and it’s time to suck it up.

We (both producers & IOGAWV) must evolve, get leaner, smarter and even meaner and in the face of those who oppose us or……. we will surely become extinct. For

those who may be offended, I am sorry I am not ‘candy coating’ my opinion.

I strongly and firmly believe that IOGAWV plays a very pivotal role in the transition from the ‘old’ to the ‘new’ oilfield and if IOGAWV does not continue to embrace changes and slightly alter course, it will also ‘drift to failure’ within the next 5 - 10 years. As President, I have strived to closely adhere to the 2015 IOGAWV Strategic Plan (and, yes, it’s still sitting on my desk) which in a nut shell basically says one thing: IOGAWV will be the Voice of ALL WV Oil & Gas Producers. As such, I see the function and primary purpose of IOGAWV (and its future leaders) to ensure it protects the interests of the smallest of the small and the biggest of the big producers. I challenge the future leadership of IOGAWV to maintain balance in addressing ALL producer issues as there have been times when the small, long time IOGAWV members producers felt their voices were muted (by nomadic, flashy and sometimes arrogant producers who come, go and have now mostly left). Conversely, the big operators felt that IOGAWV was not meeting their expectations and goals by fully supporting the future and much needed pooling/ cotenancy legislation. Accordingly, they shifted their membership to other more sympathetic groups/associations. Balance (being mindful of our legacy producers but planning for the future of our industry) must be maintained for IOGAWV to be viable over the long term and to ensure ALL its members are

realizing a maximum return on their (harder than ever to pay) investment in IOGAWV. So why work together? To be blunt, the big operators bring a lot of money, subject matter experts and political clout (on a high level) to IOGAWV. But, the small legacy operators bring what I believe is the most critical element to the Strength of Us Continued on page 8

2016-2017 OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS Scott Freshwater President Ben Sullivan Vice President/Program Chair Marc Monteleone Secretary-Treasurer/Finance-Tax Chair Jon Hildreth Immediate Past President Hugh Byers Director, Commerce Chair Jeff Isner Director, Communications & Education Chair Brett Loflin Director, Governmental Affairs Chair Doug Malcolm Director, Environmental/Safety Chair Mike McCown Director, Membership Chair/ E&S Co-chair Sam McKown Director, Producer Issues Co-chair Jim Pritt Director, Commerce Vice Chair Greg Smith Director, Membership Vice Chair Rick Toothman Director, Producers’ Issues Co-Chair

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Member Spotlight

S & R Gas Ventures and IOGAWV – One Great Relationship Editor’s Note: This interview involved Bob Radabaugh of S & R Gas Ventures.

How and when did your company get started in this industry?

26 years ago, in 1991, Jim Stout and I formed S&R Gas Ventures.

We started buying existing wells and mineral properties. In 1997, we started drilling wells and continued through 2010, when prices started deteriorating. Since then, along with maintaining production, we continued mineral and timberland property acquisitions. After 25 years, Jim decided he wanted to explore other opportunities, so he sold out and I’m flying solo.

How many wells do you operate?

S&R operates 150 wells in Gilmer, Braxton, Lewis, Calhoun, Roane and Doddridge Counties. We have non-operated interests in 103 wells, operated by other companies.

Through the years, we have sold approximately 100 wells from our inventory.

How long have you been a member of IOGA-WV? I became a member in 1981, when I worked for Trio Petroleum

Corp. Ed Broome was very active with IOGAWV in those days and got me involved with environmental issues. I worked with Joe Pettey and Stan Masoner on many issues, which was prior to the formation of IOGAWV’s Committee Structure, which started along about 1985, under the direction of Dennis Xander. Through the years, I have remained active with the Environmental & Safety Committee and have served five terms on IOGAWV’s Board of Directors.

What value has IOGA-WV provided to you and your company?

I have seen time and time again the impact IOGAWV has had on various issues, being the voice of the small producer. As an example, there may be an environmental issue, and how it is approached, dealt with and resolved in the end, has different impacts which effect the bottom line of small producers versus large producers or integrated companies. Without the perspective and voice of the small producer, you can get trampled pretty quick.

It’s like anything else, the more

effort you put into it, the more reward you will see from it.

Myself, I’ve seen great benefit from IOGAWV, not just for my company, but for small producers and the industry as a whole. But believe me, I’ve put a lot into it throughout my career.

What can IOGA-WV do to better serve its members?

