Second Notice:  Also note a date change from June 26 to June 27.   If you are interested in becoming certified and have not signed up, please do so as soon as possible.       PTGAH CERTIFICATION CLASSES Mark Your Calenders Now The Education Committee will be conducting training classes for becoming a certified tour guide with PTGAH.  Anyone that is interested needs to complete each of the three classes that are being offered.   Each class will be offered twice during the next few months.   We will be testing for certification in October, the date to be determined. Training classes are offered on the following dates:       June 6 and Sept 19  -   Houston Present Day -  This two hour class will be taught by Melissa Dixon and Denise Hodges.   It will cover statistics and information that is pertinent to Houston today along with resource information for updating purposes.      June 13 and August 29 - History of Houston -  This two hour class will be taught by Sandra Lord and Gary White.   It will cover the history of Houston along with some History of Texas.   You will learn about important landmarks and structures throughout the city.      June 27 and Sept. 26 -  How to Conduct a Tour - This two hour class will be taught by Esther Porter and Lucette Reiger.  You will learn the proper way to conduct a walking or driving tour along with important information about working with groups.       Certification Testing:   Date TBA.   The certification test will include three segments.   The first is a written test that will cover Houston History and information about present-day Houston.  The second is a visual identification test of Houston landmarks.   The third is a driving tour of Houston where you will be role-playing as the tour guide.  If you are interested in becoming a PTGAH Certified Tour Guide, please sign up today for the classes that are offered.   Please e-mail Denise Hodges at ski4fun@flash.net  or Melissa Dixon at melissadixon70@comcast.net to reserve your spot in the class.