Please note, this is a one time ONLY email invitation to selected Power Mart Conference attendees.  If you are available and in Houston in December, please join us at our Techxans Energy  Holiday Mixer.

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Our December Holiday Party is hosted by:

 > Association of Information Technology Professional (www.aitphouston.org)
 > Association for Women In Computing ( www.awchouston.org )
 > Digital Eve ( www.digitaleve.com/houston/index.php )
 > Greater Houston Partnership ( www.houston.org )
 > Houston Java User Group ( www.hjug.org )
 > MIT Enterprise Forum of Texas ( www.mitforumtexas.org)
 > Techxans (www.techxans.org)
 > Women In Technology International ( http://www.witi.org )

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From: Lisa Hoot, Coordinator of Techxans Networking Social

You and your guests  are cordially invited to attend Techxans Holiday Party

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 IT'S ALL ABOUT PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
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WHAT: Techxans Holiday Party
        Happy Holiday!  Come join us to celebrate this Holiday Season!
        Don't miss this great opportunity to network with members from
        leading Houston technology associations.  Have fun, meet old
        friends, and make new ones.
        >> RSVP ONLINE: www.techxans.org/signup/holidaypartysignup.htm

WHEN: Thursday, December 13, 2001 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

WHERE:  Gatsby Social Club
                    2540 University Blvd.   (713) 874-1310

WHO:  Techxans welcome all Technology and Industry
       Executives, CEO, CIO, VP, Directors, Analysts, Consultants,
       and Business Professionals!!  Dates Are Welcome!!
       >> INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & COWORKERS <<
       >> RSVP ONLINE: www.techxans.org/signup/holidaypartysignup.htm

DRESS:  Cocktail or Business

ADMISSION:  $10.00 (Cash or Check)  - a percentage of the admission
                         will be donated to selected charity

GET:    One (1) Free Drink / Appetizer / Win Cool Door Prizes

CORPORATE SPONSOR:
 > Applied Computer Research  ( http://www.acrhq.com)

EVENT SPONSOR:
 > Southwest Bio Conference - December 4-5 @Hyatt Downtown
       ( http://www.biosouthwest.com)

MEDIA SPONSOR:
 > Houston Business Journal
       ( http://bizjournals.bcentral.com/houston/ )

DONATION BENEFITING:
 > "Variety - The Children's Charity
        ( http://www.usvariety.org/main.html )


>> About Techxans (Networking Social Host)
The purpose of Techxans is to promote networking and community
among the professionals in Houston by providing an entertaining
environments for business, technology professionals, and
entrepreneurs to build new friendships, alliances and resources.
Each month we host "Happy Hours" that further promote networking
and social activities.  Join us by registering for our mailing
& invite list. This will allow us to notify you about our events.
Click to www.Techxans.org

>> Applied Computer Research  ( Major Corporate Sponsor )
Increase Your Sales And Marketing Assets!
Since 1972, the Directory of Top Computer Executives has been
the source that computer industry marketers turn to for up-to-date IT
management information. The Directory gives you immediate access to
more than 48,000 key decision makers at over 24,000 of the largest
U.S. and Canadian IT organizations. Plus, over 1,200 new sites are
added each year.
For more information, please visit - www.acrhq.com

>> Association of Information Technology Professional ( Co-Host )
AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology (IT) leadership and
education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. AITP
provides quality IT related education, information on relevant IT issues and
forums for networking with experienced peers and other IT professionals.
For more information, please visit - www.aitphouston.org

>> Association For Women In Computing ( Co-Host )
AWC's mission is to provide for the technical professional development of
computing specialists and to provide a formidable network, which is a source
of education, expert information and career opportunities for its members.
For more information, please visit - www.awchouston.org

>> Digital Eve ( Co-Host )
Houston's resource for women interested in technology and living a digital
lifestyle! We are part of an international, non-profit women's networking
group who are here to encourage, educate and empower women of all ages,
education levels and various interests in technology and new media.
For more information, please visit - www.digitalevehouston.org

>> Greater Houston Partnership ( Co-Host )
Do you want to be part of the tech community's voice by serving
as the eyes and ears of the local technology community?
Get involved with the Emerging Business Council by contacting
Linda Flores Olson at lfloresolson@houston.org or 713-844-3682.
For more information, please visit - www.houston.org

>> Houston Java User Group ( Co-Host )
HJUG is dedicated to the use of the Java(TM) Technology and Lifestyle.
We are one of the many Java User Groups worldwide. All of the HJUG
events, study groups and meetings are FREE to all Java enthusiasts. HJUG
has been created to satisfy all the educational needs about Java for all
levels. Therefore, HJUG proposes technical meetings, business meetings,
and study groups about Java.
For more information, please visit - www.hjug.org

>> MIT Enterprise Forum of Texas ( Co-Host )
Since 1984, the MIT Enterprise Forum of Texas, based in Houston,
Texas, has offered a basic group of services, which includes professional
seminars, start-up clinics, business plan workshops, case presentations,
and networking opportunities with peers, business specialists and venture
capitalists. Most of the local events are held at the Houston Engineering
and Scientific Society (HESS) building.
For more information, please visit - www.mitforumtexas.org

>> Women In Technology International ( Co-Host )
For more than a decade, WITI has successfully provided women in
technology inspiration, education, conferences, on-line services,
publications and an exceptional worldwide network of resources.
WITI is the first and only international organization solely dedicated to
advancing women through technology.  WITI's expansion includes the
development of web-based tools, products and services, innovative
support to women entrepreneurs, early-stage ventures, education,
technology centers, and media networks.
For more information, please visit - www.witi.org

>> About Southwest Bio conference (Event Sponsor)
December 4 - 5, 2001  Hyatt Regency Downtown Houston
The Southwest BIO Venture Conference and Symposium is one of the
nation's premier biotech and health science venture events.  This two-day
event will combine a venture educational symposium with an opportunity
for linking investors and related financial organizations with select
ventures in biotechnology, healthcare services, medical devices and
life sciences.  If you have an interest in emerging companies in the
biotechnology and health science industry, you need to attend.
Visit - www.biosouthwest.com


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