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Letter from the President, Stephanie D. Moore This year is flying by so fast! Can you believe there’s only six more months until the Christmas season! There are only five more HADOA luncheons left in this speedy year and we sure hope that you can make a few of them. Yoli Bazan has worked diligently this year to bring great top- ics and entertaining speakers to you. Thanks so much for all of your hard work Yoli. In fact, I would like to thank all of the 2015 HADOA Board Members for their dedication as well as all of you for sticking with us, especially with the May luncheon cancellation and the June Manager’s Appreciation reschedule. Mother Nature is keeping us on our toes this year for sure! The HADOA Board would like to sincerely apologize for the last minute cancellation of the May luncheon featuring Kacie Bevers, Attorney with Steptoe & Johnson LLC. Ms. Bevers presenta- tion on “A Matter of Trusts” has been rescheduled for later this year. If you missed the June Manager’s Appreciation Luncheon, you missed a great presentation from Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs and his pointers on handling those less than fabulous moments in life. Managers were presented navy and white golf umbrellas sporting the new HADOA logo. If you haven’t taken the time lately to thank your boss and those around you, do it now, as many of us wouldn’t be able to do what we successfully do at work each day without them. Looking at the rest of 2015, there is still so much to do. The HADOA Board has been contem- plating a move from our registration database “Wild Apricot” and will be putting together a com- mittee to look into other options. If you would be interested in assisting on this committee or have any questions or concerns about this, please let any of our Board members know. The Board of Directors continues to work on the goals we set at the beginning on 2015: Increas- ing membership, continued improvements on the website and the history of HADOA but most of these we can’t achieve without you. Cheryl Hampton has some great information about Mem- bership in this newsletter and improvements continue with our website. The one goal we really need your assistance with is HISTORICAL HADOA. If you have friends who have recently retired from our great industry that have been a part of HADOA and may have assisted on the Board or Committees, please reach out to them to see if they have copies of old newsletters, pho- tos, even stories so that we may share them with you all! Last but not least, if you haven’t yet registered for this year’s NADOA Institute, be sure to do so quickly, as rooms are becoming scarce! Ame- lia Island looks to be a beautiful place to visit and NADOA has some really great speakers lined up for you! If funds are tight, consider room- ing with a friend so that you don’t miss out! Until next quarter... Stephanie D. Moore Inside this issue: 2nd Quarter Luncheons 2-3 Upcoming Luncheons 4 Membership Update 5 NADOA Institute Information 6 Interview with NADOA Institute Chair 7 Updates from the Directors 8-10 Summer Social 11 CDOA Information 12 Hyder v. Chesapeake Court Decision 13-15 Educational Opportunities 17 Board of Directors 18 Pictures from 2nd Quarter 19-20 HADOA General Information 21 VOL 37, ISSUE 2 HADOA QUARTERLY 2nd Quarter 2015 HADOA QUARTERLY HADOA QUARTERLY Houston Association of Division Order Analysts Houston Association of Division Order Analysts

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Letter from the President, Stephanie D. Moore This year is flying by so fast! Can you believe there’s only six more months until the Christmas

season! There are only five more HADOA luncheons left in this speedy year and we sure hope

that you can make a few of them. Yoli Bazan has worked diligently this year to bring great top-

ics and entertaining speakers to you. Thanks so much for all of your hard work Yoli. In fact, I

would like to thank all of the 2015 HADOA Board Members for their dedication as well as all of

you for sticking with us, especially with the May luncheon cancellation and the June Manager’s

Appreciation reschedule. Mother Nature is keeping us on our toes this year for sure!

The HADOA Board would like to sincerely apologize for the last minute cancellation of the May

luncheon featuring Kacie Bevers, Attorney with Steptoe & Johnson LLC. Ms. Bevers presenta-

tion on “A Matter of Trusts” has been rescheduled for later this year.

If you missed the June Manager’s Appreciation Luncheon, you missed a great presentation from

Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs and his pointers on handling those less than fabulous moments in life.

Managers were presented navy and white golf umbrellas sporting the new HADOA logo. If you

haven’t taken the time lately to thank your boss and those around you, do it now, as many of us

wouldn’t be able to do what we successfully do at work each day without them.

