Christ Church Cathedral, Houston is the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The congregation was established in 1839, when Texas was still an independent republic. It is the oldest extant congregation in Houston and one of the oldest non-Roman Catholic churches in Texas. Many Episcopal churches in Houston and the surrounding area were founded as missions of Christ Church, such as Trinity Church, Houston, founded in 1893.Located at 1117 Texas Avenue in Downtown Houston, the current building dates from 1893. In 1938 the building suffered a major fire. A firefighter sprayed down the ornately carved rood screen to prevent its destruction, and it survived with only minor damage.Christ Church became the cathedral of the diocese in 1949. Presently, Christ Church has a baptized membership of more than 3000 communicants.ClergyChrist Church’s first rector was the Rev’d Charles Gillett of Connecticut. He led the congregation to build its first church building in 1845. The current dean is the Very Reverend Barkley S. Thompson.
From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 260,000 members in 113 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of at least 10 people who meet weekly for an hour . Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, or evaluator.
From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 260,000 members in 113 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of at least 10 people who meet weekly for an hour . Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, or evaluator.
Creating Art That Heals and Empowers Lives! The Art Project, Houston (TAPH) is mental health and self-empowerment project of the Bread of Life, Inc. facilitating the healing and transition of homeless men and women of Houston, Texas through the discovery of the creative self and therapeutic art experiences. We BELIEVE that art has the power to heal and empower people to see possibilities, embrace opportunities and awaken to hope.
Creating Art That Heals and Empowers Lives! The Art Project, Houston (TAPH) is mental health and self-empowerment project of the Bread of Life, Inc. facilitating the healing and transition of homeless men and women of Houston, Texas through the discovery of the creative self and therapeutic art experiences. We BELIEVE that art has the power to heal and empower people to see possibilities, embrace opportunities and awaken to hope.
Approximately 50% of low-income Houstonians graduate from high school, and only 8% are expected to earn a four-year college degree. At YES Prep, acceptance into a four year college or university is a graduation requirement. In 2012, 100% of YES Prep seniors were accepted into four-year colleges and universities. YES Prep proves that any student, from any community, can achieve at the highest academic levels when given access to world-class educational opportunities. YES Prep Public Schools is a free, open-enrollment charter school system serving 7,000 students at 11 campuses across Houston. YES Prep was founded in 1998 to increase the number of low-income Houstonians that graduate from college prepared to compete in the global marketplace and give back to their communities. To learn more about YES Prep please visit our website at www.yesprep.org. To view a video that highlights the work that YES Prep is doing in Houston, click on http://vimeo.com/50224909.
Texas Laser Source has been providing state of the art technology for over fifteen years to hospitals, surgery centers, plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other medical specialists. We believe in a simple principle: "Offer the safest, most effective laser for each procedure." We have a diverse inventory and strong working relationships with ten of the nations leading manufacturers. By owning multiples of some equipment, we are able to eliminate down time during routine maintenance, as well as adapt to the ever increasing demand for cosmetic cases. As your rental provider we will educate your staff, assist your patients and positively impact your income. We try to do more than just provide lasers; we do whatever is in our power to make your practice and patients' experience a success.
Brilliant presents the most extraordinary programming in the Houston and Texas region with a diverse range of productions. Founded in 2005, Brilliant is a spoken word and performing arts presenter of the highest caliber with a decade long history of outstanding cultural programming. We provide a forum for education, entertainment and inspiration with national and international leaders, role models, philanthropists, performing artists, humanitarians, and other prominent members of our society.
The Office of Business Opportunity(OBO) promotes equal access and economic opportunity at every level of city procurement by facilitating S/MWPDBE and DBE Certification, Contract Compliance and S/MWDBE Utilization Reports. The Office of Business Opportunity Solutions Center (OBOSC) provides small businesses with information on city, county, state and federal business regulations. OBOSC's Resource Guides provide an array of topics that can help you as you continue to grow or start your business.
IBDL Foundation is Owner of IBDL trademark Certificates around the world. Is the certifying authority of the leading international Business skills certification program provides its services through regional offices. In the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Malaysia. IBDL consists of three levels in the field of business administration Skills (BAS). IBDL is designed, validated, and approved by Mc Graw-hill In collaboration with The Management Development Institute, an outreach department for the College of Business Administration, Missouri State University, The quality of our certification programs are built on over a decade of experience in successfully delivering business administration Skills (BAS) certification programs around the world We have taken from “Next – Generation Professionals” slogan, mission and vision for us. Of providing the following generation of professionals a clear picture and a complete business administration Skills (BAS) Through a range of integrated educational materials and fair, transparent and professional Exams to ensure the quality.
