"National Association of Royalty Owners announces Educational meeting for Marcellus Shale Interest Owners ..to be held in Tioga County"

Tioga County, Pa. – Due to the high level of gas leasing and drilling activity in the Marcellus Shale, the Appalachia Chapter of the Tulsa-based National Association of Royalty Owners ("NARO") will conduct an educational Meeting for mineral interest owners, natural gas professionals and the public.The meeting will be held at the Williamson High School Auditorium on Route 287- Old Route 15 Tioga, PA on Wednesday January 27  Doors will open at 5:30 PM to visit displays by sponsors.This meeting will be the introduction of NARO to North-Central Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of NY. NARO will be introducing valuable information for landowners who have engaged in leasing their land for natural gas exploration. This event will also be the launch of the Appalachian Chapter of NARO, which is beginning its statewide campaign to recruit and educate the landowners who own natural gas rights in the Marcellus Shale.

The event is being sponsored by Ag Choice Farm Credit, Citizens and Northern Bank, First Citizens National Bank, Merrill Lynch, R and R Energy Consulting LLC, Greevy and Associates,Fortuna Energy and East Resources Inc.

"Managing Your New Wealth" -

Brian C. Pick – CFP ® Wealth Management Advisor-Merrill Lynch This presentation will provide you with an understanding of some of the issues involved in managing significant assets and making them last for the benefit of you and your family.

Mineral Management 101"-

Certified Mineral Managers, Earle Robbins and Jackie Root – "R and R Energy Consulting, LLC". Will introduce the benefits of NARO and discuss considerations and responsibilities of landowners in managing their oil, gas and mineral assets.

What happens after you sign the Lease/ Understanding Royalties and Production Units " ..

Les Greevy …a noted oil and gas attorney, Certified Mineral Manager and Certified Elder Law Attorney, will explain Division Orders, Decimal Interests, how to read and why to keep Royalty Check stubs, and how to protect Royalty Interests for your family.

Pennsylvania Legislation and the Marcellus Shale

- Chuck Dillon – Field representative for Senator Joe Scarnati , 25th District will give an interesting overview of legislation proposed which may impact Marcellus Shale development in Pennsylvania including the proposed severance tax.

Cost:

There is a $20.00 per person fee for this program for non-members. This can be applied to the annual NARO Membership fee of $105.00. The program is free to NARO Membership. For Pre-registration or additional information …contact "R and R Energy Consulting, LLC" 570-537-3829