2011 ANNUAL REPORT Otheklahoma GEOLOGICAL 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION Students Teachers Schools

OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION 2011 ANNUAL REPORT OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION Students Teachers Schools

OurWhat an Chairman’sexciting year this has been forMessage the Foundation. This past year was one of challenges, continued growth, and accomplishments. To address these challenges, the Directors voted enthusiastically to change the name of the Foundation from the Oklahoma City Geological Foundation to the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Our name change will strengthen our resolve and commitment to better serve all students, teachers and schools throughout the state of Oklahoma. The Foundation has a strong team of enthusiastic and talented leaders who are committed to promoting earth science and the study of geology in our schools. Our main focus is directed toward the students and educators who are involved in these programs. Throughout this Annual Report and in the additional materials that you will receive during the remainder of the year, you will see this theme of commitment and leadership from the Board of Directors repeated time after time. With a long-term perspective always in mind, together we can create a stronger and better education for students of all ages. In brief, the Foundation’s net asset value continued to increase through wonderful gifts from our donors, coupled with the Board’s diligent and effective investment management. Even as assets grew, the Foundation was still able to more than double its annual disbursements in 2010 from those made in 2009. This fact alone makes 2010 a huge success. New endowments were also established in 2010 and are described in more detail within this Report. As announced last year, the Foundation is supporting the Oklahoma City Geological Society and the 2011 AAPG Mid-Continent Section Meeting in early October of this year. Most of the Directors are involved in some way to help produce one of the best Meetings ever. Our Annual Awards Banquet, Legends’ Dinner, and Directors’ Christmas Reception continue to grow in size and importance and are always well-attended highlights of the year. Over the past year, as in prior years, we were able to provide benefits to many students, teachers, and schools in Oklahoma. In the case of some of our recipients, the financial assistance provided by the Foundation was their sole source of support and allowed them to keep pursuing their dreams. These results are made possible only from the generosity of our many past and current donors. Whether your gifts help to energize the next generation of leaders, promote earth science and geological studies, support the work of our educators, or simply help to fulfill the dreams of our students and teachers, your commitment to the mission and vision of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation truly does make a difference. In a letter to the Foundation, one of last year’s endowment recipients stated, “I look forward to one day being able to support young geoscience majors as the Foundation has done for me because it truly does make a difference.” This Annual Report is offered in deepest gratitude and recognition of your support. Warm personal regards,

1 Thomas C. Cronin, Chairman Our Mission & Vision Statements The Mission of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation is to support, exclusively within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3),Our Mission charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities with the primary emphasis in the science of geology and related fields.

Since Foundation’s founding in 1993, funding programs in science education have always been of a high priority. TheOur Founding Vision Directors envisioned the Foundation as a primary funding source that directly benefits numerous programs for students, teachers and schools that are involved in the earth sciences.

With those funding objectives in mind, the Foundation has annually provided scholarships, awards and grants throughout Oklahoma to students enrolled in elementary and high schools and undergraduate and graduate programs in college; along with many programs that support teachers and educational institutions.

The initial programs of the Foundation, such as the Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment, the Suzanne Takken Memorial Fund, and the Science Fair Awards have exemplified the goals and objectives of our Charter Members.

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 The Foundation provides support to programs geared were created to foster awareness and to encourage to students of all ages but will be concentrating on participation in earth science programs for students, Programs for younger students in the future. teachers and schools. 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 the members of the Oklahoma Geological Society, students, and local professionals. In 2007, the Foundation added a new program for college students - the Herbert G. and Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Scholarship.

In 2008, the Philip Boyle Foundation and the Oklahoma Geological Foundation Elementary and Secondary School Endowment, and the John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment were established. The focus of these programs was on elementary and secondary education.

In 2010, the Foundation established the Charles E. Branham Geological Library Endowment, which will support libraries and programs in elementary and secondary schools, as well as the Society’s Library. The Foundation also joined 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 Education” program. It’s an exciting program whereby each October, in conjunction with Earth Science Week, lesson plans on subjects concerning the science of geology, energy and other earth science issues. More than 700 schools and 15,000 students will be exposed to this program on an annual basis.

