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F Y I In this issue:
Special Feature: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Nonprofit Highlight: Educational Outcomes: A Global Development Charity
Next Generation Leadership: Personal Development Session
Annual Chairman's Ball Honoring Dr. Don Stockton and His Year of Excellence
A Special Insert: efta Sci-tech
JANUARY 2016
Conroe Lake Conroe ChamberGet connected Stay connected
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
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businesses, small and large, is priceless. As the value of our membership is enhanced, our organization is strengthened by the participation in our programs, committees and events. From the numerous networking opportunities, to advocacy on important business issues, the Chamber appeals to every facet of the business community.
By now you know our president, Scott Harper, has accepted a job to go back to work with the YMCA. We all wish Scott well in his new endeavors. At the November executive board meeting a slate of members were appointed to help with the search of our new president. We have already received several letters of interest and resumes of very qualified individuals. Our goal is to have Scott’s replacement hired by March 2016.
Finally, each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member businesses through our numerous programs and events. We advocate on the local, state and federal level, and offer diverse programs for both large and small and minority business owners.
Again, let me say thank you for the opportunity to serve. I look forward to seeing all of you at the many Chamber functions, but especially at Chairman’s Ball Jan. 16, where we will honor Dr. Don Stockton for his tremendous work at the helm of this organization.
May God Bless the citizens of Montgomery County and May God Bless our Chamber.
Sincerely,Hector Forestier, City of Willis ManagerChairman of the Board
I'm excited to serve as your 2016 Chairman for The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. We celebrated many accomplishments
in 2015 and I look forward to more great things in 2016.
We've worked on a multi-year strategic plan for the Chamber, which helped us earn our accreditation. We are now poised, more than ever, to continue to enhance the value of our membership. I personally know the value the Chamber offers to
BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Letter From our Chairman
The Chamber FYI is a publication of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce located at 505 W Davis, PO Box 2347, Conroe, TX 77305. Published monthly it is intended as a public service to Chamber members. No part may be reprinted without permission of the Chamber. Ads in the Chamber FYI are not endorsed by the Chamber. The Chamber reserves the right to refuse advertisements. The Chamber FYI is viewable online at www.conroe.org. For more information on advertising in the Chamber FYI please call (936) 756-6644.
Hector Forestier, City of WillisMatt Davis, Conroe Regional Medical Center George Waggoner, First National Bank TexasDione Booker, Gold's Gym ConroeRob Koester, Consolidated CommunicationsGuy Barker, First Financial BankMark Stevens, Gullo Ford Dr. Don Stockton, Conroe Independent School District
Adrienne Batchelor Dione Booker Gina Brown Matt DavisNicole GauthierElizabeth HoseaSinem Mehterian Randie St. Angelo
Hector ForestierJohn HamatiCasey HeathcottCharles Lee Mark Stevens Vic Tarasik Kelly Wortham Brent Wunderlich
Rodney Anderson Guy Barker Natalie O'Leary Denise Godkin Roger Goertz Rob Koester Gary MillesonDr. Don Stockton Clyde Tauriainen
Amanda Anders Denny Buckalew Rick SchisslerCody SpenceChip VanSteenbergGeorge WaggonerVirgil Yoakum
Monica Bomkamp-EniaDon Carpenter, Jr.Honorable Craig DoyalBecky Duncan-RamirezHector Forestier Tim HarkriderFrank R. HolmesJace HoustonRandy JohnsonKathy Turner JonesHonorable Howard KravetzJerry MacDonald Julie MartineauHonorable Webb MelderHonorable Leonard ReedDr. Beau ReesSarah RheaGreg SmithScott SmithDr. Don StocktonLloyd TisdalePaul VirgadamoFred Welch
Samantha Good Gina MitchellCourtney GalleApril JacksonRebekah PerryMelissa Cuarezma
Chairman of the BoardChairman Elect
TreasurerVice Chair Membership Development
Vice Chair Governmental Affairs/Community DevelopmentVice Chair Special Events
Vice Chair Business Development Immediate Past Chairman
Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalGold’s Gym Conroe
That Guy EnterprisesConroe Regional Medical Center
Montgomery County United WayCarr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Wells Fargo BankBetter Bookkeepers, Inc.
