from The West I-10 Chamber of Commerce

February 21, 2013 Volume 4, Number 2

In This Issue

Upcoming Events

President’s Message

March 12 Luncheon

Member News & Events

2nd Annual Ice Cream Social

In case you missed it –

West I-10 Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 100 Pattison, Texas 77466

Tel: 281.375.8100 Located in the Cotton Gin

907 Bains Street

Brookshire, Texas

www.westi10chamber.org

Board of Directors Bill Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Severn Trent Services Adam Traweek . . . . Vice President Amegy Bank Greg Turner . . . . . . . . . . . Director Turner Duran Architects Rosemary Gambino . . . . Secretary Rose Hill Ranch Steve Pierson. . . . . . . . Director Katy Family YMCA Jim Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . Director West Engineering Services Jeff Cartwright . . . . . . . . Director

Committees & Chairs Ambassador Stephen Alaniz/Enterprise Bank

Economic Development

Jon Strange/JNS Engineers

Upcoming Events 2013 Calendar – Save the Dates

Feb 27 Legislative Trip to Austin

Mar 12 Member Luncheon Meeting; Guest Speaker: Robert Valentine at La Quinta

Apr 9 Member Luncheon: Keep Texas Beautiful, Jamie Wolman

May 7 – 2nd

Annual Ice Cream Social FUNdraiser (date change to first Tuesday)

May 14 Member Luncheon: Waller County 4H, Miranda Jones

June 11 Member Luncheon: Education Committee

July 9 Member Luncheon: Program TBA

Sept 10 Member Luncheon & BOD Elections

Oct 8 Member Luncheon: Program TBA

Nov 8 Annual Appreciation Awards Banquet (venue TBA)

Dec 10 Member Luncheon: State Representative Cecil Bell, Jr. and Judge Beckendorff

Watch for After Hours Bs Mixers- dates and times TBA

President’s Message

Bill Fry/Severn Trent Services

Bill Fry is MIA this week, trail riding.

It’s that time of the year - The Houston Livestock Show and

Rodeo™

- In Bill’s absence, we will sneak in this info for our whooping

Aggie friends: Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M University’s

head football coach, has been named 2013 Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal. Coach

Sumlin and the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band will be leading the Downtown Rodeo on

Saturday February 23rd

at 10:00a.m.

You won’t want to miss the March luncheon to hear and share some amazing

experiences with Robert Valentine of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, now in

its 82nd

year of staggering accomplishments and records.

March 12, 2013 Luncheon Guest Speaker: Robert Valentine /Program: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo,

is dedicated to benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better

agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentations. HLSR has committed over

330 million dollars, since its beginning in 1932, to Texas youth, in scholarships,

research endowments, calf scrambles participants, junior show exhibitors, school art

participant, and other educational youth programs. Over 28,000 volunteers serving on

more than 100 different committees keep the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's

mission alive by committing their time and talents and resources to support the youth of

Texas, plus share a passion for our Western heritage.

Programs & Events Rosemary Gambino/Rose Hill Ranch

PR & Marketing Open Website Paul McConnell/Key Insurance Agency Annual Banquet Roberta Meader/West Engineering Fundraising Steve Pierson/Katy Family YMCA

Nominating Anthony Francis/LJA Engineering

Governmental Affairs Adam Traweek/Amegy Bank Jason Holmes/Wyatt Resources

Education Robert and Julie Ormond/ Kyle Custom Homes

Membership Steve Pierson/Katy Family YMCA

Administrative

Kathryn McAdams Wilson

Contact us at

chamber@westi10chamber.org

West I-10

Sustaining Members

Igloo Products Corp

Rooms To Go Turner Duran Architects

Brookshire Economic Development Corporation

Severn Trent Services

Silver Members

Texas Children’s Hospital Janet J. Montgomery, CFP, CWS

Amegy Bank Memorial Hermann Katy

Texas Automotive Muscle, LLC

2012-2013 Members ABX Distributing

Allen Boone Humphries Robinson

Allen Samuels Katy Dodge

Amegy Bank

Aradyne Industries, Inc.

Arens Services

Blinn College – Sealy Campus

Brookshire Economic Development

Brookshire Car Care

Brookshire Family Practice

Brookshire Municipal Water District

Brookshire Steel

Brookshire’s Best Auto Repair

Inspired by his childhood memories of his parents taking him to see the livestock show

and rodeo in the Sam Houston Coliseum in downtown Houston, Robert Valentine has

spent many years of his adult life as a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo volunteer. He

has served on the NASA/Clear Creek/Friendswood Metro Go Texan Committee and

captained the Alvin/Pearland Metro Go Texan Committee, two of many subcommittees

which raise 100’s of thousands of dollars annually by holding dances, style shows, cook-

offs and golf tournaments, and other events, to publicize the Show and raise monies for

scholarships of seniors in their areas. Robert serves on the Rodeo Clown Team

Committee which, among many of its services, judges the BBQ Cook-Offs and entertains

special needs groups with special events like the most recent mini trail ride for the

citizens of Brookwood. This is Robert’s 6th

year to serve on the HLSR Speakers

Committee and we are pleased that he will be speaking and sharing his stories and

experiences with the chamber at the March luncheon meeting at La Quinta on March 12.