The Directors are committed to the growth of the Foundation. By expanding traditional programs and establishing new ones, we are always mindful of the mission of the Foundation and the importance our programs have to students, teachers and schools in our communities. 2 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION Students Teachers Schools

Thomas C. Cronin, Chairman, CEO K. Stewart Exploration LLC (405) 475-9010 [email protected] The Foundation’s Directors Joel A. Alberts, Director and Secretary Lance R. Ruffel, Director, Treasurer, & Chairman, Chief Geologist Finance Committee H. Huffman & Company CEO, Lance Ruffel Oil and Gas Corporation (405) 642-6900 (405) 239-7036 [email protected] [email protected]

Michael R. Root, Director and Jason F. Hamilton, Director and Chairman, Corporate Development Chairman, Programs & Endowments CEO, TerraQuest Corporation Geoscience Manager, CFO, WEATHERBANK, INC. Le Norman Operating LLC (405) 359-0773 (405) 241-1831 [email protected] [email protected]

J. Mark Lester, Director Lawrence H. Davis, Director Geological Consultant Executive Vice President Chesapeake Energy Corporation Map Royalty, Inc. (405) 879-9253 (405) 516-7600 [email protected] [email protected]

Joel Alberts, Lance Ruffel, Mark Lester, Larry Davis (back row, left to right) 3 Tom Cronin, Jason Hamilton, and Michael Root (front row, left to right). Our Foundation’s Financial Condition, as of December 31, 2010

The primary objective of the Oklahoma Geological The Policy has four directives that serve to: Foundation is to provide financial support to maximize the capital preservation of the invested students, teachers and schools involved in the earth funds; minimize the funds against the erosion from sciences. The Foundation also supports programs that inflation; maximize the generation of annual income; encourage the awareness of the science of geology, and maximize the capital appreciation of the invested as well as fostering training, education and career funds. development in earth science studies. These directives have allowed the Foundation As a result of prudent investment management to maintain a portfolio of high-quality equity and improved conditions in the financial markets investments and fixed-income securities. The asset during the last half of 2010, the net asset value of allocation of the Foundation’s accounts between the the Foundation increased to $1,080,118. This figure two categories allows for the continued growth of the represents an increase of $160,159 year over year. value of the accounts while maintaining the stability Currently, the financial investments of the Foundation of income expectations through time. are held in a combination of cash instruments and equities. The Foundation’s asset allocation model for its investments is shown below, as well as the returns For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, the for the last two years. The Foundation’s Investment annual total income was $175,656. Of this amount, Committee and Portfolio Manager, BancFirst donations totalled $139,262 (or 79%), interest and Investment Group, continually monitor the fund dividend income was $30,839 (or 18%), with ticket allocations and investment returns, and rebalances sales to the Foundation’s events, $5,555 (or 3%). the Foundation’s investments as needed. Over the last five years, due to the generosity of donors, the Foundation has received an average of ASSET ALLOCATION TARGETS FOR $164,876 per year. INVESTED FUNDS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010

The expenses incurred during 2010 totaled $73,820. TARGET RANGE ACTUAL RANGE Of this amount, our 2010 Awards and Scholarships accounted for $46,500 (or 63%), normal operating Equity (70%): 60 – 80% 75.50% expenses were $11,504 (or 16%), the Legends’ Dinner Fixed income (30%): 20 – 40% 24.41% was $8,300 (or 11%), our Spring Awards Banquet was $4,639 (or 6%) and the Foundation’s receptions totaled $2,877 (or 4%). INVESTMENT RETURNS

The total amount of the Awards and Scholarships Year ending: 2009 2010 distributed by the Foundation each year is dependent upon the donations received in the prior fiscal Foundation Accounts: 30.0% 16.8% year and the requests for support presented to the Class Blended Benchmark: 20.5% 12.6% Foundation. The total disbursements of $46,500 distributed in 2010 compares with total disbursements of $17,195, $18,500, and $14,500, respectively, for The Investment Policy is available for review on the 2009, 2008, and 2007. Foundation’s web site:

The Investment Policy, implemented by the Directors www.okcgeofoundation.org of the Foundation in 2009, is designed to ensure that existing and future funds managed by the Foundation Also listed on the web site are other documents will provide ample annual income to provide for pertaining to the operation of the Foundation. If you its charitable purposes in perpetuity, regardless of should have any questions, please feel free to contact existing economic or market conditions. one of the Directors.

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THE FREDERICK H. & LOIS M. KATE ENDOWMENT AWARDS

The flagship of the Foundations funds and endowments, the Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment, was established in May, 1996, by Fritz and Lois Kate to endow pre-college awards programs directed through the Oklahoma City Geological Society. Since 1996, the endowment has continued to fund these awards, and has ultimately expanded to include college level awards. Because of the continued success of the Kate Awards, this endowment has been the model used for the establishment of future endowments and scholarships for the Foundation.

