The NARO odyssey continues ... from a small gathering of Windfall Profit Tax victims in 1980 to a thriving national organization whose influence stretches across the nation. Come to Pittsburgh ... an amazing city rich in
history and the legacy of our early oil pioneers -- to celebrate this milestone in your organization’s history.

Come together ... to greet old friends and to welcome the newest members of our NARO family -- NARO Appalachia. Come prepared ... to learn more about protecting and preserving your mineral estate; and to
share what you already know with those who are just beginning the royalty owner journey.

Conference Agenda: http://www.naro-us.org/Resources/Documents/2010%20conv%20bro%20final.pdf

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RegistrationMeals Only - $150.00 (USD)
For those NOT paying for ALL Events
Non Member - $485.00 (USD)
Non-Member (includes 1 year NARO membership) Before September 1st 2010

• Marcellus Shale Development: presentation by the Marcelus Shale Coalition (MSC), an organization committed to the responsible development of natural gas from the Shale and the enhancement of the region’s economy through this energy source.
•Water Wars: analyzing concerns in the Marcellus Shale states over potential water contamination and water usage through the frac process essential to the development of Shale wells
• Hedging for Royalty Owners: making more money with your existing production
volumes • It’s The Law: a comparison of the oil and gas laws of 15 states • Understanding Field Operations: a look at the equipment and activity on your property when a well is drilled and completed • Dealing With Sudden Wealth, and More: financial planning for new royalty owners; investments for a rising tax environment; realigning portfolios; and estate planning
• Your Family’s Financial Future: LLC or Trust?: identifying the best financial vehicle to manage and preserve your mineral estate
• Getting Serious With Lease Negotiations: what you need to know to get the best possible lease terms
• Severance and Production Tax Compliance: an insider’s look at what the companies need to know and do, to comply with mandatory reporting requirements in producing states
• Mineral Owner Taxes 101: tax experts explore what royalty owners need to know to get the best tax breaks on royalty income
• Auditing Red Flags That May Signal Fraud: a primer on ways to spot potential problems with your royalty payments
• Those Critical Surface Use Agreements: negotiating the best possible details in your surface use agreement
to avoid future problems and conflicts
• National Overview of Oil & Gas Litigation: how new case law could affect your royalty income and your rights as a mineral/royalty owner
• What’s Up Where You Live?: field activity and development across the new and old “oil patch” states.