About ADDC
ADDC is the energy industry association that brings everyone together to build better careers, companies and communities. Membership is open to those employed in or affiliated with the petroleum, energy, and allied industries as well as individuals interested in increasing their knowledge about these industries, who can benefit from broad-based, cross functional training.
Our Mission
Our mission is 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.
Our Purpose
The Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs (ADDC), an international non-profit organization, is a premier provider of energy education and professional development. ADDC’s purpose shall be to promote the education and professional development of individuals employed in or affiliated with the petroleum, energy, and allied industries, and to educate the general public about these industries as well as the companies and global communities the members serve.
Education & Scholarships
ADDC Foundation
The goal of the ADDC Foundation is Energy Education. The Foundation supports many Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs (ADDC) programs, but our main priority is to support organizations and projects that educate everyone including students at all levels and individuals within and outside of the energy industry. The Foundation also funds community outreach projects throughout ADDC and the energy industry in order to create awareness of the role and value of energy in our daily lives. Learn more about the ADDC Foundation in our brochure or contact us at [email protected].
Certification
The ADDC Certification Program offers courses to further your knowledge of the industry including Accounting, Completion & Production, Drilling, Geology, Land & Leasing and Petroleum Marketing.
Educational Trust
ADDC established The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust in 1982 for the purpose of awarding scholarship to students pursuing a degree in a major field of study related to the petroleum, energy, or allied industries, with the objective of obtaining full time employment in the industry. All scholarships are made through accredited colleges and universities offering degrees that fall within the scope of the Educational Trust’s purpose, such as geology, chemical engineering, and petroleum engineering.
The Educational Trust qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Learn more at www.theeducationaltrust.org.
Events
Convention
2024 ADDC Convention & Education Conference
September 24-28, 2024
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton – Dallas – Campbell
8250 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
Regional Meetings
Central Region:
April 25 – 27, 2024
West Western Angus Inn
Great Bend, KS
Northeast Region:
May 16 – 18, 2024
Holiday Inn Express
Canonsburg, PA
Southeast Region:
April 20, 2024
Zoom
West Region:
April 18 – 20, 2024
Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina
Corpus Christi, TX
Publications
Latest News
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Membership & Sponsorship
Become A Member
To become a member, please contact us with your state or province. You will be directed to the regional director who can further assist in finding the club closest to you.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of ADDCs initiatives are welcomed. At this time we are redeveloping the sponsorship opportunities and benefits. In the meantime, should you like to sponsor ADDC, please contact us.
Leadership
President
Wendy Sparks
Oklahoma City Club
President Elect
Kathy Martin
Lafayette Club
Secretary
Kelli Hiltbrand
Tuscarawas Valley Club
Treasurer
Sue Weaver
San Antonio Club
Immediate Past President
Barbara Pappas
Wichita Falls Club
Parliamentarian
Evelyn Green
San Antonio Club
Region Leadership
Central Region
Michelle Burgard
Oklahoma City Club
Northeast Region
Shelly Hildebrant
Tri-State Club
Southeast Region
Angie Corvers
Baton Rouge Club
West Region
Heather Woods
Farmington Club
Contact Us
Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs
5014 FM 1500
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: (405) 543-3464
Email: [email protected]