What Is the Texas Gulf Coast Council?

In NMA, the Council is the next level up from the Chapter. The Texas Gulf Coast Council (TGCC) (NMA #c240) is a group of five chapters in the Houston area that facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among its member chapters, and sponsors events to support the chapters and their members.  Chapters involved in the TGCC are United Space Alliance Leadership Association (USALA), Johnson Space Center NMA (JSC NMA), Wyle Leadership Association (WLA), Bastion Employee Leadership Association (BELA), and American Valve & Hydrant Leadership Development Association (AVHLDA).

The TGCC usually meets quarterly, as called by the Council President. When conducted, the meeting is held at 11:30 am at the USA Building (1150 Gemini) Auditorium unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Delegates and any interested chapter members are cordially invited. F or upcoming meeting information, contact the TGCC Secretary, Sandra Culpepper (281-280-6791) or E-mail her at:

sandra.l.culpepper@usa-spaceops.com.

• February 19, 2011, 9:00am  - AVHLDA Speech Contest

• February 24, 2011, 6:00pm  - USALA Speech Contest

• February 24, 2011, 5:00pm  - WLA Speech Contest

• March 5, 2011, Time TBD - BELA Speech Contest

• March 26, 2011, 11:00am - TGCC Speech Contest (Contestant arrival by 10:30pm SHARP; no exceptions)

• April 1, 2011 – Manager of the Year nominations due to Koy Guilbeau, TGCC President

• April 15, 2011 – Deadline for Entries to National for Executive of the Year, Hall of Fame, Member of the Year

• May 1, 2011 – Publications Contest Deadline to National

• May 12, 2011 – TGCC Board Meeting & 2011-2012 TGCC Officer Elections

• June 5-11, 2011 – Management Week In America (Manager of the Year presented

• July 1, 2011 – 2011-2012 Term Begins

TGCC Joint Chapter Meeting Featured NMA President Steve Bailey and
Presentation of Gold Knight to Janet Morris

Pictured is TGCC President Koy Guilbeau (AVHLDA) presenting the Gold Knight to Janet Morris (USALA).

With NMA National President Steve Bailey speaking, the night was a huge success!  NMA President Steve Bailey came to Houston to address the JCM, and a chapter meeting at American Valve & Hydrant (AVH).  While here, Steve was able to tour the Johnson Space Center and the AVH plant.  Steve’s presentation was well-received, and he spoke on our chapters’ successes and the change that is going on not only in USALA’s parent organization, but all chapters are experiencing a streamlining of processes, benefits, and personnel.  The night included the Gold Knight award being presented to USALA’s Janet Morris.

TGCC receives Outstanding Council Again at the National Conference!

Accepting the award for the council are:
Pictured l-r:  Clay Bailey (USALA), Wanda LaFleur (AVHLDA), Julie Campos (WLA), Gary Waits (USALA), Janet Morris (USALA), Fawn Nolen (BELA), Amy Spenrath (BELA), Carl Taylor (USALA), and Dave Stephens (AVHLDA)