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S.A.M.E Environmental Committee Meeting Jan. 11th

April Brandon - noemail@houstonsame.org — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hello [firstname],

January 11th 2012, we will kick off our first Environmental Meeting of the year. Our speaker will be Terry Andrews from TCEQ.

Terry is currently a Team Leader with the Superfund Section of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. Terry has over 20 years of Superfund site management experience in Oklahoma and Texas as an environmental consultant and with state government. Terry is a Registered Professional Geologist and lives with his wife and daughter in Richmond, Texas.

Online registration will close at noon on Monday. Walk up registration is $30.

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4-Jan-12 6:00 AM

SAME Adopts a Family!!!

Franco Puentes - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Dear SAME Members: The holidays are fast approaching! This year our organization has adopted a family in need. The family comes to us from Pine Shadows Elementary (PSE) in Spring Branch ISD. This family consists of Dad - Dale, Mother -JoBeth (age 46) and daughter - Ivy (age 8, 4^thgrade). JoBeth originally came to PSE asking for a mattress and clothing for her daughter. Her and her daughter were sharing a mattress and weren’t getting good sleep. When she expressed this need to Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM’s) they referred her to the Communities In Schools (CIS), Project Manager at PSE where Ivy attends school. The CIS person, Heidi Rocha, contacted a local church that provided this family with a mattress and sheets. The daughter, Ivy, was so thrilled that she was jumping on the bed with joy. The mom, JoBeth was happy and very grateful. MAM’s was also able to help them with some clothing. Although these specific needs were met, the family could still use a lot of help. JoBeth did not come to the school to ask for help for Christmas, but when CIS mentioned the possibility, she began to tear up and said it would be wonderful if there was someone that could help her family. The father is a Gulf War Veteran and is in and out of the VA hospital. The mom is actively looking for a job, taking employment classes at MAM’s and going on job interviews. The daughter is attending school and is interested in getting involved in after school activities. CIS met with the mom and asked her about the needs of the family. The following is a list of needs that JoBeth said would be helpful:

Ivy (daughter) - Shoes (size 2), clothes, she can fit in size 12 slim and is growing. She is tall for her age and needs plain jeans (no holes or embellishments) to wear to school or elsewhere. Winter clothing - jacket, coat, scarf, mittens, socks. Would like Pokémon, goose bumps, vampire, and Animorph books, and would really like a guitar and skateboard. She hopes to join the school’s Run Program in the Spring and would need running shoes and gear. She also needs help with pencil grips, pencils, and handwriting books.

JoBeth (mom) - Her first wish is that Ivy’s needs are met. She then went on to mention that she would like to have iron and ironing board so the family can look nice. A study bible, book titled “Only Nuns Change Habits Overnight by Karen Linneman”, and a Christmas tree with lights and decorations so the family had something fun to do together. She would like clothes appropriate to wear to a job. She is a size Medium in shirts, size 3 in pants, size 5.5 in shoes. Winter clothing/coat, socks.

Dale (Dad) - has trouble hearing and could use a hearing aid. His clothing sizes are size Medium in shirts, Pants 32 x 30, shoe size 8, and he also needs socks.

General Household items: in addition to the iron and ironing board, cookware, kitchen towels, plates, napkins, bowls, cups, silver ware, bath towels, hand towels, and a vacuum cleaner.

I am planning on presenting the family with their gifts at the December lunch meeting. If you plan on bringing any of the listed items above please contact Franco Puentes, frpuentes@terracon.comor 713.690.8989, to coordinate. Hopefully this will help in not having duplicate gifts for the family. We will also accept cash and gift cards. We will use the cash to purchase items from the list.

Thanks for everyone’s help and look forward to a great Christmas lunch.

Franco Puentes

2012 Director

7-Nov-11 3:00 PM

[firstname], Houston SAME Public Agency - Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Mark Swanson - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:17:44 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Please join us for the October Public Agency & Infrastructure Committee Meeting at HESS on October 25, 2011 at 11:30 am. Our speaker will be Mr. Daniel Menendez, P.E., the Deputy Director for the Public Works and Engineering Department of the City of Houston. Mr. Menedez will provide an update in the City's Captial Improvement Plan and selection process.

