If you were unable to attend the Chapter Meetings or are interested in learning more about topics discussed during our meetings, please find links below to all of the 2013 EWB Houston Chapter Meeting Presentations to-date.
EWB Central Houston General Outreach Presentation
EWB Houston March 2013 Presentation
Agenda:
Upcoming Events:
Miscellaneous:
Financial Update:
Chapter Unrestricted Funds
$34,363.96
Bolivia-Villa America/Pucara Sud
$6,829.13
Kenya-Masen
$10,210.37
El Salvador-Colonia Esmerelda
$13,384.42
Total $64,787.88
Dear Friends & Volunteers,
Please join us for our Year End Social, Volunteer Orientation, & Donor Thank You Gathering.
Time: Wednesday December 12, 2012 – 6:00PM – 9:00PM.
Location: Green Building Resource Center, Houston Permitting Office, 1002 Washington Ave, Houston 77002 (free parking available)
Light Food and Drink to be provided by the Chapter
Agenda:
6:00 – 7:30 GBRC Open House begins- come meet Steve Stelzer and view the many exhibits ; check them out at: http://www.codegreenhouston.org
7:30 – 8:30 Those interested will meet upstairs for a discussion on volunteering with EWB; brief presentation followed by Q&A/discussion
8:30 – 9:00 Complete networking
Sincerely,
EWB Houston
Please click on the following link for the Powerpoint Presentation given by Rice University EWB Students in October 2012. These students are seeking qualified mentors in the Houston area. Please contact wscott50@yahoo.com if you are interested in mentoring these students and/or accompanying them on assessment trips to Nicaragua (all expenses paid).
Please join us on Nov 8th at 7pm at the St. Arnolds Brewery at 2000 Lyons Ave near downtown. We will be raising funds for the EWB- Central Houston Professional group projects in Kenya, Bolivia and Uganda. Tickets can be purchased in advance at this website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/199042
Please come out and support the amazing work that is being done to provide clean water technology and more by your fellow citizens of Houston.
21 SEPTEBMER 2012 FUNDRAISER EVENING PROGRAM
6:00 Doors open
Scavenger hunt and engineering exhibits open
Digital dome (movies) begin (See detailed listing below)
Check out the EWB project slideshow (adjacent to T-Rex on the 1st floor)
All food and beverage areas are open
6:30 Silent auction opens
Building history tours begin (See detailed listing below)
Raffles begin Every Hour
7:00 Welcoming address
8:30 Silent auction closes
8:45 Scavenger hunt ends
9:00 Doors close
Exhibits and all food and beverage areas close
SCHEDULE:
Building History Tours
6:30 – 8:30 PM, FOR ALL TOURS: Meet Ms. Denise Norra near theTicket Table on the first floor at the Main entrance to the Museum
Digital Dome (Movies)
6:00 Saturn Ring World
6:30 Black Holes
7:00 The NEW Force 5
7:30 The Body Code
8:00 The Mayan Prophecy
8:30 Ice Worlds 2
In addition, please find A comprehensive list of the Silent Auction items below:
| EWB Fundraiser – Science is “T” – rrific | ||||
| Item # | Item Description | Actual Value, $ | Starting Bid, $ | Buy It Now Bid, $ |
| 1 | Scentsy’s Sasha the bear + Zaky Nurturing Glove + Longaberger Hope Tote | 110 | 55 | 100 |
| 2 | Zaky Nurturing Glove + Bucilla felt craft kit + Body Art Tattoo Pen + Kids Animal Hat | 115 | 60 | 100 |
| 3 | Elements Massage + Candle Holder + Bath Set + 2 Cupcake Towels | 150 | 75 | 130 |
| 4 | Elements Massage + Mary Kay Basket + Yankee Candle + 2 Cupcake Towels + Logenberger Pink Scarf | 205 | 105 | 180 |
| 5 | Ladies Bag + Ladies Watch + Pandora Gift Certificate | 135 | 70 | 110 |
| 6 | James Avery Ring (Sterling Silver, Size 4, ladies) + James Avery Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet + Ladies Wallet | 205 | 105 | 170 |
| 7 | Scentsy Gift Basket | 80 | 40 | 70 |
| 8 | James Avery “True Love Waits” Ring (Sterling Silver, Size 4, ladies) + Bread Crock Pot + 2 Picture Albums + Faith Puzzle | 135 | 70 | 120 |
| 9 | Bistro, Café, Coffee Plate Sets w/holders + Wine Card | 150 | 70 | 130 |
