New This Year – 5K RUN or Walk!
Fri., Jan. 24, 3 pm.
Join your peers in this inaugural event! For your entry fee of
$35, you get a great 5K course, an event managed by professionals and a high quality shirt that will definitely become a
keepsake. Start training now to take top honors and to help
SAFE achieve its goals. Pre-registration is required.
ASBA Testing
Sat., Jan. 25, 8 am – 1 pm
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) offers three
certifications for field builders and will be offering these tests
during the STMA Conference. To find out if you qualify to
test, go to www.sportsbuilders.org. The deadline to apply to
test is Dec. 15. Those testing must register for the STMA conference, purchasing a one-day package at a minimum. Questions? Contact ASBA, 866-501-2722.
Chapter Officers Training
– for Chapter Board Members
Tues., Jan. 21, 6 – 9 pm (Dinner provided)
Chapter board members are invited to attend a chapter networking and brainstorming session to address the challenges of
strengthening your chapter with a focus on how to fundraise
and your role as a volunteer leader. Preregistration is required.
SAFE Golf Scramble
Tues., Jan. 21, 9 am – 4 pm
The SAFE Golf Tournament will be held at The Republic Golf
Club, 10 minutes from the STMA host hotel. The course
routing follows Salado Creek as it winds through heavily
wooded areas, making each hole completely secluded. The terrain is mostly flat and has player-friendly features such as wide
fairways with generous landing areas and open approaches. Republic has four sets of tees that allow players to adjust the
game to their skill level. Transportation, lunch, hole-in-one
and other prizes are included. Rental clubs are available. Preregistration is required.
NEW TIME!
Women's Forum Lunch
Wed., Jan. 22, 12 – 2 pm
Celebrating its seventh year, all women at the conference are
invited to participate in a facilitated discussion and enjoy
lunch.
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