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J C Three to Join Petroleum Hall of Fame hree pioneering Permian Basin oil men will Mewbourne lives in Tyler and is commited to children and ed - be joining 142 other members of the Petro - ucation. He provided funding for the Mewbourne Hall of Mathe - leum Hall of Fame during the induction cere - matics and Science at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler and at St. mony on Tuesday, May 9, at the Petroleum John’s School in Houston. He has endowed seven Mewbourne Club. The Class of 2017 includes Joseph B. Chairs in Petroleum Engineering at OU, as well as the Mewbourne MTcShane, Jr., Curtis W. Mewbourne and James Cleo Thompson. Professorship in Petroleum Engineering. Mewbourne Oil Co. is the JOE MCSHANE was born in San Antonio in 1929, attended Trin - largest supporter of student scholarships and internships over the ity University and then the University of Texas, graduating with a past 25 years at OU. bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering in 1952. He moved to JAMES CLEO THOMPSON was born in 1930 in Dallas. In 1948 West Texas where he spent his career in the petroleum industry, he entered Southern Methodist University where he studied engi - primarily in waterflood development in the Permian Basin. He neering and geology. He planned to enter law school in 1952 but worked for several major oil companies, including Forest Oil and he and his father purchased 12 oil wells near Crane. Thompson was Signal Oil and Gas. In 1959, he formed the partnership Wood and sent to get the wells back into production and his fascination with McShane with B. Oliver Wood. Four years later the two men joined the people, the business and the values of the oil industry began. with W.H. Thams, a Midland geologist, to form Wood, McShane and More leases were acquired and an office was opened in Crane. In Thams. This firm acquired, developed and operated a number of 1960 when the Thompsons began drilling near Odessa, the office properties. was moved to Odessa. McShane was a pioneer in drilling coal bed methane wells into Since 1952, Thompson has been responsible for the discovery, coal formations in the Raton Basin. In the early 1990s he drilled development and unitization of such fields as the Hoban, West several deep exploration wells in Martin, Midland and Andrews Means, Furman Mascho, University 29, University 21, Slaughter, counties based on emerging 3-D seismic technology. Levelland Cowden South and many more. Today, the company op - CURTIS W. MEWBOURNE was born in 1935 in Shreveport, erates more than 925 wells and has interests in about 9,000 wells, Louisiana. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a most of which are in the Permian Basin. He was one of the first op - degree in petroleum engineering and in 1965 he founded Mew - erators to sand frac and to use rubber balls for diversion back in the bourne Oil Company. The company has drilled more than 1,000 early 1950s. In the late 1980s he was one of the smaller independ - wells in the Permian Basin and 1,400 wells in the Anadarko Basin. ents to use 3-D seismic. His commitment and innovation have led to the discovery of multi - Thompson, who died in 2010, was known as an old-school ple new resource opportunities. wildcatter who believed that a handshake sealed the deal.

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MC Energy Leaders & Museum Energy Circle Members Thursday, May 11 Midland College Midland College Energy Leaders and the Petroleum Museum’s Energy Circle members will have the opportunity to hear Dr. Sam G. Gibbs speak at Midland College on Thursday, May 11. The series is 2017 Board open to Midland College students and members of the Energy Leaders and the Energy Circle groups. of Trustees Dr. Gibbs obtained his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and his Master of Science in mathematics from Texas A&M University. While work - ing for Shell’s Research facility in Houston, he earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Rice University. Recognizing the need for improvement in Mark Philpy sucker rod pumping technology, he developed, and Shell patented, a mathe - President matical method for analyzing rod pumping operations using the wave equation. Richard E. Booth He is responsible for the invention of the SAM Well Manager, the most popular Vice President pump off control (POC) in the world today. Alan Krenek Dr. Gibbs remains active in the petroleum industry as he continues to de - Treasurer velop new technology for the petroleum industry. Dr. Gibbs is an inspiration to Billy W. Harris Dr. Sam G. Gibbs industry professionals as well as students, and you won’t want to miss this op - Secretary portunity to hear him discuss his work and his hopes and challenges for the next generation. E. Earl Baldridge, III For more information about this event, please call Carey Behrends at the Museum, 432-683- S. Clay Bomer 4403. To find out more about becoming a Petroleum Museum Energy Circle member, call Luanne Kline Boyd Thornton at the Museum, 432-683-4403 or go to our website, pbpetro.org, click on Membership and Mark Carr go to Contributing Members for information on joining the Energy Circle. Joseph de Compiegne Nick Fowler Clint Hurt Chris Lewicki Topic: Asteroid Mining John L. Kennedy Sally Kvasnicka Joe Liberty Arlen Edgar Distinguished Lecture Series Taylor Mayne Thursday, April 13 Free Admission Donny McClure The Petroleum Museum will host Chris Lewicki, Planetary Resources President and CEO, at the Toby Payne next Arlen Edgar Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, April 13. Will Porter Chris Lewicki serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Planetary Resources, Inc. and Doug Schmidt has served as its Chief Engineer. He has been closely involved with the life cycle of NASA’s Mars Explo - ration Rovers and the Phoenix Clint Walker Mars Lander. He performed Jim Woodcock system engineering develop - Max Wright ment and participated in as - sembly, test and launch operations for both Mars mis - sions. He was also Flight Direc - tor for the rovers “Spirit” and Permian Basin “Opportunity,” and the Surface Petroleum Museum, Mission Manager for Library and “Phoenix.” The recipient of two NASA Exceptional Achievement Medals, Lewicki has an asteroid Hall of Fame named in his honor: 13609 Lewicki. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aerospace engineer - ...exploration, ing from the University of Arizona. innovations Planetary Resources, Inc. is an American company whose goal is to "expand Earth's natural re - and legends... source base" by developing and deploying the technologies for asteroid mining. Chunks of primitive rocky bodies orbit relatively close to Earth. Planetary Resources developed sensors to scan these as - teroids for water, carbon, metals and other resources that can be used in space to refuel rockets, con - struct equipment and other projects. Planetary Resources is to launch its first commercial asteroid prospecting mission by 2020. Museum Members will have an exclusive opportunity to meet Chris Lewicki between 6:30 and 7 p.m. (before his program). The auditorium doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for general admission, and the program will start at 7 p.m. Admission is free; reservations are requested. The Arlen Edgar Distin - guished Lecture Series is generously sponsored by the Abell-Hanger Foundation.

