Committees
TDP Engagement's old committee used to be called this before it rebranded in March 2026
Social Committee or SOCO
25 years old
Which footballer scored the infamous “Hand of God” goal during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal?
Diego Maradonna
This 3-mile pathway spanning through Uptown Dallas is filled with influencers and athletic people.
Katy Trail
This is the first thing you should clearly state when introducing yourself in a networking setting.
What is your name and role (or elevator pitch)?
Name all 5 permanent committees within TDP
TDP Engagement (SOCO), TDP Finance (PFC), TDP Wellness (H+W) , TDP AV, TDP Development (Gradpath)
What was the old name of TDP?
Matrix
Which Country was the first host for the world cup?
Uruguay
This major US event in 1963 brought worldwide attention to Dallas
JFK Assassination
This is the most common question you’ll hear at a networking event that helps start almost any conversation.
What is “What do you do?”
Which two TDP Dallas ADs played in the 2026 March Padness Ping Pong Semis?
Brian Bell and Daniel Goree
Systems Engineer is a new track that was added to TDP. What was the old name of this track?
Technical Business Management or TBM
What country has the most World Cup Champion titles?
Brazil
This convenience store chain opened its first location in 1927 in Dallas, TX
7-Eleven
This networking technique involves repeating key points from a conversation to show engagement and understanding.
What is active listening?
March Padness and Stock Investment challenge are examples of two challenges that are hosted by committees. Can you guess the name of the other major challenge that involves physical activity?
STEPTember
Jon Summers has recently retired as the VP of Global Software and Product Delivery. Who is his successor?
Rinat Zilberstein
How many World Cup tournaments have been held?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the tournament.
Which major vehicle company is the primary sponsor for the Dallas Marathon?
BMW
This action after meeting someone helps maintain the connection and build long-term relationships.
What is sending a follow-up message (email or LinkedIn connection)?
When was the last time that TDP Engagement held a go karting event?
October 16th, 2025
In the SOCO/Engagement election of 2026, your current president mentioned this word a total of 6 times throughout his speech. What was that word?
Connection
How many & which countries have been a participant in every world cup?
Just one - Brazil
This Dallas Building is the tallest in the city, standing over 900 feet tall
Bank of America Plaza
You’re in a group networking setting and want to join a conversation without interrupting awkwardly—this technique involves listening first, identifying a natural opening, and contributing something relevant to the discussion.
What is smoothly joining a conversation (or reading the room before speaking)?