It’s fall! Just kidding. This is Texas. It will still be hot for at least the next month or so, but it is hard to believe we’re already halfway through September. This year has flown by! I am looking forward to the cooler weather, and maybe a pumpkin spiced latte or two. I can’t help it—they’re delicious.
We are so happy to finally get to co-host the High Speed Rail Technology and Public Policy Forum with our friends over at COMTO. This event will be held virtually on September 30th from 12–1:30 p.m. The very next evening, we are having our long awaited Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and Natural History. It’s been some time since we’ve been able to honor our scholarship and annual winners, so I am very much looking forward to celebrating with you! Special thanks to Jolene Mayo and her committee for putting together such a fabulous event!
I’d also like to take a moment to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month and give a shout out to all of our Hispanic American members and colleagues who make North Texas better by being a part of it. Our country, and especially the State of Texas, have been significantly improved by the contributions of the Hispanic American community, and we honor those contributions, not only during National Hispanic Heritage Month, but every single day.
Finally, I’m encouraging you all to get more involved as we start regaining some semblance of normalcy! Join a committee, run for a leadership position, or just keep attending our events! Our chapter is thriving, and it’s a great time to see how you can be a part of it.
I hope to see you all on October 1. Be safe out there, and as always, thanks for everything you do!
Sincerely,
