BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Maritime Center & Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Houston Maritime Center & Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://houstonmaritime.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Maritime Center & Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T181929 CREATED:20251203T170551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183245Z UID:39749-1773338400-1773349200@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Annual Celebration Dinner DESCRIPTION:Support the Houston Maritime Center & Museum’s annual fundraising dinner “Set Sail: Charting New Horizons!” This signature event will take place on March 12\, 2026 and honor Judge Ed Emmett\, a longstanding HMCM Trustee\, distinguished public servant\, and respected community leader. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Honoring Judge Ed EmmettEvent Chairs: Vincent DiCosimo & Ned HolmesThursday\, March 12 at 6pmRiver Oaks Country ClubTickets Required \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebration Dinner Silent Auction\n \n Join the Auction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Honoring Houston Icon and Longtime Friend\, HMCM Trustee Judge Ed Emmett\n\nJudge Ed Emmett has long been recognized as a leader who brings integrity\, steady judgment\, and true public service to everything he does. Throughout a distinguished career\, he has earned the respect of the community for his thoughtful decision-making\, ethical leadership\, and unwavering commitment to doing what is right—especially when it matters most. His work has strengthened the institutions that support our region and has helped shape Houston’s continued growth with clarity\, fairness\, and purpose. \nBeyond his service\, Judge Emmett is admired for the character he brings to every conversation—measured\, humble\, and deeply people-centered. Whether guiding complex challenges or championing the needs of the community\, he leads with a calm confidence rooted in principle. His legacy reflects a lifetime of putting others first\, and his example continues to inspire the next generation of civic leadership. \nWhen not competing on the tennis court\, or spending time with family and friends\, Judge Emmett enjoys staying connected to the stories and places that make Houston extraordinary—supporting local organizations\, celebrating the city’s rich history\, and encouraging meaningful community progress. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOARD OF TRUSTEES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Officers:\nJosh Sebastian – Chair | Ruthie Porterfield – Vice Chair | Thomas M. Wright – Treasurer | Renee Klimczak – Secretary | Darren Shelton – At-Large \nTrustees:\nMaria Aguirre | Ed Carr | Vincent DiCosimo | Mike Dumas | Judge Ed Emmett | Mary Elizabeth Hahnfeld Hahnfeld | Marco Poisler | Pat Pollard | Derrick Thomas | Captain Clint Winegar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Crew:\nSara Howell – President | Brian Cosgrove – Director of Operations | Pip McCormick – Director of Education | Michael Garcia – Customer Relationship Manager | Margaret Kidd – Special Advisor\, Strategy and Education | Stefany Brady – Special Advisor\, Museum Design | Captain Lou Vest – Special Advisor\, Arts | Ivy Tran – Administrative Assistant\n \n \n \n \n \n DOCENTS:\nSteve Dittrich | Whit Drake | Alfonso Duncan | Peter Jensen | Roald Lokken | Burt Reckles | Milt Rose\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set Sail 2026: Charting New Horizons — Underwriters\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanda Deck / Weather Deck:\nBay Houston Towing | Enterprise Products | Callan Marine | Sara and Brad Howell | Port Houston | TARGA Resources | Tellepsen Family \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Promenade Deck:\nEnergy Transfer | Enstructure | Mary Elizabeth Hahnfeld / Ruthie Porterfield | Houston Pilots | Alan Robb / South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District ILA | ABS | Michael Dumas / Renee Klimczak | Brad Freels / Midway | Greater Houston Port Bureau | Kay and Ned Holmes | HUB International | Carol and Peter Jensen | Erika Lindberg and Joshua Sebastian | San Jacinto College | UTC Overseas | Vopak | West Gulf Maritime Association | Connie and Tommy Wright URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/annual-celebration-dinner/ LOCATION:River Oaks Country Club\, 1600 River Oaks Boulevard\, Houston\, 77019\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Annual-Celebration-Social-Ad-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR