A Look Back at Our Shale Shoot & Utica Conference

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The inaugural Shale Shoot Sporting Clays Championship & Utica Conference took place in Carroll County on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 50 shooters enjoyed a cookout before participating in the Shale Shoot at Upland Valley Sporting Clays in Carrollton. 

The Top Shooter prize, a Colt XSE Combat Elite .45 valued at almost $1,400, went to Bill Mayer II, while the Gun Raffle prize, a $1,400 Henry Big Boy Engraved American Oilman .44 mag., went to Matthew Napski. 

Afterward the scene shifted to Atwood Lake Resort in Sherrodsville for the Utica Conference featuring updates on oil & gas developments from four industry executives. A full buffet meal followed, with additional presentations from State Sen. Lou Gentile and Dave Motts of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We’re looking forward to the return of this great event in the fall of 2016.

Click on this link for a gallery of photos: Shale Shoot & Utica Conference.

Early Bird Rates Extended for Nov. 5 Shale Shoot & Utica Conference

We've extended our early bird rates for this Thursday's Shale Shoot and Utica Conference through Wednesday, Nov. 4! This unique event will combine the Shale Shoot sporting clays championship in the morning, at Upland Valley Sporting Clays in Carrollton. An informative Utica Conference will take place at Atwood Lake Resort in Sherrodsville in the afternoon, followed by a delicious buffet meal and reception beginning at 5:30 p.m.. 

Presentations at the conference and reception will include information about the Carroll County Energy project, the Rover Pipeline, the proposed cracker plant in Monroe County, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village project in Canton. (See image below for details.)

The extended early bird rates are:

$150 for the entire day (Shale Shoot and Utica Conference);

$100 for the morning Shale Shoot only; and 

$75 for the afternoon Utica Conference/Reception only. 

The rates will increase on the day of the event, so register early to save!

Some corporate sponsorships are still available!

This is one event you simply won't want to miss. Make plans to join us! 

Click here for complete information

Register by Oct. 31 to Receive Early-Bird Rates for Shale Shoot & Utica Conference

Our inaugural Shale Shoot & Utica Conference is just one week away! This unique event is set for Thursday, Nov. 5 in Carroll County.

Speakers include: Chris Terajewicz, Carroll County Energy; Griffin Goetz, Ullico Retirement Solutions; and Mike Jacoby, Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth; Mike Chadsey, Ohio Oil & Gas Association; and Susan King, AECOM. 

Speakers for the evening Reception/Buffet Meal will be David Baker, president and executive director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who will provide an update about the Hall of Fame Village project; and Sen. Lou Gentile, senator from the 30th District of the Ohio Senate. 

Presentations will include information about the Carroll County Energy project, the Rover Pipeline, and the proposed cracker plant in Monroe County.

The day will begin with the morning Shale Shoot Sporting Clays Championship at Upland Valley Sporting Clays in Carrollton; continues with the Utica Conference at Atwood Lake Resort in Sherrodsville; and concludes with a reception at Atwood (featuring an open bar and buffet meal) that will include remarks from Mr. Baker and Sen. Gentile. This is one event you simply won't want to miss! Early bird registration rates are good through Oct. 31. Sponsorships are also available.

Click here for information and to register.

First Annual Shale Shoot Sporting Clays Championship and Utica Conference Set for Nov. 5 in Carroll County

The date is approaching for the first annual Shale Shoot Sporting Clays Championship and Utica Conference, set for Thursday, Nov. 5 in Carroll County. The event is being sponsored by the Stark Carroll Oil and Gas Partnership and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

It will all begin Thursday morning with the First Annual Shale Shoot. Registration will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Atwood Lake Resort in Sherrodsville. Participants will make the short drive over to Upland Valley Sporting Clays in Carrollton for a cookout-style lunch at 11 a.m. The sporting clays championship event will begin at 12 noon and will feature long shot and top shooter contests, as well as raffle prizes.

The Utica Conference will take place in the afternoon at Atwood Lake Resort. Conference registration will begin at 2:30 p.m., with the Utica Conference (featuring a full slate of speakers discussing the current state of the Utica play) to take place from 3 to 5 p.m. A reception, featuring an open bar and full buffet, will follow at 5:30 p.m.

Speakers for the Utica Conference include: Chris Terajewicz of Advanced Power; Griffin Goetz of Ullico Retirement Solutions; Mike Jacoby of the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth; and Mike Chadsey of the Ohio Oil & Gas Association.

Presenters during the evening Reception will be David Baker, president and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and State Sen. Lou Gentile.

Through Oct. 31, early registration for the entire day (shoot and conference) is just $150 per person; for the morning Shale Shoot only, $100 per person; and for the afternoon Utica Conference only, $75 per person. (Prices will increase to $200, $150 and $100, respectively, on Nov. 1.)

Sponsorships for this unique event are also available. For complete details or to pay for registrations or sponsorships, visit the Shale Shoot page on the Stark Carroll Oil & Gas Partnership website.

Stark and Carroll Counties Working Together for the Future of Oil and Gas

Over the past few months the Stark County Oil & Gas Partnership has worked closely with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce to plan for the Partnership's first annual Shale Shoot Sporting Clay Championship & Utica Conference, which is coming up Nov. 5 and 6 of this year.

