Houston News

OHH to Distribute $200,000 In Harvey Relief

The funding must be distributed within the next 120 days … Help us spread the word! Oilfield Helping Hands is excited to announce that we have received $200,000 in funding from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund established by Mayor Turner and Harris County Judge Emmett, administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. The Hurricane Harvey


2017 Houston Fall Clays

Oilfield Helping Hands held the Fall Classic Sporting Clays Tournament on October 13, 2017, at Westside Sporting Grounds 10120 Pattison Rd. Katy, TX 77493. Participants enjoyed a beautiful day of competition, fun and camaraderie, all benefiting the Texas oilfield community. Thank you to all participants, volunteers and sponsors for supporting this OHH event. See you


OHH Honored at World Oil Award 2017

More than 300 of the upstream oil and gas industry’s brightest minds gathered recently to find out, and celebrate, the winners of the 2017 World Oil Awards. The awards ceremony, now in its 16th year, seeks to recognize and honor the upstream industry’s top innovations and innovators. Honorees took home awards in 18 categories—encompassing the


Harvey Recovery Effort

Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by Harvey and its aftermath. Oilfield Helping Hands is an organization committed to helping oilfield families in need and the current weather and flooding woes are no different. OHH is ready to assist oilfield families in the Houston and surrounding areas as they rebuild their


Marc LeBlanc to Serve as VP of Operations

Please help us welcome Marc LeBlanc as the Houston Chapter’s VP of Operations! An oil and gas industry veteran and currently President and COO of Gator Technologies, Marc will be working with various OHH committee leaders and partners to kick start new growth initiatives and improve existing operations. We look forward to having Marc onboard!


OHH and Bluebonnet Youth Ranch

In conjunction with the Annual OHH Saltwater Fishing Tournament, OHH volunteers spent time taking the children of Bluebonnet Youth Ranch on a fishing excursion as well to be a part of the fun. OHH volunteers are long-time supporters of this great institution, and the fish caught at the tournament is donated each year to the


2017 Saltwater Fishing Tournament a Success

OHH’s annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament was another success. An annual OHH favorite for many, the day featured food, friends, fun and plenty of fishing. Participants competed in multiple categories vying for the prize for biggest catch of the day … and bragging rights, of course. Thank you to all participants and sponsors for their support!


Offshore Technology Conference Recognizes Oilfield Helping Hands

OHH was recognized as the beneficiary for the 2017 OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon on May 2 at NRG Park. The annual luncheon celebrates industry accomplishments and supports a worthy cause. OHH national president, Gregory Rachal, along with OHH volunteers and supporters, were in attendance to accept this prestigious recognition. Through OTC’s $200,000 donation, OHH


Oilfield Helping Hands Named 2017 Beneficiary of OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon

Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH), a nonprofit charitable organization comprised of volunteers devoted to providing financial assistance to oilfield workers in financial crisis, has been named the 2017 beneficiary of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon. OTC will host the Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at NRG Center in


OHH Holiday Potluck

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the OHH Holiday Potluck and donated to Bluebonnet Youth Ranch! They are extremely grateful for your kind efforts around this time of the year, and our December meeting was a great time of fun and fellowship with our OHH members and supporters. Bluebonnet Youth Ranch is a nonprofit