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TALWD Annual Conference & Business Meeting

Texas Association of Local WIC Directors Annual Conference 2025

The Texas Association of Local WIC Directors, TALWD, is a professional organization made up of local WIC Directors who put forth efforts to influence program planning, changes to WIC policies, coordination between local and state agencies, and implementation and administration of the WIC Program on the local, state, and federal level. Our mission is to partner with the Texas WIC State Agency, advocate for WIC's mission, and provide a framework for WIC Directors.

Hotel Margaritaville Beach Resort, 310 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, Texas, 78597

Dates Saturday October 18, 2025 to Wednesday October 22, 2025
Registration Cost: $500
Preconference Cost: $75

2025 Annual Conference & Business Meeting

October 18, 2025, Noon – October 22, 5:00 PM

DAY 1-SATURDAY ▪ 10/18/2025

12:00 PM – 05:00 PM REGISTRATION

DAY 2- SUNDAY ▪ 10/19/2025

08:00 AM – 07:00 PM REGISTRATION
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM BREAKFAST
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM PRE-CONFERENCE-RISK MANAGEMENT
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK
10:30 PM – 11:30 PM PRE-CONFERENCE-RISK MANAGEMENT
11:30 PM – 01:00 PM LUNCH
01:00 PM – 02:30 PM BOARD MEETING, TALWD 3rd Quarter, TALWD BOARD MEMBERS ONLY
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM BREAK WITH VENDORS
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM BOARD MEETING, TALWD 3rd Quarter, TALWD BOARD MEMBERS ONLY
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM WELCOME LUAU

DAY 3– MONDAY ▪ 10/20/2025

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM REGISTRATION
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM BREAKFAST
08:30 AM – 08:45 AM WELCOME
08:45 AM – 10:00 AM BUSINESS MEETING - WIC DIRECTORS ONLY
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK WITH VENDORS
10:30 PM – 12:00 PM CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS MEETING - WIC DIRECTORS ONLY
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM LUNCH
01:00 AM – 02:30 PM STATE UPDATES
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM BREAK WITH VENDORS
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM CONTINUATION OF STATE UPDATES
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM TRANSPORT TO VENUE
06:00 PM – 07:30 PM SUNSET ON THE BAY BOAT CRUISE
07:30 PM – 09:00 PM DINNER BY THE BAY AT MAHI NIC’s

DAY 4– TUESDAY ▪ 10/21/2025

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM BREAKFAST
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- BEYOND THE BASICS, CEUs AVAILABLE
- PRESENTERS: April Clark, RD, LD & Kelli Miller, MS, RD, LD
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM VENDOR PRESENTATION
11:30 PM – 01:00 PM AWARD CEREMONY
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM QMB FISCAL TRAINING
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM BREAK WITH VENDORS
03:15 PM – 05:00 PM QMB FISCAL TRAINING

DAY 5– WEDNESDAY ▪ 10/22/2025

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM BREAKFAST
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM PAST PRESIDENT COUNCIL-TALWD ORIENTATION
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM LUNCH
01:00 PM – 05:00 PM TALWD TRANSITIONAL MEETING

Location:

Margaritville Beach Resort

310 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597

Registration Options:

Registration Open: 7/21/2025 – 10/3/2025, All Day

Tickets Available: 985

Price: $500.00 - $600.00

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Margaritaville Beach Resort

Address:

310 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone:

(956) 761-6551