PASH Newsletter

September 18, 2025


SEPTEMBER MEETING


Hilton - Houston North

12400 Greenspoint Drive

Houston, TX 77060

 

Committee Meetings: 3:00 PM

Tech Session: 4:30 PM

Social: 5:30 PM

Dinner: 6:00 PM




Please click the Registration link above if you plan to stay for dinner. Registration will close at noon on Monday, September 15th.


Tech Session Speaker

 

The PASH Revenue Committee is hosting the September Tech Session. Join us to learn the current challenges our industry is facing with Federal & Indian Royalty Reporting. Our presenters will be Barbara Fedro, Garrett Dever and Huda Alsheikh from Ryan.


Dinner Speaker


WINGS OVER HOUSTON

October 18-19, 2025

Ellington Field





Mr. Rich Welsh will be joining us to share his passion for flying! Rich started flying when he was in high school. He spent 8 years in the Air Force, reaching the rank of Captain, with 5 years in the F101B Voodoo, Supersonic Interceptor. 


Rich joined the CAF (Commemorative Air Force) in 1980 and has flown the Museums' WWII Vultee BT-13A trainer, and he owns a Mooney Super 21 aircraft. 


Rich has flown in several airshows including "Wings Over Houston". He has served on the Airshow staff for over 29 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors. 


Rich has put together a presentation on WWII aviation history called "America Trains For War" that is presented to youth groups as well as Veterans organizations. 

Revenue Committee


The Revenue Committee will be joining the JI/Audit Committees for the 3pm presentation/discussion at the September meeting. At the end, the revenue committee will break out and discuss committee business and vote on any items (if needed). Make sure to stay for the Tech Session – it’s hosted by the Revenue Committee!

Joint Interest Committee


We are excited to start off the new year and see everybody at the upcoming first meeting! Joint Interest plans to continue collaborating closely with the Audit Committee this year and will soon schedule a joint session to review the new draft of the AG-9 (Vendor Audits) publication. If you have any suggestions or ideas for upcoming meeting topics, or if you have any questions about joining the committee, please feel free to contact us at vperez@hilcorp.com and/or awhitley@hilcorp.com

 

Thanks and see you soon! 

Co-Chairs Vanessa Perez and Amy Whitley

PASH Golf Tournament


Tee it up for a great day on the greens! Join us at the 2025 PASH Georgeanna Sockwell Memorial Golf Tournament which will be held October 2nd at the Jersey Meadows Golf Club (8502 Rio Grande St. Houston, TX 77040).



Registration is now open! Grab your clubs and your crew (at least one PASH member per team) for a day of fairways, friendly competition, and industry connections. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Emily Boone with any and all questions (281-744-8165, eboone@pooleaudit.com)  


Audit Committee


We are excited for a new year at PASH. The audit committee will be joining the Joint Interest committee during meetings this year. The most recent voting items provided by COPAS have been sent out, if you have not seen them come through, please contact Emily Boone (eboone@pooleaudit.com).


COPAS National Meeting Spring 2027


PASH is hosting the Spring 2027 COPAS meeting and we need your help! Grab a beverage and join us on September 18th during happy hour for a meet and greet. Bring your ideas for themes and learn more about the various planning committees. There's opportunities for everyone!  


Some things to get your gears turning:

  • We'll be celebrating PASH's 75th anniversary
  • The 2027 meeting location will be Hyatt Regency Baytown – Houston, which has pump jacks that can be seen from the windows
  • We did a diamond theme in 2021

Education Committee


Have you seen a great presentation lately or have an idea for an interesting topic? Join the Education Committee to help coordinate learning opportunities that help support the oil and gas accounting programs and students at local universities.


Email Karla Zawodny at karlaz.pash@gmail.com to get on the distribution list for Zoom meeting information. 

Virtual Meeting Tips & Tricks

  • Join early to check your connection and chat with other attendees
  • Mute your microphone in the lower left corner of the Zoom screen when not speaking
  • Raise your hand using the options under the "Participants" button to request the floor
  • Utilize the "Chat" button for quick thoughts or if you don't have microphone capabilities
  • Be kind to others, embrace the process and have fun collaborating
  • First time using Zoom or want to learn more? Check out some video tutorials here.

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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