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Calendar Events for 25-Oct-11 to 25-Oct-11

Public Agency-Infrastructure Joint Committee Meeting
Sponsor: newsletter
Speaker's Name: Daniel Menendez, P.E., Deputy Director for the Public Works and Engineering Department, City of Houston
Day: Tuesday 25-Oct-11 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
Summary: Daniel will update the Committee on the City's upcoming Capital Improvement Project while providing a look back at the 2011 selection process. We must confirm our RSVP to...
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10-Oct-11 9:17 AM

Houston SAME Newsletter 11-Jul-11

Bob Powell - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:59:30 GMT

Hello [firstname],

This is a Houston SAME newsletter regarding an upcoming event. Note that SAME members are entitled to member prices:

July 21 Luncheon Meeting

Joint Meeting with AWMA, CHMM, and SAME
Thursday, July 21

11:20-11:45 Registration and Networking

11:45-12:15 Lunch and Announcements

12:15-1:00 Presentation

Topic:

Annual Regulatory Update

Agency Initiatives and Enforcement Priorities in the Region

Speakers:

Donna Phillips and Linda Vasse

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Location:
Brady's Landing Restaurant

8505 Cypress Street

Houston, Texas

713.928.9921

Members - $25
Non-Members - $35
Fulltime Students - $10

Late registration (effective at noon on Wednesday) or walk-in surcharge - $5

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11-Jul-11 4:59 PM

[firstname], Attn: SAME Members - Job Posted

Bob Powell - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:26:27 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The following Job has been posted to the HoustonSame.org Website:

Director, Engineering - Texas Medical Center, Facilities Engineering

A PDF file of the job description has been posted to the SAME website at:

Link to a PDF Job Description File

or Follow this Link to Texas Medical Center Job Page

Interested candidates should complete the Application Process by following the applicable buttons at the bottom of the Texas Medical Center Job Page.

27-Jun-11 2:26 PM

[firstname], SAME Public Agency/Infrastructure Joint Committee Meeting

Mark Swanson - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:12:42 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Please RSVP for our Joint Committee lunch on the Port Freeport featuring Mike Wilson, the Director of Trade Development.

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Calendar Events for 28-Jun-11 to 28-Jun-11

SAME Public Agency-Infrastructure Joint Committee Meeting
Sponsor: Committee Chairs
Speaker's Name: Mike Wilson, Director of Trade Development, Port Freeport
Day: Tuesday 28-Jun-11 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
Summary: Please join us on Tuesday, June 28th for lunch at HESS where Mike Wilson, the Director of Trade Development at Port Freeport, will update the committees on upcoming plans and projects. Port Freeport is currently ranked as the 16th largest port in the United States in terms of foreign tonnag...
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20-Jun-11 10:12 AM

SAME Annual Officer Installation Banquet featuring the Honorable Edward M. Emmett

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Tue, 24 May 2011 05:30:20 GMT

2011 Annual Officer Installation Banquet featuring the Honorable Edward M. Emmett

Hello [firstname],

On behalf of 2010-2011 Post President COL Christopher Sallese and the Past Presidents and Fellows, you are cordially invited to join us for the Annual Officer Installation Banquet where COL (Ret) Len Waterworth will be installed as the 2011-2012 Post President.

Our special guest is the Honorable Edward M. Emmett, Harris County Judge.

This event will be held at HESS versus the Petroleum Club in an effort to help our membership better balance budgets during this tough economic time. As with previous events, two (2) members from our Public Agencies will be placed at the Sponsorship tables.

Table Sponsorship (6 slots + 2 Public Agency Members) = $400

Individual Tickets = $50

Registration will be via the form at the link below. Simply fill in the form using Acrobat Reader, save, and email / fax to Paula Krupski at pkrupski@hntb.com / 713-354-1501.

