Houston Chapter

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Veiled
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Wow, we definitely have enough interest to reboot a chapter.

2 Montrose, 2 Heights, one Woodlands, and I'm in the med center. What is the best way for us to hammer out a date and place to meet? Email, PM, forum, text...?
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Re: Houston Chapter

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In this thread out / I’m the open! I’m upcoming. Saturday mid morning to afternoon works best for me.
Chant
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Hi All - another Heights person here. Would love to participate.
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Goldfinger
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Sugar Land, TX member here. I attended the first 8-10 meetings when the Houston chapter was founded in 2007. Heights, Galleria, Energy Corridor, downtown areas work for me. Weekends are better time-wise.

I'd love to attend some meetings again.

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Veiled
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Re: Houston Chapter

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The Houston chapter will be having a meeting after a hiatus.

Saturday April 14, 2023
Time: 3 PM Central - 5 PM
Location: the Original Ragin Cajun, 4302 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027
We currently expect 4-5 people. For those who have not RSVP'd in the GroupMe, please RSVP to Veiled via PM or quote-reply here.
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Veiled
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Thanks to all who came out to our meeting today. Because of the relatively short notice, we had 5 attendees. We now have many more persons who have been added to a GroupMe and we will discuss possible future topics, dates, times, and locations there. To receive the link to the GroupMe, please PM or quote-reply (and I will PM it to you).

I don't know what quorum is required to officially become a chapter (again?) but regardless, there is a large handful of us who hope to get together to discuss topics of mutual interest.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Three interested family members in Katy / Fulshear Area.

Just arrived from out-of-state.

Eager to participate.

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Re: Houston Chapter

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newcollegeman wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:48 am Three interested family members in Katy / Fulshear Area.

Just arrived from out-of-state.

Eager to participate.

newcollegeman
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Re: Houston Chapter

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We may have our next Houston meet up later this month (20 or 21). Happy to have others in the area join either the meet up and/or our group convo to discuss dates, topics etc. Drop me a pm if interested !
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Inner Looper (Memorial Park area) interested, would love to get notification other than just seeing it on the forum.
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Allan wrote: Sun May 07, 2023 2:50 pm Inner Looper (Memorial Park area) interested, would love to get notification other than just seeing it on the forum.
PM sent.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Hello, I am new to the Bogleheads forum. I am interested to join the meet as well. I live in Sugarland Area.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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I'm interested. NW area.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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avasarpk wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 8:46 am Hello, I am new to the Bogleheads forum. I am interested to join the meet as well. I live in Sugarland Area.
Welcome to the forum !

Sent you a PM.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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ThisTimeItsDifferent wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 9:42 am I'm interested. NW area.
PM sent.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Freefun wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 3:13 pm
ThisTimeItsDifferent wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 9:42 am I'm interested. NW area.
PM sent.
I am interested in the local meetings. SW area.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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in oak forest garden oaks area == interested in next meeting...
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Re: Houston Chapter

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I’m interested as well. I’m in the clear lake / Kemah area
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Re: Houston Chapter

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I'm interested. I'm up in the Woodlands area.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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New to Bogleheads....Interested in next meeting....Heights area here!!!
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Slantedtree wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:16 am
Freefun wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 3:13 pm
ThisTimeItsDifferent wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 9:42 am I'm interested. NW area.
PM sent.
I am interested in the local meetings. SW area.
PM sent
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tugboat tim wrote: Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:57 pm in oak forest garden oaks area == interested in next meeting...
PM sent
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Re: Houston Chapter

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blue_rh wrote: Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:14 pm I’m interested as well. I’m in the clear lake / Kemah area
PM sent
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Re: Houston Chapter

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avasarpk wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 8:46 am Hello, I am new to the Bogleheads forum. I am interested to join the meet as well. I live in Sugarland Area.
I am also new to Bogleheads. How often is there meetings. Where? Are there sub-chapters for those living in different parts of town ?Who is lead for the Houston Chapter? Lots of questions ???
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Freefun wrote: Sun May 07, 2023 2:04 pm We may have our next Houston meet up later this month (20 or 21). Happy to have others in the area join either the meet up and/or our group convo to discuss dates, topics etc. Drop me a pm if interested !
SW houston and would love to join the next meeting.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Inner looper here!
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Good Morning,
I am interested in attending the next meeting and live in NW/Cypress area. When and where is the next meeting?

