Kicking Things Off Right: Mentoring Series Happy Hour at Billy Bob’s Texas

The 2025 REC of GFW Mentoring Series got off to a strong start on July 31 with a high-energy Kickoff Happy Hour at Billy Bob’s Texas.

Mentees had the chance to connect with several potential mentors, ask questions and start imagining who might be the right fit to guide their growth over the next few months.

In addition to mixing and mingling, attendees also got to meet their fellow mentees—their classmates for the 2025 program—and connect with members of the REC of GFW Young Leaders Council who help make the series possible.

Special thanks to our Kickoff Happy Hour sponsors, Valliance Bank & Dunaway Associates, and thank you to our title sponsor, Westwood Professional Services, for helping us set the tone for the 2025 series. Your support made this fun and meaningful first step possible.

Scenes from the Kickoff Happy Hour