Houston Chapter

e-Newsletter
November/December 2008

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December NHPO Professional
Networking Mixer

Annual Toy Drive and Mini Expo
With Special Guest: Houston Fire Fighters Calendar Models

Date:Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time:6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Balcony Lounge @
Home Plate Bar & Grill
1800 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77003
Cost:Free Admission
Attire:Business

For more details contact Lisa Valentin at LValentin@nhpo.us.






The 5th Annual NHPO National Gala, hosted by the Houston Chapter, was a huge success. Highlights of the evening include an address by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, congratulatory announcement from President George W. Bush, keynote speech by Juan Job, and comedic mariachi entertainment by "Los Chaparritos". Thank you to all of the sponsors, the Houston Chapter Gala Committee, and the Committee Chairpersons, Sonia Gonzales and Lisa Valentin. Click here to see the Gala presentation. Click here to see pictures of the event.




NHPO Board Meets Bill Clinton



NHPO Board Members met former President Bill Clinton. Clinton was in the Houston Area assessing Hurricane Ike damages and fundraising for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The NHPO Board Members were invited to the fundraiser.




November/December Outstanding NHPO Member

The outstanding NHPO member for November/December is Lisa Valentin. Lisa became an NHPO Board Member in 2006. She has served as Events Chairperson since her inception as a Board Member. Lisa's contributions to NHPO are evident in the outstanding events she has organized including the monthly networking mixers, the 2007 and 2008 National Galas, and on election year, countless "Meet the Candidates" and debate watch parties. With her meticulous approach at organizing events, Lisa has exemplified the "Professional" in NHPO.

In addition to her NHPO duties, Lisa is a certified interior decorator and owner of Pizzazz Décor. She has served local commercial and residential customers. Lisa is also a volunteer for KIPP Liberation College Prep school, where her son, Saul Kristian Valentin III, attends. Lisa is the wife of Saul Valentin, NHPO Houston Chapter Chairman and Vice President of Perspectiva. You may contact Lisa at lvalentin@nhpo.us.


To nominate an outstanding NHPO member, contact e-Newsletter editor, Iris Mendez, at imendez@nhpo.us.



NHPO Membership Over 1,200

Congratulations to the NHPO Houston Chapter for exceeding its membership goal for 2008. Current membership count is over 1,200 members!!! NHPO was founded in January 2004 in Houston, TX. Nearing the end of its 5th year of existence, membership is bigger and stronger than ever. If you would like to be included in the upcoming Membership Directory, contact Ricardo Fernandez at rfernandez@nhpo.us or click here here to become a member.



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NHPO Networking Mixer
Toy Drive and Mini-Expo
And Special HFF Guests

Balcony Lounge @
Home Plate Bar & Grill
1800 Texas Ave.
Thurs., Dec. 4, 6:00 pm

NHPO Board Meeting & Elections
3401 Louisiana, Suite 270
Mon., Dec. 8, 7:00 pm

NHPO Houston Board Retreat
Victoria, Texas
Fri., Jan. 9 - Sun., Jan. 11

NHPO Winter Conference
Reno, Nevada
Fri., Jan. 16 - Sun., Jan. 18

For details on these events, visit www.NHPO.us