Reservations are required and requested by Friday, February 8. Members and Members’

guests $15 each; Non-Members, $25. Cash or check only at the door. Credit card or

PayPal online. Make reservation by calling 281.375.8100 and leaving name(s) and

phone number, email chamber@westi10chamber.org, or register online by clicking on

the March 12 Member Luncheon on westi10chamber.org homepage.

Member News – and events

and testing services. In 1988, Michael moved the young company to the Houston area, to be closer to the international oil companies and DTE equipment manufacturers clustered there. Incorporated in Texas as WEST-Hou, Inc., the company experienced slow but steady

growth. During this time, the company emerged as an industry leader in DTE. Michael's contributions to the drilling industry and his technical excellence were demonstrated by his

participation as a voting member of API standards committees.

In 1998, the Cotton Gin in Brookshire became the corporate headquarters for WEST. Significant staff additions over the years greatly expanded both the technical quality and

breadth of services offered by WEST. In December 2001, the corporate name was changed to WEST Engineering Services, primarily to reflect an increasing volume of engineering consulting work. The company eventually grew to over 200 individuals stationed

strategically throughout the world. WEST featured a number of field surveyors with extensive experience in a wide range of drilling equipment. At the same time, a group of

engineers with solid expertise in drilling equipment design and use complemented the experience of those in the field. For 28 years, WEST Engineering Services has provided consulting, training and services for drilling equipment on rigs of all types, from ultra-deep-

water to land rigs and is the preeminent leader in the fields of well control and drilling equipment surveys, commissioning and assessments.

In May 2012, WEST Engineering Services was acquired by Lloyd’s Register Group Limited

Friday, February 22nd

, will mark the end of an era

when the last of the WEST Engineering employees

and their equipment leave the Cotton Gin for their

new home in Houston. West Engineering Services, a

founding member and Sustaining Member since

2009 of the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce, has

played a large role in the growth and success of the

Chamber for which we are forever grateful.

WEST was founded by Janet and Michael Montgomery as

WEST Ltd. in 1984, in Aberdeen, Scotland. At that time, none of the equipment manufacturers offered any type of training for BOP (blow out preventer) equipment in Europe. In September

of 1984, Michael and Janet started a company focused on DTE training. The first seminar was presented in January of 1985. Shortly after, clients began calling for help with their drill-

through equipment. WEST Ltd. became the first company in

the world to provide third-party DTE training, inspection

The Brookwood Community

Buller Productions

Burger King-30/Brookshire

Career & Recovery Resources

Cecil Bell, Jr.

CenterPoint Energy

City of Fulshear

City of Pattison

Consolidated Communications,

Darleen St. Jean, CPA

Days Inn, Brookshire

Daystar Publishing, Inc

Dennis W. Homolka, CPA

Dustin Harwell-Texas Farm Bureau

Edward Jones

Enterprise Bank

Eve’s Garden

Family Freedom Festival

Farmers Insurance Group

Fast Tags Engraving

First Service Credit Union

First United Methodist Church/

Brookshire

Fort Bend Family Health Center

Galileo’s Mexican Grill

Gateway Realty

Gr8 Insurance

Green Group Holdings, LLC

Grundfos, CBS Inc

Hasta La Pasta Italian Grill

HDH Instruments, LP

Hillsman & Vahalik

Houston Executive Airport

Igloo Products Corp

L.N. Jones Outreach Ministries

La Quinta Inn & Suites

J&J Packing Company

J.L. Rose

JNS Consulting Engineers

Janet J. Montgomery, CFP,CWS

Joe Garcia

Joe Trimm, Jr.

Johnson Radcliffe Petrov & Bobbit

Jones & Carter, Inc.

Katy Area EDC

Katy Family YMCA

Katy Heritage Society

Keep Waller County Beautiful

Ken Carter Photography

Key Insurance Agency

Kyle Custom Homes LLC

LJA Engineering & Surveying

La Quinta Inn & Suites, Brookshire

McDonald’s Carmichael Ent.

Memorial Hermann Katy

NAVCON GROUP, LLC

New Life Beginnings Church

Oliver S. Kitzman, Sr.

One 2 mini Ranch Tack & Feed

Orizon Industries, Inc.

