2007 Newsletter South Texas
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h,4{T MIT CLUB OF SOUTH TEXAS Cluht January 2007 Newsletter South Texas MIT Club of South Texas 80th Anniversary It's that time of year again, IAP, which also means that MIT Thursday March 8,2007 Clubs around the world will be hosting annual "Toast to IAP" 6:30pm Reception events. We are extending a special invitation to our MITI0 7:15pm Dinner alumni to participate in the Houston Toast to IAP. This year CocktailAttire we are trying out a new venue, the Yatra Bar and Lounge, in downtown Houston. For those of you who are not familiar River Oaks Country Club with "MITI0", it's the demographic segment of our alumni 1600 River Oaks Blvd community that graduated within the past 10 years Houston, Texas 77019 (undergraduate or graduate degrees). As usual, there will be IAP games provided by the Alumni Association and each MIT MIT 2007 Dues-Paid Members and guests: $75 per person Club around the world will be vying to earn points - the Club Non Members and guests; $100 per person with the most points will receive a prizel We had Valet parking included approximately 20 alumni participate last year, and we look forward to seeing at least double that number this year! RSVP by March 1,2007 via SmarTransrM or via coupon on page 5. Anthoryt Thomas [email protected] Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan Hockfield Houston Rockets - Presentation and Game President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Portland Trailblazers vs Houston Rockets Friday, Jan26,2007 Come join alumni/ae, we fellow students, and friends as 6:00pm Presentation celebrate the 80th anniversary of the MIT Club of South 7:30pm Game Texas. We are pleased to have MIT President Susan Hockfield as our guest speaker. Ifyou recall we had our 75th Toyota Center anniversary at the Houston Museum of Nafural Science Cullen Downtown Houston Hall of Gems and Minerals and for our 80th we have arranged for another exceptional venue, the River Oaks Country Club! Tickets $23.00 per person - Presentation and Game. Come and visit with old friends, meet new ones, relive fond A la carte tickets for the presentation are not available memories, and Iearn about the future of MITI Registration is through the Rockets website: please go to Marilyn Cisar our website for special instructions: www.mithoustqn.org South Texas MlT10 Event: Presentation by Rockets Assistant General Manager, Daryl 4th Annual Toast to IAP Morev- Sloan'00 Because No One Does January Like MIT ! Tuesday Jan 16, 2007 This is a wonderful opportunity to cheer for the Houston 6pm - 9pm Rockets, as well as to hear about Sports statistics from the team's assistant general manager and MIT alum, Daryl Morey. Yatra Bar and Lounge To read more about Daryl please go to our website 902 Capitol St u,w'w.mithouston.org Houston, TX77002 (7 t3) 224-6100 Please note that registration is currently open to the MIT Club Check the website for a Man exclusively, but it will open up to Houston area Ily League alumni clubs starting January 5th, so RSVP today! NOTE: Yatra also has an entrance on 706 Main St. both entrances connect to the same interior restaurant/bar Maya Malevich Cash Bar, Free Appetizers Haven't Yet Memorized http://alumweb.mit.eduiclubs/s-texas ? Although there is no event fee, please RSVP via Neither have we, so we created this easy to remember web SmarTransrM to help us plan for this event (registration address: www.mithouston. opens December 29, 2006) Which automatically forwards you to the "long" address MIT Enterprise Forum Flagship Event: 2007 Leadership in Education (LEAP) MIT Energy !nitiative to meet the Globa! Competition for Teachers Energy Ghallenge MIT Professor Robert C. Armstrong The MIT Club of South Texas through its Leadership in Thursday Jan 11 ,2007 Education Program (LEAP) has an ongoing interest in 1 1:30am Luncheon encouraging students interested in science and mathematics and in helping to elevate the level of technical literacy in our The Petroleum Club community. We would like to recognizekey science and math 800 Bell Street Suite 4300 teachers who are making a difference and to support their Houston, TX ongoing commitment to educating our youth in science and $30 for Forum Members & MIT Alumni registered by January technology. gtl' Late Registrations & Walk-ins $5 Extra We invite science and math teachers from the Greater No-shows will be billed Houston/South Texas Area to apply for the 2007 MIT Leadership in Education Award (LEAP). MIT Alumni Registration: For Alumni Rate contact Dale Wilkins via email at dale(rDamchouston.com or at 713-839- The winner of this award will attend the 2007 MIT Science 1757 and Engineering Program for Teachers, June 24-30, at our expense. Professor Robert C. Armstrong will describe the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative. MIT This program brings educators to the MIT campus fcr one President Susan Hockfield, in her inaugural address in 2005, week of intense study with MIT faculty and scientists who identified energy as a top priority for her administration. An work at the leading edge of research. This program is Energy Research Council (ERC) was established to formulate described more fully in the brochure. We will select a winner recommendations that will allow MIT, with its unique talents based on enthusiasm as an educator, credibility among peers, and capabilities, most address what she called "one of the ability to stimulate students in science and technology, and urgent challenges of our time." Check our website interest in making a difference in our community. This is the rvww.mithouston.orq for more information. fourteenth year we have supported teachers from South Texas Anwer Hussain to attend this unique program. 2007 Club Membership Drive Applicants must be teaching full-time, generally middle school or higher, and must speak and read English. Progress toward an advanced degree is an advantage. Science- It's time once again, time for the annual MIT Club of South department heads and district coordinators are also welcome Texas membership drive. The MIT Club of South Texas to apply. Each application should be accompanied by invites you to join or renew your membership for 2001 . Membership in the club runs coincident with the calendar (l) a completed application form for the MIT year. Membership is open to all MIT alumni and alumnae, as summer program (available in the brochure) and well as current undergraduate and graduate students and their (2) a letter of recommendation from someone who parents. Your dues in the local club are used to pay for can speak to the selection criteria noted above. printing and mailing this newsletter, sponsor events for local high school students accepted at the Institute, award prizes at In order to be considered for a scholarship and travel expenses local science fairs, and improve local science and math for the MIT summer program, applications should be sent to education through our Leadership in Education Program Ed Rinehart. 13722 Ashley Run, Houston , TX 71077 -15 I l, to (LEAP). ,a,lthough we do benefit frorn some administrative be received by March 3. 2007. If you have any questions or assistance from the lnstitute, the MIT Club of South Texas comments, call 281 -61 9-1 608. does not receive funding from MIT or from the Alumni/ae Association. Last year was a record year for South Texas The 2007 LEAP application can be found on our website at: alumni and parent participation and we look forward to your htto://alumweb.mit.eduiclubs/s-texas/LEAP200TApolication.pdf continued support in 2007. Join today to get the maximum benefit from your membershipl Visit our website to sign up: Here are the LEAP winners from the past eight years: r.r,ww. mithouston. org 2006 - D. Howard, Stratford HS, Spring Branch ISD - Ramdn San Pedro 2005 A. Smith, James E. Bay Elementary School, Clear Creek ISD 2004 - T. Hughes, Northbrook Senior HS, Spring Branch ISD 2004 - N. Wilson, Taylor HS, Alief ISD 2003 - A. Zoller, James F. Bay Elementary School, Clear Creek ISD 2002 - P. Nesrsta. Clear Brook HS. Clear Creek ISD 2002 - C. Warden, Cinco Ranch HS, Katy ISD 2001 - P. Thomason, Langham Creek HS, Fort Bend ISD 2000 - J. Elston, Taylor HS Katy ISD 1999 - J. Boyd, First Colony Middle School, Fort Bend ISD Ed Rinehart _) - 2AA6-2007 Board of Directors Treasurer - Steve Murdoch The Club is pleased to announce the 2006-2007 Board of Enterprise Forum Liaison - Anwer Hussain Directors: Education Council Chair - Ed Rinehart President - Eric Chan Directors - Marilyn Taggi Cisar, Al Cisar, Alex Fernandez, President-Elect - Ram6n San Pedro Sharon lsrael, Sundy Srinivasan, Greg Tumer. Raul Valdez, Past-President - Dave Johnston Tarik Ward VP-Communications/Webmaster - Stacey Nakamura MIT Parents Association Liaison - Solie Balogh VP-Membership - Ram6n San Pedro VP-Programs Anthony Thomas Anyone interesled is welcome at the monthly board meetings, VP MITl0 Alumni Relations - Yong Chen generally held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. VP Community Service - Vacant For more infbrmation, please contact Eric Chan W: (1 13-231- Secretary/Historian - Arno Bommer 6028) Pictures From The 2006 South Texas Holiday Party !!! Dues Paid Members for 2006 (as of December 26, 2006) The MIT Club of South Texas expresses its thanks for your continued support ofthe Club ! Benefactor Homsy, Charles Chrzanowski, Michael Nakata, Ryuichi Zarcaro, John Boylan, Mike Homsy, Paul Clark, Virginia Nelson, Jocelyn Zarin, Marni Dorflinger, Glen Johnston, David Corwin, John Norvik, Johan Hussain, S. Anwer Karohl, David Cutler, Scott Parrish, John Recent Graduates lsrael, Sharon Kashiwagi, Brian D'Angelo, John Patten, Richard Baig, lrfan Walker lll, Edward Lait, Robert Dawson, Stephen Payne, Houston Canovas, Peter (06+07) Westby, Tim Marlow, William Denard, Sam Peaceman, Donald Fantozzi, Esme Williams, Curtis Marple, Stanley DiLorenzo, Daniel Policastro, Peter Fireman, Heather Mutchler, M.