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Sep 11, 2018 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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![]() Strategies for Flood MitigationChristof Spieler, PE, LEED AP is Vice President and Director of Planning at Huitt-Zollars, working on land use, transportation, and open space planning. He is currently serving as project manager of the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation consortium, a group of experts in hydrology, ecology, and urban planning that are working to assist decision makers and the public to address flooding in the Houston region. He teaches in Architecture and Engineering at Rice University, served on the board of Houston METRO from 2010 to 2018, and has contributed to national APTA and NACTO standards. Spieler holds a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Rice.
Sep 13, 2018
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Sep 22, 2018 - Sep 24, 2018
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Sep 22, 2018 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Oct 06, 2018 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Oct 09, 2018 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Oct 20, 2018 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Oct 22, 2018 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Oct 24, 2018 5:15 PM
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Oct 24, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Introduction of UAHT and Awareness of Human Trafficking
Nate Arneson serves as the Community Liaison at United Against Human Trafficking. He primarily works to support the coordination of the Houston Rescue & Restore Coalition, expand Community Engagement Initiatives, support outreach events, and implement demand-reduction programs. This is Nate’s first year living in Houston, Tx. Prior to living in Houston, Nate and his Wife lived in Guatemala as Peace Corps volunteers working with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education to improve the overall health of rural communities living without vital resources.
Oct 25, 2018
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Oct 25, 2018 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Oct 27, 2018 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Oct 27, 2018 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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West U City Manager - State of the City
Chris Peifer was named City Manager of West University Place in November 2015. Chris's experience is both extensive and varied, having served as City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director at West U, and Deputy City Manager in League City. Prior to his positions in Administration, he directed the Public Works Departments in League City and was the Assistant Director in Sugar Land. His public service is even more varied with experience in public works, finance/accounting (including contracting with various regulatory agencies under the Department of Treasury during the banking crisis, related to deregulation), economic and community development, finance, real estate and construction. In West U, his major focus areas include fiscal strength and process improvement, as well as strategic resource and infrastructure development. Chris attended Albright College in Reading PA, where he earned his bachelors of Science degree. In the course of his career, he has supplemented his collegiate education with courses varying from public works to public administration, obtaining certifications in the Public Information Act, the Texas Open Meetings Act, and the Public Investment Fund Act. He is also a Certified Emergency Program Manager. Throughout his career, Chris has been highly involved in municipal professional associations, including serving as a Board Member for the Texas Municipal Utility Association. He is a member of the International and Texas City Manager Associations, the American Public Works Association, the American Water Works Association, the Texas Water Utilities Association and a host of other municipally oriented associations. Chris will retire from the City this coming January.
Nov 01, 2018
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Nov 03, 2018 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Nov 05, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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Nov 07, 2018 - Nov 09, 2018
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Java Pura Coffee RoastersRichard Colt – a 25-year veteran of the coffee business – founded Java Pura in 2008 with his old fraternity brother and friend Fielding Cocke. Colt marched into Houston’s coffee fray in 1993 when he started Texas Java Company – a catering business that he owned and operated while working fulltime in residential real estate. The trajectory of his career changed in 2007 when he happened upon a master roaster who had settled in Houston after spending two years working in the coffee industry in Ethiopia. A few months later Fielding threw his full support into the business. Along with Fielding’s enthusiasm came the company’s moniker. “I could never remember those three words in order,” he says of the Texas Java Company’s name. “I remember seeing the word ‘pura’ while on a trip through Indonesia and put the two together: Java Pura – the pure essence of coffee. We later learned that in Indonesian ‘pura’ translates roughly to ‘temple’ or ‘shrine.’ Seems appropriate.” Java Pura is a Houston-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2008. Java Pura sources the finest green coffee beans from around the world and roasts them locally to create the freshest coffee possible. Many Java Pura coffees are Fair Trade, organic and in some cases come directly to Java Pura from limited production farms for exclusive use. A major component of Java Pura’s mission is to educate the consumer, not only about fair trade and direct relations practices, but also the immense amount of work that goes into a fine cup of coffee – from sourcing to picking, exporting, delivering, roasting, packaging and delivery. Approximately 400 hours has gone into the coffee before it hits U.S. shores. By the time Java Pura is done, Houstonians will never take an after dinner cup of coffee for granted again. Java Pura is located at 5250 Gulfton Street #4G. For more information please call 713-523-5282 or visit online at www.javapura.com.
Nov 08, 2018
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Nov 08, 2018 6:30 AM – 9:45 AM
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Nov 10, 2018 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Nov 13, 2018 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Nov 14, 2018 - Nov 16, 2018
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![]() What is with this thing called CryptocurrencyAdam W. Richard is the Head of Distribution at Entoro Capital. He is co-founder & partner of Sutton Stone, founder of the Houston Bitcoin Meetup, co-founder of the Houston Ethereum Meetup, and previously co-founded and was CEO of Volt markets (Boost VC, Plug & Play, and Creative Destruction Labs alumnus), and was co-founder and CTO of Metal Networks, Inc. (Surge Accelerator alumnus). Adam has been a CTO, CPO, software project manager, start-up adviser/mentor, brand strategist, web developer, UX & UI designer, graphic designer, photographer & cinematographer.
Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 26, 2018 - Nov 27, 2018
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![]() One of the Greatest Texas Rangers since 1981Joe Haralson has been a Ranger since 1981. This makes him one of the force’s most senior Rangers, and he is one of the best.
Nov 29, 2018
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Dec 01, 2018 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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![]() Courts: How they operate and the roles under the Constitution
Michael Landrum is presiding Judge in the 113th Civil District Court, in Harris County. He has held this bench since his appointment by Governor Rick Perry in May, 2013. Michael is a native Houstonian. He grew up in the Spring Branch area and attended Memorial High School. He received his B.A. from The University of St. Thomas and a law degree from the University of Texas. Michael Landrum holds specialist certifications in the fields of Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Before being sworn in as judge, Landrum dedicated his legal career to representing businesses and business people in matters involving a wide variety of transactional, litigation and appellate matters. In addition to his official duties, Landrum teaches a class about American courts at Houston Baptist University, serves as judicial liaison to the Houston Young Lawyers Association, lectures in continuing legal education programs, judges student mock trial and moot court competitions, and is active in Houston Bar Association activities.
Dec 06, 2018
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Dec 08, 2018 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Dec 08, 2018 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Dec 11, 2018 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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![]() Danny Kahalley, Director of Admissions at Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School, has fifteen years of experience in education administration and has worked for numerous schools and colleges in Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas at the primary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate level. He has his bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College and master’s degree from the University of Alabama. His daughters, Lydia and Islay, both attend private schools in Houston, and wife, Lisa, is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Psychology.
Dec 13, 2018
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Dec 15, 2018 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Dec 15, 2018 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Dec 27, 2018 - Dec 28, 2018
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The Blue ZonesDr. Bandana Chawla is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Owner of Bellaire Clinic and Co-founder of Embee Plant Physicians
Jan 03, 2019
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Jan 08, 2019 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Jan 08, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Jan 09, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Jan 09, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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![]() Blind EndeavorsSpecialist Steven C. Baskis successfully completed Infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2007 and went on to deploy with the U.S. Army’s distinguished 4th Infantry Division, a unit that crossed the Normandy beaches in World War II. While serving as a Personal Security Specialist in 2008, Baskis was severely wounded by an improvised explosive device during military operations in Baghdad, Iraq. May 13th, 2008 marked the day in which Baskis lost his sight and suffered multiple shrapnel injuries to the head, neck, arms and legs which resulted in significant blood loss, hearing loss, loss of smell and nerve damage to left arm. Steve explains how this traumatic experience has forever changed his sight and vision. “I may have lost my physical ability to see, but I have a new vision, a new perspective to guide me through life and all of it’s amazing challenges. After war and debilitating injuries, Steve has gone on to climb 2 of the 7 tallest mountains in the world which include Mount Elbrus in Europe and Kilimanjaro in Africa. A documentary titled “High Ground”, captures Steve and 11 veterans’ amazing journey to climb a 20,000 foot Himalayan peak, Lobuche, which sits in the shadow of Mount Everest. Another documentary Steve had the opportunity to be featured in is “On Me”. The film follows five completely blind veterans down a stretch of white water river rapids in Montana. Baskis has found a love for adventure and physical challenge. Actively pursuing half marathons, a half ironman, cycling nearly 800 miles from the capital of Canada to the capital of The United States, snow skiing down cold mountains in Colorado and white water kayaking 226 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, are just a few of Steve’s thrilling adventures. “I now want to give back to the people who have helped me, through my foundation called Blind Endeavors”, Steve says. The Blind Endeavors Foundation’s main purpose centers around educating, conducting research and making more people aware of what is possible, no matter the level of adversity faced.
Jan 10, 2019
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Jan 12, 2019 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Jan 13, 2019 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Jan 18, 2019 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Jan 19, 2019 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Jan 19, 2019 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Jan 20, 2019 1:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Jan 21, 2019 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Jan 22, 2019 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Jan 24, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Jan 28, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Yellowstone SchoolsRyan Dolibois is currently the Executive Director and Superintendent for Yellowstone Schools—a unique school model in the heart of Houston’s Third Ward. Founded in 2002, the campus now includes Yellowstone Academy, a private Christian school for students in preK-4th grade, and Yellowstone College Prep, a public charter school growing to serve students in 5th through 12thgrade. This public/private co-location is the first of its kind in the state of Texas. This year, Yellowstone is serving nearly 600 students and alumni from Houston’s inner-city.