| 10 | Blue Crystal Bowl + “And the 2 shall become 1″ Frame | 175 | 100 | 160 |
| 11 | Native American Hand Painted Plate + Australian Artwork | 180 | 90 | 150 |
| 12 | 12 Ball Jars for canning + Cookbook + 2 Mixes | 40 | 20 | 35 |
| 13 | 2-Logenberger Pottery Tomato Red Loaf Dishes + 4 Cook Books + Black Tote Bag “Product of Texas” | 75 | 40 | 65 |
| 14 | Potbelly Gift Basket | 65 | 35 | 60 |
| 15 | Brazos River Hot Sauce Collection/Basket | 45 | 25 | 40 |
| 16 | 1 iLane clear email devices (for car) + Poker Chip Set | 150 | 75 | 140 |
| 17 | 1 iLane clear email devices (for car) + WalletBe + Cross Black Personal Journal & Pen Set + Totes brand floating pen & paperweight | 130 | 65 | 120 |
| 18 | 20 Hours of Private Tutoring in Math, Physics, Chemistry + AMC Theatre drink/popcorn for 2 | 200 | 100 | 180 |
| 19 | One night at Drury Inn for 1 + Black Computer Bag + 1 Roundtrip Airport Limo ride (by MegaLimo) + Hot Shots DVD | 430 | 215 | 380 |
| 20 | Budget Car Rental Certificate for 3 days | 135 | 70 | 120 |
| 21 | Game Lounge Chair + Sprinkler + Wireless Rain Center + Men’s “Dunbrooke” 2XL work-jacket (w/Fluor logo) + Ceramic Plant Holder | 170 | 85 | 145 |
| 22 | Sweetwater Country Club Golf Round for 4 + Souvenir golf balls + 4 Women’s Golf Shirts | 355 | 180 | 320 |
| 23 | Zuma Fun Center’s 1 family fun combo + 4 unlimited adult passes | 120 | 60 | 105 |
| 24 | 4 Astros baseball tickets + Parking ticket for 9/23/12 game, Section C “Diamond Level” | 1530 | 800 | 1380 |
| 25 | 4 Texas Rangers Tickets – 2013 Season Section 32, Row 8, Seats 15-18 | 320 | 180 | 290 |
| 26 | One cycle of Salsa Lessons for 2 + 2 Wine Card | 180 | 90 | 150 |
| 27 | Mia Bella Restaurant in Sugar Land Gift Certificate for 2 + Valet Parking | 75 | 40 | 65 |
| 28 | Outback or Carrabbas Gift Certificate | 50 | 25 | 40 |
| 29 | Perry’s Steakhouse $300 Gift Certificate | 300 | 175 | 275 |
| 30 | Hyatt in Sugar Land – Weekend Getaway for 2 (Fri/Sat with breakfast, movie & pizza) + Wine Card | 250 | 150 | 225 |
| 31 | Residence Inn Marriott in Sugar Land – Weekend Getaway for 2 + Wine Card | 300 | 160 | 270 |
| 32 | 2 United Airline Tickets, Coach | 700 | 350 | 630 |
| 34 | Courtyard Marriott in Sugar Land – Weekend Getaway for 2 + Wine Card | 300 | 160 | 270 |
| 35 | KC Smoker | 200 | 100 | 175 |
| 36 | 1 Red Glass Purse + 4 Silk Scarves from India | 50 | 25 | 45 |
| 37 | 2 Tickets for Texans vs Ravens Game on 10/21/12 + Purple Blanket | 100 | 55 | 90 |
| 38 | 3 Wine Cards | 150 | 80 | 135 |
| 39 | 2 Framed Pictures – ‘Construction workers’ | 200 | 100 | 180 |
| 40 | 2 Embroidered Table runners from Mumbai, 18″x40″ each | 40 | 20 | 35 |
| 41 | 6 Silk Scarves from India | 45 | 25 | 40 |
| 42 | 1 – 3′x5′ American Eagle quilt (homemade) | 75 | 45 | 70 |
| 43 | Mary Kay Basket | 50 | 25 | 45 |
| 44 | Timeshare in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for 1 week + Free Week at IAH’s Fast Park lot | 920 | 850 | 900 |
| 45 | One American Laser SkinCare Gift certificate | 200 | 100 | 180 |
| 46 | One American Laser SkinCare Gift certificate | 200 | 100 | 180 |
| 47 | One American Laser SkinCare Gift certificate | 200 | 100 | 180 |
| 48 | One framed autographed picture of Phil Mickleson + Autographed Golf Flag by Phil Mickelson + 2 Fluor logo hand towels | 220 | 110 | 175 |
| 49 | Les McDonald Artwork | 300 | 80 | 120 |
Event Details:
What: SCIENCE IS “T”-RRIFIC!!! – An EWB USA Central Houston Professional Chapter Fundraiser
When: Friday, September 21st 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Houston Museum of Natural Science (13016 University Blvd. Ph: 281.313.2277)
Tickets:
$25/Adult (18yrs +)
$20/University Student (requires a valid college ID at the door)
$10/Teen (15 – 18 yrs)
$5/Child (2 – 14 yrs)
FREE (under 2 yrs)
Ticketing Link: Science is T-rrific!!! Tickets
(Trouble accessing the link? Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ and search for “Science is “T”-rrific!!!”)
