Oklahoma Geological Foundation 2012 Annual Report

OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION P. O. Box 7565, Edmond, Oklahoma 73083-7565 www.OklahomaGeologicalFoundation.org

As you review the 2012 Annual Report, please notice the pictures of teachers and students interacting as they explore and study the science of Geology and other Earth Sciences. Look at the smiles on their faces. They are leaning and having fun. These are modest examples of the substantial impact your gifts are making in the lives of students in Oklahoma.

Also noteworthy, the Foundation’s Directors established four, new funds at the end of last year. Three of the funds will target students in grades Kindergarten through Twelve. The remaining new fund will establish the Oklahoma Geological Foundation Field Camp Grants. These Grants will be given each year to students who need financial assistance in attending the required field camps to complete their degrees in Geology.

Since 1993, when the Oklahoma Geological Foundation was incorporated, fundingOur programs Vision in Fellow Level: More Than $250,000 science education have always been a high priority. The Founding Directors envisioned the Foundation THOMAS C. CRONIN | LANCE RUFFEL as a primary funding source that directly benefited Advocate Level: $ 100,000 - $ 249,999 numerous programs for students, teachers and schools involved in the Earth Sciences. With those funding objectives in mind, the Foundation has annually funded scholarships awards and BenefactorFREDERICK H. & LOIS Level:M. KATE $50,000 - $ 99,999 grants throughout Oklahoma to students enrolled in elementary, middle and high schools; students enrolled an undergraduate and graduate programs in college; along with the many programs that support teachers and educational institutions. PartnerSUZANNE TAKKEN Level: | DENNIS $ 10,000 F. & BONNIE - $ E.49,999 SMITH | HERBERT G. & SHIRLEY A. DAVIS HAROLD J. KLEEN | MARK S. SVOBODA | JASON F. & JULIE D. HAMILTON | LAWRENCE H. DAVIS The initial programs of the Foundation, such as the WILLIAM M. SMITH | J. MARK & CAROL LESTER | FREDERICK M. BLACK Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment, the Suzanne Takken Memorial Fund, and the Science Fair Awards have exemplified the goals and objectives of The Foundation provides financial support to programs Founding Directors and Charter Members, and were geared to students of all ages but we will be concentrating the building blocks for future Endowments and Funds. on Programs for younger students in the future. In 2006, the Foundation broadened its vision with the addition of four new programs. Focusing on elementary and secondary schools, the Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards (EESE), the Kate Excellence in Earth Science Education Award and the Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment were created to foster awareness and to encourage participation in Earth Science programs in lower school curricula. With continuing education and Petroleum Geology as its focus, the Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Series was the fourth program established in 2006. The Lecture Series was initiated to benefit students, the members of the Oklahoma City Geological Society, and other local professionals. In 2007, a new program for college students was established by Herbert and Shirley Davis - the Herbert G. and Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship. In 2008, the Foundation established two new Endowments, again emphasizing and focusing on elementary and secondary education. These new Endowments were named the Philip Boyle Foundation and Oklahoma Geological Foundation Elementary and Secondary School Endowment, and the John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment . In 2010 the Foundation established the Charles E. Branham Geological Library Endowment, supporting the Library of the Oklahoma City Geological Society, as well as libraries and programs in elementary and secondary schools that teach Earth Sciences. The Foundation also worked with the Oklahoma Geological Survey and The Oklahoman to provide supplemental teaching resources to Oklahoma students in grades 7 through 12 with The Oklahoman’s “Newspapers in ContributorPETER J. MASSION Level:| ROBERT W. $ WARING 5,000 |- WILBUR $ 9,999 E. MCMURTRY | MARK & JANIE SPECKETER Education” program. It’s an exciting program whereby each October, in conjunction with Earth Science Week, lesson DAVID M. PULLING | SHARLENE S. BRANHAM | ROBERT R. KLABZUBA | ROBERT L. & JAYNE plans on subjects concerning the science of Geology, energy and other Earth Science issues are distributed to more than A. GILSON | MICHAEL R. & ELAINE D. ROOT | JOHN A. BRETT III | J. PHILIP BOYLE | JOSEPH C. 700 schools and 15,000 students throughout the state of Oklahoma. STRUCKEL | CHARLES A. FERRELL | ROBERT BRYAN WALLER The Foundation co-hosted the very successful 2011 AAPG Mid-Continent Section Meeting with the Oklahoma City Geological Society in October. Many of the Foundation’s Directors were involved in one or more committees for the Meeting.

SupporterBUTTRAM ENERGIES, Level:INC. | KERR-MCGEE $2,500 - $ CORPORATION4,999

AssociateWOODSFIELD EXPLORATION Level: INC.Up | to EXXONMOBIL $500 FOUNDATION | CUMMINGS OIL COMPANY (*) Indicates Deceased Individuals Learn more about the Foundation at: ASSOCIATION OF DESK & DERRICK | CIMARRON PRODUCTION CO., INC. | WJF | NATIONAL BANK COMMERCE | CHELSEA ENERGY, INC. | GREENBRIAR RESOURCES CORPORATION | GREENSTAR www.OklahomaGeologicalFoundation.org ENERGY PRODUCTION | STEVENS PRODUCTION COMPANY | FRANKLIN ENERGY & INVESTMENT BEACH OPERATING COMPANY | CLEMENTS EXPLORATION | EN ECHELON LLC | PETROLEUM REFLECTIONS, INC. 3 20 Thomas C. Cronin, Chairman, The CEO, K. Stewart Exploration LLC OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT (405) 475-9010 The Foundation’s Directors FOUNDATION [email protected] Students Teachers Schools Joel A. Alberts, Director and Secretary J. Mark Lester, Director Chief Geologist Contractor H. Huffman & Company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (405) 239-7036 (405) 879-9253 [email protected] [email protected]

