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WPG Kicks Off its Modeling Excellence Series
Aug 15th, 2007

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Media Contact:
Maria Vera
WPG Media Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
713.881.3278
mvera@houstontranstar.org

Women Professionals in Government Kicks Off Its “Modeling Excellence” Series
Women’s networking event provides keys to success working in the government and in private/public industry

Houston, Texas (Sept. 6, 2007) Don’t miss this year’s Women Professionals in Government (WPG) first networking luncheon for the 2007-2008 season, Sept. 6, 2007 at The Houston Club.

WPG, a women’s professional organization, meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at The Houston Club, at a networking luncheon which hosts speaker presentations.

“This year’s speaker presentation theme is Modeling Excellence,” said Montecella Flaniken, 2nd Vice-President of the WPG. “Join us to hear about how women are making strides in their respective communities by modeling excellence by example.”

Kicking off the “Modeling Excellence” speaker’s series is Tracye McDaniel. McDaniel currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Greater Houston Partnership, a post she has held since June 2006. Previously, McDaniel served as executive director for the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division (EDT), spearheading economic development and tourism operations for the State of Texas. During her tenure with the State of Texas, she was a part of three gubernatorial administrations: Gov. Ann Richards, Gov. George W. Bush and Gov. Rick Perry.

WPG was organized 26 years ago to provide knowledge, skills, and support for women working in the public sector and all related fields career growth. The organization expanded its mission to also provide scholarships to young women pursuing degrees in public service and to provide grants to non-profits serving women and children within the Greater Houston area.

To RSVP for the luncheon and other information, go online to www.WPGHouston.org.

About WPG
The WPG invites all women with positions in city, county, state or federal government and women having positions in the private sector that deal with government at any level to attend its meetings and join its organization. Monthly meetings begin at 12:00 p.m. with a lunch buffet. These meetings are held at The Houston Club, Grill Room, 811 Rusk. The WPG was founded in 1981, and has 501(c)3 tax exempt status. As a charitable foundation WPG is able to receive contributions from individuals, member organizations, gifts and special fund raisers for scholarships and grants. For information about WPG, please send email to info@wpghouston.org.

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_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Media Contact: Maria Vera WPG Media Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 713.881.3278 mvera@houstontranstar.org Women Professionals in Government Kicks Off Its “Modeling Excellence” Series Women’s networking event provides keys to success working in the government and in private/public industry Houston, Texas (Sept. 6, 2007) Don’t miss this year’s Women Professionals in Government (WPG) first networking luncheon for the 2007-2008 season, Sept. 6, 2007 at The Houston Club. WPG, a women’s professional organization, meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at The Houston Club, at a networking luncheon which hosts speaker presentations. “This year’s speaker presentation theme is Modeling Excellence,” said Montecella Flaniken, 2nd Vice-President of the WPG. “Join us to hear about how women are making strides in their respective communities by modeling excellence by example.” Kicking off the “Modeling Excellence” speaker’s series is Tracye McDaniel. McDaniel currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Greater Houston Partnership, a post she has held since June 2006. Previously, McDaniel served as executive director for the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division (EDT), spearheading economic development and tourism operations for the State of Texas. During her tenure with the State of Texas, she was a part of three gubernatorial administrations: Gov. Ann Richards, Gov. George W. Bush and Gov. Rick Perry. WPG was organized 26 years ago to provide knowledge, skills, and support for women working in the public sector and all related fields career growth. The organization expanded its mission to also provide scholarships to young women pursuing degrees in public service and to provide grants to non-profits serving women and children within the Greater Houston area. To RSVP for the luncheon and other information, go online to www.WPGHouston.org. About WPG The WPG invites all women with positions in city, county, state or federal government and women having positions in the private sector that deal with government at any level to attend its meetings and join its organization. Monthly meetings begin at 12:00 p.m. with a lunch buffet. These meetings are held at The Houston Club, Grill Room, 811 Rusk. The WPG was founded in 1981, and has 501(c)3 tax exempt status. As a charitable foundation WPG is able to receive contributions from individuals, member organizations, gifts and special fund raisers for scholarships and grants. For information about WPG, please send email to info@wpghouston.org.
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