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BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
New Art on Blog
http://artchakalaka.blogspot.com/
- Chaka
Monday, December 27, 2010
Thank you for a wonderful Christmas
Best gift of the year - no lie - HAAN Floor Steamer - you could eat off my floors (but don't). It is fabulous!
So thank you friends and family for making 2010 merry and bright.
Onward and upward ....
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Event benefitting St. Nicholas - Thursday at Marfreless
For the past eight years, the Marfreless family has raised money to "adopt a family" by offering stockings, to be customized by each contributor, for a minimum donation of atleast $5 (many give $10 or 20 and we have been blessed enough to have a handful of folks give $50 or $100). While this has been a fun and somewhat fulfilling gesture, we struggle with the knowledge that so many are doing without (not only during the holidays but all year long). While we know that we cannot "save" the world, we found a wonderful organization that is in desperate need of funds. St. Nicholas Church, located at 2508 Clay, 77003 is one of, if not the oldest operating inter-city church in Texas. Founded in 1887, they have roughly 90 families, many elderly. They have a "food pantry" that is open once a week to give a hot meal to hungry folks and they serve on average 75-100 families. Their ability to buy food, for pennies on the dollar, through the Food bank will make each and every dollar that much more valuable.
A couple of things regarding this: (A) We have gotten off to a late start as stores didn't start putting out Christmas stuff until August, and still we have already raised almost $200 and (2)We are going to have a "stocking decorating" happy hour this Thursday 12/16/10 from 6-8 PM. Each donation of $10 or more will receive a raffle ticket and we will raffle off fun gift baskets and other fun items every thirty minutes. In addition to the goodwill, festive atmosphere, great drink specials, and merry munchie spread, we will playing fun music (not Christmas, don't be skeered). Though we do not have a chimney, Santa has a skeleton key and comes by and drops all kinds of goodies in the stockings (we leave him a shot and a cig, but he has to go outside to smoke it!). If you cannot make it Thursday, please try and stop by before Dec 23rd or so and make a donation and get your stocking for to decorate. Please pass this on to anyone and everyone that you think might be interested in a fun and charitable event. If you cannot get by the bar, you are welcome to send your donation to Marfreless at 2006 Peden, Houston, Tx 77019.
I encourage everyone to attend a service at St. Nick's. I don't care if you are Catholic, Jewish, Loel Olsteenian, Spiritual, Atheist, Mormon, or Scientologist. It is a truly loving and devoted community despite their economic situation. My Family and I have been a few times and have never felt so welcome. People came up to us after the service and hugged us and shook our hands and really made us feel welcome.
I hope to see many of you on Thursday or over the next few weeks, I pray that you all have a very Merry and safe Christmas, Hanukkah, Quanza, or whatever you celebrate. thank you for taking the time to consider this and I hope that you will be able to join in the festivities.
Cheers,
Michael Wells
713-898-7957
As mentioned before, please pass on to your friends, co-workers, family, etc. Thank you so very much!
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Monday, December 13, 2010
2011 Hope & Inspiration Calendars
If you would like to purchase one of these calendars, please contact me and we will work out the calendar exchange, or Jessica Peterson at (713) 706-5686 or jessica.s.peterson@cancer.org. of you would like to arrange to have one mailed to you.
Thank you all and Happy Holidays!
Lori Pinter
Community Manager - Distinguished Events
American Cancer Society
High Plains Division
6301 Richmond
Houston, Texas 77057
Phone 713.706.5693
Cell 713.501.7693
Fax 713.266.4159
A world with less breast cancer is a world with more birthdays. That world gets closer and closer at every Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Visit cancer.org/stridesonline or call 1-800-227-2345 to make strides and create more birthdays in your community. Together, we'll stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back.