Looking at the rest of 2015, there is still so much to do. The HADOA Board has been contem-

plating a move from our registration database “Wild Apricot” and will be putting together a com-

mittee to look into other options. If you would be interested in assisting on this committee or

have any questions or concerns about this, please let any of our Board members know.

The Board of Directors continues to work on the goals we set at the beginning on 2015: Increas-

ing membership, continued improvements on the website and the history of HADOA but most of

these we can’t achieve without you. Cheryl Hampton has some great information about Mem-

bership in this newsletter and improvements continue with our website. The one goal we really

need your assistance with is HISTORICAL HADOA. If you have friends who have recently

retired from our great industry that have been a part of HADOA and may have assisted on the

Board or Committees, please reach out to them to see if they have copies of old newsletters, pho-

tos, even stories so that we may share them with you all!

Last but not least, if you haven’t yet registered for this year’s NADOA

Institute, be sure to do so quickly, as rooms are becoming scarce! Ame-

lia Island looks to be a beautiful place to visit and NADOA has some

really great speakers lined up for you! If funds are tight, consider room-

ing with a friend so that you don’t miss out!

Until next quarter...

Stephanie D. Moore

Ins ide th is

issue:

2nd Quarter

Luncheons

2-3

Upcoming

Luncheons

4

Membership

Update

5

NADOA

Institute

Information

6

Interview with

NADOA

Institute Chair

7

Updates from

the Directors

8-10

Summer Social 11

CDOA

Information

12

Hyder v.

Chesapeake

Court Decision

13-15

Educational

Opportunities

17

Board of

Directors

18

Pictures from

2nd Quarter

19-20

HADOA

General

Information

21

VOL 37, ISSUE 2 HADOA QUARTERLY 2nd Quarter 2015

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Cancelled May Luncheon

Due to the flood warnings for the Greater Houston area and State of Emergency is-

sued for Harris County, the HADOA board decided to cancel the May luncheon. Due

to an unforeseen issue with our email server, the notification of cancellation email

was sent to some of our members much later than anticipated. We apologize to any of

you who were inconvenienced by the delayed communication. If you had already

paid for the May luncheon, you should see a credit you can apply when you go in to

register, but please email Chris Ramsey at [email protected] to inform

him when you apply your credit.

On Tuesday, April 28th, 2015, Steptoe & Johnson presented a ½ day seminar that covered probate

for several states. "Introduction to the Probate Process" presentations were covered as follows:

Texas- presented by Don Hueske Louisiana- presented by Giustina Persich

Kansas- presented by Sarah Trainer Oklahoma- presented by Matt Schlensker

All of the presentations respectively covered topics such as community and separate property, the

probate process, intestate succession, and testamentary trusts.

Also membership was provided with a very useful Texas conversion chart for matching the “old”

Probate Code and the “new” Estates code which had become effective January 1, 2014. The con-

version chart noted that the “new” Estate Code applies to all probates and Guardianships in admin-

istration on the effective date, and to wills of decedents dying after the effective date. The “old”

Probate Code covered construction of wills of decedents dying before the effective date, including

appeals of lower court decisions.

Overall the half day seminar was well received by the membership and several requests

were made to have introductory probate presentations covering other states. These types of re-

quests are fully encouraged since if HADOA is unable to find a local speaker to cover these topics,

they may be used as topics for future NADOA webinars. The June 30th NADOA Webinar titled

“Wyoming Probate & Title Curative” as presented by Nicol Krammer with Beatty & Wozniak

came about from a handful of HADOA members at the April seminar. Should you have any ideas

for topics or speakers, please contact Yoli Bazán [email protected]

April 1/2 Day Seminar & Luncheon - 124 Attended

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June Luncheon - 98 Attended

At the HADOA's June Manager's Luncheon, Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs delivered his presentation on

dealing with painful uncertainty, continuing bad news about oil prices, layoffs, and overall worries

about the economy.

Dr. Griggs entertained the crowd by using humor, slapstick comedy, and facts to deliver his message on

combating fear and conquering uncertainty by advising the audience to do the following practices:

• Becoming "mentally" prepared by reading, studying trends in the industry, and by researching what is

needed to stay competitive in the oil and gas industry.

