2008 NCTA Convention & Board Meeting
- August 11-16, 2008
Convention Hotel: Marriott Des Moines Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Reserve rooms by calling 800/514-4681 - ask for the NCTA rate of $120/night
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, August 11, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Executive Committee Meeting (Officers only)
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Strategic Committee Meetings (Protection, Promotion, Professional)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Board Meeting
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Pre-Tours – John Deere Plant and Spouse tour
National Christmas Tree, Wreath and Gallery of Trees Contests
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 14, 2008
General Session
Trade Show
Breakouts
Theme Night
Friday, August 15, 2008
Trade Show
Breakouts
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - State Execs meeting
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. - NCTA Board meeting if necessary
Reception
Banquet
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Farm Tours
Monthly Updates
Fundraising Tools
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to promote NCTA's fundraising efforts. To assist you, we've compiled some sample fundraising letters from directors around the nation.
If you have a letter or promotion that you'd like to share, please send it to Nicole Kellogg or fax it to 636/449-5051.
Tools & Resources
Note: We also have the file available for a Membership Poster for use at state meetings. Due to file size, please contact us at 636/449-5070 to obtain a copy.
