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2012 Events

Congratulations Laura Piland!

9/22/2012 2012 Women of Excellence Gala

Celebrate and honor Laura Piland , SWE-HA Woman of Excellence this upcoming fall!


Outreach Volunteers Needed

5/19/2012 Children’s Museum of Houston Young Inventor’s Showcase

Please Email: Danielle Kamel, Vice President of Outreach for more details to volunteer.


Many thanks to Lindsay Laskowski for doing an excellent job on the WE12 video!


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Annual Volunteer & Member Appreciation Potluck Picnic

Date/Time: Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00AM to 3:00PM

Location: Cullen Mayde Creek Park Phase II B 18801 Saums Road Houston, TX 77084

Google Directions From downtown, exit I-10 (West) and turn right (North) onto Barker Cypress. Go one (1) mile on Barker Cypress and turn left (West) on Saums. Go 0.7 miles and turn right (North) on West Park View Drive. Follow the curve to the right-hand side and it's the 2nd pavilion you pass.

Details:Please join us for an informal networking afternoon of family-oriented fun and food. The pavilion is right by a playground for the kids but feel free to bring any outdoor games that you have. SWE-HA is going to put together a few fun things for the attendees and providing drinks. We kindly request attendees to bring a dish of your choice.

Please include your dish in your reply so we have an idea of what everybody is bringing: A-H Vegetable/Fruit; I-R Side Dish (Pasta salad, beans, etc); S-Z: Dessert

RSVP emails (as a courtesy to account for drinks and supplies) Christina Lovely, FY 2012 Secretary



SWE-HA FY2013 Elections

It is time to elect the new officers for fiscal year 2013 (FY13) which runs from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The SWE Houston Area elections start May 1st and run through May 25th. Vote via Survey Monkey or download the Paper Ballot and mail it to the SWE-HA PO Box 1355, Houston TX 77251-1355.

This election will select the President, 3 Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, 3 Section Representatives, and 1 Trustee. The nominees and biographical summary for each candidate are attached and included within the survey link.

Election time also means renewal time for non-life members! Head over to the Society website soon to renew for FY13 or consider starting a life membership. Remember to renew with SWE’s partner organizations AISES, NSBE, and SHPE at the same time and receive a discount for joint membership. There are many fabulous events coming up soon, including WE12, the Annual Conference, which will be held in Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center in November 2012! Mark your calendar now!

Lastly, for the most up-to-date information on SWE-HA happenings, please add swehouston.org domain to your allowed emails and consider adding SWE Houston Area on Facebook or LinkedIn. Your vote is very important in determining the future leadership direction for SWE. Thank you for your continued commitment to SWE by participating in this important election.

Thank you,

The SWE Houston Area FY13 Nominating Committee

Lindsay Laskowski

Laura Piland

Amy Yip



SWE-HA 2012 Spring Newsletter Available! Download or View Online!


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