ABOUT THE EVENT
Please note: Reservations have closed for the Houston Gala & Benefit. If you have any questions about the event, please call the Ucross office at 307-737-2291, or contact Director of External Relations Caitlin Addlesperger at [email protected]. Thank you.
Honoring Scott D. Sheffield, CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, one of the premier independent energy companies in the United States, with The Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership.
Join us on November 2, 2023, at The Revaire in Houston, Texas, as we honor our Founder, Raymond Plank, and present the 2023 Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership to Mr. Sheffield for his innovative leadership and contributions to the oil and gas industry. Nothing exemplifies Mr. Sheffield’s visionary leadership more than his foresight and commitment to unlocking the enormous potential of the Permian Basin Region, which provides the United States and the world with much-needed energy. Mr. Sheffield will be introduced by the recipient of our 2019 Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership, Rex Tillerson.
Ucross alumnus Seth Tummins of Waverly, Tennessee, will create an oil painting live throughout the evening, which will feature performances by Ucross alumna Kate Schutt of New York, New York; Ucross alumna Sarah Sample of Sheridan, Wyoming; and Alley Theatre performer Susan Koozin of Houston, Texas. Among its other national organizations, Ucross partners with the Alley, as well as the Houston Ballet, the University of Houston's Creative Writing Program and Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. The festivities will also feature a live auction, which will provide excellent opportunities to bid on exciting travel packages, experiences, and items.
All funds raised before and during the event will assist Ucross in completing our 40th Anniversary Campaign, which supports residencies for more than 115 artists each year, thoughtful stewardship of our historic 20,000-acre ranch, and continued investment in our program and facilities. Your sponsorship will help Ucross remain a meaningful and relevant resource for the next 40 years.*
*If you can't attend, we hope you'll consider donating to this worthy mission.
Join us on November 2, 2023, at The Revaire in Houston, Texas, as we honor our Founder, Raymond Plank, and present the 2023 Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership to Mr. Sheffield for his innovative leadership and contributions to the oil and gas industry. Nothing exemplifies Mr. Sheffield’s visionary leadership more than his foresight and commitment to unlocking the enormous potential of the Permian Basin Region, which provides the United States and the world with much-needed energy. Mr. Sheffield will be introduced by the recipient of our 2019 Raymond Plank Award for Visionary Leadership, Rex Tillerson.
Ucross alumnus Seth Tummins of Waverly, Tennessee, will create an oil painting live throughout the evening, which will feature performances by Ucross alumna Kate Schutt of New York, New York; Ucross alumna Sarah Sample of Sheridan, Wyoming; and Alley Theatre performer Susan Koozin of Houston, Texas. Among its other national organizations, Ucross partners with the Alley, as well as the Houston Ballet, the University of Houston's Creative Writing Program and Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. The festivities will also feature a live auction, which will provide excellent opportunities to bid on exciting travel packages, experiences, and items.
All funds raised before and during the event will assist Ucross in completing our 40th Anniversary Campaign, which supports residencies for more than 115 artists each year, thoughtful stewardship of our historic 20,000-acre ranch, and continued investment in our program and facilities. Your sponsorship will help Ucross remain a meaningful and relevant resource for the next 40 years.*
*If you can't attend, we hope you'll consider donating to this worthy mission.
There are many ways to get involved:
HOST COMMITTEE
Steve & Vicki Farris, Co-Chair
Roger & Connie Plank, Co-Chair
Chad & Liz Deaton
Greg & Loren Hill
Jesse & Cathy Marion
Jim Nelson & Judy Rossiter
Steve & Vicki Farris, Co-Chair
Roger & Connie Plank, Co-Chair
Chad & Liz Deaton
Greg & Loren Hill
Jesse & Cathy Marion
Jim Nelson & Judy Rossiter