In light of both the recent fervor surrounding the leasing of minerals in connection with the exploration of the Utica and Collingwood Shale, and the sudden and surprising wholesale cancellation by companies of leases and bonus payments, we have initiated an unincorporated association designed to provide royalty owners information that may be helpful to avoid similar problem in the future.  An article in the Grand Traverse Insider of October 31 discusses our efforts and may be of interest.