October 23, 2014, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3rd Floor Pre-Function Area (just outside the ballrooms) Hilton Americas 1600 Lamar Houston, TX 77010
Highland Resources, Inc. (Highland) is experienced in all facets of real estate including development, construction and management of real estate assets. We are an equity partner in multi-family residential properties, office buildings and retail projects.
First City Tower, a work place for over 2,500 people, is a 49 story parallelogram set diagonally on the block bound by Fannin, McKinney, San Jacinto and Lamar Streets (Block 135, S.S.B.B., Houston, Texas).
Minute Maid Grand Slam For Youth Baseball: 1- Sponsors the Houston Parks & Recreation Department’s Free Youth T-Ball, Baseball & Softball Program. 2- Offers fund-raising opportunities for youth baseball & softball teams and leagues. 3- Awards college scholarships to qualifying high school seniors. 4- Supports the Astros Urban Youth Academy.
BG Group Place (formally MainPlace) is a 630 ft (192 m) tall skyscraper under construction in Downtown Houston, Texas. It is expected to be completed in 2010 and will have 46 floors. It has been pre-certified Silver LEED. When it is completed, BG Group Place, will become the 15th tallest building in Houston and will feature a skygarden on the 39th floor.[1] It is the tallest building built in Houston in 23 years, after the Heritage Plaza was completed in 1987. According to the building's website, MainPlace will be ready for occupancy by February 2011.[2] The naming was done when BG Group Plc became an anchor tenant and leased 164,000sq ft of space.[3] A Houston METRORail train stop will be located just outside of the lobby and main entrance.
The 5th Houston Palestinian Festival Presented by PACC, The Palestinian American Cultural Center, will take place on March 28th & 29th. Join us for great weather, great food, and great fun of folkloric and contemporary art and music. It is a wonderful event where there is something for everyone. -Have a taste of healthy Palestinian Cuisine -Enjoy and dance to the rhythm of the live Palestinian folkloric music and songs -Shop at the live Bazaar from Jerusalem and Bethlehem with Palestinian art, craft and products -Enjoy the Palestinian Art exhibit with top local and national artists - Enjoy the art of the Palestinian embroidery at the traditional dress show. - Be part of a real wedding that will take you back to the streets of the Palestinian village. -Live the Palestinian traditional and modern kids games - Great gathering for families, youth, scholars, and all Americans to live, taste, and breathe the Holy Land in downtown Houston.
The purpose of Safe Zone to provide an open, safe, inclusive space and community that is committed to challenging homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and heterosexism. We recognize that this work requires a continued process of understanding and addressing all forms of oppression. We are committed to this process both in our work and in the structure of Safe Zone itself. Safe Zone promotes education about all genders and sexualities, as well as space for self-exploration of these identities. Safe Zone is a dynamic, responsive and collaborative organization that serves the University of Houston-Downtown and the surrounding region by providing a growing spectrum of programs, resources, outreach and advocacy. Inherent in this mission are the values of respect, pride and unity for ALL individuals.
Omega Delta Phi is a multicultural service/social fraternity that aims at graduating its members while giving back to the community. The Fraternity has established itself on over 50 campuses and is predominantly centered in Texas and the Southwest. However, the Fraternity has been experiencing tremendous growth in the Midwest the last 10 years. Although founded mainly by Latinos, the Fraternity has traditionally always been open to men of different backgrounds, as demonstrated through its "One culture, any race" philosophy.
We are an open Toastmasters club. Everyone is welcome to visit any meeting to see what we're all about! We meet every Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in downtown Houston in the Heritage Plaza building, at 1111 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002 (between Dallas Street and Lamar Street). Which floor and which room in Heritage Plaza can change from week to week, but if you leave a posting, we'll let you know where the meetings are. We'll also try to post our latest meeting details here. There is metered parking around the building, and a visitor parking garage (the Heritage Clay Street Garage) across the street at 1200 Bagby. Parking is $1.50 for each 20 minute period. Sorry, we do not validate parking costs.
2012 membership in Houston International HR Roundtable is available at http://t.co/kZmu4XMP