City of WillisLa Torretta Lake Resort and Spa
Edward JonesThe Courier Newspaper
Gullo FordVic’s Precision Automotive
Memorial Hermann The WoodlandsMcKesson
Crescent Moon Wine BarFirst Financial Bank
Corporate IncentivesAmegy Bank
Mr. Rooter PlumbingConsolidated Communications
Generational Equity LLCConroe Independent School District
Easco Air Conditioning, Heat & Electric
Westbound BankBuckalew Chevrolet
Silver Fox AdvisorsAll Star Catering
Montgomery County Emergency Communication DistrictFirst National Bank Texas
Woodforest Development & Grand Central Park
Education for Tomorrow Alliance The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Montgomery County Judge Lone Star College-Conroe Center
City of WillisWillis Independent School District
Sam Houston State UniversitySan Jacinto River Authority
Montgomery County Hospital DistrictLone Star Ground Water Conservation District
City of Panorama VillageThe Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
Montgomery County United WayCity of Conroe
City of WillisMontgomery Independent School District
Leadership Montgomery CountyCity of Shenandoah
Lone Star Executive AirportConroe Independent School District
Tisdale Company, Inc.City of Conroe
Greater Conroe Economic Development Council
Director of Membership Development Director of Operations and FinanceDirector of Program Development
Director of Community RelationsCommunications AssistantCommunications Assistant
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5Chamber Chat11 AM Listen online at www.irlonestar.com
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7Young Business Professionals11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Lunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
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13Morning Mingle7:30 - 9 a.m. atConroe's Incredible Pizza230 S Loop 336 WConroe, TX 77304Paid event. Reservation required.Register online.
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21Bizperity Marketing WorkshopMarketing Best Practices11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Lunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
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21Business After Hours5 - 7 p.m. atHosted by SpectrumThe Lone Star Convention & Expo Center9055 Airport RdConroe, TX 77303Free event.
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12Explore: Making the Most of Your Membership8:30 - 9:30 a.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Register online.
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14Round Table Information Meeting11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Informational meeting about Round Table Education Series
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14Tastefest CommitteeVolunteer for Tastefest! 9:30 a.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301All members welcome. Contact Courtney Galle for more information, [email protected] or call 936.538.7111.
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26Job Fair1 - 6 p.m. atThe Lone Star Convention & Expo Center9055 Airport RdConroe, TX 77303Attendance is FREE to thoseseeking a NEW CAREER!
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5Voice of Business4 pm atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301All members welcome!
All seminars and workshops are offered free of charge to Chamber Members.
Register at www.conroe.org.
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Next Generation Leadership Personal Development SessionBy Candice Dolley
“Lead through your strengths or other ways that add more value to you or the community.” That is the phrase that Dr. Kozhi Sidney Makai would use to sum up our December Next Generation Leadership Meeting on Personal Development. Dr. Makai is a multi-hyphenate being an author, poet, educator, social researcher, speaker, life strategist, advisor, business entrepreneur, trainer and social entrepreneur whose central purpose is to help individuals and organizations by building on their strengths.
One key point that Dr. Makai mentioned in his presentation is that as leaders we need to read. It does not matter what you read as long as you read for about an hour a day to increase your knowledge and vocabulary. He notes that will allow you to increase your knowledge about current events going on in our world. A second point Dr. Makai mentioned was that to be a good leader you need to make sure you take the time to listen to what
other people are saying. Do not change the story that they are telling to make it about you. There’s a difference between hearing and actually listening. Serving other people and your community is another important part of being a leader. You never want to make leadership about yourself, but rather about helping other people by leading them through their strengths. Building a relationship is a very important part of leadership because you have to get to know who you are leading.
