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Gulf Coast Chapter

The geographic area served consists of the Texas Gulf Coast Region based in the Greater Houston area and extending north to Bryan, south to Matagorda, west to Columbus and east to Orange. Area school districts served »

Regional Director: Donna Robinson, CMM, CMP

SAVE THE DATE!

Sporting Clays Event

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Greater Houston Sports Club
6700 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Registration opens at 11:30 AM
Lunch at noon
Safety Briefing at 12:45 PM
Tournament begins at 1:00 PM
Awards + Raffles | Post Shoot Refreshments

More information will be available soon.

2027 Southern Regional Conference

April 19-22, 2027
Little Rock Marriott
Little Rock, AR

Click here for more information and to register for the conference. Call for Speakers, Sponsorship Opportunities, Exhibitors and Summit Award are open.

February 2026 Issue »