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CONTENTS
VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 – 4th Quarter 2013
NALTA News
Committees
In This Issue
7 Letter from the President
9 Calendar of Events
EDITOR
Kelley Newkirk-Konarik, CPLTA
Devon Energy Corporation
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73102
[email protected]
405-830-5110
10 Membership Drive Letter
FEATURE EDITOR
Kim Dotson
Baptist Foundation of Texas
30 Standing Committees
ADVERTISING EDITOR
Dawn Williams Lindley, CPLTA
Denbury Resources, Inc.
DESIGN & LAYOUT
Debbie Downs
[email protected]
PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION
Phillips 66 Company
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
National Association of Lease
and Title Analysts
P.O. Box 2605
Houston, TX 77252
www.NALTA.org
NALTA News
12 Treasurer’s Report
13 Certification Corner
15 Website Report
16 Dear Membership
19 Chapter Reports
Featured Articles
33 Ownership Types in Real
Property: A Brief History
and Review by Alyce Hoge,
J.D., CDOA, CPLTA
COVER DESIGN
Christmas in Olde Town Albuquerque.
Photo courtesy of Albuquerque Visitors
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34 Company Profile: Barbour
Energy Corporation
35In Memoriam: James
Richard Hargis
37 Conference Wrap Up
EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER: The contents of the Newsletter are intended for member use
only and any other use without permission from the NALTA Board of Directors is strictly
prohibited. Articles published may not necessarily reflect the opinions of NALTA, nor
does NALTA warrant liability for misprints.
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December 2013
Letter from the President
Dear NALTA Members:
Friday Evening and an all-day event on Saturday.
All said, a total of 20 credits were offered to those
that attended the Seminar, Conference and
the Saturday Event. The Conference
Committees and Chairs did an
excellent job putting all of this
together and for those of you
that were able to attend, their
efforts showed.
I would like to express
my thanks to the 20122013 members of the Board,
Membership,
Conference
Committees, the many Past
Presidents, friends and everyone
else for their support and confidence
in allowing me to carry out the role
and duties of Conference Coordinator/
First Vice President this past year. I would like to
specifically thank Melva Thornton, Leverne Hearn,
Jan Warren, Olga McGee, Linda Howerton, Lois
Kidd, Susan Rondon,
Michael Smith, David
Nelson, Lupe Felan
and Jo Hale for their
leadership and guidance
as I have served over
the years with NALTA
and of course one young
man, Nick Nelson, who
has always been there
when I needed him.
I thank my company,
XTO
Energy,
for
their support for the
conference this year
and upcoming years as
they always encourage employee involvement in
professional organizations like NALTA. It not only
It is my honor to assume the position of President
of NALTA for 2014. NALTA is a diverse organization
that has brought educational, certification
and professional leadership value to
both women and men in the energy
industry across the county for
more than 28 years. I thank the
membership for bestowing
this honor upon me. I hope
to meet as many of you as
possible to hear your vision
for the future of NALTA
toward development of skills
and training to facilitate career
advancement within the industry.
Once again, with your support,
NALTA has exceeded our expectations
for our 28th Annual Conference in
Albuquerque. We had an outstanding turn out
with 604 attending. We were so fortunate to be able to
provide 50 grants to the conference in Albuquerque.
I am anxious to see how
well we did financially, so
that we can evaluate how
many grants NALTA will
be able to give for 2014.
Our Wednesday Seminar
was the first time that
we had the opportunity
to choose between two
different seminars. Both
“Domestic and Global
Implications of Petroleum
Land Management” and
“Generational Diversity
in the Workplace” as our
choice sessions. Both
sessions were enjoyed by excellent turn outs and
reviews. We also had one additional class each hour
on Thursday and Friday with events scheduled for
NALTA News
Continued on page 8
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December 2013
Letter from the President
Continued from page 7
portrays XTOs’ commitment to excellence but also
empowers our employees with increased capabilities
to take on new challenges as they arise. I also want to
personally thank my Manager, Mr. Jeff Lummus and
Sr. Vice President, Jimmy Death.
There are simply no words to express the joy with
which I accept the honor of becoming the President of
this truly wonderful organization. It is a great honor
to be a member of this flagship organization, and have
worked in the energy industry for the past 34 years.
I am committed to fulfilling the mission “to provide
leadership and support, working to bring additional
educational opportunities to the NALTA members at
both the beginner and advanced skill levels and for
our many members who do not have a local chapter
for support.”
I believe NALTA is the best organization in the Oil
& Gas Industry and fully believe that education is the
key to success for our members which will result in
better job performance while broadening their sense
of the industry. I look forward to this coming year
and I accept that honor, and the challenge it holds,
with thanks and great pride in all of my colleagues
within NALTA.
As some of you may be aware, I was born and
raised in New Mexico. Being honored as the NALTA
2013-2014 President in New Mexico made it seem
like I have come full circle with your support.
Rest assured that I will work tirelessly, with
my eyes on our goals as the board works together,
toward the continued educational value and volunteer
opportunities within our organization. I hope to see
many of you attend our upcoming board meetings so
that you may see for yourself how the board works on
your behalf and endeavors’.
Henry Ford once said that...“Coming together
is a beginning, staying together is progress, and
working together is SUCCESS.”
Finally, as a military wife and mother, I would
like to thank all of our troops, past and present for
their sacrifices that enable each of us to enjoy our
freedom.
My door is always open please, contact me
anytime at – [email protected].
