JUNE 3, 2010 LASPE NEWSLETTER

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Contents
Petroleum Technology Forum May 8
pages 1 & 3
Summary Report of Workshops at
WRM - Continuing Education
page 2
WNARM thanks to volunteers
page 4
Photos from May 11th Forum
page 6
Crude Price Challenge Winner!
page 7
LASPE Golf Tournament Report
page 8
LASPE Scholarship Award Winners
page 9
WNAR STAR Scholarship &
Fellowship Awards
page 10
LASPE Science Fair Awards
page 11
LASPE Board Meeting Minutes for
May 11th
pages 12 & 13
Position Available & Services Oered
page 14-16
Los Angeles Basin Section
Society of Petroleum Engineers
A Message from the Chair
Hello Fellow
SPE Members,
WRM
Congratulations
to all LASPE
Western
Regional Meeting (WRM)
Committee Members for
everyones hard work, time and
eorts on making the 2010 WRM
a success. Everyone on the
Technical and Program side
dedicated their personal time to
help the LASPE Section to
increase participation. Everyone
was very pleased with all the
planned activities that covered a
wide range of scientic, technical
and educational disciplines.
LASPE also achieved its goal by
networking and sharing
information with other
professional societies that are
active in petroleum engineering or
related areas. Involved societies
included the Pacic Section
American Association of
Petroleum Geologists, and The
Geological Society of America-
Cordilleran Section.
I appreciate our members
participation in the LASPE/PTTC
short courses, eld trips, technical
sessions, student paper contest,
SPE presidents and WRM
luncheon. Special thanks to Jalal
Torabzadeh and Scott Hara, our
2010 WRM Chair and Co-chair,
for putting together the event.
Thank you Iraj Ershaghi, your
committee, and the speakers for
your excellent Technical Program
and special thanks to your tireless
assistants, Julie Legat and Idania
Takemoto. Thank you all Board
and Committee Members,
especially Brandy Fellers, for
coordinating and volunteering in
our SPE Booth. We are indebted
to Jerry Anderson of the West
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY FORUM PROGRAM, JUNE 8TH, 2010
The next Petroleum Technology Forum will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Long Beach Petroleum
Club. The speaker will be David L. Slater, Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. Abstract & bio fo!ow on Page 4...
Location:
Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
Time:
Registration: 11:30 AM
Buet Lunch: 11:30 AM
Presentation: 12:00-1:00 PM
Cost:
$20.00 members,
Free for students.
...continues on page 2
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Coast PTTC, AB Gorashi of the DOGGR, and the instructors for
their wonderful workshops, which attracted almost 250
participants.
YP Activities
During our short course luncheon, section members participated in
the YP Student Panel with Dr. Behrooz Fattahi 2010 SPE President
and Sam Sarem, our WNAR Director. Our two speakers targeted
young students and our Young Professional and provided feedback
on YP experiences, industry training,internships, responsibility
and challenge of work assigned, transfer opportunities,
compensation, recruitment programs, etc.
On Wednesday, May 26, during the evening, The Young Professional
group also put together a Dinner Cruise at Newport Beach Harbor
for the Student Paper Contest Awards. The night included a
relaxing and fun evening of sailing aboard the Tiki Boat. The
dinners included a delicious Persian Cuisine and we also had our
2010 SPE President present to announce the winners of the
Student Paper Contest.
Thank you Candra Janova, Katy Canan, and Aditya Varma for being
active in our LA SPE Young Professional group and your
participation at the WRM.
Scholarships
Jack Smith, Scholarship Chairperson, along with the Scholarship
committee selected the nal recipients, which are listed in our
newsletter. We had a very impressive list of applicants with high
GPAs and SPE involvement. We are very proud and
Congratulation to all of our students.
Thank you,
Vanessa Perez
SPE Chairperson
Message from the Chair...continued from page 1
A Summary Report of May
Workshops at the WRM
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Continuing Education