Continue to have good representation for small producers, as this a critical time for their continued existence within IOGAWV’s membership.

What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in the industry in your career?

Technology has been the overall biggest change, as it has affected all aspects of business and life in general. It has created many positive results, but is not the penicillin cure all; you still need some ol’ time yellow root tea.

Next, over the past few years we have seen a tremendous amount excessive environmental and safety mandates, from both federal and state levels, along with greater environmental activism, that has impacted the industry, like a cancer growing among us.

What are the three biggest challenges you see today?

In the West Virginia, 1) Low gas price structure, with negative basis; 2) Firm transportation; and 3) Unjustified over-reaching environmental and safety regulations.

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Charlie Burd Executive Director, IOGAWV

From the Burd’s Nest: IOGAWV Supports Junior Firefighter Camp Oh, those glorious memories of my summer vacation!! No school, no teachers, no homework, real food for lunch, sleeping in, playing baseball and hanging out with my buddies at the pool. Life was good—but that was the “Old Days!”

Today, there are lots of young adults who find their summer vacation a bit different in scope.

Nearly all high schools are permitted a two-week practice period in all sports for any student athlete. This training augments the traditional practice periods established by the National High School Federation that is implemented nationwide.

Add to this: academic camps in math and science, honors academies and other non-high school activities. My son Nathan has, for the past several years, hit the floor at 6:00 a.m. to make his way to the pool where he has trained for state and national YMCA swimming competitions. His hard work reaped great dividends with traveling to some wonderful cities, developing many great friendships, winning lots of championship ribbons, trophies and titles. But he isn’t the only student sacrificing some of their freedoms while on summer vacation.

This past June 3-8, approximately 80 teenagers, ages 14-17, dedicated themselves to learning the nuts and bolts of fire fighting at the 2017 West Virginia University Extension Service Junior Firefighter Camp.

Now in its 10th year, the Junior Firefighter Camp was conducted at the State Fire Academy near WVU at Jackson’s Mill.

A refreshing change from the traditional summer camp, this unique experience offers campers the op-

portunity to further explore their interests in fire fighting and emergency response under the direct supervision of trained firefighters and other emergency professionals.

On Wednesday, June 7, I visited the camp and got a personal tour of many of the training venues and personally witnessed campers participating in water rescue training. Over the course of the week, campers also learned about leadership and teambuilding and were taught the basics of fire fighting and emergency medical services through hands-on training in CPR and first aid, hose line and fire ground operations, ground and aerial ladders and self-contained breathing apparatus. Campers were also provided with more in-depth training in a variety of simulated emergency situations that included both vehicle and airplane fires, wilderness fire fighting and search and rescue. By Thursday, June 8, the students were exposed to all aspects of fire fighting while in a controlled and safe environment.

While a majority of campers were from West Virginia, cultivating a generation of future emergency responders for all communities is a goal for organizers, and teens from outside the state often join in on this unique experience. Campers from six states participated in this year’s event—down a bit from an average of 13 states. “These teens meet their peers from all over the country and forge new friendships that will serve them for years to come,” said Mark Lambert, director of WVU Extension Fire Service. “There’s a problem nationwide with volunteering, whether it’s to fight fires or volunteering in general,” he said.

“When the camp was created, it was created with the idea to get young adults involved in volunteering.”

IOGAWV has historically assisted WVU and others such as Appalachia STEPS in safety-related efforts.

In January of this year, IOGAWV contributed $2,000 to the WVU Fire Service Extension to assist in its matching funds to secure a $400,000 “Assistance to Firefighters” grant from FEMA. That FEMA grant enables the WVU Fire Service Extension to obtain props that will be used to train firefighters, first responders and oil and gas industry workers on how to contain and control oil/gas emergencies and related hazardous material incidents. Continuing in its long-standing tradition of support, IOGAWV is very proud to have once again been able to help the Junior Firefighter Camp by providing three scholarships to deserving West Virginia campers. In addition to our sponsorship, other IOGAWV member sponsors included XTO Energy, TransCanada and Dominion Energy.

Abby Esguerra, director of development at the West Virginia University Extension Service, extends her sincere thanks to IOGAWV and all the sponsors of this year’s camp.

But the need to train our next generation of firefighters is great, so if you’re looking for a way to really feel good about what you can do for kids, please consider assisting the West Virginia University Fire Extension Service in next year’s Junior Firefighter Camp—they will appreciate the help!

