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Mark your calendar for the Louisiana Ground Water Association Convention & Trade Show at the Paragon Casino in Marksville, Louisiana, on January 9, 2020. The day before (on the 8th), there will be a cocktail hour, dinner, and bingo at 6:00 p.m. Registration on the 9th starts at 7:00 a.m. and seminars start at 8:00 a.m. Go to www.lgwa.org Join water well drilling professionals, pump installers, manufacturers and suppliers, technical and groundwater professionals from across Oklahoma and beyond for the 2020 Oklahoma Groundwater Association Conference and Trade Show, January 7-8. Once again at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma, the event features continuing education opportunities, exhibit hall of products with lunch buffet during the trade show, and an evening reception. Register online at www.okgroundwater.org Heads up! There’s a new location for the Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention & Trade Show. The event will be held January 22-24, 2020, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel Convention Center & Spa in Frisco, Texas. View the latest industry products, equipment, and services during the trade show, learn about policy changes and regulation updates, and get more helpful information during the seminars. Other things to note: the scholarship auction will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday; awards luncheon is set for Thursday; and a social event at Topgolf is Thursday evening with transportation provided. The Women’s Division has plans for Wednesday, and breakfast on Friday. Visit www.tgwa.org Celebrate the 40th Annual Utah Ground Water Association Conference & Expo, January 8-10, 2020, at the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. Tee off at the golf tournament or fire away at the skeet shoot, then there’s two days of valuable seminars for the groundwater industry professional to earn required continuing education credits, plus a trade show of all the essentials for a successful job completion. Don’t forget the rousing scholarship auction and banquet! Visit www.utahgroundwater.org Where are you planning to go? How about including these shows: UCT (Underground Construction Technology) will celebrate 25 years January 28-30, 2020, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the meeting place for everyone involved in maintaining the underground utility pipe infrastructure, whether trenchless or open-cut techniques are used, for new construction or rehabilitation. UCT’s extensive education program qualifies for professional development hours and continuing education units, granted by the University of Texas at Arlington. Also, see over 200 exhibits showcasing equipment and technolo- gies to maintain the underground utility sector. Get more information at www.uctonline.com Join WWDR W R See also online issue at worldwidedrillingresource.com The Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, is the site for the 2020 Empire State Water Well Drillers Association Annual Meeting, January 14-15. Tuesday’s Board Meeting is followed by a variety of presentations and classes. A cocktail party and the industry trade show starts at 4:30 p.m. The general membership meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Learn more at www.nywelldriller.org Visit us at NGWA Booth 1425 Visit us at UCT Ft Worth Booth 801 Steve Wageman Global Industrial Sales: swageman@bestolife.com WHAT ALL THE BUZZ IS ABOUT! For more than 80 years, BESTOLIFE ® premium compounds have lead the market for drilling, production, and industrial applications. We offer a diverse lineup of superior lubricants proven to extend the life of drill pipe and equipment, and increase efficiency for contractors on the toughest and most demanding drilling jobs with premium thread compounds for oil and gas industry, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) compounds, and water well and industrial compounds. All of our products are formulated and manufactured according to the strictest standards of quality to assure our compounds meet or exceed industry requirements and customer needs. Our perpetual commitment to quality and research ensures every BESTOLIFE compound... Applies Like Honey, and Works Like a Bee! (214) 583-0343 bestolife.com 60 DECEMBER 2019 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®