Craig,
I'm the membership director for the Dallas PPA.... And I'd be glad to answer any question you have.
Actually, come before dinner, we have a social hour that starts at 6pm with a cash bar, and it's a great time to mingle and meet the other photographers in the area. Also, the prints for the competition show up before 7pm, and you'll have a chance to peruse them. Last month we had a really small entry field, but normally there are around 30 really good prints/albums to look through.
Pull up
http://www.dallasppa.com for all of the information.
If you plan on eating dinner, let me know, eMail, PM or call me at 972-985-8020, I have to get the numbers finalized right away for the food.
See you there!