· March, 1949 – The first club was founded in New Orleans,
Louisiana by Inez Awty Schaeffer.
· June, 1949 – Club formed in Jackson, Mississippi; followed by Clubs in
Los Angeles, California (April, 1950) and Houston, Texas (Aug 1950).
· January, 1951 – Mrs. Schaeffer was named “Outstanding Woman in the
Oil Industry” in recognition of her contribution in forming an organization
devoted to educational programs for women employed in the
petroleum and allied industries. Articles of Association were drafted.
· July 23, 1951-The Association of Desk & Derrick Clubs of North America
was formed with the signing of the Articles of Assoc by the presidents
of the Desk and Derrick Clubs of New Orleans, Louisiana;
Jackson, Mississippi; Los Angeles, California and Houston, Texas.
Combined membership of the four charter clubs was 883.
· December 1-2, 1951 – First Board of Directors met in New Orleans.
The regions were increased from two to five at this meeting. The states
of Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington made up
Region V. Arkansas, New Mexico and Texas became Region VI.
Letters requesting nominations for Regional Directors were sent in
February 1952 to the regions that did not have a director.
· January, 1952 – A Desk and Derrick Newsletter was published stating
“this newsletter is a forerunner of our first National bulletin”. A contest
was held for the name of the new Assoc publication. Josephine Nolen
of Odessa, Texas won for the name THE OIL AND GAL JOURNAL with
the first issue published in March.
· September 12-13, 1952 – First annual convention of the Association of
Desk & Derrick Clubs of North America was held at the Shamrock Hotel
in Houston, Texas presided over by the first Association President,
Lee Wilson Hoover. Forty (40) of the forty-six (46) member clubs
were represented by 997 registrants.
· 1952 – The Desk & Derrick Club of Edmonton in the province of Alberta
was the first Canadian club to affiliate with the Association.
· 1953 – The first Association award was presented for Best Feature Story
covering the petroleum industry and appearing in a club bulletin.
· 1954 – The Association was redistricted to include eight regions and a
temporary Distribution Office was established in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
· 1954 – The Distribution Office was continued on a temporary basis, and
he first study courses on petroleum subjects were approved.
· 1956 – Trademark of DESK AND DERRICK was established by the
U. S. Patent Office.
· 1956 – The Distribution Office was permanently established and remains
in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
· 1957 – GREATER KNOWLEDGE – GREATER SERVICE was adopted
as the motto of ADDC.
· 1960 – The name and trademark “Desk and Derrick” were accepted for
registration in Canada.
· 1967 – The Desk and Derrick Standard Oil Abbreviator was conceived
by the members of each club who furnished lists of abbreviations used
in all branches and department of the industry.
· 1977 – “of North America” was deleted from the Association’s name and
the acronym ADDC became common usage.
· 1979 – Fundamentals of Petroleum, published by the Petroleum
Extension Service of the University of Texas at Austin, went on sale.
The publication is now in its 5th printing.
· 1982 – The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust was established to
give assistance to individuals pursuing college degrees in subjects
related to the petroleum, energy and allied industries.
· 1987 – The ADDC Foundation was established to assist the Association,
its members and others in the petroleum, energy and allied industries.
Its purpose is to publish and produce educational materials, to conduct
research and to sponsor seminars and classes.
· 1987 – The first issue of The Desk and Derrick Journal was published in
February, replacing the Oil and Gal Journal.
· 1988 – Delegates at the annual conv. approved equitable membership
in the Association, opening membership to men.
· 1994 – Association purpose was amended to read, “The purpose of
the Association shall be to promote the education and professional
development of individuals employed in or affiliated with the petroleum,
energy and allied industries.”
· 1996 – The first Association website went on-line in September.
· 1998 – The Association Board adopted a mission statement, “To enhance
and foster a positive image to the global community by promoting the
contribution of the petroleum, energy and allied industries
through education by using all resources available.”
· 1999 – A trademark for PetroMolly, a young woman dressed
in coveralls and hardhat with oil drop-shaped head and derrick
eyes was not pursued.
