Greetings GVATA members, it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to host the Region V NAAE conference in the great state of Georgia! The region V conference will take place *June 23-26* in Warner Robins. Information for the conference is included in our March newsletter and has also been sent by your GVATA board. The NAAE national convention will take place *December 3-7* in San Antonio, Texas. I hope you can join us at both of these events. We are also excited to announce that there will be a new Teach Ag. video that will premier *September 19, 2024*. This will be a promotional video for you to use in your community and your classroom. Remember that award and scholarship applications will be due *May 15*. Make sure you check out this year's copy of the NAAE annual report. Please feel free to contact Ruby or I if you have any questions or concerns regarding your professional organization. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to serve you. <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyGH_5quQ6mFarf2mdD_CKW43aE3RMjNoIGXyivGnBbnFc2jJzPKI-AOPqkhk3e3hAHDWeUx3socbQG3vLWnCvSNo3LZ2HSyVJw==&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> NAAE Region V Updates Greetings from your NAAE Region V Leadership Nelson McCracken Region V Vice President Georgia Ruby McCracken Region V Secretary Georgia Join us for the 2024 Region V Conference! June 23-26, 2024 Warner Robins, Georgia Visit the Region V Conference Website for the most up-to-date information related to registration, housing reservations, tours, schedule, etc. 2024 Region V Conference Website <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyHiA4Ttpen1aaVL8YbrPKRN-9TcBn008xx7g8Cr2T2XpknE1vCB3pcETbG9RF0JOClFkS3SLtNeYiq617zjIEicTYPtD27JmWrh47Gpn4SCNcHT4YrCo-5f-aLkh4DPM36XEd2Wdlf9z3sTMyvTnriU=&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> Join us for National #TeachAg Day! Thursday, September 19, 2024 Celebrate the profession of teaching agriculture with us on September 19, 2024! We’re re-imagining our National #TeachAg Day celebration to make it even more fun for you to promote the profession of agricultural education. <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyN15UvT-AvGHX7wFhaElS1SPfRym_nJiBbULeiVh7jwXL2m8V0t7qymkzz914AY4531SprXMUZ26JPF0609CGJjAnI8DBljVQ0auSuOSenxSI7jOf6Bznw2T0Lk3JBsLlg==&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> Visit our website to learn more about the first ever #TeachAg short documentary, how to become an official NAAE #TeachAg Documentary Promotion Partner, our #TeachAg Day Celebration Kits, and more! 2024 National #TeachAg Day <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyADfePprCaW9FDGK0EDHT19i651Iq7DYa3rG8Qr3VJQ_IvpElI01QmYJ3_u9y7jrn3O1loMgvS-e6cbN2dFGwiMHU23dA2DEyORJVW3tSrVjxVe2pnRUFu8LwK3JFbMssw==&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> Save the Date for the 2024 NAAE Convention! San Antonio, Texas | December 3-7, 2024 Join us in San Antonio this year and experience the premier ag ed professional development event of the year: the 2024 NAAE Convention. Find the piece to your professional development puzzle in over 80 different ag ed specific professional development workshops or network with your peers from across the nation. There is no better way to invest in yourself as a professional! You won't want to miss it! The NAAE Convention is held in conjunction with ACTE's CareerTech VISION <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyGIcGc1K-rfM9zgv1y6gpBXK-twHgMnkQ1jJLdD5llZSSjTjnOjZRpe1gaP2zD_dgUhUZuPNJ9W9tbwTSTmGG5v8VUD5BMZUyArd6f9mG5t3&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> . NAAE members have access to both conventions at a discounted NAAE member only rate. The NAAE Convention schedule aligns with the VISION schedule, so that our members have the opportunity to experience both conventions for one price. Check out what is going on at VISION and so much more! The 2024 NAAE Convention will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyNXLbuVb7KEGlRgJ0zcH1UKEQYIyQWO5A40us4X21oTkyrkVKQcjfNcm1pjzwD-oQYWz8qKyinD-fL7sMRHcDmebwgc4SzWe4R1BVukmUsC9m7mAcna26j1OcHFGvdylFTb1wjALvYAGMHqrvT0ylko=&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==>. We expect the NAAE Housing Block to sell out quickly. Please do not hesitate to make your hotel reservations if you would like to stay at the Grand Hyatt. 2024 NAAE Convention <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyNXLbuVb7KEG32JJX45cqEKn6XTPXuOFLu74dp0VTWmjW-av6Buf3kCZ0XX1LSo2D6mraRV-p6ib2CW-xQZrdeL0kZhVkaeEajQZhI8vRJ9cKUWwdhbM7gs=&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> 2024 NAAE Awards and Scholarships The 2024 NAAE Award and Scholarship Applications are now live! NAAE maintains an extensive awards program to recognize the accomplishments of our many talented and dedicated members. We have awards for agricultural educators in every stage of their careers, from scholarships to lifetime achievement. Applications for the 2024 NAAE Awards and Scholarships program are due May 15, 2024. 2024 NAAE Awards and Scholarships <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyCyQN_-E6brHWyBohtELuxieDMd-w2sch-66KScSv1vK6pijAZg2Jhe5cL4vz8U-YF9t0XU0xfCbCfO34NeTW3f28NlrpTHcfYBDEuvc7XQT7he-istKVCfEdV8DTuKh0F-BtNzk_RNM&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> 2023 Annual Report <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyHQOi2Dz3Rb_RDSSwD3jlT8QapMREIlzxax-MkUImrF7uY5eHoEMOgdOOOdrzUADMIF1LCbk9-iTHIPBYfT8bgt7EQLjmdcQHheHY1u9qj7jHb6_10RcjtL2w6aCgfaVCg==&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> The 2023 NAAE Annual Report is now available! Join us in reflecting on and celebrating our 2023 accomplishments. 2023 Annual Report <https://hobvitcbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bRJILQwPhk0F2J8VgDBrfjAsGCYaiO6M6u4KRbYWV4kJQFHEspIcyHQOi2Dz3Rb_RDSSwD3jlT8QapMREIlzxax-MkUImrF7uY5eHoEMOgdOOOdrzUADMIF1LCbk9-iTHIPBYfT8bgt7EQLjmdcQHheHY1u9qj7jHb6_10RcjtL2w6aCgfaVCg==&c=w_0q_lHVNseNoQHXD0mzkjcf9j6u1ZiVLJZ3cVwZwWrwmFizAXE2HQ==&ch=Or-xiU5W49q025Dbx7by3uoEmbYpOkYU-IfdpY6hSZZzGynWrNHaDA==> National Association of Agricultural Educators www.naae.org | #TeachAg | [log in to unmask] (859) 967-2892 or (800) 509-0204 You are receiving this email because you are a member of NAAE. 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