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TOWA Continuing on Progressive Course

TOWA Continuing on Progressive Course

By David Sikes, President

The Texas Outdoor Writers As­sociation is an organization on the rise.

     Not to dwell on the past, but it is no secret that TOWA leadership suf­fered a low period several years ago. This era ended abruptly with a newfound sense of pride and character so powerful that it could not be denied.

     The likes of Ralph Wingingham, John Goodspeed, Bob Lusk and perhaps our ultimate savior of credibility, Larry LeB­lanc, returned TOWA to prominence as a strong honorable organization of profes­sional communicators.

     I plan to continue this course, with the help of new board members Bob Hood and Judy Jurek, along with Peggy York, who was reelected to the board last month.

     Most of you are aware that TOWA Executive Director Larry LeBlanc has de­cided to step down from his position fol­lowing the 2013 conference in Galveston.

     Larry’s accomplishments are many… Continued in Newsletter

 

 

TOWA Goes to Galveston

2013 TOWA Conference Location: Galveston, Texas

• Galveston Island is located on the Gulf of Mexico, 50 miles South of Houston.

• Galveston Island is a barrier reef island that averages 2 miles in width, offering 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches.

• Galveston Island offers temperate weather year-round, averaging 57°F in the winter months and 81°F in summer months

• Galveston Island has four historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places, which include The Strand National Historic Landmark District, East End Historic District, Silk Stocking District and Central Business District.

• Galveston Island is home to three National Historic Landmarks including the Tall Ship Elissa, East End and The Strand and has approximately 1,500 historic buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

*from cityofgalveston.com

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