Fritz and Lois Kate were not only Charter Members of the Foundation; they were the heart and soul of the organization in the early years. Mr. Kate was a The Foundation’s Tom Cronin is shown presenting very active member of the Oklahoma City Geological Brian Smith with his ceremonial check from the Society. He served in many capacities and on the Frederick and Lois Kate Award, in May 2011. Board of the Society. He was recognized as an honorary member of the Geological Society in 2001. In 2007, he was honored by the Foundation as one of its Legends at its inaugural Legends’ Dinner. Mr. Kate died in 2003.

Students from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma have received over $40,000 in cash awards from the Kate Endowment.

THE FREDERICK H. & LOIS M. KATE EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE AWARDS

The Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Excellence in Earth Science Awards was established to support pre-college students and programs in the Oklahoma City schools. The principle focus of this Award is to foster and expand the long-standing Science Fair Awards as directed by the Oklahoma City Geological Society. This program has been in existence since 1956, originally called the Certificates of Merit and then later the EasonA wards. The first awards were $10.00, and were given to 16 senior and junior high school students of Oklahoma City.

The Kate Award is given in conjunction with the Foundation’s Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, which were established in 2006. Both Awards serve to foster a strong interest to attend college

5 and pursue studies in the geosciences in younger students. Our Funds & Endowments THE SUZANNE TAKKEN MEMORIAL FUND

Bonnie and Dennis Smith, Ralph Espach, Jr., and Robert Northcutt established the Suzanne Takken memorial fund in 1998 to honor the memory of Suzanne Takken. Ms. Takken was a highly respected independent geologist in Oklahoma City.

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 very active in professional organizations on the national level. In 1982, she was recognized as an honorary member of the society. Suzanne Takken was also a Charter member of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Ms. Takken died in 1997. In 2009, the Foundation presented its Legends’ Award to Ms. Takken posthumously.

The Fund provides yearly grants-in-aides to women attending college and pursuing careers in the geosciences, and especially in the field of geology. Since the inception of the Fund, students have received over $30,000 to assist in their educational endeavors.

The 2011 Suzanne Takken Memorial Award winner, Natalie E. Gentry, receives the ceremonial check for $7,500 from the Foundation’s Joel Alberts.

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THE HERBERT G. & SHIRLEY A. DAVIS OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

The Herbert G. and Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship was established in December, 2007. It endows undergraduate- and graduate-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 majors and independents, as well as being a geological consultant for a number Michael Parks receives his Herbert G. and Shirley A. Davis of years. Mr. Davis is an active member OSU Scholarship ceremonial award from Foundation of the Oklahoma City Geological Society Director, Larry Davis, in the amount of $2,000. and the AAPG, as well as other civic and industry organizations. Mr. Davis continues to serve these organizations in many capacities. Mr. Davis was honored with the Foundation’s Legends’ Award in November 2009. The Davis Geology Scholarship is more than an endowment providing funds for deserving students at Oklahoma State University. Herb and Shirley interact with the recipients of the Scholarship with the intent of providing guidance and direction as the students pursues careers in the field of geology. The Endowment is truly a unique experience for students majoring in Geology.

THE JOHN GATCHELL EARTH SCIENCE TEACHING ENDOWMENT

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 stimulate and reward science teachers and their students in pre-college earth science studies, with specific emphasis on studies conducted in middle and high schools

John Gatchell was a widely respected exploration geologist in Oklahoma City, whose passion was not only generating prospects, but mentoring young geologists as they pursued their professional careers. Mr. Gatchell tutored young children in the science of geology throughout his career. He was a born teacher and enjoyed nothing more than educating the young mind. Mr. Gatchell was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and a Charter Member of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. John Gatchell died in 2008.

The Foundation will direct funding from the Endowment to sponsoring science workshops and clinics for teachers, as well providing teaching aids, books and other materials necessary to foster geology and 7 earth science curricula. THE Our Funds & Endowments EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION AWARDS

Jason F. & Julie D. Hamilton and the Oklahoma Geological Foundation established the Excellence in Earth Science Awards in 2006. The fund is an extension of the long standing Science Fair Awards which the Oklahoma City Geological Society established in 1956.

Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton and the Foundation created the Fund to stimulate and reward excellence in earth science education in middle school and high school levels. Mr. Hamilton also served as chairman of the Grants-In-Aid Committee for the Geological Society prior to being a director of the Foundation.

The Excellence in Earth Science Fund supported the State Olympiad Tournament in 2008. That tournament allowed students to compete head-to- head in events and projects that are related to the science of geology. Committee members have also assisted in the judging of geology-related events at various Science Fairs throughout Oklahoma. The fund continues to support teacher workshops that are associated with earth science projects.

In recent years, the Fund has recognized teachers from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, and Jenks High School in Tulsa, for their work and support in earth science studies.

In May of 2011, Foundation Director, Jason Hamilton, presents EESE Awards to:

Ms. Sharron Wolf (top), Cheyenne Middle School, Edmond, OK, $3,000 for an outdoor pond and streambed.

Mr. Travis Hurst (middle), Edmond North High School, Edmond, OK,$1,000 for rock, mineral and fossil sets.

Mr. Brad Sanders (bottom), Putnam City North High School, Oklahoma City, $5,350 for earth science teaching materials.

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THE PHILIP BOYLE FOUNDATION & THE Our OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL Funds & Endowments FOUNDATION ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT The Philip Boyle Foundation, together with the Oklahoma Geological Foundation, established the Elementary and Secondary School Endowment in 2008. The Endowment provides financial assistance to teachers to establish earth science programs in elementary, middle and high schools. The Endowment also provides ongoing support to earth science teachers to enhance and expand their existing earth science programs.

Mr. Boyle was a prominent geologist in Oklahoma City. He was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society and a Charter Member of the Oklahoma Geological Foundation. Mr. Boyle died in 2000

The Philip Boyle Foundation was established in 1989 to

carry on the legacy of Mr. Boyle’s philanthropy by supporting various charities that operate in central Oklahoma.

The Boyle Foundation has provided funding for the Philip Boyle Tree House at the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Center for Children and Families, Inc. and the Children Center in Bethany.

Funds from this Endowment will be used to support workshops, and special teacher and students projects, as well as to purchase books and other teaching aids for both existing and new earth science programs in both elementary and secondary schools.

9 Our Annual Lecture Series Events THE KENNETH STEWART CRONIN LECTURE FUND

The Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Fund was established in 2006 by Thomas C. Cronin in honor and memory of his father, Kenneth Stewart Cronin. The Fund provides the financial support for the Oklahoma Geological Foundation’s Lecture Series, as well as events produced by the Oklahoma City Geological Society.

The function the Lecture Series is to disseminate timely geologic information on current exploration plays and topics of high common interest within the geosciences by hosting distinguished lecturers with national and international acclaim at the Oklahoma City Geological Society functions, the Foundation’s Awards Banquet and the Legends’ Dinner. In 2010, the Fund began Dr. Donald L. Gautier, USGS Menlo Park supporting an annual geoscience workshop. discussing Alaska Exploration at the Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Event The Lecture Series is fittingly named after Mr. Cronin, in November 2010. whose early career came under the influence and tutelage of the legendary oil finders Ira Cram and Theron Warsson. Mr. Cronin explored domestically, as well as internationally, and he and his teams were credited with a number of exploration successes, including West Poison Spider in Wyoming, Adena in Colorado, and Lisbon in Utah.

Speakers for the Lecture Series Events have included: ~ David Curtiss, from AAPG’s Geo D.C. Office Washington, D.C.; ~ Dr. Donald L. Gautier, USGS, in Menlo Park, CA; ~ Dr. G. Randy Keller, OGS Director and State OK Geologist, Professor of Geophysics and McCol- lough Chair, University of Oklahoma; ~ Dwight “Clint” Moore, Vice President, Corporate Development, ION Geophysical, Houston, TX; ~ Dr. Philip H. “Pete” Stark, Vice President of Industry Relations, IHS, Inc., Denver, CO; ~ Glen E. Sweetnam, Director of the International, Economic, and Greenhouse Gases Division, EIA, Washington, D.C.; ~ Paul Logan, London, Chief Geologist, Heritage Oil, Ltd., London; and ~ Arthur Berman, a well-known Houston Geologist

Mr. David Curtiss, Director of AAPG’s Geoscience and Energy Office, Washington, D.C. presenting “America’s Elusive Search for a National Energy Policy,” during the Foundation’s Kenneth Stewart Cronin Lecture Series in May of 2011. 10 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION Students Teachers Schools