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Fwd: Job Opening - Executive Assistant in Galleria Area
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
My Twilight Book
AGAIN - sorry for the mass email - you do NOT need to let me know if you do NOT have it, I know it is a 1 in 500 shot, but it is out there somewhere. :)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Hava a Rockin Holiday Season from the Pinters
In lieu of mailed Christmas cards (no kids, the dogs don't change much, we don't look like we are getting any younger) we have once again sent a JibJab eCard for the Holidays:
http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/u7eZDReoRaQqZ5iTvAMy
ENJOY!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Fwd: Membership Director Opening
From: Abeer Patel <abeerpatel@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 9:54 PM
Subject: Fwd: Membership Director Opening
To: Abby Russell <aruss73@gmail.com>
Located only minutes away from Houston Intercontinental Airport and in the heart of the Greenspoint Business District, The Greenspoint Club is designed to meet the business, social, and wellness/athletic needs of our Members. Meeting rooms, daily lunch in our cafe and dining room, wireless internet, wine tastings, spinning, yoga,basketball, racquetball and squash courts are just some of the services available to our Members. Also, check us out for our non-member services, such as business meetings, social events and our spa.
Responsible for the development, and implementation of a Club's marketing and sales objectives, programs, market research, concept positioning, promotion and public relations, and to meet or exceed Membership performance objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Net Members
- Member Retention
- Manage Membership Expenses and departmental forecasting
- Change of Designee, prepaid dues and other fees
- Positive Membership expense variances versus the Club's Financial Plan.
- Active participation and facilitation of Membership Committee and Board of Governors
- Dues Added
- Initiation Fees
- Responsible for achievement of Membership Department's sales plan, goals and objectives.
- Responsible for generating sufficient prospect inventory to support the Club's sales plan and the maintenance of the prospect files in accordance with standards.
- Responsible for timely follow up with new Members for the purpose of acquiring a prospective Member referral in accordance with the established New Member Connect / 12 month retention strategy.
- Responsible for the preparation of all collateral and documentation for review and approval for all membership programs for the Club in accordance with membership policy and procedure.
- Responsible for the formation and function of a Membership Committee whose purpose is geared toward the generation of prospects and new members.
- Responsible for all Member, Board Member, and prospective Member communication with regard to membership sales and programming, to be executed in congruence with communications guidelines.
- Represents the Club in community activities and organizations (i.e., Chamber of Commerce) to provide community awareness of the Club and to develop sources for prospective Club Members.
- Interfaces with Board of Governors, Club Management and staff and all Club personnel to enhance awareness of the Club's membership needs and objectives; to solicit support for the attainment of these objectives; and to solicit input and feedback which will aid in the enhancement of Member usage and Member satisfaction levels within the Club.
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Attend all staff meetings and General Employee meetings as established by the Club Manager. Work closely with the entire staff at the club to ensure the Members are receiving the best in Member Services.
Located only minutes away from Houston Intercontinental Airport and in the heart of the Greenspoint Business District, The Greenspoint Club is designed to meet the business, social, and wellness/athletic needs of our Members. Meeting rooms, daily lunch in our cafe and dining room, wireless internet, wine tastings, spinning, yoga,basketball, racquetball and squash courts are just some of the services available to our Members. Also, check us out for our non-member services, such as business meetings, social events and our spa.
POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
WORK EXPERIENCE
2 years in previous sales position.
EDUCATION
Degree in business, marketing, public relations, communications, hotel or rest. mgt. preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
Bell Notes & STAR certifications required within 6 months of employment.
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Have a nice day!
Abeer Beck Patel
832-866-9019 Cellular
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Oscar Night America Houston - Save the Date!
The American Cancer Society is proud to announce
Oscar Night America
Co-chaired by Debbie & Colin Hageney and Carole & Michael Strachan
On Sunday, February 27th, charities in 50 cities will host official Oscar® viewing parties during the 83rd Academy Awards® ceremony as part of Oscar Night® America, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' grassroots outreach program.
The Academy sanctions charities across the country to host celebratory viewing parties on Oscar Night®, with proceeds directly benefiting the charities. The American Cancer Society has been selected to host in 2011. The event will feature the live broadcast of the Awards presentation as the center of a Hollywood-style party to include red carpet arrival, local celebrities, "paparazzi" photographers, predict-the-winner contests and live entertainment.
Let me know if you want to learn more or if your company would like to sponsor this fabulous fun event!
