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The Texas Plains Trail Region
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Greetings!
Summer is sneaking upon us. Do you know what that means? Company is heading our way! The Texas Plains Trail Regional Organization, and all of our 52-Counties, are gearing up for the visitors who will be spending their tourism dollars in our awesome region. Without a doubt, we offer fantastic fun and a memorable vacation for our travelers. It is important to focus on the assets that our region offers--dynamic people, western heritage, awe-inspiring landscapes,
unique shopping experiences, historic museums, fun festivals, outdoor escapes, quaint bed & breakfasts, attractions, and events galore. Yes, we truly think that our region IS the, "Texas that people remember." Keep in mind that the same things we love about our region will also lure others here. Visitors ARE coming! Let's join together to throw out the welcome mat and embrace them with our warm hospitality. Remember that every dollar spent on lodging, fuel, shopping, eating, and entertainment will help each of our local economies. Together we can accomplish so much more!
The Texas Plains Trail Region thanks each of you for your tremendous support. We value your input. Let us know how we can help your community.
Enjoy your summer! Check out our events calendar at www.TexasPlainsTrail.com. There's plenty to do in our region, so try a "staycation." You'll be amazed at what you can experience right in our own backyard.
Happy Trails,
 Dolores Mosser, TPTR Board President
Deborah Sue McDonald, Regional Coordinator
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| Upcoming Plains Trail Meeting Reminder! |
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When: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Where: Bertie Fannie Restaurant
103 South 6th Street
Memphis, Texas
Time: 11:00 Welcome & Introductions
11:15 Program by Memphis Mayor Robert Maddox
& Chamber Director Judy Stewart
* We will also take a tour of the Hall County Museum.
12:00 Lunch ($10 per person) will be served at Bertie Fannie's.
1:00 The Texas Plains Trail Bi-Monthly Board Meeting.
Our meetings are open to to anyone interested in Texas history, heritage tourism, and historic preservation. They are a great way to network with regional partners, gain knowledge of marketing strategies, and obtain innovative ideas for your communities.
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| Ways to be involved with The Texas Plains Trail Region. |
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Help us help YOU and your county!
1. Attend our meetings and workshops.
2. Offer to host one of our Bi-monthly meetings. Contact us to find out how.
3. Consider becoming one of our Board Members. E-mail us for an application today.
4. Send your community, county, and museum's events to be placed on our website.
5. Invite the Regional Coordinator or other Board Members to speak at your Chamber,
Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Historical Commission, or other meetings. We are more-than
willing to educate your community on a variety of topics .
6. Ask the Regional Coordinator to teach FREE Hospitality Training to community businesses.
7. Volunteer to help distribute Regional brochures, itineraries, and other materials at the Trade Shows
we attend, like the Texas State Fair in September and October. We also purchased a kiosk to be
placed at the TEXAS Musical in Palo Duro Canyon. If we do not have your brochures, please mail
about 100, so that the thousands of travelers who attend the play will know about your special
place.
8. Have Regional pictures, favorite places, or historic stories to share? Send them to us! We can use
and other upcoming social media sites like Facebook, Youtube, Flickr, and Twitter. We want our
region to be showcased around the globe.
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| Regional recipients of the Texas Historical Commission Awards |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
We are extremely proud to announce our region's THC Distinguished Service Awards that acknowledged the dedication of the County Historical Commissioners throughout the state. They were honored at THC's Annual Preservation Conference at Lakeway. These County Historical Commissioners have cultivated a strong relationship with their county commissioiner's court and the Texas Historical Commission. We applaud them for their hard work!
Carson Castro Cochran Crosby Hockley Howard Hutchinson Knox Lubbock Randall Lipscomb
Virginia Scott, Wolf Creek Heritage Museum, Lipscomb
Kudos! Hurrah's! Hats off to Virginia Scott, one of the Texas Plains Trail Board Members, for receiving the JOHN L. NAU III, AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN MUSEUMS. This highly prized award recognizes and honors the significant contributions of an individual or institution in the areas of historical interpretation, museum education, conservation of collections and/or community involvement. Way to go!
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| SAVE THE DATE! AUGUST 11, 2009 |
| Texas Plains Trail Tourism Round-Up Conference Coming in AUGUST! |
We are excited to announce that the Texas Plains Trail Region Organization will be hosting a one day Tourism Round-up Conference at the Plainview Country Club on August 11, 2009. A list of speakers and specific topics will be released later. The Conference will be designed to provide relevant and useful tourism information and training for community and business leaders within the Texas Plains Trail Region who recognize the importance of tourism for our rural communities. Topics such as marketing strategies, understanding the Hotel/Motel Tax Laws, creating community events, preserving your place, the power of partnerships, grant writing, promoting on your website, and selling your city will fill the 8:30-3:00 day. This will be a great day to show off your community and network with other community leaders! Look for registration details coming soon. REMEMBER TO SAVE THE DATE! AUGUST 11, 2009. Call 806-231-3479 for more information.
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Deborah Sue McDonald, Regional Coordinator
Texas Plains Trail Region
806-273-0920 or 806-231-3479
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The Texas Plains Trail Region is a regional tourism initiative developed by the Texas Historical Commission that fosters regional economic development by promoting heritage tourism through the preservation of cultural and historic resources and regional partnerships. Our board consists of 25-members from all over the region. For a complete list of BENEFITS of PARTNERING WITH TPTR, see http://texasplainstrail.com/home/index.asp?page=1059. Promoting the past. Motivating the present. Creating the future! |
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