ANNUAL CONVENTIONS / WORKSHOPS

Each convention provides members the opportunity to see the latest equipment, materials and services, discuss common concerns with professional peers from across the state, receive the latest professional information on issues of vital importance to improve the effectiveness of day-to-day operations.  The conventions provide vendors the opportunity to display their products, discuss services provided, and talk with existing customers as well as the opportunity to gain new customers.

EASTERN CONVENTION

  • Held annually in September in the Atlantic Beach / Morehead City, North Carolina area since 1972.
  • Average overall attendance = 400 people
  • Average companies represented = 75 vendors
  • Average workshops offered during the three-day event = 25
  • The Annual Jay Palmer Scholarship Golf Tournament is held that provides scholarships to maintenance employees and their families.
  • A Cornhole Tournament is held with cash prizes.
  • The convention ends with an Awards Banquet where special recognition is held that may include the following:
    • Superintendent of the Year
    • Director/Supervisor of the Year
    • Member of the Year
    • Vendor Appreciation Award
    • Member Appreciation Award
    • District Membership Drawing
    • 100% Membership Awards
    • Golf Tournament Awards
    • Cornhole Tournament Awards


WESTERN CONVENTION

  • Held annually in May at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina since 2009.
  • Average overall attendance = 250 people
  • Average companies represented = 45 vendors
  • Average workshops offered during the two-day event = 20
  • A Cornhole Tournament is held with cash prizes.

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

Those wishing to register for either of these events need to look under the Convention Tab for which they are interested or click on one of the links below.