GALA COMMITTEE
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Debbie & Colin Hageney
Carole & Michael Strachan
AUCTION & IN-KIND
Dena Maged - Co-Chair
Duc Nguyen - Co-Chair
Mersing Maitran - Co-Chair
DECORATIONS
Shannon Caldwell - Chair
Cara Riccetti
Marianne Bianchi
Natasha Islam
Kizzy Curtis
ENTERTAINMENT
Jennifer Wisler - Co-Chair
Michael Wells - Co-Chair
Alicia & Arne Jimenez
Lindsey Fuller
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Tiffany Johnson - Chair
Christine Thorpe
Gina Keith
Julianne Richards
Summer Qaddumi
INVITATION, PROGRAM & PRINT
Ashley Crenshaw - Chair
MARKETING / PR
Nancy Rohr Rose - Chair
Deb Hensel
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charles Chow
www.rawsophistication.com
RESERVATIONS
Katherine Gonyea - Co-Chair
Trish Earles - Co-Chair
Emily Cotton
Heather Bourque
Martha Willis
RESTRICTED GIFT
Paula Canlas - Chair
TABLE SALE / SPONSORSHIP
Misty Tabberer - Chair
Beatriz Maney
Melanie Bujnoch
Rasha Nasreddin
TREASURER
Chastity Munn - Chair
Tara Denton
UNDERWRITING
Andy Russ - Chair
Amanda Flores
Lacey Dalcour
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Dorcas Nelson
Emily Jaschke
Grant Sussans
Julie Daves
Jeannete Harris
American Cancer Society Contact
Lori Sebastian Pinter
713-706-5693
lori.pinter@cancer.org
If you are interested in learning more,
please contact us!
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Fwd: Openings
From: Abeer Patel <abeerpatel@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Subject: Fwd: Openings
Contact Holly
From: Holly R Denslow <holly@denslowassociates.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Subject: Openings
To: abeerpatel@gmail.com
Cc: cindy@denslowassociates.com, renae@sculpturesbydesign.com, jody@sculpturesbydesign.com
Thank you Abeer for sharing this information.
New Openings:
- Internal Audit Manager 115k Plus
- Accountant 4-10 years 60-k
- Energy Analyst Compensation is Depending on Experience
Send a resume and we can advise and assist you. If you are having trouble finding the right job it could be your Resume needs an update. Resume writing serivices available.
Sincerely,
Holly R. Denslow holly@denslowassociates.com
Executive Recruiting, Business Management Services
Denslow & Associates|www.denslowassociates.com
24 Greenway Plaza Suite 200|Houston Texas 77046
PO Box 572432|Houston, Texas 77257-2432
713-623-0550 Office|832-228-6303 Direct
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Have a nice day!
Abeer Beck Patel
832-866-9019 Cellular
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OINKfest
Attached is information about the Petite Piglettes' OINKfest event this Sunday, November 14th. Sounds like it'll be a great time! Come on out, have some fun and help support the Petite Piglettes and their efforts to benefit youth and education in Texas!
OiNKfest2010
Sunday, November 14th
12pm 'til 4pm at Firehouse Saloon
(5930 southwest freeway @ fountainview, houston)
Hope to see you there!
www.facebook.com/petitepiglettes
Funds raised at this event will help the Petite Piglettes send Texas teens to college thru the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Program!
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Clay Farmer is in town!
Houston, Texas 77027
Phone: 713.622.0775
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
My friends fabulous Daughter is having and event for Cancer Research!
Hello all- my daughter Isabel is coordinating a benefit to raise money for the American Cancer Society. She is very excited about it and I could not be more proud! She has created a blog to let people know about the event, herself and chronicle her progress. She is in the beginning stages of the planning, so we will have much more information in the coming weeks. The event will be in March 2011.
Please see her blog at http://www.isabelspledgeforcancerresearch.blogspot.com/
More info will follow!!! Please feel free to share this with anyone and everyone!
Carrie King Morrison
Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title Company
777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77056
713-626-9220 main
713-552-7314 direct
281-715-5677 fax
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Fwd: FOR SALE Regency 10 ft. table and 8 charis
Regency style Dining Room table, 6 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, custom pads,
silk fabric.
This set was purchased from Meredith O'Donnell approximately 12 years ago.
The table was a little over $6000 and each chair was an additional $1000. My
decorator, Kate Scott, had the custom pads made for the table ($1000 +) and
also ordered the silk fabric on the chairs. The table displays a unique
gold inlay, offers two leaves that allow the table to extend up to 10 feet
(44 inches wide) and has two beautiful carved pedestal legs. This set also
includes six side chairs and two arm chairs. Additional photos are
available upon request. The table is located in the Spring Valley area -
you are welcome to stop by and see it at any time.