On May 25 and May 26, at the
Anaheim Convention Center, the
LA Secti on of SPE Western
North-Ameri can Regi on and
Wes t Coas t Pet r ol eum
Technology Transfer Council
proudly presented our Continuing
Educat i on Pr ogr am. The
workshops were associated with
our 2010 SPE Western Regional
Meeting that was held jointly
with the Pacic Section AAPG
and Geol ogi cal Soci et y of
America. There were about 250
attendees for the workshops that
indicate a large progress in our
training eorts.
The workshops covered industry
and regulating agencies needs
such as Petroleum Geology, Oil &
Gas Permitting, CEQA, Thermal
Recovery, Petroleum Engineering,
Reservoir Surveillance & Flood
Mana gement , Dr i l l i ng
Engi neer i ng and Faci l i t y
Engineering.
Several companies supported and
sponsored the workshops such as
Berry Petroleum, Chris Hall, Oxy
El k Hi l l s , E&B Nat ur al
Res our ces , Gl obal Ener gy
Partners, Innovati ve Energy
Ideas, Petrolects, LLC, Plains E &
P Company and Schlumberger.

In light of the above, the LASPE
wil l continue to hol d future
successful workshops.

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FORUM FROM PAGE 1 . . .

Abstract:
Crude oil is a critical source of energy to California and the nation as a whole and will remain so for
decades to come. The economic and security benets of domestic crude oil production are signicant, but
not well understood. For California, the jobs and total tax revenues generated by in state crude oil
production are substantial and can be increased. In contrast, imported crude oil pays no taxes and creates
few jobs, but California is dependent on imports for more than 60% of its crude oil supply.
Maximizing the mix of viable renewable and alternative energy sources is important to Californias
energy future, but the reality is that crude oil will remain the main supply of liquid transportation fuels for
some time to come. In this presentation we will present a compelling picture drawing on historical
information, government forecasts and the science and physics of energy.
Bio David L. Slater:
David L. Slater is currently the Executive Vice-President for Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc., a California
based independent oil and gas production company. Mr. Slater joined Signal Hill Petroleum in 1998 and is
responsible for the companys day to day operations as well as strategic planning and acquisitions. He has
over 30 years of oil industry experience which include serving as the Regional Director of New Business
Development Western United States for Texaco, Asset Manager for coastal California for Santa Fe Energy
Resources and Regional Drilling Manager for the western United States for Santa Fe Energy Company. Mr.
Slater has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona and has pursued graduate studies in
Petroleum Engineering at the University of Southern California. Mr. Slater has been a Registered Petroleum
Engineer in California since 1989.
We look forward to seeing you at the forum!
Katherine Wallgren
Forum Chairperson
Katherine_Wallgren@oxy.com
CALIFORNIA ENERGY REALITY
BY DAVID L. SLATER
SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM, INC.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY FORUM PROGRAM, JUNE 8TH, 2010
JUNE 3, 2010 LASPE NEWSLETTER
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On behalf of the 2010 WNARM Organizing Committee, we would like to thank all of you who have been
involved in planning, preparing, arranging, and conducting this successful joint meeting. Without your support,
dedication and hard work, it was impossible to plan and hold the 2010 SPE WNAR meeting in our area in a very
short period of time. Also, thanks to all of you who attended the meeting and by your participation made the
convention even more successful.
Many thanks to Dr. Ershaghi and members of the Technical Program Committee, for soliciting, reviewing, and
selecting quality technical papers from distinguished authors, and for organizing 16 excellent technical sessions,
oered over 2 days at this convention.
We really appreciate all the help and continuous support we received from SPEI sta: Cindy Madding, Dana
Rhoden, Brian Wiggins and others throughout this process.
We are very thankful to our colleagues, Curtis Henderson of AAPG and Phil Armstrong of GSA for their warm
