MTS Houston Annual Fundraising BBQ & Toss for a Cause
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Hosted by:
Centurion Subsea
25310 Clay Rd.
Katy, TX 77493
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Join the Marine Technology Society (MTS) Houston Chapter for our Annual Fundraising BBQ - with a twist (or should we say, a toss)!
Proudly hosted by Centurion Subsea on October 16, 2025, this year’s event brings the heat with mouthwatering barbecue and a friendly Cornhole Tournament.
Toss for a Cause and help support MTS initiatives while enjoying great food, fun competition, and fantastic networking with the offshore & marine technology community.
Hosted by:
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 16th
Centurion Subsea Services is a leading provider of subsea equipment and engineering services, headquartered in Katy, Texas. With decades of experience, they support a wide range of industries including renewables, decommissioning, energy, subsea construction, defense and telecommunications.
Event Schedule
3:00 PM - Exhibitor Set up (Exhibitors arrive no later than 4:00PM)
4:00 PM - Registration & Food service for Exhibitors
5:00 PM - General Registration begins/Silent Auction is live and Cornhole Tournament begins
6:30 PM - Food Service begins for attendees
7:15 PM – MTS Announcements, including Scholarship Program and Raffle Winners
7:30PM – Silent Auction ends
8:30 PM - Evening Concludes
2025 MTS BBQ Committee
New for 2025!
This year’s event will be bigger than ever – featuring our popular Tabletop Exhibit area to showcase your brand and the Silent Auction, plus we’re introducing exciting new ways to get involved:
- A friendly Cornhole Tournament – show off your skills and compete for a cause!
- Sponsor a Cornhole Team - Great for employee engagement or for inviting clients. Show off your company spirit and compete for bragging rights!
- Sponsor a Themed Silent Auction Basket – Pick a theme and donation amount, and MTS will handle the rest. We’ll create a customized basket in your company’s name, making it easy for you to contribute.
Event Registration
Help us plan and save by pre-registering!
Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 12pm CST.
Attendee Registration includes:
- BBQ meal
- Open bar access
- Opportunity to bid on silent auction items
- Networking with 400+ industry professionals
Attendee Registration Pricing:
- Advanced Registration - $45 per person
- On-site Registration - $55 per person
- Student registration is FREE!
Corn Hole Tournament Registration Pricing
- Single Player - $30 (we will pair you with a partner)
- Team of 2 - $50 (Pre-registration)
On-site registration will be available. Each player must purchase a general attendee registration in order to participate.
All proceeds go toward the MTS Houston Chapter Student Scholarship Program. Let’s make the 2025 MTS BBQ a success – Toss for a Cause!
For questions about registration, please contact MTS Senior Director of Operations and Events Kristina Norman ([email protected])
Silent Auction
We appreciate your commitment to supporting MTS scholarship programs. By donating an item or themed basket to the silent auction, your company will create more opportunities to raise funds. Each donating company will be recognized as silent auction donor.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Please consider making a donation – nothing is too BIG or small.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS CAN INCLUDE:
- Wine & Spirits
- Entertainment packages
- Gift certificates (sporting good stores, restaurants, hotel stays, etc.)
- Themed Gift baskets
- Jewelry
- Sauna/Spa or wellness retreats
- Fishing & hunting trips
- Tools, electronics and more!
Themed Gift Basket Ideas
For more information on how you can donate auction items to the 2025 silent auction or if you are interested in volunteering on this committee, please contact Kendra Minton ([email protected]).
Exhibitor Opportunities
This year there will be space for 40 exhibitors. Tables are allocated on a “first paid” basis. Exhibit space generally sells out fast, so please reserve your space now!
Exhibit Tabletop Options
- $325 each – Standard Exhibit Tables
- $350 each – Premium Tables located in prominent spot (Limited options)
- $25 electricity add-on to any table location
We would like to invite each exhibiting company to donate an item or themed basket to the silent auction. Your company will be recognized as an auction donor and your contribution will help provide more opportunities to raise money for student programs. Thank you for your generous support!
2025 EXHIBIT LAYOUT
See Who's Exhibiting
All exhibit tables are sold on a first come, first serve basis. For the latest exhibit layout or to secure a tabletop exhibit, email Desiree Reyes at [email protected] to check availability.
Exhibitor Guidelines
Each exhibitor is provided with a skirted six-foot tabletop exhibit. Exhibitors are allowed to bring their own company table cover. (Please do not expect a typical 10x10 booth space - this is a tabletop exhibit set up.)
- Your Exhibit table payment includes ONE registration for an employee to staff the table. Additional registrations can be purchased through the general registration.
- Pull-Up banners are allowed. You are welcome to place anything you wish on your six-foot table if it does not interfere with your neighboring exhibitor in height or width. NOTHING is to be placed in front of or to the side of your table such as literature racks etc.
- Electrical outlet access will be available as an add-on for an additional $25. Electrical access can be added to any table location.
- If you have requested electrical access for your table, please plan to bring a power cord.
- There is no "wall space" for banners to be fixed or hung on the wall behind your table.
- Chairs are NOT provided. There will be room behind each table for 1-2 attendees to stand and greet visitors. Space will be limited behind each table and under for storing your materials and a few boxes.
- Shipping Materials: It is best if everyone brings their exhibit materials with them. However, if you need to send materials ahead of time contact, please contact Desiree Reyes ([email protected]).
Tabletop Exhibit Examples
2025 Sponsorships
The MTS Annual BBQ is our biggest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds from this event will benefit student scholarship programs. For 2025, we have created new sponsorship opportunities to not only increase your company profile, but to enhance this year’s scholarship fund.
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum - $7500 – includes 5 registrations to the BBQ event
Gold - $3500 - $5000 – includes 4 registrations to the BBQ event
Silver - $1500 - $2500 – includes 3 registrations to the BBQ event
Bronze - $250 - $1000 – includes 1-2 registrations to the BBQ event
In addition to specific event or promotional sponsorship benefits, all sponsors will receive:
- Logo recognition on the MTS BBQ Event page
- Logo recognition in social media sponsor posts
- Logo recognition on the ‘Thank You’ signage at the event
- Logo recognition in the presentation loop displayed during the event
PLATINUM
BBQ Food Sponsor (Exclusive) - $7,500
GOLD
Entertainment Sponsor - $5,000
Audio/Visual Sponsor - $3,500
SILVER
Bar Sponsor (2 available) - $2,500
Test Tank Demo Sponsor (Exclusive) - $2,500
Awards Sponsor (Exclusive) - $1,750
Photography/ Photo Booth - $1,500
BRONZE
Registration/Wrist bands (Exclusive) - $1,000
Cornhole Team Sponsorship Package - $750
In-Kind Sponsor (Multiple) - $250 to $1000
Silent Auction Basket Sponsor (Multiple) - $250 to $500
All sponsorships are on a first come, first serve basis. For full sponsorship details or to secure a sponsorship, email Desiree Reyes at [email protected] to check availability.
Get Involved
The 2025 MTS BBQ is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to offshore and marine technologies while raising funds for student scholarships programs to invest in the next generation of offshore professionals. By participating as a volunteer, you’ll be investing in the next generation of offshore professionals.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Onsite Registration – help us check-in and manage onsite registrations during the event
- Student Outreach – leverage your network, engage with students and invite them to participate in the event
- Soliciting Auction Donations – solicit items for our silent auction
- Event Setup/ Teardown – assist with organizing and/or dismantling the event
- Volunteer support during the event
Contact Shannon Giagnorio at [email protected] to express your volunteer interests.
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