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EVP NOTES
Life at PPROA continues to be fast, furious and fun. I thought I knew a lot about the oil and gas
industry but every day brings a new challenge and a new experience. I was invited by the Texas
Alliance of Energy Producers to attend meetings on Feb 2-3 in Austin which included dinner with
the Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick along with other association member companies.
Along with having had the privilege of having dinner with the Lieutenant Governor, I also was
introduced to the newly elected head of the Texas Railroad Commission, Ryan Sitton, and his Chief
of Staff and Legal Counsel, Jared Craighead. These introductions and relationships are invaluable
to our association.
EVP
Judy Stark
I continue to participate in several calls weekly with the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers,
TIPRO, Texas Star Alliance and TXOGA. I will keep you informed of those discussions. Please
make sure if there are issues you want addressed with other associations or legislators to let me know. Typically these
bills are reviewed and discussed and a recommendation for the industry as a whole is made. At times depending on
the issue or bill there may be conflicts on those recommendations.
Committees – PPROA needs to create a legislative, development and events committee.
Legislative - The legislative committee would review the House and Senate bills and report our recommendation to
our legislators.
Development - The development committee will be responsible for developing and retaining memberships, reviewing
membership dues, advertising fees and fundraising.
Events - The events committee will be responsible for developing special events including and not limited to the
annual convention.
Quarterly Combined Meetings – Our next quarterly joint meeting will be held April 16th. We will send out details
in the near future for location. If you have a topic you would like to have addressed, I will be glad to secure
someone to address your interests!
PPROA Administrative Improvements
Newsletter – We have a new digital newsletter! Cynthia and I continue the challenge to improve our membership
offerings by adding business related articles of general interest. A guest column gives membership the opportunity to
share that knowledge and promote their business. Encourage your vendors to become a member and take advantage.
Facebook – PPROA now has 241 Facebook Likes. We would love to double that. If you have a Facebook
page, please ask your Facebook friends to “Like” PPROA. This is a valuable way to promote our
association and our industry in a positive way and it’s FREE! www.facebook.com/pproa1929
Phones – New phones and internet are installed! We increased our internet efficiencies and also have a new phone
system donated by Doug Fisk! There were no increased costs and better service!
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Celebrate with us and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th at the PPROA office. The
Chamber, PPROA members and special guest, along with the media will have a chance to participate in our office
update. Refreshments will be served.
Until next time…….