reception, collaboration, and support for making this unique joint meeting of GSA-AAPG-SPE possible for the rst
time in the Western North America Region. Hopefully, this would be the beginning of more collaborations and
team work of geoscientists and engineers in meeting the challenges we face in achieving our common goals and
objectives.
Many thanks to Jerry Anderson and his colleagues at the West Coast Petroleum Technology Transfer Center
(PTTC) for arranging/sponsoring nine excellent continuing education short courses (with over 250 registrants!) in
collaboration with LA SPE. Help from AB Gorashi with arrangement of continuing education courses is
appreciated.
We really appreciate the eorts of Adi Varma in coordinating/moderating the 2010 SPE WNAR Student Paper
Contest and the USC SPE Student Chapter for hosting the Contest and their hard work in arranging the Student
Awards Banquet (dinner cruise on the Tiki Boat) on Wednesday May 26.
Thank you Candra Janova and the LASPE Young Professionals for arranging and conducting the Meet and
Greet luncheon with SPEI President Behrooz Fattahi and WNAR Director Sam Sarem. That was an informative
and interesting meeting.
Financial support of student activities by OXY, AERA Energy, CiSoft, and SPE San Joaquin Valley Section is
greatly appreciated.
Thanks Rick Finken, our LASPE (as well as the meeting) Treasure for trying to hopefully, keep us over the
water!
LA SPE Board members, committee chairs and all volunteer members, USC and CSULB SPE student chapters
volunteers: thank you for your help, support and dedication.
Last but not least, we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Juli Legat, CiSoft Administrative
Assistant, Idania Takimoto, and several USC petroleum engineering graduate students for their help throughout this
meeting.
Finally, we would like to request all my SPE colleagues who had responsibilities for various parts on the SPE
side, to please submit a short report of your activities to us for inclusion in the nal report of the meeting which is
required by SPEI soon.
Dr. Ershaghi has already submitted a comprehensive report of the Technical Program Committee that we will
share with you shortly.
Again, thank you for all your help and support.
Sincerely,
) Jalal Torabzadeh
) 2010 WNARM Chairperson
WNARM Thanks to Contributors and Volunteers
Scott Hara
2010 WNARM Co-Chairperson
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2010 WNARM PHOTOS
2010 SPE WRM Student Paper Contest Winners with SPE President Dr. Behooz Fattahi, Sam Sarem and Jalal Torabzadeh
Guests enjoying WNAR Awards Luncheon
LASPE Chair Vanessa Perez enjoying the Tiki
Boat view at the Student Paper Awards Dinner
WNAR Director Sam Sarem and WRM General Chair
Jalal Torabzadeh with Keynote Speaker Stephen
Chazen at WRM Regional Awards Luncheon
LASPE Volunteers Bob Vissar, Mike Utt and Juan Chacon -
Manning our SPE Booth at 2010 WRM
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PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY FORUM
PHOTOS FROM MAY 11TH PRESENTATION
Geothermal Treatment, CO2 Sequestration, and Methane Generation in the
Wilmington Graben through Deep Well Injection of Municipal Biosolids
by Dr. Michael Bruno of Terralog
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THE LASPE 2010 CRUDE PRICE CHALLENGE
WE HAVE WINNERS!
Congratulations to our rst and second place winners Ana Tovar and Nazee Heda.
Recent events in the Gulf of Mexico threw all recent forecasting trends out the
window and their forecasts, though a little on the pessimistic side, proved to be
the most accurate.
Ana forecast a June 1, 2010 price of $65.01 for each barrel of 17o Wilmington
Crude, which turned out to be only $0.69 under the actual price of $65.70.
Nazees price of $67.50 was only $1.80 o the mark.
A total of 53 people entered. The average forecast price was $79.25. High and low
forecast prices were $51.01 and $102.28.
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LA SPE GOLF TOURNAMENT IS GREAT SUCCESS
Everyone, I would like to thank you all for making this year's SPE Golf Tournament another
successful event! Rick has let me know that we so far have raised a net prot of over $15,000,
twice what we did last year with still some outstanding money yet to come. Looks like we should
end up with a net prot somewhere near $17,000 thanks to everyone's hard work.

