2023 Annual Meeting
March 28-30, 2023
Make plans to join us in Galveston for:
- Networking and fellowship
- Updates on current childcare issues and trends
- Training that covers relevant topics and provides practical tips
- Renewal and refreshment
Download an agenda (PDF) to learn more details and information on additional sessions and other activities.
Meeting Location and Hosts
Galveston Island
Galveston Island is a popular tourist destination. There are many fun things to do and many great restaurants.
https://www.visitgalveston.com/
Closet Airport: HOUSTON HOBBY
For those flying in, Houston Hobby is the closet major airport to Galveston. George Bush Intercontinental is another option but it is in North Houston. Southwest is a major airline of Houston Hobby.
Transportation is not provided to and from events.
Accommodations
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
ACCA Rates: $189 - $209 *
Hilton Galveston Island Resort is the premier Galveston beach hotel with its oceanfront location and close proximity to shopping and dining.
* Group Rate is $189 for King, $209 for Double + tax.
Online reservations for the discounted rates are not available. You will need to call the hotel directly to make your reservation.
Phone number: 409-744-5000
Group Reservation Code: ACCA Meeting
Reservation Phone:
When making your reservation by phone, be sure to mention group name “ACCA Meeting."
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
5400 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
Sessions, Presenters and Entertainment

Audrey Carmical
Tuesday Afternoon Session: “Tick-Tock: The Evolution of the Workforce”
This presentation will focus on how our workforce of employees to hire is evolving and the challenge increases to find Residential and Family Care Childcare Workers.

Cody Taylor
Tuesday Evening Dinner Entertainment
Cody will share old county songs including Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy and other famous country music tunes.

Jen Mauldin, MS, CPC, PCC
Wednesday Morning Session: “Dare to Lead,” by Brene’ Brown
This training will focus on four skill sets of courage: Rumbling with Vulnerability, Living into our Values, Braving Trust and Learning to Rise.