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| Awards DUE FRIDAY!!! If you would like to participate in any of the awards mentioned below, the applications are due this Friday. Many of the applications require references or supporting documentation. Check them out today to ensure you can take part in this opportunity. See the previously sent information below for further instructions.Spring is a BUSY time for agriculture teachers! We know and we get it! Therefore, the awards deadline has been EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 10TH in the following award categories: -Outstanding Teacher Award -Outstanding Middle/Secondary Program -Lifetime Achievement Award -Teacher Mentor Award -Outstanding Cooperation Award The deadline has ONLY been extended for the awards listed ABOVE. We hope that you take this time to reflect on your teaching career and best practices. Please apply for an award or encourage a worthy colleague! For more information on applying for these awards, please reference the information below, which was sent in our previous newsletters: NAAE Awards are judged at the state, regional, and national levels. It’s the time of year to complete these for state level judging. Award recipients gain experience, travel, and recognition. You can find out about requirements, descriptions and applications HERE. ALL Award Applications are due to Shannon Vanhoy by MAY 10TH, via email at shannon.vanhoy@gmail.com. Shannon is with the Member Services Committee. All awards should be submitted to her in a pdf format for judging. NC nominees (State Winners) will be notified shortly thereafter. These nominees will then have to submit their application via the NAAE website. 2019 NAAE Convention This year’s NAAE Convention will be in Anaheim, California on December 3rd-7th! Our Regional Winners will be acknowledged AND amazing professional development is being created for you! Use this “slow” time of the year in December to pour back into your career- in order for you to better provide for your students. Early Bird Registration has begun! Check it out before the prices increase in July.Only during the annual NAAE Convention will you find professional development that will transform your agriculture classroom. Over 60 innovative learning sessions presented by agricultural educators for agricultural educators will invigorate you and improve student success. Held in conjunction with ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, NAAE members have access to both conventions. The NAAE Convention schedule aligns with the VISION schedule, so that our members have the opportuntity to experience both conventions for one price. Region V Conference Why should you attend this conference?! The NAAE Region V conference will be June 24-26, 2019 in Charleston, SC (make note, this date was listed incorrectly in one location in our last Newsletter.) It is a wonderful time to network, learn more about your profession and agriculture, and recognize the professionals in our community. We hope you can attend! The information is on the NAAE Website (Communities of Practice) but we have had some trouble with the links. Here are the direct links and information for you to use: Hotel:Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464This harborfront resort and marina is a 4-minute walk from Patriots Point and a 9-minute walk from the water taxi, with access to Charleston Historic District.The bright, nautical-themed rooms all have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and coffeemakers. Some rooms include balconies, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and harbor views. Suites add separate living spaces. Room service is available.Amenities include a private beach, a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, while the marina also offers fishing services and sailing lessons for a fee. There’s also a rooftop bar with live music, a poolside tiki bar and 2 restaurants. Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina Guests will need to contact reservations directly (843-856-0028) if requesting a specific type of room (1 king/2 queens) or if booking for days beyond contract. The room rate is extended to 6/27/19. https://reservations.travelclick.com/105880?groupID=2394831 Conference Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp7d7TzABsTBtQRjOXq70tLX4CJQM6QHxRMfRw8PtClQEJ7A/viewform?usp=sf_link Tentative Region V Conference Agenda |
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