Leadership Committees

ULI members represent - and are the leaders of -every sector of the industry, as well as the public and non-profit sectors. ULI District Council committees are well-balanced and well-equipped to seek out innovative solutions. And as a result, ULI has become the go-to organization to provide expertise and insight to policymakers, business and community leaders.

Please review the list of ULI committees, indicate your preference for involvement, complete this form and either fax to (713) 349-8812 or email to Houston@uli.org.

Every attempt will be made to match your request with your preferred opportunity for service. However, since committee sizes are limited, and a diverse mix of professional backgrounds is needed, not all first-choices can be accommodated.

Committee Choices

Advisory Services

Identify potential Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) projects; help staff panel and issue final report. TAPs are one-day, localized versions of the highly-regarded ULI Advisory Service Panels. If possible, serve on National Advisory Services Panels and promote such service to members.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly and serve on TAP panels when possible
Special Expertise Needed: Prior service on a ULI Advisory Service Panel is desirable but not required

Awards

Plan and execute annual ULI Houston Development of Distinction Awards Program to identify, recognize and reward best practices in real estate development. The local awards ceremony is modeled on the ULI Awards for Excellence-Americas program, and local winners will be encouraged and supported in their efforts to apply for the
national award.
Meeting Commitment: Meet monthly beginning in March to plan awards event, solicit nominations and sponsorships, market the event, which is held in January.

Capital Markets/Real Estate Finance

Devise local programs and initiatives to support ULI’s National Mega-Priority of Capital Markets & Finance. Work with programs subcommittee to plan annual Economic Forecast Conference with Real Estate Center at Texas A&M in November, and in support of student real estate programs. Participate in quarterly Interchange Web Conferences with members of District Councils, Product Councils, and ULI national staff to exchange insights and best practices.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly; Economic Forecast Conference Subcommittee meets monthly beginning in March

Communications

Assist with planning and implementation of ULI communications in all media platforms to create a consistent, accurate, and high quality reflection of the organization.
Meeting Commitment: Monthly, with occasional requests for assistance on as-needed basis.
Global Marketplace
Work with programs committee to plan Global Marketplace super luncheon: solicit and secure sponsorships, obtain keynote speaker and panelists to focus on companies and individuals doing business internationally and on  inbound investment in the region’s real estate sector.
Meeting Commitment: Meet monthly beginning in March to plan September event

Housing

Devise local programs and initiatives to support ULI’s National Mega-Priority of Housing. Oversee activities of subcommittees as needed. Review collaborative opportunities with other appropriate organizations to promote planning and building practices that anticipate and meet the region’s future growth needs. Participate in quarterly Interchange Web Conferences with members of District Councils, Product Councils, and ULI national staff to exchange insights and best practices.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly

Infrastructure

Devise local programs and initiatives to support ULI’s National Mega-Priority of Infrastructure. Oversee activities of subcommittees as needed. Review collaborative opportunities with other appropriate organizations to promote planning and building practices that anticipate and meet the region’s future needs for a full range of housing options. Participate in quarterly Interchange Web Conferences with members of District Councils, Product Councils, and ULI national staff to exchange insights and best practices.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly

Programs

Identify, contact, and schedule engaging speakers on relevant topics for Monthly Luncheons. Create new programs consistent with the ULI brand and mission, which also form the backbone of all ULI activities. As needed, develop new programs to promote membership, such as Members-only events, and sponsorship through new signature events.
Meeting Commitment: Meet monthly to plan future programs and review performance of past programs. Maintain program calendar 6 months in advance.

Public Policy

Carefully consider requests from other non-profit and public organizations for ULI partnership on events and initiatives, and advise Executive Director and Chair on which to pursue. Propose new ULI initiatives that promote the ULI mission through partnerships with these groups. Collaborate with Advisory Services to direct Task Forces, which address specific, one-off public concerns.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly at a minimum, with additional meetings scheduled on an as-needed basis

Sponsorship and Finance

Conduct Annual Sponsorship campaign to support programming and outreach activities of ULI Houston. Work with other committee chairs to increase funding for their initiatives and to manage multiple sponsorship solicitations of key sponsors. Advise and provide financial oversight to Executive Director and Chair, assisting them in maintaining a sound financial basis for achieving District Council mission, goals and objectives.
Meeting Commitment: Monthly during period leading up to and during Annual Sponsorship campaign (April-July); quarterly for rest of year

Sporting Clays Tournament

Plan sporting clays tournament fundraiser to support outreach activities of ULI Houston at the University of Houston. Responsibilities include sponsorship, marketing, event coordination, managing budget and reporting to Management Committee.
Meeting Commitment: Monthly beginning in April with tournament scheduled in early Fall

Suburban Development

Devise programs and initiatives that raise the profile of quality metropolitan area suburban development within ULI Houston. Increase awareness of ULI resources among suburban developers, and build stronger relationships with them. Promote high quality suburban development. Plan, solicit sponsorship, and execute semi-annual half-day Suburban Marketplace Conferences in the Spring.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly; Suburban Marketplace Conference subcommittee will meet monthly in years when Suburban Marketplace is held

Sustainability

Devise local programs and initiatives to support ULI’s National Mega-Priority of Sustainability. Oversee activities of subcommittees as needed. Review collaborative opportunities with other appropriate organizations to promote sustainable building practices and environmentally sustainable infrastructure. Participate in quarterly Interchange Web Conferences with members of District Councils, Product Councils, and ULI national staff to exchange insights and best practices.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly

Urban Communities/Urban Marketplace

Promote best practices in development in urban communities, defined as inner city, infill/mature neighborhoods that are highly diverse culturally and economically. Bring key stakeholders together through semi-annual Urban Marketplace event to raise awareness of redevelopment opportunities, and supply the essential pieces of an economically healthy and vital neighborhood.
Meeting Commitment: Meet monthly to develop, plan, solicit sponsorships and execute semiannual Urban Marketplace event. In years when Urban Marketplace is not held, meet quarterly.

Young Leaders

Plan monthly programs for ULI Young Leaders (ULI members under 35), and devise other programs or initiatives of interest to the YL group. Identify committee service opportunities in each of the other ULI Leadership Committees for YL Members, and assist in populating those committees with YLs.
Meeting Commitment: Meet quarterly to plan programming; each member will be responsible for planning at least one event per year. YL Chair meet annually with other District Council Committee Chairs to identify potential YL members to serve on their committees.