Organizations:
Organization members shall receive full benefits under
the basic or advanced categories.
Individuals:
Individuals are entitled to membership benefits as determined
by the Executive Board.
Associate:
Associate members shall receive full benefits under
the basic or advanced categories.
Dues Information: Membership runs from January 1st
to December 31st each year.
Individual membership is $25.00 annually and
will be listed on the TSDA web page as a member.
Basic Organization or Associate membership is $100.00
annually. This includes a business listing, & phone
number in the proper category on the Association's web
site.
Advanced Organization or Associate membership is
$150.00 annually. This includes: Basic membership
listings plus, web page with 2 pictures and 200 words,
and a link to their home page if applicable.
For a complete
list of current members please click
here.
Current
TSDA Officers:
Officers:
Dr. Barbara J. Tyson, President
Brad Holleman, Past President
Ken O'Donnell, Vice President
Brenda Lynch, Secretary
Vera Nelson, Treasurer
Standing Committees:
Bill Grant, Nominating
Vera Nelson, Finance
Curtis Howze, Membership
Becky Horton, Marketing
For
a complete list of current TSDA members pleaseclick
here.
More Information
About the TSDA:
Mission
Statement The mission of the Talimena Scenic
Drive Association is to serve and promote the Talimena Scenic drive,
to educate the public, government, business, management, and othrs
concerning the vital role that the Talimena Scenic Drive plays in
our social and economic life.
Organization The Board of Directors consists
of eleven members elected by the general membership at the annual
meeting and serve for three year terms. Board positions are limited
to five(5) from the Oklahoma membership and five(5) from Arkansas
membership, with one (1) elected at large.
Advisors to the board consist of the Forest Supervisor of
the Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma Department of Transportation,
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department, and Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism. Established committees are the Finance, Membership, Marketing
,and Executive Committee.
2008 TSDA Meeting Schedule:
03/13/08 - Annual Membership Meeting - Kerr Country Mansion
Conference Center, Poteau, OK. - From Hwy 59/270 south of Poteau,
follow the signs.
06/12/08 - Mena, Arkansas - Meeting Place to be Determined
09/11/08 - Talihina, Oklahoma - Kiamichi Vo-Tech.
12/11/08 - Heavener, Oklahoma - Meeting Place to be Determined
Meetings begin at 10:00am and Any interested
person is welcome to attend. You do NOT have to be a TSDA member
to attend our meetings. Everyone is welcome!
Meeting locations are subject to change and will be announced
as the dates get closer.
The Executive Board
meetings are held at 10:00 am on the 2nd Thursdays in the months
of March (Poteau, Oklahoma), June (Mena, Arkansas),
September (Talihina, Oklahoma), and December (Heavener, Oklahoma).
Membership Eligibility
Any reputable person, firm, association, or corporation interested
in the general welfare of the Talimena Scenic Drive and the surrounding
territory shall be eligible for membership in this association.
Separate membership must be maintained for each individual business
entity.
How Membership Benefits
You:
Marketing:
The dollars you invest will be used to market the Talimena Scenic
Drive and businesses in the surrounding area by developing, implementing,
and maintaining a web site that will highlight the drive with a
membership listing for those who purchase basic membership and for
those who purchase advanced membership you will receive your listing,
a web page designed just for your business(2 pictures 200 words)
and a link to the home page of your web site if applicable.
Income:
This added marketing will create the potential for more people to
visit your business thus increasing your chances of increased sales.
When the drive is designated as a National Scenic Byway(2004 is
the associations goal) there will be other avenues of marketing
available through the National Scenic Byway Association. Historically
looking at others with this designation, the area can expect an
increase in traffic of three to one. The drive currently experiences
over 100,000 visitors a year.
Website Credits:
The Talimena Scenic Drive Association has many people
to thank for their help, support, work and money that went in to
creating this website. At the risk of leaving someone out we would
specifically like to thank the creative photgraphers and writers
that contributed work including TIm Ernst, Dale Powell, T.C. Masters,
Vera Nelson, Brad Holleman and LeAnn Dilbeck.