Our 2011 Donors, Individuals and Companies: Lawrence H. Davis, Director Michael R. Root, Director and ALBERTS, JOEL A. Executive Vice President Chairman, Corporate Development ALLEN, ROBERT W. Map Royalty, Inc. CEO, TerraQuest Corporation BANCFIRST (405) 516-7600 CFO, WEATHERBANK, INC. BRETT III, JOHN A. [email protected] (405) 359-0773 BROWN, F. W. “PETE” [email protected] BRUNS, JOSEPH J. & JOAN M. Jason F. Hamilton, Director and CHARTER OAK PRODUCTION CO, LLC Chairman, Programs & Endowments Lance R. Ruffel, Director, Treasurer, & Chairman, CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC Geoscience Manager, Finance Committee CRONIN, THOMAS C. Le Norman Operating LLC CEO, Lance Ruffel Oil and Gas Corporation DAVIS, HERBERT G. & SHIRLEY A. (405) 241-1831 (405) 642-6900 DAVIS, LAWRENCE H. [email protected] [email protected] DAVIS, THOMAS E. ESPACH, JR., RALPH H. FORD, LOUIS MCGEE GATCHELL, SHIRLEY I. GILSON, ROBERT L. & JAYNE A. GLASS, W. A. “BILL” GOODE, JR., O. N. GREENBRIAR RESOURCES CORPORATION HAMILTON, JASON F. & JULIE D. HARRIS, BILL B. HART, GARY W. HENDRICKSON, WALTER J. KLABZUBA, ROBERT R. LASSITER, MARK & SHELLY LESTER, J. MARK & CAROL MASSION, PETER J. PULLING, DAVID M. ROBERTS, JOHN C. ROLLA, PATRICK J. ROOT, MICHAEL R. & ELAINE D. RUFFEL, LANCE SHIPLEY, DALE In 2012, the Foundation established the OGF STONE CANYON EXPLORATION, INC Summer Field Camp Grants. These Grants provide SVOBODA, MARK financial support to students from the University of WARING, ROBERT W. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Tulsa who are attending WOODY, MARVIN D. Summer Field Camp. YORK, WILLIAM V.

Foundation Directors Joel Alberts, Lance Ruffel, Mark Lester, Larry Davis (back row, left to right) 19 Tom Cronin, Jason Hamilton, and Michael Root (front row, left to right). 4 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Annual Awards, Scholarships FOUNDATION & Grants Students Teachers Schools Our 2012 Activity: $52,247 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $7,500 Date given: May 10, 2012 Recipient: Mr. Keith Rivera, Yucaipa, California As of December 31, 2011, the endowments funds of the OSU Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tracy Quan Oklahoma Geological Foundation had a fair market value Master’s Thesis: Examination of nitrogen isotopes to determine the depositional and of $1,298,515. This is an increase of $218,397 over the The post-depositional alterations of the Woodford Shale and the Springer previous year balance of $1,080,118. The endowment Group in the Anadarko Basin, southwestern Oklahoma funds had an asset allocation at yearend of 66.7% Foundation’s Financial Review, Equity, 25.6% Fixed Income and 7.8% cash and cash Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $7,500 equivalents. Under normal circumstances and following as of December 31, 2011 Date given: May 10, 2012 the Foundation’s Investment Policy, the overall equity Recipient: Ms. Andrea A. Miceli Romero, Norman, Oklahoma allocation will typically range from 60-80% and the fixed The performance of the Foundation’s Investment accounts OU Faculty Advisor: Dr. R. Paul Philip income allocation will make up the remaining 20-40%. can be summarized as follows (net of all fees): Master’s Thesis: Subsurface and outcrop geochemistry of Eagle Ford Shale

(Cenomanian-Turonian) in west and south-central Texas The equity investments of the endowment fund are Foundation Accounts Blended Benchmark well diversified with exposure to various styles and 3 Months: 9.90 % 8.33 % Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $4,973 classifications to include large cap, small cap, international Date given: May 10, 2012 and real estate equity. At yearend, the style composition 12 Months: 4.63 % 3.37 % Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, of the equity portfolio was allocated across a blend of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma. equities in the Growth and Value sectors, International, and Funds awarded for the purchase of equipment and materials Emerging Markets sectors. 3 Year: 15.96 % 11.94 % (annualized): for the School’s Science Lab The fixed income allocation has a core investment in instruments classified as intermediate-term, investment Since Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $3,000 grade with smaller allocations in shorter-term maturities Inception: 6.05 % 5.40 % Date given: May 10, 2012 and other styles seeking to mitigate interest rate risk. The (July 1, 2008) Recipient: Mr. Jason Baugh, Henrietta, Texas fixed income portfolio at yearend was allocated primarily OSU Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Puckette in Intermediate and Short Term Bond funds. The total income for the Foundation in 2011 was $209,772. Master’s Thesis: Magnetic susceptibility of petroliferous and non-petroliferous shales Of this amount, donations totaled $131,423, $48,750 For the year ended December 31, 2011, the portfolio was earned from the 2011 AAPG Mid-Continent Section Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $21,274 Meeting, $27,239 was earned from dividends and interest returned 4.63%, net of management fees, compared to Date given: May 10, 2012 a blended benchmark return of 3.37%. The blended on our investments, and $2,360 was earned from ticket sales from the events held during the 2011 AAPG Mid-Continent Recipient: Ms. Melinda Flournoy,Technology Integration Specialist; and benchmark is comprised of the S&P 500 Stock Index, Mr. Bryan Mathews, Earth Science Teacher; Putnam City North High Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Index and the Section Meeting. Our donations for the last 3 years have averaged $139,700 per year. School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. $20,120 awarded for the purchase Lipper Money Market Index, weighted in accordance to of earth science iPad Lab. Special Acknowledgement: Lance Ruffel & the broad weights of the endowment portfolio. The table Lance Ruffel Oil & Gas Corporation, as Co-Sponsor to the right provides additional performance for the OGF The expenses for the Foundation during 2011 totaled $16,005, net of Awards, Scholarships and Grants. This endowment funds over various time periods, since its Recipient: Mr. Brad Sanders, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City North High inception on July 1, 2008. Since inception, the endowment amount can be subdivided to $8,860 for expenses associated with the Foundation’s social events, and $7,145 in general School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. $1,154 awarded for the purchase funds are up an annualized 6.05% with net gains, after fees, of earth science iPad & iPad Projector of $238,213. operating overhead. The expenses for the last 3 years, net of Awards, Scholarships and Grants have averaged $23,814. While the S&P 500 Index was up slightly during 2011 The Foundation Summer Field Camp Grants, $2,000 (+ 2.1%), the portfolio’s exposures to both international The Investment Policy is designed to ensure that existing Date given: May 10, 2012 equities and smaller capitalization stocks dragged on and future funds managed by the Foundation will provided Recipient: Ms. Miranda Mackey, $1,000; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, performance as investors preferred the relative safety and ample annual income to provide for its charitable purposes Oklahoma liquidity of the larger capitalization, higher dividend stocks in perpetuity, regardless of existing economic or market conditions. Recipient: Ms. Jerrisa Danielle Valdez, $1,000; The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, as concerns mounted over global economic growth. The Oklahoma equity portfolio did benefit, however, from exposure to both real estate and some individual positions, mainly in the oil and gas pipeline segment. The Foundation Science Grant, $6,000 Date given: May 10, 2012 Recipient: Tulsa Geoscience Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Accepted by Dr. Kerry Joels, Chairman, Board of Educational Advisors