Museum Bits & Bytes | First Quarter | Page 2 Special Venue Looking for Unusual Event Location?

From corporate team-building meetings or board meetings to private parties and intimate cocktail receptions, the Petroleum Museum is a unique venue that can make your event truly unforgettable. Several options throughout the museum are available depending on the size of your event. The auditorium is the perfect setting for company training sessions or large dinner parties. Consider renting the entire museum for an very spe - cial evening. The Oil Patch has had additional exterior lighting installed and is available for grand outdoor events. A casual event or an intimate dinner can take place in the café and on the terrace, overlooking the oil patch. Consider a cozy setting in the spectacular mineral gallery or an elite setting in the beautiful marine diorama. Options are limited only by your imagination. Daytime and evening rentals are available. Contact Carey Behrends, 432-683-4403, to discuss your opportunities.

Mineral Gallery Texas Home to Valuable Topaz

Topaz is one of the most valued semi-precious gemstones in the world…and it is the Texas state gemstone! Blue topaz was adopted as the state’s gemstone in 1969. Texas topaz is usu - ally colorless to white, though some of the most beautiful and startling gemstones are in the light-blue to sky-blue range. In color, size and clarity, Texas topaz is considered among the best in the United States. Naturally occurring blue topaz is actually quite rare and can be found only in the Texas Hill Country in Mason. It was ﬁrst recognized in Mason County in 1904. Old-timers remember stumbling onto the quartz-like gemstones while searching creek beds for arrowheads. Some - times the stones were so big they could be used as doorstops. It was the arrowhead that had value in those days; the topaz was just another pretty rock. Texas Topaz Mason County boasts the largest gem-quality topaz crystal ever found in North America. It Donated by is a 1,296-gram pale blue crystal that now resides in the Smithsonian Institution in Washing - Mike Steppe ton. Most pieces are considerably smaller, generally less than a couple of inches long with a di - ameter of less than an inch. This and many other minerals are featured in the Museum’s Mineral Gallery.

Exciting App! Add Museum App to cell phone

Enhance your Petroleum Museum experience with our new Petroleum Museum App! The app includes a map of the Museum with links for detailed information about exhibits. Visi - tors can also take a quiz, do a scavenger hunt, and map their path around the Museum. Links are pro - vided to allow guests to browse our website, join our email list, and ﬁnd out about upcoming events. Download the free app “Petroleum Museum” to your cell phone or tablet via the App Store or Google Play today.

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Get Ready for Summer Science, Movie Camps The Museum is excited to announce that we are expanding our Summer Science Classes into four- day Science Camps! Starting in July, there will be four sessions centered around diﬀerent scientiﬁc themes. Topics will include Robotics, STEM Art, and Earth & Space. The camps will be held Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Students will engage in age-appropriate experiments and cre - ative activities that they will build upon each day. Building a love of sci - ence develops patience, perseverance and communication skills in children. Plus, we have a lot of fun! The cost per student is $80 for Pe - troleum Museum members and $100 for non-members. To allow for in-depth learning and engagement at our Science Camps, we will be condensing Movie Camps to the month of June only. Each Movie Camp will continue to feature a movie, popcorn, experi - ment, and games. Movie Camps will be held every Tuesday in June with two time options: 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon OR 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Cost per child is $5 and adults are free! Register online at pbpetro.org.

Movie Camp Schedule Summer Science Camp Schedule June 6 “Finding Dory” July 10-13 K-2 Building Bots Robotics June 13 “Trolls” July 17-20 3-6 Building Bots Robotics June 20 “Moana” July 24-27 2-6 STEM Art June 27 “SING” July 31-Aug 3 2-6 Earth & Space

Family Science Night: Wild for Wildlife Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:30 to 8 p.m. GO WILD at our upcoming “Wild for Wildlife” Family Science Night on Thursday, April 27th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Get up close and personal with exotic wildlife as you see, touch and learn through hands-on science ex - periments, demonstrations, and creative activities. Admission is FREE. Family Science Nights are brought to you by our generous sponsors at CHEVRON. Museum Members enjoy the bonus of EARLY ADMISSION to explore WILD FUN from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

ASK Dr. Petro Have You Ever Heard of Best, Texas?

A: Sure! Best is one of a handful of ghost haps added by the irony of its name and a towns in Reagan County. Oil was discovered at novel, The Big Fist, written in 1946 by the Santa Rita #1 near Best, in 1923. The town Clyde Ragsdale, set its bad character in was reportedly named after Tom Best, an Eng - stone. lish stockholder of the Orient Railroad, which es - After the boom fizzled, population tablished a railroad switching station in the town fizzled as well, dropping to 300 by 1945. in 1924. But in the late 1950s National Supply Best mushroomed as the regional supply Company still operated an oilfield sup - center; the population grew to an estimated ply store in Best. The population of 3,500 in just two years. The rapid growth of this town in Reagan Best in 1990 was 25, and by 2010 had County helped feed the use of the commonly coined slogan: “The declined to just 1. town with the Best name in the world and worst reputation.” Per -

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ince 1975, generous con - tributions have enabled Keyword: Education the Permian Basin Pe - Education sits at the heart of any successful organization. In 2016, the troleum Museum, Li - Petroleum Museum drilled deeper into the field of education, expanding braryS and Hall of Fame to educate its offerings and retaining successful programs. In a world driven by com - and inspire thousands of visitors puterization, the Museum added robots to its line-up. Bots, bots, bots and annually. The Board of Trustees more bots for people of all ages. Youngsters thrilled at the prospect of and Staff gratefully acknowledge building a robot and watching it move. High schoolers competed against the many individuals and organiza - each other in a contest hosted by the Petroleum Museum. Meanwhile, thousands flocked to the quarterly Family Science Nights to try their tions that continue to support the hands at science experiments. Museum through their member - The education focus extended to adults with distinguished lecturers ship contributions, program spon - bringing topics ranging from dinosaurs to World War II code breakers. A sorships, and generous donations. traveling troup learned more about the Hill Country and its science. This generosity enables the Mu - And teachers – well, where would this world be without them. Teach - seum to continue to share the pe - ers are very special and collaborate with us in expanding our philosophy troleum and energy story and its of science, technology, engineering, art and math to growing minds. impact on our lives. Travel with us as we look back at what we did last year. Energy Circle Members

