We've had education, awards, networking, golf, music, food, dancing and even a mechanical bull - but all good things must come to an end. #TPTA2017 was a resounding success - keep posting pics using the hashtag #TPTA2017 so these make it to our gallery. If you have a suggestion for #TPTA2018, send it our way.
We are excited about the upcoming year and planning for #TPTA2018 is already underway. Safe travels home and keep in touch! Get ready to be inspired in Houston at #TPTA2018!
Today we recognized projects, programs and individuals for their contribution to the parking industry.
The TPTA Annual Awards program recognized the following. Without further ado, the 2017 award winners are:
Congratulations to all winners - the nominations will be posted online after the conference.
Hey social media mavens - ya'll are kicking up a twitter storm that we haven't seen before! You can check out the social wall on the app to see what everyone is posting.
We're also feeding your tweets and posts to our website, so check it out! Use the hashtag #TPTA2017 to make sure your posts make it to our gallery.
Keep up the posts and enjoy the conference!
Hey ya'll - we've kicked off the 30th Annual TPTA Conference & Tradeshow. Golf games have been won and lost and lunch has been served.
Hopefully you are well rested and ready to hit the education sessions. We are very pleased to offer two tracks to our attendees this year. So instead of ten sessions to pick from - you now have 20! Team up with a colleague and you can split them up.
While you are networking - don't forget to play the game in the conference app - you might be a lucky winner! Post pictures to our Facebook page or tweet us at @TEXASPARKING - we want to see you on social media! #TPTA2017
So glad you are able to join us for this event - download the conference app and make sure you get everything you need out of the show. Volunteers are stationed throughout and ready to assist.
Happy conferencing parking nerds!
Board member Jane Wilcox and Communications Committee Member Angie Blocher assist with registration and check in. #TPTA2017
If so, hurry and check out the RFP on our website - deadline for proposals is April 13, 2017.
Friendly reminder that we will post your RFP for free - if you have an RFP that is ready for posting, simply submit it to us and we'll help you get word out.
Good luck!
To check or not to check - that is the question. Pack light and get off the plane fast or pack everything you think you might need and be forced to check in your suitcase. It's always a struggle.
So, what do you need to bring?! Well, here are a few thoughts about the items that you should consider.
If you're anything like me - you won't need all the shoes. Cut a pair or two! See you in Ft Worth!
Here's why you should:
So download now!
The TPTA host committee is in full gear preparing to welcome all attendees for the 2017 Annual Conference and Tradeshow!
Booths are SOLD OUT! So if you are buyer seeking a product or solution - there will be no shortage of either on the Exhibit Floor. Software, hardware, services, products - vendors will be here to help answer your questions.
If networking is on your list of to-dos - you will not be disappointed. In addition to shop talks for universities, hospitals, municipalities and airports, the host committee is running two tracks for sessions - so you can pick between 20 different presentations.
Finally, the host committee has ensured that you are going to thoroughly enjoy networking over a fine meal catered by Reata at the Will Rogers Arena for the Wednesday Night Event.
So pack your bags, make your lists and get ready to conference next week. We can't wait to see you!
It’s Rodeo time in Houston, Texas, and as thousands of people descend on the NRG complex grounds to partake in the country-western merriment I’m reminded of how important having adequate and efficient parking is. As a volunteer for the rodeo which raises money to fund college scholarships, I’m fortunate to be given a pass to park on the grounds, but as other volunteers and the general public jam the surrounding streets and fill up the lots, sometimes I can’t even park in the designated areas. The complex contains over 26,000 parking spaces but sometimes that isn’t even enough to hold us all. Not being able to find a space to park in often leads to frustration and puts an initial damper on parkers’ moods. Luckily, there are alternate options that can save the day, parking is available at one of several facilities conveniently located on or near the Metrorail line and take the train all the way to the stadium, hassle-free! With so many people convening into one place at the same time, communication is key regarding knowing what alternatives there are instead of braving the congestion at the NRG complex. Not only is this more convenient for the parkers, but it’s also an opportunity for parking operators to generate income…a win-win for both sides! But no matter how one chooses to get to the fun, don’t pass up the chance to put on some cowboy boots, check out some animals, listen to some great bands, and enjoy the show. Let’s Rodeo!
Evelyn Alonso
Corporate Director of Administration
Winpark
We’re ready for an amazing experience at 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow! Are you? Get started by downloading our event app to your iPhone, iPad, or Android at https://crowd.cc/s/xS5S.
Gamers - put your game face on!
We have an app for the conference and because we have to have some fun and games – we encourage all attendees to come prepared to win!
Participants use their own mobile device running either iOS or Android to participate in the TPTA Mobile App Game. You need to download the app at the Google Play Store or iTunes store and you must be a 2017 registered attendee to play and WIN.
We want to encourage engagement and conference participation but we also have some rules that need to be followed, so play nice! Check in at sessions, provide feedback, tweet about the conference and see your points rack up on the leaderboard. The first 4 leaders to collect the maximum points will get prizes!
Prizes:
• Grand Prize: $100 gift card and 2018 TPTA membership
• First Place: $75 gift card and 2018 TPTA membership
• Second Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card
• Third Place: $25 Amazon Gift Card
The rules are pretty simple – read all about them here!
The TPTA Board of Directors are ineligible, and therefore excluded from winning any prizes associate with the TPTA Mobile App Game.
Good luck gamers!
The TPTA board of directors candidates are all staying on message and the race is too close to calll! Are you a regular member - have you voted?
Your vote counts! The board guides the future of our association. We have 6 positions to fill in the 2017 elections and the deadline to cast your vote is March 30, 2017. The elected board members will be announced at the 2017 Conference and Tradeshow.
Note: Voting is limited to regular TPTA members who have the voting rights for their organization. Each organization must have 1 regular members and all others are Associate members (no voting rights). VOTE NOW!
As part of the TPTA Vision and Mission, we are always looking at ways to improve and bring value to the organization and our members.
The bylaw committee has recommended updates to the TPTA by-laws. While some of the updates are a simply cleaning up of the language, there are some substantial changes that are outlined here.
You may review the current bylaws online. The proposed bylaws are available here.
We will be asking regular members to vote on the proposed bylaws by e-mail starting March 21, 2017. Voting will close on April 1, 2017 and the result will be announced at the annual business meeting on April 4, 2017 in Fort Worth.
We thank you for your participation!
