The Texans for State Parks Annual Conference of the members is held each year for the transaction of the group’s business. The meeting is open to all members and non-members are also invited to attend. The annual conference provides an opportunity to help keep members and other park supporters informed about issues affecting the state park system and to have an opportunity to get involved and make a difference. It also provides an opportunity for members and interested persons to network with others working in support of the parks. The conference begins Friday evening when members have the opportunity for presentations to show off their work in their parks and continues Saturday with the State of State Parks by State Park Division officials, presentation of Special Recognition Awards and informative programs for partner groups. The conferences are held in various areas of the state each year to make it more accessible for members and park supporters around the state.
The 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mark your calendar for the 2024 Texans for State Parks Annual Conference! The conference is scheduled for April 12 and 13, 2024 at Tyler State Park in the north east Texas Piney Woods. The Conference will begin Friday evening. Registration will begin at 5 pm, followed by welcome and a light meal at 6 pm. Presentations will begin at 7:00 pm when members have the opportunity to show off their work in their parks. There will also be space for vendors who have items of interest for members, and for members to display information on their organizations and activities. welcome and a light meal at 6 pm.
There will also be space for vendors who have items of interest for members, and for members to display information on their organizations and activities.
Saturday will begin with early registration, welcome and breakfast. The keynote speaker will be State Parks Director Rodney Franklin addressing The Current State of Texas State Parks and Future Plans. Other program topics include an update on the State Parks 100 Year Celebration events, how we can be involved, and informative programs for partner groups. The afternoon highlight will be the presentation of awards for Outstanding Awards.
More information about programs and reservations will be available on the Texans for State Parks web page https://texansstateparks.org/resources/ in coming months.
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OUTSTANDING AWARDS PROGRAM: Texans for State Parks has developed an Awards Program to positively recognize persons for their exemplary service to our State Parks. The presentation of the awards will coincide with the Texans for State Parks Annual Conference each year. Beginning this year, 2022, Awards will be presented in four categories in each of the six (6) Texas State Parks Regional Areas. The four categories will be Outstanding Superintendent, Outstanding Staff Member, Outstanding Volunteer, Outstanding Friends Group. Nominations may be submitted by the general public, the State Park Staffs, or the Friends Group members. For any nomination to be considered, it will have to be submitted through the Texans for State Parks Website using the format provided. Good park communication will avoid duplication of nominations. The nomination committee will present a list of those nominated to each of the regional directors for their review. Those nominated from each region will be voted on by the nomination committee to determine the final four awards in each region. The final results will be presented by the nominations committee to the President and full board of directors. A winner cannot be nominated again for five years. Opening and closing dates for Nominations will be posted with the dates of the next conference with a link to the nomination forms.