/attachments/wysiwyg/602/SAME_2011 Installation Registration Form.pdf

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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Calendar Events for 15-Jun-11 to 15-Jun-11

SAME 2011 Officer Installation Banquet
Sponsor: Entire Roster
Speaker's Name: The Honorable Edward M. Emmett, Judge, Harris County
Day: Wednesday 15-Jun-11 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
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24-May-11 0:30 AM

SAME Houston/Galveston May Membership Luncheon featuring Maureen Crocker, GCRD Executive Director

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:48:01 GMT

May Membership Luncheon featuring Maureen Crocker

Gulf Coast Rail Disrict (GCRD) Executive Director

Hello [firstname],

Please join us for the May Membership Luncheon. Ms. Crocker will provide us with an update on ongoing projects and contracting opportunities.

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Calendar Events for 18-May-11 to 18-May-11

SAME May Membership Luncheon featuring Ms. Maureen Crocker, Executive Director for GCRD
Sponsor: Houston SAME
Speaker's Name: Ms. Maureen Crocker, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Rail District (GCRD)
Day: Wednesday 18-May-11 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
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5-May-11 12:48 PM

APWA/SAME April 27 CIP Briefings Update

Bob Powell - noemail@houstonsame.org — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:25:26 GMT

APWA/SAME April 27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Briefings

Hello [firstname],

Less than 3 days remain to sign up for the APWA/SAME Capital Improvement Program Briefings to be conducted by the following cities and agencies:

City of Missouri City (confirmed)

City of Pasadena (confirmed)
City of Pearland (confirmed)
City of Sugar Land (confirmed)
Harris County Architecture and Engineering Division (confirmed)
Harris County Flood Control District (confirmed)
Harris County Toll Road Authority (confirmed)
TxDOT (confirmed)

Don’t miss this great networking opportunity.

If you have not already done so, please sign up today and avoid the late fee. Sponsorships are also available.

See Updated CIP Flyer (2 page PDF)

Thank you.

Greg Wine, P.E., LEED AP
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

20-Apr-11 8:25 AM

APWA/SAME April 27 CIP Early Reg Ends Friday

Bob Powell - noemail@houstonsame.org — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

APWA/SAME April 27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Briefings

Hello [firstname],

Please see Updated CIP Flyer (2 pages) for Confirmed Presenters, and join us for this years APWA and SAME CIP Briefing Workshop on April 27, 2011 at HESS.

Sponsorships are available and include 2 paid registrations and recognition at the event.

Attendance is limited to the first 200 registrants so please sign up today.

Thank you.

Greg Wine, P.E., LEED AP

Senior Vice President

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

12-Apr-11 7:00 PM

SAME Houston/Galveston April Membership/Annual Readiness/Homeland Security Luncheon

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:48:40 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Please join us for the April Membership Luncheon / Annual Readiness/Homeland Security Briefing featuring Mr. Francisco Sanchez, Jr., Liaison to the Director/Public Information Officer for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM).

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See you at the luncheon!

Darrin Willer

Director/Programs

Calendar Events for 20-Apr-11 to 20-Apr-11

SAME April Membership Luncheon / Annual Readiness/Homeland Security Briefing featuring Mr. Francisco Sanchez, HCOEM
Sponsor: Entire Roster
Speaker's Name: Francisco Sanchez, Jr., Liaison to the Director/Public Information Officer, Liaison to the Director/Public Information Officer
Day: Wednesday 20-Apr-11 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
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10-Apr-11 3:48 PM

[lastname], APWA/SAME April 27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Briefings

Bob Powell - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:20:27 GMT

APWA/SAME April 27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Briefings

Hello [firstname],

Please join APWA and SAME on April 27, 2011 at HESS for this year’s CIP Briefing Workshop.

Please follow Link to flyer for details: CIP Flyer 2011

Sponsorships are available and include 2 paid registrations and recognition at the event.

Attendance is limited to the first 250 registrants so please sign up today.

