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NARO-California Town Hall (07/23/2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

AGENDA

Private Briefing

Imminent Threat to Santa Barbara County Mineral Rights

July 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Buellton/Solvang Area

Schedule

6:00 PM

Event Begins

6:15 PM

Dinner Served

6:45 PM

Program Begins

8:00 PM

Event Concludes

Program

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Ed Hazard
President, NARO-California

Santa Barbara County Proposed Oil Shutdown Ordinance & Status Update

Bob Nelson
Fourth District Supervisor

Santa Barbara County Damages Assessment

Eric White
Numeric Solutions

Mapping the Impact of SB 1137

Ramon Elias
NARO-California Board Member

Update on the Pacific Legal Foundation’s SB 1137 Challenge

Jeff Jennings
Pacific Legal Foundation

Challenging the Santa Barbara County Ordinance in Court

Ed Renwick
NARO-California General Counsel
Hanna and Morton LLP, Los Angeles

Mario A. Juarez
Partner, Juarez, Adam & Farley, LLP
Santa Maria

Richard E. “Rich” Adam, Jr.
Partner, Juarez, Adam & Farley, LLP
Santa Maria

Changing the Conversation and How You Can Help Us Win

Eric Eisenhammer
NARO-California Director of Public Affairs and Public Relations
Dauntless Communications

Speaker Bios

Ed Hazard

Ed Hazard is President of NARO-California and a Certified Minerals Manager. Ed and his family are Santa Barbara County mineral and royalty owners. With deep roots in agriculture, real estate, and ranching, he fights every day to protect mineral rights for hundreds of thousands of owners across the state.

Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson serves as Santa Barbara County’s Fourth District Supervisor, representing the Santa Maria Valley and North County. A former teacher and longtime local resident, he brings a practical approach to public service and has been actively involved in the County’s debate over proposed oil shutdown measures.

Eric White

Eric White, P.G., is Vice President and Geologist at Numeric Solutions. He specializes in geologic modeling, UIC permitting, and carbon storage projects, with deep expertise across California’s energy landscape.

Ramon Elias

Ramon Elias is a NARO-California Board Member and veteran oil and gas engineer and executive. With decades of hands-on experience, including leadership at Santa Maria Energy and Pacific AgriTec, he brings practical industry knowledge to the table.

Jeff Jennings

Jeff Jennings is an attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation focusing on environmental and natural resources matters. He litigates to defend property rights, responsible resource development, and protection against regulatory overreach. Jennings is representing NARO-California members and Santa Barbara County mineral owners John and Melinda Morgan in the Pacific Legal Foundation’s federal court challenge to SB 1137.

Ed Renwick

Ed Renwick serves as NARO-California Vice President and General Counsel and is an attorney with Hanna and Morton LLP. With more than 60 years of experience handling oil, gas, and natural resources law, he has won key cases and guided complex matters protecting property rights against government overreach, including three successful lawsuits filed on behalf of NARO-California.

Mario A. Juarez

Mario Juarez is a Santa Maria native and partner at Juarez, Adam & Farley, LLP. With 26 years of experience in business litigation and real estate law, he brings deep local knowledge and firsthand understanding of the effects these policies have on Santa Barbara County landowners.

Richard E. “Rich” Adam, Jr.

Rich Adam is a partner at Juarez, Adam & Farley, LLP with more than 25 years of experience in environmental, land use, and natural resources law. A Santa Maria attorney with deep roots in the region, he focuses on protecting property rights and navigating complex local government regulations.

Eric Eisenhammer

Eric Eisenhammer is NARO-California Director of Public Affairs and CEO of Dauntless Communications. A seasoned taxpayer advocate and coalition builder, he brings extensive energy policy experience and has been published in the Sacramento Bee, Capitol Weekly, Monterey County Herald, and other publications.

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From the Pipeline: NARO East Chapter Open Discussion - Convention Preview (08/13/2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

From the Pipeline - An NARO East Chapter
Open Discussion

Convention Preview

Featuring:

NARO East Board

WELCOME to the NARO East Chapter:

The NARO East Chapter is serving our members in Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

The monthly Pipeline call is open to our NARO members and is an opportunity for our membership to connect and have open discussions on various topics. It is an informal meeting via Zoom that is typically held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM EST.