Purchase your tickets before Friday August 31st and earn first dibs to bid on 4 Houston Astros Game Tickets and 4 Sugar Land Skeeter Baseball Tickets! Several other fabulous auction items to be announced soon!
How You Can Help:
1. Purchase your own tickets now!
2. Share the flyer with your family, friends and colleagues!
3. Share the flyer with your company’s corporate communications’ team and request them to send out the flyer/event details officially.
4. Print the flyer and pin it to your company/community bulletin boards!
5. LIKE the EWB Houston Facebook Page, RSVP on the SCIENCE IS T-RRIFIC!!! Facebook Event and share with your friends!
Sponsorships:
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Bronze Sponsor is one who donates a minimum of $250.
Silver Sponsor is one who donates a minimum of $500.
Gold Sponsor is one who donates more than $1000.
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We are honored to have the following sponsors:
Gold: Fluor Corporation, KPMG Fluor Project
Silver: United Airlines, Debra Blackmon
Bronze: Brookstreet Bar-B-Que, Vincent Winkler, Perry’s Steakhouse, Residence Inn Marriott, Courtyard Mariott, Kangaroo Care, and Stephen Rabb.
We sincerely thank all sponsors for their support and generous contributions:
Here is the full sponsor list, in alphabetical order:
1 Aguirre & Fields, LP – Sugar Land, TX
2 Arci Martinez – Houston, TX
3 Artemio Villarreal – Houston, TX
4 Bahadur Agha – Houston, TX
5 Body Design Boot Camp – Sugar Land, TX
6 Brazos River Provisioning – Houston, TX
7 Brookstreet Bar-B-Que – Sugar Land, TX
8 Buffalo Wild Wings – Sugar Land, TX
9 Cafe Goo Yen – Sugar Land, TX
10 Carino’s Restaurant – Sugar Land, TX
11 Cindy Taitano – Houston, TX
12 Courtyard Mariott – Sugar Land, TX
13 Debra Blackmon – Houston, TX
14 Drury Inn Hotel – Sugar Land, TX
15 Earl of Sandwich – Houston, TX
16 Ernie Althaus – Houston, TX
17 Firehouse Subs – Sugar Land, TX
18 Fluor Corporation – Sugar Land, TX
19 Hyatt – Sugar Land, TX
20 Intercontinental Hotel Group – Houston, TX
21 Kangaroo care – Sugar Land, TX
22 Kozas – Sugar Land, TX
23 KPMG Fluor Project – Sugar Land, TX
24 Kristi Lenfield – Houston, TX
25 Kroger –Houston, TX
26 Lasagna House, Town Center – Sugar Land, TX
27 Marco Luzuriaga – Houston, TX
28 Marilyn Havens – Houston, TX
29 Mark Locasio – Houston, TX
30 Mia Bella Restaurant, Town Center – Sugar Land, TX
31 Mickie Kamp – Sugar Land, TX
32 Nakeisha Davis – Houston, TX
33 Nancy Kralik – Houston, TX
34 Nora Anne’s Flower Shop – Sugar Land, TX
35 Olive Garden – Sugar Land, TX
36 Perry’s Steakhouse – Sugar Land, TX
37 Potbelly Sandwich Shop – Sugar Land, TX
38 Residence Inn Marriott – Sugar Land, TX
39 Scott Williams – Houston, TX
40 Stadia Grill – Sugar Land, TX
41 Stephen Rabb – Houston, TX
42 Sue Bucknell, DVS Promotions Advertising – Sugar Land, TX
43 Summer Anderson – Houston, TX
44 Sweetwater Country Club – Sugar Land, TX
45 This and That Designs – Sugar Land, TX
46 United Airlines – Houston, TX
47 Vincent Winkler – Houston, TX
48 Yard Sprinkler – Houston, TX
49 Zuma Fun Center – Houston, TX
For more information about the event, email the fundraising team at fundraising@ewbhouston.org. All funds from the event will directly benefit the projects we support.
We hope to see you all there!
- EWB Fundraising Committee