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Mike McCown Membership Chair

IOGAWV Board Approved 11 New Members in July Please welcome these new members approved in July: Anna Bailey ROY Anna Bailey 5408 River Road Vienna, WV 26105 Phone: (304) 295-0477 annkatre@suddenlink.net Biggs Energy LLC RET Rod Biggs 9500 Richards Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Phone: (304) 677-6707 rod@biggsenergy.com Nathan Burd STU Nathan Burd 923 20th Street Vienna, WV 26105 Phone: (304) 210-5555

Michelle Harcha ROY Michelle Harcha 1953 English Turn Drive Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: (614) 875-2638 Cell: (614) 432-3323 michelleharcha@outlook.com

Ann B. Pushkin ROY Ann Pushkin 181 Hickory Ridge Rd Morgantown, WV 26508 Phone: (304) 296-1871 Cell: (304) 319-3083 apushkin@comcast.net

Mid States Supply ALL Scott Chapman 427 Mid-States Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: (304) 623-0072 Cell: (304) 613-6415 Fax: (304) 623-0079 www.midstatessupply.com scott.chapman@midstate.com

Three Point Strategies, LLC PRO Ben Beakes PO Box 7058 Charleston, WV 25356 40 Villa Oaks Circle Cross Lanes, WV 25313 Phone: (304) 552-5223 Cell: (304) 993-8917 www.3pswv.com ben@3pswv.com

Premier Pipe LLC ALL Chris Hall 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1209 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 135 Ridgewood Road Huntington, WV 25101 Phone: (412) 468-7473 www.prempipe.com chall@prempipe.com

Unifirst Corporation ALL Stephanie Ravello 3 Progress Way Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: (304) 624-9715 Fax: (304) 624-9724 www.unifirst.com stephanie_rovello@unifirst.com Wells Fargo Advisors PRO Billy Pulice 98 Garden Circle Bridgeport, WV 26330 Phone: (304) 842-6400 Cell: (304) 677-2590 bpulice@gmail.com WST Energy ALL Ryn Hager 18 McJunkin Rd. Nitro, WV 25143 Phone: (866) 284-9244 Cell: (304) 761-2875 www.wstenergy.com rhager@wstenergy.com

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New Officers Continued from page 1 IOGAWV task forces, including the one negotiating with the pipeline transmission companies on behalf of the producers.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree (1984) in business administration, summa cum laude, with an emphasis in accounting, from West Virginia University, where he also earned his law degree in 1987, and his masters of law in taxation in 1989 from New York University.

Brett Loflin is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Northeast Natural Energy LLC based in Charleston, W. Va. Prior to joining Northeast in August of 2010 he Sports Weekend Continued from page 1 (plus tax) per room per night. To make reservations by Friday, August 11, call (800) 624-8300 or (304) 5941111.

To register for the Sports Weekend, please use the forms on pages 18 and 19 and return them to the IOGAWV office no later than Tuesday, August 15, or register online by the same date.

GOpac reminds everyone that this is one of two major fundraisers dedicated to support our industry’s state legislative lobbying efforts. To that end, you are encouraged to take the opportunity to contribute to GOpac.

Other than cash, contributions to GOpac must be made by personal check only. GOpac is a separate and distinct entity from IOGAWV.

Register today @ iogawv.com!

served as Director of Regulatory Compliance for Atlas Energy and Manager of Regulatory Compliance for Chesapeake Energy. Loflin also worked for over 20 years as the staff engineer and director of the West Virginia Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Loflin is a West Virginia native and a 1982 graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He resides in Charleston with his wife Beth and has two children Evan and Katherine, both attending WVU. Jim Pritt is the regulatory manager for Enervest Operating, LLC and has 27 years of experience in the oil and natural gas in-

dustry. He was previously employed

by Energy Corporation of America for 17 years and CDX Gas, LLC/ Pinpoint Drilling and Directional, LLC for five years, serving in a variety of areas. He is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Glenville State College and his MBA from Marshall University. He is a member of the West Virginia and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, Pritt is a member of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association, Ohio Oil and Gas Association and IOGAWV, serving on legislative, education and environmental committees. He currently volunteers as treasurer of Members Choice West Virginia Federal Credit Union.

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William Herlihy Spilman Thomas & BAttle, PLLC

The Scientific Truth About Fracking My comments supplement Greg Kozera’s article entitled Word of Mouth - Who Do You Believe? in the June 2017 edition of IOGA News.

