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API Website www.apibakersfield.com July 2020

A Message From The Chairman Hello, API Members!

This is just an unbelievable period in our API, Kern County, oil industry and American

history! After no meetings for three months, we finally pulled off a dinner meeting for

our members in June. We had pushed the scholarship meeting to July, thinking that we

would be in good stead by July. And then the governor of the great state of California

decided to shut down the economy of our state once again. He unilaterally closed down

the restaurants in Bakersfield and thwarted our opportunity for a scholarship dinner for

the deserving scholarship recipients. I will not spend time on the politics of the pandemic

but will only advise you that we will not have our annual scholarship dinner in July. At

this time, our board is working on an alternative to the dinner so that the students can

get their scholarship checks, and we hope to be able to resume our normal method next year.

The oil industry is continuing its roller coaster ride, but it is still better than it was three months ago. I even saw

that CalGEM approved several permits for hydraulic fracturing work in South Belridge and Lost Hills, after

Lawrence Livermore Labs gave them their stamp of approval. It only took a year to get approval on permits that

used to take two weeks. Sad, but true, but this is the way of the oil industry in the golden state now.

The next challenge that is facing the industry in California is the bill in the state legislature requiring a 2,500-foot

setback from residences, schools, or other inhabited structures for oil and gas wells and facilities. That is half a

mile from basically anything and will be the beginning of the end of our business if it passes. Please stay alert for a

letter to the legislature that we will be sending out to our members in conjunction with WSPA’s outreach.

We at the SJV Chapter of API are optimistic and still have some events planned for you. As you

probably do not know, we have rescheduled our previously rescheduled annual golf tournament for

October 23, 2020 and have our fingers crossed that we will be able to get together and do this event in

October. Because of the governor’s recent shutdown of restaurants, bars, and anything fun, we have

had to abandon our August date. Everybody that signed up for the golf tournament that was scheduled

for May, is still signed up for the October re-rescheduled event.

We still have our Fall Fun Shoot scheduled for October 2, 2020 and have the entry forms out right now.

You can sign up for that event on our website here: 2020 Fall Fun Shoot. It may seem a little early, but

we are planning on it and hope that many of you will be able to sign up and join us for this fun event.

I realize that hope, in and of itself, is not a plan, but without hope, we become hopeless. So, let us

never lose hope in ourselves and our industry and our country. We will be back.

I love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to call or email your comments or suggestions to (661) 330-0423,

[email protected], or [email protected].

I look forward to seeing you all at the June General Meeting!

Mike Handren

2020 API Chairman

http://www.apibakersfield.com/

https://www.apibakersfield.com/2019-fall-fun-shoot/

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July API Scholarship Dinner Cancelation Notice

The July SJVC-API scholarship awards dinner has been canceled once again due to our states concern regarding the possible increased spread of COVID-19. An email was sent out to all scholarship recipients regarding this matter along with alternate options to receive their award in a timely manner.

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of the scholarship award program through your hard work and generous contributions!! Because your efforts, we will be awarding $115,000.00 to deserving students in our community this year.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact James McClard at (661) 304-5693 or [email protected].

We would like to acknowledge each student who will be receiving an award this year.

Aldritt, Emily Environmental Engineering LSU

Barksdale, Grant Mathematics (Teaching) CSU Fullerton

Barksdale, Scott Mechanical Engineering CSU Fullerton

Barton, Regan Business Management CSU San Marcos

Begin, Lee Mechanical Engineering Colorado School of Mines

Bose, Rishabh Electrical Engineering/Computer

Science One of 5 Universities

Bryniarski, Elliott Mechanical Engineering UC Irvine or Cal Poly SLO

Champness, Luke Chemical Engineering Undecided (accepted @ 8 U's)

Cooper, Kaitlyn Communication Science & Disorder CSU Chico

Desai, Rushil Chemical/Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Inst of Tech

Eghre-Bello, Egberta Electrical Engineering USC or UC Berkley

Erlendson, Ben Business Administration CSUB

Erlendson, Mark Business Cuesta College

Fowler, Ryan Civil Engineering Boise State University

Gupta, Sagar Chemical Engineering UC Berkley

Hook, Josiah Electrical Engineering CSUB

Hornbuckle, Cheyenne Civil Engineering / Math University of Kansas

Jallo, Matthew Mechanical Engineering University of Colorado-Boulder

Karunwi, Bryan Engineering Sciences (Petroleum) CSUB


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Lee, Albert Mechanical Engineering Ohio State University

