'THIS WEEK’ – September 2, 2008 @ ASA-Houston Chapter...

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: McRay Crane & Rigging, Inc., Mr. Calvin Jones, Safety Director; 7001 Easthaven, Houston, Texas 77017, (713) 944-2843, Fax (713) 944-1253, www.mcraycrane.com; E-Mail: calvin@mcraycrane.com . McRay is a mobile crane rental and heavy hauling provider.

McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., Mr. Greg Zschiesche, Producer, 10375 Richmond Ave., Ste. 1700, Houston, TX 77042, (713) 877-8975, Fax: (713) 877-8974, www.mcgriff.com; E-Mail: gzschiesche@mcgriff.com . McGriff Seibels is an Insurance Brokerage firm.

1. S.A.C.K. LUNCH – ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ETIQUETTE: Presented by Jamie Belinne, SPHR, Assistant Dean for Career Services, C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. Brush up on your professional skills including texting, voice mail, e-mails and laptop usage. Improve your communication with clients, employees and in marketing opportunities. Click here for information

2. ASA MEMBERSHIP LUNCH – SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 – Please join fellow ASA members to welcome Raymond Risk of the Texas Construction Association, as he gives us a preview of the issues facing specialty contractors in the upcoming Texas Legislative Session. Find out how you can become involved and have an effect on these bills. Please click here for a registration form.

3. "STRIKE IT RICH FOR THE ASA PAC" THE ASA OF TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE IS hosting a Houston PAC Fundraiser. With the November Election coming fast and many important Texas House and Senate seats up for grabs, ASA members need to get involved now. Mark your calendar for a Dinner, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the Petroleum Club of Houston. For a registration form, click here: PAC Event Flyer 

4. EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – Only 2 lunches and 2 Schmooze & Mingles remaining. Don’t miss out on a great marketing opportunity for exclusive recognition at ASA events. Your support makes our events possible. Click here for more information.