Tracie, thanks once again to Weatherford for putting together a great pre-tournament BBQ.
Juan, thanks once again for all your long hours putting together the signs, poster boards and your
assistance on the registration material.

Thanks again to all for everyone's eort in making this another great event!

Best Regards,
Mark Shemaria
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SCHOLARSHIP REPORT
At the May 10, 2010 Board Meeting, The Scholarship Committee presented its recommendations for
the award of Dr. Bruce W. Davis Memorial (USC), Graduate, Undergraduate, and Mei Chang scholarships.
A total of $11,000 is being awarded for the 2010/2011 school year. We are pleased to announce the following
scholarship award winners:
Dr. Bruce W. Davis Memorial (USC):
) Parham Ghods)) ) USC) ) ) $1000
Graduate:
) Dianeh Babu Gunasekaran) USC) ) ) $1000
) Hamid Reza Jahangari) ) USC) ) ) $1000
) Mohammad Javaheri) ) USC) ) ) $1000
) Reza Rastegar Moghadam) USC) ) ) $1000
) Dalad Nattwongasem) ) USC) ) ) $1000
) Sanez Seddighrad) ) USC) ) ) $1000)
) Hasan Shojaei) ) ) USC) ) ) $1000)
) Tayeb Ayatollahy Tafti) ) USC) ) ) $1000
) Mohammad Evazialk Yadecuri) USC) ) ) $1000
) Mir Hashim Ali Zain) ) USC) ) ) $1000
Undergraduate:) )
) Jessica Cook) ) ) CSU Long Beach) $500
) Matthew B. Perry) ) CSU Long Beach ) $500
Mei Chang Scholarship:) ) ) ) )
) Garrett Hara) ) ) Stanford University) $500
) Riannon Eileen Romero) York College) ) $500
Scholarship awards will be presented to the students at the LASPE Monthly Technology Forum on June
8th, 2010 at the Long Beach Petroleum Club.
LASPEs Scholarship program is nanced by the golf tournament proceeds plus some reimbursement
from SPE International.
LASPE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD WINNERS
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WNAR STAR SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
Dear SPE STAR Scholarship and Fellowship Applicants:
SPE appreciates the time and energy you devoted to applying for the Society of Petroleum
Engineers STAR Scholarships and Fellowships. The Regional Scholarship Committee carefully
considered each application thoroughly.
The committee considered many aspects including academic records, leadership and
communication skills, interest in petroleum engineering as a profession, and contributions to the
Society of Petroleum Engineers (if applicable).
On behalf of Sam Sarem, SPE Western North America Regional Director, I am pleased to
announce the recipients of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Western North America Region STAR
Scholarships and Fellowship for the 2010-2011 academic years.
Western North America Region STAR Scholarships:
Bryson Alef
Courtney Enright
Rachel Gantt
Western North America Region STAR Fellowship :
Ramil Ahmadov
SPE values education and we hope that you continue to pursue education related to the
petroleum industry. I encourage you to continue to apply for SPE scholarships. SPE summarizes
scholarship opportunities provided by the SPE and by local SPE Sections on our website
http://www.spe.org/spe-app/jsp/siteFunctionality/scholarships.jsp
Sincerely,
Erin OSullivan
Regional Activities Coordinator
Society of Petroleum Engineers
222 Palisades Creek Drive, Richardson, Tx 75080 972-952-9423
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LASPE SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS
The winners for LASPE Science Fair Awards, from yesterday's State Science Fair, is as
follows:
Matthew J. Chaee
Christa McAulie Elementary School, Bakerseld, Kern County
J0702 - "Me and My Oil: Finding the Most Ideal Reservoir by Measuring
Sedimentary Rocks Permeability and Porosity
Check # 1136
Tristan J. Chester
Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
J0703 - "Which Type of Sedimentary Rock Is the Best Storage Rock for
Petroleum Oil"
Check # 1137
Matt A. West
South Pasadena High School
Los Angeles County
S1928 - "Air Capacitor Based Oscilloscope Impedance Spectroscopy: An
Eective Method for Characterizing Oil-Water Emulsions
Check # 1138
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LASPE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MAY 11, 2010
Includes revision received through 5-19-10
The meeting was called to order at 10:50 AM
1. In attendance:
Vanessa Perez
Rick Finken
Sam Sarem
Brandy Fellers
Scott Hara
Jack Smith
Craig Webster
A.B. Gorashi
Eric Withjack
Candra Janova
Bob Visser
Jalal Torabzadeh
Mike Utt (by Proxy to Vanessa)