· 2000 – The new Assoc website was designed and implemented through
the Energy Connection of TIPRO (Texas Independent Producers and
Royalty Owners) under the direction of Steve Kirk and assisted by
Mike Wiggins of the Association Distribution Office.
· 2001 – ADDC celebrates its 50th anniversary year.
· 2002 – Introduced the ADDC Certification Seminar.
· 2003 - Resurrected the Fort Worth Club coloring book which became
the “Bit of Fun” Energy Activity Book with the recommendation
of introducing Petro-Mack.
The Desk and Derrick Journal was published as a magazine style
publication for the first time in 14 years to many accolades
· 2004 – Published the first “Bit of Fun” Energy Activity Books
· 2005 – ADDC celebrates its 54th anniversary year.
The new Association website was re-designed through
Finer Design in Muskegon, MI http://www.finerdesign.com/
The “Bit of Fun” Energy Activity book was published in the metric
version in May in Canada.
· 2006 – ADDC celebrates its 55th anniversary year.
· 2007 -
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The past 54 years have seen changes, but the purpose remains the same: To provide industry educational programs for members. To recap a few of those changes:
The number of regions expanded to eight (8), seven of which are currently active. Dropping “of North America” changed the Association’s name, and membership is no longer limited to women.
A simple newsletter, first published in January, 1952, was followed by a professionally printed publication, The Oil and Gal Journal, renamed The Desk and Derrick Journal. This Journal, a direct link between club members and the Association, is published quarterly and mailed to each member.
The Association established and maintains a distribution office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where member clubs can order manuals, forms, books, videos, films and slide presentations. The Association Distribution Office also provides general association information and guidelines for club operations, program planning and seminars.
Closely paralleling the fortunes of the petroleum industry of which it is a vital part, the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs has grown in stature and value as it strives to adapt to the changing times. It has continuously broadened educational opportunities for employees of the petroleum, energy and allied industries.
Thousands of hours of education have been provided for members through monthly programs on the many facets of this industry and given by speakers ranging from company CEO’s to oil-well-fire fighters. Field trips to offshore drilling rigs, refineries, manufacturing plants, nuclear facilities and geological excursions illustrate the meaning of the organization’s name: Desk and Derrick. Special study courses, seminars and workshops have provided opportunities for members and other employees to keep pace with the changes and technical advances taking place in the industry today. Topics range from the fundamentals of petroleum containing subjects from finding the prospect to marketing the products, as well as governmental regulations. Additional educational opportunities include personal training seminars first known as Speakers Bureau then as CLT or Communications/Leadership Training and now as Leadership Resources. Additional personal growth opportunities include ADDC conventions, Regional meetings, Town Hall meetings, President’s meetings, Board meetings, committee meetings, orientations, installations and many more.
ADDC edits and sponsors educational textbooks such as the Fundamentals of Petroleum, Land and Leasing and Practical Petroleum Geology. Club members were instrumental in developing these books, and the Petroleum Extension Service of the University of Texas at Austin agreed to publish. These textbooks have enhanced the contributions made by the organization to its industry. The Association also edits and sponsors, through PennWell Publishing, The Desk and Derrick Standard Oil Abbreviator which was authored by Desk and Derrick club members throughout the Association. The 5th edition will be available by the end of 2001 and will include technical advances in petroleum practices such as horizontal drilling and 3D seismic as well as metric conversion charts.
The ADDC Educational Trust, known as E.T., was established to give financial assistance to individuals pursuing college degrees in subjects related to the petroleum, energy and allied industries. Scholarships are awarded to eligible students attending accredited colleges on a full-time basis. A part-time scholarship is available to members of Desk and Derrick pursuing advanced college instruction. The Trust has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships since its inception in 1982. The ADDC Foundation was established to assist the Association, its members and others in the petroleum, energy and allied industries to publish or produce educational materials, to conduct research and to hold seminars and classes. The Trust and the Foundation qualify as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and all donations are tax deductible for United States income tax purposes.
GREATER KNOWLEDGE – GREATER SERVICE remains the motto and continues to be the aim of the organization.
