“ Some people regard private enterprise as a predatory tiger to be shot. Others look on it as a cow they can milk. Not enough people see it as a healthy horse, pulling a sturdy wagon. ”
_ Winston Churchill

Meeting Registration

If you would like to register for a meeting please contact Randi Pate either by phone at 713-844-3651 or email and your name will be added to our list of attendees.

Meeting costs:

  • $15 for members
  • $20 for nonmembers

Please note that we order box lunches for all who register. If you must cancel, please do so by noon the day before the meeting. Doing so allows us to amend our order for the caterer. Cancellations after 3 pm the day before a meeting and no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced. We appreciate your understanding.

Click here for directions to the Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch.

 

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