Bring your Company to the ISA Houston Section Expo and Chili Cook Off and utilize this fall event to:
• Proceeds go towards the college scholarships program of the ISA Houston Section
• Showcase your products and services
• Get exposure to over 1,000 attendees
• Network with industry peers and meet potential customers
• Save money with Pre-registration if done on or before July 31, 2023, after July 31st all pricing will increase!
• Networking
• Meeting new business prospects
• Customer Appreciation Event
• Team Building
• Build Brand Awareness
• Community Involvement

We are sold out of booth space, we have a waitlist only, contact Amanda Hardy at Amanda@functionzinc.com  directly for more information.

Attendees can still register below.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE ISA EXPO & CHILI COOK OFF

Download Flyer Here

Note: Participation in the Cook Off is not mandatory

2023 Expo & Chili Cook Off Layout + Information & Registration Package

The ISA Houston Section looks forward to seeing you!

Registration & Information follows, please contact:

Amanda Hardy at Amanda@functionzinc.com  or cell 281-928-0462

Cost:

In-Person: $15 for ISA Members, $25 for non-members. Lunch is included in cost, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Virtual: Free for ISA Members, $5 for non-members.

Abstract:

The presentation will discuss fixed gas detector sensing technologies along with technical comparisons of diffusion-based and open path/line of sight instrument configurations. Optical flame detection and FGFD systems will also be discussed.

Presenter: Dave Opheim, Flame & Gas BDM, MSA Safety

Presenter Bio: Dave has served over 34 years in the high-hazard safety systems industry in a variety of professional roles including Field Service, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales. He currently serves as North America Business Development Manager, Fixed Gas and Flame Detection at MSA Safety.

Instructions:

Download and install Zoom software if necessary

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements

The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

Location:

Wood PLC (Stallion Building – 17325 Park Row, Houston, TX 77094.

Preferred visitor parking is surface parking located at the corner of Innovation Park Dr and Park Row with visitor entrance on that same side of the building)

Cost:

In-Person: $15 for ISA Members, $25 for non-members. Lunch is included in cost, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Virtual: Free for ISA Members, $5 for non-members.

Online attendees:
Download and install Zoom software if necessary
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

Abstract:

A presentation of commonly observed issues in fired equipment installations that impact safe and reliable operation of the equipment. Discussion of underlying principles, constraints, requirements and best practices in Fired Equipment Instrumentation Control and Protection.

Presenter: Brad Bonnette, Technical Authority, Wood System Integration – Americas

Brad Bonnette is the Technical Authority for Wood’s Systems Integration business and has over 35 years of experience in industrial processing, process control, control and safety systems, process operation and management including information technology management. He is licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Automation Cybersecurity Expert, and active member of ISA 84 standard subcommittees on Cybersecurity for SIS, Burner Management Systems, API 556 committees for control and protection of Process Heaters. Brad has been designing, implementing and troubleshooting fired equipment control and protection systems since the mid 1980s.

The Houston Young Professional Association Presents:

Effective Communication within an Organization

Have you ever wanted to hone in on your communication skills amongst your peers?

Do you work in a dynamic environment where you have to approach conversations differently?

Or do you simply want to learn how to take that leap and say “Hello” to someone you could see as a future mentor?

Join us for a brief Technical Discussion where we will give you some tips and tricks on how to develop yourself professionally in communicating with others.

Register here

Some topics to be covered include:

– Peer to peer conversations

– Email etiquette

– Soft Skills with customers

– Confidence in giving presentations

We will have additional allotment for any Q&A and time to network with others!

Presenter:

Virginia Essary, Compliance & Enforcement
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Abstract:

Professional Practice Update/Ethics: Updates on engineering and surveying ethics and Code of Conduct, Board Activities, rule and statutory changes, and general updates on Board initiatives.

Location: Parsons Inc (One Riverway Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77056)

Virtual Meeting Instructions:

Online attendees:
Download and install Zoom software if necessary
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pce6uqzoiH9wuiLl6TCU6B0sfLRmQU8Ir
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

Bring your Company to the ISA Houston Section Expo and Cajun Cook Off and utilize this fall event to:
• Proceeds go towards the college scholarships program of the ISA Houston Section
• Showcase your products and services
• Get exposure to over 600 attendees
• Network with industry peers and meet potential customers
• Networking
• Meeting new business prospects
• Customer Appreciation Event
• Team Building
• Build Brand Awareness
• Community Involvement

Note: Participation in the Cook Off is not mandatory

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE CAJUN COOK OFF

The ISA Houston Section looks forward to seeing you!

Registration & Information follows, please contact:

Amanda Hardy at Amanda@functionzinc.com  or cell 281-928-0462

Abstract:

This presentation describes an innovatively designed primary flow element and the calculation of flow by the ENERGY CORRELATION METHOD. It addresses several limitations of flow rate measurement by orifice flowmeters and other differential pressure devices. Some of those mechanical and performance limitations are; (a) maximum allowable differential pressure to limit bending of the plate; (b) requiring pseudo-fully developed velocity profile approaching the orifice plate; (c) minimum downstream straight run and distance of protruding secondary instruments downstream of the orifice plate; (d) edge sharpness of the plate bore; (e) effect of flow profile distortions on single point wall pressure taps; (f) only single phase clean fluids; (g) concentricity of the plate bore to the pipe axis; (h) long upstream-downstream meter runs; and (i) ability to perform diagnostics on the primary unit.

This presentation presents experimental data that demonstrates how an innovative design can address those limitations and achieve reliable and repeatable flow rate measurement capability by this Differential Pressure (DP) type flowmeter. This primary element can be installed to measure gas, liquid, steam, waste-water flows, and other fluids with known or predictable fluid properties (density and viscosity). With addition of two other instruments, this device can also measure multiphase fluid flows within current field accepted limits of measurement uncertainty. With addition of another DP transmitter, in the event of measurement anomaly due to changes in fluid properties, failure of mechanical setup, or instrumentation, the flow computer can alarm the operator.

