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    Upcoming Zoom Meetings in 2021

      1. January 21
      2. February 18
      3. March 18
      4. April 22
      5. May 20

    Topics to be determined.



    Current Officers June 2020 – July 2021

    Dan Triezenberg – President
    Andrew Apsey – Vice President
    Elizabeth Hedden – Treasurer
    Scott VanHeck – Secretary

    National Events * Voting * Membership Info

    Currently COPAS has 25 participating societies (United States and Canada) and over 4,000 members.

    Job Postings

    If you are interested in posting a job opening within your organization please complete the job posting form and submit it to Liz Hedden. Any questions can be directed to lhedden@dgncpa.com.

    Please use this Job Posting form:

    Job Form (MS Word Format)

    Notes


    Past Events/Programs 2008-2020

    Merit Energy Gas Plant in Kalkaska, MI Discussed Gas Plant Operations/Tour
    Heidi Wendel of Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth Tips for Improving Internal Controls
    Linda Butka of High Mount Exploration & Production APA Information/How to get Accredited
    Dick Moore – PDI Education Seminar Introduction to Oil & Gas Midstream
    Kim Arbour of Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth Multiple Generations in the Workplace
    Jon Sluis of Plante & Moran Escheating Process/State Requirements
    Patrick Martindale of Martindale Consultants Joint Interest Accounting/Auditing
    Taggart Compressor & Storage Facility Discussed Compression Operation/Tour
    Nancy Devantier – Aurora Oil & Gas Discussed Marketing and Transportation
    Diane Lundin of High Mount Exploration & Production Impacts of Environmental Air Regulation
    Jon Efken – Bank of America Oil & Natural Gas Hedging 101/Prices
    Timothy Brock of NuEnergy Operating, Inc. How to Read a Drilling Report
    Jim Neal & Mike Stefanko – Loomis, Ewert, et al Legal Update on Oil and Gas Issues
    Wayne Cockrum – Environmental Consulting & Tech Oil & Gas Enterprise/Database System
    Ed Rice of Traverse City Light & Power BIOMASS Costs/Benefits/Impacts
    Tanya Flores of Plante & Moran Financial Update on Budget/Legislation
    Dave Weisenburger of General Agency Company Insurance for the Oil & Gas Industry
    Darel Willison of Superior Well Services Discussed the Fracturing Process
    Mike Cougevan of Martindale Consultants Knowing your COPAS Documents
    Dr. Lori Kerlin of Progressive Development Creating a Culture for Change
    Alexander Code of Michigan D.N.R Today’s Regulatory Atmosphere
    Melissa Greif of NuEnergy Operating Getting the Most out of Excel 2007
    Sara Clark Pierson with State of Michigan Tax Policy Division Sales & Use Taxes
    Denny Bogard of Plante & Moran Sales & Use Tax Compliance/Severance Tax
    Randy Anderson Preparing Casing Reconciliations
    Dave Whitfield & Charles Ash Bankruptcy Court Trtmnt – O&G leases
    Jack Westbrook 364 Years of Oil Prod in MI Basin
    Bill Horn of Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones Bulletin 9 Update
    Murray Matson of West Bay Exploration Fundamentals of Trenton-Black River
    Tim Maness of Maness Petroleum Leasing/Drilling/Completion of Oil Well Video
    Nelson Fairchild of Encompass Consulting Demonstration of MI DEQ GeoWebFace
    Stephen Grow of Warner, Norcross & Judd Bankruptcy Process in the Oil & Gas Industry
    Sara Tountas of Acrisure Affordable Health Care Act Updates
    Janis Ransom of Michigan DEQ O&G Environmental Regulation Updates
    Dan Triezenberg of Wolverine Gas & Oil/COPAS National Board O&G Business Ethics
    Tom Marben of HRF E&P/COPAS of Michigan President Emerging O&G Topics – Open Forum Format
    Erin McDonough President of MOGA O&G Industry in Michigan/Strategic Planning
    Jeff Guy & Derek Walker of Merrill Lynch Energy Outlook/Impacts of downturn in energy markets
    Tom Marben of HRF E&P/COPAS of Michigan President Excel Tips & Tricks to create effective graphs

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