One of TMA Alliance’s greatest strengths has always been the relationships – across counties, across the state, and across the shared work we do on behalf of our communities. This year, we are adding to that strength with a lineup of events designed to bring us together, whether you're joining your local alliance or connecting online with members statewide.
Connect Over Coffee: Kicking things off is Connect Over Coffee, a casual gathering hosted on or near Sept. 29, National Coffee Day. Alliances are encouraged to host their own local coffee meetups. It's a simple, easy way for members to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones – no agenda required, just good coffee and good company.
Enrichment Series: Our Enrichment Series returns this fall, kicking off in September with a virtual, statewide Book Club. These meetings will give members a space for thoughtful conversation and personal growth alongside fellow alliance members.
Play It Forward – January Game Night: Play It Forward, our statewide game night fundraiser benefiting local food banks, will be Jan. 21. Local alliances host their own games event, with proceeds supporting food banks in their communities, while also joining the broader statewide event online. It's a chance to have fun together while making a tangible difference for families across Texas – proof that TMAA membership means fellowship and impact.
Why It Matters: Each of these events reflects something simple and important: membership in TMAA is about more than meetings and dues – it's about
relationships. Whether you're sipping coffee with your local alliance, playing a hand for a good cause, or discussing a great book with members from across the state, these events are built to make it easy to stay connected no matter where you are. That connection is what makes our advocacy stronger, our philanthropy more meaningful, and our organization more resilient.
We hope you'll join us – locally, online, or both.
Meet in the Middle: DFW Dinner for TMAA Members
Live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area – or heading to TMA’s Leadership Summit? Join fellow alliance members and spouses for a special Meet in the Middle Dutch-treat dinner on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 pm at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine, 320 West Las Colinas Blvd., in Irving. This relaxed evening is a chance to share a meal, reconnect with friends, and meet members from across the region. To save your seat, RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 10.
Join us Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 pm on Zoom for TMAA’s first-ever book club, featuring a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures. We hope you’ll take this chance to connect with fellow members, share insights about the book, and enjoy thoughtful conversation from wherever you are. Please RSVP so we’ll know who to expect and where to send the Zoom link.
Stay Informed: TMAA Legislative Workshop
The 90th Texas Legislature will be here before we know it – and TMAA members can play an important role in making physician and patient voices heard. Join us Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 am for TMAA’s Legislative Workshop, a three-part Zoom session designed to help first-time and seasoned advocates prepare for the year ahead.
During this practical program, you’ll hear from:
TMA Lobbyist Ben Wright on what’s ahead for the 90th Texas Legislature
TMAA Vice President of Legislative Affairs Suzanne Perkins on how to make your First Tuesdays at the Capitol visits a success
TMAA Past President Keely Hunsaker on what local advocacy can look like
Whether you plan to visit the Capitol, support advocacy from home, or simply want to better understand the issues ahead, this workshop will give you tools, context, and confidence to get involved. Please RSVP so we can look forward to seeing you online.
Building Healthy Communities: Bell Alliance
For more than 50 years, the Bell County Medical Alliance (BCMA) has worked to better the health of Bell County residents by delivering Meals on Wheels, a national program dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation.
In 1975, Patsy Posey and Pat Burkett started a Meals on Wheels route with other alliance members. When Patsy retired in 2019, alliance member Jill Cable took over as volunteer coordinator. Simultaneously, the alliance was recognized as Community Volunteer of the Year for its contributions to Meals on Wheels.
In 2023, the medical community’s impact grew as volunteer medical students from the Baylor College of Medicine-Temple began delivering meals twice a month. In addition to delivering meals, BCMA contributes financially to Meals on Wheels in Temple and Belton.
Sometimes the volunteer service has gone beyond simply delivering a warm meal. “We have encountered some emergency situations where we find a client on the floor or not doing well and have been able to provide help for them,” said Jill.
BCMA’s 51 years of dedicated service through Meals on Wheels is a remarkable legacy of compassion and commitment to the community.
Homebuying Help for Physician Families
Physician families: Need help with homebuying decisions? Take advantage of services designed by and for physicians – mortgages, refinancing, and other home loans – as part of TMA’s member benefits package:
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