One of the major arguments made by critics of the continued use of hydrocarbons as an energy source is that horizontal drilling and fracking in unconventional oil and gas reservoirs (“UOG”) causes contamination to air quality and ground water.

However, recent peer-reviewed studies contradict these “off-the cuff ” allegations made by environmental activists, which largely lack any scientific support.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a comprehensive report in December 20161 that presented no evidence of widespread ground water contamination from fracking operations or waste water well injection activities associated with UOG operations. The EPA study covered widely dispersed drinking water resources in areas such as Colorado, Arkansas, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia in the course of its research. The only caveat to its analysis is that there were some alleged gaps in “aggregated, publicly accessible information about activities in the hydraulic fracturing water cycle and groundwater data.”2 Despite years of extensive research without achieving its desired negative results, EPA used this qualifier to avoid an unconditional approval of UOG operations.

Adding to the scientific evidence in support of the safety of fracking

is the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (“NOAA”) study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, that determined previous methane emission studies by biased organizations relied on incidental and peak emission events that failed to simulate day-to-day emission rates in the areas of UOG activities that were studied.3 This NOAA report also studied groundwater resources in the Haynesville Shale, the Eagle Ford Shale, and the Fayetteville Shale, where UOG operations had taken place. After an extensive isotopic study of water samples from domestic water wells in these regions, the NOAA report concluded that, based on the available information, “UOG operations did not contribute substantial amounts of methane or benzene to the sampled drinking water wells.”4 Although improper drilling and fracking methods can lead to air and water contamination, those are the exception and not the normal course of responsible business practices.

To the extent it exists, the vast majority of surface and water contamination from UOG operations results from accidents and improper handling methods for UOG operational liquids being transported on the surface. So long as the industry can limit improper surface contamination associated with UOG operations, it is unlikely that any air or water pollution will occur from development activities that will warrant the reconsideration of the proposed EPA rules on methane emissions

and water contamination.

To date, no credible evidence indicates that properly managed UOG operations are a material threat to either air or water quality in regions where these activities occur. In an attempt to sway public opinion, environmentalists throw out misinformation, untested conclusions and other unsubstantiated claims in an effort to smear what is the most abundant and clean source of energy in our nation. As an industry, we should not let them get away with that sort of propaganda.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas: Impacts from the Hydraulic Fracturing Water Cycle on Drinking Water Resources in the United States, EPA-600-R16-236Fa; Washington, D.C., December: 2016. https://www. epa.gov/hfstudy.

2 Id. at 10-24.

3 Peter B. McMahon, Jeannie R.B. Barlow, Mark A. Engle, Kenneth Belitz, Patricia B. Ging, Andrew G. Hunt, Bryant C. Jurgens, Yousif K. Kharaka, Roland W. Tollett, and Timothy M. Kresse, Methane and Benzene in Drinking-Water Wells Overlying the Eagle Ford, Fayetteville, and Haynesville Shale Hydrocarbon Production Areas, Environmental Science & Technology (2017).

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Strength of Us Continued from page 2 table‌grass roots support, boots on the ground knowledge, WV paid corporate taxes and political clout on the local level (e.g., I personally get to decide to vote or not vote for our

current Senate President if/when he elects to run again). Imagine, the strength of US (ALL WV Producers) and what would and could be accomplished at the Capitol to make WV a better place to do business if

all producers are pulling on the same rope and trying to accomplish the same goals. IOGAWV must be the lightning before the thunder. The Strength of US is a formidable force to reckon with.

Nathan Rakestraw Pierpont Community and Technical College

Members Invited to Participate in Education At the winter meeting, Governor Justice made comments regarding education for the future workforce.

He indicated that employers are looking for candidates with at least a two-year degree. Also you may recall that IOGAWV helped formulate a petroleum technology program a few years back by working with Workforce Development inside the West Virginia community college system. The purpose is to train our local talent to work at the technician level within our industry. Now we have two institutions in the state that offer the two-year degrees that focus on oil and gas operations. Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont and WV Northern Community College in Wheeling have established programs at the technician level. Some details about the program are that after two years or 60 credit hours, the students will have the opportunity to achieve certificates or course completion cards in first aid, rigging, OSHA 30, SafeLand rig pass and well control.

