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Heavy Hitters in Industry to Speak at General Session

Susan Crosby — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:07:20 +0000

Speakers finalized for the SIGMA’s General Session to be held November 15 from 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago:

Cap and Trade: The Tip of the Economic Iceburg

Steve Cousins, Vice President of Refining, Lion Oil

Fueling Innovations and Technology Outlook

John Ryan, CEO, Dresser, Inc.

Can Refineries Survive the Next 10 Years?

Lynn Westfall, Chief Economist, Tesoro

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Susan Crosby — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:50:19 +0000

Take me out to the Ballgame at the Summer Legislative Conference!

When you come to DC this summer for the Legislative Conference, (and if you are not – why not – Congress needs to hear from their constituents – that is you!) come a day early and enjoy a baseball game with your fellow SIGMA members on Monday, July 20^th at 7:05 p.m. (transportation will leave the hotel about 6 pm).

We have a great evening planned, transportation to and from the hotel, a great seat to watch the action, $20 food credit, great networking, and the opportunity to see a team that is on it’s way up – and in the top 10 major league teams in on base and slugging percentage and Home Runs – oh and then there is also an opportunity to see their opponent – the New York Mets, who as I write this, are chasing the World Series Champs the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the competitive NL East. The new Nationals Park is a beautiful ball park, don’t miss it!

Come join us – the cost is $75 a person – I guarantee you will have a great time. Please call or write me with any questions – 703-375-0490 ceifert@sigma.org

See you there.

-Cathi

Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) to Speak at Summer Legislative Meeting Send Off Breakfast

Katie Higgins — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:35:38 +0000

Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) will address SIGMA members on Wednesday morning, July 22, at the Breakfast “How to Lobby” and Send off Session. Congressman Welch worked as a public defender and in 1980 he became the second only Democrat elected to represent Windsor County in the Vermont State Senate. Welch was elected in 1985 to serve as President Pro Tem of the Vermont Senate. Returning to the Senate in 2002 he was then again elected as President Pro Tem in 2003, a position in which he held until 2006. In 2006, Welch was elected as Vermont’s lone U.S. Representative and was then reelected in 2008. Congressman Welch serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Register today for the Summer Legislative Meeting to be held July 21-22

Petroleum Finance Webinar for You!

Susan Crosby — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:59:26 +0000

Due to such positive feedback from the SIGMA & Meridian “Dollars & Sense” Webinar in February, we are offering this again in June! Webinar dates are June 4, 11, & 18 with 2 hour sessions – you can have as many from your company as you would like to participate! Targeted at “mid-level managers”, this webinar explains: a) “basic” petroleum finance and how everyone impacts the bottom line, b) fundamentals of P&L and balance sheet, c) industry cash flow, d) the difference between cash & profit, e) the employee role and effect on cash and profit. The cost is $995 per company. Just fax in your registration or for more information, including the agenda and registration form go to: http://www.askmeridian.com/sigma/index.htm.

SIGMA Spring Convention Evaluation Survey Expiring Soon

Katie Higgins — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:46:28 +0000

If you have not yet completed the Spring Convention survey, please do so immediately! The survey will become unavailable tomorrow, Friday, May 29. Please CLICK HERE and you will be directed to the first page of the online evaluation.

SIGMA would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill out the survey for the 2009 Spring Convention that was recently held in San Antonio, Texas! The time you take today to complete the survey will allow us to provide better programs for you in the future!

Thank you in advance for your input.

Late Night Cantina

Susan Crosby — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:02:09 +0000

Thanks to DTN, attendees were treated to a Late Night Cantina and tequila tasting last night at Steinheimers. Fun was had by all!

Valero Hosts a Great Party!

Susan Crosby — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:28:14 +0000

What fun at Valero’s Welcoming Reception! A “fiesta” at it’s best! Take a look:

Shuttle Schedule for Supplier Welcoming Reception

Katie Higgins — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:31:01 +0000

Shuttles for tonight’s Supplier Welcoming Reception will meet in the front lobby. Beginning at 5:45 pm shuttles will take attendees to Valero’s Campus. Shuttles will continuously run from the Westin to Valero from 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm.

Supplier Welcoming Reception

Katie Higgins — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:14 +0000

Don’t miss the first major event of the 2009 Spring Convention – the Supplier Welcoming Reception. The reception will be held at the Valero Marketing & Supply Co., campus. Enjoy an evening of terrific food and beverages alongside the beautiful lawn of the campus. Come and participate in one of the premier networking opportunities of the convention.

Shuttles for the Supplier Welcoming Reception depart from the front lobby at 5:45. Shuttles will continuously run from 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm.

Where to Eat?

Susan Crosby — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:59:43 +0000

There are plenty of great restaurants in the downtown San Antonio area. For those of you who have visited before, do you have any favorites? We have put together a restaurant list to help you decide. As always, check with the concierge for recommendations as well as reservations. It is Fiesta week when we’re there, so you’ll want to plan ahead!