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MUG Donates Bicycles to One More Load Trucking's Stuff-A-Bus Campaign
MUG recently delivered $2,000 of bicycles to One More Load Trucking for their Stuff-A-Bus campaign.
MUG recently delivered $2,000 of bicycles to One More Load Trucking for their Stuff-A-Bus campaign. Pictured from left to right are Chris LaBarte (MUG, Hellbender Marketing), Keith and Staci Coyner (One More Load Trucking), Frank Zatta (MUG, Covia).
Canonsburg, PA - November 23, 2021 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently donated $2,000 of bicycles to One More Load Trucking’s 96.1 KISS Stuff-A-Bus campaign. This is MUG’s second year donating to this campaign on behalf of One More Load Trucking and look forward to seeing the number of bicycles donated increase year over year.
Stuff-A-Bus is the biggest event 96.1 KISS presents all year. Mikey and Big Bob from The Morning Freak Show live on an RV in the parking lot (HomeGoods side) and broadcast LIVE in an effort to stuff as many buses as possible with toys to benefit the Marines’ Toys for Tots. Click here for more information on this year’s Stuff-A-Bus.
About One More Load Trucking - One More Load Trucking is a fast moving trucking company offering a wide range of transportation and logistics services to the oil and gas industry of the United States. From hauling frac sand, heavy haul transportation, hot box transportation and more, we are confident in providing you with reliable hauling and high-quality logistics services. www.onemoreload.com
MUG and SPE Pittsburgh Donate to Veterans Leadership Program
MUG Board Members Zane Johnson, Chris LaBarte, and Walt Elmquist visited the Veterans Leadership Program in Pittsburgh, PA.
Canonsburg, PA - November 19, 2021 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers Pittsburgh Section, recently made a $5,000 donation to the Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA. This donation was made possible from the proceeds of the cornhole tournament MUG, SPE, and the AADE Appalachian Basin Chapter held in October. The event, which was held at Helltown Taproom in Houston, PA, featured 50 teams and numerous sponsor companies.
About Veterans Leadership Program - The vision of Veterans Leadership Program is that every Veteran of the United States Military reach their fullest potential as citizens of the Nation that they have so proudly served. We are proud to serve all who served, regardless of VA eligibility, discharge status or length of service.
We have successfully made an impact on 6,500 Veterans annually in 30 counties across Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio.
7th Annual Rodney Sparks Memorial Golf Scramble Sets Record
Canonsburg, PA - November 17, 2021 - Earlier this year, the Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) hosted the 7th Annual Rodney Sparks Memorial Golf Scramble presented by Precision Pipe Rentals. This event is held the 2nd Thursday of July at Oglebay Resort which features a mixer the night before. This year’s event saw a record number of participants which sold out both the Jones and Palmer golf courses for the first time in the history of the event. MUG selected two West Virginia-based organizations to be the beneficiaries from the event this year: Chestnut Mountain Ranch and On Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship who each received $10,000 donations. The entire MUG Board of Directors would like to thank all who have been part of the organization over the years and attended this event. In just 7 years, this event has grown from under 10 foursomes to 50+ foursomes.
About Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Chestnut Mountain Ranch will establish an academic environment to motivate the student to use his gifts and abilities for God’s glory. (Prov. 22:6) Consistent encouragement, meaningful relationships and quality instruction will help the student and his family realize God’s purpose in every aspect of their lives and equip them to make sound choices.
Chestnut Mountain Ranch (CMR) is located just 6 miles south of Morgantown, West Virginia on 225 beautiful acres. The Ranch is a Christ-centered safe haven for boys and families in crisis… a place for family restoration, where boys can enjoy school again, and all can experience positive family values.
About On Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship
On Eagles’ Wings accepted its first participants in September 2007 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. What started from humble beginnings as a backyard program consisting of two horses and five participants, On Eagles’ Wings expanded to a new facility in 2016 to provide five distinct programs that serve the North Central West Virginia area.
