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Spindletop
Charities, Inc., also known as Spindletop
International, is a 501(c)(3) not for profit
corporation benefiting area youth charities, while promoting goodwill and fellowship
within the oil and gas industry. |
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Spindletop's
contributions to area youth charities are the result
of its annual fundraising events, as well as other
generous donations from corporations and individuals. |
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Spindletop
Holiday Ball
The Spindletop Holiday Ball continues to be the premiere
holiday event in the oil patch! The gala is an occasion
for oil and gas industry executives to celebrate Spindletop's
contributions to youth charities. The Spindletop Toy Drive is held during the evening,
bringing joy to hundreds of children during the holidays.
During this event, the Mr. Spindletop Award and the Don Waggener - Butch Griffin Award are presented
to an outstanding individual representing the exploration and production
side of the industry and an outstanding individual representing the service side of the industry, respectively.
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to view Mr. Spindletop Award recipients
Mr. Mike Weill, 2009
President of Operations and Technology, retired
BHP Billiton
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to view Don Waggener-Butch Griffin Award recipients
Mr. Chad Deaton, 2009
Chairman of the Board
President & CEO
Baker Hughes, Inc.
Margaret and Orville Gaither, Spindletop founding director, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus while attending the Spindletop Ball! Over 800 toys, clothing and books were collected for youth charities from the many generous oil and gas industry attendees!
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Mike Weill received the 2009 Mr. Spindletop Award at the Spindletop Holiday Ball. (Pictured from L to R are Spindletop President Ryan Lance, Kim Weill, Spindletop Trustee Peter Kinnear, and Honoree Mike Weill.)
(Pictured from L to R) Spindletop Vice President, Doug Suttles, and Spindletop President, Ryan Lance, present the 2009 Don Waggener-Butch Griffin Award to Chad and Liz Deaton during the Spindletop Holiday Ball.
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Spindletop
Oilmen's Golf Tournament
Spindletop was founded with an invitational golf tournament in 1966, and this event has grown over the years to become the world’s largest oilmen’s charitable golf tournament! Over 370 oil and gas executives join together during the weekend preceding the annual Offshore Energy Conference in Houston to raise significant funds for area youth charities.
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to view past tournament champions
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to view 2010 Flight Winners
2009/2010 Individual Champion
Lynn Parker - Delmar Systems
Mr. Parker, fourth from right, congratulated by the Spindletop Tournament Committee.
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2010 Champion Team
Lynn Parker, Delmar Systems
Mike McKenty, Newfield Exploration
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2010 Spindletop President Doug Suttles thanks Walt Dunnigan, Gallery Furniture, for his support!
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Spindletop
Mardi Gras Celebration
The Spindletop Mardi Gras Celebration is another festive
event which raises significant funds for youth charities.
It is a private event attended by oil and gas industry
executives who have been generous supportors of Spindletop
throughout the year.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!! |
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The Oil & Gas Late Night Players, represented by Tom Wertz (Left) and Ray Wilcox, produced “The Road to Key West” in 2004 to benefit Spindletop. Spindletop Executive Director Constance White and Houston Mayor Bill White were on hand to accept the donation on behalf of Spindletop Charities, Inc. and Houston area youth.
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Thanks to the participants in the 2010 Oil & Gas Executive Invitational Golf Tournament held at Barton Springs, Spindletop was presented a check in the amount of $10,000. Making the presentation to Spindletop Executive Director Constance White and Trustee Ryan Lance (rt) are tournament directors Tom Sonnonstine and PK Caldwell.
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