This is coupled with several other classes that focus on drilling and completion operations as well as day-to-day producing well operations. The industry advisory council meets periodically and consists of the faculty and industry representatives to define the curriculum and make revisions in order to fulfill future employment needs. If any IOGAWV member has a desire to

participate, just contact either community college and they can supply the next scheduled meeting date.

We have experienced several swings in our industry and as we rebound there exists a void for technicians in the workforce. The goal of both community colleges is to develop a safety culture to go along with an understanding of the processes to drill, complete and produce a well in West Virginia. I believe most of us desire to employ

our younger West Virginians in a most rewarding industry. Also if you have children, grandchildren or a neighbors who may not be interested in attending a four-year degree program, then this two-year program maybe something to consider.

IOGAWV will continue to be an active player in this educational effort.

If you would like more information feel free to contact myself or on the web at: www.pierpont.edu or www. wvncc.edu.

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2017 Boy Scout Jamboree

IOGAWV Spins Through Boy Scout Jamboree Boy Scouts from around the nation and across the globe participated in the 2017 Boy Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County, W. Va., from July 19 to 28.

Thousands of Boy Scouts received their fidget spinners during the Jamboree.

Scouts from nearly every state across the country, as well as those from the Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala and Puerto Rico, visited our booth and will take these spinners home with them that carry message of IOGAWV with them.

IOGAWV members sponsoring fidget spinners included Aqua Clear, Dominion Energy, EnerVest, Reserve Oil & Gas and Trans Canada, as well as IOGAWV. Others who supported our efforts included Cabot Oil and Gas Corp. and WVONGA.

Doug Douglass of Reserve Oil & Gas shared information with several Boy Scouts on the importance of the oil and natural gas industry in their lives.

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2017 Boy Scout Jamboree

You never know who you will see at a Boy Scout Jamboree!

At left, it’s IOGAWV President Scott Freshwater, left, and Del. Ed Evans (D-McDowell).

Below left, you’ll find IOGAWV staff Tammy Stuck, left, and Lori Miller Smith working the IOGAWV booth and giving away fidget spinners.

Below right, IOGAWV’s “first family” includes Scout Derek Freshwater, left, with Scott and Sarah Freshwater.

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2017 Boy Scout Jamboree

IOGAWV’s booth, shown below, was always busy during the Boy Scout Jamboree.

Scouts took the opportunity to visit the booth, learn about oil and natural gas, from well head to burner tip, including its uses in daily life, the industry’s environmental stewardship and employment opportunities. Upper right, Boy Scouts listened intently to Lori Miller Smith to learn about oil and natural gas prior to getting an industry-sponsored fidget spinner that they could take home with them to all corners of the country and the world.

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Be Passionate Continued from page 9 Boy Scout representatives John Kaull (left) and Russ Hunsaker (right) presented a plaque of appreciation to Executive Director Charlie Burd and Office Manager Lori Miller Smith for IOGAWV’s sponsorship of and participation in the 2017 Boy Scout Jamboree.

Shown at right is Cub Scout Wyatt Miller holding a fidget spinner with a Dominion Energy logo that was given to him at the BSA Jamboree on Wednesday, July 26.

He is accompanied here by Troop 547 Scout Master Bruce Nutter and Cub Master Peggy Sue Miller (aka “Mom”). Wyatt had been at the IOGAWV booth earlier in the day and had not gotten a spinner. On the bus ride back to the Welcome Center, Charlie remembered Wyatt, struck up a conversation and discovered the connection with Wyatt’s father, Shawn Miller, who works for Dominion Energy in Clarksburg.

Wyatt was presented this fidget spinner by IOGAWV Executive Director Charlie Burd and Office Manager Lori Miller Smith at the Jamboree Welcome Center.

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Greg Kozera Learned Leadership LLC

Tell Your Story, But With Passion

I was approached by a friend recently about how to get a book published. He had left his job in the healthcare industry and, although he could, he said that he wasn’t ready to retire. He has over 30 years of experience in mental health and feels that he has a message everyone needs to hear. My first question is always “Why do you want to do this?” As he told me his story I could feel his passion.

He reminded me of my days in the field. If I was out on a rig and wanted to get a discussion started, all I had to do was mention something deer-related like, “I almost hit an 8-point driving here.” The rig hands took over from there. They all had deer hunting stories. You could

always see and feel their passion for deer hunting. I don’t know if my friend will ultimately succeed, but he has a good start. He has the knowledge and practical experience of his topic, as well as passion.

