NORTH
CAROLINA
BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION
NCBA Convention & Banquet Information:
LAST UPDATED:
04/28/2008
Send Comments/Questions... emails to:
Ramon Bell, President
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23rd Annual
Bowhunters Convention, Banquet, 3-D "Hunter" Shoot and..
NC BOWHUNTER EXPO
Dates: To Be Announced - 2009
Sponsored by the North Carolina Bowhunters Association
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LOCATION: KERR SCOTT BUILDING
At: The NC STATE FAIRGROUNDS; RALEIGH, N.C.
(*See below for Directions!)
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Don't miss the 23rd NCBA Annual Convention in Raleigh, N.C.
Convention / Banquet / 3-D Shoot Committee:
Convention: ..................................... Kevin Dancy
Banquet: ............... Ramon Bell & Mickey Strader
3-D Shoot:
............................................. Ron
Hayes
Click "HERE" for 3-D Hunter Shoot
Rules & Regulations
NCBA Records
System/Scoring:..............................
Joey Thompson
; David Allen
Also.. Coordinators for:
Banquet Introduction: ........................ Minnette Strader
Emcees:..Ramon
Bell; Mickey Strader;
Minette Strader
Vendor Solicitation:..............
Ramon Bell;
Jeff Morrison
Banquet Ticket Sales:
...............................
Deann Stone
Door Prize Solicitation:..............................Vicky Hodges
Raffle Hunts Solicitation: ....
Ramon Bell;
Jeff Morrison
Ticket Booth Sales: .......................................Nancy Allen
Raffle Ticket Sales:...........................
Clair &
Joann Luce
NCBA Swap/Sell/Bargain Booth ............................OPEN
Convention Seminars: ......................... David Whitmire
Advertising:
..........................Ramon
Bell; Jeff Morrison
and many "Event Volunteers!" _______________ (*Just let us know if you'll
be there, we'll keep you busy!)
If you have suggestions for improving our annual highlight event, please
give us your thoughts.. Thanks!
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Anyone able and interested in volunteering to fill
any of the above positions, contact us
HERE..
As we fill "Chair" and "Coordinator" positions..
names will be filled in above!
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Information on the:
23rd Annual NCBA Convention & Banquet
INFO and DETAILS To Be Updated Soon!
Attention Bowhunters:
Come join us in Raleigh for the North Carolina Bowhunters Association’s 22nd Annual Convention, Awards Banquet and
Both the convention and banquet are open to the general public. A full weekend of nothing but Bowhunting! Indoor 3-D "Bowhunter" shoot, Seminars, vendors in the Exhibitors Hall, flint-knapping demonstrations, raffles, evening Awards Banquet with gigantic raffles and auctions!!!
Beat the winter doldrums by attending the NCBA bowhunters Convention and Awards Banquet. Youll be glad you did!
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THIS YEAR, AGAIN !!... "NCBA MEMBER HUNTS" ... Hunt Big Game or Bowfish with another NCBA Member.. Make new friends and enjoy new hunting experiences.
DONATIONS OF "MEMBER" OR "GUIDED HUNTS" and "OTHER
OUTDOOR TRIPS":
Want to donate a "Member Hunt?" Email
Ramon Bell to donate a
"NCBA Member Hunt" or other guided outdoor trip?
Know a guide/outfitter who would be willing to donate a trip to NCBA? Tell him
about us and give us a call.
These hunts will be raffled away at the Banquet
Saturday night.. If we have enough, we may raffle some off during the day at the
convention.
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR 2008
Fridays Schedule: (March 28, 2008)
8 am to 2 pm* ...Vendor set-up.. ALL vendors must be set up, inspected and ready to open by 2 pm!
Convention Opens: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.. Vendor booths open..
3-D Shoot OPEN during all Convention hours.
Registration for 3-D "Hunter" shoot begins.
The Convention is a "smoke free" and "alcohol free" event...!
Vendors may stay open if they choose!
Friday Night: EC Awards
"Mini-Banquet" and Hot Dog/BBQ dinner.
DJ Music until Midnight.. for those who want to stay that long!
Cost: $12.00 per person; Kids under 12 "Free" with paying
adult.
Saturdays Schedule: (March 29, 2008)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm*...Doors Open to Public, Exhibitor Room Opens. 3-D "Hunter" shoot OPENS at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 pm.
Breakdown 3-D Shoot: (4 pm to 6 pm); and set-up tables and podium for banquet...Vendors may remain open until 7 pm.
"Awards Banquet" begins at 6 pm (Social half-hour).. Dinner
at 6:30 pm, until conclusion... (Need
volunteers to break down tables at conclusion)..
The "Awards Banquet" is a "smoke and alcohol free" event!
Cost: $20.00 per person; Kids under 12 "Free" with paying adult
Sunday's Schedule: (April 1, 2007)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm*...Doors Open to Public, Exhibitor Room Opens. 3-D "Hunter" shoot OPENS and continues until 3 pm.
Convention will also feature "SEMINARS" :
Saturday:
10:30 am Seminar; TBA
12:00 pm - Lunch Break
1:30 pm Seminar; TBA
Sunday:
10:30 am Seminar: TBA
12:00 pm - Lunch Break
1:30 pm Seminar: "NCBA Cracker Barrel" w/ David Whitmire (Sunday)
Banquet features:
Banquet Dinners;
Friday night: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ, Wings, Fries, Tea/Soft Drinks.. Cost:
$12 per person (Under 12 "Free")
Saturday night: Full Dinner Menu.. Cost: $20 per person (Under 12 "Free")
NCBA Executive Council Awards Presentation; DJ (& Karaoke ?)..... (Friday p.m.)