2. The meetings agenda was reviewed and approved.
3. The minutes of the April 13, 2010 meeting were approved.
4. Announcements:
4.1 Vanessa requested volunteers for the June 4, 2010 read-in at International Elementary School. Brandy
Fellers said she would like to participate.
4.2 Three Legion of Honor Members will be recognized at todays Forum. Vanessa will make a short
presentation to each one just before our speaker is announced.
4.3 Rick Finken reported that the Golf Tournament was a success and is on track to net approximately
$13,500.
5. Reports
5.1 Treasurers Report: Rick Finken reported that in March income exceeded expenses by $14,625 and that
the total value of LASPEs assets was $89,801 at April month-end. This good result is largely due to
Golf Tournament registrations. Rick also advised that LASPEs annual financial statement has been
submitted to SPEI.
5.2 Golf Tournament Report: See above.
5.3 WNAR/ SPEI Report: Sam Sarem reported on how the WNAR Council voted to split the STAR $5,000
Scholarship and $10,000 Fellowship monies. Three undergraduate scholarships of $2,000, $1,500 and
$1,500 were given for four consecutive years. The fellowship money of $10,000 was given to one
graduate student for four consecutive years. The awardees will be notified by SPE on 15 May. A
committee has been appointed to come up with uniform Score Sheets that can be used in the future and
revisit the recommended number of awards to be given by the available money
continues on next page . . .
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" . . . LASPE BOARD MEETING MINUTES CONTINUES
6. Old Business:
6.1 Science Fairs: Jack Smith plans to attend the California State Science Fair on May 18th at Exposition
Park.
6.2 Section Luncheon with SPE President Behrooz Fattahi: This is scheduled for September 2, 2010, but
was not covered.
7. New Business:
7.1 2010 WRM:
7.1.1 Short Courses: To date, there are 153 registered and the short courses are on track to make a profit of
$2,488. The need for monitors at each class was discussed.
7.1.2 SPE Luncheon: To date, 43 are registered.
7.1.3 Luncheon on 5/26: This will be a panel discussion with LASPE Young Professionals and SPE
President, Behrooz Fattahi.
7.1.4 Student Paper Contest: Scott Hara is arranging the awards banquet and is looking into using the Tiki
Boat out of Newport Harbor. This was done at the 2007 ATCE and was very successful.
7.1.5 SPE Booth: Brandy Fellers reported she has 7 volunteers, but needs 5 more.
7.1.6 Young Professionals: Candra Janova requested money for T-Shirts with an SPE logo to set the YPs
apart since they will be doing volunteer work at the convention. The Board approved an order of up to
10 shirts costing no more than $500.
7.2 End of the Year Report: This is due at SPEI June 1. Vanessa will put it together with the help of the
various chairpersons. Student chapter reports will be included.
7.3 New Officer Position Fill Out: Vanessa will handle this.
7.4 New Budget Items: None.
7.5 Section Activities:
7.5.1 Outreach: Covered above
7.5.2 Young Professionals: Covered above
7.5.3 Continuing Education: Covered above
7.5.4 Scholarships: Jack Smith reported that he has 11 graduate candidates and 4 undergraduate candidates.
One of the graduate candidates would be receiving the Bruce Davis scholarship, which includes an
extra $1,000 so the total funding required is $14,000. Since only $10,000 is budgeted, an additional
$4,000 was requested. It was pointed out that our 2009-10 Budget now forecasts a shortfall of $11,450
and this addition brings that to a projected shortfall of $15,450. As it stands now any shortfall would
have to come out of investments or reserve funds. The Board moved and approved the extra funding.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00.
Rick Finken, acting secretary
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SALARY RANGE:
Grades I - II: $2,403.68 - $3,801.28 Biweekly
$5,226.00 - $8,264.00 Monthly
Applications available: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
May 28, 2010 through August 20, 2010. Completed
applications and supplemental applications must be
received in the Civil Service Department by 4:30 p.m.,
August 20, 2010. Postmarks will not be accepted.
On l i n e a p p l i c a t i o n s a r e e n c o u r a g e d .

