WorldWide Drilling Resource

30 SEPTEMBER 2017 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Ronnie’s Real World Founded in 2003, WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. begins its 15th year surrounding the world with valuable drilling information and assisting our subscribers not only by providing information on new technology, educational avenues for all aspects of drilling, direct contact to locate equipment, services, and products to complete their jobs on a daily basis; but also with ways to sell their own services, prod- ucts, and equipment in a unique and family-friendly manner. Its founders had history within the drilling industry, and made every effort to ensure this magazine main- tains its easy-to-follow format, provides enjoyable content – yet be informative in every aspect possible - insuring WorldWide Drilling Resource ® serves the drilling industry in a professional manner. The friendly WWDR Team seeks only to help, never to hinder, the continued success of those we serve. I will never forget the first event I went to with Doc and Yvonne, before I ever dreamed of being where I am today. This photograph, taken many years ago, was on one of those very first trips. It used to be said, of car salespeople, if it ever gets into your blood, you are hooked and will never be happy anywhere else. Well I can certain- ly testify to that with this drilling industry and publishing this magazine. That hook is a tough one! There was one thing Doc and I, and many who have been a part of this magazine over the past 14 years have in common, “we have never met a stranger”. The years have gone by quickly, WorldWide Drilling Resource ® has matured and become a tremendous resource the world over. Each of us here - now 11, know we have a duty to ensure you receive the very best we have to offer. And it is our guarantee you will. Not many industry (nonassociation related) publications support industry functions the way WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. has throughout its history. We believe the interaction between the WWDR Team and associations (local, state, national, and international) is vital for the total success and growth of our drilling industry. Education is of utmost importance and WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. supports scholarship auctions, providing items, as well as purchasing items at such events. AND, WWDR takes the odd cents from advertisements placed in the magazine, online, etc., and deposits them in a scholarship fund in hopes of one day being able to provide those funds to send drilling family members to seminars and schools wherever they may be. Did you know how important your advertisement and editorial placements in WorldWide Drilling Resource ® each month really are? You are helping us bring this valuable resource into your truck, office, or home. We thank you sincerely and will continue to provide you Solid Gold Service ~ with a Smile!™ This truly is, Ronnie’s Real World . . . and it makes me VERY HAPPY. Yvonne and Doc Faison and me! circa 1996. Always laughing! Fun times!