2009 National Convention Blog

Finally, some pics!

Here's a link to our Flickr page with a slideshow of the Convnention pictures...

Published Tue, Feb 17 2009 12:14 PM by chrisn

Last year was my first time working at the National Convention and I remember how fast the days flew by. I thought that this year may go a little slower because I already knew what I was doing and could (sort of) anticipate what types of scenarios and...

Published Tue, Feb 17 2009 10:46 AM by chrisn

Filed under: Convention

Day 3

Just in case some of you didn't know that Larry the Lboster was posting this week from the Convention, don't forget to check out his blog, Lobster Bisque . Things are starting to slow down at the registration area; but once that happens, our registration...

Published Mon, Feb 16 2009 10:26 AM by chrisn

Filed under: Convention, night on nashville

More Convention Still to Come

So last nights CAMP was really good. I met some cool associates near the NACA booth and we got some people to bid on the Foundation auction items. A quick word to all those schools and associates who donated this year... THANKS! We have some great sweatshirts...

Published Sun, Feb 15 2009 10:29 AM by chrisn

Filed under: Convention, registration, CAMP, night on nashville

The First Day

I'm always amazed how fast the time goes by when the Convention starts. I know it's only the first day, but it flew by. I was at the registration table most of the day checking in the Associate members and the next thing I knew I was already at the NACA...

Published Sat, Feb 14 2009 10:57 PM by chrisn

Filed under: Convention, registration, CAMP

It's Here!

Well it's finally here. The 2009 National NACA Convention!! Our delegation began our NACA journy last night. Our flight left Omaha at 5:45 this morning SO our delegation drove down to Omaha last night and stayed and then got up at the bright and early...

Published Fri, Feb 13 2009 3:11 PM by drewr

Finally in Nashville

So we've all finally arrived in Nashville today. I think all of the NACA staff are here after what was an interesting journey for some of us. Our IT manager, Adam, and I decided that the best way to get geared up for the Convention would be to drive from...

Published Thu, Feb 12 2009 7:39 PM by chrisn

Filed under: Convention, Nashville, Opryland

What to Look for when @ NACA

Whether it's your first time at NACA, your 3rd time at NACA or even your 25th time; the amount of information that gets thrown at you can overwhelm even the most seasoned NACA veteren. In my opinion the best way to approach everything at NACA is with...

Published Fri, Jan 30 2009 3:34 PM by drewr

NACA PREP-Student Style

Greetings NACA Friends! In approximately 23 days we once again converge onto the giant bubble world that is the Gaylord Opreyland Resort, where students, advisors and entertainers will all come together in the hopes of bringing back some great things...

Published Thu, Jan 22 2009 5:14 PM by drewr

What is the plan!

After 20 plus years of going to the convention, in my own mind I have my plan in place of what I expect to happen and how I want it to happen. Now the hard part is communicating that plan to the students who we are taking as delegates to the convention...

Published Mon, Jan 19 2009 11:03 AM by rich.ramos@simpson.edu

5 Weeks and Counting!

Have you realized that the convention is now just about 5 weeks away? I did and am getting excited to not only see the many friends that I have made over the years, but also to see the excitement build within our student delegation. Now is when some of...

Published Fri, Jan 9 2009 11:47 AM by rich.ramos@simpson.edu

Convention Preview now online!

You can now view the Convention Preview supplement online, in our flip-through format. Control zoom settings, jump to a section from the table of contents and link to ads. You can find your hard copy in the Jan/Feb issue of Campus Activities Programming...

Published Mon, Jan 5 2009 10:54 AM by chrisn

Filed under: Convention preview, campus activities programming magazine, national convention

Getting Ready for the Convention

I know, I know. You just got back from the holiday break or for those of you are a bit luckier, you may have a little more down time left. Regardless, if you are planning on attending the NACA national convention, you need to start thinking about preparing...

Published Tue, Dec 30 2008 5:18 PM by rich.ramos@simpson.edu

2009 Convention blog

Check back here for more pre-convention blogging, plus posts from the National Convention in Nashville!

Published Fri, Dec 19 2008 11:11 AM by chrisn