News & Press https://tapa.org/news/default.asp Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:55 GMT Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:12:00 GMT Copyright © 2023 Texas Academy of PAs ANNOUNCING: TAPA Online Apparel Store https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=650270 https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=650270

TAPA ONLINE APPAREL STORE

TAPA is excited to announce our online apparel store, perfect for showing off your PA Spirit during TAPA Conferences, around the clinic, and during PA Week!

 

 

STUDENT T-SHIRT CONTEST
 The TAPA Student Reps have designed a variety of shirts to showcase PA Pride! Thirteen different designs created by PA Students are now available for sale in the TAPA Store. The design that sells the most by Friday, September 15th, will win a golden ticket for the upcoming Challenge Bowl. This golden ticket allows for a single redo during the Challenge Bowl. Find your favorite shirt and order today!

TAPA BRANDED APPAREL
 Show your pride in the profession by choosing from our TAPA-branded apparel. We've curated a range based on member requests. Our selection includes t-shirts, polos, and jackets, with sizes ranging from S-4XL (subject to manufacturer availability).

PRODUCTION & SHIPPING TIME
Our vendor estimates a production time of 5-7 days, with an additional up to 3 days for shipping. If you're hoping for your items to arrive before the next conference, it's wise to order early.

QUESTIONS
For any inquiries regarding the shirts, please reach out to TAPA's Executive Director at exec@tapa.org or call 800.280.7655.

Thank you for supporting TAPA! Don't forget to post pictures of yourself wearing these items. Tag TAPA on social media for a chance to be featured on our channels.

ORDER TODAY
]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:12:00 GMT Revamping Membership Billing: Making Your TAPA Experience More Convenient https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=647389 https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=647389
Our software capabilities allow us to support enrollment throughout the calendar year, and we're now aligning our membership billing process accordingly. This move, known as Anniversary Date Billing, ensures you can enroll at any point of the year and enjoy a full year's membership from your date of enrollment. 

No more worrying about the timing of your enrollment or dealing with prorated payments. With the shift to Anniversary Date Billing, a member will always pay the full annual dues amount at the start of their membership, no more pesky pro-rates! Your membership will then be set for renewal 365 days later, giving you a full year of uninterrupted benefits and eliminating the stress of unexpected renewal dates.

We believe that this transition to Anniversary Date Billing is a step forward in improving the overall membership experience at TAPA. It will provide more clarity around membership dues and renewals, simplify our billing processes, and most importantly, it aligns with the value we place on fairness and transparency for all members.

We look forward to your continued engagement with us and trust that this change will help us all navigate the dues and membership process with greater ease and satisfaction. Thank you for your continued support as we implement this beneficial change.]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT Annoucing Winners of 2023 Elections https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=634270 https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=634270 RESULTS OF 2023 ELECTIONS

TAPA is excited to announce the results of the recent elections for the TAPA Board of Directors and Texas Delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates. We had an outstanding response from our members, with one of the highest turnouts. Thank everyone who participated.

The winners of the TAPA BOD Elections are: 

  • President-Elect: Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, DFAAPA 
  • Secretary: Heather Davis-Lopez, MPLC, MPAS, PA-C
  • Director-at-Large: Leticia Bland, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C
  • Director-at-Large: Steven Hunter, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CPAAPA


The winners of the Texas Delegates to the AAPA HOD are:

  • Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, DFAAPA
  • Sonali Weerasinghe, MPH, MPAS, PA-C
  • James Delaney, MS-PA-C, CAQ-OS
  • Andrew Sauer, DMSc, PA-C, RT(R,CT,N), CNMT

Each of these individuals will begin their roles in July 2023. 

Congratulations to all the winners, and a big thank you to all the candidates who submitted their candidacy. TAPA appreciates your dedication and commitment to Texas PAs, and we are grateful for your willingness to serve the organization.

Please join us in congratulating the winners and wishing them all the best in their new roles.

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT 2023 Candidates & Platforms https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=629656 https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=629656 TAPA is excited to announce the candidates for the upcoming TAPA Elections! TAPA will host a Meet the Candidates Forum during TAPA's Virtual Conference on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 4:30pm. For those not planning on attending the  TAPA Virtual Conference, a recording of the Meet the Candidates Forum will be uploaded here shortly after the conclusion of the forum.

President-Elect

  •  Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, DFAAPA

Secretary

  • Bailiegh Bostick MPAS, PA-C
  • Heather Davis-Lopez, MPLC, MPAS, PA-C

Director-at-Large (2 positions available)

  • Raquelle Akavan MS, PA-C
  • Leticia Bland, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C
  • Steven Hunter, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CPAAPA
  • Andrew Sauer DMSc, PA-C, RT(R,CT,N), CNMT
  • Carolyn Telford MPAS, PA-C

Delegate - AAPA House of Delegates  (4 positions available)

  • Raquelle Akavan MS, PA-C
  • James Delaney, MS-PA-C, CAQ-OS
  • Andrew Sauer, DMSc, PA-C, RT(R,CT,N), CNMT
  • Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, DFAAPA
  • Sonali Weerasinghe, MPH, MPAS, PA-C

Please note, in races where there are multiple available positions, the winners will be determined based on the candidates receiving the highest total number of votes (i.e. if 2 seats are available the winners will be the two candidates receiving the most votes.) If two or more candidates end up tying for the last available position in a race, a run off election will occur. 

 

Click here to view and download Candidate Platforms as a PDF

 

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT New TAPA Member Benefits https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=626263 https://tapa.org/news/news.asp?id=626263 TAPA is excited to announce our new TAPA Member discount programs! TAPA currently offers 4 exclusive member-only discounts, including discounts to SmartyPANCE, ROSH Review, and Contract Review Services! 

TAPA's Membership Committee is actively working on growing this list, and we look forward to sharing new discounts as they come available. 

 

Click here to learn more: Exclusive TAPA Member Discounts

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