Our 2008 Activity: $18,500 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $5,000 Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Mr. Chris Althoff, Oklahoma University undergraduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. James Forgotson Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $5,000 Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Courtney Baker, Oklahoma State University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Anna Cruse Master’s Thesis: Timing Extension in the Menderes Massif in Western Turkey Using Electron Microprobe, Ion Microprobe and Cathodoluminescence Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $5,000 Date given: May 15, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma Awarded for the purchase of equipment and materials for the School’s science lab Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500 Date given: March 29, 2008 Recipient: Ms. Morgan Unrast, Oklahoma State University undergraduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, Given March 1, 2008, for State Olympiad Recipients: Mayfield Middle School Science Olympiad Team, $100 Putnam City High School Science Olympiad Team, $100 Putnam City North High School Science Olympiad Team, $100 Western Oaks Middle School Science Olympiad Team, $100

Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City; Science Olympiad Team Leader, $600 Teacher Award

Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Earth Science Teacher, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City; Science Olympiad Team Leader, $1,000 School Award

11 Our Annual Awards, Scholarships & Grants Our 2009 Activity: $17,195 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $5,000 Date given: May 7, 2009 Recipient: Alisan Templet, Oklahoma University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Gerilyn S. Soreghan Master’s Thesis: Provenance and Depositional Setting of the Blaine Formation, Northwestern Oklahoma Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $5,000 Date given: May 7, 2009 Recipient: Nabanita Gupta, Oklahoma University post-graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Roger Slatt Master’s Thesis: Factors Controlling Geomechanical Properties of Fine-Grained Rocks Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $3,500 Date given: May 7, 2009 Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma Awarded for the purchase of equipment and materials for the School’s science lab Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500 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 Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards Date given: April 18, 2009 Recipient: Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Science Teacher Award, $965; “Earthy Connections” Earth Science Teacher Workshop, creator/presenter, $500; “Earthy Connections” Earth Science Teacher Workshop costs, $465 Thomas C. Cronin Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $615 Date given: April 18, 2009 Recipient: Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, “Earthy Connections,” Earth Science Teacher Workshop Robert Klabzuba Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $615 Date given: April 18, 2009 Recipient: Ms. Lesa Rohrer, Putnam City High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, “Earthy Connections,” Earth Science Teacher Workshop 12 OTheKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION Students Teachers Schools

Our 2010 Activity: $46,500 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $7,500; Given May 6, 2010 Recipient: Mr. Brian Varacchi, Oklahoma State University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette Master’s Thesis: Seismic Characterization of the Woodford Shale Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $7,500; ; Given May 6, 2010 Recipient: Ms. Morgan Unrast, Oklahoma University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jay Gregg Mater’s Thesis: Sedimentology and Diagenesis of Lower Mississippian Carbonate Mud Mounds in the Ozark Region, North America Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $4,000; Given May 6, 2010 Recipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Awarded for teaching equipment and materials for the science lab Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $1,500; Given May 6, 2010 Recipient: Mr. John A. Green, Oklahoma State University graduate student Faculty Facilitator: Dr. Jim Puckette Mater’s Thesis: Reservoir Quality of the Barnett Shale Based on Chemical Stratigraphy Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards, $1,000; Given May 6, 2010 Recipient: Ms. Miranda Suvak: Jenks High School, Jenks, Oklahoma Thomas C. Cronin Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Given February 2, 2010 Robert Klabzuba Personal Scholarship Program (PSP), $1,000; Given February 2, 2010 Philip Boyle Foundation & Oklahoma City Geological Foundation, Elementary & Secondary School Endowment, $2,000: Given February 2, 2010 The John Gatchell Earth Science Teaching Endowment, $1,000; Given February 2, 2010 The Oklahoma City Geological Foundation, Non-Directed Funds, $5,000; Given February 2, 2010: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Education: Oklahoma Rocks ! The Oklahoma City Geological Foundation, $15,000; Non-Directed Funds, Given October 14, 2010: OPUBCO Communications Group, supporting their program: Newspapers in Education: Oklahoma

