Good afternoon everyone,
Let’s go on a cruise together. Tourquoise-colored, crystal-clear waters; adult beverages with little paper parasols; all-you-can eat buffets; relaxing massages on island beaches. I could go on and on, but the ship board experience that I want to tell you about is really not that kind of cruise. In fact, this ship sits stationary in her muddy Ship Channel berth at the San Jacinto State Historic Site and hasn’t moved for decades. The Battleship TEXAS (BB-35) doesn’t need to go anywhere to fascinate us with her sheer size, magnificant constuction and years of active duty history. Just stand on the banks of the Ship Channel and be awed by the only remaining battleship that saw action in both world wars.
We’ve been invited by the Battleship staff (Stephanie, Sarah and Sarah) to visit the 100+ year old warship. No standing on the banks for us! Please mark Monday, January 23, 2017 on your calendar as the next SETMA meeting to be held on the Battleship TEXAS.
Meeting Agenda:
Monday, January 23, 2017
10:00 am sign-in and meet & greet
10:30 am short business meeting and program
Stay for a tour of the site
Join your friends for a Dutch-treat lunch
Continue the fun and conversation
3523 Independence Parkway South
La Porte, TX 77571
281-479-2431
Directions:
From the north - Take Interstate 45 south or 59 south to Beltway 8, Sam Houston Tollway, or continue south to Highway 610. Take Beltway 8 or Loop 610 east, and then south, crossing the Houston Ship Channel. Exit Highway 225 east, Texas Independence Highway, to La Porte. Exit Independence Parkway/Battleground Road and turn left. When the road divides into two roads, remain in the left lane, continue through the tall stone park gates, and turn right into the park.
From the south - Take I-45 north to Beltway 8, Sam Houston Tollway. Take Beltway 8 east, and then north. Exit Highway 225 east, Texas Independence Highway, to La Porte. Exit Independence Parkway/Battleground Road and turn left. When the road divides into two roads, remain in the left lane, continue through the tall stone park gates, and turn right into the park.
From the east - Take I-10 west to Crosby-Lynchburg Road, exit south, crossing the Houston Ship Channel by the Lynchburg Ferry to Battleground Road. Turn left into the park for the monument.
Or, you can take I-10 west to Highway 146 south, crossing the Houston Ship Channel by the Fred Hartman Bridge. Exit Highway 225 west, Texas Independence Highway. Exit Independence Parkway/Battleground Road and turn right. When the road divides into two roads, remain in the left lane, continue through the tall stone park gates, and turn right into the park.
Or, you can take I-10 west to Highway 146 south, crossing the Houston Ship Channel by the Fred Hartman Bridge. Exit Highway 225 west, Texas Independence Highway. Exit Independence Parkway/Battleground Road and turn right. When the road divides into two roads, remain in the left lane, continue through the tall stone park gates, and turn right into the park.
From the west - Take I-10 east to Highway 610, east loop, or continue east to Beltway 8, east loop, Sam Houston Tollway. Take Loop 610 or Beltway 8 south, crossing the Houston Ship Channel. Exit Highway 225 east, Texas Independence Highway, to La Porte. Exit Independence Parkway/Battleground Road and turn left. When the road divides into two roads, remain in the left lane, continue through the tall stone park gates, and turn right into the park.
If you are new to SETMA or just a little behind with some tasks, 2017 dues will be due in January. I’ve attached a membership/dues form to make it easy for you. Treasurer Michelle Cate is yearning to accept your checks or cash. She loves handling our cash and checks in large numbers every year. Make her a happy treasurer. For those who unfortunately can’t be with us in La Porte, please send a check made out to SETMA to Michelle Cate / McFaddin Ward House / 725 Third Street / Beaumont, Texas / 77701-1629 / Tel: 409-832-1906 / email: mcate@mcfaddin-ward.org $25.00 for an institution and $15.00 for an individual.
Thank you very much.
I hope to see you in January; bring a friend or two or three.
Regards,
Susan, SETMA President
Susan Smyer
City of Houston, Dept. of Public Works & Engineering
Public Utilities Division, Business Support Branch
WaterWorks Education Center
12121 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.
Humble, Texas 77396
Office: 832-395-3783