Passion is the key to our love relationships. In a recent leadership interview I did with Kara Ro on CKLW in the Detroit area, she agreed and stated it very well when she said, “No one wants their Prince Charming to say to them, ‘Yo, how about getting married?’” They want to know their prince really loves them with a passion.

Many of us have been to public meetings where “the antis” are speaking against fracking, pipelines or other topics. Most of what the

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antis say has little or no basis in truth, but they say it with passion.

I will never forget the statement a woman made at an EPA public hearing in Pittsburgh in 2010 with 1,100 people in the room. She said passionately, “If a pregnant woman comes in contact with fracking fluid, her son will be gay.” I looked at my friend sitting next to me who said, “Did she really say that?” I still remember it seven years later, partly because of her emotion and her passion. I think she really believed her statement. I would be willing to bet that if there were two pregnant women in that audience, one would have believed her, even though what she said had no basis in fact.

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Industry Events

Be Passionate Continued from page 13 Most of what we hear from the antis on fracking or pipelines is emotion- or passion-based rather than fact-based. Yet we know that many people still believe it. How much time and money has our industry spent fighting myths, fantasy and half- truths? Jeffry Gitomer, a global expert in sales, says that people make buying decisions based on emotion, not facts, and then justify them with logic. If you doubt this, one of the major life decisions we make is deciding who we will marry. Did you make this decision based on emotion or logic? I made my decision to marry Lynnda over 42 years ago because it felt like the right thing to do.

What does this mean for us?

Gitomer also says, “If they know you, like you and trust you, they may buy from you.” If you are in sales, note that knowing and liking come before trust and buying. Professional speakers are told it is essential to make an emotional connection with our audience before we present our factual material.

How many times have we seen sales people who just want to talk about their stuff or industry speakers who focus strictly on their needs and wants? When we focus on another’s needs and wants and do it with passion, they know that we believe in what we are saying and they are more likely to listen and maybe even be changed by our words. Brilliant content or ideas are worthless without connection!

Here are some ideas that we learned recently at “Influence 2017” from professional speaker Lynn Rose that may help you to make an emotional or heart-to-heart connection with those with whom you communicate: • Know who you are and what you believe.

• Connect to your own heart first.

(I call this find your passion.

Recall the deer hunters.)

Smile when you talk.

Speak to one person at a time.

Look at them. (Especially in one on one communication.) Make eye contact, hold it and then move to another person.

• Speak with feeling and energy.

Authentically amplify. Don’t be monotone.

Here are a few others that work for me: • Don’t take yourself too seriously.

• Always tell the truth. Be a person of integrity.

• Find something you have in common (parent, grandparent, West Virginian, etc.). When I spoke to a hostile audience after the Gasland movie a few years ago, I used the parent-grandparent commonality. They came to see the movie because they were concerned about their children’s future. That is also why I am in the energy industry. We are all concerned with clean air and clean water. It was essential to make that connection before I said anything about the movie.

We won!

• Don’t tell a joke, but do use humor where you can. Don’t be afraid to laugh with them.

We have the truth on our side.

Think how powerful we can be in our public, business and personal communications if we add our passion and make an emotional connection with those with whom we communicate. This isn’t easy. It is something we need to always think about and practice because we tend to worry about our own needs and issues. Remember, people don’t always remember what we say. They forget most of our words very quickly. They will always remember how we made them feel. Choose to make these feelings positive.

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Please Join Us For Events August 6-8, 2017 IOGAWV Summer Meeting The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, WV Info: www.iogawv.com August 18, 2017 SOOGA Fall Golf Outing Lakeside Golf Course Belpre, Ohio Info: http://sooga.org August 24, 2017 PIOGA 20th Annual Divot Diggers Golf Outing Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Hermitage, PA Info: www.pioga.org September 8-9, 2017 IOGAWV Sports Weekend Lakeview Resort Morgantown, WV September 21, 2017 SOOGA Fall Trade Show Washington County Fairgrounds Marietta, OH Info: http://sooga.org October 20, 2017 SOOGA Fall Clay Shoot Hilltop Sports Marietta, OH Info: http://sooga.org November 8-10, 2017 IPAA Annual Meeting Ritz-Carlton Hotel Naples, FL January 23-24, 2018 IOGAWV Winter Meeting Marriott Town Center Hotel Charleston, WV Info: www.iogawv.com

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Hugh Byers Direct Energy

Nymex Natural Gas Futures Contract 12-Month Forward Strip Average Prices Through 7/24/2017

the drill.

