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SUMMARY:NCRAAO 2026 Education Schedule
DESCRIPTION:2026 NCRAAO Schedule-Final
URL:https://ncraao.org/event/ncraao-2026-education-schedule/
LOCATION:Astoria Hotel & Event Center\, 363 15th Street West\, Dickinson\, ND\, 58601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Don%20Flaherty":MAILTO:dflaherty@nd.gov
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SUMMARY:2026 NCRAAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 NCRAAO Conference\n \nJoin us for the 2026 NCRAAO Conference in Dickinson and Medora\, North Dakota!\nWe’ll kick things off with Golf Hospitality on the evening of Monday\, August 10th\, followed by a tee time at 1:00 PM on Tuesday\, August 11th\, at the breathtaking Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora. Tuesday evening brings us back to Dickinson for our President’s Reception at 6:30 PM\, setting the stage for a strong and engaging conference week. See the full schedule here. \nOur educational lineup is outstanding (here are the details)\, and here are the supporting education documents. The education will take place on Wednesday at the Astoria Hotel.  The Conference Banquet will be held on Wednesday evening.\nHolding the banquet mid-week allows us to add even more education on Thursday\, August 13\, before heading to Medora for an unforgettable finale—touring the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library\, enjoying the iconic Pitchfork Fondue\, and wrapping up with the legendary Medora Musical before everyone heads home. \nGood Morning America’s ‘50 Weeks in 50 States‘ visited the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora!  If you would like to see more about the TR Presidential Library and Medora\, click this link to watch the Video. \n📍 Education\, networking\, North Dakota hospitality\, and unforgettable experiences\n—this is a conference you won’t want to miss!\n \n\nRegister Here: Conference Registration\n\nDon Flaherty\nNCRAAO President 2025-2026 \n  \n\n\n\nHotel Information:\n\n2026 Conference Hotel:\nAstoria Hotel & Event Center in Dickinson\, ND. \nWhen making a reservation\, please state the group code “NCRAAO 2026” for the group block at all hotels \nPrimary Hotel – Astoria Hotel & Event Center \n363 15th St W\, Dickinson\, ND    Phone (701) 456-5000 \n80 Rooms @ $110.00/night \nOverflow Hotels (Listed in proximity to the Astoria) \nHeritage Hotel – Approx 0.1 of a mile (About a 2-minute walk) \n475 15th St W\, Dickinson\, ND    Phone (701) 456-8400 \n40 Rooms @ $110.00/night \nAmericInn – Approx 0.2 of a mile (About a 5-minute walk) \n229 15th St W\, Dickinson\, ND    Phone (701) 695-2899 \n20 Rooms @ $165.00/night \nCandlewood Suites – Approx 0.5 of a mile (About a 10-12 minute walk) \n1430 Sims St\, Dickinson\, ND     Phone (701) 761-2050 \n60 Single Rooms @ $165.00/night \n15 Double Rooms @ 175.00/night \nTownplace Suites – Approx 1.1 miles (About a 5-minute drive) \n240 29th St W\, Dickinson\, ND    Phone (701) 483-4724 \n15 Rooms @ $110.00/night \n5 Rooms @ $139.00/night \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEvening events will include the following:\nEntertainment will consist of the President’s Reception at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora and a showing of the Medora Musical\, with a Pitchfork Fondue prior. Tentative banquet entertainment is a mystery dinner theater.The Silent Auction is scheduled for Tuesday evening\, August 11th.  We are seeking donations of unique\, popular\, or handcrafted items that highlight your state or community.  Please help us by collecting appealing items for conference attendees or contributing a monetary donation to purchase items from local supporting businesses.Please complete a Silent Auction Donation Form for each item. \n2026 Silent Auction Donation Form\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThe pre-conference golf tournament will be held at Bully Pulpit Golf Course.\n\nThe #1-ranked public golf course in North Dakota!\nVoted USA Today’s #1 Best Golf Course in 2025.\nBully Pulpit is a must-play for golfers looking for an unforgettable round. \n\nRegister Here: Golf Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nVendor Information\n \n\nVendors\, please register here: Vendor Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ncraao.org/event/2026-ncraao-conference/
LOCATION:Astoria Hotel & Event Center\, 363 15th Street West\, Dickinson\, ND\, 58601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings,Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Don%20Flaherty":MAILTO:dflaherty@nd.gov
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SUMMARY:2027 NCRAAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 NCRAAO Conference – “Making Waves Between the Bluffs” \nAugust 11\, 2026\n2027 Conference Update: President-Elect Neumann reported on the NCRAAO Conference to be held July18-22\, 2027\, at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse\, Wisconsin.  A block of 79 rooms has been secured with the king bedroom rate of $109 and double queen rate of $129.  She said the attrition rate is 85%. The theme is Making Waves Between the Bluffs.  The food and drink minimum is $22\,000.  She said the conference will not be held in conjunction with their state conference\, so she is uncertain how many will attend but is estimating 150 attendees.  She is considering having an early registration to get a better estimate. \nNeumann reported that the 2026 Annual Executive Board Meeting and hotel tour are scheduled for Monday\, September 21st at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse.  Golf and the Annual Directors’ Dinner will be on Sunday\, September 20th. \n\n\n\nHotel Information:\n\nConference Hotel:\nRadisson Hotel in La Crosse\nA block of 79 rooms has been secured with the king bedroom rate of $109 and double queen rate of $129.\nOther available hotels include:\nNone Provided\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEvening events\nHave not been determined yet.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThe pre-conference golf tournament\nHas not been finalized.
URL:https://ncraao.org/event/2027-ncraao-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel – LaCrosse\, 200 Second Street South\, LaCrosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings,Conference
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