I learned a lot from Dr. Makai and what he had to say. I will definitely be taking in everything that he taught us since he has accomplished a lot including finishing his bachelors, masters, and his Ph.D. in just five and a half years! Having Dr. Makai come and talk to us at our meeting was definitely a highlight of this program. It truly shows that no matter where you come from, you can have a major impact on the world by being a leader.
The Next Generation Leadership program is a partnership of The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce and Education for Tomorrow Alliance. The program provides promising 12th grade students with the opportunity to learn about leadership at work in Montgomery County and to cultivate individual leadership skills through interaction with professionals in business, education, and government. To learn more about Next Generation Leadership or to sponsor a student session lunch, please contact Monica at 936.273.7087.
The Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) Class of 2016, along with LMC alumni, enjoyed a day hearing the latest updates in national, state and local government at the recent LMC Government Session.
The session, held at the Conroe Tower, was directed by Steve Williams, assistant city administrator
and chief financial officer for the City of Conroe. Each year, LMC alumni are invited to the Government Session to meet the class, visit with other alumni and hear updates from their government officials.
Conroe Mayor Webb Melder welcomed everyone to the session over breakfast sponsored by Glen Bernstein and Vic’s Precision Automotive.
To start the day, the class and alumni heard from U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady
via video from Washington, D.C. The class then had a question and answer session with Congressman Brady’s District Director Todd Stephens. Class members and alumni then visited Commissioner’s Court to hear a presentation from County Judge Craig Doyal and Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Meador.
Senator Robert Nichols and State Representatives Mark Keough, Cecil Bell and Will Metcalf gave the class and alumni a look into government at the state level. After lunch sponsored by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, the class heard from municipal government leaders including Paul Virgadamo, city administrator for the City of Conroe; Greg Smith, city administrator for the City of Shenandoah; Jack Yates, city administrator for the City of Montgomery; and Nick Wolda, director of community relations for The Woodlands Township.
The class then traveled to the Montgomery County Courthouse for presentations by 435th District Court Judge Mike Seiler, County Court at Law 2 Judge Claudia Laird, County Attorney J D Lambright, and
Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Trey Spikes. The day ended with the LMC Leadership Series, facilitated by Chad Patterson and LMC alumni.
Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated cultivating the future leaders of Montgomery County. The mission of LMC is to prepare emerging and existing leaders to understand local issues, grow their leadership skills and connect with others to better serve Montgomery County.
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, the Community Chamber of East Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, and the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce are all partner Chambers in the LMC program. Participants are chosen by application process in June of each year.
For more information about Leadership Montgomery County, please visit LMCTX.org.
LMC Class of 2016 Enjoys Government Session with Alumni
Business and communityvolunteers empoweringtomorrow’s adults
Education forTomorrow Alliancea nonprofit organization dedicatedto connecting the businessand education communities inMontgomery County , Texas. Wi thinnovative programs focused onscience, technology and careerpreparation, EfTA has becomethe portal through which businessleaders can access and strengthenlocal education. EfTA engagescommunity volunteers to supportlocal students through Future Focus,the SCI://TECHExposition, andthe Student Internship Program.Our vision is that every student isequipped with the knowledge andskills to be career and college ready.
EfTA isgrateful to the followingeducational partners whose dedicatedteachersmake SCI://TECH possible:the Conroe Independent School District, The John Cooper School, Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy, Rubicon Academy, Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, The Woodlands Christian Academy and The Woodlands Preparatory School.
For 25 years,has been
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Anadarko Senior High Science Bowl Lone Star College – Montgomery
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January 29, 2016CB&I Junior High Science Fair &
Chevron Phillips Senior High Science Fair Lone Star Convention Center
January 30, 2016SCI://TECH Exposition: Forensic Science
Demonstration, Huntsman Elementary Science Festival, Math Bowl, Robotics Demonstration, PBK Sci.Math.e.Lon, Sci.Apps, Sci.Story Lone Star Convention Center
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January 22, 2016Entergy Private School Science Fair,
Anadarko Senior High Science Bowl Lone Star College – Montgomery
Technical Writing Competition entry deadline
January 29, 2016CB&I Junior High Science Fair &
Chevron Phillips Senior High Science Fair Lone Star Convention Center
January 30, 2016SCI://TECH Exposition: Forensic Science
Demonstration, Huntsman Elementary Science Festival, Math Bowl, Robotics Demonstration, PBK Sci.Math.e.Lon, Sci.Apps, Sci.Story Lone Star Convention Center
Competitionsand Events
Anadarko Senior HighScience Bowl
Lone Star CollegeMontgomery , Health& Science Building B
5 pm - 9 pmPlease no entry oncea round begins. Openfor public viewing.