Presenter:

Dave Bell – President, Bell Technologies

David (Dave) Bell has been the owner and Chief Technology Officer of Bell Technologies, LLC since its inception in 2010. He has been working with metering and control valve design, development, and sales for more than 50 years with companies such as Marathon Pipeline Co., Explorer Pipeline Co, M & J Valve Co, Daniel Systems, Puffer-Sweiven, and Precision General. In 1970, as Project Manager for Explorer Pipeline Co., Dave was instrumental in the design and installation of the pipeline stations start-ups. Dave has 11 patents to his name for new developments around flow technology and is currently a COGFM member of the API.

Instructions: 

Online attendees:
Download and install Zoom software if necessary
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudeqsrTorHtIS3PPXxjHqWgyTBjfMVTr1 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

Abstract:

This presentation will give a high level overview of Process Control, introduce PID Control, and review PID Loop tuning methods and examples. We will also have a Q&A session as time allows.

Location: TBD

Presenter: Matt Petras – Senior Controls Application Engineer, ControlSoft

Matt Petras received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron in 1993.  Since 1999 Matt has been a member of the Project Engineering team at ControlSoft Inc., in Highland Heights, Ohio.

As a senior controls application engineer at ControlSoft, Matt’s project experience includes PID loop tuning, control loop performance monitoring, model predictive control applications, and exposure to a multitude of different control systems.  His control applications have been implemented in a variety of process industries, including building products and materials, chemicals, food and beverage, glass, extrusion, HVAC, metals, mining, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, and water and wastewater treatment both in the US and internationally. Matt is known for providing exceptional service and exceeding customers’ expectations.

In addition to project engineering, Matt serves as one the training instructors for ControlSoft’s PID Loop Tuning, Advanced Process Control Techniques, and Model-based Control modular courses offered in-person and online throughout the calendar year.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his lovely wife and two children.

Online attendees:
Download and install Zoom software if necessary

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodOysqDMqGNzDbe43oHQqRd0KvhWsMZZj

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.

The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

This ISA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is happening Friday, April 14, 2023, @ The Clubs of Kingwood

8:30 AM shotgun start!

SPACE IS LIMITED this year as we can only take 144 golfers, 18 exhibitors on course!

Player Registration and Sponsorship options are below, Register by CLICKING HERE

Note: Registration to be a golfer is sold out! Only sponsorship options are available.

For further information or if you have any questions please contact Amanda Hardy 281-928-0462 / amanda@functionzinc.com , or Marc Lawson mlawson@tatanka-es.com , or Rusty Darsey 832-392-0762 /  RustyD@SafeEngr.com

For further information on Corporate Sponsorship bundle discounts and benefits, visit the Sponsorship page.

Foursome $900.00 Includes: (SOLD OUT)

• Goodie Bag
• Shared Cart
• Range Balls
• 18 Hole Green Fee
• Grab and go breakfast
• Awards Luncheon

Individual $225.00 Includes: (SOLD OUT)

• Goodie Bag
• Shared Cart
• Range Balls
• 18 Hole Green Fee
• Grab and go breakfast
• Awards Luncheon

2024 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities:

Title Sponsor $5000.00- (SOLD OUT)

• Includes Three (3) Four person teams
• Company Logo on Balls in the golfers’ bags, up to 120 golfers
• Title Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Eight (8) premium hole sponsorships with signage at tournament
• Exhibit on Course set up option
• Reserved seating table at Awards Luncheon
• Recognition & award presentation at ceremony
• Logo on event Signage

Platinum Sponsor $3500

• Includes 2 four person teams
• Logo on all carts
• 4 Hole signs
• logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blast
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon

Golf Cart Sponsor $2500.00(MAX 1)

• Includes One (1) Four person team
• Your organizations logo on all carts
• Golf Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blast
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon
• Recognition & award presentation at ceremony

Beverage Cart Sponsors $1000.00(MAX 2)

• Company Logo on Beverage Carts
• Included 2 golfers
• Beverage Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Event Signage

Exhibit on Course $900.00 (SOLD OUT)

• Your organizations logo on hole sign
• Display on Course you may bring your company tent, products and give-a-ways, food non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol must be purchased through Kingwood Country Club.
• Exhibit Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon & lunch provide for your team managing the tent
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Golfer Gift Sponsor$3000.00(MAX 2)

• Company Logo on golfers gift, examples are hat, yeti or shirt
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Awards Luncheon Sponsor $2000

Option to set up booth in club house showcase products and services

Networking with golfers

• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony

 DJ Sponsor  $1500

            Includes 2 golfers

            Logo by DJ area

• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Bloody Mary bar & Breakfast Sponsor $500

Option to set up booth in club house showcase products and services

Networking with golfers

• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Must provide alcohol and purchase from the course

Mulligan Sponsor $300.00

• Company Logo on all Mulligan cards purchased by golf teams
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Putting Contest Sponsor $250.00+ Donation for Contest item (MAX 1) (SOLD OUT)

• Company Logo signage at event contest area
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Scoreboard Sponsor $400 (MAX 1)

• Company Logo signage at scoreboard area
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Longest Drive Sponsor $250 (MAX 1)- Must supply prize for winner

• Company Logo signage at longest drive hole
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Closest to Pin Sponsor $250 (MAX 1)-Must supply prize for winner

• Company Logo signage at Closest to Pin hole
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Driving Range $200

• Company Logo signage at driving range area
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Hole Sponsor $200

• Company Logo signage at hole
• Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony