Events
Where to find us.
Launch events, training cohorts, and community gatherings across East Texas.
- Oct29Launch
Men's Breakfast — Society Launch
7:00 – 8:30 AM · Tyler, TX
The public announcement of the Purple Jacket Society. Hear from ETCC leadership and founding members, and sign up as a founding member on the spot.
Sign up as a founding member - Nov14Training
Texas Men S.P.E.A.K. — Cohort 1
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · East Texas Crisis Center
The first one-day, eight-hour required training for founding members.
- Dec05Training
Texas Men S.P.E.A.K. — Cohort 2
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · East Texas Crisis Center
Second founding-member cohort. Select this date on your application.
- Jan21Community
Founding Member Gathering & Jacket Presentation
6:00 – 7:30 PM · Tyler, TX
Recognizing members who have completed training. Families welcome.
- Feb13Training
Texas Men S.P.E.A.K. — Cohort 3
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · East Texas Crisis Center
Open to all accepted members who have not yet completed the course.