ABOUT US
Purpose of the Society
The purpose of the Society is the advancement of gas measurement for the mutual benefit of the members, industry, and the Society. It is the goal of the Society to inform, educate, and discuss industry concerns, trends, developments, or changes with our members through monthly social luncheons and industry specific presentations in which open dialogue and questions are encouraged.
History of the Society
The Gulf Coast Gas Measurement Society(GCGMS) was formed in Houston, Texas and has been supporting gas measurement and professionals in the Gulf Coast region since 1963. All members are actively engaged in natural gas measurement work ranging from design, operation, engineering, maintenance of gas measurement equipment and verification of measurement data, to the sale of equipment, materials, or services for gas measurement.
Educational Scholarships
GCGMS has a history of awarding scholarships each year to deserving young men and women pursuing higher education.The Society sponsors an annual college scholarship fundraising golf tournament and, on occasion, other select fundraising events. It is because of the generosity of our members that we are able to provide this opportunity to these young men and women.
HISTORY
From its humble beginnings in 1963, the Society continued to grow and evolve.The size of the Society has fluctuated between about 100 and 300 members at any given time.The Society has held monthly meetings since its inception, plus various other social functions from time to time, such as golf tournaments, fishing rodeos,clay shoots,trips to Busch Gardens,and Christmas parties. Also, in 1966, the Society conceived of what is known today as the American School of Gas Measurement Technology.
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In 1992, the Society established a college scholarship program for deserving college students pursuing careers in engineering or science. In 2009, the scholarship program was named in memory of E. Loy Upp, the first Society president, after his passing.The program annually awards between $5,000 and $10,000 in scholarship money.
EVENTS
You are cordially invited to the
Gulf Coast Gas Measurement Society annual holiday appreciation celebration!
Click HERE to register
Annual Golf Tournament
The 56th Annual E. Loy Upp Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 22th, 2023 at Northgate Country Club
Monthly Luncheons
It is the goal of the Society to inform, educate, and discuss industry concerns, trends, developments, or changes and provide industry specific presentations.
These tournaments provide an opportunity for industry professionals to connect while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and raising scholarship funds for future engineers in the gas and petroleum industry.
Christmas Party
Join us for our Annual Christmas Party as we close out the eventful year!
SCHOLARSHIPS
In 1992, the Society established a college scholarship program for deserving college students pursuing careers in engineering or science.
In 2009, the scholarship program was named in memory of E. Loy Upp, the first Society president, after his passing.The program annually awards between $5,000 and $10,000 in scholarship money.
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The Society has a history of awarding scholarships each year to deserving young men and women pursuing higher education. The deadline for the 2022-2023 school year, is August. The application process is started in July via email notification.
PURCHASE
To register for an event, please choose from below.
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CONTACT US
For inquiries or questions, please email us at gcgms.mail@gmail.com, or fill out the following form.
Contact Us
Board of Directors
President: Ignacio Torres, Jr., CenterPoint Energy
Vice President: David Kanches, Tactical Energy
Secretary: Kasey Taylor, RT Technical
Treasurer: Clinton Anderson, SICK, Inc.
Web & Historian: Cole Freeman, TC Energy
Advisors:
Patrick Pittman, Enbridge
Len Menefee, SICK (retired)
Vanessa Simonson, Cherokee Measurement
Lynette Welker-Pierce, Emerson
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