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OCTOBER 2018
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Dear Covenant Family, A few years ago, my wife gave me a daily book on Leadership. Many topics have stood out and spoken directly to my heart and head, but one that has had a significant impact says, “As Responsibilities Increase, Rights Decrease.” This profound statement reminds me that we are all leaders in some way; be that of a crew, location, facility, or your family. As leaders we all have responsibilities that infringe upon our lives. These requirements often conflict with what we want to do. Our “responsibilities” trump our “rights”. In our line of work, there is a lot of sacrifice required of all of us, even those waiting for us at home. Through our new Brother’s Keeper Initiative, we have been reminded of our responsibilities to ourselves, our customers, each other and our loved ones. For example, we may want to drive home at the end of a long hitch, but instead rest and sleep may be what is needed to help us arrive safely. We are all Standing Together in Commitment to One Another! In my home state of Colorado, where many of you (or your colleagues) work, political forces are attempting
to infringe upon the rights of our industry. Proposition 112 seeks to increase setbacks for Oil and Gas leases to a distance of 2500’. This would all but eliminate future and ongoing maintenance of our industry within the state. I personally feel a responsibility to educate my friends, family, neighbors, and all Covenant employees on the devastating effects of this legislation. This political attack is an uninvited thief of time for all in our industry. It’s defeat requires diligence by all Covenant Leadership to defend all members of the Covenant Family. As we grow, our responsibilities increase and challenge our rights. As we seek a balance between the two, let’s encourage and be accountable to one another. In doing so, our collective tomorrow will be better than today. And don’t forget, GET OUT AND VOTE!
KYLE POPE,
VP oF OPERATIONS, NORTHERN DIVISION
Our “responsibilities” trump our “rights”