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Networking

The Annual Meeting features many networking opportunities both at the Hyatt Regency Houston and elsewhere. Networking opportunities include programs during the Annual Meeting, such as the President’s Reception, Annual Banquet and the President’s Luncheon, along with off-site events – the Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, November 15 and the 3rd Annual SNAME Cup Sailing Regatta on Saturday, November 19.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Annual Golf Tournament
Wildcat Golf Course, Houston, TX

The 2011 SNAME Golf Tournament will be held at the Wildcat Golf Course located in Houston. Considered to be “like no other golf experience in the Southeast Texas area,” the preferred golf club of Houston's professional sports teams, Wildcat consists of two spectacular golf courses – designed by Roy Case –located just south of Houston


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
President's Reception
5:30pm to 8:00pm - Expo Hall

Included in Registration: Full Registration (Member, Under 32/Over 65 and Non Member), Authors and Students.
Separate Ticket:
- $70: One Day Registration (Thursday and Friday) and Spouse/Guest/Companion

Join President Ed Comstock and Executive Director Erik Seither as they both formally welcome members and attendees to the 2011 Annual Meeting. Peruse the Expo and network with colleagues, friends and meet the exhibitors while enjoying an array of various food stations and cash bars set-up throughout the Expo Hall. The event is included for attendees who have registered as Full Registration (Member, Under 32/Over 65 and Non Member), Authors and Students. Other attendees (One Day Registration (Thursday and Friday) and Spouse/Guest/Companion) are encouraged to purchase a ticket for $70 at online registration. All receive a single complementary drink ticket.


YP Networking Social
10:30pm - Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (Downtown Houston)
1201 Fannin Street - Houston, TX

Whether you are a "Young Professional," "Student," or "Young Professional @ <3," please join the Young Professionals in discovering Downtown Houston following the Students and YP Social at 10:30pm.  Join us at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (1201 Fannin Street) to enjoy a drink, live piano music and camaraderie during the first nite of the Houston Annual Meeting & Expo!



THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Annual Banquet
7:15pm to 9:30pm – Imperial East and Center, 3rd Floor

Not included in Registration except for Students.
Separate Ticket: 
- $125

The SNAME Annual Banquet, held this year on Thursday, November 17, is always a highlight of the Annual Meeting. Preceded by a hearty and well-attended reception, the banquet is the cornerstone of Annual Meeting activities. Good food, fine wine, and the fellowship of SNAME members from around the world combine to make the banquet a cant-miss event. Beyond the meal, the Banquet is where SNAME presents its highest award and honors, including SNAME medals to such as the David W. Taylor Medal, the Vice Admiral "Jerry" Land Medal, the Blakely Smith Medal and the Webb Medal. The Banquet will conclude with the remarks by the distinguished Banquet Keynote Speaker, Stephen M. Carmel, Senior Vice President Maritime Services at Maersk Line, Limited (MLL).

Attendees are also invited to the Pre-Banquet and Post-Banquet Receptions held in the Imperial West and Foyer, where guests can mingle pre and post Banquet. There is no charge to attend.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
President's Luncheon
12:30pm to 2:30pm – Imperial East and Center, 3rd Floor
Not included in Registration. Separate ticket for all attendees. The Society would like to better serve members attending the Annual Meeting by making sure that we have sufficient capacity to accommodate all those wishing to attend the President's Luncheon; therefore, we have instituted a separate registration ticket price for that event so that we may have a more accurate headcount for future planning purposes.

Separate Ticket:
- $10: Full Registration (Member, Under 32/Over 65 and Non Member), One Day Registration (Friday) and Authors
- $5: Students
- $45: One Day Registration (Thursday) and Spouse/Guest/Companion

Friday's Luncheon includes Lunch and the presentation of the 2011 William M. Kennedy Award for outstanding service and contribution in the development of systems and planning applying to shipbuilding and repair;and the 2011 Elmer L. Hann Award for the best paper presented at the Ship Production Symposium, November 3-5, 2010.  Lunch is followed by the Business Session of the Society. The President's Luncheon has traditionally concluded the formal conference of the Annual Meeting and includes Award Presentations.


Footy Yacht Regatta Design and Competition
4:30pm to 6:30pm – Hyatt Regency Pool, 6th Floor
Join us on Friday on the rooftop pool-side, 6th floor to witness the Footy Boat Regatta from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.  If you would like to participate in the Regatta and build your own boat according to the rules (http://footy.rcsailing.net/index.php), fill out the attached form before November 16.

There are three prizes you can win:
-Fastest Boat
-Best Technical Design
-People's Choice

During the Expo, the Footy's will be displayed in the exhibition hall.  Visitors are invited to vote for their personal favorite!  If you would like to join the race/design judging team, please contact Koos Hoefakker at c.m.hoefakker@marin.nl.

Cheer for YOUR footy fave, enjoy a drink at the cash bar and celebrate a beautiful Friday in Houston!

Alumni Events
See schedule for times and locations
 The SNAME Annual Meeting is a great time for graduates of Naval Architecture and Engineering programs to come together. If you are interested in helping organize an alumni event, contact Alana Anderson at (210) 499.5066.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
3rd Annual SNAME Cup Sailing Regatta
Houston Yacht Club, Houston, TX
The 3rd Annual SNAME Cup Sailing Regatta will be held on the waters of Galveston Bay where participants will sail out of the Houston Yacht Club. The races will be sailed in J22s and with a target of up to 5 races. There is a small fee to participate as individuals or on regatta teams, along with various sponsorship opportunities. The day’s event will culminate with a dinner highlighting the local Gulf Coast cuisine at the Houston Yacht Club, along with entertainment and the trophy presentation.

All proceeds raised at the Golf Tournament and the Sailing Regatta will go toward supporting the SNAME Scholarship Fund. Over $180,000 in scholarship awards to both Undergraduate and Graduate SNAME student members will be made by the Society for the 2011-2012 academic year. The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students since 1933. 

Please register online or contact Alana Anderson at (201) 499-5066 for more information. 

Alumni Events Page