DIRECTOR Mindy & Joe de Compiegne Marshall & Winston, Inc. Chevron Ferrell Davis Norma J. McGrew Discovery Operating, Inc. – Don L. Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Morris Sparks NorthStar Operating Company BENEFACTOR Arlen Edgar Occidental Petroleum Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Miles Boldrick Energen Resources Corporation Opal Resources Pioneer Natural Resources EOG Resources, Inc. Permian Basin Landmen’s Association FirstCapital Bank Permian Basin Petroleum Association SUSTAINER Five States Energy Company Permian Basin Society of Human Mr. & Mrs. E. Earl Baldridge, III Great Western Drilling Company Resources Management Mr. & Mrs. Leon Jeffcoat Elizabeth Greaves Petraitis Oil & Gas, Inc. Kathy Shannon Rosalind Redfern Grover Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Russell K. Hall & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rathbone PATRON Hanley Petroleum Inc. RK Petroleum Corporation Mr. & Mrs. James Alsup Vicki & Clint Hurt Dr. & Mrs. Tulsi Dyal Singh Basic Energy Services Mr. & Mrs. Tom E. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Sparks Boyd & McWilliams Energy Group Kelly, Hart & Hallman LLP The Swallow Group Karmen & Billy Bryant Mary Kennedy Texas Tech University School of Law Donna & Jim Byerlotzer The Kent Companies Trey Resources Mr. & Mrs. Mark Carr Mr. & Mrs. Robert Landreth University Lands Concho Mr. & Mrs. Joe P. Liberty Herb Wacker ConocoPhillips Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lowder Jane Williams Cudd Energy Services Edwin H. Magruder, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James J. Woodcock

2016 Capital Stop and Listen: To Our Energy Leaders Campaign The Museum partnered with Midland College to bring the life experiences of local legend and industry leader Ted Collins, Jr. to Midland College students, Midland College Energy Leaders and Contributors the Museum’s Energy Circle members. Collins entertained the au - dience with his experiences in the industry and his thoughts for the Abell-Hanger Foundation future. The Museum looks forward to a continued partnership David H. Arrington with the Midland College Energy Leaders. Ted Collins, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. J. Camden Chancellor Ted Collins, Jr. Community National Bank To Our Distinguished Lecturers Mindy & Joe de Compiegne Mr. & Mrs. John W. Cooper, IV In 2016, the Museum was honored to continue this lecture series honoring Cudd Energy Services Arlen Edgar. Thomas E. Ewing, geoscientist and owner of Frontera Exploration Mr. & Mrs. Richard Donnelly Consultants, Inc. educated the audience on the geological concepts and evolution of Betty & Arlen Edgar Texas through time. Zonnie Gorman, recognized historian and daughter of one of Frost the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, enlightened guests with fascinating sto - Mr. & Mrs. T. Scott Hickman ries about the role the Navajo Code Talkers played during the war. National Geo - Clint & Vicki Hurt graphic speaker Nizar Ibrahim brought the Spinosaurus to life. Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. John Norwood Abell-Hanger Foundation who generously supports this educational lecture series. Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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2016 Year-end Profile • Page B Watch Youngsters Dig Into Science During the Summer Science Classes/Movie Camps Summer 2016 was scientifically spectacular! Hundreds of Permian Basin children enjoyed summer science classes and movie camps at the Museum. Sum - mer Movie Camp kept children entertained every Tuesday with a movie, science experiments and games. Summer Science Classes educated and entertained chil - dren as they enjoyed the fun side of science with class topics which included: ro - botics, geology, chemistry, biology, astronomy and wildlife. With the help of Lee High School Students in Philanthropy and Midland College Students in Phi - lanthropy we were able to provide scholarships for Summer Science Classes to children at Buckner, Big Brothers Big Sisters, High Sky Children’s Ranch and Genesis Center, and to public applicants.

Enjoying Halloween Experiencing Family Science Nights More than 550 ghosts, goblins, The Museum completed its 20th year of successful and princesses attended the Mu - Family Science Nights in 2016 welcoming more than seum’s Tricks and Treats event held 3,400 children and adults. Now a tradition, the Museum each year on Halloween evening. offers this popular event four times a year, encouraging Spirits were high as revelers “tricked families to explore the sciences together. Thank you to and treated” through the Oil Patch our long-time sponsor Chevron for underwriting Science and even discovered spooky science Nights and to the many Chevron employees who make experiments lurking around every this event such a success by volunteering their time. corner. Learning About Robots with ‘Zoo’ Exhibit and High School Competitions The Museum opened the The Petroleum Museum was pleased to part - traveling exhibit Robot Zoo in ner with MISD in hosting robotics teams from September 2016. Robot Zoo en - high schools across West Texas. The competition gages minds with interactive ani - was fierce as area students participated in the First mal robots by combining Tech Challenge League Play in December. Specta - mechanical engineering with tors experienced bright, young scientific minds at wildlife characteristics and adap - work! Thank you to NorthStar Operating Com - tations. The exhibit will be on dis - pany for sponsoring the event and encouraging play through mid-May 2017. area young people to embrace science!

