January 2014

281/ 488-7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Dear Fellow Chamber Members, Happy New Year! Although the chamber’s new year started in October, there is now doubt that this time of year is special and great opportunity to reflect and make plans for the rest of 2014. Many of you probably made a few New Year’s resolutions such as going on a diet. If you did, I hope you can give yourself a pass for February 6th as the chamber hosts our 2014 Epicurean Evening at Space Center Houston. One of my resolutions was to Buy into Bay Area. I’ve already started by giving our local businesses the chance to earn my business and keep those dollars here in our community. It is a resolution that has already paid off and I’ve been able to award business to a chamber member who it turns out is also a member of my credit union. Talk about a win-win. Building future leaders and employee development are resolutions that I believe are important to the future of all organizations. That is why I encourage my teammates at work to attend the chamber’s business development seminars such as the one coming up on January 23rd. I also hope to send a promising team member through the upcoming Leadership Clear Lake program which is scheduled to start in August. This intensive leadership program will help participants explore and develop their own leadership potential through a combination of academic and practical application sessions. My hope is that we all Buy into Bay Area which should make for a prosperous 2014 for our region. Sincerely,

C ONTE N T S 2 News Briefs 3 League City Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake 4 Holiday Open House 5 General Membership Luncheon 6 Business Development

Jamieson Mackay Chairman of the Board 2013-2014 Vice President - Project Development, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union

7 New Members 8 Ribbon Cuttings 9 Distinguished Investors 10 Calendar of Events

NEWS BRIEFS

EX E CU TI VE O F F I CE R S

League City 52nd Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade Set Sail December 14th Bright lights and boats of all kinds traveled Clear Lake December 14 for the League City 52nd Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake, produced by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Decorated sail and power boats entertained thousands of spectators with their lights, music, dancers and designs. Sponsors included Title Sponsor City of League City; Gold Anchor Sponsor City of Kemah; Bronze Anchor Sponsors City of Nassau Bay and Kemah Boardwalk and Anchor Line sponsors Boat-Houston.com, Chuck Maricle for State Representative District 129, Hollis, Huff, Lewis & Co. P.C. and South Shore Harbour Resort & Marina.

Top 5 Award Winning Boats Jack Campbell Memorial Award Best Overall Family Boat #8 “Anastasia III” Red Adair Memorial Award Best Overall Sponsor Boat #36 “Astarte” Bill Taylor Memorial Award Most Original #60 “Elvis is Out of this World” Most Beautiful #45 “Patriotic Christmas” R. B. “Bob” Taylor Award Most Artistic #15 “Space Shuttle”

Join the 2014 Epicurean Evening Committee! Night of Cuisine Scheduled for February 6 Preparations are already underway for the first major event of 2014: Epicurean Evening! Mark your calendars for T h u r s d a y, February 6 and join us for a tasty culinary

celebration! This event showcases the restaurants from around the area and the food they serve in the fantastic environment of Space Center Houston. To kick off the planning of this event, Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Clear Lake

has signed on to be the Five-Star Sponsor, along with City of Nassau Bay, Space Center Houston, Kemah Boardwalk and Berkeley Eye Center Bay Area. Thank you to all the sponsors for your continued support! Exhibition space always sells out and this year has already started filling up. If you want to reserve a booth space, be sure to contact the Chamber for more info or visit www.clearlakearea.com and click on the Epicurean Evening banner. Buy your tickets online or at the Chamber! Price includes admission as well as amazing food from around the area and two beer/wine tickets. The committee is looking for silent auction contributors to showcase our members. To get information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shari Sweeney at the Chamber at 281-4887676 or [email protected]