5 18

“The greatest impact we can have in the life of a Child is during their early years. We have the resources, the programs and the experience of having been there ourselves.” The OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE FREDERICK H. & LOIS M. KATE Students Teachers Schools ENDOWMENT AWARDS

The flagship of the Foundation’s funds and endowments is the Frederick H. & Lois M. Kate Endowment. This Endowment was established in May, 1996 by Fritz and Lois Kate to fund Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $7,500 Our 2011 Activity: $50,950 pre-college awards programs directed through Date given: May 5, 2011 the Oklahoma City Geological Society. Since Recipient: Brian J. Smith, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1996, the Endowment has continued to fund Master’s Thesis: Study on the Diagenesis of the Lower Cochrane Formation-Hunton Group (West these awards and ultimately has been expanded Carney Hunton Field, OK) in Order to Verify Inundations and Exposures of the to include college level awards. Because of Lower Cochrane the continued success of the Kate Awards, this Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $7,500 Endowment has been used as the model for the Date given: May 5, 2011 creation of new endowments and scholarships Recipient: Natalie Ellyce Gentry, Charlottesville, Virginia for the Foundation. Master’s Thesis: Carbonate Hosted Sulfide Mineralization in the Southwest Davis Zinc Field, Southern Oklahoma Fritz and Lois Kate were not only Charter Members of the Foundation, but they were also Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $4,100 the heart and soul of the organization in the early Date given: May 5, 2011 years. Mr. Kate was a very active member of Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Ann the Oklahoma City Geological Society, having Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma; Awarded for the purchase of served on the board of the Society, as well as equipment and materials for the School’s science lab participating on numerous Society committees. He was recognized as an honorary member of Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $2,000 the Oklahoma City Geological Society in 2001. The Foundation’s Joel Alberts is shown presenting Date given: May 5, 2011 In 2007, he was honored posthumously by the Keith Rivera with his ceremonial check from the Recipient: Michael Parks, Mounds, Oklahoma Foundation as one of its Legends at its inaugural Frederick and Lois Kate Award, in May 2012. Master’s Thesis: Reservoir Properties of Des Moinesian (Marmaton) Granite Wash, Buffalo Legends’ Dinner. Mr. Kate died in 2003, and Wallow Field, Hemphill County, Texas Lois Kate died in 2011.

Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $3,000 Students from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma have received nearly $50,000 in awards from Date given: May 5, 2011 Recipient: Ms. Sharron Wolf, Science Teacher, Cheyenne Middle School, Edmond, the Kate Endowment. Oklahoma; awarded for the purchase of materials to construct an outdoor pond and streambed Robert A. Klapzuba Personalized Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Thomas C. Cronin THE PSP, $1,000; Kate EESE Award, $1,350; and Philip Boyle Foundation & OGF Elementary and Secondary School Endowment, $2,000 FREDERICK H. & LOIS M. KATE EXCELLENCE IN Date given: May 5, 2011 EARTH SCIENCE AWARDS Recipient: Mr. Brad Sanders, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City North High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; $5,350 awarded for the purchase of earth science teaching materials In 1956, the Oklahoma City Geological Society initiated the Certificate of Merit as an Awards program in the Oklahoma schools. The program was established to support pre-college students who show a strong interest in attending college and John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment, $1,000 pursuing studies in the Geosciences. The first Awards were in the amount of $10 each, and were given to 16 junior and Date given: March 29, 2011 senior high school students from Oklahoma City. The name of the Awards was later changed to the Eason Awards and Recipient: Mr. Travis Hurst, Earth Science Teacher, Edmond North High School, Edmond, ultimately the Society renamed the program the Science Fair Awards. Oklahoma; awarded for the purchase of rock, mineral and fossil sets. The Society has long supported this program and for many years, Frederick and Lois Kate helped fund these Awards. In Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Non-Directed Funds, $20,500 2006, to honor the Kates for their commitment to education, the Foundation established the Frederick H. & Lois M. Kate Recipient: OPUBCO, “Newspapers in Education,” April 25, 2011; $2,500 Excellence in Earth Science Education (EESE) Awards to be modeled after the long-standing Science Fair Awards and to Recipient: Science Museum Oklahoma, June 9, 2011; $500 expand the program to other cities and schools in Oklahoma. Recipient: Justin Newman, Moore, Oklahoma; November 16, 2011; $2,500 Master’s Thesis: Origin and Significance of Conglomerates in the Southwest Corner of the The Kate EESE Awards are given in conjunction with the Foundation’s Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, Arkoma Basin, Oklahoma also established in 2006. Recipient: OPUBCO, “Newspapers in Education,” November 28, 2011; $15,000 17 6 The OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Annual Awards, Scholarships FOUNDATION & Grants Students Teachers Schools Our 2010 Activity: $46,700 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $7,500 Date given: May 6, 2010 Recipient: Mr. Brian Varacchi, Oklahoma State University graduate student THE SUZANNE TAKKEN Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette MEMORIAL FUND Master’s Thesis: Seismic Characterization of the Woodford Shale Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $7,500 Bonnie and Dennis Smith, Ralph Espach, Jr. and Robert Date given: May 6, 2010 Northcutt established the Suzanne Takken Memorial Fund in Recipient: Ms. Morgan Unrast, Oklahoma University graduate student 1998, to honor the memory of Suzanne Takken. Ms. Takken was Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jay Gregg a highly respected independent geologist in Oklahoma City. Mater’s Thesis: Sedimentology and Diagenesis of Lower Mississippian Carbonate Mud Mounds in the Ozark Region, North America Ms. Takken was an active member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and served on many of the Society’s committees. Throughout her career, she was also very active in Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $4,000 professional organizations on the national level. In 1982, she Date given: May 6, 2010 was recognized as an honorary member of the Oklahoma City Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Geological Society. Suzanne Takken was also a Charter member Ann Seton Catholic School. Awarded for teaching equipment and materials of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Ms. Takken died in for the science lab 1997. In 2009, the Foundation presented its Legends’ Award to Ms. Takken, posthumously. Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500 Date given: May 6, 2010 The Fund provides yearly grants-in-aides to women attending Recipient: Mr. John A. Green, Oklahoma State University graduate student college and pursuing careers in the Geosciences, and especially Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette in the field of Geology. Female students from both Oklahoma Mater’s Thesis: Reservoir Quality of the Barnett Shale Based on Chemical Stratigraphy University and Oklahoma State University have received this award since the inception of the Fund, where nearly $40,000 has been distributed to assist in educational Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $1,000 endeavors. Date given: May 6, 2010 Recipient: Ms. Miranda Suvak: Jenks High School, Jenks, Oklahoma Robert Klabzuba Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Thomas C. Cronin Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Philip Boyle Foundation & Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Elementary & Secondary School Endowment, $2,000; and The John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment, $1,000 Date given: February 2, 2010; $5,000 Recipient: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Education: Oklahoma Rocks ! The 2012 Suzanne Takken Memorial Fund winner, Andrea Romero, The Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Non-Directed Funds, $20,200 receives the ceremonial check for Date given: February 2, 2010; $5,000 $7,500 from the Foundation’s Recipient: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Joel Alberts. Education: Oklahoma Rocks !

