The Seabrook Association Today

       The recent expansion of Bayport resulted in the sale of the Cameron Amphitheater and Fair-grounds. The combined issues of no longer having a venue and several years of rainouts have caused the members of the organization to look for new ways to bring the community together for fun-filled activities in an appropriate venue that is more weather permitting. An attempt to rejuvenate the Seabrook Music Festival was held in April of last year at Clear Lake Park. Although the event went very well from an operational standpoint, and some great bands performed, attendance was drastically down. As development continues at a dramatic pace in the Clear Lake area and the population grows, the association is striving to find ways to maintain the ambiance of a small-town atmosphere, one where residents mingle and gather together to socialize and enjoy this place we call home.

The Seabrook Association has always played a leading role in economic development throughout the years. They were instrumental in establishing the SEED (Southeast Economic Development) organization which is now called the Alliance of the Port Region. This group is made of cities and Chambers of Commerce in the Southeastern region of the Houston area and has grown substantially since its inception. A banquet is held annually and a Business of the Year is selected by each member which is then presented with an award at the event. Tookie’s Restaurant was the proud recipient for 2006. As you can see on the list, many fine establishments have received this honor over the past several years. Another highly coveted award is that of Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. These awards recognize those individuals for their service and outstanding dedication to the community. Currently the Seabrook Association is exploring new avenues to pursue.

The Seabrook Association meets at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meetings are at a different location each month. They are often held at local restaurants, however, we also have outdoor barbecues, crawfish boils, etc at various locations. Membership is open to residents of other communities as well. In fact, around 50% of our members, including board members, do not live in the City of Seabrook.

You are invited to come to any meeting and see what it’s all about. It is a great way to network, meet new people and gain personal fulfillment by truly “making your community a better place to live, work and play”!