In addition to the meeting on Thursday, the Annual GCEAG Golf Outing will be played on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Southwyck Golf Course, Pearland, TX.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Continential Breakfast will be available.

R.S.V.P. no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008 via e-mail (George.Mullen@dvn.com) or fax (713) 286-5737, Attention: George Mullen.

The Hobby Hilton has quoted us a room rate of $159.00, based on availability. Rooms have been in high demand since the Hurricane, so the rate may be higher.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

George Mullen – GCEAG Secretary

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Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Continential Breakfast will be available.

R.S.V.P. no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2008 via e-mail (George.Mullen@dvn.com) or fax (713) 286-5737, Attention: George Mullen.

The Hobby Hilton has offered a room rate of $159.00.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

George Mullen – GCEAG Secretary

Our Houston, TX office has the following opportunity:

Title: Environmental Scientist

Job Description:

Assist in marketing duties to increase HDR’s presence within the oil and gas industry. Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documentation with capabilities to provide project management and coordination. Provide technical expertise in coastal permitting for pipeline, well pad, and other oil and gas industry development.

Keywords: Environmental Scientist, 080841

Requirements:

• BS/MS degree in Environmental Sciences (or related field).
• 10+ years technical and or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in a career with HDR, please submit your resume online at www.hdrinc.com and reference job # 080841. Your interest in HDR is appreciated.

EPESC is a forum for oil and gas industry professionals whose focus is on safety and environmental issues. For the first time, the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Environmental Affairs Group, and Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group join the 2009 conference as supporting organizations.

Topic areas at this exciting conference include:

Health and Safety

• Process Safety
• Aging Workforce
• Hydrogen Sulfide

Environment

• Carbon Issues
• Water
• Decommissioning Offshore Facilities

HSE Management

• Education/Training
• Integrity Management
• Life Cycle Management

Social Responsibility

• Sustainability
• Fresh Water Availability
• Alternative Energy

Emergency Planning and Response

• Business Continuity Planning
• Transportation
• Security and Vulnerability

The conference will feature presentations on trends and direction of the industry in our keynote presentations, technical sessions, panel discussions, poster sessions, and exhibits.

Call for Papers Deadline: 16 September 2008

Browse the list of topics and submit your paper proposal online. Your participation in the conference program is the key to its success. Please start planning now so that you can be a part of this exciting conference!

Acorn International delivers environmental and sustainability consulting and partnering services to international industries and investors. We do so through an innovative model of partnering with and strengthening the capacity of experts in 35 countries to deliver local know-how in the context of expert direction, yielding world-class results, affordable solutions, and a demonstrable commitment to developing the capabilities of in-country resources. Working with Acorn helps international industries and investors to better manage the increasingly delicate balance between meeting internal requirements for high quality, reliable and simplified service while satisfying host-country demands for maximum local content and capacity building.

New contracts with major oil and gas companies and a strong prospect for growth have created a need to hire a mid to senior-level environmental consultant with broad skills, international experience, an ambition for growth and an ability to develop and manage new business. The successful candidate will be one of among the first employees of this growth-oriented organization and will take over leadership of our existing, highly regarded Houston presence. Desired skills and qualities include:

• 15+ years international environmental experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop a substantial amount of new business ($500,000+ per year) in this field
• Strong client relations
• Strong professional work ethic, initiative and integrity
• Experience in performing and leading EIA, baseline studies, due diligence assessment, and related services
• Willingness to occasionally travel to and work in developing countries on short (normally one week or less) assignments
• Ability to provide direction to teams of experts from partner companies in other countries
• Ability to accomplish work assignments without extensive direction
• Ability to communicate in foreign language(s) is a strong plus.

The location of this position within the Greater Houston/Galveston area is flexible; candidate may set up a new office. The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and benefits, flexible working conditions, and an opportunity to advance with a new, well-regarded and fast-growing consultancy that has repeat contracts in place with major oil and gas companies.

Acorn International is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send resume and salary requirements/history to: info@acornintl.net and reference “Senior Environmental Consultant” in the subject line. Visit www.acornintl.net.

If you wish to learn more about this position send your resume tot Jeff Scott at jeffs@sempcheck.com or 337-593-9764. All inquiries are in kept confidential.