13 Rocks ! Our Annual Awards, Scholarships & Grants Our 2011 Activity, as of June 1st: $30,450 Frederick H. and Lois M. Kate Endowment Award, $7,500 Date given: May 5, 2011 Recipient: Brian J. Smith, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma OSU Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jay Gregg Master’s Thesis: Study on the Diagenesis of the Lower Cochrane Formation- Hunton Group (West Carney Hunton Field, OK) in Order to Verify Inundations and Exposures of the Lower Cochrane Suzanne Takken Memorial Award, $7,500 Date given: May 5, 2011 Recipient: Natalie Ellyce Gentry, Charlottesville, Virginia OSU Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jay Gregg Master’s Thesis: Carbonate Hosted Sulfide Mineralization in the Southwest Davis Zinc Field, Southern Oklahoma Beth Cronin Elementary School Endowment, $4,100 Date given: May 5, 2011 Ricipient: Ms. Shireen Spurr, Special Services/Science Lab Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond, Oklahoma Awarded for the purchase of equipment and materials for the School’s science lab Herbert G. & Shirley A. Davis Oklahoma State University Geology Scholarship, $2,000 Date given: May 5, 2011 Recipient: Michael Parks, Mounds, Oklahoma OSU Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Puckette Master’s Thesis: Reservoir Properties of Des Moinesian (Marmaton) Granite Wash, Buffalo Wallow Field, Hemphill County, Texas. Excellence in Earth Science Education Awards Date given: May 5, 2011 Recipient: Mr. Travis Hurst, Earth Science Teacher, Edmond North High School, Edmond, Oklahoma $1,000 awarded for the purchase of rock, mineral and fossil sets

Recipient: Ms. Sharron Wolf, Science Teacher, Cheyenne Middle School, Edmond, Oklahoma $3,000 awarded for the purchase of materials to construct an outdoor pond and streambed

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.

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Our 2010 Donors, Individuals and Companies: AKERS, LARRY G. & LEELLEN H.HUFFMAN & CO ROBERTS, JOHN C. ALBERTS, JOEL A HAMILTON, JASON F. & JULIE D. ROOT, MICHAEL R. & ELAINE D. ALLEN, ROBERT W. HARRIS, BILL B. RUFFEL, LANCE BANCFIRST HENDRICKSON, WALTER J. RUSSELL, STEVEN R. BRANHAM, ELIZABETH HOLLRAH, TERRY L. SANDRIDGE, ROBERT W. BRANHAM, SHARLENE S. KAGE, STEPHEN W. SCOTT, ROBERT L. BRAUN, JORDAN C. KLABZUBA, ROBERT R. SMITH, WILLIAM M. BROUGHTON, BILL D. LANCE RUFFEL OIL & GAS CORP. SPECKETER, MARK & JANIE

BROWN, HAL LEHLE, PETE STONE CANYON EXPLORATION CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC LESTER, J. MARK & CAROL SVOBODA, MARK S. CLEARY, WILLIAM B. MARPLE, DOROTHY M. & TERRY N. TAYLOR, SCOTT J. CRONIN, THOMAS C. MASSION, PETER J. TOLSON, PATRICK M. DAVIS, LAWRENCE H. OLSEN, THOMAS W. WALKER, JAMES P. ELSON, WILLIAM H. JR. PEACE, H.W. & NORMA J. WILKINSON, ROGER D. FALK, KIM & MARK D POLLOCK, EKS WYE WOODY, MARVIN D. FORD, LOUIS MC GEE PULLING, DAVID M. YAW, DON FRANKLIN, GREG RILEY, LEE R. YORK, WILLIAM V. GILLILAND, JOE RIPLEY, WILLIAM F GILSON, ROBERT L. & JAYNE A. RITGER, DREW GOODE, O. N. JR. ROARK, SAM

15 Our Historical, Corporate Donors

Fellow Level: More Than $250,000

CHESAPEAKEAdvocate OPERATING, Level: INC.$ 100,000 - $ 249,999 Benefactor Level: $50,000 - $ 99,999

PartnerSTONE CANYON Level: EXPLORATION $ 10,000 | OKLAHOMA - $ 49,999 CITY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY | PHILLIP BOYLE FOUNDATION | LANCE RUFFEL OIL & GAS CORPORATION | MID-CONTINENT SECTION OF AAPG

SupporterBANCFIRST | BUTTRAM Level: ENERGIES, $2,500 INC. - $| KERR-MCGEE4,999 CORPORATION

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Fellow Level: More Than $250,000 CRONIN,Advocate THOMAS Level: C. $ 100,000 - $ 249,999

BenefactorRUFFEL, LANCE & BELINDALevel: | KATE, $50,000 FREDERICK - $ 99,999 H. & LOIS M.