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2023 Award Application Process is OPEN!

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NC App Due Date: Friday, March 17th

NC Winner Announcement: Friday, April 14th

NAAE Award App Deadline for State Winners: Monday, May 15th

As an agriculture teacher, we do not often take time reflect on our successes. Award applications are often seen as a burden and too time consuming. However, many award recipients will tell you that the professional growth from the award process makes it worth the effort.
 
It is time to begin award applications for NCATA and NAAE this year.
NAAE Awards are judged at the state, regional, and national levels.  Award recipients gain experience, travel, and recognition.


You can find out about the requirements and descriptions for most award areas HERE. Please read this entire email for all application instructions. Please use the linked website to understand the application requirements, but DO NOT use the online system until you have been chosen as a state winner in that area.

All awards will first be judged at the State Level. For this level, you will submit applications directly to NCATA (not using the online system found at naee.org.) Read below for application instructions.

The following award areas are available:

ALL Award Applications are due to April Pittman, NCATA Executive Director, by Friday, March 17th at 5pm, via email to executivedirector@ncagteachers.org 

Please use the attached Application Cover Sheet for the first page of the award application. The remainder of the application should follow the guidelines from the NAAE website found HERE.

All awards should be submitted to April Pittman in a pdf format for judging.  NC nominees (state winners) will be notified by April 14th. These nominees will then submit their application via the NAAE website by May 15th.
 
Thank you,
 
April Pittman
Executive Director
North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association
ncagteachers.org
executivedirector@ncagteachers.org, info@ncagteachers.org 
 
 

Winter Conference Registration

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From your NCATA Board of Directors,

We are excited to see you for our 2023 Winter Conference on January 20-21, 2023 at Grays Creek High School. We have created a conference for you to both enjoy time with your colleagues and “take time for yourself” by growing professionally. This year’s conference will be an in-person event. Winter Conference is a great time for ANY agriculture teacher, NCATA Member or not, to cultivate their career and spend time with colleagues. 

The DEADLINE to REGISTER is Thursday, January 12th at 5PM. This is a firm deadline due to headcounts for catering.

 To register, please complete this Google Form Survey: https://bit.ly/2023NCATAWC

You may use this email and your registration confirmation (sent via email after you register) for documentation needed by your school system. Please use your registration confirmation as your invoice and submit payment between now and January 12th to:

NCATA

Matt Greene – Treasurer / Dues Remitter

Crest High School

800 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

treasurer@ncagteachers.org

 *You may submit payment on the day of the conference at Grays Creek High School.

 Winter Conference Details

2023 NCATA Winter Conference

Friday, January 20, 2023: Owls Night Out Social, 6:00PM-Until

Saturday, January 21, 2023: Conference Workshops, 8:30AM-3PM

Grays Creek High School

5301 Celebration Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348

*NCATA Board of Directors meeting will take place on Friday, January 20th at 4pm in the Grays Creek High School Media Center.

COST

$25 NCATA Member Registration

$40 NON-NCATA Member Registration

$15 Student Registration

Price includes conference registration, along with two meals and light refreshments for conference attendees.

The “Owl’s Night Out” Social will include a meal that is not under registration fees. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the expense of attendees.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

2023 Winter Conference Schedule

Friday, January 20th

4:00pm         Board of Directors Meeting, Grays Creek High School Media Center

 6:00pm         Owls Night Out Social and Dinner, Location TBD, Grays Creek Area

Saturday, January 21st

Conference at Grays Creek High School

8:00AM Registration and Breakfast, Main Lobby and Cafeteria

8:30AM Opening Session, Cafeteria

8:45AM – 9:45AM Breakout Session One (Choice of 5+ workshops)

9:45AM-10:00AM Break

10:00am – 11:00AM Breakout Session Two (Choice of 5+ workshops)

11:00AM-11:15AM Break

11:15AM – 12:15PM Breakout Session Three (Choice of 5+ workshops)

12:30PM Lunch, Cafeteria

1:15PM-2:45PM Organized Networking and Group Presentation

2:45PM – 3:00PM Closing Session

*Workshop Choices will be made on the day of the conference. Workshop topics include: NAAE Awards, Plant Science Activities,  Greenhouse Management, Animal Science Activities, National FFA Resources, Animal Science Labs, CDE Success, and Officer Team Dynamics.

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CEU Certificates  will be emailed to you after the conclusion of the conference.

 LODGING INFORMATION: Suggested local hotels for Friday evening, January 20th, 2023.

The Grays Creek High School area has a few wonderful hotels for your stay the night before the conference. These are suggested hotels in the Hope Mills and Fayetteville areas. All of the hotels below are within 20 minutes of the conference location.

1.    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hope Mills-Fayetteville ARPT

3111 N. Main Street, Hope Mills, NC 28348

a.     Double Queen Rooms, Wi-Fi, Microwave, Fridge, Coffee Maker, Express Breakfast, and more.

b.    Phone Number: 910-429-9990

c.    Hotel Website for more information: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/hope-mills/fayhm/hoteldetail 

2.    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fayetteville South

1894 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312

a.     Double Queen Rooms, Wi-Fi, Microwave, Fridge, Coffee Maker, Express Breakfast, and more.

b.    Phone Number: 910-321-0555

c.  Hotel Website for more information: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/fayetteville/faycr/hoteldetail 

3.    Hampton Inn & Suites Fayetteville 

2065 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312

a.    Double Queen or Single King Rooms, WiFi, Free hot breakfast

b.    Phone Number: 910-635-3200

c.    Hotel Website for more information: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/faycehx-hampton-suites-fayetteville/

 4. Tru by Hiton, Fayetteville I-95

2055 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312

  1. Connecting Rooms available, WiFi, Free hot breakfast
  2. Phone Number: 910-475-1570
  3. Hotel Website for more information: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fayruru-tru-fayetteville-i-95/ 

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Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact April Pittman at executivedirector@ncagteachers.org. This registration information will also be posted on our website, ncagteachers.org.

NCATA President, Cathy Berrier

NCATA Executive Director, April Pittman

Owls After Hours

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UPDATED INFORMATION: Due to scheduling conflicts, this event has been changed to Tuesday, October 11th from 4-5PM. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please read below for updated information and links.

Our Member Services Committee has created a new event series for NCATA Members! Please join us for the first installment of the “Owls After Hours” session series.  The goal of “Owls After Hours” is to provide support for NCATA Members in any year of experience. We are planning for three online sessions throughout the year to cover a variety of topics.

Our first session will be Tuesday, October 11th from 4pm-5pm. This online session will cover general curriculum questions, support for any beginning of the year issues, and ANS 1 PBM problem solving. 

This first session will host a panel to help provide answers, along with our Ag. Ed. Curriculum Coordinator, Sherilee Deal. Please help us develop a session tailored to your needs by completing this Google Form: https://forms.gle/1mwM51PCvwLivJXA7
 Please submit any questions that you may have about the school year or the ANS 1 PBMs. 


Join our mailing list to receive the meeting link and code. Paid NCATA Members may attend.


Future sessions will be broken into two parts. The next session will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 4PM-5PM. General information about agriculture education and FFA events will be covered in the first portion. Then, breakout sessions will be provided in the second half, based on year’s of experience in teaching. This can provide newer teachers and more experienced teachers a chance to ask questions with their peers. We are excited to begin this new program for our members!

North Carolina Agriculture Teacher's Association