Ninth through twelfth grade students work in teams offour to answer fast-paced, timed questions on astronomy,biology , chemistry, mathematics, physics, and current events.Committee Chairs: Sheri Gallemore, Mary Littlejohn.
Junior and to
Friday, January 22, 2016
Lone Star College - MontgomeryBiotechnology Competition
Lone Star College -Montgomery
Ninth through twelfth grade students solve problems using their skills to analyzeDNA samples. Committee Chair: Sheryl Hime. Open for public viewing.
2016 Poster CompetitionCongratulations to Maria Andrea Tamez Villarreal of The Woodlands High School on creating the winning SCI://TECH poster design.
Entergy Private School Science Fair
Lone Star College -Montgomery
Seventh and eighth grade students from participating private schools submitresearch projects in one of the life science or physical science categories.Vo lunteer judges rank students on their research and presentation skills, and prizesare awarded. Committee Chairs: Kelly Sturgeon
Technical WritingCompetition
Academy of Science &Technology at the WoodlandsCollege Park High School
Ninth through twelfth grade students submit scientific lab reports based upon actualor experimental science projects. Committee Chair: Cathy Smith
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Saturday, February 13, 2016
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Ninth through 12th grade students demonstrate their knowledge of content production and software design by creating an application for a mobile device. Fifth through twelfth grade students use various multimedia elements to each create a documentary focusing on a STEM concept. Committee Chair: Dewey Conway
Senior High EngineeringDesign Competition
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Students teams design and build robot vehicles to performspecific tasks in timed competitions on customized tracks.Committee Chair: Susan fery , Ed.D.
8 am - 4 pmOpen for public viewing.
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Ninth through twelfth grade students, and seventh and eighth grade students,respectively, submit research projects in one of the life science or physical sciencecategories. Vo lunteer judges rank students on their research and presentation skills.Committee Chair: Janene Fowler VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Friday, January 29, 2016CB&I Junior High & ChevronPhillips Senior High SchoolScience Fair
Saturday, February 6, 2016Consolidated Communications Junior High EngineeringDesign Competition
MoorheadHigh School Gymnasium
9 am - 3 pm Student teams design build robot vehicles performspecific tasks in timed competitions on customized tracks.Committee Chairs: Kathy Peel, Larry MooreOpen for public
viewing.
Junior High Science Bowl
Lone Star College -Montgomery , Health& Science Building B
5 pm - 8 pmPlease no entry oncea round begins. Openfor public viewing.
Seventh and eighth grade students work in teams offour to answer fast-paced, timed questions on astronomy,biology , chemistry, mathematics, physics, and current events.Committee Chairs: Sheri Gallemore, Mary Littlejohn.
Friday, February 12, 2016
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8:30 am - 3 pmBluebonnet Ball Room 3
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Education for Tomorrow Alliance is grateful for the individuals and organizations that have graciously contributed to the success of the 2016 SCI://TECH Exposition. Special thanks go to the following community partners:
Huntsman Elementary Science Festival
Bluebonnet Ball Room 1 10 am - 4 pm Vi sit fun, interactive booths where K-fifth grade students shareknowledge and enthusiasm for scientific discovery .Committee Chairs: To ni Ashley-Wills and Nancy Shock
Saturday, January 30, 2016
10 am - 4 pmYellow Rose Room 1-4Forensic ScienceDemonstration
Visitors will visit a mock crime scence and learn about the scienceof fingerprinting and crime scene processing.Coordinator: Sandra Young
Robotics Demonstration Watch student-built robotic vehicles perform amazing tasks.
PBK Sci.Math.e.Lon Observe fifth and sixth grade student teams solve funchallenges using math and science skills.Committee Chairs: Stephanie Means and Devon Phelps
SCI://TECH AwardsCeremony
26th ANNUAL EXPO DAY - The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center9055 Airport Road, Conroe, Texas 77303
Bring the whole family for a day of scienti�c exploration! Events, which are free and open to the public, are designed to exciteyoung minds about science. Spectators are welcome to all of thefollowing Expo Day events from 8 am - 4 pm.
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8 am - 1 pmSan Jacinto Room 1Math Bowl See seventh through twelfth grade students earn spots onteams to compete in a game-show style competition onalgebra, statistics, and more in 30-second intervals.Committee Chairs: Sarah Barnes
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Annie BradburySenior Vice President, Private Banking
Amegy Bank
Susan Ca�ery, Ed.D., LPC, SecretaryHeadmaster
Academy of Science & TechnologyThe Woodlands College Park High School
Kelley CarsonEnergy E�ciency Program Manager
Entergy Texas, Inc.
Je� GarrettAssistant General Counsel-Intellectual Property
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP
Scott Harper, ChairmanSenior Manager Gifts Director,
YMCA of Greater Houston
Larry HarveyFounder and Chief Executive O�cer
HFG Wealth Management
Joe HulettVice President, General Counsel
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David McBride, TreasurerVice President, Environment, Health, & Safety
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Joe MichelsFounder & Shareholder
The Michels Firm
Laura Lea PalmerVice President, Business Retention & ExpansionThe Woodlands Area Economic Development
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Mike Papadimitriou, Ed.D. Headmaster
Academy for Science and Health ProfessionsConroe High School
Brian Pellon Vice President, Research & Development
Huntsman Corporation
Ian Powell Partner
PBK, Inc.
Laura A. SchroederDirector of College Counseling
The John Cooper School
Ann Snyder, Ed.D.President & CEO
Interfaith of The Woodlands
Don Stockton, Ed.D.Superintendent
Conroe Independent School District
George WaggonerPresident
First National Bank Texas
Brent WunderlichSenior Director, Strategic Operations
McKesson Corporation
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Join us this month,Thursday, January 21 from
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9055 Airport RdConroe, TX 77303
Event hosted by Spectrum!
Thank you to Woodlands Medical Aesthetics Institute
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The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chairman’s Ball Jan. 16 honors the 2015 Chairman of the Board, Dr. Don Stockton. The event is held at La Toretta Lake Resort & Spa with dinner, dancing and a casino. The event is sold out.
The evening starts at 6 p.m. with cocktails and then dinner at 7 p.m. A short presentation follows dinner and then guests can enjoy live music by the Drywater Band or play at the Post Oak Bank Casino. At Chairman’s Ball guests help celebrate Stockton’s year of excellence and his service and dedication to the Chamber over the past year. Stockton was appointed Superintendent of Schools in August of 2003. He has 32 years of experience in education, serving 30 of those years in Conroe ISD. Prior to being named superintendent, Stockton served as interim superintendent; assistant superintendent; principal of The Woodlands High School, McCullough Junior High School and Knox Junior High School; and assistant principal at Oak Ridge High School, McCullough Junior High School and Knox Junior High School. Prior to administration, he taught math and coached at both Conroe High School and Travis Junior High School. Stockton began his career in education as a math teacher in Lafayette, Indiana.
In addition to his district responsibilities as superintendent, he volunteers on numerous educational and civic boards and committees, including Junior Achievement Board of Southeast Texas, Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Conroe Economic Development Council, the Education for Tomorrow Alliance, Montgomery County Food Bank, Montgomery County Public Health District Board, Assistance League of Montgomery County Advisory Board, The Woodlands Rotary and Montgomery County United Way.
