Special Events
Special Events:
Educational Workshops and Seminars
ITMA’s Choice Award – February
Mack Johnson Memorial Golf Classic – April
National Transportation Week – May
ITMA Road Rally – May
Annual Scholarship Award Celebration – June
Port of Houston Boat Tour – (TBA)
Sponsor Showcase – September
ITMA Christmas Party – December
Special Networking
Monthly* Luncheons
Typically we hold a monthly ITMA Lunch and Learn Meeting and this is our primary method of staying connected to industry professionals and to the latest topics facing our industry. This is a fun but educational meeting that is sure to keep you abreast of changes in the International Transportation Logistics Community.
The luncheons are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month at The Greenspoint Club located at 16925 Northchase in north Houston, but the schedule can change and postings regarding this change will be posted on this website.
*Meeting schedule is subject to change or cancellation. details will be found online and may notice may not be sent by email.
Get more information on this month’s Lunch & Learn Meeting.
ITMA’s Choice Award
Date: February
Location: The Greenspoint Club
The ITMA Choice Award was created in 2006. The purpose of this annual award is to give every logistics professional the opportunity to have a venue to thank and give recognition to a deserving individual who is a ‘best in class’ service provider.
Any ITMA member can nominate someone that they believe goes the extra mile in customer service within the logistics industry and is a ‘best in class’ professional.
ITMA wants to know: What service provider you will nominate for their impressive performance? That special professional will be the one that can come through when the going gets tough and consistently gives 100% effort!
Annual Mack Johnson Golf Tournament
ITMA holds the Mack Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament every spring and is one of our largest Scholarship Fundraisers of the year. It is well known industry-wide and is possibly the most well attended Houston Transportation Industry Tournament.
We typically host approx. 160 Golfers and it is a perfect time for transportation companies to meet top logistics professionals that may only get to one ITMA event a year! Sponsors find that their advertising dollars go a long way at this event, as top contributors actually have Scholarships named in their honor awarded at the May Scholarship Ceremony.
There are many ways to get involved even if you don’t play golf. One of our highlights are the sponsored Beverage Stations! They have themes and participants go all out to win the Best Station Award! There are 4 stations, and at each station the Golfers pick a card for the Poker Run, with the last card being given out at the clubhouse when they finish their competition.
Prizes are donated by our membership.
See Tournament Winners and pictures from previous years.
National Transportation Week – May
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared a permanent date for National Transportation Week, the week in May which contains the third Friday (National Defense Transportation Day,) with the Maritime Day on the following Saturday.
ITMA celebrates this week that recognizes our industry in several ways. In 2007 we held our first Road Rally and had a great time sharing in the camaraderie of our fellow logistics professionals.
We have also reached out to the other Transportation Clubs of Houston to join together and combine our efforts to organize joint events. We look forward to developing this further in 2008.
Read about History of Transportation Week
ITMA Road Rally – May
Join friends, colleagues and clients in this fun event. Lot’s of ways to participate, whether you drive, volunteer, come to the finish line party, or advertise, this is a great way to show your love for transportation!
ITMA Scholarship Ceremony
Date: June
Location: The Greenspoint Club
The most important meeting of the year! This is what we’ve been working for all year long. Our Lunch Meeting will host our Scholarship Award Ceremony where our Recipients are honored and receive their certificates of award.
James Costello Memorial Scholarship
James Costello, of A. X. Soto, a charter member and president of ITMA in 1981-82 was a champion of education regarding all industry disciplines and of promoting continuing education for transportation professionals.
In 1994 the ITMA Board of Directors proclaimed that a scholarship fund be named in his memory as a tribute to his leadership. The 2009 James Costello Memorial Scholarship Fund Disbursements will be awarded at a designated ITMA Luncheon Meeting.
Named Scholarships from our Generous Sponsors are awarded to the deserving recipients.
Learn more about our previous Scholarship Recipients, and how to apply!
Port of Houston Boat Tour
(AKA: Sam Houston Boat Tour)
Date: (TBA)
Location:Â Port of Houston – Sam Houston Pavilion
The Port of Houston Authority’s free public tour boat gives a special invitation to the ITMA Membership!
This has traditionally been one of our best ITMA events! Food and drinks are provided by the Port of Houston and it is a great mixer for networking and for those who may not have seen the port up close, it is a very interesting and educational tour!
Named for the legendary military commander who led the fight for Texas independence from Mexico and later statehood, the M/V Sam Houston offers free leisurely 90-minute round-trip cruises along the Houston Ship Channel.
Embarking from the port’s Sam Houston Pavilion, visiting sightseers can enjoy passing views of international cargo vessels, and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. Measuring 95 feet in length and 24 feet in width, the boat carries a maximum capacity of 100 passengers with air-conditioned lounge seating and additional standing room on the boat’s rear deck.
We advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes, preferably half hour, before your tour launches to assure that you have plenty of time to check in through security and to board the vessel.
Where: Sam Houston Pavilion, Port of Houston
Time: 6:00 pm (Duration 90 minutes)
Check in: 5:15-5:30 pm
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This event sold out in 1 hour from the email announcement in 2008. Make your reservation early.
Don’t miss this event!
Directions to M/V Sam Houston Pavilion:
Leave East Loop 610 at Clinton Drive (exit # 28). Proceed west (right) on Clinton, pass McCarty to Gate 8. Enter Gate 8 and stay to the right. A security guard and signs will direct you to the pavilion.
See you there!
Port of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North
Houston, Texas 77029
Phone: 713-670-2400
Sponsor Showcase
Date: September
Location: The Greenspoint Club
The Sponsor Showcase is a social mixer that takes the place of our monthly lunch and learn event. It is held each September, one evening at the Greenspoint club.
This is a special night where our Premier Lunch Sponsors take the floor and update us on all of their latest happenings!
ITMA Workshops
This year we are offering several more workshops and seminars to our Houston Logistics Community and ITMA membership.
On the calendar this year, will be topics such as:
- Force Majeure
- Export Letter of Credit Seminar
- Cargo Insurance Basics
- Dealing with New Import Regulations
Workshop: Force MajeureÂ
Date: May 14th
Location: The Greenspoint Club
Cost: $ 150.00 per member
$ 190.00 per non member
Included are Coffee and Continental Breakfast Service, Buffet Lunch, Full Day Beverage Station
Limited Seating. Reserve early.
Please be informed that there is a new payment policy for our Educational Programs, whereby payment must be received no later than 3 days prior to the event. Also note that reservations are a commitment to attend and there are no refunds should you not be able to attend. The reservation is transferable though should you wish to appoint another attendee in your place.
Quick and secure online payment for this event can be made at: ITMA Electronic Payment System
Or you can mail your check to in advance of the event payable to ITMA and mail to:
ITMA
PO Box 62654
Houston, TX 77205
No payment will be accepted at the door.
We look forward to great programs and to continuing our support and commitment to our community.
ITMA Holiday Party
Date: December 5th
Location: The Greenspoint Club
Networking… Transportation Night at Shamrocks in Humble
First Thursday of every month
This is not an ITMA hosted Function, but we like to keep you posted to social events in our industry. This event is hosted by the ‘Just Shipping Network’. No need to RSVP or pay in advance! Just drop in and join us for Transportation Night at Shamrocks in Humble the first Thursday of every month.
5:00 PM till ?????
This event welcomes all members of the transportation logistics industry, their clients, friends and co-workers for a night of fun and networking.