2013 galaxy (powerpoint
Transcript of 2013 galaxy (powerpoint
Purpose and Philosophy of GALAXY
The “Galaxy” Conference provides a unique opportunity to work together on a joint
conference while celebrating the diversity of the individual JCEP member associations.
Every five years the Joint Council of Extension Professionals sponsors and
provides leadership for a Galaxy Conference for the entire Extension System. This
conference invites participation from all JCEP member associations, ECOP and other
partners critical to the Extension mission.
2500 Extension Professionals will be in
attendance from all specialty areas of our
nation’s land grant university Extension system members of
JCEP
Member organizations include
National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA)
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA)
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) National Association of Community
Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
Galaxy IV Schedule OverviewSUNDAY - NAE 4-HA Board Meeting
MONDAY - Pre-conference meetingsEvening: Welcoming Event
(Ride on the Gateway Clipper to Market Square area-may include a meal)
TUESDAY - General SessionConcurrent SessionsPosters, ExhibitsEvening: State’s Night Out
WEDNESDAY Concurrent SessionsPosters, ExhibitsRuby Lecture and ESP Awards LuncheonEvening: Reception, Auctions, Dance
THURSDAY -
Concurrent SessionsPosters, ExhibitsEvening: Association Banquets
FRIDAY - Closing Session
Hotels
•Omni William Penn (NAE4-HA)•Marriott City Center (NACAA)•Renaissance (NEAFCS)•Wyndham (NACDEP)•Doubletree Hotel and Suites (ANREP)•Hampton Inn - overflow•Marriott Courtyard - overflow
Each association (except ESP) will have a designated hotel where pre-conference meetings and some other association functions will be held. The awards banquets for NEAFCS, ANREP and NACDEP will be held at the Omni; NACAA awards banquet will be held at the Marriott City Center; NAE4-HA banquet at Convention Center.
Hotel Registration Procedures When you register for the Galaxy
Conference, you will complete your hotel reservation request. Your hotel reservations will be made for you and your hotel confirmation sent to you.
There is a specific section on your conference registration form for hotel reservations.
Suites are available at the Omni
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Built Green; Working Green, Every Day!
Most conference events will be held in the Convention Center on Tuesday through Friday, including general sessions, concurrent sessions, poster sessions, association meetings, live and silent auctions, and the NAE4-HA awards banquet.
The following meals will be provided to attendees at the Convention Center: box lunch on Tuesday; box lunch or Ruby luncheon on Wednesday; pre-auction reception on Wednesday; continental breakfast on Thursday; DSA banquet; brunch on Friday. Local foods will be featured.
Proposal Submission If you submitted a proposal to
present at the Galaxy Conference you will be notified by late April if your proposal was accepted.
NAE 4-HA has the most proposal submissions of any association so thanks to all who submit proposals.
Galaxy IV Committee 2013 NAE4HA
Jule‐Lynne MacieRockdale County Cooperative Extension
1400 Parker Road, Lobby AConyers, GA 30094
Wk Phone: 770‐278‐7373Fax: 770‐785‐5957
E‐mail: [email protected]
Barbara SchirmerNAE4HA Life Member
8 Penny LaneDryden, NY 13053
Phone:FAX:
Email: [email protected]
FACTGeorge Ferris began his career as
a bridge builder in Pittsburgh. He applied his bridge technology to build the Ferris Wheel.
More Information : http://www.jcep.org/galaxy-htmhttp://www.visitpittsburgh.com/
September - Mid-OctoberLight sweaters are in, as well as your hiking boots, as I'm sure you'll want to get out and enjoy the gorgeous fall leaves of Western Pennsylvania. Average highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Fall is one of the prettiest times in Pittsburgh, a respite between the hot days of summer and snowy cold winters.