2021-2022 Luncheons

Join WPG Members and Friends for some holiday cheer as we celebrate the WPG Fall Scholarship winners and hear from our December guest speaker, Sally S. Vardy, Chief Human Resources Office for Harris County Appraisal District (“HCAD”). Sally will share her experiences in helping to create an organization that “displays strong values and ethics, as well as one that genuinely listens to employees."

Thursday, December 2, 2021

11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Westin Downtown Houston

1520 Texas Avenue

Houston, TX 77002

ATTIRE: HOLIDAY CHEER & BLING!!

PARKING: VALET ($17) OR STREET PARKING AVAILABLE

Join us for our virtual Black History Month luncheon on Thursday, February 3, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm. Featured guest speaker, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, will present "Breaking Barriers in Local Government."

Mr. Menefee is the chief civil lawyer for the largest county in Texas. He is the first African American and the youngest person to serve in the position. Click here to read more about Mr. Menefee and the Harris County Attorney's Office.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022
11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Virtual Meeting Fee: $10.00 (click the drop-down menu below to select the virtual meeting fee). The virtual meeting link will be provided upon payment.

March Community Spotlight: Houston Public Library

March is National Reading Month

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In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday March is National Reading Month – a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Our March community spotlight speaker will be Jasmine Tran, Division Manager – Systemwide Programs Adult Services & International Services, for the Houston Public Library.

WPG Members and Friends are encouraged to bring one or two gently used children’s books to the meeting. The books will be donated to HPL and distributed through one of their Family Place library locations. Family Place Libraries focus on family literacy and offers programs and activities for young children and their parents or care givers at.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” --Dr. Seuss

Join WPG for its April luncheon as we hear from our guest speakers, Marilyn Burgess and Chris Daniel, regarding the Harris County District Clerk's Office.

Marilyn Burgess (D) is Harris County District Clerk. Her current term ends on December 31, 2022. She is running for re-election for Harris County District Clerk in Texas and is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 1, 2022.

Chris Daniel (R) is running for election for Harris County District Clerk. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022 and has advanced from the Republican primary on March 1, 2022. Mr. Daniel was the Harris County District Clerk from 2011 - 2019.

Luncheon attendees are encouraged to support our April Community Spotlight charities, Dress for Success and Career Gear, by bringing gently used career clothing to the April luncheon. Read more below in our Community Spotlight section.

Thursday, April 7, 2022
11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Gloria's Latin Cuisine

2616 Louisiana St

Houston, TX 77006

Complimentary Valet Parking

RSVP TODAY!

April Community Spotlight: Dress for Success and Career Gear

Donations: gently used business attire for men and women

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The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Career Gear is a national non-profit organization that builds strong families and communities by empowering low-income men to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency.

WPG Members and Friends are encouraged to bring gently used clothing for men and women to our April luncheon on April 7. Please have all items clean, pressed, and on hangers.

RSVP for the luncheon today!

Read more about Dress for Success Houston and Career Gear Houston.

Join WPG for its Monthly Luncheon, on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at The Westin Houston Downtown, 1520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm, valet parking available. Our featured guest is City of Houston Council Member Sallie Alcorn, At-Large Position 5.

Ms. Alcorn was elected to Houston City Council in December 2019. As an at-large representative, she’s focused on issues affecting residents citywide – budget, transportation, infrastructure, public safety. As chair of the Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee, she has zeroed in on matters impacting the quality of life in Houston neighborhoods – illegal dumping, regulation of hazardous materials in residential areas, bar/nightclub-related nuisances, stray animals. Sallie was also appointed by Mayor Turner to the board of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and an alternate position on H-GAC’s Transportation Policy Council where she gained insight into how the city works with its many partners toward improvements for the region.

To learn more about Ms. Alcorn, click on her photo above.

Also, the winners of the WPG Community Grant and Spring Scholarship will be recognized during the luncheon. The winners will be announced soon! Please stay tuned!

Thursday, May 5, 2022
11:45 am - 1:00 pm

The Westin Downtown

1520 Texas Avenue

Houston, TX 77002

Valet and Metered Parking Available

RSVP TODAY!

Women Professionals in Government

Women Professionals in Government

September 2021

Dr. Laura Murillo

October 2021

Anya Hernandez-Nickerson

November 2021

Martina Lemond Dixon

December Holiday & Scholarship Luncheon 2021

Sally S. Vardy

2022 February Black History Luncheon (virtual only)

Christian Menefee Harris County Attorney

March 2022 Luncheon

March Community Spotlight: Houston Public Library

March is National Reading Month

April 2022 Luncheon

April Community Spotlight: Dress for Success and Career Gear

Donations: gently used business attire for men and women

May 2022 Luncheon

Sallie Alcorn