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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

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

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 NARO East Convention Agenda

Tuesday • September 29

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00–8:30 AM

Registration & Exhibits Setup

8:30 AM–12:00 PM

Foundations of Mineral Ownership ($)

Trainer: NARO East

Setup Time

12:00–12:45 PM

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 PM

Be Our Guest Tour – MPLX

Wednesday • September 30

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00–8:30 AM

Registration & Exhibits Open
Continental Breakfast

8:30–9:00 AM

NARO Ohio Convention Kick-off

John Whipkey
NARO East President

9:00–9:30 AM

A National Perspective

Jon Corkern
NARO Executive Director

9:45–10:45 AM

Keynote Speaker

Christopher Rose
West Virginia State Senator, Chair of Energy and Public Works Committee

11:00–11:45 AM

State of Industry Discussion

Kimberly Ayers
Petroleum Engineer

11:45 AM–12:45 PM

Lunch (catered by Julie Harper)

1:00–2:00 PM

Owners Relations Panel

Valerie Antonette – Bounty Minerals
Tom Huber – West Virginia Royalty Owners’ Association (WVROA)
Justin Burke – Paradise Valley Mineral Management
John Whipkey – Moderator

2:00–3:00 PM

Financial Planning and Management – Planning

Beau C. Moyer, CPFA – Vice President, Investments
Dennis J. McGlaughlin, II (“DJ”), Esq. – Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Jeff Yourkovich, CPA, CMM – Moderator

3:00–3:30 PM

Networking Break

Drinks and snacks provided by NARO East

3:30–4:15 PM

State of Ohio’s Oil and Gas Industry: The Politics, Prices and Projects of Natural Gas

Mike Chadsey
OOGA Representative

4:15–5:00 PM

Legislative Updates in Appalachia

Wayne A. Boyer, Esq.
Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths & Dougherty

5:00–7:00 PM

NARO East Reception

Theo’s Restaurant
632 Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge, OH 43725
Just minutes away from the convention!

Thursday • October 1

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00–8:30 AM

Registration & Exhibits Open
Continental Breakfast

8:30–8:45 AM

Welcoming Remarks

John Whipkey
NARO East President

9:00–10:00 AM

The River Guide: How Energy and the Ohio River Drive Economic Growth

Taylor Abbott
Executive Director of the Ohio River Commission, Ohio Department of Development

10:15 AM–12:15 PM

Innovation Roundtable: Legal Updates

Ohio Panelists
Sean Jacobs – Emens, Wolper, Jacobs & Jasin Law
Ethan Vessels – Fields, Dehmlow & Vessels
John Whipkey – Moderator

West Virginia Panelists
Eddie Wagoner – Hansberry & Wagoner
Kyle Elliott – Elliott Law
Christian Turak – Gold, Khourey & Turak, L.C.
John Whipkey – Moderator

12:15–1:00 PM

Round Table Discussions at Lunch (catered by Brent)

1:15–2:00 PM

Emerging Markets for Land and Royalty Owners: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions

Shawn Grushecky
WVU Land Department

2:15–3:00 PM

Utica Shale Academy Overview

Bill Watson
Utica Shale Academy

3:15–4:30 PM

TBD

5:00–5:30 PM

NARO East Business Meeting

5:130–6:00 PM

Closing Remarks – Raffles & Grand Prize Drawing

Winners must be present

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

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)

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 12:30:00 GMT

About the Class

Foundations of Mineral Ownership is a beginner-friendly course for people who are new to mineral ownership or want to strengthen their mineral-management fundamentals. Local chapter leaders guide the three-hour class, followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer session before the NARO East Convention begins.

What You’ll Learn

Basic property-law concepts relevant to mineral ownership
The typical mineral-ownership sequence: leasing, drilling, production, division orders, and revenue
Oil and gas operations fundamentals
Common types of mineral and royalty ownership
Decimal and Net Revenue Interest (NRI) calculations
Practical data-management basics

Important Information

NARO members who are not currently enrolled in the Mineral Management Program (MMP) may attend by purchasing the class ticket. The class fee covers this course only. NARO East Convention registration and Mineral Management Program fees are separate.

Additional Information

Eligible Mineral Management Program participants earn 3.5 NARO credit hours for attending this class.

View NARO East Convention Details & Registration

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

→

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 knowledge gained through the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) Mineral Management Program (MMP). Offered several times throughout the year, the course gives participants additional opportunities to strengthen their understanding of key mineral-management concepts.

Why Attend

Although optional within the MMP, this course offers a valuable opportunity to review essential topics, ask questions, and sharpen the skills needed to manage mineral interests confidently. Participants receive four Educational Credits (ECs) for attending.

Important Information

Course schedule: 8:00 a.m.–noon, before the National Convention begins
Course fee: $100
Open to NARO members, including those not currently enrolled in the MMP; auditors are 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 NARO National Convention registration

Review Mineral Management Program policies and procedures.

Attendance Policy

A minimum of six registered attendees is required to provide an interactive and valuable experience. If the minimum enrollment is not met, registrants will be contacted and all course fees will be refunded.

View NARO National Convention Details & Registration

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

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Published Exam Session

The currently published Registered Mineral Manager (RMM) and Certified Mineral Manager (CMM) exam session is Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. CST. This page covers that session only.

What to Bring

A calculator: required for many questions; calculators are not provided
Two sharpened pencils: limited extras may be available
Scratch paper: provided at the exam

Testing Rules

This is a closed-book exam. Only the exam and provided scratch paper may be used.
Cell phones, tablets, smart watches, laptops, and study materials must be completely put away.
Electronic devices may not be used as calculators and may not remain visible or accessible during testing.
Failure to follow testing rules may result in dismissal and review of certification candidacy.

Exam Timing

CMM exam: 90 minutes
RMM exam: 90 minutes

Before You Register

Registrar approval is required to register for and take either exam. After approval, you will receive a $100 invoice for exam admission. Questions may be sent to registrar@naro-us.org.

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

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

About the Course

Foundations of Mineral Ownership is a beginner-friendly course for people who are new to owning and managing mineral interests or want to strengthen their fundamentals. The course runs for three hours, including time for questions, before the National Convention program begins.

What You’ll Learn

Basic property law
The typical mineral-ownership sequence: leasing, drilling, production, division orders, and revenue
A practical overview of oil and gas operations
Types of mineral and royalty ownership
Decimal and Net Revenue Interest (NRI) calculations
Data-management fundamentals

Who Can Attend

The course is open to interested NARO members, including members who are not currently enrolled in the Mineral Management Program (MMP). The $100 course fee covers this course only and is separate from National Convention registration and MMP fees.

Enrollment Policy

At least six people must be registered by October 22, 2026. If the minimum enrollment is not met, registrants will be contacted and all course fees will be refunded.

View NARO National Convention Details & Registration