PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the 2026-2027 PASH year!

The PASH Board has been actively preparing for another exciting and productive year. Building on the success of recent years, we will continue to offer a combination of in-person and virtual meetings, along with opportunities for networking and professional development. Our Board and Committees have been working diligently to secure a strong lineup of CPE speakers and relevant topics that will benefit our members throughout the year. As always, we welcome your ideas and feedback. If there is a particular speaker, topic, or meeting format you would like to see included in our programs, please reach out to your Committee Chair or any member of the PASH Board. Your input helps us create meaningful and engaging experiences for all members.

With COPAS increasing its annual membership dues by $10, PASH has made a corresponding adjustment to its membership fee. Effective for the upcoming membership year, annual dues will increase to $365. As in prior years, COPAS will manage the membership renewal process and has already distributed renewal notices via email, with a renewal date of August 1. PASH will continue to coordinate directly with COPAS regarding invoicing and payment of dues for our retired and honorary members. We appreciate your continued support and encourage all members to renew promptly so we can continue providing high-quality educational programs, networking opportunities, and resources that add value to your membership.

One of our key goals for the coming year is to continue growing and strengthening PASH through increased membership. Our organization is at its best when we bring together a diverse group of professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and industry insights. We encourage each member to help spread the word about the value of PASH by inviting colleagues, coworkers, and industry peers to attend a meeting or networking event. Personal invitations are often the best way to introduce prospective members to the benefits of our organization. With your support, we can continue to expand our membership, enhance our programs, and build an even stronger professional community for the future.

PASH has an exciting year of events planned, as highlighted in the Save the Date section below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ruth Strange

PASH President 2026-27

Education Committee

Save the Date. Our Virtual Fall Mini-Education Day 2026 is planned for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. We are currently working on the line up.

Watch for the registration email for Fall Virtual Education Day 2026. It will be sent out soon.

If you are interested in participating in the Education Committee, please send an email to Kathy Johnston at kjohnston@sabineenergy.com. Meetings will be held virtually. Watch the September Newsletter for the 1^st meeting date.

COPAS 2027

COPAS 2027 Partnership/Sponsor Opportunities: https://www.pashcopas.org/partner-with-us-at-copas-spring-2027/

Be a part of the process and join us on Zoom for the next COPAS 2027 Planning Meeting! 

Time: Aug 17, 2026 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87579581573?pwd=rTbQ3HIqeUbEdMboaWkIToXuqMqPAs.1

Meeting ID: 875 7958 1573

Passcode: 968304

Link for all things COPAS 2027 https://www.pashcopas.org/meetings/copas-spring-2027-national-meeting/

Membership News

As a reminder, your membership renewed on August 1, 2026. If you purchased your membership with a credit card, you should have received an email receipt for your records. To verify or change the credit card number, please visit https://copas.org/my-account/members-area/. Under the COPAS Membership plan, click on “View Billing”. To renew your membership by check, please make it payable to “COPAS” or “Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies Inc.” and send to their lockbox at COPAS, PO Box 25277, Overland Park, KS 66225. Your membership will remain “on hold” until payment is received. Please contact Vanessa Galindo at vanessa.galindo@copas.org if you require an invoice or W-9 for your records or have any questions.

More Membership News

Welcome back PASH members! We are looking forward to a great year. Have you considered sharing the experience with a coworker or friend? 

Do you:

• Know someone new to the industry?  
• Have an Oil and Gas accountant that could benefit from training and collaboration?  
• Want to expand your network with other industry professionals?

Are you:

• Stumped on a specific Oil and Gas Accounting issue?
• Looking for Oil and Gas accounting updates and trending issue discussions?

Having a familiar face and a little guidance can make a huge impact to someone new to PASH. Feel free to encourage your coworkers or oil and gas accounting friends to join PASH. It is a great place to network and get to know a great group of people. The Membership Application and instructions can be found on our website pashcopas.org under the Membership Tab, then Membership Application. 

Not sure where to start? Send the Membership Committee your colleague's name and company, and we will follow up with them directly.

Let’s have another successful year of PASH, together!

Member Benefits & Resources

Leadership Opportunities

Looking for a chance to be more involved and expand your leadership skills? Reach out to Jennifer at jdhmckellar@fortify.energy to learn more.

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PASH Website

Visit us at www.pashcopas.org today to learn more about the society.

• View the latest job postings for oil and gas accounting opportunities
• Access membership information and applications to share with colleagues

COPAS Membership Discounts

Did you know that as a COPAS member you are entitled to reduced rates from several rental car companies? Use the following IDs to get discounts with:

Avis: AWD - L039224

Hertz: CDP - 1970958

National: Contract ID - ESHB51C (includes Loss Damage Waiver)

Enterprise: Customer Number - SB00001, Pin - ENT

For more savings opportunities, log in to COPAS and visit http://www.copas.org/memberbenefits

COPAS Website

For COPAS information, you can visit the website at www.copas.org or call 877-992-6727.

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Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS), Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.