Thank you.

Greg Wine, P.E., LEED AP

Senior Vice President

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

14-Mar-11 3:20 PM

[lastname], APWA/SAME April 27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Briefings

Bob Powell - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:13:16 GMT

APWA/SAME April 27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Briefings

Hello [firstname],

Please join APWA and SAME on April 27, 2011 at HESS for this year’s CIP Briefing Workshop.

Please follow Link to flyer for details: CIP Flyer 2011

Sponsorships are available and include 2 paid registrations and recognition at the event.

Attendance is limited to the first 250 registrants so please sign up today.

Thank you.

Greg Wine, P.E., LEED AP

Senior Vice President

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

14-Mar-11 3:13 PM

Houston SAME March Membership Luncheon (3/16/11)

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:51:05 GMT

February Membership Luncheon

featuring Mr. Delvin Dennis, P.E.,

TxDOT Houston District Engineer

Hello [firstname],

Please join us for the March Membership Luncheon next Wednesday, March 16 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at HESS. Our guest speaker is Mr. Delvin Dennis, P.E., TxDOT Houston District Engineer. Mr. Dennis will give us updates on upcoming contracts and legislative actions.

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Calendar Events for 16-Mar-11 to 16-Mar-11

SAME March Membership Luncheon featuring Mr. Delvin Dennis, P.E., TxDOT Houston District Engineer
Sponsor: Entire Roster
Speaker's Name: Delvin Dennis, PE, District Engineer, TxDOT Houston District
Day: Wednesday 16-Mar-11 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
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8-Mar-11 6:51 PM

[firstname], SAME Joint Public Agency and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Mark Swanson - noemail@houstonsame.org — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:28:43 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Our lunch meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd at HESS will feature Mr. James Koch, the Director of Design for the Hosuton District of TxDOT. More details below:

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Calendar Events for 22-Feb-11 to 22-Feb-11

Joint Committees of Infrastructure and Public Agency
Speaker's Name: James Koch, P.E., Director of Design, Texas Department of Transportation - Houston District
Day: Tuesday 22-Feb-11 11:30 AM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
Summary: The meeting will update committees on the latest news with the Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation. We will meet at HESS on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 for lunch. Please RSVP before Tuesday at 8:30 am to avoid an automatic price increase....
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10-Feb-11 2:28 PM

SAME Houston February Membership Luncheon featuring Mr. Jun Chang, P.E., CoH PWE Public Utilities Division

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:28:24 GMT

- - - REMINDER - - -

FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON REGISTRATION

Hello [firstname],

Just a reminder to RSVP for next week's luncheon featuring Mr. Jun Chang, P.E., Deputy Director of the Public Utilities Division for the City of Houston PWE. Mr. Chang will be giving us an update on the City's Water/Wastewater Operations.

Hope to see you at the luncheon!

Best regards,

Darrin Willer, P.E.

Post Director/Programs Chair

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8-Feb-11 8:28 PM

Houston SAME February Membership Luncheon

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:43:39 GMT

FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON REGISTRATION

Hello [firstname],

Please join us for the February Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 16 at the HESS Club.

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Calendar Events for 16-Feb-11 to 16-Feb-11

SAME February Membership Luncheon
Speaker's Name:
Day: Wednesday 16-Feb-11 11:30 AM
Location: Hess Club 5430 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056
Summary: ...
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6-Feb-11 0:43 AM

SAME Houston/Galveston Post Annual Public Agency of the Year / Young Member of the Year Award Banquet

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:29:05 GMT

REMINDER: 9th ANNUAL PUBLIC AGENCY / YOUNG MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD BANQUET

JANUARY 19, 2011

Hello [firstname],

This is a reminder to register for the 9th Annual Public Agency / Young Member of the Year Award Banquet on January 19, 2011 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. This year we are honoring the Port of Houston Authority as our Public Agency of the Year.

