Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society
Annual Conference
November 26-27, 2018
Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Education, Networking, Exhibitors, TDA CEU’s, Food, and Golf.
Who should attend:All TAPMS members and others who are interested in aquatic plant management, biology or ecology, or who are involved in the protection, management and restoration of water and wetland resources, are invited to attend. Whether you work in the public or private sector, as an aquatic weed management professional, water resource manager, researcher, or regulatory official, the 2018 conference will deliver up to date information.
Topics covered: Aquatic plant management tools and techniques, recent technological advances, research results that are relevant to your work, environmental laws and regulations, public outreach initiatives, Business Development, and TAPMS business. All TDA certified aquatic pesticide applicators will receive CEU credits for attending.
Call for Presentations
Deadline for abstract submissions is October 15, 2018. You are invited to give a presentation at the 2018 TAPMS Annual Conference. Fifteen-minute presentations (20 minutes including questions) covering all aspects of aquatic resource management: including the biology of aquatic plants, ecology of aquatic habitats, effects of aquatic habitats on fish and wildlife, biological and chemical control of aquatic plants, and management and restoration of aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Presentations should not be used to advertise a specific product, brand, or service- but rather provide relevant, timely information for attendees. If you would like to inquire about being a presenter, please contact the President-elect and Program Chair Monica McGarrity at monica.mcgarrity@tpwd.
• Submit an abstract online (Click to submit; deadline for submissions is October 15, 2018)
• Student Incentives (See student flyer PDF)
• Free TAPMS student membership
• Complimentary conference registration (includes most meals)
• Prize money for best in group student presenters
• Full student travel reimbursal (i.e., mileage or flights, hotel, meals not included with registration), courtesy of the Aquatic Ecosystem Research Foundation (www.aquatics.org)
Meals included in conference registration: Continental breakfast both days, AM &PM breaks, and banquet dinner. TAPMS currently has rooms blocked at a discounted price of $165/ night for the nights of November 26-27. Government employees will receive the prevailing government per diem rate. Please contact Omni La Mansion del Rio using the information provided below to make your reservations in advance to ensure you receive the accommodations you desire.
Room Reservations:
Phone: (210) 518-1000
Online: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-la-mansion-del-rio/meetings/tapms-2018
Omni La Mansion del Rio
112 COLLEGE STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78205
TAPMS Memberships
Individual 2018 TAPMS Memberships are FREE with paid conference registration, so please do not add memberships to your cart when registering for the conference. Corporate memberships are a way to represent your business at TAPMS, and corporate membership dues are used to support non-event-specific conference services that are vital to the success of the conference such as facility deposits, programs, placards, advertisement, sound system rentals, plagues, office supplies, etc. – all the little things that make the conference happen. Corporate members will be recognized as conference sponsors.
Conference Registration
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Conference Registration Prior To October 26, 2018
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Conference Registration beginning October 26,2018 or at the door
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Conference Registration – Single Day
$110.00 Add to cart -
Conference Registration – Guest/Spouse prior to October 26, 2018
$120.00 Add to cart -
Conference Registration – Guest/Spouse after to October 26, 2018 or at the door
$145.00 Add to cart -
Conference Banquet Only
$60.00 Add to cart
Student Registration
Premium Conference Sponsorships
Conference Exhibitors and Sponsorships
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TAPMS Dinner Banquet Sponsorship
$1,800.00 Add to cart -
Conference Room Sponsor
$1,000.00 Add to cart -
Social Sponsor
$1,000.00 Add to cart -
Lunch Sponsor
$1,000.00 Add to cart -
President’s Reception Sponsorship
$1,000.00 Read more -
Student Sponsor – Gold
$500.00 Add to cart -
Exhibitor Booth (Does not include registration)
$380.00 Add to cart -
Break Sponsor
$275.00 Read more -
Student Sponsor – Silver
$250.00 Add to cart -
Student Sponsor – Bronze
$100.00 Add to cart
Conference Special for Exhibitors
TAPMS 2018 – Golf Tournament
TAPMS would like to update the TAPMS 2018 Conference with information about this years golf tournament at the Quarry on November 25th with a 1pm start time. The cost is $90.00, includes 18 holes, cart and a box lunch.
Website and Newsletter Advertisements
Coming soon! Please check back again or contact TAPMS.
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Available Number of Sponsor spport per year | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Contribution | $2,800 | $1,950 | $1,700 | $1,400 | $1,100 | $560.00 | |
Exhibitor Booth ($380) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Conference Registration with Membership ($190/each) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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