• Becoming "emotionally" prepared by sharing with others our challenges and asking others for advice.

• Becoming "spiritually" prepared by faith, meditation, books, affirmations, new tasks/challenges, and

belief.

If any HADOA member's company (companies that have members in HADOA) reach out to Dr.

Griggs and secure a contract during the month of July, he will give them the 10% discount. He will also

provide the executive leadership (of those companies) complimentary copies of Fight For Your

Dreams, The Power of Never Giving Up as presented by Les Brown, which features Dr. Griggs. The

workshops and engagements do not have to happen in July, but the agreement and contract do need to

happen during the month of July.

If you missed the June luncheon, you could learn more about Dr. Griggs on his website

http://ntgriggs.com

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Upcoming LuncheonsUpcoming Luncheons

With all of the changes in the oil and gas industry, there are many in the land administration field

that feel that they need something to help themselves stand out from their peers. This presentation

is for those Land Administration Professionals with division order analysis experience that are

interested in studying & taking the CDOA Exam. The following information will be presented:

Requirements for taking the CDOA Exam

What a test taker should expect on the CDOA Exam

Review of Mock CDOA Test Questions with helpful tips

Best Practices for putting together an effective CDOA Manual

Information on using technology such as virtual flashcards to study for the CDOA Exam

“Strategies for Preparing & Studying

for the CDOA Exam”

Presented by Yoli Bazan with Hilcorp Energy

JULY 15TH LUNCHEON

This presentation will address the operation of a trust, how a trust is created,

trustees and their powers, the effect on third parties, highlights from the Texas Trust Code vs.

the Uniform Trust Code, and the impact on title examination.

“A Matter of Trust”

Presented by Kacie Bevers with Steptoe & Johnson

AUGUST 19TH LUNCHEON

This presentation will cover the differences between Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13

bankruptcy. Will also discuss how these bankruptcy cases can and do affect the Oil and Gas In-

dustry.

Bankruptcy

Presented by David A. Zdunkewicz, Partner with

Andrews Kurth LLP

OCTOBER 21ST LUNCHEON

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Membership UpdateMembership Update

Calling All Members….. Cheryl Hampton

Third Vice President

Despite the downturn in the industry, HADOA has added 25 new members so far this year.

HADOA is a great way to network and keep growing through education. We welcome all of

you who have joined our organization! We also have a list of 26 PENDING New Members

who have paid their dues but have not turned in their sponsor forms. Please take a look and if

you know any of these people let them know to contact me at [email protected] so we

can get their membership activated.

Kacie Bevers William Harrison Garrett Pugh

Paul Clements Jenna Hazzard Michelle Reney

Phyllis Fuller Hannah Holquin Nora Rincon

Patrick Gaona Jennifer Hutchinson Amanda Rodarte

Dorena Garza Jason Hughes Kyleen Sims

Victoria Gibson Brendan Kelly Frances Vasquez

Rachel Grew Elizabeth Lett Sonja Widner

Rosalia Guerra Vonda Mims Amanda Worley

Keisha Guinn Crystal Pack

When finding sponsors, please be sure to have an ACTIVE member sponsor you, not an ASSO-

CIATE member. All completed forms should be sent to me at the email address shown above.

If you have any questions about your membership or getting sponsors, please contact me at 713-

579-6434 or via email.

I would like to remind everyone to keep your profile updated on the HADOA website. If you

have changed jobs, please do not set up a new membership account. You can edit your job in-

formation on your existing account. Also, please keep your email address updated so that you

can get the latest information on luncheons, seminars and socials.

HADOA welcomes the following new members this quarter:

Lindsey Britton Tamera Treadwell Wooi See Ferris

Principle Energy, LLC Statoil BHP Billiton

Mae Jackson Karen Angle Casey Gabel

Hess Terra Bellus Resources Gulf Mark Energy

& Consulting, LLC

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NADOA Inst i tu te In format ionNADOA Inst i tu te In format ion

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Interview with NADOA Institute ChairInterview with NADOA Institute Chair

An interview with Noemi Peralta, this year’s NADOA Institute Committee Chairman. Noemi currently

works at Concho Operating LLC as a Division Order Supervisor.