2016 Contributions Mr. & Mrs. James Alsup Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Dragisic Shae Jones Rhotenberry Wellen Architects Mr. & Mrs. Barry A. Beal Echo Energy - Christian Kanady Roy E. Kimsey, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William C. Robinson Spencer Blocker Glen J. Ellis – Ellis Petroleum Emily Kleine Santa Rita Club Diane H. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Reed Gilmore Mr. & Mrs. Marc Maddox Kathy Shannon Jack Brown Estate Paula Haynes Frances Link Matthews Simon Energy Associates, LLC Mrs. Jack E. Brown Anne Herbig Charitable Fund Jessica Sosa Tim Bryson Dr. & Mrs. William Hibbitts Norma J. McGrew Joe B. Thomas Mary Lou Cassidy Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Holeva Mrs. Jack McMillan Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tighe KerryKay & Tom Cook Walter & Jere Hubbard Family James W. Mims Mike & Leslyn Wallace ConocoPhillips Foundation Mineral Investment Corporation Carole V. Warren CrownQuest Operating, LLC Ipsos Public Affairs Mr. & Mrs. Fred Newman West Texas Cruisers Club Davis, Gerald & Cremer Jennifer Jackson Opal Resources Shannon Westfall Susannah & Briggs Donaldson Johnson, Miller, & Co., P.C. Parsley Energy, L.P. Jane Williams Robert R. Donnelly Amme Jones Sarah & Mark Philpy XTO Energy

2016 Year-end Profile • Page C 2016 Endowment Contributions Arco Permian Retiree Club Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Leibrock In memory of Jim W. Adams In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell In memory of Christopher Brian House In memory of Norman Barker R. C. Banks Mr. & Mrs. Joe P. Liberty In memory of A.T. “Toby” Carleton Beach Exploration In memory of Violet & Bill Blanks In memory of Jane Clark In memory of Rudolph "Rudy" Kuzmich In memory of Perry Bolger In memory of Mary Jo Darden Mr. & Mrs. Barry Beal In memory of Robert Hillin, Sr. In memory of Jack Goodwin In memory of Rudolph "Rudy" Kuzmich In memory of Charles Perry In memory of Genevieve Libby In memory of George Staley In memory of Lucille Semple In memory of James H. Purvis Amy Bishop Kenneth Link Mr. & Mrs. James D. Moring In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell In memory of Danny Robertson In memory of Howard W. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Stephen N. Castle Sue Marshall Marian M. Mussett In memory of James H. Purvis In memory of Violet & Bill Blanks In memory of Norman Barker Mr. & Mrs. Steve Davidson In memory of Howard W. Parker Dr. & Mrs. Robert Nail In memory of H.W. & Elizabeth Davidson Jane Butler McAbee In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell In memory of A.M. “Al” Schiemenz In memory of John P. Butler Arthur Oldham Arlen Edgar Mr. & Mrs. James D. McLaughlin In memory of Fred Brown In memory of John Hendrix In memory of John T. Hampton Dan Michel In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell Mrs. Jack McMillan In memory of Ann Harges Sarah Flautt In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell Santa Rita Club In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Moore, III In memory of Carolyn Brown Kay B. Horchler In memory of Ann Harges In memory of Verne Dwyer In memory of Howard W. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Dan Pender In memory of Ann Harges Mary B. Kennedy In memory of Howard W. Parker In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell In memory of Howard W. Parker Permian Basin Geological & Geophysical Kathy Shannon Jimmy & Kim Lawson Auxiliary In memory of Ann Harges

STEAMING Through the Year Hosting Workshops The Museum was a science re - Learning to Build Bots source for educators this school year! In partnership with Region Building Bots Throughout the year classes 18, the Museum hosted the Teacher engaged children in grades K-6 in engineer - Workshop “Making Makers.” This ing challenges, team building, and robotic hands-on session enabled teachers creative design. With different themes for to experience cross-curricular each session, children looked forward to each STEAM (Science, Technology, En - class! Our STEAM (Science Technology En - gineering, Art and Math) strategies gineering Art Mathematics) educational pro - and were provided tools to foster gramming is a great way to get your kids critical thinking, creativity, commu - excited about learning and broaden their crit - nication, and collaboration. ical thinking skills. Reaching students ...and teachers.

Programming/Exhibits Hearing Mineral Experts Ruth Ann Jeffers-Calvert NorthStar Operating Company Our second annual mineral event welcomed speak - Chevron Permian Basin Area Foundation ers Dr. Robert Lavinsky, owner of The Arkenstone Helen Greathouse Charitable Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust – along with Gail and Jim Spann, mineral collectors. Dr. Trust Bank of America Lavinsky and the Spanns, all from Dallas, shared how Arthur Laengrich SM Energy they collect and invest in the unique world of minerals. Lee High School Students in Love SwimmingBear Dr. Lavinsky told stories about how his fascination for Philanthropy Tim C. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Ray del Llano Trosper Oil Field minerals as a youngster eventually turned into a career. In memory of Kenneth V. Terrell WCB Energy Co. The Spanns explained how the beauty of a natural his - Midland College Students in WTG Fuels - GASCARD tory museum lured them into building the largest min - Philanthropy eral collection in Texas. 2015 Year-end Profile • Page D Partying at Birthday Bash

The Museum’s 41st birthday was a bash to remember! Folks boot-scooted to the tunes of Ransom Rhodes, relished delicious Mexican food, and enjoyed the company of good friends. It was an evening of celebration and reflection of our last 41 years and the celebration of the great possibilities that lie ahead. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Bash!

40 Plus 1: Birthday Bash Donors 180 Petroleum, Inc. Flowerland Dee & Paul Morris Mr. & Mrs. E. Earl Baldridge, III Frost John Mosley Sarah & Damian Barrett Danny Galvan NorthStar Operating Company Basic Energy Services Laurence Gilmore Pioneer Natural Resources Norma Battenfield Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Gilmore, Jr. Denise & Will Porter Mary & Barry Beck Jenny Goble Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rathbone Carey Behrends Barbra & Trey Grafa Rhotenberry Wellen Architects Don Bishop Mr. & Mrs. David Griffin Leah & Stephen Robertson Mary & Jack Blake, Jr. J. C. Henderson Sandy & Bill Robinson Richard Booth Mr. & Mrs. Tom Henry Honorable & Mrs. Rodney Satterwhite Mike Brady Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Hernandez Kathy Shannon Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Brock Larry Hill Helen Shelton Diane Browne Bonnie & Orman Hubbard Michael Spores David Christmas Vicki & Clint Hurt Kenneth Stewart Mindy & Joe de Compiegne Laquita & Dennis Johnson Jenny & Brian Stubbs Concho Leslie & John Kennedy Wesley Sweet CrownQuest Operating, LLC Mary B. Kennedy Luanne & Randy Thornton Ferrell Davis The Kent Companies Anne & Jont Tyson L. Decker Dawson Winnie Kidd Weaver Judy Devenport Mrs. Wm. D. Kleine Dr. & Mrs. Jim Welsh Susannah & Briggs Donaldson Nancy & Joe Liberty Karen & Roy Williamson Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Donnelly Nancy & Sid Lindley Celia Wilson Hyle C. Doss Ronnie Low Jane M. Wolf Greg Drake Edwin H. Magruder, Jr. Claire & Jim Woodcock Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dutton Mrs. Jack McMillan Jacob Eldredge Kate Menaul