The keynote speaker is General Barry R. McCaffrey, USA (Ret), the former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces Southern Command, Commander of the 24th Infrantry Division, and U.S. Drug Czar. General McCaffrey currently is president of his own consulting firm and serves as national security and terrorism consultant to NBC News.

Reserve your table now! Table sponsorships can be purchased in advance for $850. Table sponsorships include preferential seating for six (6) and your company’s name prominently displayed in the center of the table and on the back of the event program. Additionally, the Post will seat two (2) Public Agency Members at each sponsored table.** Individual seating is also available in advance at $110 per seat.

Registration for this event will be through hardcopy form versus via the website. Please be sure to return the form located at the link below:

/attachments/wysiwyg/602/SAME_PublicAgency_YoungMember_Registration_2011.pdf

Registration Contact: Please make checks payable to SAME and submit along with this Registration Form to Paula Krupski, 2950 North Loop West Ste. 900, Houston, TX 77092 or via fax to 713-354-1501 prior to January 14, 2011.

Looking forward to seeing you at the banquet!

Calendar Events

Calendar Events for 19-Jan-11 to 19-Jan-11

2011 Public Agency of the Year & Awards Banquet
Sponsor: HNTB Corporation
Speaker's Name: General Barry R. McCaffrey, USA (Ret.), Fmr US Drug Czar / HNTB Board Member / President, HNTB Corporation / BR McCaffrey Associates, LLC
Day: Wednesday 19-Jan-11 6:00 PM
Location: Petroleum Club 800 Bell Street 43rd Floor Houston, TX 77002
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9-Jan-11 1:29 AM

[firstname], SAME Houston/Galveston Post Annual Public Agency of the Year / Young Member of the Year Award Banquet

Darrin Willer - noemail@houstonsame.org — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:24:12 GMT

9th ANNUAL PUBLIC AGENCY / YOUNG MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD BANQUET

Hello [firstname],

Please join us for the 9th Annual Public Agency / Young Member of the Year Award Banquet on January 19, 2011 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. This annual event is the Post's opportunity to recognize and thank our most important assets - the Public Agency and Sustaining Membership and our Young Members.

The keynote speaker is General Barry R. McCaffrey, USA (Ret), the former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces Southern Command, Commander of the 24th Infrantry Division, and U.S. Drug Czar. General McCaffrey currently is president of his own consulting firm and serves as national security and terrorism consultant to NBC News.

Reserve your table now! Table sponsorships can be purchased in advance for $850. Table sponsorships include preferential seating for six (6) and your company’s name prominently displayed in the center of the table and on the back of the event program. Additionally, the Post will seat two (2) Public Agency Members at each sponsored table.** Individual seating is also available in advance at $110 per seat.

Registration for this event will be through hardcopy form versus via the website. Please be sure to return the form located at the link below:

/attachments/wysiwyg/602/SAME_PublicAgency_YoungMember_Registration_2011.pdf

Looking forward to seeing you at the banquet!

Calendar Events for 19-Jan-11 to 19-Jan-11

5-Dec-10 8:24 PM

SAME Small Business Luncheon - December 15

Ramon Herrera - noemail@houstonsame.org — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:21:11 GMT

DECEMBER SMALL BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Hello [firstname],

The SAME Small Business Committee will be hosting the December General Membership Meeting on Wednesday December 15 at the HESS Club. The format will be a Small Business speaker panel from various public agencies in the region including:

METRO

Kathy Hudson

Director of Small Business Compliance

City of Houston

Velma Laws

Director – Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance

Port of Houston

Pedro Gonzalez, P.E.

Mentoring Program Manager

Small Business Division

US Army Corps of Engineers – Galveston District

Ken Adams

Deputy for Small Business Programs

Everyone is more than welcome to attend (not just small businesses)! The Small Business speaker panel will provide a great opportunity for these public agencies to update our members on recent changes in their rules and procedures. In addition, we will have a Question & Answer session towards the end of the program. You can RSVP for the meeting at the link below:

http://www.houstonsame.org/en/cev/141

17-Nov-10 1:21 PM