[Event] Listen to Oliver Luck (Pres./GM of Dynamo, former Oiler) at luncheon

Guys, my Uncle is organizing this (or maybe helping organize..I can't remember the details anymore) But I thought it'd be cool for some of the board...got his permission to post it. Here ya go!



A lot of details are below, and you should read them. But the basic info for the lazy ones..

What: Listen to Oliver Luck, President & GM of the Dynamo speak on Sports & Entrepreneurship and the Founding of the Houston Dynamo.
When: This coming Monday, January 15, 2007
Where: La Colombe d' Or
Grand Ball Room
3410 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006

Price: $40 if you sign up online general admission, $20 sign up online for students (unless you're a member of TiE)
*Price is $10 more if you choose NOT to sign up online on the website near the bottom (i.e. if you choose e-mail or fax)

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www.TiEHouston.org
"Focusing on entrepreneurship through networking and mentoring."


Mr. Oliver Luck
President & GM,
Houston Dynamo

January 15th, 2007


TOPIC:
"Sports and Entrepreneurship and the Founding of the Houston Dynamo"

Come join TIE for a special event with Oliver Luck, President and General Manager of the 2006 Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup Champions Houston Dynamo. The team is coming off not only an inaugural season but a championship as well. Having conquered the Western Conference Title and the MLS Cup Championship, the Dynamo organization has raised the bar for Houston's professional sports industry.

Mr. Luck will be speaking on "Sports and Entrepreneurship and the Founding of the Houston Dynamo". In addition, he will also share his experience as the President/CEO of NFL Europe which he helped start-up. Mr. Luck will also discuss how companies can do business with the Houston Dynamo and the MLS.


Monday January 15th, 2007
La Colombe d'Or
3410 Montrose Blvd. / Houston, Texas
(713) 524-7999

11:30 am - Registration / Networking
12:15 pm - Lunch
12:45 pm - Mr. Oliver Luck


Charter Sponsor
http://www.taraenergy.com/

Chapter Sponsor
http://www.continental.com/

Silver Sponsor
http://www.outsourcegc.com/

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Oliver Luck comes from an extensive sports background. His prior positions include the following:
-CEO, Harris County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA)
-Led financing, construction, and management oversight of the three large sports and entertainment venues in Houston: Minute Maid Park, home of the
Houston Astros; Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Comets, and Aeros
-VP, Business Development, National Football League (NFL)
-President & CEO, NFL Europe
-Led the start-up of NFL Europe
-Quarterback, Houston Oilers
-Quarterback, West Virginia University

Mr. Luck has a J.D. from the University of Texas, a B.A. from West Virginia University and was recently elected to the Academic All-American Hall of Fame.


The Venue
http://www.lacolombedor.com/

Built in 1923, the Fondren Mansion is a distinguished Texas historical landmark. As home to a Luxury Hotel, La Colombe d'Or epitomizes Southern French Hospitality and elegance

La Colombe d' Or
Grand Ball Room
3410 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Enter from Yoakum Street (west side of the Hotel)

For a map, visit: http://www.houstonplanning forum.com/Luncheon.html

Complimentary Valet Parking.



Membership Information


TiE Charter Memberships
$1500/Year

General Memberships
$100/Year

Email: dale@amchouston.com for an application


TiE Charter Members: No Charge (Please RSVP by replying to this email)

Save $10 if you sign up online

General Members: $35 $25 (Online)
Affiliated Members: $35 $25 (Online)
Visitors: $50 $40 (Online)
Students: $30 $20 (Online)

Payment information must accompany all reservations. Reservations without payment information will not be honored.

To Make Reservations:

(1) Reply to this email & fill in reservation form below

(2) Print completed form and fax to: (713) 839-1453

(3) Click here to sign up Online (Save Money when signing up online)

Credit Card Information MUST accompany the Reservation

[***If you need to use options 1 or 2, e-mail me through the board, and I will get you the form you need. But you might as well sign up online and save the $10..]

Association Management Contractors
Questions and Membership Information:
Dale Wilkins / (713) 839-0808