8-K

                       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

        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2005

                Nevada                      Avalon Energy Corporation

         (State or other jurisdiction of   (Exact name of registrant as
          incorporation or organization)    specified in its charter)

                                   88-0195105
                      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

      1288 Alberni Street, Suite 806, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                    V6E 4R8
                                   (Zip Code)

                                 (604) 664-0499
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                            Avalon Gold Corporation
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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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.

1. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS:

On May 17, 2005, the Registrant accepted the resignation of  Carlton Parfitt as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant. The resignation was not
motivated by a disagreement with the Registrant on any matter relating to the
Registrant's operations, policies or practices.

On May 17, 2005, the Registrant accepted the resignation of  Robert Klein as
Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant. The
resignation was not motivated by a disagreement with the Registrant on any
matter relating to the Registrant's operations, policies or practices.

2. APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRANT'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:

On May 17, 2005, Robert Klein was appointed President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Registrant.

On May 17, 2005, Carlton Parfitt was appointed Secretary, Treasurer  and Chief
Financial Officer of the Registrant.

SECTION 9.  EXHIBITS.

(c)  Exhibits

Exhibit No.        Description
- -----------     --------------------------
10.01	Robert Klein Letter of Consent to Act and Resignation.

17.01	Carlton Parfitt Letter of Resignation and Consent to Act.

99.01   Press Release


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Avalon Energy Corporation

/s/: Robert Klein
By: ----------------
    Robert Klein, President

DATED:  May 17, 2005

EX-10.01

                                  [Letterhead]
                                  Robert Klein




Avalon Energy Corporation
Suite 806-1288 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E 4N5



May 17, 2005


Attention: Board of Directors

Dear Sirs:

This letter is to confirm my acceptance of the position of President and CEO of
Avalon Energy Corporation.

I hereby resign as the Secretary, Treasurer and CFO of the Company..

I will remain as a Director of the Company.


Yours truly,



/s/: Robert Klein
__________________________
Robert Klein
Director

EX-17.01

Exhibit 17.01
                                  [Letterhead]
                                Carlton Parfitt




Avalon Energy Corporation
Suite 806 - 1288 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E 4N5

Attention: Board of Directors

Dear Sirs:

I hereby resign as the President and CEO of Avalon Energy Corporation.

I will remain as a Director of the Company.

I hereby accept the position of Secretary, Treasurer and CFO of the Company.


Yours truly,

/s/: Carlton Parfitt
__________________________
Carlton Parfitt
Director

Effective this 17th day of May, 2005.

EX-99.01

Exhibit 99.01

                   Avalon Energy Corporation


                Corporate Office             Administration Office
            177 Telegraph Road, Suite 530 1288 Alberni Street, Suite 806
               Bellingham, WA 98226          Vancouver, BC V6E 4N5
                Tel:  1-888-488-6882         Fax: 1-604-664-0498

                              www.avalonenergy.ws

                                 PRESS RELEASE

                            NEW PRESIDENT FOR AVALON

Bellingham, WA - May 17, 2005 - Avalon Energy Corporation (OTC BB: AVLN)
announces that Robert Klein, a current company director has accepted the
position of President and CEO of Avalon.

Mr. Klein has been with the Company for several years and has been instrumental
in assembling the technical team to develop the Uinta Basin prospect.

Mr. Klein has continuously been involved in the oil and gas industry for almost
thirty years.  This has included origination, acquisition, and financing of a
variety of energy related projects.  He was the first to recognize the potential
of the LAK project also held by the Company, recognizing its SAGD potential.
This project has seen in excess of $12,000,000USD capital investment to date.

There will be a meeting with the Ashley National Forest regulators on May 20,
2005 that Mr. Klein will be attending on behalf of Avalon along with the
personnel from EIS Environmental & Engineering Consulting and Oso Energy
Resources regarding the proposed drilling program.

"I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity of involvement in a project of
such magnitude as the Uinta Basin Prospect at this early stage," states Mr.
Klein.

Outgoing President, Carlton Parfitt will remain a director of the Company.

On behalf of the Company,

/s/Carlton Parfitt
- -------------------------
Carlton Parfitt, Director

For further information contact investor relations: 1-888-488-6882 Visit our
website at www.avalonenergy.ws

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995:  The statements contained herein which are not historical fact are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays in
testing and evaluation of products an other risks detailed from time to time in
Avalon's filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission.