Dr. Henry Musoma to be Featured Speaker at Chamber/EDF Annual Banquet on Jan. 30
January 03, 2018
The Washington County Chamber is pleased to announce that Dr. Henry Musoma of the Mays School of Business Texas A&M University System, will be the featured speaker at the 2018 Annual Banquet. The event will be held on Tuesday, January 30, at Fireman’s Training Center in Brenham. The theme of the banquet is “Building Relationships For A Better World.”
“We are very happy to have Dr. Musoma as our banquet speaker. He is an inspirational lecturer and a passionate and caring professor,” said Kyle Merten, outgoing Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Henry K. Musoma was born and raised in Zambia, a country in Southern Africa. He attended high school in Zambia and Mozambique, then moved to the United States to pursue higher education. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas A&M University, and a doctorate from Texas Christian University.
His multi-national background has afforded him significant insight into national and international global perspectives on leadership and leadership development.
He enjoys teaching young people about leadership, and has traveled each summer since 2014 with a group of Regents’ Scholars (first-generation college students) to Dubai, South Africa, and Zambia. The “African Excellence” trip is sponsored by Phillips 66. To show appreciation, Mays named Phillips 66 the first Corporate Partner of the Year in 2016. Musoma also leads a Spring Break program to Heifer International Ranch in Perryville, Ark.
Musoma has been actively involved in university and community leadership development throughout his academic tenure, and has received numerous awards.
– In 2008, he received a “Fish Camp Namesake Award” – an honor given to individuals who have contributed to Texas A&M in a positive way. Namesakes have the opportunity to interact with and impact not only 24 counselors in the extended freshman orientation, but also up to 150 freshmen in their camp.
– In 2013, he received the Dr. Robert M. Gates Inspiration Award from Texas A&M to recognize his role in establishing the Regent’s Ambassador Program (RAP), which offers freshmen and sophomore Regents’ Scholars personal and professional leadership development opportunities. It has contributed to increased enrollment of underrepresented populations.
– In 2015, he received the Diversity Medal from the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets’ Cultural Awareness and Diversity Expansion Team.
– In 2015, he was keynote speaker for Big Event – the nation’s largest student-run service project.
– In 2017, he was one of 24 recipients of the 2017 university-level Distinguished Achievement Awards – given to professionals who have exhibited the highest standards of excellence at Texas A&M.
– In 2017, he received the first Mays Spirit Award for his act of kindness to a student who couldn’t find a babysitter during class time. He encouraged her to bring the baby to class.
Kyle Merten, immediate past Chairman of the Board and the Director of Alumni Relations at Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association, will introduce Dr. Musoma. Wesley Brinkmeyer of Bluebonnet Electric and past Chairman of the Board of the Chamber, will be the MC of the event.
Chairman Circle sponsors of the banquet include Baylor Scott & White Health, Brenham Abstract & Title Company, Brenham Clinic, Brenham National Bank, Germania Insurance, Van Dyke Rankin Insurance. Superior Sponsors are Blinn College, Blue Bell Creameries, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and Brenham Chrysler Jeep Dodge.
“We are very grateful to these sponsors,” said Page Michel, Chamber president, “because they will enable us to host a great event for the community, plus they join in applauding the efforts of the volunteer leaders and citizens who will be recognized.”
Five Washington County Chamber board directors who ended their term of service in December will be recognized: Kurt Alfred of Brenham National Bank; Tammy Jaster of the City of Brenham – Blue Bell Aquatic Center; James Pharaon of Germania Insurance and James Pharaon Photography; and Cyndee Smith of Oldham Goodwin Group. Randy Wells of Faith Mission served as First Vice Chair in 2017 and will remain on the board in 2018 as Chairman.
Two retiring Brenham Economic Development Foundation board members will also be recognized: Roger Atkins of RJ3 Enterprises and Stephen Miller of Brenham Wholesale.
Another highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the Man and Woman of the Year-Lifetime Achievement Award winners. Last year’s recipients were Nina Hopkins and Frank Blizzard who will return to do the surprise introductions of the 2017 winners. The Blue Blazer of the Year Award will also be announced.
Tickets for the banquet are now on sale at the Washington County Chamber, located at 314 S. Austin Street in Brenham. Individual tickets are $40 per person, on sale until January 23.
“We are very happy to have Dr. Musoma as our banquet speaker. He is an inspirational lecturer and a passionate and caring professor,” said Kyle Merten, outgoing Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Henry K. Musoma was born and raised in Zambia, a country in Southern Africa. He attended high school in Zambia and Mozambique, then moved to the United States to pursue higher education. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas A&M University, and a doctorate from Texas Christian University.
His multi-national background has afforded him significant insight into national and international global perspectives on leadership and leadership development.
He enjoys teaching young people about leadership, and has traveled each summer since 2014 with a group of Regents’ Scholars (first-generation college students) to Dubai, South Africa, and Zambia. The “African Excellence” trip is sponsored by Phillips 66. To show appreciation, Mays named Phillips 66 the first Corporate Partner of the Year in 2016. Musoma also leads a Spring Break program to Heifer International Ranch in Perryville, Ark.
Musoma has been actively involved in university and community leadership development throughout his academic tenure, and has received numerous awards.
– In 2008, he received a “Fish Camp Namesake Award” – an honor given to individuals who have contributed to Texas A&M in a positive way. Namesakes have the opportunity to interact with and impact not only 24 counselors in the extended freshman orientation, but also up to 150 freshmen in their camp.
– In 2013, he received the Dr. Robert M. Gates Inspiration Award from Texas A&M to recognize his role in establishing the Regent’s Ambassador Program (RAP), which offers freshmen and sophomore Regents’ Scholars personal and professional leadership development opportunities. It has contributed to increased enrollment of underrepresented populations.
– In 2015, he received the Diversity Medal from the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets’ Cultural Awareness and Diversity Expansion Team.
– In 2015, he was keynote speaker for Big Event – the nation’s largest student-run service project.
– In 2017, he was one of 24 recipients of the 2017 university-level Distinguished Achievement Awards – given to professionals who have exhibited the highest standards of excellence at Texas A&M.
– In 2017, he received the first Mays Spirit Award for his act of kindness to a student who couldn’t find a babysitter during class time. He encouraged her to bring the baby to class.
Kyle Merten, immediate past Chairman of the Board and the Director of Alumni Relations at Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association, will introduce Dr. Musoma. Wesley Brinkmeyer of Bluebonnet Electric and past Chairman of the Board of the Chamber, will be the MC of the event.
Chairman Circle sponsors of the banquet include Baylor Scott & White Health, Brenham Abstract & Title Company, Brenham Clinic, Brenham National Bank, Germania Insurance, Van Dyke Rankin Insurance. Superior Sponsors are Blinn College, Blue Bell Creameries, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and Brenham Chrysler Jeep Dodge.
“We are very grateful to these sponsors,” said Page Michel, Chamber president, “because they will enable us to host a great event for the community, plus they join in applauding the efforts of the volunteer leaders and citizens who will be recognized.”
Five Washington County Chamber board directors who ended their term of service in December will be recognized: Kurt Alfred of Brenham National Bank; Tammy Jaster of the City of Brenham – Blue Bell Aquatic Center; James Pharaon of Germania Insurance and James Pharaon Photography; and Cyndee Smith of Oldham Goodwin Group. Randy Wells of Faith Mission served as First Vice Chair in 2017 and will remain on the board in 2018 as Chairman.
Two retiring Brenham Economic Development Foundation board members will also be recognized: Roger Atkins of RJ3 Enterprises and Stephen Miller of Brenham Wholesale.
Another highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the Man and Woman of the Year-Lifetime Achievement Award winners. Last year’s recipients were Nina Hopkins and Frank Blizzard who will return to do the surprise introductions of the 2017 winners. The Blue Blazer of the Year Award will also be announced.
Tickets for the banquet are now on sale at the Washington County Chamber, located at 314 S. Austin Street in Brenham. Individual tickets are $40 per person, on sale until January 23.
