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January 2014
Lunch (optional) $25.00 (cash only)
Menu
Garden Mixed Greens Chianti Braised Short Rib Tortelinni
Or Open Faced Chicken Salad
RSVP for LUNCH ONLY
Friday, January 17th at 5:00 PM
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ADD LUNCHES AFTER THE FRIDAY DEADLINE
*No-Shows will be billed*
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713-461-4552 Complimentary Valet Parking
Village Republican Women Presents
The Republican Candidates for Railroad Commissioner
Come meet the Candidates and hear their Views! Submit Questions in Advance to Joanie Bain at
New Meeting Location!!!! Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Vallone's 947 N Gessner Road
(southwest corner of Gessner and I-10) Free valet parking
Meeting room on second floor (Use stairs or elevator)
11:00 AM Sign in 11:30 AM Program and lunch
Malachi Boyuls is currently a partner in St. Augustine Capital Partners, LLC, an Texas-based partnership focused on principal investing, brokering and consulting services for small to middle-market transactions in the oil and gas industry. Prior to this business venture, he helped start a successful small business, a commercial real estate business. He also practiced law in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP, where he practiced in the firm’s regulatory groups—including antitrust, energy, securities, and intellectual property—fighting the federal government on behalf of free enterprise. He has authored legal articles arguing for revised regulations in the federal antitrust and professional responsibility context.
Becky Berger is an oil & gas professional and a degreed Geologist. She has worked for the Department of Energy and on a state Geological Survey. She also has experience in the mining industry. Her work has included exploration, exploitation (field development), wellsite geologist, mudlogger, expert witness in civil trials, acquisitions and divestiture of mineral assets. Texans can lead the energy producing states in best practices only if the regulators know what best practices are for the energy businesses the Railroad Commission oversees. I can bring sound operations and production experience to the regulatory side of this business.
Wayne Christian brings to the table two decades of fighting for conservative causes and winning. He has experience as both a legislator and a businessman. Throughout his time in the legislature, Wayne Christian was ranked not only consistently conservative, but literally as the most conservative legislator in Texas. Serving as President of the Texas Conservative Coalition and dubbed by many as the “General” of the Texas Tea Party. Wayne Christian’s roots in the oil and gas industry go back to his teenage years of working at his mom and dad’s service station in Tenaha, Texas. In the legislature, he served as Vice Chairman of the Regulated Industries Committee and two terms as a member of the Energy Committee.
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Ryan Sitton is a native Texan and a 1998 graduate of Texas A&M University, where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and met his future wife, Jennifer. In 2006, Ryan and Jennifer founded PinnacleAIS, an engineering and technology company focused on reliability and integrity programs for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Since 2006, Pinnacle has experienced substantial growth, recently surpassing 300 employees. Inc. Magazine recognized Pinnacle in 2012 and 2013 as one of the top 1,500 fastest growing, privately held companies in the world.
Don’t miss out on a year of great programs, forums, and CHATs.
Join or Renew your 2014 VRW dues now.
Questions? Contact Marilyn Davis, Membership Chair [email protected]
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Important Dates January 21, 2014 Greater Houston Council Meeting
January 22, 2014 VRW General Meeting (Vallone's)
January 23, 24, 2014 TFRW Board Meeting
January 25, 2014 TFRW Leadership Day
February 3, 2014 VRW Executive Board Meeting
February 26, 2014 VRW General Meeting (Vallone's)
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Northbrook
Greetings fellow Republican Women, As some of you might know, one of the community projects VRW participates in is the newly founded Northbrook HS PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). Many of the parents of the students at this school work, sometimes several jobs, and find it difficult to join volunteer groups that are key to any campus's success. For this reason, VRW wanted to support and supplement parent participation with our membership. Recently, the opportunity to participate in the PTSA by thanking Northbrook HS teachers presented itself in the form of a Christmas Teacher Appreciation Dessert Day which Buffie Ingersoll was instrumental in setting up. The event was a big success! Over 100 teachers and key staffers were invited to attend, and many of our members baked for days in preparation. We had a great turn out and lots of wonderful treats for the extremely appreciative teachers. Several of our members participated as hostesses for the event and had an opportunity to see what a wonderful campus Northbrook truly is. A little help goes a long way! To see what else these dynamic teens have been up to, click on the link below…it will warm your heart and leave you with a little pep in your step! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hHqVcaZOEU For more information on how you can help at Northbrook HS, please contact Lauren Taylor 713-447-9333.
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General Meeting Minutes November 20, 2013
Village Republican Women held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest Drive, Houston Texas 77042. The meeting was called to order at 11:30am by President Buffie Ingersoll. Nancy Lucke gave the invocation and Joan Akin led the pledges to the American and Texas flags. A quorum was present. President Ingersoll gave the floor to elected officials and candidates, who made brief introductions. Following the introduction of candidates, President Ingersoll introduced nine guests. The “Queen of the Village” for November is Kathaleen Wall. Kathaleen has been a long time supporter of the Republican party. She and her husband together have logged countless hours in both local and national efforts. Kathaleen has also served on the Village Republican Women Board and continues to provide insight into upcoming campaign events and efforts. Congratulations Kathaleen! There were no corrections to the minutes of the October 23, 2013 meeting. The minutes were accepted as written by Recording Secretary Pam Goodson. The treasurer’s report was also accepted, as presented by Treasurer Nancy Scott. Carol Prince, Programs, announced that the speaker for January will be Freddy Warner of Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems. He will speak on the Affordable Care Act. Lauren Taylor, Membership, announced that it is time for membership renewal. There is a membership link on the Village Republican Women website. Membership is $50 for members and $20 for associate membership. Lauren will also be taking payments and applications at the upcoming Christmas Party. Nolia Rohde has taken the VRW lead position with the SBISD Mentoring Program. She announced that the Mentor Training for VRW has been postponed to a later date, after January. Ginger Moore has been working with the Memorial High School Republican Club. At the first meeting, there were over 65 students in attendance. Representative Dwayne Bohac, Buffie Ingersoll and Fred Warner were all present for the meeting. VRW will continue to look for ways to support the MHS Republican group. President Buffie Ingersoll announced that VRW will be participating in a teacher appreciation luncheon at Northbrook High School. Be looking in your email inbox for updates. The luncheon is scheduled for December 10th. Program: Chairman Steve Munisteri grew up in Houston and is a proud graduate of Memorial Middle School, Memorial High School, and The University of Texas at Austin. He received a J.D. from The University of Texas Law School. In 2008 he retired in part, from the law firm he founded in 1982 to devote himself more fully to volunteering in political activities. His political activities to date include working as a volunteer for Hank Grover, Richard Nixon and John Tower. He has served as precinct chairman for two different precincts in Harris County, been a delegate and alternate delegate at numerous state conventions and has served on the State Republican Executive Committee for Senate District 17. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Announcements:
• A donation was made to Wounded Warriors in honor of the Speaker • Leadership Transition Breakfast at the home of Beverly Roberts, Dec 2 • VRW Christmas Party; December 6th at the home of Buffie Ingersoll • Next General Meeting: January 22 at Valone’s
The meeting was adjourned at 12:59pm
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