Brought to you by NARO East

East Chapter, 2026 NARO East Convention - Virtual & In Person (09/28/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about important issues facing royalty owners.

✔ Register for in person or virtual!
✔ Add a guest (limit 2) to your registration for 50% off! (Excludes group rates)

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

The convention is limited to 400 attendees.

Location:
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
7033 Glenn Hwy

Cambridge, OH 43725

Sponsorship Opportunities – Click Here

Register for Foundations of Mineral Ownership

SUGGESTED HOTELS

Hampton Inn
8775 Georgetown Road
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-439-0600

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2035 Southgate Pkwy
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 421-4988

Fairfield Inn & Suites

8700 Dozer Road
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-435-8700

Days Inn
2328 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725
(800) 225-3297

Best Western
2307 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-0035

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Thank you for registering for the 2026 NARO East Convention!

For updates, visit our website or call 918-794-1660.

To pay by check, make payable to NARO (memo: NARO East) and mail to:

10800 Gosling Rd, #131090
Spring, TX 77393

2026 NARO East Convention Sponsorship (09/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

JOIN HANDS WITH NARO EAST

The National Association of Royalty Owners – East Chapter is dedicated to the education of mineral and royalty owners and is planning an incredible program for our annual convention.

The energy business has a long history of fueling the economy of our great nation. Royalty owners are responsible for the development of their minerals while working with industry partners and operators. NARO serves as their support system when guidance and education are needed.

Your business presence, combined with the knowledge and engagement of royalty owners, is essential to building a stronger energy future in the United States.

We hope you’ll join NARO East in supporting these efforts.

John Whipkey
President, NARO East

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Commitment Form

2026 NARO East Convention - Foundations of Mineral Ownership (09/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

About the Class

Foundations of Mineral Ownership is a beginner-friendly course designed for those who are new to minerals or looking to build a strong foundation in mineral management. Led by community leaders from your local chapter, this 3-hour educational session is followed by a 30-minute Q&A and takes place just before the convention begins.

What You’ll Learn

Basic property law
General order of events in mineral ownership (leasing, drilling, production, division orders, revenues)
Basic explanation of oil and gas operations
Types of ownership
Decimal / NRI calculations
Data management

Important Information

NARO members who are not currently enrolled in the Mineral Management Program (MMP) may attend this class after paying the class fee. This fee covers only this class and is separate from the NARO East Convention registration or Mineral Management Program fees.

Additional Information

Eligible Mineral Management Program participants will earn 3.5 NARO credit hours for attending this class.
A minimum of 5 registered attendees two weeks prior to the class date is required. If that minimum is not met, registrants will be contacted and all class fees will be refunded.

Save the Date - 2026 NARO NATIONAL CONVENTION (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

2026 NARO NATIONAL CONVENTION

November 4th - November 7th

Additional details coming soon!

2026 NARO National Convention (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Level up your mineral management education and understanding of what is impacting your mineral and royalty interest. Meet other mineral and royalty owners from across the country and enhance your knowledge around your mineral rights.

Be empowered to negotiate your oil and gas leases like a pro. Learn how to better manage your mineral estate.

EVENT INFORMATION

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, seminars, and attendee materials.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION LINKS

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNIES

FOUNDATIONS OF MINERAL OWNERSHIP

MINERAL MANAGEMENT REVIEW COURSE

HOTEL INFORMATION

Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
11 Cowboys Way
Frisco, Texas 75034

Room Rate: $239 per night
Last day to reserve a room at this rate is October 13, 2026.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

JUL 17

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Last Day – Early Bird Registration Rate

OCT 13

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Last Day – Hotel Group Room Rate of $239 per night

OCT 21

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Last Day – Regular Registration Rate

OCT 21

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Last Day – Refund Request, less $25 processing fee

OCT 22

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No Refunds

NOV 3

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Last Day – Late Registration Rate

Agenda Coming Soon!

2026 NARO National Convention SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITORS (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The NARO National 2026 Convention in Frisco, Texas is the leading event for mineral and royalty owners, uniting industry professionals, experts, and decision-makers for three days of high-value networking, education, and business development. Up to 300 attendees are expected to participate and engage with sponsors and exhibitors.