Ryan’s twenty-year background in education includes teaching, fundraising, strategic planning, and executive leadership in both public and private schools in Houston. He began his career as a Teach for America corps member, where he was named first year Teacher of the Year for the state of Texas. For a decade, he then helped lead the growth of YES Prep Public Schools, a Houston charter school system. During his time as YES Prep’s VP of Advancement, he helped the organization raise over $80 million as it grew from a single school with 350 students to a school system serving thousands of students across the city. Ryan is a graduate of the College of William and Mary. He and his wife, Kim, have three children.
Jan 31, 2019
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Feb 03, 2019 5:00 PM
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Feb 05, 2019 6:00 PM
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Innovating for Global HealthSharmila Anandasabapathy, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology, and Vice President at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. In her current role, she oversees Baylor’s global programs and affiliations, as well as The Baylor Global Innovation Center which seeks to develop innovative approaches to global health challenges. An advanced gastrointestinal endoscopist by training, Dr. Anandasabapathy’s research focus involves the development and validation of novel technologies for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal cancer. She has been Principal Investigator on several grants funded by the National Cancer Institute (NIH), and has lead multiple international clinical trials focused on the endoscopic diagnosis of esophageal, and gastric cancer. These trials are currently being conducted in the United States, Africa, China, and Honduras. In addition, she and her group are involved in several projects which seek to develop innovative technological approaches to addressing cancer and other chronic diseases in low-resource areas worldwide. These involve the development of remote medical technologies such as augmented (and virtual) reality-based platforms for surgical or endoscopic training, cell phone apps, and portable, battery-operated technologies for medical management in low-resource environments. These partnerships involve close collaborations with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), USAID, multiple US and international universities, NGOS, foreign governments, and Foundations. A recent innovation, Emergency Smart Pod (https://www.bcm.edu/global-initiatives/innovation-center/emergency-smart-pod a mobile, lower- cost shipping-container unit for the management of Ebola and other emergencies, was awarded funding by USAID and The Paul G. Allen Funding and presented at both the World Health Organization and The White House Office of Science and Technology. In addition to her primary appointment at Baylor, Dr. Anandasabapathy also holds an adjunct appointment in Bioengineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas. She holds a B.A. in English literature from Yale University and an M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Training at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and her gastroenterology fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY.
Feb 07, 2019
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Crowne Plaza Houston, 8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, TxMajor Donor/Bequest Society and VIP Reception with Cash Bar 5:45-6:45 General Reception with Cash Bar 5:30 -7:00 Dinner and Presentation 7-9:30
Feb 09, 2019 5:30 PM
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Feb 12, 2019 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Feb 13, 2019 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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Feb 13, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Fraud Prevention and DetectionFraud Prevention and Detection makes the business owner aware of internal and external fraud, corruption, asset misappropriation and financial fraud. We will also discuss the Fraud Triangle which are the components that lead to fraud. Steps to Prevention and Detection, (1) communication, (2) checks and balances, (3) follow through. Being aware of how and why fraud is committed can save the business ten’s if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fiduciary Fraud - Black's Law Dictionary defines fiduciary as, “a person who is required to act for the benefit of another person on all matters within the scope of their relationship; one who owes to another the duties of good faith, trust, confidence and candor; one who must exercise a high standard of care in managing another's money or property.” The presentation will (1) identify various contexts in which a fiduciary duty exists, (2) determine how the actions and inactions of a fiduciary can cause a breach of fiduciary duty, (3) recognize how breaches often lead to fraud, losses and damages, (4) recognize that civil breach of fiduciary duty claims can prove invaluable in preparing a criminal theft or embezzlement case. J. Richard Claywell, CPA, ABV, ASA, CBA, CVA, CM&AA, MAFF, CFD, ABAR richard@biz-valuation.com 281 488-7531
Feb 14, 2019
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Feb 14, 2019 - Feb 16, 2019
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Feb 16, 2019 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Feb 21, 2019 - Feb 23, 2019
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Shriner's HospitalLisa is the Director of Development for Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Galveston and has been an advancement professional in higher education, healthcare, community service and the arts for 30 years. She is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego (Ah-swee-Go) and LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY.
Lisa enjoys a long history in Rotary - Her father Richard was a Rotarian, her family hosted numerous exchange students and she too was a Rotary exchange student to Cape Town, South Africa. Lisa was a member of the Cortland Rotary Club, co-chaired the youth exchange committee and subsequently served as club president in 2001. She is now a member of the Galveston Rotary Club. She moved to Texas nearly three years ago to join her brothers who have settled in Galveston.
Lisa is here today to share the powerful story of Shriner’s Hospital for Children and their mission of “Love to the Rescue!”
Feb 21, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Mar 05, 2019 6:00 PM
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![]() The Arbor SchoolJuliAnna Jelinek serves as Executive Director of The Arbor School. Previous to assuming this role, she served as The Arbor’s Chief Development Officer for two years. As Executive Director, Ms. Jelinek is responsible for overall management of The Arbor including operations, brand management, business development, and public engagement. Prior to joining The Arbor, Ms. Jelinek spent over seven years in business development and fundraising for public policy and advocacy groups in Arizona, California, and Washington D.C.
Mar 07, 2019
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