Patriots Junk Removal & Hauling

Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Dept

Pattison United Methodist Church

Priority Emergency Room

Ray’s Grill

Repka’s Grocery & Kitchen

in a highly strategic acquisition and perhaps the largest acquisition in Lloyd’s Register Group’s 200 year history. An acknowledged leader in subsea systems, WEST has now

joined with the ModuSpec Group and other Group members under the Lloyd’s Register banner, to offer the world's most comprehensive suite of technical services to owners and operators of offshore drilling rigs. Under the terms of the acquisition, WEST Engineering

Services became a member of the Lloyd's Register Group, a global organization that provides independent assurance and expert advice to companies operating high-risk, capital-

intensive assets in the energy and transportation sectors. Michael Montgomery, owner and founder of WEST, retired as President and was retained by Lloyd's Register as an advisor. Paul Huber, President, Lloyd’s Register Americas, Inc., became the President of WEST.

The good news for Brookshire is that both Michael and Janet Montgomery (Janet J Montgomery, CFP, CWS is a Silver Member) continue to be very active supporters of the community and the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce.

Upcoming events at the Brookwood Community

*****

Saturday ~ March 23rd

9:00 to 10:30 am

Fun Easter Activities, Photo's and more!!!

Children $8.95 Adults $15.95

Reservations required 281-375-2100

(click for menu & more details)

Texas Children’s Hospital West

Campus invites you to participate in a fantastic neighborhood event for families and children of all ages and abilities on

Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. The Fun Run will include a 1K adaptive race for

children with special needs, plus a longer 3K family course. There will not be prizes

given for top finishers; all will receive an award for participating! The race will take place rain or shine. For more details and to

register www.texaschildrens.org/funrun

“This race, formerly known as the Kids’ Fun Run, has a rich history of over 15 years with our hospital. We are very excited to

now open the race to the entire family to educate and encourage Houston-area children and their families to adopt active,

healthy lifestyles!” .

Right Time Real Estate LLC

Rio Brazos Hunting Preserve

Rooms To Go

Roosevelt Alexander

Rose Hill Ranch

Royal I.S.D.

Ryan Ford

San Jacinto Girl Scouts

Saturn Machine, Inc.

Severn Trent Services, Inc.

Shanco Equipment Specialists

Southwest Properties

Stan Kitzman, Commissioner Pct 4

State Rep. John Zerwas MD

Stewart Title, Fulshear

Tackle Construction Co. Inc.

Ted Krenek, JP, WC Pct 4

Texas Automotive Muscle LLC

Texas Children’s Hospital

Texas First Industrial Corporation

Texas Landman, Inc.

The Best Years Antiques & Collectibles

The Oaks at Brookshire

Thomas Instrument

Turner Duran Architects

Vahalik & Vahalik, PC

Waller County Economic Development

Partners

Waller County Fair Association

West Engineering Services

Weston Lakes Country Club

Wilson Engineering Company

Wyatt Resources, Inc.

Working together for our future

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2013 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social FUNdraiser Mark May 7

th, 5-7PM, on your calendars now for the Chamber’s “It takes a

community” 2nd

Annual Ice Cream Social which will be held at the Pattison Area

Volunteer Fire Department. Greatly inspired by the success and member and

community support of the 2012 1st Ice Cream Social Fundraiser, the Fundraising

Committee, chaired by Steve Pierson, has been meeting together with the Education

Committee and the Royal school district planning and setting higher goals for the 2nd

Annual FUNdraiser. The main purpose is to raise funds to finance scholarships, reading

programs, mentoring programs and other programs to motivate teachers and students to

reach higher academic goals. Sponsorships are needed and greatly appreciated. If you

or your organization would consider a sponsorship, please contact Steve Pierson,

832.661.8800 or email steveinkaty@consolidated.net or chamber@westi10chamber.org.

In Case You Missed It February 12

th Luncheon guest speaker Trey Duhon addressed the Chamber guests on

the Waller County Sub-Regional Planning Commission (SRPC), its history, makeup,

and how it works to protect rural communities – while everyone dined on the delicious

barbequed ribs at Galileo’s in Pattison. Director Steve Pierson took the opportunity to

present member plaque to new member Valerie Williams of Fast Tag Engraving.

Special thanks to Trey for sharing his time and expertise, for all the attendees’

participation, and to Vickie Casto of Brookshire EDC for the docu-memories here and

on facebook.

Photos above: Trey Duhon, Valerie Williams, Steve Pierson, Tonya Pierre/BMWD, Linda Anderson

Photos below: Johnny Bonaccorso/Stewart Title, Sandy Buller/Buller Productions, Linda Jordan, Rosemary Gambino/Rose Hill Ranch, Judge Oliver Kitzman, Corinne Vahalik, Emily Hillsman, James Golden/Royal

High School Principal, Greg Turner/Turner Duran Architects, and Adam Traweek/Amegy Bank.