July 16, 2004

Dear TLTA Member,

I hope all of you are enjoying the lazy days of summer. School is out, vacations are planned, and schedules are just a little less hectic. Most of my time this summer will be spent coaching (or thinking about) Little League All-Star Baseball and TLTA. Probably in that order, if my players have anything to do with it.

First of all I want to thank all of you who have renewed your membership in TLTA. Your continued support allows us to provide many valuable membership services to you and your employees. Some of the items we are already working on this year include the 2004 Rule and Rate hearings and the 79th Legislative Session which will begin in January 2005. It is still possible that a special session on school finance could be called by Governor Perry, and we are planning another trip to Washington D. C. to continue to communicate with our elected representatives.

Several of our committees have already met this month and more are scheduled to meet in July and August. These committee meetings serve as the foundation for TLTA programs and activities during the year. This year we have over 180 individuals volunteering their time and talent to serve on these important committees. I would like to extend my appreciation to all of you who have volunteered to serve. You are truly the backbone of our association and essential to our continued success.

As we begin to work on the many projects and programs slated for this year, we need your support and involvement now more than ever. It is essential that we work together to support and protect the interests of our industry. I look forward to the coming year and urge you to contact me or a TLTA staff member if you have concerns or suggestions.


Best regards,

Terry Grantham
TLTA President