UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
July 31, 2010
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)


MORGAN CREEK ENERGY CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
0-25455
 
201777817
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5050 Quorum Drive Suite 700 Dallas, Texas
 
75254
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(214) 321-0603
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

N/A
 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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SECTION 5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
 
Effective on July 31, 2010, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Morgan Creek Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation (the "Company") accepted the resignation of Erik Essiger as a member of the Board of Directors. There were no disagreements between the Company and Mr. Essiger. Therefore, the Board of Directors remains comprised of Peter Wilson, Angelo Viard, Peter Carpenter and John C. Weldy Jr.
 
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
 
Not applicable.
 
(b) Pro forma Financial Information.
 
Not applicable.
 
(c) Shell Company Transaction.
 
Not applicable.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
Not applicable.
 
 
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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
MORGAN CREEK ENERGY CORP.
   
   
DATE:  August 3, 2010.  
 
Name: Peter Wilson
Title: President/Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
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