HADOA: What are you looking forward to most at this year’s institute?

Noemi: I look forward to seeing the attendees enjoy such a beautiful venue and the great speak-

er lineup.

HADOA: Since you’ve already visited Amelia Island a few times, what are a few of your favorite

places that the attendees should check out?

Noemi: Fort Clinch is a must. It is an experience heightened by the soldiers reenacting life dur-

ing the Civil War. It has a beautiful shoreline view as you climb the Fort walls. The shops are a lot of

fun for boutique and souvenir shopping. The Fort is definitely at the top of my list.

HADOA: Given the current climate of our industry, what unexpected challenges has your com-

mittee faced when planning this year’s Institute?

Noemi: The greatest concern is being watchful of producing a quality Institute while keeping an

eye on budget. The hotel personnel has worked very well with us in working to stay under budget

while at the same time we have been able to maintain the high quality in programing an Institute filled

with excellent speakers, a calculations workshop, an evening event full of fun, and a golf outing at

what is named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top five golf resorts in Florida.

HADOA: I’ve heard some exciting things about the Thursday night event! What in particular do

you think will make it an event for the attendees to remember?

Noemi: We are excited about Thursday night’s event. The treasure hunt will surely be a fun

time and I am sure will bring lots of laughter. Treasures include instant prizes plus prizes finding the

most items as well as best costumes. Keep a watchful eye throughout your stay for possible treasures!

HADOA: Most importantly – education, what is one speaker/session that you personally plan on

attending and why?

Noemi: There are so many great classes it is hard to pick a favorite.

HADOA: What else would you like share about the 2015 NADOA Institute with HADOA?

Noemi: The Wednesday Reception is a great opportunity to network with old friends and make

new ones. To add to the fun, don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your picture taken with Captain

Aury and Amelia the Bird!

See www.nadoa.org for more information about the 2015 Institute.

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Updates f rom the DirectorsUpdates f rom the Directors

Employment Networking

Elisia McCall

As I began my journey 2015 Employment Networking Director, I have witnessed the market for oil

and gas professionals decline in the first six months of the year. The market for oil and gas profes-

sions usually coincides with the price of crude oil which on January 1, 2015 was $53.45 in compari-

son to the $93.96 on January 3, 2014. As a result of the low price of oil, some oil and gas compa-

nies’ budgets were strained and employment opportunities were placed on hold. To date, I have re-

ceived a total of nine request to place employment opportunities on our website. These employment

opportunities include entry level land profession, Lease Analyst, Division Order Analyst and Senior

Division Order Analyst. Office locations of these employment opportunities are mostly in the Hou-

ston Area with some in Dallas, Austin and Tulsa. If anyone has some opportunities that need the

expertise of our members, please contact me at [email protected].

Now that I have place a little damper on the outlook of employment opportunities, there is a silver

lining to this dark cloud. Now might be a good time to review our notes and sharpen our skills.

HADOA and other professional organizations such as HADOA have great seminars and/or classes

from the basis to new legislation that affect our business every day. The luncheons hosted by these

organization have great speakers that can provide a great source of review material for some of us

and new material for others. There is always something to learn from these luncheons and/or semi-

nars. If we are not learning, we are not growing. And we are always wanting to grow, regardless

of our age.

House & Hospitality

Jennifer Kegans

This year on the board I have been serving as a director and taking on the responsibilities of House and

Hospitality. House and Hospitality oversees registration and check in at all luncheons. Further duties

include questions regarding registration and cancelations, as well as creating name tags and making

sure everyone registered is entered into the door prize drawing.

Registration has been extremely low this year and I would like to thank all members and non-members

who have come to the luncheons making them a success.

Remember if you have missed the registration deadline, you need to cancel or have registration ques-

tions you can contact me directly at [email protected].

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Ways and Means

Bobbie Coleman

Congratulations to all of our prize drawing winners for the first half of 2015. We hope you have en-

joyed the gifts we have selected. The HADOA Directors work diligently to provide great prizes for our

members who attend the luncheons. Let's give a round of applause for our NADOA Institute winners:

Gloria Harrison, Suzanne Zissa and Jennifer Kegans. We look forward to seeing you at our next lunch-

eon and good luck!