Date given: September 24, 2010; $200 Recipient: Oklahoma City Geological Society, Prospect Expo

Date given: October 14, 2010; $15,000 Recipient: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Education: Oklahoma Rocks !

7 16 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE BETH CRONIN Students Teachers Schools ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT

The Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment was established in 2006 by Thomas C. Cronin in honor and memory of his wife, Beth Cronin. Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $5,000 Our 2009 Activity: $18,195 Date given: May 7, 2009 Mrs. Cronin volunteered for a number of years at St. Recipient: Alisan Templet, Oklahoma University graduate student Elizabeth Ann Seton Lower School, and her enthusiasm and Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Gerilyn S. Soreghan long-standing dedication to Lower School Studies and her Master’s Thesis: Provenance and Depositional Setting of the Blaine Formation, love for the children and teachers were her passion. Northwestern Oklahoma This Endowment provides funding to St. Elizabeth to help lower school teachers implement Earth Science studies, Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $5,000 as well as further interest, awareness, enthusiasm and Date given: May 7, 2009 participation in the field of science, with strong emphasis on Recipient: Nabanita Gupta, Oklahoma University post-graduate student Earth Science and Geology. Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Roger Slatt Master’s Thesis: Factors Controlling Geomechanical Properties of Fine-Grained Rocks The Endowment has provided funds in the past to equip the school’s new science laboratory with computers, to purchase Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $3,500 numerous sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock Beth Cronin was instrumental in the development of Date given: May 7, 2009 collections, and contour mapping kits. The Endowment has young children who attended the St. Elizabeth Ann Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, also provided the school with compasses, geologic model Seton Lower School, in Edmond, Oklahoma. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma; Awarded kits, lab equipment and energy balls. for the purchase of equipment and materials for the School’s science lab Since 2007, the Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment has provided over $21,000 in funding to St. Elizabeth Ann Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500 Seton to facilitate the Earth Science Education for its young students. Date given: May 7, 2009 Recipient: Mr. Tyler Treece, Oklahoma State University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Alex Simms Mater Thesis: Facies Architecture of an Arid Coastline within the Permian Rocks of Western Oklahoma THE CHARLES E. BRANHAM GEOLOGICAL Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $965 ENDOWMENT Date given: April 18, 2009 Recipient: Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Charles E. Branham Geological Endowment was established in 2010 Science Teacher Award; “Earthy Connections” Earth Science by Sharlene Branham, the Branham family, H. Huffman & Company, the Teacher Workshop, creator/presenter, $500; “Earthy Connections” Oklahoma Geological Foundation, and others. Earth Science Teacher Workshop costs, $465 Charles Branham was one of the most respected and well-know exploration Thomas C. Cronin Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $615 geologist in Oklahoma City. He was an honorary Charter member of the Date given: April 18, 2009 AAPG, and for fifty years, a member emeritus of the American Institute Recipient: Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, of Professional Geologists. Known as “Charlie” to most everyone in the Oklahoma, “Earthy Connections,” Earth Science Teacher Workshop geo-community, he was an Honorary Member and Past-President of the Oklahoma City Geological Society. Charlie was best known for establishing the Oklahoma City Geological Library during his Presidency in 1965. Charlie Robert Klabzuba Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $615 was honored posthumously by the Foundation as one of its Legends in Date given: April 18, 2009 November of 2010. Charlie died in February 2009. Recipient: Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, “Earthy Connections,” Earth Science Teacher Workshop The Foundation has directed funds from the Endowment to provide ongoing financial support to Earth Science programs being taught in elementary and secondary schools.The of the Endowment is The Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Non-Directed Funds, $1,000 on the purchase of Earth Science textbooks and other related Earth Science materials in existing school libraries, as well as Date given: April 7, 2009; $500 the purchase of these materials when new programs are initiated. The Endowment will provide, from time to time, support Recipient: 5th Annual Energy Libraries Conference to the Oklahoma City Geological Library related to its operations and administration, as well as with and special needs or Date given: October 7, 2009; $500 purchases that may be required by the Library. Recipient: AAPG Imperial Barrel Award Program, AAPG Mid-Continent Section 15 8 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Annual Awards, Scholarships FOUNDATION & Grants Students Teachers Schools FrederickOur 2008 H. andActivity: Lois M. Kate $18,500 Endowment Award, $5,000 Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Mr. Chris Althoff, Oklahoma University undergraduate student THE HERBERT G. & SHIRLEY A. DAVIS Faculty Facilitator: Dr. James Forgotson OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $5,000 GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Courtney Baker, Oklahoma State University graduate student The Herbert G. and Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Anna Cruse University Geology Scholarship was established in Master’s Thesis: Timing Extension in the Menderes Massif in Western Turkey Using December, 2007. It endows undergraduate- and graduate- Electron Microprobe, Ion Micro-probe and Cathodoluminescence level studies at the T. Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University. This Scholarship is made available to full-time students who are pursuing degrees and careers in the field of Geology. Herb and Shirley Davis are Charter Members of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation and have a long, philanthropic history in supporting the Earth Sciences and Geology. Mr. Davis has had a long career with major and independent oil companies, as well as being a geological consultant for a number of years. Mr. Davis continues to be an active member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society, the AAPG, and the Oklahoma Geological Foundation, as well as other civic and industry Jason Baugh receives his Herbert G. and Shirley A. organizations. In addition to the many awards and honors Davis OSU Scholarship ceremonial award from that Mr. Davis has received, he was also honored with the Foundation Director, Jason Hamilton, in the Oklahoma Geological Foundation’s Legends Award in amount of $3,000. November 2009. The Davis Geology Scholarship is more than just an Endowment providing funds for a deserving student at Oklahoma State University. Herb and Shirley interact with the students that are recipients of the scholarship with the intent of providing guidance and direction as the students pursue a career in the field of Geology. The Endowment is truly a unique Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $5,000 experience for a student who is majoring in Geology at Oklahoma State University. Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Herb & Shirley have generously established other grants and endowments to further the educations of students and remain Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma Awarded extremely active in the administering and funding of these endeavors. In 2011, Herb Davis was honored by the AAPG for the purchase of equipment for the School’s science lab Foundation who awarded him the Chairman’s Award, which is given in recognition of those who have made extraordinary contributions – monetary or service – to the Foundation. Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology THE Scholarship, $1,500 Date given: March 29, 2008 JOHN GATCHELL EARTH SCIENCE TEACHING ENDOWMENT Recipient: Ms. Morgan Unrast, Oklahoma State University undergraduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette The John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment was established in 2008 by Lance Ruffel, Jim Trepagnier and others to honor Mr. Gatchell. The Endowment provides funding to encourage and reward science teachers and their Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, Given March 1, 2008, for the students in pre-college Earth Science studies, with specific emphasis on studies conducted in middle and high schools Oklahoma State Olympiad John Gatchell was a widely respected exploration geologist in Oklahoma City, whose passion was not only generating Recipients: Mayfield Middle School Science Olympiad Team, $100 prospects, but mentoring young geologists as they pursued their professional careers. Mr. Gatchell tutored young Putnam City High School Science Olympiad Team, $100 students in the science of Geology throughout his career. He was a born teacher and enjoyed nothing more than educating Putnam City North High School Science Olympiad Team, $100 the young mind. Mr. Gatchell was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and a Charter Member of the Western Oaks Middle School Science Olympiad Team, $100 Oklahoma Geological Foundation. He died in 2008. Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma The Foundation directs funding from the Endowment to sponsor science teacher workshops and clinics for teachers, as City; Science Olympiad Team Leader, $600 Teacher Award well as provide teaching aids, books and other materials necessary to foster Geology and Earth Science curricula. Recent Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City High School, funding has included the purchase of mineral and fossil sets, lenses and other materials needed to expand the Earth Oklahoma City; Science Olympiad Team Leader, $1,000 School Award 9 Science program at Edmond North High School. 14 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE Students Teachers Schools EDUCATION AWARDS THE KENNETH STEWART CRONIN Jason and Julie Hamilton, and the Oklahoma LECTURE FUND Geological Foundation established the Excellence in Earth Science Education The Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Fund was established in 2006 by (EESE) Awards in 2006. The fund is an Thomas C. Cronin in honor and memory of his father, Kenneth Stewart extension of the long standing Science Cronin. The Fund provides the financial support for the Oklahoma Fair Awards, which the Oklahoma City Geological Foundation’s Lecture Series, as well as events sponsored by Geological Society established in 1956. the Oklahoma City Geological Society. The Hamiltons and the Foundation Through the Lecture series, distinguished lecturers with national established the Fund to stimulate and reward and international acclaim discuss and disseminate timely geologic excellence in Earth Science Education at the information on current exploration plays and topics of high common middle and high school levels. Mr. Hamilton interest within the geosciences at Foundation functions; including the also served as chairman of the Grants-In- spring Award Banquet and the fall Legends’ Dinner. Additionally, the Aid Committee for the Oklahoma City Lecture Series will also support Foundation and Society sponsored Geological Society prior to being a director workshops. of the Foundation.

The Lecture Series is fittingly named after Mr. Cronin, whose early The Excellence in Earth Science Fund career came under the influence and tutelage of the legendary oil finders supported the State Olympiad Tournament in Ira Cram and Theron Warsson. He explored domestically, as well as 2008. That tournament allowed students to internationally, and he and his teams were credited with a number of compete head-to-head in events and projects that are related to the science of Geology. In the past, committee members exploration successes, including West Poison Spider in Wyoming, have also participated in the judging of Geology-related events at various Science Fairs throughout Oklahoma. The Fund Adena in Colorado, and Lisbon in Utah. Arthur E. Berman was the speaker for continues to support teacher workshops and teacher projects associated with Earth Science studies. Most recently, the the inaugural Kenneth Stewart Cronin Endowment supported a project for Cheyenne Middle School in Edmond, Oklahoma, where materials were purchased to Speakers for the lecture Series events have included: David Curtiss, Lecture Series Event, in November 2007. assist in the construction of an outdoor pond and stream bed to demonstrate how ponds and streams fit into the landscape from AAAPG’s Geo D.C. Office, Washington, D. C.; Dr. G. Randy and surrounding geology Keller, Oklahoma Geological Survey, Director and State Geologist, Professor of Geophysics and McCollough Chair, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma; Donald L. Gautier, Geologist, Western Region USGS, Project Chief, The Fund in recent years has recognized teachers from Putnam City High School and Jenks High School for their work Circum-Arctic Resource Appraisal; Dwight “Clint” Moore, Vice President, Corporate Development, ION Geophysical, and support in Earth Science studies. Houston, Texas; Philip H. “Pete” Stark, Ph.D., Vice President of Industry Relations, HIS, Inc., In May of 2012, Foundation Director, Jason Denver, Colorado; Paul Logan, London, Chief Hamilton (right, both pictures), presents EESE Geologist, Heritage Oil, Ltd., London; Glen E. Awards to: Sweetnam, Washington, D. C., Director of the International, Economic, and Greenhouse Gases Melinda Flournoy (center, upper picture), Division, Energy Information Administration; and Technology Integration Specialist; and Arthur Berman, a well known Houston Geologist. Bryan Mathews (left, upper picture), Earth Science Teacher, at Putnam City North High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. An Award of $20,120 was given for the purchase of C. Mike Ming, Oklahoma’s Secretary an Earth Science iPad Lab. of Energy, was the most recent speaker for the Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Series A Special Acknowledgement: Event. Mr. Ming presented, “A New Energy Lance Ruffel and Lance Ruffel Oil & Gas Future with Traditional Energy,” during the Corporation, was a Co-Sponsor of this Award. Foundation’s spring Awards Banquet in May of 2012. Brad Sanders (left, left picture), Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City North High School, The Foundation’s Larry Davis (left) is shown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. An Award of $1,154 presenting Mr. Ming with a “Thank You” was presented for the purchase of Earth momento from the Foundation. Science iPad & iPad Projector.

