What's the intersection where land surveying education meets entertainment and networking? In 2012, it’s beautiful San Marcos, one of Texas’s jewels.
View the 2012 Convention & Technology Exposition Brochure Here!
This year’s annual Convention & Tech Expo (Oct. 10-13) will be held in the warm confines of the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center (Receive TSPS Online Room Reservation Discount Here), but around the host hotel are numerous activities and adventures awaiting convention attendees.
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Take Part in On-site and Off-site Special Events!
The variety of special events and activities make the annual convention as much a vacation destination as a education necessity for land surveyors.
Want to play golf? Then participate in the TSPS Annual Golf Tournament at the historic Onion Creek Club. (Photo from OnionCreekClub.com.)
Shopping your thing? Check out the Premium Outlets and the Tanger Outlets, with more than 350 shops combined. (Photo courtesy of San Marcos CVB.) Take a glass-bottom river boat ride or a stroll through one of Texas most impressive cave formations, or even step back in time in historic and quaint Gruene, Texas. These are just a few possibilities for convention attendees.
This year's Friday Night Event will take place at Three Dudes Winery, which overlooks the crystal clear waters of the San Marcos River.
Buses will transport attendees to the beautifully manicured grounds for an evening of food, fun and friends. Sample the winery’s offerings while you chow down on award-winning Texas BBQ provided by Black’s Barbecue.
Listen to the soothing sounds of classical guitarist, Ravner Salinas, and partake in some lawn games while your friends look on. There’s sure to be something for everyone in this fun-packed event.
(Photos and some text from threedudeswinery.com)
The Best Line-up of Education Offerings!
Back in the host hotel, the Education offerings (CEUs) and opportunities are icing on the convention cake. Check out:
• 12 hours of CEU courses available Friday & Saturday, such as Surveying Resources of the TxGLO and Mock Trial - Wright vs. Hawk. Attendees can sign up for courses in both Professional Ethics and the TBPLS Act & Rules (both 4 hrs ... 3 hrs now required annually by TBPLS in either of these topics).
• Fascinating and entertaining keynote speakers and course instructors.
• The Best Technology Expo in the Southwest ... and much more! Don't wait ... REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
Want to be an Exhibitor at the Tech Expo?
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(Convention registration payments are not deductible as charitable contributions, however, they may be deducted as trade or business expenses. Consult your tax advisor.)