Thanks for YOUR Help! Many thanks go out to the businesses and individuals that made special arti - fact donations in 2016 that enhanced the Museum’s exhibits. Thank you to these people and companies who helped us tell the story of geology and petroleum in the new petroleum exhibits: NOV, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Allied Oilfield Service, Core Lab, Copco, Occidental Petroleum Corp, Dawson Geophysi - cal, and Robert James. The Museum’s Oil Patch contains the largest collection of antique oilfield equipment in the nation and serves to tell the dramatic and diverse story of the early days of the oil industry. Thank you to Joe Wright, Butch Kimbro, Dansco, Energen Resources Corp., Coastal Pipe Co., Ward Schlittler, Santa Elena Minerals, LP, Shekinah, TXON Partners, LLC, Mike Labbe, Norm Geise, Reece Albert who helped construct and populate our new “Pump Jack Walkway” to the Oil Patch. With their help, we were able to preserve and pro - Thanks for your help with our Pump Jack tect this historic equipment. walkway to the Oil Patch!

2015 Year-end Profile • Page E Contributing Members ... SUPPORTER Marian M. Mussett Mr. & Mrs. Vance Chilis Jake Howard Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Bell Nomac Drilling Dr. Michele Harmon Cobb Mr. & Mrs. David Hufferd Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dingus Ronald Parks Trina Conner Dee Jenkins Elevation Resources, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Dan Pemberton Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cook Ray Winkel John Mr. & Mrs. Dave Entzminger Permian Historical Society Mary Ann M. Cowan Robert Johnson H.P. Slagel Producing Co., LLC Production Lift Systems, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Chris Craig Amme Jones Mr. & Mrs. Bob C. Leibrock Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ryan Daniel S. Cruz Mr. & Mrs. Bob L. Jones Oncor Doug Schmidt Bobbie Cupell Luke Kenley Optima Land Services Michael Spores Mr. & Mrs. James B. Curry Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kennedy Pearl Resources LLC Roger Spotts Rae Ann Curry Kellen Kester David Tabarelli Elyse Dane Carolyn King ASSOCIATE Tim C. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Davis Clare Kollaja Jan & Roger Artley Luanne & Randy Thornton Rebecca Delgado Jade Krug Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Bishop Lauren & Justin Disney Dr. Fawn Last Mr. & Mrs. Leo Carr FAMILY Rodney Dodl Lashawn Latta Jenny Goble Mr. & Mrs. Marcelo Aguirre Thomas Dolejsi Beverly Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Trey B. Grafa Alyssa Althoff Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Donnelly Raquel Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Willard R. Green Veronica Aguilera Anguiano Mr. & Mrs. Mark Edwards Dr. LynneAnne Lowrie & Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Melzer Mr. & Mrs. Adali Aranda Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Findlay Doug Lowrie Mr. & Mrs. William L. Porter Ronnie Arispe Joshua Fine Mary Loya Phyllis Stine Ethan Ashley Mr. & Mrs. Jody Forester Brandon Loyd Williams Oil Company Megan Asmus Kimberly Frazier Lucky Services, Inc. Lisa & Matt Worden Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Ballard Jason Frost Yvonne Luna Erin Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fuentes Jeremy Lusk FRIEND Richard Bartlett Alison Galt Michelle Lytle Ginny Allen Esther van Blarcom Mr. & Mrs. Edward Garza Susan Mahoney Stacy Baker Philip Bohn Dr. Victor H. Gil Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Martin Mr. & Mrs. Carey Behrends Michele Bottlinger Matt Glass Natalie Martinez Deb Bohac Mr. & Mrs. Drew Boyer Katarina & Michael Graves George McAlpine Mr. & Mrs. Geoff Browne Mr. & Mrs. Benny Bracamonte Michael Gray Rebecca McClay Margaret Cloyd Mr. & Mrs. Tom Brahaney S. Brooke Greenwood Edwin McKinley Currier Abstract Company Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brito Channon Gregg Mr. & Mrs. William Thomas Daniel Energy Mr. & Mrs. Eric Brorman Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Guerrero McLain Diamond K Petroleum Mr. & Mrs. H. L. Brown, III Aldenea R. Hammel MEC Petroleum Corporation Jean C. Donnelly Kelly Brown Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hammond Courtney Melton Dr. Victor H. Gil Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bruner Stacie & Wesley Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Toby Melton Mr. & Mrs. Carl Harman Mr. & Mrs. Drew Boyer Ted Hannon Kathryn Menaul James C. Henderson Tricia Bugg Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Harrison James W. Mims Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hogan Betsy Bull Nathan Hartshorne Mr. & Mrs. Pat Moore Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hopkins Colette Burandt Carol Harwell Mr. & Mrs. Josh Moose Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Hyde Bryan Burinda Mr. & Mrs. Joe Haston Mr. & Mrs. Kai Murrow Alexis Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Byerley Mr. & Mrs. Tom Henry Tawnya Nahsen Mr. & Mrs. Bert Johnson Clayton Camenisch Doug Henson Suzzan Nutting Mr. & Mrs. William G. Kern Mr. & Mrs. James Chapple Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Hightower Antonina O’Dell Watson LaForce Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Char Larry Hill Chase O’Dell Michaelson Producing Company Mr. & Mrs. David Chavez Kaye B. Horchler Mr. & Mrs. Justin O’Shay

Foundations: Learn from Brown Bag Speakers Abell-Hanger Foundation Our Brown Bag Lecture series offered guests the opportunity The Beal Foundation Jack & Frances Brown Fund – to expand their knowledge on a variety of topics that included Communities Foundation of Sheriff Gary Painter’s outlook on Midland County, author Jim Texas Collett’s Postcards of Midland book and John Wojtkun, Jr.’s Cow - City of Midland boy Christmas. The Museum also presented two films this year in - ExxonMobil Foundation cluding Fractured produced by Mark Mathis and Marty Arch & Stella Rowan Callagham’s Blood and Oil. The monthly series provides guests Foundation, Inc. learning opportunities thanks to underwriting provided by Hahl TLC Foundation Proctor Charitable Trust.

