OHH was started in 2003 by several Halliburton Baroid employees when they organized a sporting clay tournament to benefit a fellow employee whose family savings had been depleted by several serious – and expensive – surgeries and other medical problems. The event was such a huge success that the group decided to continue their efforts.
OHH registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization in 2003, and since then has gained momentum as the word spread of how OHH has grown from one small sporting clay tournament that raised over $24,500 to four fund-raising events each year. New members from outside operator and service companies were recruited. We began a corporate member program, and we continue to welcome individual members at no cost.
We raise money through corporate memberships and four fund-raising events each year: spring sporting clays, fall sporting clays, saltwater fishing tournament, and golf tournament. We also have several sponsors for each of the events, who donate services and items for door prizes and auction, so that expenses for each event are kept to the lowest possible amount. And we accept cash donations.
The funds we raise are given, based on need, to members of the Houston-area oilfield family. In order to qualify for financial assistance, the recipient must live and/or work within the greater Houston and surrounding areas, including Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties. Also included are oilfield workers who live in other counties but who commute to Houston for their work. The applicant must be nominated by an OHH member, and 75% of the applicant’s current or last five years of income must be derived from the exploration and production side of the oilfield.