Our participants include children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social disabilities and challenges. Disabilities Served: ADD or other Hyperactivity Disorder, Amputee, At Risk Youth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay or Disability, Down Syndrome, Genetic Conditions/Disorders, Head Trauma/Brain Injury, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Orthopedic, Paralysis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Speech Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, & Stroke.
MUG Donates to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus
Canonsburg, PA - July 18, 2021 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently hosted a joint happy hour with the Ohio and Pittsburgh Chapters of the Women’s Energy Network. The event took place during the Ohio Oil & Gas Association’s Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH at World of Beers. This is the first time MUG has cohosted their happy hour in Columbus, but for the third year in a row, all proceeds generated from the event were donated to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The event was well attended and a total of $2,876.12 was donated to the hospital.
In addition to WEN of Ohio and Pittsburgh, the event was sponsored by multiple companies that are located within the Marcellus & Utica gas regions. Thank you to Vault Pressure Control (Platinum), Endeavor Professional Services (Gold), Steeplechase Energy Advisors (Gold), Westerman Inc. (Silver), Williams (Bronze), and TC Energy (Aluminum) for being event sponsors and for your continued support as MUG continues to further expand their charitable donations across the region.
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
About WEN: The Women’s Energy Network (WEN) is an international organization of professionals who work across the energy value chain. Our mission is to provide networking opportunities and foster the career and leadership development of women who work in the energy industries.
WEN’s vision is to be the premier global organization that educates, attracts, retains, and develops professionals working across the energy value chain. WEN offers educational, networking and leadership opportunities to more than 6,000 professionals nationwide through networking events, conferences, community initiatives, social outings, and mentoring programs.
MUG Donates to Partners in Progress
The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently hosted a happy hour, the organization’s second event of 2021, at The Brickyard in Williamsport. The event was well attended and $2,000 was raised to donate to Partners in Progress, a nonprofit organization based in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
Canonsburg, PA - May 19, 2021 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently hosted a happy hour, the organization’s second event of 2021, at The Brickyard in Williamsport. The event was well attended and $2,000 was raised to donate to Partners in Progress, a nonprofit organization based in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
Sponsors of the event included Vault Pressure Control, Mansfield Crane, Gator Transportation & Energy Services, Keystone Clearwater, Allison Crane & Rigging, Appellation Construction Services, Stallion, and Summit Casing Equipment. MUG would also like to thank Excel Site Rentals for donating Pittsburgh Pirate tickets as a raffle item.
MUG plans to host their next happy hour at Fadó Irish Pub in Easton, OH during the OOGA meeting on June 22. More details will be posted on the website and social media accounts in the weeks leading to the event.
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
About Partners in Progress - Established in 1997, Partners In Progress is a private, not-for-profit corporation and one of the most comprehensive service providers to teens and adults with intellectual and other disabilities in Tioga County. Partners In Progress provides job-skills training, supported employment, and day programs to over 125 people with disabilities at 15 locations throughout the community. Partners In Progress provides a variety of programs and services to individuals from 14 years of age through adulthood. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.partnerspip.com.
MUG Donates to Youth Sports Across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Canonsburg, PA - April 29, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently hosted their MUG Madness Happy Hour, the organization’s first event of 2021, at All Star Sports Bar & Grill in Canonsburg.
Canonsburg, PA - April 28, 2021 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently hosted their MUG Madness Happy Hour, the organization’s first event of 2021, at All Star Sports Bar & Grill in Canonsburg. The event was well attended and $2,000 was raised to donate to four organizations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia: Washington High Prexies Boosters (Washington, PA), PK Soccer Academy (Fairmont, WV), OHuddle Inc., (Wooster, OH), and Montgomery Youth Football & Cheerleading (Montgomery, PA).
The event was made possible by Sponsor Companies who generously donated to the MUG. Event Sponsors were Pad2Pad Logistics & Consulting, Flow-Zone, The Gator Group, Sherwin-Williams, Wichert Insurance, and Wellboss.
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
MUG Donates Mittens and Winter Hats to STEP Head Start Mitten Tree Project
The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently donated over 200 mittens and 200 winter hats to STEP, Inc.
Canonsburg, PA - December 30, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently donated over 200 mittens and 200 winter hats to the STEP, Inc. Head Start Mitten Tree Project in Williamsport, PA. MUG was unable to host any events in the greater Williamsport area in 2020 due to unforeseen circumstances, but wanted to contribute to an organization’s good cause during the holiday season. Over the last few years, this project has been able to help more than 600 children and MUG is very proud to donate to such a great cause.
About STEP Inc. - Incorporated in 1966, the Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency. STEP stands for "Success Through Engagement and Partnership," which is achieved in two ways. First, STEP’s programs engage individuals, families, and communities in their own strategies for success - the customers become involved directly, and truly own their achievements. Secondly, because no single organization can do it all, success is achieved through partnerships with complementary groups and entities that can also assist these individuals, families, and communities.
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
FTSI and MUG Outerwear Drive Benefits The United Way
The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) assisted FTS International (FTSI) with an outerwear drive benefitting the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties in West Virginia.
Ryan Hager (FTS International) and Chris LaBarte (MUG) dropped off over 275 jackets to the United Way on Monongalia and Preston Counties on December 18.
Canonsburg, PA - December 18, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) assisted FTS International (FTSI), a 2020 Yearly Gold Sponsor, with an outerwear drive benefitting the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties in West Virginia. MUG and Ryan Hager, who works for FTSI and is a Board Member of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston counties, collected new and gently used outerwear, including jackets, hats, mittens, and boots over the course of several weeks and donated the items on December 18 in Morgantown, West Virginia. In total, over 275 women’s, men’s, and children’s jackets, as well as a large number of outerwear accessories, were donated to the United Way’s Warm Hands, Warm Hearts campaign. All items collected will be distributed throughout Monongalia and Preston counties in West Virginia.
FTSI and MUG collected items for the outerwear drive at the Suncrest Towne Centre in Morgantown, WV on December 11.
About FTS International - FTSI is one of the largest well completion companies in North America. Exploration and production companies rely on FTSI’s deep expertise and customized hydraulic fracturing solutions to enhance their recovery rates from oil and gas wells, primarily in unconventional plays. FTS International utilizes its leading expertise and technology to deliver hydraulic fracturing solutions for complex and unconventional operations. To learn more, please visit their website at ftsi.com.
About The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties - United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Monongalia and Preston counties. Mission Statement: The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties enhances the quality of life in our community by helping those in need. Vision Statement: The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties will be the leader in building a stronger and healthier community by developing resources and creating partnerships to empower individuals to improve their lives. To learn more about the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, please visit their website at unitedwaympc.org.
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
2020 Yearly MUG Sponsors
MUG Donates to the Range Resources Toys for Tots Drive
Canonsburg, PA - December 15, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently held their 3rd Annual Holiday Happy Hour in Southpointe. Proceeds from the well attended event benefitted the Range Resources® Toys for Tots® campaign.
MUG Board Members Chris LaBarte, Zane Johnson, Sean Rooney, & Crystal Miller along with Ryan Hager of FTSI, a Yearly Gold Sponsor, drop off over $5,400 of toys to Range Resources following the 3rd Annual MUG Holiday Happy Hour.
Canonsburg, PA - December 15, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently held their 3rd Annual Holiday Happy Hour in Southpointe. Proceeds from the well attended event benefitted the Range Resources® Toys for Tots® campaign. A record 21 companies sponsored the event and multiple companies donated door prizes and raffle items which allowed the event to raise even more money for Toys for Tots®. MUG purchased over $5,400 of toys with the proceeds from the event and dropped them off to Range Resources on December 9. Range Resources finished their toy drive on December 15 and dropped off all the toys from their drive to the Washington Alliance Church in Washington, PA. All the toys from this drive will be distributed to children within Washington County this holiday season.