2016 Year-end Profile • Page F ... Contributing Members Continued Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Orr Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rodriguez Kenneth Stewart Diane Upchurch John Ory Mr. & Mrs. Jon Rosenthal Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stitzel Mr. & Mrs. John Utter Danielle Pardue Joy Ross Debra Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Viktora Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Parks Justin Rowland Dylan Stone Martin Villegas Mr. & Mrs. Don Parmer Letty & Armin Rubio Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Stone Mr. & Mrs. Shane Warnick Tejas Patel Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Ruiz Stephanie Stone Regina Weachter Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Perea Mr. & Mrs. Tanner Schulz Debra Strauss Mrs. Floyd L. Wheeler Chad Perry Mr. & Mrs. Tom R. Scott Jessica Suckarieh James White Donna Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Sewell Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Sutton Kate & Chad Williams Martha Diane Petrek Drew Seymour Missie Swartzfage Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. David Phariss Brian Shore Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sweatt Williamson Poage Energy Lisa Sims Donna Taylor Leslie Williamson Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Protz Brian M. Sirgo Nicholas Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Wilson Christina Ramdeo Gregory Smith Ryan Taylor Jane Wolf Wesley Reinheld Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Smith Daniel Tedfamicael Glenn Womack Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Rhodes Jennifer Smith Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tighe Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Worthington Dewayne Richards Michelle Sorensen Meredith & Chris Tipton Mr. & Mrs. Bob Young Nancy & W.T. “Dub” Riley Matt Squyres Tim Truett Frances Zollinger Ruth Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Stein Danita Turner Mr. & Mrs. William C. Robinson Mike Stevens Cung Uk

REACHING out to the World Offering Tours to All Ages The Museum Education Department stayed busy throughout the year providing tours for visitors of all ages. From geology to energy to Texas history, we supplemented curricu - lum requirements for students across the Permian Basin and beyond. MISD fourth graders, the Petroleum Academy, home school groups, and students throughout Region 18 took advantage of our programming opportunities. Industry professionals used the Mu - seum for training and educating interns and new hires. Delegations from around the world – including China, Russia, Mexico and Brazil – visited the Museum. Several higher learning institutions including Midland College, Odessa College, UTPB, Texas Tech, Col - orado School of Mines, and Midwestern State University took advantage of the Museum. Local organizations such as the YMCAs, Boys and Girls Club and Manor Park residents explored the many exhibits.

Wanderers Trekking Around Texas Taking Our Show on the Road Wanderers enjoyed a spring trip to The Museum was out on the town! We participated Fredericksburg and the surrounding hill in Science Extravaganza for area sixth graders and the country learning about some of the oldest Summer Science Academy, both at Midland College, and most unique geology in central Texas. Texas Day at Bonham Elementary, Sibley Nature Cen - It was a wonderful experience of food, fel - ter, NAPE (North American Prospect Expo) in Hous - lowship and visiting sites such as the Na - ton, Permian Basin International Oil Show, and the tional Museum of the Pacific War, LBJ Midland Gem & Mineral Show. Programs also traveled Ranch National Historic Site, Hill Coun - to area private and public schools. Classroom teachers try Science Mill, Benini Sculpture Ranch choose from topics based on STEAM (Science, Technol - & Galleries, Enchanted Rock, and Garri - ogy, Engineering, Art, Math) ranging from animals, di - son Brother’s Distillery. In December, the Wanderers nosaurs, fossils, geology, Indians, and our two newest enjoyed San Angelo where they visited Old Fort Concho, classes, robotics and astronomy. The Museum’s new Museum of Fine Art and the Christoval Winery. Down - portable planetarium made reaching for the stars even town shopping and dining and a tour of the Christmas more fun while young engineers could program “cool” lights on the river put everyone in the Christmas spirit. robots with the Museum’s new robotic equipment.

2016 Year-end Profile • Page G Levels of Party On Patio The Chaparral Pit Crew Membership Fan Club gathered to honor Membership has its privileges! Jim Hall and his contribu - All members receive: tion to the world of racing. • Free Admission for you and Fan club members enjoyed a your guests catered dinner followed by • 15% discount in the Museum stories from Jim Hall and Store some of the mechanics who • Discounts on select educa - tion programs worked with him. They also MEMBERS ONLY early access experienced a Live Drive to Family Science Nights, Hal - Jim Hall and his wife Sandy, center, are surrounded by mechanics with Hall behind the wheel loween, and Special Events who have worked with Hall. of the Chaparral 2J. Contributing Membership • All of the above • 10% discount on facility rentals Chaparral Maintenance Fund Family, $60; Friend, $120; Associ - Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Angelo, Jr. Doug Henson ate, $300; Supporter, $600 Sarah & Damian Barrett Larry Hill Energy Circle Membership Dean Bell Robert Hoemke • All of the above James J. Bjaloncik Richard Hofer • One (1) free daytime facility Bruce Brady John Hufford rental Lee Brister Leon Jeffcoat • 15% discount on all other fa - Porter Brownlee Dennis R. Johnson, Sr. cility rentals Tim Bryson Brian Kessler • Exclusive Energy Circle James D. Coker Mr. & Mrs. Joe P. Liberty events Bill Coombes Ronnie Low Patron, $1,000; Sustainer, $2,500; Pat Cox Alan Marquette Charlie Semple Benefactor, %,000; Director, Richard Cross Jon Martens Dan Sherrod $10,000 Ferrell Davis Terry McCormick Kenneth R. Shugart Corporate Membership Dan DeLong John E. Meyer Debra Stahl • All of the above Brian Mac Donald Sergio Michel Scott Steelman • 10% discount on facility Arlen Edgar Gary Monetti Morris Sutton rentals Mark Edgar Robert Newman Wesley Sweet Associate, $300; Supporter, $600 Jim Edwards Paul Nieman Lordinie Thomas Energy Circle Membership Dan Ehrhorn Will Nixon Tom Thornell • All of the above Fred W. Giffels Phil Pradiso Faron Thibideaux • One (1) free daytime facil - Jim Gillham Earl Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Walker ity/grounds rental David Grace Mark Pethke Andy Wallace • 15% discount on all other fa - Leslie Gulledge Mr. & Mrs. Bob Price Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. cility rentals Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hale John Ridings Wilkinson, Jr. • Featured company logo in Jeremy Hammond Mr. & Mrs. William C. Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Museum publications and web - William Head Robinson Williamson, Jr. site Mike Hedrick Jakob Schroeter Kevin Woeller • Exclusive Energy Circle events Patron, $1,000; Sustainer, $2,500; Benefactor, $5,000; Director, Collaborating 2017 Petroleum $10,000. Organizations: Hall of Fame: Innovators Society Midland Gem & Mineral Society SM Energy Membership Additional NAPE Weaver For Young Professionals be - Permian Basin International tween 20 and 40 years of age. Oil Show Support • All of the above Permian Basin Petroleum • One (1) free daytime facil - Association ity/grounds rental West Texas Cruisers • 15% discount on all other fa - cility rentals • Exclusive Energy Circle Every effort was made to produce an accurate listing of contributors for events this publication. If your name has been misspelled or has not been listed to Individual, $100; Family, $150 CALL US: your satisfaction, please call Luanne Thornton at 432-683-4403 or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. 2016 Year-end Profile • Page H Expanding Our Education Department

