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    • 11 Jun 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Bay Oaks Country Club
    Register

    Thursday, June 11th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

    14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

    We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club and lunch will be served.

    The Topic:


    Love ’Em Anyway: Leadership Beyond Performative Culture with Deidre Bradley

    In this engaging and honest session, HR executive Deidre Bradley explores how authentic workplace culture is built not through perks and slogans, but through the way leaders navigate difficult conversations, accountability, conflict, and human complexity. Attendees will leave with practical insights on balancing compassion with standards while leading people well — especially when it’s hard.

    Meeting Agenda:

    • 11:30-12:00 Check-in / Networking / Announcements / Lunch
    • 12:00-1:00 Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A

    Registration:

    Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

    For on-site luncheon, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

    • $38 TXBA SHRM Member
    • $48 Non-Member / Guest
    • $20 Student

    Speaker Information:

    Deidre Bradley is an HR executive, leadership speaker, and consultant with extensive experience leading talent strategy, employee relations, and HR operations within complex healthcare environments.

    Known for her authentic and people-centered approach to leadership, Deidre speaks on workplace culture, accountability, emotional intelligence, and the realities of leading people through difficult moments.  

    • 16 Jul 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Bay Oaks Country Club
    Register

    Thursday, July 16th from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

    We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club, where a full breakfast and coffee will be served.

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    The Topic:

    Coming soon!


    Learning Objectives:


    Meeting Agenda:

    • 7:30 AM - Check-in / Networking begins
    • 8:00 AM - Breakfast service / Announcements
    • 8:30 AM - Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A
    • 9:30 AM - End of Session
    Re-certification credits are available for this event (1 SHRM PDC; 1 hour HRCI) and will be shared with attendees after the meeting.


    Registration:

    Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

    For on-site breakfast, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

    • $38 TXBA SHRM Member
    • $48 Non-Member / Guest
    • $20 Student


      Speaker Information:

      • 13 Aug 2026
      • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Bay Oaks Country Club
      Register

      Thursday, August 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

      14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

      We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club and lunch will be served.

      The Topic:

      Coming soon!

      Session Objectives:

      Meeting Agenda:

      • 11:30-12:00 Check-in / Networking / Announcements / Lunch
      • 12:00-1:00 Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A

      Registration:

      Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

      For on-site luncheon, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

      • $38 TXBA SHRM Member
      • $48 Non-Member / Guest
      • $20 Student

      Speaker Information:


      • 10 Sep 2026
      • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
      • Bay Oaks Country Club
      Register

      Thursday, September 10th from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

      14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

      We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club, where a full breakfast and coffee will be served.

      __________________________________________

      The Topic:

      Coming soon!


      Learning Objectives:


      Meeting Agenda:

      • 7:30 AM - Check-in / Networking begins
      • 8:00 AM - Breakfast service / Announcements
      • 8:30 AM - Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A
      • 9:30 AM - End of Session
      Re-certification credits are available for this event (1 SHRM PDC; 1 hour HRCI) and will be shared with attendees after the meeting.


      Registration:

      Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

      For on-site breakfast, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

      • $38 TXBA SHRM Member
      • $48 Non-Member / Guest
      • $20 Student


        Speaker Information:

        • 12 Nov 2026
        • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
        • Bay Oaks Country Club
        Register

        Thursday, November 12th from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

        14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

        We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club, where a full breakfast and coffee will be served.

        __________________________________________

        The Topic:

        Coming soon!


        Learning Objectives:


        Meeting Agenda:

        • 7:30 AM - Check-in / Networking begins
        • 8:00 AM - Breakfast service / Announcements
        • 8:30 AM - Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A
        • 9:30 AM - End of Session
        Re-certification credits are available for this event (1 SHRM PDC; 1 hour HRCI) and will be shared with attendees after the meeting.


        Registration:

        Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

        For on-site breakfast, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

        • $38 TXBA SHRM Member
        • $48 Non-Member / Guest
        • $20 Student


          Speaker Information:

          • 10 Dec 2026
          • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
          • Bay Oaks Country Club
          Register

          Thursday, December 10th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

          14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

          We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club and lunch will be served.

          The Topic:

          Coming soon!

          Session Objectives:

          Meeting Agenda:

          • 11:30-12:00 Check-in / Networking / Announcements / Lunch
          • 12:00-1:00 Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A

          Registration:

          Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

          For on-site luncheon, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

          • $38 TXBA SHRM Member
          • $48 Non-Member / Guest
          • $20 Student

          Speaker Information:


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