13 10 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE OKLAHOMA Students Teachers Schools GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION PERSONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE PHILIP BOYLE FOUNDATION (PSP) & THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL In 2007, the Directors of the Foundation established the Personalized Scholarship Program (PSP), which was FOUNDATION designed to give Donors yet another vehicle to direct gifts ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY to the Foundation. SCHOOL ENDOWMENT The PSP allows the a Donor to commit funds to either a Directed or Non-Directed Program over a period of several The Philip Boyle Foundation, together with the years, while not requiring the Donor to commit large Oklahoma Geological Foundation, established the sums of capital that would normally be necessary when Elementary and Secondary School Endowment in establishing a permanent Endowment. 2008. The Endowment provides financial assistance for teachers to establish Earth Science programs in PSP donations can be made to supplement existing elementary, middle and high schools. The Endowment Programs or for other purposes (Directed or Non-Directed) also provides ongoing support to Earth Science teachers as the Donor designates. A donation made to a PSP is to enhance and expand their existing Earth Science normally expended in the year that the donation is received. programs. In the case where the donation is received late in the year, funds may be expended in the following year. With past Mr. Boyle was a prominent geologist in Oklahoma City. PSPs, Donors have elected a three year commitment. He was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and a Charter Member of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Philip Boyle died in 2000. The Foundation is making an impact in the lives of students of all ages throughout Oklahoma. Won’t you help us ? The Philip Boyle Foundation was established in 1989 to carry on the legacy of Philip Boyle’s Learn more at: philanthropy by supporting various charities that operate in central Oklahoma. www.OklahomaGeologicalFoundation.org

Funds from this Endowment are used to support workshops, special teacher and students projects, as well as to purchase books and teacher aids for both existing and new Earth Science programs in elementary and secondary schools. In 2010, the Endowment provided funds for “Newspapers in Education,” a project providing lesson plans for teachers throughout the state of Oklahoma. More recently, funds from the Endowment were used to purchase supplies and lab equipment to expand the Earth Science program at Putnam City North High School.

In addition to this Endowment, The Boyle Foundation has also been very active in funding other children’s projects, including the Philip Boyle Tree House at the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Center for Children and Families, Inc., the Children Center in Bethany and the Mary Abbott Children’s House. 12 11 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE OKLAHOMA Students Teachers Schools GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION PERSONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE PHILIP BOYLE FOUNDATION (PSP) & THE OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL In 2007, the Directors of the Foundation established the Personalized Scholarship Program (PSP), which was FOUNDATION designed to give Donors yet another vehicle to direct gifts ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY to the Foundation. SCHOOL ENDOWMENT The PSP allows the a Donor to commit funds to either a Directed or Non-Directed Program over a period of several The Philip Boyle Foundation, together with the years, while not requiring the Donor to commit large Oklahoma Geological Foundation, established the sums of capital that would normally be necessary when Elementary and Secondary School Endowment in establishing a permanent Endowment. 2008. The Endowment provides financial assistance for teachers to establish Earth Science programs in PSP donations can be made to supplement existing elementary, middle and high schools. The Endowment Programs or for other purposes (Directed or Non-Directed) also provides ongoing support to Earth Science teachers as the Donor designates. A donation made to a PSP is to enhance and expand their existing Earth Science normally expended in the year that the donation is received. programs. In the case where the donation is received late in the year, funds may be expended in the following year. With past Mr. Boyle was a prominent geologist in Oklahoma City. PSPs, Donors have elected a three year commitment. He was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and a Charter Member of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Philip Boyle died in 2000. The Foundation is making an impact in the lives of students of all ages throughout Oklahoma. Won’t you help us ? The Philip Boyle Foundation was established in 1989 to carry on the legacy of Philip Boyle’s Learn more at: philanthropy by supporting various charities that operate in central Oklahoma. www.OklahomaGeologicalFoundation.org

In addition to this Endowment, The Boyle Foundation has also been very active in funding other children’s projects, including the Philip Boyle Tree House at the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Center for Children and Families, Inc., the Children Center in Bethany and the Mary Abbott Children’s House. 12 11 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE Students Teachers Schools EDUCATION AWARDS THE KENNETH STEWART CRONIN Jason and Julie Hamilton, and the Oklahoma LECTURE FUND Geological Foundation established the Excellence in Earth Science Education The Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Fund was established in 2006 by (EESE) Awards in 2006. The fund is an Thomas C. Cronin in honor and memory of his father, Kenneth Stewart extension of the long standing Science Cronin. The Fund provides the financial support for the Oklahoma Fair Awards, which the Oklahoma City Geological Foundation’s Lecture Series, as well as events sponsored by Geological Society established in 1956. the Oklahoma City Geological Society. The Hamiltons and the Foundation Through the Lecture series, distinguished lecturers with national established the Fund to stimulate and reward and international acclaim discuss and disseminate timely geologic excellence in Earth Science Education at the information on current exploration plays and topics of high common middle and high school levels. Mr. Hamilton interest within the geosciences at Foundation functions; including the also served as chairman of the Grants-In- spring Award Banquet and the fall Legends’ Dinner. Additionally, the Aid Committee for the Oklahoma City Lecture Series will also support Foundation and Society sponsored Geological Society prior to being a director workshops. of the Foundation.