Advertising

Ernie Leuenberger

Anyone wishing to advertise, either by posting on our website, posting in our Quarterly Newsletter,

PowerPoint recognition at our monthly luncheon meetings or simply by contributing gift card awards

as Door Prizes at our monthly luncheons, please feel free to contact me at 713-237-5026 or email at

[email protected]. We believe in recognizing our valued and loyal supporters to our

HADOA organization.

Updates f rom the DirectorsUpdates f rom the Directors

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Corresponding Secretary

Stacey McHenry

I would like to give a special “THANK YOU” to Mr. Gladney B. Darroh, Chair-

man of The Board for the Boys and Girls Harbor, for extending complimentary

tickets to HADOA members for the musical drama play: This American Family,

at The Hobby Center, back in May.

It was emotionally powerful. The play showcased strong women whose individual

courage, sacrifice, and faith lead their families through tragic losses, allowed them to heal, and experi-

enced a deeper truth about life and God’s relationship to us. I saw the play and it was fantastic! It made

me laugh, made me cry, and touched on sooo many things that we can all relate to. It was THAT incredi-

ble!!!

I’d like to create more awareness of the Boys and Girls Harbor. Their mission is to provide healthy,

comprehensive care for children and families in crisis. For children who are experiencing family hard-

ship, neglect, abandonment or abuse, the Harbor provides a family environment in a home setting.

Through its programs, the Harbor strives to help children learn to overcome self-destructive patterns,

break cycles of abuse, develop social skills, learn responsibility, and work towards becoming healthy,

happy and productive members of society. For more info, please see their website:

http://www.boysandgirlsharbor.org/

ON ANOTHER NOTE: Several HADOA members are in our system under multiple email addresses.

We understand you may have changed jobs over the years and created a new email address, but we need

to clean up our records with only the current email and employer for each of you.

If you feel you may have more than one email address registered, please take a moment to search your

name on our website and notify us as to which email addresses(s) no longer apply to you:

-Log In with your current email address and password: http://www.hadoa.org/directory.html

Once you’re on the Member Directory page, type in your Last name (space) First initial in the

SEARCH Field

If your name and Employer only appear once, then you’re fine.

If your name appears more than once, with different email addresses or employers, please contact

HADOA to have us REMOVE the older information.

Updates f rom the DirectorsUpdates f rom the Directors

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Summer Socia lSummer Socia l

Join us on August 6th for a HADOA Social! The social

will be held at Sambuca’s from 5:00 through 7:30. This is

a great opportunity to network with fellow HADOA

members. Sambuca is located at 909 Texas Avenue,

Houston, Texas 77002. We hope to see you there!

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Looking for additional ways to earn your CDOA credits? NADOA Webinars can now

present to 500 members at once! Participate with a coworker or individually and turn in

those CDOA points. Please contact Stephanie D. Moore at

[email protected] if you have any topics or speakers you’re interested in

hearing.

July 29th– Louisiana Trust Procedures and LLC’s—presented by

Gustina Persich, Steptoe & Johnson

August 26th—Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs—Ethics in the Work-

place

October 28th– Austin Brister—Follow Up on NPRI Webinar

Upcoming NADOA Webinars

CDOA Informat ionCDOA Informat ion

Congratulations to HADOA’s newest Certified Division Order Analysts!

Sarah Bolen, BHP Billiton Petroleum

Deborah S. Godwin, Anadarko Petroleum

Jo Anne M. McKnight, EP Energy

Monica Radloff, Southwestern Energy

Lyndsay Romano, BHP Billiton

Kelly Sandoval, Chevron

Interested in obtaining your CDOA? See www.nadoa.org for more information.

Working towards your CDOA? Unofficial Study Group at

the Hilcorp’s Office at 811 Dallas 7th floor starting on July

9th through August 27th 5pm to 6:30 pm. Contact Yoli Ba-

zan via email at [email protected]

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Fort Worth’s Hyder family won its million-dollar fight in the Texas Supreme Court against

Chesapeake Energy, with the state’s high court narrowly ruling that the Oklahoma City-

based energy giant improperly deducted post-production costs from their royalty checks.

