12.12.06
“The Importance of Developing International Relationships in Building Houston’s Economy” and “Maximizing Your Charity by Knowing How to Help Houston’s Homeless.”
Please join us for the Power Hour" Networking Mixer; a great opportunity to meet community representatives, civic leaders, and concerned citizens in a social setting. District H Councilman Adrian Garcia will be on hand to discuss our topics of interest. Councilman Garcia serves as the Chair of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and the Minority/Women Business Enterprise and Small Contractor Development and Contract Compliance Committee.
Our focus this month will be on two issues of great importance to our city: "The Importance of Developing International Relationships in Building Houston’s Economy" and "Maximizing Your Charity by Knowing How to Help Houston’s Homeless." As an added feature, the Houston Visitors Center will be made available to us. The center is the largest in the United States.
Our special guests include:
Mr. Laurence J. Payne, President and CEO of SEARCH. Laurence Payne is a long-time Houston community leader. He has served in leadership positions in both the private and public sectors of Houston for more than 25 years. SEARCH is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless men, women and children get off the streets and into jobs and affordable housing.
Mr. Glen Gondo is the President of the Japan-America Society of Houston and serves as the Chair-elect on MIADC/Asia-Australia.
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Place: City Hall Rotunda
901 Bagby Houston, Tx 77002
Parking: There are various parking garages around the City Hall area, as well as curbside
parking.
Sponsors:
- Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Music will be provided by Mr. Augustine Garcia with Boogie Down Entertainment.
Finger foods and refreshments will be provided. Please r.s.v.p. via e-mail if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there !
Ed Gonzalez
Community Liaison
Councilman Adrian Garcia’s Office
Cell number: 713-498-6969
