UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report:
November 18, 2009
ASPEN EXPLORATION CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-9494 | 84-0811316 | ||
| State of | Commission File | IRS Employer | ||
| Incorporation | Number | Identification No. | ||
| 2050 S. Oneida St., Suite 208, Denver, CO 80224-2426 | ||||
| Address of principal executive offices | ||||
303-639-9860
Telephone number, including Area code
Not applicable
Former name or former address if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Executive Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On November 18, 2009, Robert A. Cohan informed Aspen Exploration Corporation (the “Company”) that he has resigned from the Company’s board of directors and as President. Mr. Cohan did not cite any disagreement with management or Company practices or policies as the basis for his decision to resign. Instead, he cited personal and health reasons as the reason for his decision to resign. Mr. Cohan’s resignation was effective November 18, 2009.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Letter from Robert A. Cohan dated November 18, 2009
| SIGNATURES |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 19th day of November 2009.
| Aspen Exploration Corporaiton | ||
| By: /s/ R. V. Bailey | ||
| R.V. Bailey, Chief Executive Officer |