Texas Hold’em with SPE!!!

Posted on January 18, 2011 by admin

Hi all,

Just wanted to encourage you all to sign up for the 1st Annual SPE Dallas Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament on Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel (4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Texas 75244).

The entry fee is only $75 and will include playing chips and food. There will be prizes for the top finishers, door prizes, various hands (top finishers, best hand of the night, first to lose, bad beat of the night, etc), and of course, door prizes (must be present to win)!! You do NOT have to be a pro to play, and there will be plenty of newbies playing (me!!). We will have professional dealers to help you out and move the game along! There will also be tables available for open play after tournament elimination.

For more information, please check out the following link: http://www.spedallas.org/Texas_holdem_files/2011_Texas_Holdem_revised.pdf!!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Sign up online at www.spedallas.org/luncheon.htm or through John Tabor (13760 Noel Road, Suite 1030, Dallas, Texas 75240).

Please email me if you have ANY questions! Hope to see you there!

Thanks!
Sara Elizabeth Miller
SPE Dallas – YP
Chairman

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4th Annual SPE Softball Tournament Info

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

Hi all – 

Just wanted to let you know that the 4th Annual SPE softball tournament will be at Huffines Park in Richardson on April 9, 2011.  If you would like to be a part of the planning committee, we are planning to meet on January 26, 2011 – so drop me an email and I’ll put you on the list. 

We will be able to have food, drinks, etc inside the complex this year, so that should work much better and make the event more social. It will be a double elimination tournament with a maximum of 16 teams. Please spread the word and get your team prepared to compete for the Champion’s Cup. In fairness of the event, we would like all players to work in the oil and gas industry or be a spouse of a player from the industry (NO RINGERS). The format will be similar to last year, which will require one female batter for every two male batters and allow no more than 7 male players in the field (3 female).

Looking forward to seeing you all on the field!

Thanks!
Sara Miller

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How to Conquer Public Speaking Fears

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Do any of these describe you?
□ Sick of being nervous while speaking to groups
□  Facing speaking assignments for the first time
□  Just getting by instead of making an impact
□  Tired of feeling self-conscious or uncomfortable
□  Standing to speak and your brains sitting down
□    Not sure what to do with your hands
□  Expected to make professional presentations, but never had formal training

If any of the above are important to you, then don’t miss our SPE meeting on December 7th, when Ken Bradford of The Leaders Course® training program presents How to Conquer Public Speaking Fears!

Author of the book Fearless and Persuasive Speaking (Pierce Publishers), Ken is a gifted coach and a lively and entertaining speaker. www.LeadersCourse.com.   Knowledge alone is not enough to compete in today’s economy.  You must have the communication and leadership skills employers need.

Come prepared to enjoy a fun and educational meeting and leave with practical tips you can apply immediately to strengthen your formal and informal presentations.

Who should attend? Any interested SPE members and guest

http://www.dallasspeyp.com/2010/11/29/lunch-learn-dec-7-2010/

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Lunch & Learn – Dec. 7 2010

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Hi all –

Please make plans to attend our December 7, 2010 Lunch and Learn at Brookhaven College, EMGI, 11:45am. Ken Bradford of The Leaders Course (http://www.leaderscouse.com) will be presenting How to Conquer Public Speaking Fears.

Knowledge alone is not enough to compete in today’s economy. You must have the communication and leadership skills employers need. Come prepared to enjoy a fun and educational meeting and leave with practical tips you can apply immediately to strengthen your formal and informal presentations. Ken is the author of the book Fearless and Persuasive Speaking and a gifted coach. He has generously offered to come speak to our group, so let’s have a good showing on Tuesday – it’s the last Lunch and Learn of the year!! (Also, I heard at the last monthly meeting from several of your managers – they think this is a GREAT topic for the YPs… so you have no excuse!) As always, please try and RSVP online at http://www.spedallas.org/luncheon.htm.

SPE Dallas is putting together the 1st annual SPE Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament – if you would like to help with this event, please shoot me an email and I’ll get you in touch with the right people. We are looking at having the first meeting THIS Friday, December 3.

We are also getting ready to start planning the 4th annual Softball Tournament — tentative date of April 16, 2011. If you would like to be involved in the planning process and help make this year’s tournament even better than the last. Send me an email if you’re interested.

