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The North Central District of the NCACAA would like to invite Extension Agents and Specialists to Rocky Mount "The City on the Rise", for a three day retreat. The traditional format of our NCACAA State Meeting has been abbreviated to support the CEMP efforts for "A Summit on the Future of ANR/CRD Extension Programs in North Carolina." The incorporation of these two events was a logical step given the current budget problems and time constraints we all face.
The Summit for agents and specialists will begin with a luncheon on Tuesday and conclude with the luncheon on Thursday. We plan to have an exciting softball tournament on Wednesday night with teams representing each Extension District and a specialist team. Dr. Jon Ort, Dr. Joe Zublena and Dr. Ray McKinnie have agreed to officiate the championship game. Following the Summit wrap-up luncheon, the North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents will conduct their annual business meeting and awards banquet. Specialists and guests are welcome to attend the NCACAA awards banquet by purchasing banquet tickets.
We have several exciting spouse and children activities and a retired agents tour planned. We hope you plan to join us in Rocky Mount for an engaging program and an opportunity for fellowship.
Due to a recent computer problem at the Holiday Inn, some members were incorrectly told that rooms are not available, only smoking rooms were available, or only king size beds were available. The hotel is now aware of the problem so please continue to contact the Holiday Inn for reservations. If you were one of the persons who attempted to make a reservation and did not get your personal preference, please contact the hotel directly to satisfy your needs. If the reservation operator is unable to satisfy the request then you can alternately contact the Comfort Inn next door at (252) 937-7765 and make a reservation in the block that has been reserved by the Holiday Inn for our association (reference the Holiday Inn).
A block of rooms is reserved at the Holiday Inn Gateway under the group name of "North Carolina Ag Agent's Association". Reservations must be made before May 17, 2002 by contacting the hotel directly at:
Toll Free: 888-543-2255
Direct: 252-937-6888
Reference the Holiday Inn - Cooperative Extension, North Carolina State University.
The Futures Summit will have funding available to reimburse agents and specialists for hotel expenses based on double occupancy.
Questions? Call Royce Hardin at 919-245-2050 OR Eric Spaulding at 929-989-5380 for additional information.