Texas NAME

10/05/2026

TXNAME Board of Directors Call for Nominations: October 5–19, 2026

You have the opportunity directly influence the future of TXNAME! This fall, TXNAME members vote to elect the leaders to create and enact our policies for the future. We are looking for nominees for positions coming up in our election, with terms starting January 2027.

📅 NOMINATION WINDOW: October 5-19, 2026

📩 ELIGIBILITY: All TXNAME members in good standing.

Nominate Here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUxIzVpspEpV2f9qW5WsHSgf51s0Aqoruj3RpDM_8K8oPoNA/viewform?usp=preview



Positions Up for Election:

President-Elect (2-Year Term)
Directly takes over from the president. Oversees meetings and special programming.
Parliamentarian (2-Year Term)
Advises on parliamentary procedures, revises By-Laws, and supervises credentials and elections.
Treasurer (2-Year Term, Staggered)
Manages the safekeeping, investment, and disbursement of funds.
Members-at-Large (4 Positions Available) (2-Year Term)
Serves on the Board of Directors to oversee the chapter, create and enact policies for our chapter.

Please fill in the form to nominate someone as an officer for TXNAME. Here are the positions Up for Election: President-Elect (2-Year Term) Directly takes over from the president. Oversees meetings and special programming. Parliamentarian (2-Year Term) Advises on parliamentary procedures, revises By...

09/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📣 TXNAME Leadership Nominations Are Coming!

This fall, you have the opportunity to help shape the future of TXNAME!

TXNAME members will elect leaders who will help guide the organization, create and enact policies, and support the continued growth of our chapter. If you’ve been looking for a way to serve, lead, and make an impact, this is your opportunity!

📅 Nomination Window: October 5–19, 2026
👥 Eligibility: All TXNAME members in good standing
📌 Terms Begin: January 2027

Positions up for election include:
⭐ President-Elect — 2-year term Oversees meetings and special programming and transitions into the presidency.
⭐ Parliamentarian — 2-year term Advises on parliamentary procedures, revises bylaws, and supervises credentials and elections.
⭐ Treasurer — 2-year staggered term Manages the safekeeping, investment, and disbursement of TXNAME funds.
⭐ Members-at-Large — 4 positions available, 2-year terms Serve on the Board of Directors to help oversee the chapter and create and enact policies.

Who will help lead TXNAME into its next chapter? It could be you!

Mark your calendar for October 5–19, 2026, and start thinking about how you can get involved.

Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. TXNAME’s future needs you.

More information about the nomination and election process will be shared as we approach the nomination window.

08/24/2026

We're excited to welcome you to our 35th Annual International Conference in 2026! Spread the word, bring a colleague, friend, family member, or neighbor. Register today to lock in early bird pricing.

07/11/2026

Y’all didn’t think the 5K for the Founders was over, did you? Michelle Love-Day wins for the longest-distance photo! She’s supporting NAME all the way from Portugal!

07/11/2026

NAME President-Elect Steve Lysenko covered more than five kilometers on the soccer field today! How are you completing your 5K for the Founders?

07/11/2026

We have another 5K update from our NAME President!

07/11/2026

Utah NAME is getting in on the 5K for the Founders action!

07/11/2026

Our President Sarah Straub is 5K-ing with a furry friend! Who else has a 5K buddy today?

07/11/2026

Here’s a photo scavenger hunt from
Board member Taylor Bunn!

I woke up at 5:15 to pouring rain and DID NOT want to walk 5 kilometers. By 7:00, the sun was out and I lost my excuse to stay in bed. I took my time on my walk for the National Association for Multicultural Education and made it home sweaty, red-faced, caffeinated, and weighed down by a box of donuts I’d carried for two miles in full sun. In the end, I walked 4.49 miles. What a blessing to spend a Saturday morning moving my body in the sunshine, supporting a great cause and local businesses, and getting a little treat!

I’m using my Texas NAME photo scavenger hunt to share my favorite place with you, St. George Island, Florida.

Photo 1 - Roots: My route started on the beach with my feet in the water. I’ve always been a beach girl!

Photo 2 - Voice: I love this message board at Island Espresso . Patrons can buy a drink to pay forward. It’s fun to learn a bit about people by the notes they leave behind.

Photo 3 - Growth: These sago palms usually grow straight up, leaves spreading out to make room for new growth. This one is always out here looking like Gonzo, doing whatever it wants. I love it.

Photo 4 - Community: It’s turtle nesting season on the island, and it takes a village to keep the nests safe. Very few loggerheads (1 in 10,000) live to adulthood. the public beaches, people come gather to fish, read, swim, paddle, and relax. The St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol does incredible work marking nests, monitoring progress, and educating the community about the importance of the turtles and how we can work together to help them survive.

Legacy: The Cape St. George Lighthouse is an enduring island landmark. Originally built in 1833, the lighthouse has fallen twice from storms and once from beach erosion. Each reconstruction used original materials. A climb to the top rewards you with 360-degree views of the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay.

07/11/2026

Our Immediate Past President and current NAME President, Dr. Lakia M. Scott, would love to welcome you to the NAME 5K for the Founders!