Also, if you would like to volunteer to be a judge for the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 26, 2011, please send me an email, and I’ll get you signed up. This is a fun event to be a part of, and you’re helping the next generation of engineers. Most of the time, you’ll be done by noon.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As always, my email is always open for ideas, suggestions, and comments.

Thanks!
Sara Elizabeth Miller
SPE Dallas – YP

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Lunch & Learn Cancelled

Posted on November 1, 2010 by admin

All –

Please note that tomorrow’s Lunch and Learn has been canceled. If you have already paid, please contact Peggy Tibbits (PTibbetts@larocheltd.com) to process a refund, or we can apply it to the next Lunch and Learn.

Sorry for those of you that registered, but without participation, we cannot be successful.

If there are topics you are interested in hearing more about, PLEASE email us, so we can take those into account. This is about YOU, the members.

Thanks,

Sara

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Don’t Forget! Lunch & Learn THIS Tuesday!! Nov. 2nd

Posted on November 1, 2010 by admin

Hi all –

Please join us for lunch on Tuesday, November 2nd at Brookhaven College.  Lunch will be served at 11:30am and the presentation will start shortly after.  Reservations can be made online at http://www.spedallas.org/.  Cost is $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.

This month’s topic will be presented by Mr. Rodney Korczynski with Expro Americas.  He will be discussing Kinley Calipers; when to use, why to use, and how to use.  If time permits, he will also talk about the Kinley Cutters and Perforators. 

Rodney started working for Kinley Corporation in 1981, reloading Kinley Line Cutters.  After completed a technical Degree in electronics from University of Houston he moved into Kinley’s engineering department.  Other positions held while at Kinley Corporation include field technician, operations coordination, and operations manager.  With the Expro acquisition of Kinley Corp in 2000, Rodney came on board as Manager of Kinley Product Line and recently transitioned into Expro’s technical management team as the Technical Manager of Kinley and Camera Products.

We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd….

Thanks!

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SPE YP Career Day Opportunity at Berkner High School – 11/23/2010

Posted on October 13, 2010 by admin

Hi all!

Once again, the STEM Academy at Berkner High School has asked us to come speak to their students at career day. Sessions will be 50 minutes long. I have given the information below. If you are interested in speaking, please send me your information and the time slot that works for you. Slots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Let’s do this!

STEM Career Day 2010

Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Times: 3 different groups from 9am-11:49 am OR
3 different groups from 1:28 pm – 4:10 pm OR
6 different groups from 9am-4:10 pm

Sessions would be 50 minutes long. 3 sessions take place in the in the AM time slots and 3 take place in the PM time slots. If an individual decides to speak all day, then it would be a total of 6 sessions with 1 ½ hours for lunch.
What to discuss: We would like for you to discuss what level or type of education was needed for your job, what you do on a daily basis, and explain to the students how your education in math, science or technology has helped you. Please include hands on examples from your job or visuals to help keep the students engaged during your discussion.

Thanks,
Sara Elizabeth Miller
SPE Dallas – YP
Chairman

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SPE & SPE YP Blood Drive – December 2010

Posted on October 11, 2010 by admin

SPE and SPE YP Community Blood Drive in conjunction with Carter Blood Care

  • When: December 16, 2010 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Where: Brookhaven College, EMGI.

To schedule an appointment, please email:

Chris Stacy (Christopher.stacy@c-a-m.com)
Rick Middaugh (Rich.Middaugh@halliburton.com) or
Austin McDaniel (Austin@themcdanielcompany.com)

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Lunch & Learn – October 5th 2010

Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin

SPE Members,

Please join us Tuesday the 5th for our October Lunch & Learn.  The L&L will be held at the EMGI building at Brookhaven College and we will start at 11:45am.  Reservations and payment can be made online at http://www.spedallas.org/luncheon.htm.  $15 online/$20 at the door.

Please make your reservations early so we can plan lunch accordingly.

Devin Frye, Vice President/Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch will be speaking to us on the following as well as answer questions:

  • Overview of the economy (equity & fixed income)
  • Interest Rates
  • Health of the Corporate Sector

Devin graduated from Texas A&M in 1980 with an Engineering Degree.  He has 28 year with Merrill Lynch and has $140MM plus in assets under management.

We look forward to seeing you on the 5th…

Thank you,

Dustin Bozarth
(817) 205-1064

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Acidizing Presentation – Pat Handren

Posted on August 2, 2010 by admin

This presentation was made by Pat Handren with Denbury Resources on November 16, 2009.

The powerpoint presentation can be downloaded here.

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