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This years theme is Your Key to a Successful Future
October 7-9, 2020 Menger Hotel, San Antonio, TX
The Professional Bondsmen is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Convention with members, nonmembers, sponsors, and vendors. PBT is YOUR KEY to a successful business and while keeping the Texas Bail Industry thriving! The convention brings together bail bond professionals from across Texas for a fun and informative program to learn what is happening at the national level that could affect the Texas bail industry and what PBT is doing to keep our businesses open! Plus, the Convention Committee has planned outstanding social events for you to relax and enjoy networking and reconnecting with other bondsmen while forging new friendships.
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205
Rooted in the rich history of San Antonio, the historic Menger Hotel reigns as the oldest continuously operating hotel West of the Mississippi. The Hotel is located directly on Alamo Plaza, adjacent to River City Mall and San Antonio's celebrated River Walk. In other words, you are steps from the city's best shopping, dining, and entertainment. The Menger Hotel offers architectural grandeur, glamorous public spaces and modern day services and amenities. From museum-worthy furnishings to their celebrated mango ice cream, the hotel is the essence of San Antonio.
San Antonio has begun Phase One of the Alamo Master Plan, a dramatic renovation of the entire site and surrounding areas including the Menger Hotel.
Please use the following address to navigate to the hotel entrance: 280 E. Crockett St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Reservations: 210-223-4361. Room Rate: $108 + tax
Call and ask for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas room block to receive our discounted rate. Our room block will sell out so make your reservations early. You can always cancel 72 hours prior to check in with no penalty.
Hotel DeadlineEarly Registration Deadline
9/20/2020 9/23/2020
Self-parking across the street from the hotel is $15+tax per day and hotel valet parking is $18+tax per day. Self-parking is the only parking available at the present time, however, valet parking could be available in October.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits
You can receive 8 hours of required continuing education by attending all programs on Thursday and Friday, October 8-9, 2020. These credits are available to all Members and Non-Members at the convention registration rate. Just mark that you need a CE certificate on the registration form.
Tentative Program
Session times and titles are subject to change. The finalized program will be published as soon as completed.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
9:00am Board of Directors Meeting open to all registrants
3:00pm Registration Open
5:00pm Opening Reception Honoring PBT Past Presidents
7:00pm Dinner on your own
Thursday, October 8, 2020
7:00am Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00am Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance , Invocation and Opening Remarks
8:30am Legislative Committee Panel (2.0 CE hrs)
10:45am Skip Tracing Continuing Education program (1.0 CE hrs)
11:45am Lunch on your own
1:00pm Criminal Justice Pandemic Panel (1.5 CE hrs)
2:30pm PBUS National Update (.5 CE hrs)
3:00pm Golden Anniversary Bail Bond Game (.5 CE hrs)
5:30pm Cocktail Reception, Dinner & Live Auction (cocktail attire requested)
Friday, October 9, 2020
9:00am Welcome and Announcements
9:15am Continuing Education Program (1.0 CE hrs)
10:15am Bail Bond Public Relations and Media Panel (1.5 CE hrs)
11:45am Check out of hotel
12:15pm Luncheon and Awards Presentation
1:30pm Annual Membership Meeting and Election of 7 Board of Directors and possible bylaw changes
3:30pm End of Convention
Special Events
Wednesday Opening Reception Honoring PBT Past Presidents - join us as we pay tribute to PBT Past Presidents who helped make PBT the success it is today and take the time to visit and thank our exhibitors. Light snacks and a hosted bar will be available.
Thursday Dinner & Live Auction - the highlight of the convention - enjoy complimentary margaritas while you view the fabulous items to be sold in the auction. All money raised goes to the Texas Bail PAC to help with our 2021 legislative efforts. The auction would not be such a success without donations, so we urge you to bring an item.
Friday Luncheon and Awards Presentation - dine with friends and colleagues as we present the winners of this year's Professional Bondsmen of the Year, Award of Distinction/Friend of PBT and Legislative Friend of PBT annual awards
Any questions or need more information, contact PBT Headquarters, 512-701-7313
or txbailbondassoc@gmail.com.