Medellin, Samantha Environmental Science & Policy UC Irvine

Merrifield, Lance Civil Engineering Cerro Coso University

McCaferty, Callie Mechanical Engineering Colorado School of Mines

Morales, Stevie Computer/Electrical Engineering CA Baptist University

Noguchi, Tyler Mechanical Engineering CSU Fullerton

Perri, Matthew Petroleum or Mechanical Engi-

neering Choice of 7 Schools

Prince, Ilyana Computer Security Institute of Tech-Rochester

Ream, Austin Business Administration Fresno Pacific University

Roberts, Natalie Mechanical Engineering Cal Poly SLO

Ruiz, Isabel Computer Engineering UC Irvine

Salinas, Javier Aerospace Engineering UC Irvine or USC

Sheffield, Flint Mechanical Engineering Colorado School of Mines

Sherman, Taylor Aerospace Engineering Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U

Shotts, Jason Software Engineering Cal Poly SLO

Siddhu, Rupinder Mechanical Engineering CSU Fresno

Tena, Jasmine Petroleum Engineering CSUB

Tholl, Jared Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines

Torczon, Arjuna Computer Engineering Cal Poly Pomona

Trehan, Salil Biology UC Riverside

Turner, Tate Mechanical/Civil Engineering UC Davis

Turrubiates, Angel Mechanical Engineering CSU Chico

Weese, Steven Computer Engineering University of Denver

Zapata, Alejandra Energy/Electrical Engineering Cal Poly SLO






New API Lifetime Member - Jay Haney Jay Calvin Haney was born on Sept 29, 1951 in the small town of Arco, Idaho. Jay was a complete surprise

to his mother and father as he was born minutes after his twin brother, Jack. Jay was raised on a farm in

Moore, Idaho with 6 brothers and 2 sisters in a 2 bedroom house along with 4 other boys that his parents

took in.

Jay attended Butte High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. Jay graduated in 1971

and soon after married Geraldene Philips. Jay and Geraldene had 2 sons: James and Michael. In

1976 their marriage dissolved and Jay transferred to Rexburg, Idaho where he worked for the Soil &

Water Conservation Service and assisted in the Teton Dam disaster. Jay also attended Ricks Collage for 2

semesters.

In 1978 Jay was called on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was assigned to

the California Fresno Mission. His mission area was from Bakersfield to Lodi and served for 2 years. After

his mission Jay returned home to the family farm in Idaho but was unable to find work there. Jay then

hitch hiked to Bakersfield and stayed with friends he met on his mission where they helped him get hired

on with Gearhart "The Go Comp." Jay worked there for 2 years as a wire-line operator and met his

“Forever Wife” Natalie. Jay and Natalie were married on June 11, 1982. They had 2 more sons: Cory and

Branden.

In 1982, Jay started working for Pruett Ind as a wire line operator. He moved up to Operations Manager

then to Sales Rep where Jay did a lot of traveling to Japan, China and Mexico. In 2002, Pruett was bought

by Halliburton and Jay continued to work for them for another year before he was laid off.

Jay found work with Spicer Wireline as Sales rep and worked for them for 2 years. In 2005, Jimmy Leal of

PPS offered him a job to help grow their wireline department. Jay worked for PPS for 10 years and

successfully helped build up the wireline department and the company.

In 2015 Jay was contacted by Craig Smith with Sagerider. Sagerider was looking to open a shop here on

the West Coast and they chose Bakersfield for their location. Craig asked Jay to be their Sales Rep and

asked him for his opinion on who to manage it. Jay recommended James Haney and together they

opened Sagerider West in Bakersfield. A year later, based on Jay’s recommendation, Sagerider acquired

Technical Wireline Service gave Sagerider West a strong foothold in the wireline community.

Jay has worked in the Oil, Gas & Geothermal industry for 40 years and has been involved with API for the

last 17 years. For everything that Jay has done for the industry and API the last 40 years,, Jay became

the newest API-SJVC lifetime member at our June 2020 general meeting.

Jay retired on April 30, 2020 and is looking forward to many hours of hunting, fishing, playing with his 11

grandchildren and looking forward to getting to know his 1 and soon to be 2, great-grandchildren.




API Facebook Page

Visit the API Facebook

page at

www.facebook.com/

apibakersfieldchapter

View upcoming events and

photos from past events.

To submit photos from API

events, please send an

email to Social Media

Chair Luis Lopez

[email protected]

API LinkedIn Group

Have you joined API’s LinkedIn Group?

www.linkedin.com/groups/6788222/profile

This group is also managed by Luis Lopez. Join today and see what everyone is talking about.

