Benefits of Chapter Membership
Best Practice Sharing and Meetings
Our program committee works diligently to keep you abreast of the most cutting edge and exciting information and tools that you can use today in your practice. By joining our chapter you'll receive timely information regarding workshops, panel discussions, books, articles and other tools that are best practices that can help you meet your clients needs.
As a member, you receive discounted attendance at the monthly meetings when you register and pay by the deadline.
Our meetings are conveniently held the first Monday evening of each month at the Hess Club, located in the Galleria at 5430 Westheimer. If you'd like to join us for dinner and meet and network other terrific coaches, please register by end of day Thursday preceding each monthly meeting. Check the calendar for specifics: Events
Listing in Directory of Members for Public Access
We offer our website visitors an opportunity to learn more about our coaches and an opportunity for our coaches to share more regarding their expertise and their practice. Houston Coaches are encouraged to complete their member profile and update it regularly. Each member may elect how much or how little of their member profile to make visible to the public. Membership Directory
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Members’ events and programs are given priority consideration for chapter programs and communications.
ICF Chartered Chapter
Houston Coaches Inc is proud to be a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation,
ICF membership is not required to become a member of Houston Coaches, however as a member of ICF Houston Coaches adheres to the practices and ethics outlined in the ICF organization.
Houston Coaches has both Voting and Non-Voting Members. Voting Members are Chapter Members in good standing who are also members of ICF. Membership in Houston Coaches Inc. does not correspond to membership in ICF (a separate organization and process).
Dues and Application Process
Membership in Houston Coaches is $150 per year, renewing on the anniversary of each member’s effective membership date. Membership is open to professional coaches and approved service providers.
Requirements:
Membership in Houston Coaches Inc. is available to individuals who:
1. Complete the membership application form, including sponsorship by an existing Chapter Member,
2. Agree to be bound by the requirements of the Bylaws of Houston Coaches Inc. and any rules and regulations that the Board may from time to time adopt,
3. Agree to abide by the International Coach Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics available at www.coachfederation.org and
4. Pay all applicable enrollment fees and any expenses validly due to Houston Coaches.
Process:
The membership process is initiated on this web site by filling out an application.
These are links to screen shots of each step in the process: Step one Step two Step three Step four Step five Step six
A sponsor who is a current member is required. If you don't know any of our members - please visit a monthly chapter meeting to get to know us! Or browse our "Coach Referral Service" and reach out, make a call, set up a coffee date. We're a friendly and helpful group.
After your application has been submitted online and is complete, you will be in a 'prospective' status. Applications are considered at each monthly meeting of the board (3rd Mondays). Once your application is approved, you will receive an email to that effect, along with an invoice for payment of dues. Once your dues are paid you will be an active member!