Tentative Agenda
8:00a.m.–5:00p.m. Pre-ConferenceCertification&TrainingWorkshops/Tours
***See Web site for classes and times***
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. New Teacher Workshop
10:00a.m.–1:00p.m. VATAT Membership Chairmen & Registration Workers Meeting
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. General Registration
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Taste of Texas
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Agricultural Mechanics CDE Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Agricultural Mechanics Swap Shop
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Agriscience Fair Swap Shop **NEW**
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Agricultural EducationUniversity Faculty Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Area & District Officers Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Area & District Membership Chair Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. VATAT Credit Union Meeting
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Exhibit Booths Open
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Opening Session
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibit Booths Open
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Area Meetings
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Retired Teachers Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scholarship Committee Meeting **Tentative**
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. State Degree Check Committee **Tentative**
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. VATAT Past Presidents’ Dinner
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
7:00a.m.– 8:00a.m. FFAState Officer Travel Coordinators Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. VATAT Board Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Booth Visitation
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Professional Development Workshops & Tours
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Future Ag Science Teacher Networking Lunch
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. “It’s a Girl Thing” Networking Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. LDE Committee Meeting **Tentative**
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDE Committee Meeting **Tentative**
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Animal Industry Committee Meeting **Tentative**
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. VATAT Awards Ceremony
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. VATAT Retired Teachers / Honorary Life Membership Reception
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Christian Breakfast Meeting
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Booth Visitation
8:30 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Professional Development Workshops & Tours
1:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Agriculture Teachers Leadership Institute
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. VATAT Family Night
Friday, July 31, 2009
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Area Coordinator/Presidents Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Stock Show Update Workshop
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Closing General Session
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Area Meetings
VATAT Membership Registration: VATAT Membership Online is available for teachers to renew their membership or join the Association. Dues may be paid online with a credit card, a check may be mailed to the VATAT office or payment may be made at the conference. Traditional registration will still be available at the conference for those who do not wish to use the online program, but every effort has been made to ensure that pre-registered VATAT members will not have to stand in long lines at the conference. Register online beginning April 1, 2009.
Housing: Housing Information will be available March 2, 2009.
Pre-Conference Certification and Training Workshops, Computer Classes & Tours: Several pre-conference certification and training workshops and tours are scheduled for Monday. These will require advanced registration and payment of workshop fees by June 1, 2009. Registration in the class is not confirmed until payment is made. The sessions will be available only if there is adequate interest according to the pre-registration numbers.
Workshops: If you have a workshop idea that you know would benefit teachers throughout the state, please fill out the CALL FOR PARTICIPATION form. The Conference planning committee will review the forms and make decisions regarding workshop offerings.
Taste of Texas: Vendors will not be serving food during the conference. VATAT will provide a limited number of complimentary box lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Taste of Texas will be held Monday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm in the exhibit hall where vendors that sell edible items will be able to provide samples of their products.
Committee Meetings: Teachers Conference is a prime time for gathering committees to conduct business. Please be aware of your committee assignments and attend the meetings. This is your chance to represent your area and have your voice heard. If you are unsure of your committee assignments, check with your area officers.