Dear Prospective Member,

We are happy to hear of your interest in becoming a member of the Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen.

REASONS FOR BEING A MEMBER OF THE DAPL AT THE DIRT CHEAP PRICE OF $5.42 A MONTH.

1) Maintaining your professional status in the business community at large. Being a member of your local association is something you will have in common with other professional people in your area.

2) Educational Benefits: Members pay less than non-members and this difference will increase in the future. Attendance at the monthly meetings also offers the opportunity for you to earn CPL, RLP, CLE and other recertification credits inexpensively. Either of these benefits pays for itself by way of the annual dues.

3) Maintaining and updating your knowledge base: "being on top of your game". Our award-winning monthly publication of the Rocky Mountain Landman has grown in recent years from 8 pages to MORE THAN DOUBLE THAT. It is the best source of regional legal updates on a variety of issues related to our industry. It also keeps you informed of upcoming business, charitable, educational and social events throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

4) Free access to the Denver Earth Resources Library where you will find up to minute data from Dwight's, M J Systems, PI, Mapco, Herndon, Asset Clearinghouse Well Datasheets, and many others. Your membership will also provide reciprocal free access to similar libraries in Midland and Tulsa.

5) And finally what this business and the DAPL facilitate most - meeting and greeting people - whether it be within our profession or related groups. These opportunities occur on the gun range, the greens, the slopes and at our seminars and luncheons. The DAPL is where you will find friends, hear the great stories, and meet that person you have been talking on the phone with for years.

In consideration of the above information we propose a trade. The DAPL will provide you with the above stated benefits and opportunities, and you can offer your support by becoming a member. To signify your acceptance of this offer, just execute the enclosed membership application and send it and your check for $65.00 to the letterhead address.

Please contact myself (303-850-1917) if you need assistance in finding a sponsor. Chances are that you know someone who is already involved with the DAPL who would be glad to sponsor you.

Very truly yours,
DENVER ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM LANDMEN
Jane Crouch, CPL, Former Membership Chairman

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

A candidate for Active Membership must, in accordance with Article IV, Section 1A of the ByLaws, satisfy the following qualifications:

(A) Active Members: Any person exclusively engaged as a professional landman primarily responsible for the acquisition, negotiation and/or management of interests in oil, gas and/or other mineral estates.

(1) An active member shall have a minimum of one (1) year’s experience as a professional landman. The one-year minimum experience requirement may be waived by the Executive Committee for a graduate of a Petroleum Land Management/Minerals Land Management program that has been approved by the American Association of Professional Landmen (“AAPL”).

(2)  If otherwise qualified under this section, eligibility will not be affected by classification of employment, department or managerial assignment.

(B)  Application for membership shall be made in writing on forms prescribed by the Membership Committee.

Each applicant shall be sponsored by one (1) active member who shall personally know the applicant and be able to attest to the applicant’s eligibility for membership. Sponsor shall not have the same employer as the applicant unless the applicant has recently transferred or hired from out of state.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

A candidate for Associate Membership must, in accordance with Article 1F of the ByLaws, satisfy the following qualifications:

(A) Associate members: Any professional who is not a landman may join the association as a member, however, they will not be able to vote, hold office or chair a committee. The Associate member will receive the newsletter and directory and will be able to attend the association functions at member rates.

Upon your acceptance by the Executive Committee, a letter will be forwarded informing you of your acceptance. Should there by any questions regarding the qualifications of the applicant, please contact the Membership Chairman.