$4000
Photos attached.
Jenifer Cramer
713-542-0962
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Monday, November 1, 2010
We are selling the '2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax'
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2035185048.html (cars & trucks - by owner)
Thanks for using craigslist!
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Jeramie Pinter
Cell:281.382.9998
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
WCBBQ "B.A.D." Fish Fry this Sunday
Hey y'all! Just wanted to remind you about the WCBBQ "B.A.D." Fish Fry to be held next Sunday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Blanco's (3406 W. Alabama in Houston). The proceeds from this event go to the BBQ Auction Fund so we can continue to support the youth and education of Texas. It's going to be a ton of fun, and you know the food is going to be great because Randy Trahan is cooking. Nobody can fry a fish like a Cajun even if Harry is helping! And for you non fish eaters, they'll have chicken tenders also. So come on out and have a cocktail (or two or three) with the rest of your BBQ family! This awesome weather is perfect for sitting outside with a cold one and friends!
I'm attaching the form to order tickets in advance (sorry about the creases – it was folded in my binder). They're less expensive if you buy in advance plus it helps everybody with food planning so please do purchase now. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks! Hope y'all have a great weekend!
Laura Lambert
Paper Daisy
17515 Spring Cypress Road
Suite E
Cypress, Texas 77429
281-373-9694
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
New Adventure
I am really excited about this new adventure in my career! I will keep everyone posted ...
:) - Lori
http://hautechakalaka.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Artful Sips! - Cork Soakers Wine Bar - October 6, 2010
$35 per person
Instructional Art Class. Come join us for an art class while enjoying a great glass of wine from Cork Soakers!
Classes led by local artist Marie Valdez. All art supplies and one glass of wine provided. Each week we select a specific piece of art that you create with the help of our instructor. A fun combination of art, conversation and great wine!
Space Limited
Please RSVP to Tharen at 713.222.CORK or email Tharen@corksoakershouston.com (reservations must be prepaid with a credit card.)
Oct 6 picture
Info emails post to: BLOG CHAKA LAKA: http://hautechakalaka.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 30, 2010
THE FONDUE MONKS OCTOBER 2ND AT DAN ELECTRO'S
OCTOBER 2ND AT 10:30 P.M.
@ DAN ELECTRO'S GUITAR BAR
1031 EAST 24TH STREET IN THE HEIGHTS
THE FONDUE MONKS WILL BE SELLING THE NEW CD "FIVE FINGERED DEATH GROOVE" AS WELL AS NEW T-SHIRTS.
COME GET YOUR GROOVE ON AT OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME!!!
FONDUE MONKS
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Artful Sips! - Cork Soakers Wine Bar - September 29, 2010
ARTFUL SIPS! – CORK SOAKERS WINE BAR – SEPT 29, 2010 6:30-8:30pm
$35 per person
Instructional Art Class. Come join us for an art class while enjoying a great glass of wine from Cork Soakers! Classes led by local artist Marie Valdez. All art supplies and one glass of wine provided. Each week we select a specific piece of art you create with the help of our instructor. A fun combination of art, conversation and great wine!
Space Limited. Please RSVP to Tharen at 713.222.CORK or email Tharen@corksoakershouston.com (reservations must be prepaid with a credit card.)
Tharen Simpson
Cork Soakers
2024 Rusk St Houston, TX 77003 713.222.CORK
tharen@corksoakershouston.com
Monday, September 20, 2010
MEETING SPOT FOR LONG RUNS
MEETING PLACE: We will be meeting on the East side of the park where Arnot and Memorial Loop meet. The pool is there and it has a parking lot. There is a picnic table between the pool parking lot and the Loop (at the Southwest corner of the pool lot - closer to where you turn into the lot off of Arnot.) We will meet in that area. Team In Training meets here which is why I know it is usually a decent to meet for parking. (the picnic table is sometimes occupied by TNT, but look for us near it.)
PARKING: Always stinks a bit. You can sometimes find a spot in the pool parking lot or you can park along Arnot, or when really busy Crestwood that runs into Arnot. This keeps us away from driving through the park with traffic. You can come in from Washington and turn on Arnot (off the Washington Circle). Or come in Memorial drive and turn down Crestwood to Arnot. Regardless, parking is not usually too horrid, as opposed to meeting by the benches at the Tennis Center or on the Fruit Loop side. No need to walk miles to the meeting area!