Thanks.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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I am also interested in attending the next meeting.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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I’m interested in participating!
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Houston folks-

We have a GroupMe group solely for the purpose of coordinating meetups (dates, locations and discussion topics). Anyone interested in Houston chapter are welcome to join (we used to do this with email but the dist list and long emails were hard to follow and maintain).

Click here to join:
https://groupme.com/join_group/93193798/ER8gvpxA

After joining please scroll up in the conversation a bit to see recent discussions and poll of upcoming dates, related logistics etc.

We are looking at dates for our next meet- afternoon of October 21 or 28. You can choose or propose anything in the groupMe chat. Those planning to attend can then determine discussion topics.

Given Houston's size it's challenging to agree on the ideal location but no problem to alternate if desirable - some up North (Woodlands/Spring) and some South (inner loop) -- ultimately whatever works best for the group.

If it's not feasible to join us in GroupMe we can also post logistics of upcoming meets here once decided - you might want to bookmark this thread.

Let me know if there's any questions - either here or PM me. Thanks.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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The next Houston chapter meetup is on October 21 1-4:30 at Oak Forest Neighborhood Library. If you want to attend please let me know as we have limited space (please don't just show up). Those that RSVP'd in GroupMe need not respond here again. If we exceed the max room size I can see if a larger venue is available.

Agenda thus far (subject to attendee input)

1. LTC, self ensuring, elder care
2. 529's
3. Asset allocation, pre/post retirement, impact of changing interest rates
4. Roth conversion strategies

We have a GroupMe group solely for the purpose of coordinating meetups (dates, locations and discussion topics). Anyone interested in Houston chapter are welcome to join (we used to do this with email but the dist list and long emails were hard to follow and maintain).

Click here to join:
https://groupme.com/join_group/93193798/ER8gvpxA
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Following
Allan
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Thanks, I signed up for the Oct meeting.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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We had a terrific turnout and discussion today in our Houston chapter meetup. Thanks to all that participated.

The next Houston chapter meetup is on December 9 1-4:30 at Oak Forest Neighborhood Library. If you want to attend please join the GroupMe group linked below so you can RSVP there.

Agenda to be determined by those planning to attend. We use the GroupMe group and related docs to brainstorm and upvote topics.

Anyone interested in the Houston chapter are welcome to join using the link:

https://groupme.com/join_group/93193798/ER8gvpxA
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Re: Houston Chapter

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The next Houston chapter meetup is on January 27 1-4:30 at Oak Forest Neighborhood Library. If you want to attend please join the GroupMe group linked below so you can RSVP there.

Agenda to be determined by those planning to attend. We use the GroupMe group and related docs to brainstorm and upvote topics.

Anyone interested in the Houston chapter are welcome to join using the link:

https://groupme.com/join_group/93193798/ER8gvpxA
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lillycat
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Re: Houston Chapter

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Ola Houston New Friends!

See yall at the Oak Forest library tomorrow.
Can’t wait!
Lillycat…
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Re: Houston Chapter

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I’m here at the Oak Forest library right now!
By myself?
No one came. :shock:
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Re: Houston Chapter

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It’s 1.30 p.m.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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We start at 2 today. Sorry for the confusion.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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We start at 2 today. Sorry for the confusion.
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Re: Houston Chapter

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We had another great turnout today in our Houston chapter meetup. Some new members joined and it's exciting to have a growing group! Thanks to everyone for contributing to the discussion.

The next Houston chapter meetup is on March 16 1-4:30 at Oak Forest Neighborhood Library. If you want to attend please send me a PM (or if you're in our GroupMe group please RSVP there).

Thanks.
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