C HA IR M AN O F TH E B OAR D J AM I E S O N M ACK AY Gu lf C o a s t Ed u c a t or s Fe d e r a l Cre d i t Un i on C HA IR M AN E L E CT 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 V IC E CH AI R M AN F I N AN CE S haron P roulx Hop e Vi l l a ge V IC E C HA I R M AN AD M I N I S TR ATI O N B RY A N B O G L E Ve n t e c h In f or m a t i on Sys t e m s V IC E C H AI R M AN M E M B E R S H I P J O NATH AN COT TR E L L Martha Turner Properties V IC E C H AI R M AN R E S E ARCH ROY G R E E N So u t h Sh o re Ha r b ou r Re s or t & Con f e re n c e Ce n t e r PA ST C H AI R M AN O F TH E B OAR D MIKE FURIN My Fl oor i n g Am e r i c a B OAR D O F D I R E CTO R S M ike C ornett Te x a s Ci t i ze n s Ba n k M aureen D avidson Se c u re Mor t ga ge Com p a n y T erri D ivine Vi s i t i n g A n g e l s , L i v i n g As s i s t a n c e Se r v i c e s G lenn E llis Ja c ob s Te c h n ol ogy C harlie F elts Op u s Bi s t ro B rian F reedman T h e B oe i n g Com p a n y C hris G regg Gre gg & Gre gg P. C. G ary H arshbarger hibu C arl J oiner Jo i n e r Pa r t n e r s h i p, In c . - Arc h i t e c t s C arol K eough Ba ri t a & Ke ou gh L a w Fi r m J ennifer M c K night Crown Trop h y G ayle N elson Me t h o d i st Re t i re m e n t Com m u n i t i e s G ail Payne Se n t i n e l s of Fre e d om , Gu l f Coa s t C hris P remont Ro n C a r t e r Cl e a r L a ke Ca d i l l a c Hyu n d a i K evin V enable A M O C O Fe d e r a l Cre d i t Un i on D aw n Wilkes Ja s on’s De l i

EX -O F F I CI O D I R E CTO R S PAM S U M M E R S Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau B O B M I TCH E L L Ba y A re a Hou s t on Ec on om i c Pa r t n e r s h i p BAR B AR A KO S LOV Ba y A re a Tr a n s p or t a t i on Pa r t n e r s h i p Dr. G R E G S M I TH C le a r Cre e k In d e p e n d e n t S c h ool Di s t r i c t Dr. W I L L I AM S TAP L E S Un i ve rs i t y of Hou s t on - Cl e a r L a ke EX - O F F I CI O M E M B E R DEB O R AH ACO S TA CO N D E R N A SA / Joh n s on Sp a c e Ce n t e r G E N E R AL CO U N S E L D I CK G R E G G , JR . Gre gg & Gre gg, P. C. S TAF F C IN DY HA R R E L D , I O M , Pre s i d e n t & CE O SHA R I S W E E N EY, Vi c e Pre s i d e n t S U N Y A F I TZ , CF O M AT T G R IESM Y E R , Di re c t or of Com m u n i c a t i on s A N G EL A O U E L L E T TE , Fron t Of f i c e Ma n a ge r KAT E W IL KINS O N , Di re c t or of Me m b e r s h i p

CHRISTMAS BOAT LANE PARADE

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Boat #15, David Landolt’s “Space Shuttle” won the R.B. “Bob” Taylor Award for Most Artisstic

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Texas Navy-Sam Houston Squadron kicked off the Boat Parade in the lead boat

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Boat #130, George Wyatt’s “Kwaytt Time” Tied for First in their division, power 35-38 foot

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Awards Brunch Emcee Don Rauscher, and League City 52nd Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade Chairman and Marine Liaison Jim Christiansen, Lockheed Martin

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Old Salts - Boat Parade Participants who have been with the event for more than 10 years - accept their awards

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2013-2014 Chairman of the Board Jamieson Mackay, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union; Title Sponsor and City of League City Mayor Tim Paulisson and (far left) Area Promotions Division Chair Andie Comeaux, YMCA present the winners of the League City Mayor’s Award

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Ken Volbrecht, Freedom Boat Club and Wife Terri Cook, sponsors of the Chamber Young Professional’s Boat

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League City 52nd Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake Committee pose for a picture at the Awards Brunch

2013 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

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Michele Jacobs, Michele Jacobs Realty Group and Wendy Shaw, J. Hilburn Mens Luxury Clothing

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Vice Chairman Research Roy Green, South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center and Vice Chairman Administration Bryan Bogle, Ventech Information Systems

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Trisha Barita and Boardmember Carol Keough, Barita and Keough Law Firm; Business Development Division Chair Janette Alford, Straterion Consulting; Jane McFaddin, League City Chamber of Commerce and Area Promotion Division Chair Andie Comeaux, YMCA

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Taylor Hebert, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union and Garrett Maddox, Edward Jones

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Darla Billings, Billings Jewelers; Ginger Gibson and Denise Beyner-Stanley, Ron Carter Clear Lake Cadillac Hyundai

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Stephanie Rice, Randy Barr RE/MAX Space Center and Aerospace Liaison Joyce Abbey, SAIC

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Bob Mitchell, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and Vice Chairman Membership Jonathan Cottrell, Martha Turner Properties

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Shari Sweeney, Chamber Vice President; Don Sweeney, American Business Machines and Past Chairmen of the Board Jane and Jim Sweeney, Minuteman Press Bay Area and Big Daddy Marketing

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Top Left: The Gator Chorale, Gilmore Elementary’s 5th Grade Choir sings Christmas carols at the December 2013 Luncheon. 98 students performed for attendees singing new and classic renditions of Holiday favorites. Top Right: 2013-2014 Chairman of the Board Jamieson Mackay, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union; 2012-2013 Chairman of the Board Mike Furin, My Flooring America; Chairman’s Ball Co-Chair and Past Chairman of the Board Richard Allen, Space Center Houston; Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld and Chairman’s Ball Co-Chair and Member Services Division Chair Kat Sanford, KAT Sanford Productions. Furin and Allen were honored for their contributions to the Chamber and Ball, respectively, at the December Luncheon Left: Yvonne Grayson and Becki Bonner, StarTex Title Co.

The December General Membership Luncheon was held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Lakewood Yacht Club. The annual Holiday Program this year was The Gator Chorale: Gilmore Elementary School’s 5th Grade Choir. The Gator Chorale sung several new and classic Christmas Carols for Luncheon attendees. 51st Annual Chairman’s Ball Co-Chair Richard Allen, Space Center Houston and 2012-2013 Chairman of the Board Mike Furin with My Flooring America were recognized for their Chamber Service at the Luncheon as well. Becky Day and Febe Prado, JSC Federal Credit Union

Maureen Davidson, Secure Mortgage Co. and Carol Keough, Barita and Keough Law Firm

Board of Directors Member Carl Joiner, Joiner Partnerships, Inc - Architects; Education Division Chair Dr. Peter Wuenschel, Communities In Schools-Bay Area and Bob Davee, Mills Shirley, LLP

Business Development Workshop THURSDAY, January 23, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Networking & Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Program

Magical People Skills: Building & Maintaining Your Client Base Presented by Matt Rister Sandler Training

Cost: $35 Limited Seating Available My Flooring America Boardroom, Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway Register in advance with Angela at [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP

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Chamber Members

Cathy Turner (713) 582-7953 4222 Pine Blossom Trail Houston, TX 77059 Individuals Expedia CruiseShipCenters (602) 405-3470 Riyaz Momin 400 W. Bay Area Blvd., Ste. D Webster, TX 77598 www.cruiseshipcenters.com/rmomin Travel Agent/Consultant Recruited by: Kate Wilkinson, Chamber Staff Fuddruckers (281) 333-1598 Chris Counts 2040 NASA Rd 1 Houston, TX 77058 www.fuddruckers.com Restaurants & Clubs

Law Office of Robert J. Barfield (713) 941-1329 Robert Barfield 609 Bradford Ave., Ste. 207 Kemah, TX 77565 Legal Services Recruited by: Doug Meisinger, Clear Lake Today Lush Flowers (281) 486-5874 Rene Johnson 1131 Clear Lake City Blvd. Houston, TX 77062 www.lushflowershouston.com Florists Recruited by: Kate Wilkinson, Chamber Staff Mobivity (832) 283-6327 Mary Nguyen 58 W. Buffalo, Suite 200 Chandler, AZ 85225 www.mobivity.com Mobile Marketing Recruited by: Pamela Dugdale

The following businesses have made a commitment to the economic growth of the Clear Lake area. Please re-new your commitment by calling on these businesses when you are in need of their products or services. Next Level Urgent Care, LLC (281) 907-9669 Rafik Sandford 2323 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 130 Houston, TX 77062 www.nextlevelurgentcare.com Urgent Care Facilities Recruited by: Kate Wilkinson, Chamber Staff Real Estate Options of Texas (713) 492-1163 John E. Williams 2404 S. Grand Blvd. #220A Pearland, TX 77581 www.reootx.com Real Estate Recruited by: Claudette Alderman St. Paul’s Anglican Church (281) 480-1414 Fr. Clay Shadeck 11456 Space Center Blvd. Houston, TX 77059 www.stpauls-anglicanchurch.org Churches & Synagogues Recruited by: Kate Wilkinson, Chamber Staff

YPs Donate Toys to CIS:Bay Area

Throughout December, the Chamber’s Young Professionals were busy collecting toys to donate to Community In Schools-Bay Area. After collecting the toys at the annual holiday party, the toys were delivered to CIS:BA’s offices to be distributed to area children. Special thanks to all who contributed to the drive and the holiday party.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Emeritus at Clear Lake 281-461-7600 www.emeritus.com In 1993, Emeritus Senior Living began offering an alternative to seniors who could no longer live at home, yet did not require full-time nursing home care.

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CareBuilders at Home 832-900-9416 www.carebuilderstexas.com CareBuilders at Home is a national network of private duty home care agencies providing nonmedical and skilled nursing care to the elderly and others who require assistance with their daily living needs. For over 30 years our clients have trusted ATC to provide them with safe, dependable and affordable home care solutions, Around the Clock.

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Clear Lake Today 281-210-4608 www.clearlaketoday.com Clear Lake Today is YOUR Houston bay area community website serving the Clear Lake Tx area including League City, Kemah, Friendswood, Webster, Seabrook and Nassau Bay.

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Law Office of Robert J. Barfield 713-941-1329 4 Looking for an experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer? This area of law can often be a complex and potentially confusing one, which is why it is not advisable to try to take care of such matters without a professional. To ensure your best interests are secure, you will require a knowledgeable Speeding Ticket Lawyer in the academic sense, as well as someone who has a wealth of experience working as an attorney in this field.

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Kinex Fitness Studios 281-299-9925 www.kinex-studios.com Kinex’s four-quadrant design ensures the maximum value for your personal training investment. The design divides the studio into four individual areas, each capable of accommodating 1-4 clients. Having an exclusive quadrant for your workout will assure you the private space and equipment that you will need for your training session. This system provides high intensity workouts in a clean and comfortable environment.

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5 Urgent Clinics Medical Care 281-549-6920 www.urgentclinicsmedcare.com A less expensive, high-quality alternative to freestanding emergency rooms and hospital based emergency rooms.

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6 Bayway Homes 281-648-2425 www.baywayhomes.com At Bayway Homes, we pride ourselves in constructing homes that are Built Better. Our attention to detail and use of superior materials continues to keep Bayway homeowners safe, comfortable, and proud to call their home a Bayway Home.

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DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL $5,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT

www.amocofcu.org

www.bayareacitizen.com

www.medistarcorp.com

www.jacobs.com

www.lockheed martin.com

www.texascitizensbank.com

www.boeing.com

www.kemah-tx.gov

DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL www.spacecenter.org

www.uhcl.edu

PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL $3,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT Frank Toman

www.crestmediainc.com

www.clearlakermc.com

www.marthaturner.com

www.mdanderson.org

www.allstate.com

www.drdacpa.com

www.fredechevrolet.com

www.prosperitybanktx.com

www.shellfcu.org

www.visitingangels www.whitleypenn.com

www.ventech-inf.com

As a member of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, you now have the opportunity to upgrade your membership courtesy of our Distinguished Investor Program. Choose from four levels of commitment based on your individual business needs. Customized investments are also available. Act now and you may be eligible to credit your current investment toward this

DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS PROGRAM The Distinguished Investors of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce support our programs throughout the year in return for a tailored membership package of benefits and recognition to accommodate their business needs. Their participation helps us to achieve our mission for the Chamber, To promote business growth, educational excellence and community partnerships while fostering overall vitality and quality of life throughout Clear Lake Bay Area Houston.

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program. For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact the Chamber, 281/488-7676 or [email protected]

$1,500 ANNUAL INVESTMENT

BB&T Beacon Federal Credit Union Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Houston Community Management Houston Institute of Dermatology Joiner Partnership, Inc. - Architects JSC Federal Credit Union LyondellBasell Industries Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Mourik LP Next Level Urgent Care, LLC The Pet Palace SAIC SERVPRO Trustmark National Bank Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.

