HEMC Newsletter - Houston ExxonMobil Club
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HEMC Newsletter - Houston ExxonMobil Club
HEMC Newsletter June 2014 In This Issue Letter from the Editor Committee Reports Letter from the Editor, [email protected] Goodbye Upcoming Events Discounts & Tickets This is my last newsletter as editor. When I first took over as editor, I decided I wanted to make it a newsletter for professionals because I was working among professionals. That meant doing research and writing articles that would interest people who work in an oil and gas industry. I hope that I accomplished this. Of course, not all of us are so focused on models and interpretations, and where to drill, so I also wanted to make it appeal to those of us who had other interests. As it turned out, all of us in the club have other interests and that is why we joined the club; to carry out our interests. Before I review a few of the articles I’ve researched, let it be known that I’m very much interested in history and biographies. That’s why you’ll notice that a good portion of my articles are historical. I love watching the History channel. One weekend I saw a documentary on Krakatoa. I started wondering how many of you knew that over 36,000 people died from that volcano, either directly or from the tsunamis that came afterwards. On Monday I realized I had found my next letter from the editor. Another weekend I saw a documentary on the first emperor of China, Qin who wanted to unify and subjugate all the states like Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan and Qi by the powerful political, economic and military strength of the Qin State. I learned from that documentary that he ordered that 8,000 soldiers be sculpted life size and buried with him and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. There was the opportunity to inform others and it was timely as a replica of the terracotta warriors had just gone on exhibit at the Natural Museum of Science in Sugarland. Realizing that a good percentage of ExxonMobil employees come from other countries, I focused on other cultures as well. I did research on India, Korea, Russia, and Germany. But I didn’t leave out the United States. Thanksgiving comes to mind. I know that Canada has its own Thanksgiving but their celebration is not the same as the one celebrated in America. I also did a story on the Star Spangled Banner and how and why it came to be written, the Bill of Rights and how they came to be written, and the Electoral College. There was also an informative letter for those who’ve never lived on the coast – one about hurricane preparedness. For those who have children, I wrote a letter about school safety and Halloween safety. Computer addiction and childhood obesity were aimed at this group, also. Although the article about Easter eggs was originally intended for this purpose, it became an article that adults could learn from, also. For instance, I didn’t know about the Ukrainian pysanka until I researched this article. Fortunately for me, a couple of years later I got to see a dozen of them in person by a friend who paints them. Because I wanted to appeal to several sects, I wrote articles on Chanukah, Alzheimer’s Disease, autism, black history, and Martin Luther King, Jr., and an article about the American Indian’s ghost dance. I also wanted to champion other events such as women’s heart attacks, how exercise has a lot to do with one’s health whether or not one is slim, the United Way, and nutrition. Since we live in Texas, I thought it good to know a little Texas History; hence the articles on Juan Seguin, the Alamo, and the Gonzales cannon. I didn’t leave out sports, either. There were articles on basketball, golf, and the Olympics; if I were to continue I’m sure I would have gotten around to soccer and football. There are other topics that I wrote about but they are too numerous to name here. I have enjoyed being the newsletter editor for the Houston ExxonMobil Employees Club and that is one thing that I will miss terribly. If you are interested in continuing the newsletter, don’t hesitate to contact Scott Ethington or Jesse Seals. You can make this newsletter your own; there are no set rules for you to follow and if you prefer a more ethereal type of news then you’re free to do that. Committee Reports June, 2014 ExxonMobil EMcarpool Club EMcarpoolClub Interested in carpooling to work, saving $$ while expanding your real social network at work! Join the EMcarpoolClub and find colleagues with similar commutes as your own. EMcarpoolClub is an employee volunteer organization and aims to facilitate carpooling dedicated exclusively to