<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001181431-12-046389.txt : 20120817
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20120817170605
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-12-046389
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120815
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120817
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120817

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Helfert Lance W
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001407605

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-30234
		FILM NUMBER:		121043196

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2151 ALESSANDRO DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			VENTURA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			93001

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EnerJex Resources, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000008504
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				880422242
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1600 N.E. LOOP 410
		STREET 2:		STE. 104
		CITY:			SAN ANTONIO
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78209
		BUSINESS PHONE:		210-451-5545

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1600 N.E. LOOP 410
		STREET 2:		STE. 104
		CITY:			SAN ANTONIO
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78209

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MILLENNIUM PLASTICS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000525

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AURORA CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990825
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        <footnote id="F1">Pro rata liquidating distribution of Issuer's common stock from Montecito Venture Partners, LLC, of which Mr. Helfert is a member.  The distribution effects only a change in the form of beneficial ownership and is therefore exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13, and is being reported here for informational purposes only.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Pro rata liquidating distribution of Issuer's common stock from Montecito Venture Partners, LLC to Maxwell Helfert Roth IRA, which Mr. Helfert is trustee.  The distribution effects only a change in the form of beneficial ownership and is therefore exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13, and is being reported here for informational purposes only.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Pro rata liquidating distribution of Issuer's common stock from Montecito Venture Partners, LLC to Maverick Helfert Roth IRA, which Mr. Helfert is trustee.  The distribution effects only a change in the form of beneficial ownership and is therefore exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13, and is being reported here for informational purposes only.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Pro rata liquidating distribution of Issuer's common stock  from Montecito Venture Partners, LLC to Maxwell Helfert, Mr. Helfert's child.  The distribution effects only a change in the form of beneficial ownership and is therefore exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13, and is being reported here for informational purposes only.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Pro rata liquidating distribution of Issuer's common stock  from Montecito Venture Partners, LLC to Maverick Helfert, Mr. Helfert's child.  The distribution effects only a change in the form of beneficial ownership and is therefore exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13, and is being reported here for informational purposes only.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Shares are held by West Coast Opportunity Fund, LLC for the benefit of its members.  The members are the beneficial owners of the shares reported herein.  Some of the members are affiliated with the Reporting Person.  The investments held by West Coast Opportunity Fund are managed by West Coast Asset Management, Inc. (the &quot;Investment Manager&quot;).  Reporting Person serves on the investment committee of the Investment Manager.  Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities reported herein, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the shares for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or for any other person.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Shares are held by Montecito Venture Partners, LLC, which Reporting Person serves on the Board of Managers.  Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities reported herein, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the shares for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or for any other person.</footnote>
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