NALTA PURPOSE
To serve as alidays! national professional
organization to
represent men and women engaged
in lease and title work in the mineral
and/or energy industries. To further
the education, knowledge, and interest
of the Lease and Title Analyst.
To promote more effective public
relations and thereby increase
communication among industry firms,
their associated personnel, and the public
with whom the Analyst is involved.
To advance the status and
professional recognition of the
Lease and Title Analyst within the
mineral and/or energy industries.
NALTA News
Respectfully Submitted,
Vickie M. Snyder, CPLTA
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December 2013
DECEMBER
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Amy Hopmann, 405.935.6232
[email protected]
DFW-ALTA
Dec. 3, 2013 Board Meeting - Conference Call,
Telephone
Kathy Mays, CPLTA, 972.673.2045
[email protected]
DALTA
Dec. 5, 2013 Luncheon
Maggiano's Little Italy, Denver, CO
Carrie Respass, 303.226.9517
[email protected]
NORTEX-ALTA
Dec. 3, 2013 Board
Cobra Oil & Gas
Corp Office, Wichita Falls, TX
Debbie Frerich, CPL, 940.716.5100
[email protected]
ALTA
Dec. 9, 2013 Luncheon
The Petroleum Club, Houston, TX
Pauline Irvin, 713.727.8077
[email protected]
ALTA
Dec. 4, 2013 Board
Patrenella’s, 813 Jackson Hill, Houston, TX
Patty McLarty, 713.964.6676
[email protected]
DFW-ALTA
Dec. 10, 2013 Fort Worth
Luncheon
Petroleum Club of Fort Worth
Jennifer Dodgen, CPLTA, 817.731.0400
[email protected]
OCAPLTA
Dec. 4, 2013 Board
OCAPLTA
Dec. 12, 2013 Luncheon
Remington Park
Kelley Newkirk-Konarik, 405.228.8662
[email protected]
PALTA
Dec. 12, 2013 Luncheon
Petroleum Club-Midland, TX
Cody Crossland, 432.818.0380
[email protected]
TALTA
Dec. 12, 2013 Christmas
Luncheon Mayo Hotel - Crystal Ballroom
Susan Rice, 918.591.1439
[email protected]
NORTEX-ALTA
Dec., 2013 Luncheon
To be determined
Debbie Frerich, CPL, 940.716.5100
[email protected]
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December 2013
2014 Annual Membership Drive
Dear NALTA Members,
It is time once again for NALTA to begin our 2014
Annual Membership Drive.
New applicants as well as current NALTA members
are able to register for membership with NALTA online
through our website www.nalta.org. There is no need to
complete a paper application. Membership continues to
have easy access to timely information, online renewal of
membership and change of address updates, electronic online member directory and much more.
A tutorial is available on how to set up your password
and complete the renewal process. We have also provided
answers to those frequently asked questions, but should
you have others, please feel free to contact our Membership
Chairman, Denise Duplantier at [email protected], she
will be happy to assist you.
When renewing your NALTA membership, your
assistance is needed to ensure that your membership is
processed in the appropriate manner. Please reference #2
below to identify the category of your membership and
follow the instructions accordingly.
dues. Mail it following the instructions
shown in a, b or c as discussed above.
NALTA Membership 2014
P. O. Box 2605
Houston, TX 77252
Your NALTA membership continues to offer the
following benefits:
• First class quarterly News Magazine which
contains pertinent lease/land educational
articles, information on upcoming educational
seminars, and organizational news.
• Membership Directory that provides valuable
contact information needed for associates of
other oil and gas companies across the nation.
• Certification opportunities to further enhance your
credentials. The CPLTA distinctive status results
in portraying a strong indicator of expertise,
commitment and professionalism; all marketable
traits sought by prospective industry employers.
1. Membership dues will be $50.00 for
the 2014 membership year.
• Networking opportunities.
• Reduced registration fees for the annual
NALTA Conference which provides a forum
for presentations of multi-faceted educational
topics delivered by highly qualified speakers,
covering basic to advanced levels.
2. You may be able to join both your local
association and NALTA by submitting ONE check.
3. There is no discount in NALTA dues for
joining both NALTA and local association.
• You will enjoy being a part of an organization
which has advanced the Lease and Title Analyst
profession and gained professional recognition
in the oil and gas industry. NALTA provides the
opportunity to promote our profession and take
advantage of an outstanding educational event
with far reaching networking opportunities.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ALTA (HOUSTON),
DALTA (DENVER), OCAPLTA (OKLAHOMA CITY
CHAPTER), OR THE PALTA (MIDLAND) CHAPTER,
YOU WILL NEED TO SEND YOUR NALTA DUES
DIRECTLY TO NALTA AND YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER
DUES DIRECTLY TO THE ALTA, DALTA, OCAPLTA,
OR PALTA MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN. AT LARGE
MEMBERS SEND YOUR INVOICE AND DUES
TO THE NALTA ADDRESS BELOW. ALL OTHER
NALTA/CHAPTER MEMBERS WILL SEND THEIR
NALTA INVOICE AND DUES ALONG WITH THEIR
CHAPTER’S MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THEIR LOCAL
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN.
• Please get your memberships in
early. The membership campaign
concludes January 31, 2014.
Respectively Submitted,
Denise Duplantier
2013-2014 NALTA
Corresponding Secretary
4. After completing the registration process you
will receive an email invoice. Print the invoice
and send it with payment for your membership
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