Annual Contest Awards Presentation; (Saturday p.m.)
Guest Speaker(s) ?? (Saturday p.m.)... TBA
Silent Auction of hunts and special items; (Saturday p.m.)
Door Prizes;
And... maybe... a few other "surprise" presentations.......
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Lodging Reservations and Directions:Admission to Convention:Adults: $3 For Entire Weekend for everyone!
Kids/Youth (age 16 or younger): Free!!..... with paying adult.
Admission to Banquets: ALL RESERVED TICKETS!
Friday: Adults: $12 per person; Kids under 12.. "Free"
Saturday: Adults: $20 per person; Kids under 12.. "Free"
(Call: Deann Stone at: 919-477-7184 for info.)..
Mail checks to: NCBA Banquet; 720 Harold Dr.; Durham, NC 27712. Make checks out to: NCBA BanquetChildren: Under 12 years old... "FREE" with paying adult... (Be sure to tell Deann if you're brining your kids! ..How many, and their ages?)
Contact: Deann Stone REF purchasing advance tickets to NCBA Banquet... Phone: 919-477-7184 (Evenings); Email: Click HERE
BOOTH SPACE and TABLES at CONVENTION:
Click on image to enlarge Floor Plan
Vendors: Booth space cost.. TBA.. (Inside); TBA (Outside); plus cost of electricity, if required.
NOTE: Vendors.. Click HERE to request contract / agreement and information on booth rental.Awards Banquet and Auction Dinner Ticket Reservations:
Contact Convention Coordinator to reserve tickets no later than March 15, 2007.
Tickets must be ordered in advance for the Awards Banquet and Auction on Saturday evening.
The cost is $12 per person for adults (Friday p.m.); and $20 per person for adults (Saturday p.m.);
(Children under 12: "Free") Be sure to tell Deann if you're bring kids, how many and their ages!
For banquet ticket reservations, contact: Deann Stone at: 919-477-7184.
Checks or money orders should be made payable to "NCBA Banquet".*You may reserve a table in advance with the Banquet Coordinator (for Saturday night), or at the convention during the day, for a table at the banquet for your group of six.
NOTE: "Free" Table spaces, and booths (if available) at Convention for NCBA Local Chapter Clubs..... First come basis!
Extra tables cost $10 each for all vendors... Call Convention Coordinator to reserve space... Electricity hookup extra also at our cost to local chapter clubs.
Where: Days Inn (Cary); Phone: 919-481-4011; $49.99 per night plus taxes.
or; Best Western (Cary); Phone: 919-481-1200; $59.99 per night plus taxes.
BOTH motels are in the same area about 3 miles from NC
State Fairgrounds.
DIRECTIONS:
1716 Walnut St., Cary, NC 27511-5931
Map to Days Inn ...

Start from Fairgrounds... go southeast o Blue
Ridge Rd. toward Hillsborough St./NC-54.... >(.7 mile)
Turn LEFT onto Western Blvd..... >(.1 mile)
Merge onto I-440 S / US-1 toward US-64 W / Apex... >(1.7 miles)
Take the I-440 / I-40 / US-64 E / OUTER BELTLINE exit- EXIT 1 -
toward US-70 / Durham/Rocky Mount. >(1.0 mile)
Take the Walnut St. Exit toward Cary...... >(2.0 miles)
Turn Right at Days Inn, 171116 Walnut St., Cary, NC ...... >(.1
mile)
NOTE: The Best Western is next door to the Days Inn.
Holiday Inn is just around the corner... in case you choose to stay at one
of these other two motels.
Rooms: at the "Days Inn" $39.99 (Single or Double Occupancy); plus taxes. You MUST tell
them you are a NCBA member to get this rate!
(Rates at the Best
Western are $59; and Holiday Inn are $69)
Information:
For information regarding the NCBA Convention and Awards Banquet, including
vendor
information for obtaining a booth space in the Scott Building, contact:
Ramon Bell....
("Click" on
name to send email).. or call at: (336) 643-4455
evenings.
LAST MINUTE INFO ON ORDERING BANQUET TICKETS
3-D "Hunter" Shoot: The NEW "3-D Hunter Shoot" also is open the same hours as the convention on all three days, and is OPEN to the General Public as well! Rules and Shooter fee to be announced at a later date.
The Banquet is also OPEN to the general public. Tickets to the Banquet are by reservation only. However, there may be a limited number of tickets available on Saturday. Banquet ticket prices are $20 per person. Kids under 12 are "Free", but advance reservations must be made, same as paying adults.
VENDORS WELCOME and NEEDED ! :
IF you know of anyone, or a business (Hunting related),
that may be interested in renting a booth at our convention,
please refer them to the President (Ramon
Bell), or the Program Chairman (Jeff
Morrison.) We have about 30-35.. 10'x10' booths for rent
inside the building and about 20 booths outside on the front concrete
pad.
Cost for booth rentals for the entire weekend are:
$200 for "interior" and $250 for "corner" booths.. INSIDE the building;
$150 for "interior" and $175 for "corner" booths OUTSIDE the building on
the front concrete pad.