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January |
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2
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Happy New Year 2006 [Houston]
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Happy NY
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5
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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Co-Host: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Go Tejano Committee
The Magic Island
2215 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77098
Cost: $5 + valet parking
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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9
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office, Attorney At Law
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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14
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Annual Meeting [Lower Valley]
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The NHPO National Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 14th, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in San Antonio, Texas. We will be meeting with the leadership from the other chapters around the state. If you wish to ride the charter bus with NHPO, you must RSVP at [email protected]. There are 42 seats on the bus. So it is first-come, first-serve. Friends and family are welcome.
The bus will leave at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14 from the Steak Country Restaurant on I-10 West @ Silber next to IKEA Furniture Store. The bus will bring us back by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15. There is no charge for the bus trip.
We will stay at the Radisson Hotel at the Downtown Market Square. Room rates are $89/night. Only a limited number of rooms have been reserved. Here are two numbers to reserve a room: 800-333-3333 and 210-224-7155. NHPO is the discount code.
We suggest you bring some snacks and drinks in a cooler.
Contact: Ben Mendez
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28
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Topic: Concealed Handgun Training Information
Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10 (Includes breakfast, drinks and tip.)
Contact: Judge Chavana
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1
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Happy New Year [Houston]
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Happy New Year!
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11
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Monthly Networking Mixer [Lower Valley]
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25
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Networking Mixer [Austin]
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January Networking Mixer and Membership Kick-Off
Capitol Place Hotel
500 North IH 35
Austin, Texas 78701
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For more information, please visit www.austin.nhpo.us or e-mail [email protected].
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February |
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2
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Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction [Houston]
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DoubleTree Hotel
400 Dallas
Houston, Texas 77002
Notes: We are currently looking for auctionees. If you are interested, please contact us.
Contact Person: Crystal Fox
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4
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Topic: "Starting Up Right" - Your Business Road Map
Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Saul Valentin
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6
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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25
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10 (Includes breakfast, drinks and tip.)
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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March |
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2
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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The Sky Bar
3400 Montrose
Houston, Texas
Contact Person: Sandra Nabil
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4
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Topic: Tax Tips
Speaker: Alba Hernandez, IRS Agent
Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Saul Valentin
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6
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Contact: Ben Mendez
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25
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10 (Includes breakfast, drinks and tip.)
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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April |
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1
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Guest Speaker: Michael Soto, Washington Mutual
Topic: Consumer Lending & Credit Repair
Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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6
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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The Ruby Room (Above the Irish Pub)
509 Main St.
Houston, Texas
Contact Person: Sandra Nabil
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10
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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22
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Topic: Deceiving Practices of those lending institutions such as pawn shops, pay day loan offices, and 'quick loan offices' which charge outrageous interest rates, some as high as 350 percent interest.
Speaker: Professor Krager, University of Houston Doneraki Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10 (Includes breakfast, drinks and tip.)
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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May |
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4
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Joint After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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Co-Hosted By: NHPO, National Association of Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston (CELH), Hispanic Womend in Leadership (HWIL), and Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Go Tejano Committee
The Improv Comedy Club
7620 Katy Fwy.
Houston, Texas
Cost: Networking Event is free; $10 to see comedy show
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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8
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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13
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Guest Speaker: Mary Ann Fordyce
Topic: Emergency Planning
Mary Ann will provide information regarding emergency planning, evacuations, hurricanes, emergency kits, flooding, and fires. Door prizes will be given away as well as two NHPO memberships. Refreshments will be served.
Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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20
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Guest Speaker: Vicente Arenas, Anchorman for KHOU-TV Channel 11
Topic: Hispanics in the media
Doneraki Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10 (Includes breakfast, drinks and tip.)
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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June |
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1
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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June 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Co-Host: National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
Post Oak Grill
1415 S. Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas
Cost: Free
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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3
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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June 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lamonaco
Topics: tummy tucks, breast lifts, breast augmentation, liposuction, chemical peels, body lifts and body sculpting, eyelid surgery, lip enhancements, facial rejuvenation, botox and restylane, laser treatments, and surgery for gynecomastia.
Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic (near Woodridge and I-45 South)
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: Free
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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10
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Special Event [Houston]
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June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Latino Expo 2006
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida Las Americas
Houston, Texas
Cost: Free for attendees; $250/booth (10 booths remaining)
Contact: Ben Mendez
[email protected]
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24
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Breakfast Networking Mixer [Houston]
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June 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Adan Vega, Attorney
Topic: Immigration Bill in Congress
Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10 (Includes breakfast, drinks and tip.)
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
[email protected]
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July |
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6
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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Little Napoli
500 Texas
Houston, Texas
Cost: Free
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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10
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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20
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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August |
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5
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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7
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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24
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NHPO After-Hours Networking Mixer [Austin]
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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1501 East 6th Street
Austin, Texas
Contact Person: Patsy Schanbaum
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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24
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Professional Development and Leadership Training [Austin]
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The Austin Chapter is sponsoring a four (4) hour leadership course on August 24, 2006 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Southwest Key Program office located at 3000 South IH 35, Suite 410, Austin, Texas.
This Professional Development and Leadership Training course is designed for the business professional who wants to improve their understanding of what it takes to be a successful leader. This highly motivational and interactive course will empower leaders to think differently about their roles and responsibilities in both the work place and their personal lives.
The instructor is J.R. Gonzales who is a nationally recognized public speaker, professional trainer, communications consultant, long-time community activist, and founder and president of JRG Communications, Inc. A highly sought-after instructor and facilitator, Gonzales conducts training programs for a variety of nonprofit organizations and develops curriculums for business professionals in the areas of leadership, public speaking and organizational development.
Participants who complete this course are eligible to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU), Professional Development Hours (PDH), or Continuing Professional Education Hours (CPE) from The University of Texas at Arlington.
For additional information, please telephone 512/441-9614.
Space is limited. Reserve your space by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
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26
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Doneraki Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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September |
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7
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Hispanic Organizations Networking Mixer [Houston]
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Magic Island
2215 S.W. Frwy.
Houston, Texas
Cost: $5 Admission + $5 Valet Parking
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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8
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas 77087
Speaker: J.R. Gonzales, former President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Notes: J.R. will discuss how to become an effective leader for a non-profit organization and the roles and responsibilities of each Board Member.
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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15
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24
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Cost: $10/Buffet
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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28
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Monthly Networking Mixer [Austin]
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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1501 East 6th Street
Austin, Texas
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact: Patsy Schanbaum
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October |
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5
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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The Jefe Bar
502 Main St. @ Prairie
Free admission and free finger foods.
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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7
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Houston Community College - Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Houston, Texas
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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9
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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26
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Monthly Networking Mixer [Austin]
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Abuelo's Restaurant
Barton Creek Mall
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact: Patsy Schanbaum
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28
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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November |
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2
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After-Hours Networking Mixer [Houston]
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Networking Mixer
Bocados Restaurant & Bar
1312 W. Alabama St.
Houston, Texas
Cost: Free
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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4
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NHPO Awards Gala [Houston]
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Hyatt Regency Hotel
1200 Louisiana
Houston, Texas
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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6
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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16
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Monthly Networking Mixer [Austin]
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Abuelo's Restaurant
Barton Creek Mall
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact: Patsy Schanbaum
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December |
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2
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Professional Development Seminar [Houston]
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Houston Community College, Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic, Room 313
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Veronica Lopez
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7
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Joint Mini-Expo & Christmas Party [Houston]
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The DoubleTree Hotel
400 Dallas St.
Houston, Texas
Contact: Sandra Nabil
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11
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Board of Director's Meeting [Houston]
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Elections will be held at this meeting.
Al Flores' Office
3401 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas
Contact: Ben Mendez
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14
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Monthly Networking Mixer [Austin]
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Zax Pints and Plates
312 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact: Patsy Schanbaum
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16
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Breakfast Mixer [Houston]
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Donerakis Restaurant
300 Gulfgate @ Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
Contact: Judge Hector Chavana
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16
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"El Hogar de Ninos" Christmas Party [Houston]
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"El Hogar de Ninos" Christmas Party
Contact: Mary Closner
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