LINED UP FOR LEARNING!
| If you were selected as a speaker, please contact: Beatrice Perales – bperales@unitedwayhouston.org
For additional questions or concerns, please contact: Siena Lindemann at: slindemann@capcog.org
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The conference will be held on-site at Cactus Cove Inn & Suites, a newly established boutique hotel with historic roots in Amarillo – see below for the Inn website and more information on amenities!
Why attend the conference?
- Discover best practices and learn about innovative programs
- Network with your peers from across the state
- Enjoy personal and professional development
- An exciting opportunity for Inform USA members to WIN a scholarship for your either to be used at an INFORM USA or an INFORM Texas conference for either 2026or 2027 (a $600 value)! Two winners will be announced, and a representative from the member organization must be present to win!
Inform Texas Awards will be presented at the April 2026 conference. Applications due Friday, March 28, 2026. Recognize your outstanding team members by completing an application form below:
Recognize a Staff Member or Volunteer
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to recognize our amazing paid and volunteer staff through the Inform Texas awards at the Inform Texas Conference April 13-16, 2026 (the awardee does not have to be present).
We know you have wonderful people doing wonderful work and are glad to offer you the chance to recognize them. We encourage all to review the four different award applications below and submit a nomination (agencies may submit more than one).
Individuals and member agencies can make a nomination for one or more categories. Click below to submit:
Award Description: This special honor recognizes those who’ve gone above and beyond to promote the power of I&R and help elevate the profession across Texas. Whether it’s a passionate advocate, a supportive partner, or a company that’s had our back, we want to say a big thank you—and let the spotlight shine on them!
2026 Clare B Rothmeyer Distinguished Service Award
Award Description: Celebrate the legacy of a true trailblazer in Information & Referral (I&R)! The Clare B. Rothmeyer Distinguished Service Award honors individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in the I&R field—just like Clara herself.
2026 CRS Database Curator Award
Award Description: This award recognizes an exceptional I&R CRS Database Curator who has not only mastered the art of resource management but also makes it shine. They’re the ones who connect the dots, organize the chaos, and keep the heart of Information & Referral pumping!
2026 Community Resource Specialist Award
Award Description: This award recognizes an incredible I&R CRS or CRA A/D professional who goes above and beyond to connect people to the help they need and the hope they deserve!
Inform Texas Board/Conference Planning Opportunities Available!
For more information on serving on the Inform Texas Board or participating in Conference Planning, please contact: Janell Menahem, Conference Chair/Inform Texas Board Member at: janell@uwamarillocanyon.org or Siena Lindemann, Inform Texas President at: slindemann@capcog.org
CACTUS COVE INN & SUITES INFORMATION – Register here!
If you have any questions about your reservation or need additional assistance, please contact:
???? Janell Menahem – janell@uwamarillocanyon.org
We look forward to welcoming you to Amarillo next spring for an engaging and memorable Inform Texas Conference experience!
Conference Site: Cactus Cove Inn & Suites at a special conference room rate – just $99.00 per night!
Reservation site for April 2026 – please use this link to guarantee your special conference rate: Inform Texas 2026 – Cactus Cove Inn Registration
Hotel Information: Cactus Cove Inn & Suites, 25o1 E Interstate Dr. #40, Amarillo, TX 79104
Phone: 806-905-6089
Amenities at Cactus Cove include:
- Free Breakfast included with room for conference attendees
- Restaurant and bar
- Convenient self check-in
- A heated indoor pool
- Open & airy atrium
- Breakfast Available
- Indoor putting green for leisure activity
- Giant cornhole boards & Pickleball Court (Subject to availability)
- Free shuttle to the rick husband international airport
- Pets welcome (Fee applicable)
For additional hotel information, please view their website at: Hotel | Cactus Cove Inn And Suites | Amarillo (Website is for information only – not for hotel reservations!)
OUR HOST CITY OF AMARILLO INVITES US TO
“STEP INTO THE REAL TEXAS!”
Amarillo, Texas is a unique and history-rich area located where the southern plains meet the desert. Amarillo and the surrounding Panhandle area are a unique blend of two American eras; working western ranches and a vibrant twenty-first-century economy – making Amarillo the perfect mix of old and new Texas traditions.
Unique and world-famous attractions include (and stay-tuned for those featured at Inform Texas ’25!)
- Palo Duro Canyon
- American Quarter Horse Association Museum
- The Big Texan Steak Ranch for the legendary 72-ounce steak challenge
- Historic Route 66, along with the one and only Cadillac Ranch
For more information, check out: Visit Amarillo: Explore the Best of the Texas Panhandle
CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS for April 13-16, 2026 – link closed at this time
Exhibitor Information
Exhibit space is limited this year and available
on a first-come, first-served basis. So apply now!
Standard Exhibit Booth – $300
Includes one (1) complimentary conference registration, conference meals, and one six-foot covered table with two chairs for the duration of the conference.
Additional booth space: $250 each.
Nonprofit Exhibit Booth – $100
(Does not include conference registration or meals.)
State or Government Agency Booth – Complimentary with conference committee approval.
Sponsorship Information
As a small non-profit, your willingness to donate and support Inform Texas is invaluable and directly enhances the quality of the conference experience of attendees.
All sponsors receive:
• Company name displayed on a 24×36 sponsor board at all group events
• Website acknowledgment for 45 days (before and after the conference), plus a one-year link to your organization’s website
Available Sponsorship Packages:
• Hospitality Room Sponsor – $500 (2 available)
Includes 12×18 logo signage during snack breaks.
• Welcome Happy Hour Sponsor – $1,000 (1 available)
Includes event signage, e-booklet recognition, 12-month website advertisement, 24×36 logo signage at general meetings, inclusion of business materials in conference bags, one complimentary conference registration, and one exhibit booth.
• Exhibitor Ice Cream Social Sponsor – $500 (1 available)
Includes 12×18 logo signage during the event.
• Keynote Luncheon Sponsor – $1,000 (2 available)
Includes meal signage, e-booklet recognition, 12-month website advertisement, 24×36 logo signage at general meetings, inclusion of business materials in conference bags, one complimentary conference registration, and one exhibit booth.
• Annual Meeting Sponsor – $750 (1 available)
Includes meeting signage, e-booklet recognition, 12-month website advertisement, 24×36 logo signage at general meetings, inclusion of business materials in conference bags, one complimentary conference registration, and one exhibit booth.
• Offsite Evening Event Sponsor – $1,000 (1 available)
Includes event signage, e-booklet recognition, 12-month website advertisement, 24×36 logo signage at general meetings, inclusion of business materials in conference bags, one complimentary conference registration, and one exhibit booth.
