Arkansas County Agriculture Agents Association
ACAAA Members:
It’s time to register for the 2017ACAAA State Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for March 30 – 31 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our headquarters hotel is the Double Tree by Hilton located at 700 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas. The room rate is $95.00 per night (plus 14.75% tax). Rooms have two queen beds or a King with a sleeper sofa. A full hot breakfast is included for up to 2 people on Thursday and Friday morning only. To make reservations, please call the Double Tree by Hilton Fort Smith City Center 479-783-1000 x 0 or call toll free Double Tree by Hilton 1-844-313-1924- Reference: AR Assoc. of County Agricultural Agents U of A or ACD. You may book online using the booking code ACD.
Hotel check in is 4:00 p.m., depending on availability. Check out is 11:00 a.m.
I have attached an additional booking flier from the hotel
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
5:30 Board meet in Lobby to leave for dinner
7:00 p.m. - Board meeting in Belle Starrmeeting room(Note: If you are an officer or serve on the board as a representative from your District, you are expected to be present at this meeting *See below)
8:30 p.m. - Hospitality at Belle Starr Rm
Thursday, March 30, 2017
7:00 -8:00 – Breakfast at hotel (if staying at hotel you will have voucher for breakfast)
8:00– Depart for Tour at Leonard Farm
8:30 -Arrive at Leonard Farm
10:00 - Depart for Learning Fields at Ft Chaffee
12:00 – Lunch atLearning Fields
2:00–5:00 – Committee work/Professional Improvement – Belle Starr Rm at Doubletree
6:00 – Silent Auction – Doubletree Banquet Rm
7:00 – Awards Banquet – Doubletree Banquet Rm
9:00 – Hospitality
Friday, March 31, 2017
7:00—8:00 – Breakfast at hotel (if staying at hotel will have voucher for next morning breakfast)
8:30 – ACAAA Annual Business Meeting
Meeting ends at the conclusion of the business meeting
2016-2017 ACAAA Board members:
Ouachita District: 2 Year, Randy Forst, 1 Year, Brad McGinley
Alt. Board Member – Rachel Bearden
Ozark District: 2 Year, Kami Marsh, 1 Year, Adam Willis
Alt. Board Member – Kevin VanPelt
Delta District: 2 Year, Brett Gordon, 1 Year, Mike Andrews
Alt. Board Member – Grant Beckwith
Specialist: 2 Year, Jeremy Ross,1 Year, Sherrie Smith
Alt. Board Member – Chad Norton
Arkansas County Agriculture Agents Association
REGISTRATION FOR 2017 ACAAA STATE MEETING
If sending after March 15, 2017, add a $10.00 late fee for each category.
Please indicate number attending each event.
Member -$25.00 ______Thursday Tour ___Yes___No
Spouse - $25.00 ______Thursday Lunch _____Yes _____No
Life Member - $25.00 ______Thursday Banquet ____Yes ____ No
First Timer – FREE ______Friday Business Meeting _____ Yes _____No
TOTAL ______
You can register for the state meeting by completing registration form and return to the address below:
Remit to:
Shaun RhoadesorChris Grimes
190 West 1stBox 7807 Nash St.
Waldron, AR 72958Lake City, AR 72437
Make all checks payable to ACAAA and send by March 15, 2017to avoid late fees.
Feel free to contact me with any questions on my cell phone (479) 227-0206
Sincerely,
Shaun Rhoades
ACAAA President 2016-2017