If you are planning on getting entry into this years Oilmen’s Bonspiel you may want to get on it. We are excepting 32 teams and we are currently at 20. Online entry is available on the website under event section.
This coming Thursday Feb 21 will be the second meeting of the GPPA for 2019. Doors will be open at the Podollan Inn at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:30 pm and Meeting to follow This month Special Guest and Speaker will be; Modern Resources CEO – Chris Slubicki Chris is in town speaking at the “Growing the North” conference and has agreed to speak to the GPPA Membership Chris will talk to us about the Energy Industry in General Many of you may have seen Chris’ video on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyMHhAMc4M This is also still Registration Night for those of you …
The Grande Prairie Petroleum Association started off the 2019 year with its General Meeting on January 17th . With 87 members and guests attending the meeting, the room was close to capacity. Attending were also representation from various producers in the area as was well as some from Calgary. Also a good representation from the Desk & Derrick Club. This was Registration night for returning members as well as new members were welcomed to the association. The New executive was introduced and dates for various events were announced and are on the website calendar. Guest Speaker was Chris Montgomery from …
The GPPA welcomes all of its current membership to come on down and renew both your membership and old acquaintances at our first meeting of 2019. This Thursday is Member Registration Night for Current and Those wishing to become first time members. You could lessen your wait in line by filling out the form in the membership tab or register online electronically and really make the quick trip. Remember Bring you form or receipt with you to the meeting for verification. This Month we have Chris Montgomery with CAPP as our Guest Speaker. See you all there. Padollan Inn – …
Here are the newly Elected Candidates. Continuing as Vice President will Be Trevor Denis – this is Trevor’s 4th Term. Continuing as Treasurer will be Aaron Gallagher – this is Aaron’s 4th Term Continuing as Director is Kelly Coney – this is Kelly’s 5th Term Continuing as Director is Ken Hoffert – this is Kens 2nd Term Newly Elected Director – Lance O’Connell – we thank Mike Cole for his time on the Board Newly Elected Director – Chad Rookes – we thank Andrew Snyder for his time on the Board. Looking forward to a New Year.
Canada Action http://www.canadaaction.ca/ Here’s the full petition: Tell the Alberta Teachers Association to Say NO to Berman Tell Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) President Greg Jeffery that selecting anti-oil activist, and paid pipeline obstructionist Tzeporah Berman as the keynote speaker at the ATA conference called “Grounded in Truth, Soaring With Knowledge” is unacceptable! This decision is an insult to Albertans, and is an insult to the parents and teachers who value a strong economy and a balance of environmental views. The ATA’s 43,000 plus members rely on precious public resources as they act as stewards to our children. So the …
September 20th marks the next General Meeting of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. Podollan Inn Doors are open at 6:00 pm and Meeting at 7:30.
Organizers and Volunteers are very happy with the outcome of this years 40th Edition of the GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel which turned out to be a total success. 40 teams entered and some very determined curlers made it all the way to the six event finals on Saturday afternoon. There was plenty of entertainment provided to keep the curlers busy (besides the entertainment they provided on their own) and many many memories created over the weekend. Things like the “Kaidak – Wheel of Mis-Fortune”, the Brayco Rentals/JDA Oilfield hauling “Ice Bar”, the Thursday evening Comedy Show, the Awards night and …
Below is a list of entries to the Bonspiel – we are at 40 team entered. BUT we have already had some drop out and possibility of more. So far we have 4 teams on the Waiting list. Chances of getting into the Bonspiel are still good. Here is the list as of the morning of April 6 1 HSE Integrated Carl Lehr 2 Alberta Gold Grant McNalley 3 Wild Rows Duane Krysta 4 Schlumberger ALS Ray …
2018 GPPA Men’s Night – Let the Fun Begin! The GPPA and the Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club are excited to offer 2018 GPPA Men’s Night. The concept is going to be kept very social and networking is a must! Monday evenings, starting April 30th until September 17th, you will play against a different team each week. The golf season will be followed by a wind-up banquet with prizes to be given out on September 17th. First right of refusal will be given to the returning teams, with the team captains as the contact person. The returning …
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