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From your NCATA Board of Directors,

We are excited to see you for our 2022 Winter Conference on February 4-5^th at Bandys 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. Some workshop sessions will be available for online viewing. The fullest experience for this conference will be through in-person attendance. 

Winter Conference is a great time for ANY agriculture teacher, NCATA Member or not, to cultivate their career and spend time with colleagues. Also, attendance to this conference can count as three points on your “12 Month Employment Evaluation.”

The DEADLINE to REGISTER is Monday, January 31st at NOON. This is a firm deadline due to headcounts for catering.

 To register, please complete this Google Form Survey: https://bit.ly/2022WCNCATA

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 January 6th to February 5th to:

NCATA

Matt Owen – Treasurer / Dues Remitter

8050 NC Hwy 801

Mt. Ulla, NC 28125

ncagricultureteachers@gmail.com

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

Winter Conference Details

2022 NCATA Winter Conference

Friday, February 4^th, 2022: Owls Night Out Social, 5:30PM-Until

Saturday, February 5^th, 2022: Conference Workshops, 8:30AM-3PM

Bandys High School

5040 E Bandys Cross Rd, Catawba, NC 28609

*NCATA Board of Directors meeting will take place on Friday, February 4^th at 4pm in the Bandys 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 for in-person conference attendees.

The “Owl’s Night Out” Social will include a meal that is not under registration fees. There is a suggested $10 in-person donation for the cost of the meal during the “Owl’s Night Out” Social.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Friday, February 5^th

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

5:30pm         Owls Night Out Social, Suddreth Family Barn

                     5556 East Bandys Crossroad, Catawba, NC. BYOB. $10 Meal Donation suggested.

Saturday, February 5^th

Conference at Bandys High School. Some conference sessions will be available for online viewing. Links sent on the day of the conference.

8:30AM Opening Session

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

Break

10:00am – 11:00AM Breakout Session Three (Choice of six workshops)

Break

11:15AM – 12:15PM Workshop Three (Choice of six workshops)

12:30PM Lunch

1:15PM Organized Networking and Discussion

2:00PM “Work Life Harmony” with Dr. David Jones

2:45PM – 3:00PM Closing Session

*Workshop Choices will be made on the day of the conference. Workshop topics include: FFA Applications, Greenhouse Management, Animal Science Labs, SAE, Financial Planning, CDE Success, and Leadership.

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CEUs will be emailed to you after the conclusion of the conference.

LODGING INFORMATION: Suggested local hotels for Friday evening, February 4^th, 2022.

The Bandys High School area has a few wonderful hotels for your stay the night before the conference. These are suggested hotels. 

Hotel Options with Blocked Rooms:

1.    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conover: 104 10 St. NE, Conover, NC

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

c.    Phone Number: 828-465-7070

d.    Hotel Website for more information: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/conover/cnovr/hoteldetail

2.    Red Roof Plus+ Statesville: 1508 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28625

a.    Two full beds or King Bed Rooms available. 

b.    Standard Rooms with Wi-Fi.

c.    Phone Number: 704-878-2051

d.    Hotel Website for more information: https://www.redroof.com/experience/nc/statesville  

3.    Best Western Statesville: 1121 Morland Drive Statesville, NC 28677

a.    Double Queen or Single King Rooms for $69.95 plus taxes and fees.

b.    Complimentary Continental Breakfast.

c.    Most rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave.

d.    Phone Number: 704-881-0111

e.    Hotel Website for more information: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-statesville/best-western-statesville-inn/propertyCode.34108.html

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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, Matt Harris

NCATA Executive Director, April Pittman

Attractions at Winter Conference

Now is the time to join NCATA for the 2021-2022 year. We hope you can join us soon! Check out our raffle and membership benefits below.

Ready to join now? Click on our SHOP link, add your products to the cart, and check-out. Make sure to login to our website using your own unique account. If you can’t remember your login, try using your personal email address. If you are still having issues, please contact April Pittman, your Executive Director, at executivedirector@ncagteachers.org.