TAD Conference Update: Early bird combo, Award Nominations and
\nCandidate Nominations Deadline<\/p>\n
In about one month the 45th biennial conference will take place from
\nJune 11 to 13 at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel. You save $25 by
\nregistering early by May 15. Attached is a copy of the early bird
\nregistration. You can find more information about the conference by
\ngoing to our website www.deaftexas.org. The sooner you register and
\nbook your room at the incredible rate of $85 a night, the better it
\nwill be for you and TAD!<\/p>\n
Past TAD conferences have always included awards and recognition
\nceremonies. The tradition will continue at the upcoming conference in
\nSan Antonio on Saturday night on June 13. Chris Hamilton of Austin is
\nthe chairperson and you may email him your nominations at
\nchris.hamilton@tsd.state.tx.us. Here is the primary list of awards
\nwith a brief criterion for each:<\/p>\n
Education Award: This teacher, administrator or educator from the
\nregional day school programs and TSD may qualify for this special
\naward. This person must inspire her or his students, staff and parents
\nas a good role model. The nominee must truly be dedicated, innovative
\nand professional. 2007 winners were Rakia Musa of Laredo and Laura
\nKowalik of San Antonio.<\/p>\n
Volunteer Award: This TAD member is a true volunteer in every sense
\nof the word. His or her dedication is very conspicuous to the board
\nand other TAD members. Unselfish hours are spent on behalf of TAD and
\nthe Texas Deaf Community. 2007 winner was Fred Newberry of Austin.<\/p>\n
Distinguished Service Award: For a TAD member who has done vital work
\nfor the association by volunteering substantial time for the Deaf
\nCommunity for many years. 2007 winner was Kathy Walters of Rockwall.<\/p>\n
TAD\/NAD Golden Hand Award: This person has served the Texas Deaf
\nCommunity for many unselfish years as a true volunteer and many lives
\nhave improved because of her or his contributions in Texas. 2007
\nwinner was Grant Laird, Jr.<\/p>\n
Hendricks Arnold Award: For an outstanding African-American and Deaf
\nperson who contributed significantly to his culture, community, and
\nwork place. Last two winners were Larry Smith of Austin and Dr. Glenn
\nAnderson of Arkansas.<\/p>\n
Senator Gonzales Barrientos Award: For an outstanding Hispanic and
\nDeaf person who has done substantial social and advocacy work for his
\nculture, community and work place. Last two winners were Rogelio
\nFernandez of Austin and Alma Bebee of El Paso. Deadline is May 25,
\n2009.<\/p>\n
The elections for officers and board directors will take place on
\nJune 13 after the business meeting at 3:00 PM. There will be some
\nvacancies and we hope to have many interested persons who have been a
\nmember of TAD for at least two years. Please send your nomination or
\neven nominate yourself to chair of the nominations committee Bill
\nEckstein at bill.eckstein@tsd.state.tx.us. Please make sure the
\nnominee you have in mind has agreed to your action. Yes, members can
\nbe nominated or withdrawn from the floor before the elections.
\nDeadline for the nominations is May 25.<\/p>\n
TAD is a non-profit 501 (3) C organization that was established in
\n1886. There are about 650 members, including online E-newsletter
\nsubscribers. TAD is an advocacy state association and many laws like
\nASL, Relay Texas, TSD 51% board make-up, commission for the deaf and
\nother legislative mandates have benefited Deaf Texans. TAD is
\naffiliated with the National Association of the Deaf. For those who
\nwish to join TAD, there is a membership form at www.deaftexas.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TAD Conference Update: Early bird combo, Award Nominations and Candidate Nominations Deadline In about one month the 45th biennial conference will take place from June 11 to 13 at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel. You save $25 by registering early…<\/p>\n