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Bachelors
degree in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical
Engineering (proof required)* OR Bachelors degree
from an accredited college or university (proof required)
*, and two or more years (full-time equivalent) of
experience in petroleum engineering, oil field
operations, or other petroleum related operations. AND

Knowledge and ability to operate computers using

spreadsheets, word processing, and other business
and technical software pertaining to petroleum
engineering.

Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays,

and split shifts.

Proof of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and

a current DMV driving record, is required at time of
appointment and must be presented to the hiring
department at the time of selection interview.
*Applications will not be processed until all
required proofs are received. Any required proofs,
such as diplomas, transcripts, or certificates, must
be received in the Civil Service Department by 11:59
p.m., August 25, 2010. Documents may be
uploaded to the online application, submitted in
person, faxed to (562) 570-5293, or emailed to
civilservice@longbeach.gov.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Wilmington Oil Field
or water flood operations experience.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Under supervision, performs
increasingly complex and responsible petroleum
engineering and/or geology work pertaining to oil field
development, oil and gas production operations,
enhanced recovery methods,
(examples of duties continued) and other related
work; participates in project teams for economic and
operational evaluation of field activities and reservoir
surveillance; participates in evaluating procedures to
ensure oil field environmental and safety regulatory
compliance; prepares, reviews or assists in the
preparation of petroleum engineering projects, studies,
and programs pertaining to oil field development, oil
and gas production operations, drilling, oil and gas
reserves, field equipment, secondary recovery,
enhanced oil recovery, abandonment operation; assists
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competitive land use areas; participates in developing
operational plans to optimize economic oil recovery;
evaluates contracts and regulations pertaining to the oil
operations; assists in the development of oil fields
budget; assists in the preparation and the making of
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(Inexpensive exploitation studies/market value determination)
Contract Operations
(We will operate your property for you - L.A. Basin area, only)
Reservoir/Operations Evaluations
(Identify upside. Reduce operating costs. Automate your operation.)

American Energy Advisors, Inc.
15635 Alton Parkway, Ste 295
Irvine, CA 92618
SERVICES OFFERED
JUNE 3, 2010 LASPE NEWSLETTER
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CURRENT BOARD, OFFICERS & CHAIRS
Current Board, Ofcers and Chairs
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Candra_Janova@oxy.com Chandra Janova Young Professionals
dremmw@yahoo.com Eric Withjack Board Member-2010
Awards and Recognition
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PerezV@slc.ca.gov Vanessa Perez 2009-2010 Chairperson
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Rick_Reeves@oxy.com Rick Reeves Board member-2011
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Scott_Hara@oxy.com Scott Hara Community Outreach
SmithjL@slc.ca.gov Jack Smith Scholarship Chair
torabzad@csulb.edu Jalal Torabzadeh Junior past chair
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Richard.nken@longbeach.gov Rick Finken Treasurer
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