Events
Below are the events submitted for posting to the council website. Please check the Chapter/Express Network websites for the full details as this area may only contain summary info. Council events are provided with links to registration and vendor forms as needed.
Council Events:
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Take place in January, April*, July, Oct
January 27 – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐ 6pm‐ Networking & Vendor Shopping
6–8pm –Dinner & Meeting
*May 4 (WEDNESDAY) – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐ 6pm – Networking & Vendor Shopping
6‐8pm –Dinner & Meeting
Program Speaker: Ruth McCurdy
Ruth McCurdy has delighted audiences across the US with humor, wisdom, inspiration, and great nuts-and-bolts content. Beginning her career in the staffing industry as a receptionist, Ruth learned quickly that making a difference in the lives of the people she came in contact with was her sole mission. Ruth exited the executive ranks of Corporate America convinced that there was more to life than prestige and money. She created Wonderous Woman Enterprises to help women uncover their life's purpose and create balance in their Spirit. As a certified Passion Test facilitator, she guides individuals to discover their passions (the desires of their hearts) and teach them how to integrate those passions into their lives.
As co-author of "Help! My Wonder Woman Cape is Caught in the Vacuum!" Ruth shares her insights into the obstacles that women face trying to "do it all" and offers ways over, around and through them.
July 28 Quarterly
Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
Christine Noble is the owner of Marnoble Computer Sales & Service, Inc. In 1990, Chris recognized the opportunity in selling servicing computers. As a result of this insight, she formed a company that continues to meet the computer needs of business and individuals in the Houston market. Her spirit of adventure, passion for working with customers, creating business and building an organization of long-term employees has evolved into a successful technology-related company. Chris is a working owner, whose clients choose her company because she runs a “tight ship” – keeping client service on target, on task, and on schedule.
Now in its 19th year of business, Marnoble Computer is a strong as ever. In both 2008 and 2009, Marnoble received the prestigious Award of Excellence (for business ethics) from the Better Business Bureau. In 2008 Marnoble Computer was ranked on the Houston Business Journal’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned Businesses and the Houston Fast 100 Lists. Chris holds a BS and MS from the University of Houston.
Awards and Honors:
*2007 Woman of the Year - American Business Women’s Association
*2006 Top Women in Technology Honoree – Association for Women in Computing
*2003 Woman Business Owner of the Year – National Assn of Women Business Owners
*1996 Woman of Excellence Honoree – Federation of Houston Professional Women
*President – Federation of Houston of Professional Women 2005
*Leadership Texas 2001 – President Leadership Texas Alumnae Assn 2005
Marnoble Certifications:
Certified Woman – Owned Business by State of Texas
Certified HUB Vendor by the State of Texas
Certified WBE and DBE by the City of Houston
Metropolitan Transit Authority – Certified Small Business Enterprise
Metropolitan Transit Authority – Certified WBE and DBE
October 27 – Quarterly Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
January 27 – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐ 6pm‐ Networking & Vendor Shopping
6–8pm –Dinner & Meeting
February 22 – ABWA Mixer
The Republic, 701 University Drive East, Ste. 406, College Station
April 20 - Excellence in Achievement Award Applications Due
April 29-30 – 2011 Western Regional Conference –District II and VI, Santa Fe, NM
May 4 (WEDNESDAY) – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐ 6pm – Networking & Vendor Shopping
6‐8pm –Dinner & Meeting
TBA - Excellence in Achievement Award Applications Due
June 25 Women of the Year/Top Ten Luncheon,
Junior League of Houston, 1811Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027
July 28 Quarterly Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
TBA - Excellence in Achievement Award Applications Due
Sept 22-24 National Conference, Irving, TX
October 27 – Quarterly Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
Quarterly Meetings are held at:Sheraton Four Points
There is no charge for parking. Networking begins at 5:30 PM Reservations are $28 per person. Mail to: For the reservation form:click here to download and mail in with your check for your reservations, if you RSVP with the evite you can pay by check or credit card (Visa, MC, Discover, American Express) at the meeting. Our early reservation deadline is July 15, 2011 by U.S. mail
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Vendor Table InformationVendors may have their own raffles/door prizes for attendees. Tables may be shared by 2 businesses. Both businesses [the name of the business, the representative and the chapter/network] must be noted on one registration form. If one of the individuals is not an ABWA member the cost of the table will revert to the non-member pricing. The cost of the second dinner and that persons registration for the dinner must be made through standard reservation channels, they cannot be included with the table reservation. Vendor tables are $48.00 for ABWA members Early registration deadline is July 15, 2011 All vendor table reservations must be received by Nancy King 30 days prior to the meeting. Nancy King When the registration form and check are received a written confirmation will be emailed to you. Please print your information on the form legibly so that a confirmation can be sent. Make sure your check is enclosed for the table and your meal. If you have any questions, please contact me at hospitality@abwahouston.org or my cell phone 713.818.7811. |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO SHERATONFour PointsFrom U.S. 290 and F.M. 1960:Take U.S. 290 East (south); Take the I-10 West exit; From I-45 and F.M. 1960:Take I-45 South; Take the I-10 West exit;
From Downtown Houston:Go West on I-10 Katy Freeway; Exit at #756A Frontage Rd; Stay on feeder road,
From Galleria Area:Go North on I-610; Merge right and take the I-10 West exit;
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