ExxonMobil employees & contractors. Membership does not require you to carpool to work every day; it only indicates that you are considering carpooling once or more times a week or even just once in a while. Before starting to carpool, make good arrangements and ensure your personal safety! For more information: search carpool on the intranet or go to http://www.carpoolworld.com/emcarpoolclub.html. If you have questions/suggestions/comments or want to get involved as a volunteer, please contact Theo Ruigrok. Stress Traffic jams High Cost > CO2 Fatigue More Fun ! Networking HOV lanes < CO2 Safety $$ savings June, 2014 HEMC Triathlon Team Tejas Triathlon On Sunday, June 1, the HEMC triathlon team competed in the 14th annual OutLoud Productions’ Tejas Triathlon in Pecan Park of Sugarland. This was the team’s second competition with 6 team members participating. Our triathletes started at 7:00 a.m. with a 600 yard lake swim, followed by a twelve mile bike ride and three mile run. All of our racers had great times, including one person who completed his first triathlon – way to go Matt Anderson! Interested in joining the triathlon team? Find us on Yammer under Houston ExxonMobil Triathlon Team or contact Kim Hamilton at [email protected]. Upcoming Events June 28, 2014 Houston ExxonMobil Club Scuba Team Event: Scuba Team 5th Annual Anniversary Dive & Triathlon Team Social Date: June 28 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Mammoth Lake (330 North Dixie Drive Lake Jackson, TX 77566) Event Description: Join the club in celebrating five years of diving. Mammoth Lake offers diving, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding so divers and non-divers of all ages are welcome. Games and challenges will be set up both underwater and on the surface. Participation will enter you into a raffle so come hang out with fellow divers, meet new divers, or make a new dive buddy and maybe win a prize! Carpooling is available – contact Bob if you are interested. The club has five sets of gear and ten tanks that are available for club members to use at any time for . Additionally, there is a fully stocked dive shop on location that you are able to rent from (recommended to call ahead). Discover Scuba classes will be offered for free during the event – contact Bob so we can get a headcount. Wear your HEMC Scuba team tech shirt or polo to the event and you will be entered into a raffle. No problem because they will be for sale at the event. Price: Free! The club will be paying the lake entrance fee and providing lunch and snacks throughout the day Contact: Bob Sirianni Email: [email protected] June 30, 2014 Aging: What to expect Wonder what's considered a normal part of the aging process? Here's what to expect as you get older — and what to do about it. Houston ExxonMobil Club Scuba Team Event: Scuba Team Virtual Lunch & Learn – Aging, Fitness and Diving Date: June 30 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: teleconference Description: The team will be discussing the topic of aging, fitness and diving during this quarter’s dive safety lunch & learn. If you are interested in listening be sure to dial in to the virtual meeting. Join online meeting https://meet.exxonmobil.com/mike.s.marzano/4RKJSWG5 Price: Free Contact: Mike Marzano Email: [email protected] Join by Phone: +1 832 624 1000 - US Houston Conferencing (Primary) +65 69088500 - AP Singapore Conferencing (Primary) +44 1372 41 8000 - UK Leatherhead Conferencing (Primary) +1 469 804 2070 - US Dallas Conferencing (Primary) Find a local number Conference ID: 15134028 TBD Houston ExxonMobil Club Scuba Team Event: Scuba Team Dive Classes Date: TBD by you Location: varies Description: The Scuba Team wants to get you scuba certified! Are you interested in seeing what scuba diving is all about? Then you should try a . Already certified but interested in advancing your skills and education? The scuba team as well as specialties. Price: varies based on class Contact: Tom Doolin Email: [email protected] September 26 – 28, 2014 Houston ExxonMobil Club Scuba Team Event: Scuba Team Trip to Dry Tortugas Date: September 26 - 28, 2014 Time: Extended weekend trip on a live aboard Location: Dry Tortugas (off the west coast of Key West, Florida) Description: The team is traveling to in September! This trip will be a live aboard on the . Contact David Holland by 6/27 if you are interested in the trip. Brief Itinerary: Thursday 9/25 – a travel day, board the boat at 8PM Friday – Sunday 9/26-28 – diving days, return to the dock late afternoon on the 28th Monday 9/29 – dock and leave the boat by 9AM, head for the airport The cost of the trip is $995 and this : • Meals and snacks on board • Beverages (soda, beer, wine) • Up to 5 dives per day • Tanks (Aluminum 80s, din or yoke) • Weights • 32% NITROX (if you are certified) What is are: • Air fare to Key West • Transfer from the airport (5 minute cab ride from the airport) • Port fees/departure taxes • Marine park fees • Fuel surcharge • Tips Contact: David Holland Email: [email protected] July 8 – August 15, 2014 Downtown Yoga Session 3 Event Dates: July 8–August 15 (Tuesdays & Fridays, excluding August 1) Location: 1301 Fannin, San Jacinto Room on the 13th floor Event Description: Session 3 for 2014 is about to get underway! If you would like a Yoga class designed for office workers needing to stretch, breathe and relax…here is your chance! The Fannin Building is a brief 5-minute walk from EMB, a nice warm-up before class and a breath of fresh air after! See the registration form for sign up details and pricing. Contact: Melissa Almario, 832-624-8859 Contact Email: [email protected] Go to www.hemc.org ->Recreation and Enrichment ->Yoga for registration form. Now thru August 31, 2014 The Health Museum Event: The Health Museum Event Date: Now thru August 31, 2014 Ticket Price: HEMC Discount: $3.00 OFF Adult/$1.00 OFF Child Contact Person: Jacquelyn Joseph Contact Email: [email protected] Event Description: The Health Museum is offering coupons for discounted admissions to all of the fun and fascinating events happening this summer. This is an exclusive offer for employees and their families. You’re invited to come and experience The Health Museum’s fun, interactive exhibits that educate and entertain about the human body and healthy lifestyles. Get a discount coupon at www.hemc.org > Discounts & Tickets > Recreational Parks & Museums July 4, 2014 Young Professionals – Volunteer at Freedom over Texas Event Date: Event Location: Event Time: July 4th, 2014 Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou Volunteer shift: 5:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (other shifts available) Event Description: Come out and have fun with fellow HEMC Young Professionals while volunteering at *HEART beverage booth at Freedom over Texas 4th of July event. As a volunteer, you will have free admission to tour festival grounds before/after shift, enjoy a diverse lineup of performers and see Houston’s Official Fireworks Show. See Freedom Over Texas. Contact Information: Daphne Mikel, [email protected], please respond as soon as possible to lock in a group volunteer shift. *HEART is a non-organization that promotes innovative education and training for persons with developmental disabilities Discounts and Tickets Through December 31, 2014 One Hermann Circle Drive * Houston, TX * 77030 The House of Fabergé designed the renowned Imperial Easter Eggs for the Romanov family, as well as an array of objects d’art, luxurious gifts, and practical items for the wealthy patrons of Europe. View the grandeur, splendor and extravagance of late 19th and early 20th century Imperial Russia, a special exhibition of Fabergé from the McFerrin Collection. Featuring more than 350 objects. The exhibition includes past favorites such as the famed , the dazzling , and the ornate , a gift from Tsar Nicholas II to his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and more. Permanent Exhibit Hall included. HEMC Price: $12.00 (General Admission $25.00) Get an order form at www.hemc.org > Discounts & Tickets > Recreational Parks & Museums February 14, 2014 – August 17, 2014 The Magna Carta is considered to be Great Britain's most valuable export to the world and is a model upon which the United States Constitution was based. The Magna Carta continues to serve as the definitive document modeling basic civil liberties, and is the source of many of the most fundamental concepts of law. In more than 100 decisions, the United States Supreme Court has traced dependence on the Magna Carta for an understanding of due process, trial by jury, the importance of a speedy and unbiased trial, and protection against excessive bail or fines or cruel and unusual punishment. HEMC Price: $15.00 (General Admission $25.00) Get an order form at www.hemc.org > Discounts & Tickets > Recreational Parks & Museums The Permanent Exhibit Hall is included with your ticket purchase. Now open 2014 Event Name: Event Description: Event Date: Event Time: Contact Information: Sea World – San Antonio Parks & Recreation – Sea World – San Antonio Sea World’s new park adventure – Aquatica with thrilling water slides, rivers, lagoons, and more than 42,000 square feet of beach area Opened March 2014 Extended park hours for the summer till 9:00 pm. HEMC - Parks & Recreation Sea World link