Join South Central District in Gastonia, NC for a Conference packed with professional development, connections & networking, and seeds to help yourself grow and thrive in NC Cooperative Extension and life! A day at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, an evening of Music Bingo, and a whole lot of growing your connections!

• Early Bird Registration: $160 - if Received by June 30th
• Regular Registration: $185 - Received by July 31st
• Late Registration: $210 - Received by August 31st

W9 - NCCEAPA - South Central District

Guest Fees

Guest payment must be received at time of member/attendee registration.

• Wednesday Lunch - $35 per guest
• Awards Luncheon - $50 per guest
• Botanical Garden - Compliments of SCD NCCEAPA

Payment: Make check payable to: NCCEAPA - South Central District

Email: Cathy_James@ncsu.edu

Mail To: Cathy James, 2026 State Conference, Hoke County Cooperative Extension, 645 E. Palmer Street, Raeford, NC 28376

If you are paying through Service Now our Supplier ID# is: 0000532254

Be sure to send or email a copy of this form with your payment: NCCEAPA State Conference Registration 2026

Don't forget to register in XLMS.

Registration includes workshops, professional development outings, and meals/banquets listed on the agenda for members and administrative attendees only. If attendees are inviting guests, meals & professional development activities listed on the agenda are available for purchase. Meals listed as “on your own” and free time activities are considered out of pocket costs and are not included in the registration fee. Please note that if payment is not received by or postmarked by the selected deadline, you will be charged the next deadline fee.

The NC State Extension Master Food Volunteers are proud to support local young adults aging out of the foster care system. Every year, we host a special Christmas party to celebrate these resilient individuals and provide them with much-needed essentials.

If you’d like to help us make this season a little brighter, we are currently seeking donations in two key areas:

🎁 Gift Cards

Since we don’t have specific wish lists yet, gift cards are incredibly helpful! We will hold onto these to purchase personalized gifts for participants as the holiday approaches.

🧼 Hygiene & Care Packages

We are collecting essential items to create care kits. Needed items include:

• Oral Care: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mini mouthwashes.
• Body Care: Body wash and deodorant.
• Essentials: Feminine hygiene products.

Your generosity makes a direct impact on these young adults during a pivotal time in their lives. Thank you for your support!

To book a room at the Hilton Garden Inn you can visit their website and book on-line or call: 704.810.1111

Our group code for hotel reservations is: "NC State Association Meeting"

The Executive Board Meeting is for State Officers and Chairs only. The Board of Directors Meeting is for State & District Officers and Chairs and is open to general members to listen but not participate in voting(s). Professional Development Sessions are open to all registered attendees & administrative staff. Guests are welcome to the events that they registered & paid for.

Daniel Stowe Conservancy is a conservancy and a botanical garden located on 380 acres of meadows, woodlands and lakefront property in Belmont, North Carolina. Founded by Daniel J. Stowe, it includes large manicured gardens, natural surrounding areas, including a woodland trail, fountains, and a conservatory.

Playing Music Bingo is simple. It works just like regular Bingo, except instead of numbers, the host DJ plays one-minute clips of popular songs, and guests cross the songs off on their cards. The first player to cross off five songs in a row screams “BINGO” and wins a prize!

PDF Conference Agenda

Tuesday, September 15th

2-3pm: Executive Board Meeting - The Rose Room

3-5pm: Registration - outside Azalea Ballroom

District Night Out - Dinner on your own with your Districts, if you wish

Wednesday, September 16th

7:30-9am: Breakfast - Hotel Lobby

8-9:30am: Registration - outside Azalea Ballroom

8-10am: Board of Directors Meeting - Azalea Ballroom

10:15am: Welcome - Azalea Ballroom

10:30am: Marketing w/ Julie Hayworth - Azalea Ballroom

11:30am: Canva w/ Rachel (bring your laptop) - Azalea Ballroom

12:30pm: Lunch - Azalea Ballroom

1:30pm: True Colors w/ Eleanor Baker - Azalea Ballroom

5pm: Dinner on your own

7pm: Social & Music BINGO - Azalea Ballroom & Garden Patio

Thursday, September 17th

7:30-9am: Breakfast - Hotel Lobby

9am: Energy Bus w/ Beverly Bollenbecker - Azalea Ballroom

12pm: Awards Luncheon/Banquet - Azalea Ballroom

2pm: AI w/ Kyleen - Azalea Ballroom

4-7pm: Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

Dinner on your own

Friday, September 18th

7-8am: Past Presidents’ Breakfast - The Rose Room

7:30-9am: Breakfast - Hotel Lobby

9am: NCCEAPA Business Meeting - Azalea Ballroom

12pm: Adjourn & Safe Travels!