“We are excited to honor our past chairman, Dr. Don Stockton, at our annual Chairman’s Ball event,” said Hector Forestier, chair-elect for the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. “This past year we not only celebrated our 81st anniversary of service to the community, but our accreditation to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and we could not have done it without the support of our board and members. We are looking forward to another prosperous year ahead.”
The event is presented by Sam Houston State University and Hadco International. Entertainment is sponsored by PBK Architects and the casino is sponsored by Post Oak Bank, N.A. Other sponsors include Better Bookkeepers, Buckalew Chevrolet, LP, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, Community Impact, Conroe Regional Medical Center, Conroe Welding Supply, Consolidated Communications, The Courier & Houston Community Newspapers, Fastsigns, First Financial Bank, Gullo Dealerships, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Lone Star Family Health Center, Melonhead Photo, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Physicians ER, Picture This Memories To Go, Protect Controls, Inc., Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center, Texas – IBI Group, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Woodforest National Bank.
For more information about Chairman’s Ball, please visit www.conroe.org or contact Courtney Galle, director of program development, at [email protected].
Annual Chairman’s Ball Honors Dr. Don Stockton and His Year of Excellence
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Young Business ProfessionalsWe are excited to see you at
this month's Next Level Speaker Series.Join us January 7 for the Next Level
Speaker Series here at
Educational Outcomes is a nonprofit organization dedicated addressing depressed social conditions within disadvantaged populations in Montgomery County, Texas. We concentrate on positive community building projects in cooperation, when feasible and possible, with government and local civic organizations. Focus is given to mitigation of poverty through educational empowerment.
WHO WE AREIn 2015, a group of like-minded individuals followed through with an idea that had been germinating amongst them for close to a decade. We feel that education is the cornerstone of a balanced and fulfilled life. It is, we believe, one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. When the lack of educational opportunities is combined with the injuries of hunger and poverty a person becomes disengaged from normal growth processes and faces high risks of negative life outcomes.
The lack of positive economic engagement, in many cases, places burdens on the already strained religious, governmental, and private social
Making a Difference a nonprofit highlight
alleviation structures.The League of Women Voters conducted a study to determine the state of literacy in Montgomery County. What they found was shocking – data determined that there was a 25 percent illiteracy rate in our county
Through partnership with other, like-minded, organizations, such as the Literacy Volunteers of America: Montgomery County and the Conroe Area Optimist Club, we are seeking continuing funding to establish a Community Education Center; one that is expected to become the locus where learners can access quality English as a Second Language courses (ESL), Adult Basic Education classes (ABE), and job skills training free of charge.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?For the Adult Learner success means:Better jobsAbility to read to their childrenBetter communication with employers, medical professionals, and teachersAbility to write reports and read instructional manualsProvide their children with a positive role model in their educational careerAbility to break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty
HOW YOU or YOUR COMPANY CAN HELPEducational Outcomes is funded solely
by fundraisers, donations and grants. It is important to remember that we are a 501(c)3 tax exempt entity. (Tax ID # 47-4798116)
A) Our Sponsor Program:$5,000.00 Gold Sponsor$2,500.00 Silver Sponsor$1,500.00 Bronze Sponsor$500 Community Sponsor.
If you or your company would like to be part of this exciting and rewarding experience, we would love to talk to your company to discuss how LVA-MC can partner with your business to eradicate illiteracy in Montgomery County.
Please contact us at Educational Outcomes: A Global Development Charity, 3 Camberwell Court, The Woodlands, TX 77380 or call 713.858.6101.
You can also email [email protected]. Please visit www.educationaloutcomes.org.
Educational OutcomesA Global Development Charity
Conroe Lake Conroe ChamberGet connected Stay connected
The Chamber, 505 West Davis St., Conroe, TX 77301.
Registration is required and can be completed at www.conroe.org. Event is free and for Chamber Members ages 21-39.