WHY SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT?

Sponsorship of the NARO National Convention provides a strategic opportunity to engage directly with a concentrated audience of mineral and royalty owners.

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Premium Brand Visibility: Reach a highly targeted audience.

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Direct Access to Mineral & Royalty Owners: Engage face-to-face with potential clients.

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Grow Your Network: Build strong business relationships and drive growth.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a range of sponsorship packages tailored to meet your marketing and business goals:

• Presenting Sponsor
• Education Sponsor
• Notebook Sponsor
• Gold Sponsor
• Convention App Sponsor
• Lunch Sponsor

• Reception Sponsor
• Lanyard Sponsor
• Special Reception Sponsor
• Breakfast Sponsor
• Break Sponsor
• Exhibitor

DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP PACKET

WHAT OUR SPONSORS ARE SAYING

“Sponsoring the NARO National Convention significantly boosted our visibility and connections within the industry. We saw a remarkable increase in business opportunities.”
– Argent Mineral Management

“The convention provided an unparalleled platform to network with mineral and royalty owners. Our sponsorship investment was well worth it.”
– JDub Enterprises

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel:

Omni Frisco at The Star

Address:

11 Cowboys Way, Frisco, Texas 75034

Room Reservations:

Reserve Your Room Here

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your brand at the 2026 NARO National Convention. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and highly sought after. Act now to secure your place and make a lasting impact on the industry’s top professionals.

2026 NARO National Convention - Mineral Management Review Course (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

About the Course

The Mineral Management Review Course is an engaging four-hour session designed to reinforce and expand the knowledge gained through the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) Mineral Management Program (MMP). Offered several times throughout the year, this course provides multiple opportunities to strengthen your understanding of key mineral management concepts.

Why Attend

While optional within the MMP, many participants choose to attend because it offers a valuable opportunity to review essential topics, ask questions, and sharpen the skills needed to confidently manage mineral interests. Participants will receive four (4) Educational Credits (ECs) for attending.

Important Information

Course Fee: $100
Open to NARO members, including those not currently enrolled in the MMP (auditors welcome)
Pre-registration is required for all attendees
Auditing the course does not enroll you in the Mineral Management Program
Course registration is separate from any NARO Convention registration

Attendance Policy

To ensure an interactive and valuable experience, a minimum of six (6) registered attendees is required. If the minimum enrollment is not met, all registrations will be fully refunded.

View Mineral Management Program Policies & Procedures

2026 NARO National Convention - RMM & CMM Exams (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Important Instructions & Reminders for Taking the RMM or CMM Exam

– Please Read

You’re ready for this come prepared, stay focused, and give it your best effort!

Be Prepared – What to Bring

Calculator
- Required for many exam questions
- Calculators will NOT be provided
Two sharpened pencils
- Extras may be available, but don’t rely on it
Scratch paper
- Will be provided for you

Testing Rules – What to Put Away

Cell phones, tablets, smart watches,and laptops
- Must be completely put away during the exam
- May NOT be used as calculators
- May NOT be visible or accessible at any time
- Noncompliance = dismissal from the exam and review of your CMM candidacy (no exceptions)
Study materials
- This is a closed-book exam
- Only your exam and provided scratch paper are allowed

Exam Timing

CMM Exam: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
RMM Exam: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Testing Opportunities

The exam will be offered on two scheduled dates

Before You Register

Registrar approval is required to register for and take the exam

You’re ready for this! Come prepared, stay focused, and give it your best effort!

2026 NARO National Convention - Foundations of Mineral Ownership Course (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

About the Class

What You’ll Learn

Basic property law
General order of events in mineral ownership (leasing, drilling, production, division orders, revenues)
Basic explanation of oil and gas operations
Types of ownership
Decimal / NRI calculations
Data management

Important Information

Additional Information

Eligible Mineral Management Program participants will earn 3.5 NARO credit hours for attending this class.
A minimum of 5 registered attendees two weeks prior to the class date is required. If that minimum is not met, registrants will be contacted and all class fees will be refunded.