Message From the PLANO President

2011 PLANO President

It is an honor and a privilege to serve this year as PLANO's 59th President and follow those who have previously served PLANO since its inception in 1953 as the New Orleans Landman's Association.

Throughout its history, we as members of PLANO have been very fortunate to have had strong and committed leadership which has reflected the needs and desires of our membership. With the foundation laid by the previous officers, board members and committee members, we will continue to look for ways to further grow and improve our Association, and we will best be able to do so with your thoughtful input and energy to serve our members.

We are looking forward to another exciting year, whereby PLANO will host several educational and social events, beginning with the Gulf Coast Land Institute Reception on October 13th, the BOEMRE Western Gulf Lease Sale No. 218 Breakfast on December 14th, Executive Night on February 16th (returning to its traditional Thursday before Mardi Gras), PLANO's annual golf tournament on May 7th.

PLANO's monthly luncheons resumed September 12th at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Metairie with Mr. Michael Hecht of Greater New Orleans, Inc. as our keynote speaker. We are securing an exciting group of luncheon speakers for this year and information on the luncheon schedule and keynote speakers will be forthcoming in the monthly newsletters.

In addition to PLANO's luncheon, educational and social programs, we will also focus on scholarship and service. Through PLANO's scholarship and service program, we are giving back both to the future generations and our city. Our scholarship program provides educational opportunities to high school and college students enrolled in a Petroleum - Energy Management program. By dedicating resources to our scholarship program, we are providing support to future landmen and our service committee supports some wonderful organizations in the New Orleans area. I encourage each of you to contribute your time to the scholarship and service committees.

As we begin this year, I would like to thank the past and present PLANO officers, board members, committees and membership for your service to PLANO that has enabled our association to be what it is today.

I look forward to seeing you at a PLANO event this year.

Regards,

Wm. David Davas

PLANO

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