TIME: Meet at 7 - only wait until 7:10. Standing around gets old, I know. Let me know the days you will be coming. If there are only 2 or 3 of us that day we will leave once everyone gets there and not wait if we do not know anyone else is coming.
MAP: You can google map Memorial Park, Houston, TX and map this area it if you are unsure exactly where it is.
Hopefully this answers any and all questions about where and when we meet. :)
Friday, September 17, 2010
FRIENDS IN TRAINING starts Oct 2nd!
Lindsey, Hilary, Kristen, Marla + 1, Linda & Kim
We meet the days the schedule to the right says for long runs. Usually on Saturday. I changed the weekend long run occasionally for Holidays and days that I work Saturdays (to Sundays) but you are welcome to run the Saturdays without me - just let me know so I will not be expecting you.
MEETING TIME IS 7 a.m.
Always let me know that Friday if you are coming so we will wait for you - however, the latest we wait is 7:15. It gets annoying when it is cold to stand around. If we decide it is too hot to run at 7 once we get into long runs we can change the time.
DISTANCES
As we go along if we want to add some distance (example - week 3 we are feeling good and want to do 4 instead of 3) we can - this is group input and we will decide as a such. However - we will not go down in mileage, as that would be detrimental to us. CURRENT PLANNED DISTANCES ARE POSTED HERE – LOOK RIGHT.
ROUTES
In the beginning on short runs (3 miles) we will run the loop. I know some routes from Houston Fit and Team In Training once we get up in mileage. I think most of you have done Houston Fit before and I am up to route suggestions. gain - group effort.
There is a great site for mapping routes (http://www.usatf.org/routes/), and I have done all the runs and have for each distance mapped out. I generally keep them up Allen Parkway or out Woodway towards Tanglewood. If they get too complicated someone (me) may get lost! You can click on the link to see the routes we will be running. There are options for a couple of the mileages, we will pick before the Saturday so we will know where we are going beforehand. Open to suggested routes! ROUTES will be in a different Posting (called RUNNING ROUTES) so you can refer back to it easily in the future.
Go Friends!
RUNNING ROUTES
4 Miles to St. Thomas:
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395659
4 Miles to Kirby:
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=398458
5 miles up Kirby:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395662
6 Miles to Rose Garden:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395663
7 Miles to Chimney Rock/Russett:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395665
8 Miles Allen Parkway to Sabine:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395673
NOTE: 6 miles is to Montrose
9 Miles Allen Parkway Downtown to Milam via Dallas:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395676
9 Miles to Tanglewood to San Felipe:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395681
NOTE: 7miles is to Tanglewood, 8 miles is Tanglewood / turn at Lynbrook
10 Miles with Loop up Allen Parkway to Sabine:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395688
12 Miles with loop on front and back end up Allen Parkway to Sabine (MISLABELED AS 7!): www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=395693
Overachievers can go to Sabine to run a little over 12, On target can stop
just past the Water Fountain/memorial just before Sabine
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
2ND ANNUAL (Pub) CRAWLING FOR CANINES WITH SCOUT'S HONOR RESCUE
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2nd ANNUAL PUB CRAWL BENEFITING
SCOUT'S HONOR RESCUE!*
COME SPEND A BEAUTIFUL DAY OUT WITH FRIENDS AS WE CRAWL DOWN WASHINGTON AVENUE
(*Scout's Honor Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and 100% of the proceeds will go to help Houston's Homeless Animals!)
What? Pub Crawling for Canines
When? Saturday, September 25th at 1PM
Where are we going? Pearl Bar, The Lot, Washington Ave Drinkery, Kobain, Porch Swing Pub, Salt Bar
How do we sign up? Please fill out the attached registration form & send it in to us ASAP to reserve your spot. Details for teams & individuals are included. (Important Note: Registrations must be post-marked by September 8th!)
What else? Goodie bags, crawl maps, and T-shirts will be provided to the Team Leader prior to the event.
What's required of participants? Having a great day and relaxing over drinks with friends, that's it!
Still have questions? Contact us at info@scoutshonor.org
Woof!
Your friends at Scout's Honor Rescue
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