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 26– Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
Personal Empowerment - Your Path to satisfaction and personal growth
Mike Hunter is the President of Lightspeed Learning, an internationally recognized leader in change managment consulting and training material development. LightSpeed provides the experience, expertise, and deep understanding of people and processes that organizations need to realize their potential.
5:30‐ 6pm‐ Networking & Vendor Shopping
6–8pm –Dinner & Meeting
Program Speaker:
April 26, 2012, Thursday – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
Entrepreneurial Spirit - Building Your Business From the Ground Up ... and Keeping it There
Kenneth Lawson, CEO/President of C.C. Creations
The SUCCESSFUL entrepreneur takes you through a crash course on starting your business from the ground up, and keeping it there. He will discuss critical factors of building a business... such as starting on a solid foundation, building relationships in all aspects of business, and why your employees are such an important asset.
BRING YOUR NOTE PADS - THIS WILL BE GREAT INFORMATION!
5:30‐ 6pm – Networking & Vendor Shopping
6‐8pm –Dinner & Meeting
RESERVATIONS: Deadline Monday, April 23, 2012 by 10 am or a late fee will apply.
MEMBERS: $28 / person, prior to deadline; $33 after the deadline
NON MEMBERS: $33 / person, prior to deadline; $38 after the deadline
Mail To:
Houston Area Council
Attention: Hospitality
PO BOX 1406
Cypress, TX 77410-1406 or EMAIL to: hospitality@abwahouston.org
July 28 Quarterly
Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
October 25, 2012 – Quarterly Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
January – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐ 6pm‐ Networking & Vendor Shopping
6–8pm –Dinner & Meeting
March 29-31 – 2012 Western Regional Conference –District II and VI,
Oklahoma City, OK
April 26, 2012 – Quarterly Meeting, Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐ 6pm – Networking & Vendor Shopping
6‐8pm –Dinner & Meeting
TBA - Excellence in Achievement Award Applications Due
June 23, 2012 -2012 Houston Area Council of ABWA Recognition Luncheon, "Women Celebrating Women" honoring Women of the Year and Top Ten Candidates.
July 26 Quarterly Meeting – Four Points Sheraton, Houston
5:30‐8pm Networking, Vendor Shopping, Dinner & Meeting
TBA - Excellence in Achievement Award Applications Due
Oct. 11-13, 2012 National Conference, Memphis, TN
October 25 – 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 April 23, 2012 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: $10 for ABWA members and $20 for non members, plus dinner $28 Early registration deadline is April 16, 2012. All vendor table reservations must be received by MaryJane Brock, maryjane68@comcast.net, 30 days prior to the meeting. HACA 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 |
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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