We know

Litigation • • • •

Certified Title

Contract disputes Missing heirs, partitions and quiet title actions Workplace safety issues, nuisance and trespass Disputes over royalty, exploration, development and production obligations

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Bowles Rice has been a recognized leader in oil and gas law since 1920 and is one of the oldest and largest energy-focused law firms in the Appalachian Basin. We have a deep bench of experienced and talented legal professionals working to meet the needs of our clients in the oil and gas industry throughout the region, including:

Due diligence Negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements and related documents Purchase and sale structuring and financing arrangements

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Minimization and compliance at the federal, state and local levels

Government Relations •

Environmental, Regulatory & Permitting •

One of the largest, dedicated and skilled title teams in the Appalachian Basin Title curative and heirship work Leasing

Fracking regulations, water, air and waste issues Environmental enforcement and pollution liability claims

Significant experience in dealing with government officials at the local, state and federal levels

Labor and Employment •

Providing HR counsel and employment litigation services

Responsible Attorney: George A. Patterson, III 600 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301

www.bowlesrice.com | 1-855-977-8727

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Monthly Appalachian Basin Crude Oil Prices

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Mark Taylor WeatherBELL Analytics

Hurricane Season Update: Disruptive Storms? we may see the opposite pattern of what has occurred so far – few storms but the ones that do form could be strong. The pattern also could favor storms to form (or intensify) close to the coast, so we still have to pay careful attention this year.

For more information about WeatherBELL’s services and to get the hot-off-the-press winter forecast, please visit our website www.weatherbell.com or contact Mark Taylor at (770) 649-0000/taylor@weatherbell. com.

We’ve already had four tropical storms in the Atlantic this year, though overall activity is running 26% below normal. At the same time, the eastern Pacific has been very active, with activity 53% above average.

Usually, an active eastern Pacific means the Atlantic will see lower

activity. Since it’s the Atlantic that produces the storms that impact the U.S. directly, this typically means that chances are lower for an impactful hurricane season.

However, sea surface temperatures are very warm in the Atlantic, and that provides fuel for any storm to form. So for the rest of the year,

Register today: IOGAWV Sports Weekend Sept. 8-9 Morgantown

Visit pages 18-19 or www.iogawv.com for details and to register.

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Sports Weekend Sponsor Form

2017 Sports Weekend Sponsor Form Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV September 8-9, 2017 ____________________________________________________________ Company Name ____________________________________________________________ Contact Name _____________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City State Zip ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Email

Sponsorship opportunities:

______ Diamond Event Sponsor $5,000 and up (call for availability • Banner hung at sponsored event • Specific signage at sponsored event • Listing on Diamond Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Platinum Sponsor $3,000 • Listing on Platinum Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Gold Sponsor $2,000 • Listing on Gold Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Silver Sponsor $1,000 • Listing on Silver Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Bronze Sponsor $500 • Listing on Bronze Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter Please return this form to IOGAWV, address below, by August 15, 2017. Be sure to email a high resolution (300-dpi minimum) version of your company’s color logo and a link to your web site to lmillersmith@iogawv.com.

Thank you for your continued support! www.iogawv.com

300 Summers Street | Suite 820 | Charleston, WV | 25301 P: (304) 344-9867 F: (304) 344-5836

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Sports Weekend Registration Form

2017 Sports Weekend Registration Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV September 8-9, 2017 Please mail this registration form

___________________________________ with payment by August 15, 2017 Company Name to: 300 Summers Street, Suite 820

___________________________________ Charleston, WV 25301 Address

Registration after Aug. 15, 2017: ___________________________________ Add $25.00 per person

City, State, Zip

No Refunds after Aug. 15, 2017

___________________________________ For additional information call Telephone Lori Miller Smith, (304) 344-9867.

Name

Employer

Member Y/N

Golf

Sporting Clays

Contact person for foursome:

Registration Fees

__________ @ $ 80.00 per member/

Golf - Greens fees and cart

__________ $150.00 per non-member __________ @ $ 70.00 per person

Sporting Clays

__________ @ $ 55.00 per person

Tailgate Party

www.iogawv.com

__________ @ $ 20.00 per person TOTAL $ __________

300 Summers Street | Suite 820 | Charleston, WV | 25301 P: (304) 344-9867 F: (304) 344-5836

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