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Since 1985, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has provided high quality, patient-and family-centered-care. It is the first and only hospital in Montgomery County to be granted Magnet® status for excellence in nursing excellence and patient care by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and Baby-Friendly status for its dedication to providing evidence-based maternity care while achieving optimal infant feeding outcomes and mother/baby bonding.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands has 294 beds and is part of the Memorial Hermann Health System – one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the nation with a history dating back more than a century. Memorial Hermann is an integrated system that serves Southeast Texas and the Greater Houston community with 13 hospitals, including four in the Texas Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, a hospital for children, an orthopedic and spine hospital and one of the top two rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is a primary stroke center and part of a citywide, accredited Chest Pain Center network and features open-heart surgery, complex arrhythmia services and cardiac rehabilitation. Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center – the most comprehensive neuroscience program in Texas for conditions of the brain, spine and central nervous system – also has a clinic in The Woodlands.
The Campus also features a family birth and lactation center, a Breast Care Center with 3-D mammography and MD Anderson breast radiologists, neonatal ICU, pediatrics, orthopedics and a Joint Center, a cancer center, surgical services including robotic-assisted surgery, emergency and trauma care, diabetes care,
MEMORIAL HERMANN THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL Continually Recognized for Delivering a Higher Level of Care
speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy.Specialty services at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands include TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands (inpatient for adults and outpatient for adults and children), the Joint Center, Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, and enhanced services through Children’s Memorial Hermann.
TIRR Memorial Hermann-The WoodlandsTIRR Memorial Hermann* provides comprehensive medical rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, multiple traumas, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, complex orthopedic injuries and other neurological or neuromuscular disorders. TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands features both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation services, as well as outpatient pediatric rehabilitation. The TIRR inpatient floor is currently undergoing an expansion that will provide more beds.
Memorial Hermann Joint CenterThe Joint Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is a specially designed, patient-centric model that includes an inpatient unit complemented by a gym and physical therapy space. The unit is currently undergoing an expansion, and the hospital has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Joint Replacement.
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine InstituteWith The Woodlands as its third location in the Greater Houston area, Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute brings together highly trained experts in sports science, orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, sports physical therapy, human
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performance, strength and conditioning and sport nutrition to help athletes of all ages and abilities prevent injury, recover from injury and improve performance. The Institute offers comprehensive human performance testing services and concussion management as well.
Children’s Memorial HermannChildren’s Memorial Hermann services in The Woodlands include affiliated pediatric sub-specialists for cardiology, digestive diseases (G/I), neurology, dermatology, maternal fetal medicine, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, endocrinology, maternal fetal medicine, radiology and anesthesiology. Children’s services are further supported by a Level III Neonatal ICU that treats infants at any gestational age, pediatric telemedicine, Child Life services to meet the emotional needs of children in healthcare settings, and a pediatric inpatient unit with a playroom.
Additionally, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands has two area emergency rooms for both children and adults - one at the hospital and the other off Woodlands Parkway near FM 2978.
A Great Place to Work TooMemorial Hermann The Woodlands has a 30-year history, and in fact, it is the largest healthcare employer in Montgomery County. In addition to the prestigious national ANCC Magnet designation, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands further attracts patients and staff by holding a variety of accolades and honors, including an “A” Hospital Safety Score from the LeapFrog Group and the Press Ganey Guardian of
Excellence Award for Outstanding Employee Engagement.
Memorial Hermann has been named one of the Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years in the Houston Business Journal annual workplace survey – and is No. 3 among Houston’s largest employers and No. 1 in the healthcare industry. In addition, the Houston Chronicle also included Memorial Hermann for the sixth year in a row on as one of Houston’s Top Workplaces.
Call 713-222-CARE (2273) or visit memorialhermann.org for physician referral.
*TIRR is a registered trademark of TIRR Foundation.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands HospitalVITAL STATS
•In 2015, celebrated its 30th anniversary•Employees: 1,987•Affiliated Physicians: 900•Adult Volunteers: 240•Annual Admissions: 16,124•Annual Births: 4,006•Annual ER Visits: 54,636•Annual Outpatient Visits*: 173,581•Annual Surgeries*: 18,948
*Campus data, FY15
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