Community Services and SPE Mission Statement

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Community Services and SPE Mission Statement

• The Mission of the Gulf Coast Section shall
  be the promotion of mutual cooperation in
  furthering the objectives of the Society of
  Petroleum Engineers International, Inc. This
  shall be accomplished by
• Supporting programs in area primary and secondary
  schools to encourage students to develop their
  abilities in mathematics, science, and
  engineering.
• Enhancing the image of the Oil and Gas Industry
  by sponsoring community service programs.

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Community Services

• Chair Russ Neuschaefer
• OTC Student Tours Need Replacement
• Magic Suitcase Sean OBrien
• Internship Kim Tran
• Scholarship Karla Guajardo
• Recruiting Fairs Kim Tran
• Community in Schools Sid Smith Sr.
• TAMU Liaison Jay Graham
• Rice/UH Liaison Need Replacement
• Energy Institute Houston Kermitt Walrond
• Science and Engr. Fair Vincent Fannin
• Scouting Initiative Tracy Jones

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2008-09 Budget
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2007-08 Budget
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2008-09 Highlights

• Magic Suitcase Updated
• Boy Scout Fair
• Nehemiah Center
• Teacher Workshops in June and August
• 20 teachers in June
• 100 hours of professional development
• Two workshops approved for 2009

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Scout Fair 2008
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New InitiativesBoy Scout Fair
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Nehemiah Center

• Our Mission
• Neighbors helping neighbors create a safe
  haven in which children are motivated, inspired
  and equipped to realize their God-given
  potential.
• Organization ProfileThe Nehemiah Center opened
  with 22 children in January 1996 and now serves
  over 130 children daily. We are a non-profit 501
  (c)(3) organization, and your contribution is tax
  deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Volunteer at Nehemia Center

• Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High
  School Volunteers have the opportunity to work
  one-on-one with a student, establishing a unique
  rewarding mentoring relationship in either the
  AEP (After School Enrichment Program) which
  serves children in grades K-6, or the CPP
  (College Prep Program) which serves students in
  grades 7-12.This is usually one afternoon a
  week, from 430-530pm, Monday through Thursday.

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Special Thanks!!!

• Rob Bruant Regional Service Award Winner

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Special Thanks!!!

• Rey Saludares - Scholarships