DISTINGUISHED PARTNER $1,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT

AutoNation Acura Gulf Freeway H-E-B hibu Hilton Garden Inn Houston Physician’s Hospital Moody National Bank My Flooring America Raytheon Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Clear Lake Source Power & Gas Texan Bank Texas First Bank The Village at Tuscan Lakes Pulte Homes Urgent Clinics Medical Care

CHAMBER PARTNER Clear Lake Today Houston Chronicle Media Group

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 2014

Making the most of your Membership

Meetings are complimentary to Chamber members as a benefit of membership • Thursday, January 9 - 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, January 22 - 11:30 a.m. Young Professionals Government Update with City Councilmember Planning Committee Meeting Dave Martin My Flooring America Boardroom Hosted by the Government Affairs Division Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway Location To Be Determined • Tuesday, January 14 - 8:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting Robert C. Chuoke, Jr. Executive Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway

• Wednesday, January 22 - 2:30 p.m. Epicurean Evening Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway

• Tuesday, January 14 - 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting - Next Level Urgent Care 2323 Clear Lake City Blvd., Ste. 130

• Thursday, January 23 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Business Development Workshop Speaker: Matt Rister, Sandler Training Program: Magical People Skills -Building and Maintaining Your Client Base My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway Fee: $35, Limited Seating Available Contact [email protected]

• Tuesday, January 14 - 3:30 p.m. Spring Fever Golf Tournament Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway • Wednesday, January 15 - 2:30 p.m. Epicurean Evening Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway • Wednesday, January 15 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Speed Networking Brewingz Sports Bar & Grill 1850 NASA Parkway, Houston • Wednesday, January 15 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours Brewingz Sports Bar & Grill 1850 NASA Parkway, Houston • Thursday, January 16 - 10:00 a.m. Mentor’s Committee Training My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway • Thursday, January 16 - 12:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting - Best Western 889 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster • Thursday, January 16 - 4:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting & Open House Laser Technique & Medical Spa 445 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster

• Thursday, January 23 - 4:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting - Design Unleashed 2600 South Shore Blvd., Ste. 300, League City • Tuesday, January 28 - 9:00 a.m. Quarterly Mentors Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway • Tuesday, January 28 - 3:30 p.m. Spring Fever Golf Tournament Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway • Wednesday, January 29 - 11:30 a.m. General Membership Luncheon South Shore Harbour Country Club 4300 South Shore Blvd., League City Reservations Required by Friday, January 24 • Wednesday, January 29 - 2:30 p.m. Epicurean Evening Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway

• Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Chamber Offices Closed

• Wednesday, January 29 - 5:00 p.m. Meet The Candidates Forum: State Representative District 129 Sponsored by Carl Joiner, Joiner Partnerships Inc. - Architects Lakewood Yacht Club 2425 NASA Parkway, Seabrook

• Tuesday, January 21 - 11:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway

• Thursday, January 30 - 8:04 a.m. Diplomats Committee Meeting My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway • Thursday, January 30 - 3:00 p.m. Epicurean Evening Participants Meeting Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston

SAVE THE DATE February 6, 2014 Epicurean Evening at Space Center Houston March 31, 2014 Spring Fever Golf Classic Bay Oaks Country Club

Fe b r u ar y 2014 • Tuesday, February 4 - 8:00 a.m. Business Development Seminar My Flooring America Boardroom 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston • Thursday, February 6 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Epicurean Evening Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Parkway Tickets on sale at ClearLakeArea.com • Wednesday, February 5 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Meet The Candidates Forum: Congressional District 36 Sponsored by Carl Joiner, Joiner Partnerships Inc. - Architects Lakewood Yacht Club 2425 NASA Parkway, Seabrook • Thursday, February 20 - 8:00 a.m. New Member Orientation My Flooring America Boardroom 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston • Friday, February 21 - 9:00 a.m. GCCE Leadership Conference South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City • Wednesday February 26 - 11:30 a.m. General Membership Luncheon Location TBA Reservations Required by Friday, February 21 • Thursday February 27 - 5:00 p.m. Business After Hours The Pet Palace 14300 Gulfstream Park, Houston