MUG believes in supporting the states and local communities in which we work and live in and purchased over $1,000 in gift cards, gift baskets, and alcohol to support local businesses for door prizes at the annual event. These businesses included:
Los Chiludos (Canonsburg, PA)
Hog Fathers BBQ (Canonsburg, Washington, Monongahela, PA)
Sarris Candies (Canonsburg, PA)
Liberty Pole (Washington, PA)
Chicco Baccello (Washington, PA)
Bacon, Bourbon, & Beer (Washington, PA & Morgantown, WV)
Pig & Fire House of Barbeque (Washington, PA)
Helltown Brewery (Houston, PA)
Brochachos Salsa (Canonsburg, PA)
Jonny S Weld (Canonsburg, PA)
MUG would like to thank all the companies who graciously sponsored the event: Platinum Sponsor: Precision Pipe Rentals, LLC; Gold Sponsors: Horizontal Wireline Services, One More Load Trucking, Quail Tools, & Revolution Energy Services; Silver Sponsors: Covia, Oilfield Partners Energy Services, LLC, ProShare Services, Thru Tubing Solutions, Wellsite Fishing & Rental Services, LLC, & Worthington Industries; Bronze Sponsors: Consolidated Wellsite Services, Costy’s Energy Services, Lineal Industries, M J Painting Contractor Corp., McCusso Services, LLC, Petro-Canada Lubricants, Producers Supply Co., & WellBoss; Registration Sponsor: Gladiator Energy; Marketing Sponsor: Hellbender Marketing.
Thank you to the companies that donated raffle items and door prizes: Assist Services, Atlas Oilfield Rentals, Bluewater, Inc., Octane Environmental, and Appalachia Construction Services.
MUG Board Members and Gold Sponsor, Worthington Industries, pose for a picture following the event. Pictured left to right, Zane Johnson (MUG), Tom Watkins (MUG) Todd Drzewiecki (Worthington), Sean Rooney (MUG), Crystal Miller (MUG), and Chris LaBarte (MUG).
MUG 2020 Yearly Sponsors
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
Thank you to the 2020 Yearly Sponsor Companies - Gold: Cudd Pressure Control, Edgen Murray, FTSI, Mansfield Crane, Northrup Equipment, Sooner Pipe, Universal Pressure Pumping, Worthington Industries; Silver: Steeplechase Energy Advisors; Bronze: Cross Country Infrastructure Services; Contributing: Bluewater, Inc., Hellbender Marketing, ABGPA, DUG East
MUG Donates Bicycles with One More Load Trucking
Canonsburg, PA - December 1, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently delivered bicycles to One More Load Trucking for the 96.1 Kiss - Pittsburgh’s Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive benefitting Toys for Tots.
MUG recently donated bicycles to One More Load Trucking in support of the 96.1 Kiss - Pittsburgh’s Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive, benefitting Toys for Tots. Pictured (left to right) are Chris LaBarte, Sean Rooney, Staci Coyner, Keith Coyner, Jr., and Crystal Miller.
Canonsburg, PA - December 1, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) recently delivered bicycles to One More Load Trucking for the 96.1 Kiss - Pittsburgh’s Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive benefitting Toys for Tots. Hundreds of bicycles were donated to One More Load Trucking who exceeded their goal of filling a 53’ tractor trailer with 236 bicycles.
Stuff-A-Bus is the biggest event 96.1 KISS presents all year. Mikey and Big Bob from The Morning Freak Show live on an RV in the parking lot (HomeGoods side) and broadcast LIVE in an effort to stuff as many buses as possible with toys to benefit the Marines’ Toys for Tots.
About One More Load Trucking - One More Load Trucking has quickly grown a name for itself in the oil and gas field. We offer premiere transportation and logistics services that supply to the oil fields in the tri-state area. We bring hands on experience and dedication to every job site while serving our customers with the respect the oil industry deserves. Whatever your transportation needs are, we pride ourselves in delivering professional service and quality labor. Founded on over a decade of transportation and delivery experience, our mission is to provide professional and reliable frac sand hauling and oil field transportation services to our clients. In order to do that, we have built a cutting-edge culture here at One More Load Trucking which facilitates the high-quality service and execution we take pride in. www.onemoreload.com
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.
