WOGA News

Please join WOGA and WEN Colorado on June 21st at the Denver Athletic Club for a fun evening of activity and networking!  There are two options for participation (workout+networking or just networking) and this event will fill up quickly.   See the registration link for additional details:  Women, Workouts, and Wine      ...

Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain WOGA JA in a Day Friday, June 2 8:45am - 2:00pm Omar Blair School 4905 Cathay St., Denver, CO.  80249 Join your fellow Women in Oil and Gas Association members to inspire youth to become financially literate, work ready and entrepreneurial through JA's hands-on programs. You can make a connection with an elementary school student that is rewarding for you and motivating for them by simply sharing your life lessons and showing that you care about their future.  JA provides all of the materials you'll need for the day's success! To a student, you're not just a volunteer.  You're hope for the future.  You're a role model. This is a great opportunity to share your experience as an energy professional with children in our community! For more information, please contact Erin Marquez at erinswan@summiteng.net or visit https://www.JAColorado.org ...

Looking for a way to improve your leadership skills and develop a great network of women in the industry?  We have a bright idea - join WOGA's Board of Directors!  There will be three General Board positions opening up at WOGA.  This is a fantastic opportunity to get more involved with this growing organization and to support other women in the energy industry.  Look for more information in our upcoming June newsletter!...

The WOGA 2017 Golf Clinic held at Broken Tee Golf Course was a great event!  There was a good turnout and lots of fun and laughter, during and after the excellent skill sessions.  Thank you to all of the ladies that participated and also to our sponsors, MDM Corporation and Matt Carrell of Cherry Creek Mortgage.  Hope to see you all next year!                  ...

Thank you to all of you for helping making the inaugural Energy Industry Volunteer Day a success! With your help, there were more than 100 volunteers representing 64 companies in our industry; truly amazing. A special thank you to Lisa Hamil, Erin Marquez, Destenie McMillen, and Danielle Leighton for being team leads at the projects.  And thanks to the ladies from WOGA that participated as well.  We look forward to making this an annual event with increased WOGA participation!! ...

NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER Tuesday, May 16, 7:30 - 9:00 am MST In-person & Online   As a follow-up to the HERWorld Denver event in March, GEM Executive Director, Jim Marchiori will discuss the short, medium, and long-term outlook of jobs within the energy industry. He will follow this with a deep dive into the mechanics of career management to help you understand the "roadmap" for your career, and to lay out the practical steps for further development. This presentation will also discuss some of the specific challenges facing women in the industry.   REGISTER for the In-Person Event REGISTER to Watch Online GEM DEVELOPS ENERGY LEADERS More than half of GEM Alumni have receive a PROMOTION WHILE ENROLLED Get your career moving APPLY FOR JULY 2017 | LEARN MORE ADMISSIONS WEBCAST Friday, May 12, 12:00 - 1:00 pm MST When is the time right to start graduate school? Which program fits my lifestyle and my future career goals? Has recent energy industry volatility actually...

Dust off your golf gear and join WOGA for a 1.5 hour golf clinic and prepare for the summer golf season at Broken Tee Golf Course!  The clinic will include three skill sessions: putting, chipping, and driving. • No experience needed. • Practice clubs will be provided if you don’t have your own. • Raffle prizes, goodie bags, and complimentary beverages/snacks are included with registration. Where: Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W Oxford Ave, Englewood, CO 80110) Date: May 11, 2017 Time: 5:00-8:00PM Cost: $30 Member, $45 Non-member MAKE SURE TO SIGN IN TO GET THE MEMBER PRICING OPTION IF YOU ARE AN ACTIVE MEMBER!  Sign up now on our website www.wogacolorado.org Thank you to our amazing sponsors, MDM - A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business https://www.mdmcorp.com and Matt Carrell of Cherry Creek Mortgage https://www.cherrycreekmortgage.com/mcarrell ...

Hi ladies!  May is here, even if the weather doesn’t know it yet.  There are many exciting events coming up in May – join us! May 5th is Energy Industry Volunteer Day where we have partnered with several industry organizations for a day of service followed by a Happy Hour.   Come help support Denver Rescue Mission, Food For Thought, Project Angle Heart, Project C.U.R.E., and Ronald McDonald House Denver.  Energy Industry Volunteer Day We also have our Lean In Lunch series on Tuesday, May 9th.  This months topic is Centered Leadership Part 4—Engaging.  To learn more about our Lean In program and sign up, go to:  Lean In Circle Lunch Ever feel intimidated in a corporate golf situation or choose not to participate because you don’t feel up to par?  Join us May 11th at Broken Tee for our annual Golf Clinic – only $30 for members and $45 for non-members.   Dust off...

Don't forget to join us for our next WOGA Technical Luncheon on Land and Land Administration coming up April 25th!  The presentation will include a high-level overview of the land and land administration functions in an oil and gas company. The presentation will touch on how land works with other departments to determine drilling locations, different types of leases and lease terms, lease management, negotiations, title, surface use, spacing vs. pooling, common contracts and partnerships with non-operators. We will also discuss how the fluctuation in oil and gas prices can affect land pricing and current issues and myths facing the oil and gas industry in the State of Colorado. Meet our presenter, Lisa Hamil:  Lisa Hamil, CPL has over 30 years of experience in oil and gas and recently left Encana after 13 years. She is a Co-founder and Partner in Energy360, whose mission is to build consumer energy knowledge and engage...

Hi ladies!  Is it April already?  Time to get our ducks in a row and take the reins on our professional development!  Our next Technical Luncheon – Everything Land - will take place on April 25th.  The presentation will include a high-level overview of the land and land administration functions in an oil and gas company.  We will learn about how land works with other departments to determine drilling locations, different types of leases and lease terms, lease management, negotiations, title, surface use, spacing vs. pooling, common contracts and partnerships with non-operators.  We will also discuss how the fluctuation in oil and gas prices can affect land pricing and current issues and myths facing the oil and gas industry in the State of Colorado.  We are excited to have Lisa Hamil present this event.  Lisa is a CPL with over 30 years’ experience in O&G.  Find out more about Lisa...