Putting a New Spin on Education Hall Next time you are in the Museum, check out the updated Education Hall! Over the holi - days, the walls were painted bright colors to stimulate learning. New chairs and tables were purchased with funding from the Pevehouse Foundation , accommodating our growing pro - grams and to allow for more versatility within the room. The Education Hall looks amazing and will continue to engage community education!

Providing Trunks for Teachers Adding LEGOS Equipment! Petroleum Museum Education Trunks are This spring we have new equipment including designed to increase and enhance hands-on Lego Robotics and Ozobots! We are incorporating science, math, and literacy lessons taught in these into our Build - classrooms, and promote active learning ing Bots Robotics & among students. These trunks will be a re - Engineering Funlabs source for teachers by providing easy access on the first Tuesday to hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engi - of each month neering, & Math) lesson plans aligned with through May. Thank the TEKS and all materials needed for the les - you to the son. Teachers and schools will be able to Greathouse Founda - check out trunks on a first- come, first-serve tion for providing basis. Trunks currently available include: Geol - grant funding to pur - ogy, Astronomy, and Robotics. For more infor - chase our new Lego mation, contact the Education Department. equipment. Building Bots enables children to engage in engineering challenges, team building, and robotic creative design. With different themes for each ses - sion, your child will enjoy every session! This STEAM Offering Special Class and Tour Packages (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) The Museum now offers a Class and Tour group package! The educational programming is a great way to get your package includes a one-hour tour of the Museum followed by a one- kids excited about learning. Open to students in hour class or program in the Museum’s Education Hall. The following grades K-6. programs or classes are currently available with the Class and Tour March 7 April 4 May 2 Package: Geology, Animals, Astronomy, Dinosaurs, and Robotics. All 5:30 to 7●:30 p.m. ● packages are aligned with the TEKS Standards for elementary age stu - Museum Members: $20 Non-Members: $25 dents. Call Olivia Thompson, 432-683-4403, for more information. Register online at www.p●bpetro.org!

Volunteer Heath Learning West Texas Eco-System ita the Iguana relaxes on Sarah Heath’s head, ence,” she said. “I come in and feed the animals and the tail dangling down the volunteer’s back. do some handling with them to keep them friendly.” It’s pRart of the process to get Rita socializing with visi - Rita the Iguana at 3 years old isn’t full grown and tors of all ages who drop by the Petroleum Museum. Sarah laughingly calls the reptile “in her awkward Growing up in Durango, Colorado, Sarah has al - teenage years. She is a little rough around the edges. ways loved animals. She focused on environmental She has a lot of potential and she’s fantastic when education during her undergraduate studies in you get her in-hand. I get smacked by her tail occa - Wyoming and graduate studies at Southern Oregon sionally. But when I make a break-through with her, University. When her ﬁancé was hired by the Sibley it’s rewarding.” Nature Center in Midland, Sarah made the move to She calls the hedgehog and King the king snake West Texas. She soon discovered this area has a com - “sweethearts. The prairie dogs Shirley and Laverne pletely diﬀerent eco-system than the northwest. were new for me. They are very cuddly and will crawl In August Sarah met Stacie Hanna, director of ed - right up on you.” ucation and marketing for the Petroleum Museum. The museum is a good outlet for Sarah’s skills. Sarah soon began visiting the museum three times a “This is something I want to keep doing as long as I’m Sarah Heath and week and is learning how to handle animals not in Midland. It’s been such a great experience and I’ve Rita: Hanging Out found in Oregon, such as the cottontail rabbit. had a lot of fun. Even the smallest guys can teach you Together “I want to keep up my animal handling experi - something,” she said.

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Museum Hosts STEM Workshop The Museum partnered with Re - gion 18 to host 40 teachers from schools across the region to promote cross curricular STEM (Science-Tech - nology-Engineering-Math) strategies during a STEM Art & Building Scientiﬁc Literacy teacher workshop on Febru - ary 25. Teachers always have free ad - mission at the Petroleum Museum!

Shown from left are James White, Kathy Shan - non, Mike Gusler, Fabian Hinojos and TELLING OUR Stephanie Gonzales. STORY: The annual NAPE meeting in Houston GTihfe tPe torolefu mN Museeuwm is thWe prouhd oewneerl os f a draws thou - 2010 Ford F-150. Thanks to the eﬀorts of Halliburton and sands of indus - Mike Gusler, the Museum can now complete projects try people and covering the 34 acres of Museum grounds. Halliburton provides an op - delivered the truck in February to the Museum in pristine portunity to tell condition and ready to go to work. Facilities Manager the story of the James White accepted the vehicle on behalf of the Mu - Petroleum seum. Museum. At - tending were, “This truck replaces our very tired and failing 1996 from left, Stacie work vehicle and will help us complete the great projects Hanna, Kathy we are working on in our Oil Patch,” White said. The Mu - Shannon and seum is very grateful to Halliburton and its support of the Luanne Museum over the years. Thank you! Thornton.

APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE Memorials We want to give a round of applause to the following Memorial contributions Fred Brown friends, companies and businesses. Their in-kind contribu - to the Petroleum Museum Arthur Oldham tions of time, assistance or services are appreciated: are deposited in the perma - McDonald Observatory: nent endowment fund to pro - John P. Butler Judy Meyer vide ongoing tribute to the Jane Butler McAbee UTPB: individuals recognized in Dr. Douglas Young Midland College: bold. Donors are listed below H.W. and Elizabeth Davidson Dr. Brian Flowers, Dr. Paul Mangum & Dr. Jeremy Lusk the honoree. Contributors Mr. & Mrs. Steve Davidson Region 18: from November 29, 2016, Martha Alexander through February 20, 2017, Danny Robertson Genco Services: were: Kenneth Link Brad Meggison Halliburton Energy Services: IN MEMORY OF... A.M. “Al” Schiemenz Mike Gusler Norman Barker Mr. & Mrs. Steve Davidson Bison Drilling Company: Marian M. Mussett Rusty Smith General: P.B. Geological & Geophysical Bricks 4 Kidz, West Texas Astronomers, Susan May, Mid - Auxiliary land Gem & Mineral Society, Junior League of Midland Santa Rita Club

Museum Bits & Bytes | First Quarter | Page 6 APNRIL otableJu neD 6 ates April 4 Movie Camp: “Finding Dory” Building Bots 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon OR 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Robotics & Engineering Fun Lab $5 per child, ages 5 and up 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 13 Grades K-6 Movie Camp: “Trolls” Pre-registration required. For more information or to 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon OR 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. register online, visit www.pbpetro.org. $5 per child, ages 5 and up April 18 June 20 Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series Brown Bag Lunch & Video Series William “Bill” Wren, McDonald Observatory “Black Gold” “Dark Skies Initiative in the Oilfield” 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission; drinks & dessert provided. Free admission; drinks & dessert provided. Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust June 20 April 27 Movie Camp: “Moana” Family Science Night: “Wild for Wildlife” 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon OR 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. $5 per child, ages 5 and up 6 p.m. Early Admission for MEMBERS ONLY June 27 Hands-on Science Experiments & Activities Movie Camp: “SING” Free Admission. 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon OR 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Sponsor: Chevron $5 per child, ages 5 and up . JULY MAY July 10-13 May 2 Summer Science Class: “Building Bots Robotics” Building Bots 8 a.m. to 12 noon Robotics & Engineering Fun Lab Museum members, $80; Non-members, $100 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must be entering kindergarten through 2nd grade Grades K-6 Pre-registration required. Go to www.pbpetro.org Pre-registration required. For more information or to or contact Education Department at register online, visit www.pbpetro.org. [email protected]. May 9 July 17-20 Petroleum Hall of Fame Summer Science Class: “Building Bots Robotics” Induction Ceremony and Dinner 8 a.m. to 12 noon Ticketed Event. Sponsorship/Underwriting Opportunities. Museum members, $80; Non-members, $100 For information contact Luanne Thornton at 432-683-4403 Must be entering 3rd through 6th grade or [email protected]. Pre-registration required. Go to www.pbpetro.org May 11 or contact Education Department at Energy Circle Event [email protected]. Midland College & Petroleum Museum Present: July 18 Dr. Sam Gibbs Brown Bag Lunch & Video Series Reservations Required “At the Edge of the Volcano” For more information on becoming an Energy Circle 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. member, contact Luanne Thornton, 432-683-4403 Free admission; drinks & dessert provided. May 23 Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series July 24-27 Susan Spratlen, Vice President Summer Science Class: “STEM Art” Pioneer Natural Resources 8 a.m. to 12 noon “How Cities and Companies Work Together” Museum members, $80; Non-members, $100 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be entering 2nd through 6th grade Free admission; drinks & dessert provided. Pre-registration required. Go to www.pbpetro.org Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust or contact Education Department at [email protected]. JUNE July 31-August 3 June 3 Summer Science Class: “Earth & Space” Party on the Patio 8 a.m. to 12 noon Chaparral Fan Club Members Only Museum members, $80; Non-members, $100 Live Drive of Chaparral 2; Dinner with Jim Hall Must be entering 2nd through 6th grade For information on becoming a Chaparral Fan Club Pre-registration required. Go to www.pbpetro.org member, contact Luanne Thornton, 683-4403. or contact Education Department at [email protected].

For more information about any of these programs or events, contact the Petroleum Museum at 432-683-4403 or www.pbpetro.org.

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KATHY SHANNON LETTY RUBIO Executive Director Office Manager LUANNE THORNTON MARA BLAND Development Director Program Coordinator STACIE HANNA OLIVIA THOMPSON Education/Marketing Tours/Outreach Coordinator Director JENNY STUBBS CAREY BEHRENDS Guest Services Coordinator Programs/Rentals Director BROOKE GREENWOOD LISA WORDEN Museum Store Assistant Finance Manager JACOB ELDREDGE JAMES WHITE Facilities Assistant Facilities Manager KEITH DOUCET TIFFANY BRADLEY Chaparral Specialist Collections Manager LANA CUNNINGHAM CHANNON GREGG Public Relations Consultant Museum Store Manager Spring into science with some of our new educational children’s merchandise. Choose from unique books, Nanoblocks, and hands- Museum Bit & Bytes is published quarterly by on science instruments to engage the budding scientists in your life. the Petroleum Museum. For more information We are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 call 432-683-4403 or visit the website at to 5 p.m. on Sunday or shop online at pbpetro.org/shop anytime. pbpetro.org. 3/17 Shop for a cause this spring by supporting the Museum through pur - chases made in the Museum Store.