As published in ShaleMart magazine

Partnership Chairman Dave Kirven has had a number of meetings and conversations with Amy Rutledge, executive director of the Carroll Chamber, and other representatives to determine ways the two organizations can work more closely together to promote the oil and gas industry in the region.

While Stark County has offered its many resources for company relocation, residents moving into the area, and numerous entertainment, dining and shopping options, Carroll County is Northeast Ohio's hub of activity in the Utica Shale

A report that appeared earlier this year on the FracTracker Alliance website indicated that Carroll County is home to fully one-fourth of the state’s drilling permits, and 43 percent of all producing wells (as of the end of Q3 of 2014). Carroll County is where the majority of drilling is actually taking place in the entire state, let alone our immediate region.

After ongoing discussions dating back to late 2014, the Partnership's name is changing to the Stark Carroll Oil & Gas Partnership, to reflect the participation of businesses and organizations that are not only doing business with companies in the region, but are located in those respective counties as well.

“This is a big step for our organization, and for the companies and individuals who do business in our two counties,” said Kirven. “Not only do Stark and Carroll border one another, they offer tremendous advantages in terms of natural resources, quality of life, and business and residential opportunities.”

More details will be shared in the weeks ahead. Stay in touch with the Partnership via their blog (choosestark.blogspot.com), their website (www.choosestark.com), and their Facebook page. If you're not already a member, be sure to join the Partnership to receive all the benefits of membership, including their bi-weekly "Drill Bits" e-newsletter. Membership information is available under the “Join” tab at www.choosestark.com.

This article was originally submitted for publication in ShaleMart's print and online editions.

Audience Learns About the Dramatic Impact of the Price of Oil at SCOGP Expo May 13

About 85 professionals from businesses related to, or interested in doing business with, the oil and gas industry attended the Supply-Demand-Price Expo, sponsored by the Stark County Oil and Gas Partnership (SCOGP), on May 13 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

Dave Kirven, chairman of the Partnership, emceed the event and introduced the lineup of speakers for the day. First up was Tom Delamater of Delamater Media Group, a Stark County-based public relations firm, who talked about the SCOGP’s media partners. His company is one of those, along with: Creative Source, a Canton based company that creates large format signs, displays and printing; Ponder Systems, a local video production company; Studio 7, a photography company that handles projects for the SCOGP; and ShaleMart.com, which publishes oil and gas newsletters and directories online and in hard copy.

The first featured speaker was John Felmy of the American Petroleum Institute (API) who talked of the strong and lasting impact of oil and natural gas in America and the world. He said the U.S. is now the largest producer of natural gas in the world and is on track to be its largest oil producer as well. He cited the strong demand around the world for fuel for heating and transportation.

Jackie Stewart of Energy In Depth provided statistical evidence for the strength of oil and gas in the state. She said that Ohio’s Utica Shale is producing, as indicated by the fact that the state’s Utica oil production is up 200 percent, while natural gas production is up 350 percent over that same period.

In addition to a presentation about the Hall of Fame Village project by Pete Fierle of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Bryce Custer of NAI Spring Realty and Rebecca Heimlich of API rounded out the agenda. Ms. Heimlich reported that there are almost 10 million people in the United States who either work in oil and gas or whose jobs are supported by the industry.

The event concluded with a networking reception until 7 p.m. The Hall of Fame was also open to guests of the expo until 8 p.m.

The expo received extensive coverage from area media. Click on the following links for articles in the Canton Repository, the Massillon Independent, the Alliance Review, and Farm & Dairy, the leading agricultural publication in our region.

COMING SOON: Next up for the Partnership is the annual Golf Outing, June 15 at Shady Hollow Country Club in Massillon, and the inaugural Shale Shoot Sporting Clay Championship and Utica Conference, Nov. 5 and 6 in Carroll County.

The 'Shale Shoot' Makes Its Debut in November

The Stark County Oil & Gas Partnership will debut a brand-new event in November, and it's already drawing the attention of sporting clay enthusiasts in Northeast Ohio.

The first annual Shale Shoot Sporting Clay Championship & Utica Conference will take place in Carrollton on Thursday Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6. Final details are still being set, but it will kick off with the Shale Shoot event (dinner included) at Upland Sporting Clays on Thursday, followed by a Utica Conference at Atwood Lake on Friday.

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor the event. For more information or to sign up to receive updates via email, click this link: Shale Shoot 2015.

Ohio Valley Expo: Dave Kirven, chairman of the Stark County Oil & Gas Partnership, attended the Ohio Valley Oil & Gas Expo, April 28 and 29 at the James E. Carnes Center in St. Clairsville.

The two-day expo included a network reception, one-day vendor displays, trade professionals and speakers from the oil and gas industry.

Dave also spent time distributing literature about membership in the Stark County Oil & Gas Partnership, the upcoming Supply-Demand-Price Expo in Canton on March 13, and the Shale Shoot in Carrollton Nov. 5 and 6.

Keep an eye on the Partnership's website at www.choosestark.com for updated details on future events.