In a 5-4 decision, the majority ruled that the agreement the Hyder family signed with the

original production company, a lease that was bought by Chesapeake, specifically barred

the company from subtracting the money from the checks.

The justices upheld a 2014 San Antonio appeals court ruling that awarded the Hyder family

at least $1 million in royalties, interest and attorney fees.

“Generally speaking, an overriding royalty on oil and gas production is free of production

costs but must bear its share of post-production costs unless the parties agree otherwise,”

Chief Justice Nathan Hecht wrote for the majority. “The only question in this case is whether

the parties’ lease expresses a different agreement. We conclude that it does.”

The case was being widely watched by the oil and gas industry and by property owners su-

ing Chesapeake for millions of dollars over how it deducts the post-production costs from its

royalty checks.

“It’s been a five-year journey for the Hyders. We are pleased with the outcome,” said David

Drez, the family’s attorney. “This is the third court to agree with us.”

Gordon Pennoyer, a spokesman for Chesapeake in Oklahoma City, declined to comment

on the court’s decision Friday.

But during its arguments before the Supreme Court, Chesapeake said that charging the Hy-

ders post-production costs was standard procedure and that not overturning the appeals

court’s decision would create a “sea change in Texas oil and gas law.”

(Continued on page 14)

Hyder v. ChesapeakeHyder v. Chesapeake “Texas high court rules for Hyders in Chesapeake royalty case”

By Max B. Baker

[email protected]

Originally posted on June 12, 2015

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/barnett-shale/article23859922.html

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The powerful Texas Oil and Gas Association had argued that if the decision goes

“uncorrected,” it will “generate confusion and inefficiencies for the oil and gas industry.”

Broad impact

It is unclear how broad an impact the Supreme Court’s decision will have on other cases

challenging Chesapeake’s practice of charging for post-production costs when the leases

stated they would not be subtracted from royalty checks.

Lawyers monitoring the case had said its impact will depend on whether the justices tackle

concerns about a previous Texas Supreme Court ruling — in Heritage Resources v. Na-

tionsBank — that permits post-production costs to be deducted even when contracts don't

appear to allow it.

But Hecht steered clear of Heritage, saying that it did not influence the majority’s conclu-

sion, but he pointed out that even Heritage said that “parties may modify this general rule by

agreement.”

Drez argued that this case involved a specifically negotiated, heavily tailored lease, and that

the court’s decision states “that each lease and contract will have to stand on its own.”

Still, the case “is an important guidepost for royalty owners because the general perception,

whether it be right or wrong, is that they don’t stand a chance against the operator,” Drez

said.

Straightforward deal

The Hyders were defending what they considered to be a straightforward deal for the gas

beneath about 1,000 acres in Tarrant and Johnson counties.

In 2004, they entered into a lease with Four Sevens Oil Co. The nine-page, single-spaced

document says the family would receive royalties of 25 percent of the gas’ value at the well,

free of any costs from production and processing.

Sophisticated investors, the Hyders also negotiated for 5 percent of what Four Sevens got

for any gas taken from a neighbor’s property through a well sitting on their land. Known as

an overriding royalty interest, the lease was supposed to be cost-free except for taxes.

(Continued from page 13)

(Continued on page 15)

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But Four Sevens sold the lease to Chesapeake in 2006, and the family contends that prob-

lems ensued “almost immediately.” Chesapeake, applying the same process it has used

throughout the Barnett Shale, sold the gas to affiliates and paid the Hyders a “weighted av-

erage sales price” based on what it was paid by an unaffiliated third party, less post-

production costs.

In 2010, the Hyders sued Chesapeake for improperly subtracting post-production costs from

their royalty checks. In 2012, state District Judge Melody Wilkinson awarded the family

nearly $1 million.

In its arguments before the Supreme Court, Chesapeake’s attorney argued against the ap-

peals court ruling only as it applies to the overriding royalty interest payment. While the Hy-

der lease was specific about costs charged on gas taken from their property, it was less de-

fined regarding gas from somewhere besides the physical location of the wellhead on their

property.

Chesapeake’s lawyer said the Hyders had to pay their share of post-production costs. In

court documents, it said that those costs hit about $584,000 at one point and that during

that time, the Hyders were paid $17 million in total royalties and overriding royalties under

the lease.

