Lone Star Veterans Association (LSVA) is proud to announce our 1st Annual Veterans Picnic on Saturday, November 4, 2017.  Here in Texas, we feel one day is not enough for our nation's heroes, and we insist on celebrating our veterans all month long.  There will be a Veteran & City Resource Fair to gather information; answer your questions.....a BBQ cookoff, and plenty of delicious food............. awesome bands...............games for children and adults, and so much more! 

All proceeds from the picnic will go to LSVA to continue program development.  If you would like to be a sponsor, a service provider, vendor, or help in any way, please contact [email protected], and you will be connected to the correct committee.  Please mark your calendars - we hope to see everyone out there!

UPDATES:  Chip Brewster with KPRC will be MC for 2 hours, Dr. Axelrad, Auther of "Peaceful Bones", will be a guest speaker, University of Houston Air Force ROTC Detachment #003 will be Color Guard at 3:00PM, Travis Manion, Mission Continues, Catholic Charities and many more have signed up as part of our Resource Fair! We will post new updates each week as they happen - stay tuned!

All Deadlines have been extended due to Harvey!

All BBQ Cook-off registration fees have been paid - we just need you to register as a vendor

and compete for those trophies!

Click here for Picnic Flyer

Click here for BBQ Cook-off Rules (These rules may change a bit as we proceed) - Please fill out vendor registration request and make payment - links below.

Click here for Sponsorship Media Kit

Click here for Service Provider Registration Request

Click here for Vendor Registration Request

Click here for Vendor Payment or Sponsorships

Nominate A Harvey Hero Flyer  (Veterans and Civilian Heroes will be recognized!)

Nominate A Harvey Hero Submission Form

Volunteer Flyer

Volunteer Submission Form (Choose the 3 hour shift that works for you)

Special Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

  BBQ Cook-off Trophy Sponsor

Lieutenant Sponsor    

   Water Sponsor

   Lieutenant Sponsor  

Kid's Zone Lemonade Stand Co-Sponsors 

Kid's Zone Prize Sponsor 

        Photo Booth Sponsor

 Sugarland Skeeters"Swatson" Will Be There! 

We are still looking for the following Sponsorships:

Music = $3,000

Children's Play Area = $1,000

Sponsor LSVA BBQ Team = $500

Soft Drink Sponsor = $500

Security = $1,500

Please contact Connie at [email protected]

Lone Star Veterans Association's mission is to build the community of post-9/11 veterans through fun, positive, and inclusive events. Due to responses from member surveys over the past two years and the lack of current events targeting the LGBT community we are re-launching our LGBT Veterans social in 2017. This will be a monthly event for our veterans that have proudly served. 

We have also created a closed Facebook group in order to allow this Affinity Group to effectively communicate between events.
Click Here to Join

Lone Star Veterans Association's mission is to build the community of post-9/11 veterans through fun, positive, and inclusive events. Due to responses from member surveys over the past two years and the lack of current events targeting the LGBT community we are re-launching our LGBT Veterans social in 2017. This will be a monthly event for our veterans that have proudly served. 

We have also created a closed Facebook group in order to allow this Affinity Group to effectively communicate between events.
Click Here to Join

The transition from military to civilian life can be difficult. The biggest obstacle to hurdle is finding that great career launch pad. Being a military veteran, you already stand out in the crowd as a resource that is sought by those companies who value excellence from their personnel. At the Warrior For Life Luncheon, you get to meet those companies, one on one.

Designed to create direct contact between veterans and local employers, Warrior For Life provides the forum for veterans to get hired. Hosted once a month at Masraff's in the Galleria, veterans have a chance to market themselves in a professional, yet personal environment. The Lone Star Veterans Association has coordinated with local employers to emphasize a veteran hiring initiative and to introduce Warrior For Life as a resource for potential employees.

For veterans:

• Promptly arrive at 11:00 a.m.  This is 30 minutes earlier than employers in order to prepare for the event.
• There is plenty of free parking. 
• You need to have a proper and up-to-date resume/CV. 
• You need to dress professionally. Suit and tie for men, business suit for women. If you need professional attire for the event email Connie Gray at [email protected]
• This is a professional lunch for you to talk with employers and network. It is not an event that involves family members or guests.
• If you register for the luncheon you need to attend.  If you cannot make the luncheon, it is important that you email [email protected]  or call (281)744-7972 by 10:00 AM the day prior to the luncheon.  This allows space for those veterans on the wait list. 

For employers:

• Please arrive promptly at 11:30 a.m. which is when networking begins.
• Please limit yourself to no more than three attendees per company. 
• Because of our non-for-profit status, you can receive a receipt at the event.
• This lunch is free for veterans and we greatly appreciate any donations your company can make to help make this lunch a success.
• We do offer Premium Sponsorship levels for companies at $1000. 

Contact [email protected] to learn more.

FAQs

What is the cost of the luncheon?

     Veterans: There is a one dollar ($1.00) transaction fee to confirm RSVPs.

     Employers:  $35.00, this fee will be refunded for those who cancel by 10:00 AM the day prior to the luncheon.

     Please click here to pay for your seat as an employer.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

     Free parking. 

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

     [email protected] or call 281-744-7972

Can I update my registration information?

     You can change your information at anytime.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

     No, a printed ticket is not necessary to bring with you.

What's next? 

Now that you're registered for the event please join the conversation on our private Linked In group. We invite employers to post their current openings in this group. These are current and past attendees of our Warrior for Life program and a great pool of talent to share your openings and questions for our veterans. You'll be confirmed to be accepted to the group once your RSVP for the event is confirmed, along with ticekt payment for employers.

Join Our Linked In Group Here