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
- Connecting Rooms available, WiFi, Free hot breakfast
- Phone Number: 910-475-1570
- 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