Networking Events
The following events are held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in conjunction with the Texas
Food & Fuel Expo, July 20-22.

TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT Sunday, July 20, 7:45 to 11:00 pm

Hosted by The Texas Spurs, “Support Arm of TGCA”, the tournament will be held in conjunction with the Casino
Party. Texas Hold 'Em is by far the best game for a beginner and seasoned players alike.

   Limited to 58 Players: first-come, first-served basis
   $50 Donation before July 7 / $75 Donation after July 7

NOT INCLUDED in the Networking Package and is an additional event registration
For additional information and registration: CLICK HERE.

CASINO PARTY Sunday, July 20, 8:00 to 11:00 pm

This fun-filled evening hosted by The Texas Spurs, will feature Las Vegas-style games, including:

   Texas Hold’Em tables (for those not playing in the tournament)
   Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette
   Caribbean Stud, 3-Way Action, and Slot Machines
   Chance to Win Great Prizes
   Cash Bar

INCLUDED in the Networking Package.
Individual tickets may be purchased for this event at the door for a $30 donation per person.

INSPIRATIONAL BREAKFAST Monday, July 21, 8:15 am to 9:30 am

  The Expo & Convention officially start with a Inspirational Breakfast, open to ALL exhibitors
  and attendees. You won’t want to miss this year special guest speaker ~ “Jim Morris”.

  Jim Morris' Cinderella story is testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and 
  transform human life.  His story is the subject of the blockbuster film from Walt Disney,
  "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid, which won the ESPY for Sports Film of the Year.


INCLUDED in the Networking Package.
Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for $40 each.

SPOUSE/GUEST EVENT Guest Speaker Susan Warren Monday, July 21, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Join TPCA First Lady Kay Arrell and TGCA First Lady Lynn Kelley for lunch with guest speaker, Susan Warren.  Ms. Warren is Deputy Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal in Dallas.  The Journal gives her freedom to pursue stories about other things she finds interesting.  Backyard Giants grew out of Ms. Warren’s October 2005 story about the trials of growing giant pumpkins.  Ms. Warren worked nine years for the Houston Chronicle where she was posted in 1991 to the Middle East for the Persian Gulf War and its aftermath.  Ms. Warren will also share her insights of a female journalist covering the Persian Gulf War.

INCLUDED in the Full Registration Package.

OPENING NIGHT GALA & LIVE AUCTION Monday, July 21, 6:30 to 10:00 pm

Prepare for a spectacular evening of fine food and entertainment. The Opening Night Gala will begin with a Reception followed by a fabulous dinner and the 12th Annual TPCA Live Auction.

The Live Auction is the highlight of the Opening Night Gala, with jewelry, trips, collectibles and many unique items being offered. Plan now to bring your personal checkbook or personal credit card to support TPCA PAC.

           Event Schedule:       6:30 to 7:00 pm    Reception
                                               7:00 to 8:30 pm     Dinner
                                               8:30 to 8:45 pm     TPCA Auction
                                               9:00 to 10:00 pm   Entertainment

  After the fabulous dinner and Live Auction, the crowd will be in stitches with an evening of
  fun and laughter with Buzz Sutherland.

Sutherland is a man who is sincerely and seriously committed to entertaining audiences with humor that is
100% clean and 200% funny. He has been at the very top of the college comedy world for the past 7-years winning comedian of the year honors a record 13 times. Also, named comedian of the year from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) for the last 5-years the award was given. In addition, Sutherland was named overall entertainer of the year by NACA the final year of the awards.”

INCLUDED in the Networking Package.
Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for $80 each.

KIDS PROGRAM
Monday, July 21, 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm

While the Opening Night Gala is underway, drop the kids off at the “Pizza & Movie Night” event planned especially for them. They will be located adjacent to the Gala ballroom.  Everyone will have a great time at their own event!

INCLUDED in the Full Youth Registration Package.

TGCA AWARDS BREAKFAST Tuesday, July 22, 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Join your fellow TGCA Members for an Awards Breakfast that will energize you for the day’s events including the TGCA & Texas Spurs Officers & Board of Directors installations. The program will also include awards presented: Quater & Half Century Club; Retailer, Wholesaler & Supplier of the Year; W.A. McCarty Scholarship; and TGCA Education Fund Scholarship.

INCLUDED in the Networking Package ~ choice of TGCA’s Breakfast or TPCA’s Breakfast.
Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for $40 each.

TPCA CHAIRMAN’S BREAKFAST Tuesday, July 22, 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Join your fellow TPCA Members for breakfast and the program including the TPCA and TPCA Wranglers installations, awarding of the TPCA scholarships, awarding of the E.K. Bennett recipient and passing the gavel to the new TPCA Chairman Andy Olmstead, Chapman, Inc.

INCLUDED in the Networking Package ~ choice of TPCA’s Breakfast or TGCA’s Breakfast.
Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for $40 each.