2020 Upcoming Events

Postponed - TBD Cornhole Tournament

Postponed - TBD Pyles Boys Camp BBQ

July 21, 2020 API General Meeting ***CANCELED***

August 18, 2020 API General Meeting

September 15, 2020 API General Meeting

October 2, 2020 Fall Fun Shoot

October 23, 2020 Golf Tournament

Please contact Tim Frame if you want collection

boxes for your worksite. [email protected] or

661-447-512

Oil Can Do It Community Food Drive


http://www.facebook.com/apibakersfieldchapter

http://www.facebook.com/apibakersfieldchapter


https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6788222/profile

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2020 Fall Fun Shoot Sign Up



https://www.apibakersfield.com/2019-fall-fun-shoot/















The API Golf Tournament Is Coming October 23, 2020 ***SOLD OUT***

We will be playing at Stockdale and Sundale Country Clubs this year. There will be plenty of food

and beverage stations at both courses to keep you well fed and well hydrated. We will have lots of

raffle prizes and snacks after the golf tournament at Sundale Country Club.

We are still accepting sponsorships and raffle prizes for the tournament. If you are interested in

donation, please check the link below. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the API

scholarship fund.

The tournament flyer follows with more information.

Sign up here: https://www.apibakersfield.com/golf-tournament/

API Website www.apibakersfield.com

Need to pay for your monthly meeting? How about that membership that you’ve been mean-

ing to renew? Or that event that you’re sponsoring...visit the API website! Start paying the

easy way with API’s Pay Online options.

The website also has a lot of information about our chapter’s events. Visit the website today

and see what you’re missing!

Contact Steve Schauer ([email protected]) with any comments or issues with

the site.


https://www.apibakersfield.com/golf-tournament/





Corporate Sponsorships

As part of API’s mission to give back to our local community through college scholarships for those pursuing petroleum based degrees and other local educational programs, API has created a corporate sponsorship package that includes membership and tickets to our annual events. We want to thank Chevron SJBU for being API’s third corporate sponsor and look forward to seeing their employees at our future events. There are several sponsor packages available for each business to decide what is best for them. We look forward to signing more up in the months to come. If you have any questions, please reach out to the API at [email protected]





The San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the API is here to support

our industry and our members. We are happy to post job

openings and career opportunities for our members at no

cost to the posting company. If your company has

opportunities that you would like for us to publicize, please

send them to the newsletter editor at

[email protected].

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE TO YOU































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API Social Sponsorship

The American Petroleum Institute SJV Chapter is actively looking for networking social sponsorships. These

networking socials help to build relationships, market products or services, and promote a positive outlook on

the local oil and natural gas industry.

Sponsoring a social will include the following

Email distribution of your company name to the API contact list (600+ indus-

try related emails)

Company logo and promotional items can be promoted at sign in/raffle table

during the social

Social event turnout is typically 40-60 industry related people

Event will be promoted at API general meeting and API newsletter (600+ industry related emails)

Possibility to have joint social with SPE (Society Petroleum Engineers) which will include their

email distribution/newsletter promotion

Social Sponsorship Cost

Cost can range from $600 - $2,000+

Lower end sponsorships typically do not involve a private room secluded for the event but more of a

brewery type setting providing appetizers or food for guest

Higher end sponsorships will typically have a private room (petroleum club, 1933) or any place that will

accommodate the event (providing appetizers/Dinner/Alcohol or what is within the budget)

We can work with any budget

If sponsorship costs are too high, we can look to host a co-sponsor social (you and another company) cost split in half

For more information please contact:

Chad Horton – [email protected] (562) 481- 4235

American Petroleum Institute does not charge or profit for setting up social events









Newsletter Sponsorship

If you are interested in helping API while promoting your company, the newsletter sponsorship

is a great way to do it. Not only is your company displayed in the newsletter, but we also show

the same information on our website and at the general meetings during dinner and between

speakers.

There are options for business card, half page, and full page informational pieces. All options

are available for a single month or for the entire calendar year.

Payments can be made online at www.apibakersfield.com or by providing payment to David

Budy, [email protected]. Graphics can be provided to Ryan Knapp,

[email protected].

Size Monthly Yearly

Business Card $30 $200

Half Page $100 $700

Full Page $200 $1,400



http://www.apibakersfield.com







CHAIRMAN Mike Handren

MGH Consulting 661-330-0423

[email protected]

VICE CHAIRMAN Russell Thibodeaux Key Energy Services

661-205-3088 [email protected]

TREASURER David Budy

Sentinel Peak 661-333-0455

[email protected]

SECRETARY Gary Watts

Clean Harbors 661-699-0318

[email protected]

MEMBERSHIP Scott Bender

Retired 661-529-5246

[email protected]



Your 2020 API Board


mailto:chad.horton@bhge





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