13 10 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Annual Awards, Scholarships FOUNDATION & Grants Students Teachers Schools FrederickOur 2008 H. andActivity: Lois M. Kate $18,500 Endowment Award, $5,000 Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Mr. Chris Althoff, Oklahoma University undergraduate student THE HERBERT G. & SHIRLEY A. DAVIS Faculty Facilitator: Dr. James Forgotson OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $5,000 GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Courtney Baker, Oklahoma State University graduate student The Herbert G. and Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Anna Cruse University Geology Scholarship was established in Master’s Thesis: Timing Extension in the Menderes Massif in Western Turkey Using December, 2007. It endows undergraduate- and graduate- Electron Microprobe, Ion Micro-probe and Cathodoluminescence level studies at the T. Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University. This Scholarship is made available to full-time students who are pursuing degrees and careers in the field of Geology. Herb and Shirley Davis are Charter Members of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation and have a long, philanthropic history in supporting the Earth Sciences and Geology. Mr. Davis has had a long career with major and independent oil companies, as well as being a geological consultant for a number of years. Mr. Davis continues to be an active member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society, the AAPG, and the Oklahoma Geological Foundation, as well as other civic and industry Jason Baugh receives his Herbert G. and Shirley A. organizations. In addition to the many awards and honors Davis OSU Scholarship ceremonial award from that Mr. Davis has received, he was also honored with the Foundation Director, Jason Hamilton, in the Oklahoma Geological Foundation’s Legends Award in amount of $3,000. November 2009. The Davis Geology Scholarship is more than just an Endowment providing funds for a deserving student at Oklahoma State University. Herb and Shirley interact with the students that are recipients of the scholarship with the intent of providing guidance and direction as the students pursue a career in the field of Geology. The Endowment is truly a unique Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $5,000 experience for a student who is majoring in Geology at Oklahoma State University. Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Herb & Shirley have generously established other grants and endowments to further the educations of students and remain Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma Awarded extremely active in the administering and funding of these endeavors. In 2011, Herb Davis was honored by the AAPG for the purchase of equipment for the School’s science lab Foundation who awarded him the Chairman’s Award, which is given in recognition of those who have made extraordinary contributions – monetary or service – to the Foundation. Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology THE Scholarship, $1,500 Date given: March 29, 2008 JOHN GATCHELL EARTH SCIENCE TEACHING ENDOWMENT Recipient: Ms. Morgan Unrast, Oklahoma State University undergraduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette The John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment was established in 2008 by Lance Ruffel, Jim Trepagnier and others to honor Mr. Gatchell. The Endowment provides funding to encourage and reward science teachers and their Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, Given March 1, 2008, for the students in pre-college Earth Science studies, with specific emphasis on studies conducted in middle and high schools Oklahoma State Olympiad John Gatchell was a widely respected exploration geologist in Oklahoma City, whose passion was not only generating Recipients: Mayfield Middle School Science Olympiad Team, $100 prospects, but mentoring young geologists as they pursued their professional careers. Mr. Gatchell tutored young Putnam City High School Science Olympiad Team, $100 students in the science of Geology throughout his career. He was a born teacher and enjoyed nothing more than educating Putnam City North High School Science Olympiad Team, $100 the young mind. Mr. Gatchell was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and a Charter Member of the Western Oaks Middle School Science Olympiad Team, $100 Oklahoma Geological Foundation. He died in 2008. Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma The Foundation directs funding from the Endowment to sponsor science teacher workshops and clinics for teachers, as City; Science Olympiad Team Leader, $600 Teacher Award well as provide teaching aids, books and other materials necessary to foster Geology and Earth Science curricula. Recent Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City High School, funding has included the purchase of mineral and fossil sets, lenses and other materials needed to expand the Earth Oklahoma City; Science Olympiad Team Leader, $1,000 School Award 9 Science program at Edmond North High School. 14 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE BETH CRONIN Students Teachers Schools ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT

The Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment was established in 2006 by Thomas C. Cronin in honor and memory of his wife, Beth Cronin. Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $5,000 Our 2009 Activity: $18,195 Date given: May 7, 2009 Mrs. Cronin volunteered for a number of years at St. Recipient: Alisan Templet, Oklahoma University graduate student Elizabeth Ann Seton Lower School, and her enthusiasm and Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Gerilyn S. Soreghan long-standing dedication to Lower School Studies and her Master’s Thesis: Provenance and Depositional Setting of the Blaine Formation, love for the children and teachers were her passion. Northwestern Oklahoma This Endowment provides funding to St. Elizabeth to help lower school teachers implement Earth Science studies, Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $5,000 as well as further interest, awareness, enthusiasm and Date given: May 7, 2009 participation in the field of science, with strong emphasis on Recipient: Nabanita Gupta, Oklahoma University post-graduate student Earth Science and Geology. Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Roger Slatt Master’s Thesis: Factors Controlling Geomechanical Properties of Fine-Grained Rocks The Endowment has provided funds in the past to equip the school’s new science laboratory with computers, to purchase Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $3,500 numerous sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock Beth Cronin was instrumental in the development of Date given: May 7, 2009 collections, and contour mapping kits. The Endowment has young children who attended the St. Elizabeth Ann Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, also provided the school with compasses, geologic model Seton Lower School, in Edmond, Oklahoma. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma; Awarded kits, lab equipment and energy balls. for the purchase of equipment and materials for the School’s science lab Since 2007, the Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment has provided over $21,000 in funding to St. Elizabeth Ann Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500 Seton to facilitate the Earth Science Education for its young students. Date given: May 7, 2009 Recipient: Mr. Tyler Treece, Oklahoma State University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Alex Simms Mater Thesis: Facies Architecture of an Arid Coastline within the Permian Rocks of Western Oklahoma THE CHARLES E. BRANHAM GEOLOGICAL Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $965 ENDOWMENT Date given: April 18, 2009 Recipient: Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Charles E. Branham Geological Endowment was established in 2010 Science Teacher Award; “Earthy Connections” Earth Science by Sharlene Branham, the Branham family, H. Huffman & Company, the Teacher Workshop, creator/presenter, $500; “Earthy Connections” Oklahoma Geological Foundation, and others. Earth Science Teacher Workshop costs, $465 Charles Branham was one of the most respected and well-know exploration Thomas C. Cronin Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $615 geologist in Oklahoma City. He was an honorary Charter member of the Date given: April 18, 2009 AAPG, and for fifty years, a member emeritus of the American Institute Recipient: Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, of Professional Geologists. Known as “Charlie” to most everyone in the Oklahoma, “Earthy Connections,” Earth Science Teacher Workshop geo-community, he was an Honorary Member and Past-President of the Oklahoma City Geological Society. Charlie was best known for establishing the Oklahoma City Geological Library during his Presidency in 1965. Charlie Robert Klabzuba Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $615 was honored posthumously by the Foundation as one of its Legends in Date given: April 18, 2009 November of 2010. Charlie died in February 2009. Recipient: Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, “Earthy Connections,” Earth Science Teacher Workshop The Foundation has directed funds from the Endowment to provide ongoing financial support to Earth Science programs being taught in elementary and secondary schools.The of the Endowment is The Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Non-Directed Funds, $1,000 on the purchase of Earth Science textbooks and other related Earth Science materials in existing school libraries, as well as Date given: April 7, 2009; $500 the purchase of these materials when new programs are initiated. The Endowment will provide, from time to time, support Recipient: 5th Annual Energy Libraries Conference to the Oklahoma City Geological Library related to its operations and administration, as well as with and special needs or Date given: October 7, 2009; $500 purchases that may be required by the Library. Recipient: AAPG Imperial Barrel Award Program, AAPG Mid-Continent Section 15 8 The OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Annual Awards, Scholarships FOUNDATION & Grants Students Teachers Schools Our 2010 Activity: $46,700 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $7,500 Date given: May 6, 2010 Recipient: Mr. Brian Varacchi, Oklahoma State University graduate student THE SUZANNE TAKKEN Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette MEMORIAL FUND Master’s Thesis: Seismic Characterization of the Woodford Shale Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $7,500 Bonnie and Dennis Smith, Ralph Espach, Jr. and Robert Date given: May 6, 2010 Northcutt established the Suzanne Takken Memorial Fund in Recipient: Ms. Morgan Unrast, Oklahoma University graduate student 1998, to honor the memory of Suzanne Takken. Ms. Takken was Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jay Gregg a highly respected independent geologist in Oklahoma City. Mater’s Thesis: Sedimentology and Diagenesis of Lower Mississippian Carbonate Mud Mounds in the Ozark Region, North America Ms. Takken was an active member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and served on many of the Society’s committees. Throughout her career, she was also very active in Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $4,000 professional organizations on the national level. In 1982, she Date given: May 6, 2010 was recognized as an honorary member of the Oklahoma City Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Geological Society. Suzanne Takken was also a Charter member Ann Seton Catholic School. Awarded for teaching equipment and materials of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Ms. Takken died in for the science lab 1997. In 2009, the Foundation presented its Legends’ Award to Ms. Takken, posthumously. Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500 Date given: May 6, 2010 The Fund provides yearly grants-in-aides to women attending Recipient: Mr. John A. Green, Oklahoma State University graduate student college and pursuing careers in the Geosciences, and especially Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette in the field of Geology. Female students from both Oklahoma Mater’s Thesis: Reservoir Quality of the Barnett Shale Based on Chemical Stratigraphy University and Oklahoma State University have received this award since the inception of the Fund, where nearly $40,000 has been distributed to assist in educational Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $1,000 endeavors. Date given: May 6, 2010 Recipient: Ms. Miranda Suvak: Jenks High School, Jenks, Oklahoma Robert Klabzuba Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Thomas C. Cronin Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Philip Boyle Foundation & Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Elementary & Secondary School Endowment, $2,000; and The John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment, $1,000 Date given: February 2, 2010; $5,000 Recipient: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Education: Oklahoma Rocks ! The 2012 Suzanne Takken Memorial Fund winner, Andrea Romero, The Oklahoma Geological Foundation, Non-Directed Funds, $20,200 receives the ceremonial check for Date given: February 2, 2010; $5,000 $7,500 from the Foundation’s Recipient: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Joel Alberts. Education: Oklahoma Rocks !

Date given: September 24, 2010; $200 Recipient: Oklahoma City Geological Society, Prospect Expo

Date given: October 14, 2010; $15,000 Recipient: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Education: Oklahoma Rocks !

7 16 The OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION THE FREDERICK H. & LOIS M. KATE Students Teachers Schools ENDOWMENT AWARDS

5 18

“The greatest impact we can have in the life of a Child is during their early years. We have the resources, the programs and the experience of having been there ourselves.” Thomas C. Cronin, Chairman, The CEO, K. Stewart Exploration LLC OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT (405) 475-9010 The Foundation’s Directors FOUNDATION [email protected] Students Teachers Schools Joel A. Alberts, Director and Secretary J. Mark Lester, Director Chief Geologist Contractor H. Huffman & Company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (405) 239-7036 (405) 879-9253 [email protected] [email protected]

SupporterBUTTRAM ENERGIES, Level:INC. | KERR-MCGEE $2,500 - $ CORPORATION4,999

AssociateWOODSFIELD EXPLORATION Level: INC.Up | to EXXONMOBIL $500 FOUNDATION | CUMMINGS OIL COMPANY (*) Indicates Deceased Individuals Learn more about the Foundation at: ASSOCIATION OF DESK & DERRICK | CIMARRON PRODUCTION CO., INC. | WJF | NATIONAL BANK COMMERCE | CHELSEA ENERGY, INC. | GREENBRIAR RESOURCES CORPORATION | GREENSTAR www.OklahomaGeologicalFoundation.org ENERGY PRODUCTION | STEVENS PRODUCTION COMPANY | FRANKLIN ENERGY & INVESTMENT BEACH OPERATING COMPANY | CLEMENTS EXPLORATION | EN ECHELON LLC | PETROLEUM REFLECTIONS, INC. 3 20 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Our Mission & Vision Statements FOUNDATION The Mission of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation is to support, exclusively within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3), charitable,Our Mission scientific, literary and educational activities with the primary emphasis in the science of geology and related Students Teachers Schools fields.

OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION 2012 ANNUAL REPORT