In a dissenting opinion. Justice Jeff Brown wrote that Chesapeake’s deductions were prop-

er, saying that post-production activities added value to the Hyders’ overriding royalty. “That

Chesapeake undertook to market the gas should not saddle Chesapeake with post-

production costs or entitle the Hyders to more than the royalty for which they bargained.”

Joining Hecht in the majority were justices Paul Green, Phil Johnson, Jeff Boyd and John

Devine. The dissenting justices were Brown, Don Willett, Eva Guzman and Deborah Lehr-

mann.

THIS STORY CONTAINS MATERIAL FROM THE STAR-TELEGRAM ARCHIVES.

Max B. Baker, 817-390-7714

Twitter: @MaxbakerBB

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August 18-20, 2015 Basic Petroleum Geology for the Non-Geologist

Sept. 22-24, 2015 Petroleum Engineering for Non-Engineers

October 27-28, 2015 Advanced Concepts of Oil & Gas Industry Contracts

December 1-3, 2015 Basic Petroleum Geology for the Non-Geologist

Register: http://www.cese.utulsa.edu/programcalendar.php

July 23-24, 2015 Division Order Course

September 23, 2015 — Mastering Lease Obligation

September 23, 2015 — Contract the Heart & Soul of the Industry

November 18, 2015 — Critical Title Issues

Register: http://petroleumeducation.com/store/registration.html

University of TulsaUniversity of Tulsa

If so, please go to our website at www.hadoa.org and submit your information. HADOA provides

3 different means of advertising including the Quarterly Newsletter, monthly PowerPoint Slide Shows at

our Luncheons, and a spot on our website.

All advertisement material needs to be ready to publish and print. HADOA will NOT provide

graphic or artwork design. HADOA is not responsible for publication results if artwork does not

meet suggested criteria and specifications.

Please contact Ernie Leuenberger at [email protected]

Interested in Advertising with HADOA?

Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities

The Land DepartmentThe Land Department

Petroleum Education WorkshopsPetroleum Education Workshops

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2015 HADOA Board of Di rectors2015 HADOA Board of Di rectors

President

Stephanie D. Moore

[email protected]

1st Vice President

Yolanda Bazán, CDOA & CPLTA

[email protected]

2nd Vice President

Kelly Sandoval

[email protected]

3rd Vice President

Cheryl Hampton

[email protected]

Recording Secretary

Lucretia Jones

[email protected]

Corresponding Secretary

Stacey McHenry

Stacey.mchenry@

rosettaresources.com

Treasurer

Chris Ramsey

[email protected]

Historical Director

Sara Galloway

[email protected]

Ways & Means—Door Prizes Director

Bobbie Gibson– Coleman

[email protected]

House & Hospitality Director

Jennifer Kegans

[email protected]

Employment Networking Director

Elisia McCall

[email protected]

Advertising & PR Director

Ernie Leuenberger

E.leuenberger@

indigominerals.com

Business & Rules Director

Michael Hall

[email protected]

Immediate Past President

Amy Gresham

[email protected]

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Separate from their HADOA duties, several HADOA Board Members also volunteer

on the NADOA Institute Committee. This picture was taken at the June meeting in

Florida. Pictured: Kelly Sandoval

(HADOA 2nd VP) - Corporate

Donations Chair, Chris Ramsey

(HADOA Treasurer) - Program

Chair, Cheryl Hampton (HADOA

3rd VP) Publicity Chair, and

Amy Gresham (HADOA Past

President) - Vendor Chair. They

hope to see you in Florida!

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Houston Associa t ion of Divis ion Order AnalystsHouston Associa t ion of Divis ion Order Analysts

The Houston Association of Division Order Analysts was established to service the needs of the Greater Houston Division Order

Analysts community.

The purposes of the Association are:

Advance the education, knowledge and professional interests of Division Order Analysts

Promote effective communication within the petroleum industry and the public

Enhance the image and stature of the Division Order Analyst work as a profession

Provide more opportunities for achieving these objectives

HADOA

P.O. Box 25377

Houston, Texas 77265-5377

Houston Association of Division Order AnalystsHouston Association of Division Order Analysts

www.hadoa.orgwww.hadoa.org