2022 CONVENTION: March 3 - 5
40 DAYS UNTIL THE CONVENTION BEGINS
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Trade Show Booth Set-Up
Ends - 12:00pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Exhibitor Set-Up
Ends - 5:00pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
NCAOAF Board Meeting
At the Crescent Boardroom
Auction Items Received
Ends - 7:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Also, paper bag raffle items received ($1.00 tickets)
Detailed Hours:
Registration Desk Opens
Ends - 7:30pm
At the Registry
Hotel Manager's Reception
Ends - 7:30pm
At the Lobby
Beverages and Hors d'oeuvres
Evening Program
Ends - 9:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Welcome and Invocation – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Buffet Meal
Introduction of Trade Show Exhibitors – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Introduction of Showcase – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Explanation of 50/50 drawing ($50 tickets), Milton Ingram, Convention Program Co-Chair
Explanation of paper bag raffle, Becky Wilder, Auction Committee Chair
Auction – Bobby McLamb Auctioneer
Visit Hospitality Suite for Networking Smith, Cameron
Introduction of Showcase – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Friday, January 7, 2022
Breakfast on your own
Ends - 9:00am
At the Lobby
Paper Bag Raffle Items Received
Opening General Session
Ends - 10:30am
At the Carolina Ballroom
Welcome and Invocation – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Pledge of Allegiance – Gary Price, NCAOAF Vice President
Introduction of Showcase – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Introduction of Speaker – Debbie Carter, Convention Program Co-Chair
“Fair Security During These Difficult Times”, Sheriff Ed McMahon, NC Sheriffs’ Association President
Legislative Update – John Cooper, Connect C, LLC and Jackson Stancil, Jones Street Consulting
John Cooper introduces Josh Dobson, NCDOL Commissioner
Remarks – Josh Dobson, NCDOL Commissioner
Announcements – Milton Ingram, Convention Program Co-Chair
50/ 50 drawing and paper bag raffle
Trade Show
Ends - 1:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Agricultural Fairs Member Meeting
Ends - 11:00am
At the Carolina Ballroom
Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President Presiding
Associate Member Meeting
At the Reynolds
Bobby Jenks and Dean Corl, Presiding
Panel Discussion-Fostering Mutual Respect Between Vendors and Fair Operators
Ends - 11:45am
At the Carolina Ballroom
Panelist – Bobby Jenks, Cleveland Co. Fair; Ronnie Turner, Fun Rides and Picnics: Dean Corl, Powers Great American Midways
Carnival Operators/Dept. of Labor Meeting
Ends - 12:00pm
At the Reynolds
Moderator Tommy Petty, NCDOL
Lunch Program
Ends - 1:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Welcome and Invocation, Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
LUNCH
Introduction of two Showcases – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Announcements – Debbie Carter
50/50 drawing and paper bag raffle
Rotating Table Topics (4)
Ends - 3:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Completing Fair Reports and Scholarship Applications Correctly Moderators – Allan Caldwell, Hickory Am. Legion Fair; Kevin Hardison, NCDA&CS Fair Coordinator
Service Animals and the American Disabilities Act, Moderator – Gary Price, Hickory Am. Legion Fair
Recruiting and Retaining Leaders and Volunteers for the Future of Our Fairs Moderators– Dixon Britt, Robeson Reg. Agri. Fair; Allen Faircloth, Robeson Reg. Agri. Fair
Ways to Increase Low Attendance Nights at Your Fair – Moderator – Dean Corl, Powers Great American Midways
Trade Show Open
Ends - 5:00pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Panel Discussion – Developing Relationships with Local Public Officials
Ends - 4:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Panelists – Skip Watkins, Cape Fear Fair & Expo; Vinnon Williams, Davidson Co. Agri. Fair; Eddie Pitzer, Wayne Reg. Agri. Fair
Hotel Manager's Reception
Ends - 7:00pm
At the Lobby
Beverages and Hors d’oeuvres
Visit Hospitality Suite for networking ideas and socializing
At the Smith, Cameron
Introduction of two showcases - Dale McPherson, Emcee
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Breakfast on your own
Ends - 9:00am
At the Lobby
Business Session
Ends - 10:30am
At the Carolina Ballroom
Welcome and Invocation – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Call to Order – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Roll Call – Cathy Horton Price, NCAOAF Staff
Memoriam Bell – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Financial Report – Bonnie Holloman, NCAOAF Executive Secretary
Scholarship and Pledge Request – Allan Caldwell, Scholarship Committee Chairman
Agricultural Fair Member Report – Gary Price, NCAOAF Vice President
Associate Member Reports – Bobby Jenks and Dean Corl
NCDA&CS Fair Coordinator Report – Kevin Hardison, NCDDA&CS Fair Coordinator
Remarks and Presentation of NCDA&CS Certificates of Appreciation – David Smith, Chief Deputy Commissioner, NCDA&CS
Media Awards – Cheryl Hartley, NCAOAF Media Awards Committee Chair
Old and New Business – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Announcements – Debbie Carter, Convention Program Co-Chair
50/50 drawing and paper bag raffle
Speaker Workshop-Adult and Youth Agricultural Education at Your Fair - Richard Bonanno, Ph D, NC Cooperative Extension Director and Mike Yoder Ph D, NC 4-H Program Leader
Ends - 12:00pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Introduction of Speakers – Shea Ann DeJarnette, NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
Lunch Program
At the Carolina Ballroom
Welcome and Invocation - Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Introduction of two Showcases – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Announcements – Dale McPherson, Emcee 50/50 drawing and paper bag raffle
Trade Show Open
Ends - 5:00pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Panel Discussion – Critical Contracts for Fairs (Carnivals, Vendors, and Entertainment)
Ends - 2:45pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Panelists – Attorney Nathan Honaker, Connect-C; Dean Corl, Powers Great American Midways; Allen Faircloth, Robeson Reg. Agri. Fair
Rotate Three Table Topics
Ends - 4:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Year-round Facilities Usage – Moderator – Johnny Love, Rowan Co. Agri. & Indust. Fair Assoc. Inc.
Long Range Planning – Moderator – Milton Ingram, Wayne Reg. Agri. Fair
Sharing the Best Ideas with Other Fairs – Moderators – Debbie Carter, Cape Fear Fair & Expo; Mary Ann Cooper, Honorary Life Member
Hotel Manager's Reception
Ends - 6:30pm
At the Lobby
Beverages and Hors d’oeuvres
Reception
Ends - 6:30pm
At the Carolina Ballroom
Banquet
At the Carolina Ballroom
50/50 drawing and paper bag raffle Welcome and Invocation – Allen Faircloth, NCAOAF President
Introduction of Showcase – Dale McPherson, Emcee
Holmes McBride Awards – Bonnie Holloman, NCAOAF Exec. Secretary
Announce paper bag raffle winners – Becky Wilder, Auction Committee Chair
50/50 raffle drawing – Cathy Horton Price, NCAOAF Staff
Visit Hospitality Suite for networking ideas and socializing
At the Smith, Cameron
Introduction of a Showcase or two, Dale McPherson, Emcee
Sunday, January 9, 2022
NCAOAF Board Meeting
At the Crescent Boardroom
