UGCAC Presidents Message- December 2020
In a normal year we would be celebrating the Christmas Season this week at the River Bend Country Club with a fine meal, good music and most of all good fellowship with our Unocal family. But this is not a normal year. We are coping with a pandemic that has disrupted our personal lives and the lives of everyone around us. Fortunately we have a legacy of problem solving from our days in the oil and gas business that we can call on to cope with the changes dealt us.
Our last luncheon in September was a combination of in person dining and program along with zoom on line participation for those at home. It worked largely because of the efforts of Gary and Dale who did the online Zoom setup and worked with RBCC to get a stable WIFI connection. Gift cards replaced bottles of wine but it worked. I anticipate that 2021 will see more of these adaptions to our social circumstances. There will not be the usual in person rodeo themed luncheon in February, instead we are working on a presentation combining best practices for cyber security and financial market trends for 2021. If you have some input or suggestions for this meeting let us know.
Gary has arranged dates and menus for in person meetings at RBCC in May, September and December. In addition, we will continue with Zoom as an option including our treasured door prize drawings.
- Thursday, May 6th
- Thursday, September 16th
- Wednesday, December 8th
There will also be opportunities to join other chapter meetings as we did with Houston Metro this year. Chapters have been encouraged to share their luncheon programs on line within logistical guidelines.
Chapter elections for officers will proceed as scheduled for 2021. Gary will include the ballot with the newsletter. The “usual suspects” will be on the list of candidates again and we encourage you to consider joining us in service for UGCAC and CRA.
The CRA leadership meetings for 2021 have been rescheduled due to Covid 19 restrictions in California.
- The Mid-Year Meeting for CRA officers, AVP’s, Committee Chairs and Past Presidents has been moved from January to May.
- The Annual Meeting in LA for all directors is moved from May to October.
- Due to the suspension of most live chapter meetings, each chapter has the option of sending in or retaining the $3 in dues normally sent to CRA.
- Mike Elgie along with other computer savvy individuals have formed a Zoom team to assist chapters and CRA leadership with the process of on line meetings.
- CRA Alerts will continue to be published to keep members informed during these difficult times.
Despite all the challenges and stresses this Christmas Season, we have the same hope and faith to rely on and what a comfort that is. Have a very blessed Christmas
