{"id":3183,"date":"2025-08-18T15:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/?page_id=3183"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:47:56","slug":"2026-state-meeting-save-the-date-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/2026-state-meeting-save-the-date\/2026-state-meeting-save-the-date-2\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 State Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Registration is now open!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Join us for the 2026 GAE4-HYDP Annual Professional Development Conference! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>May 6-8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Housing sign up will be sent via email to full time attendees on April 20th.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">To view the current list of those who have registered or check to see if your payment has been received, check <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1k840buzjqbP8s5sdTkHrX3xpYQ5gizMxvnOXxbq-Fkw\/edit?usp=sharing\">here.<\/a> <\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/03\/GAE4-HYDP-Conference-Logo-2026-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3315 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/03\/GAE4-HYDP-Conference-Logo-2026-1.png 500w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/03\/GAE4-HYDP-Conference-Logo-2026-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/03\/GAE4-HYDP-Conference-Logo-2026-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/03\/GAE4-HYDP-Conference-Logo-2026-1-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Dates<\/strong>: Wednesday, May 6-Friday, May 8, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Qh6yPhbQ6wBXRfU7w6CtKUyoRAnEdixq\/view?usp=sharing\">Click here!<\/a> <strong>Professional Development Sessions<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1x00ldhj3LVsywAqN-NQlrYtKCJWBsPI1\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1x00ldhj3LVsywAqN-NQlrYtKCJWBsPI1\/view?usp=sharing\">Click here!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Rock Eagle 4-H Center, 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Dates at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 20 \u2013 Registration Opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 16 \u2013 Late fee of $25 added to registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 20 \u2013 Registration Closes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for the annual meeting will begin Friday, March 20. A late fee of $25 will be added to registration on April 16. Registration will close on Monday, April 20.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/GAEREG2026\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Full-Time registration options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-Time Member \u2013 $275.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-Time Non-Member \u2013 $300.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-Time Life Member \u2013 $250.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(All Full-Time registrations include lodging for Wednesday night and Thursday night at Rock Eagle)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part-time registration options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday Only \u2013 Includes Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch, Educational Sessions, Afternoon Recreation Sessions, and Dinner \u2013 $150.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday Only Life Member \u2013 Includes Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch, Life Member Exclusive Sessions, Afternoon Recreation Sessions, and Dinner \u2013 $125.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guest tickets are available for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Awards Dinner \u2013 $55.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Awards Brunch \u2013 $30.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Please reach out to President-Elect Abbie Salmon at asalmon3@uga.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Candidates for Executive Board Election<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2026 State Meeting, our association will elect a Vice President and a Secretary. Please see the candidate packets below. Each candidate was asked to prepare up to two pages containing a summary of your formal education; professional experience; qualifications for office, including previous leadership roles, committees\/task forces, etc.; and&nbsp;professional achievements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will be able to hear from both candidates during the opening business meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at Rock Eagle. Voting will be conducted electronically and sent out after the opening business meeting. The election results and new board installation will take place on Friday, May 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vice President Candidate: Rebekah Greene<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/04\/VP-Candidate-Rebekah-Greene.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of VP Candidate - Rebekah Greene.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-048460f4-c793-4828-9672-5d74a17df729\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/04\/VP-Candidate-Rebekah-Greene.pdf\">VP Candidate &#8211; Rebekah Greene<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/04\/VP-Candidate-Rebekah-Greene.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-048460f4-c793-4828-9672-5d74a17df729\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secretary Candidate: Samantha Price<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/04\/Samantha-Price-Secretary-Candidate.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Samantha Price- Secretary Candidate.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-5d2166e8-c6c6-4469-a464-7c5ffbaf8014\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/04\/Samantha-Price-Secretary-Candidate.pdf\">Samantha Price- Secretary Candidate<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/gae4-ha\/files\/2026\/04\/Samantha-Price-Secretary-Candidate.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-5d2166e8-c6c6-4469-a464-7c5ffbaf8014\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dates: Wednesday, May 6-Friday, May 8, 2026 Schedule: Click here! Professional Development Sessions: Click here! Location: Rock Eagle 4-H Center, 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024 Important Dates at a Glance Conference Registration Registration for the annual meeting will begin Friday, March 20. 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