Darryl Wagoner is a native of Wilkes County. He lived in SC for a short time when his parents, Ray and Evelyn Wagoner moved their family to Camden, SC for a couple of years before moving back to Wilkes County. Darryl has continued to be a resident of Wilkes County.

Wilkes County is located on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Due to its wide range of elevation, Wilkes County’s climate varies considerably. The North Wilkesboro Speedway (in Wilkes County) was the first NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) track. The MerleFest Annual Music Festival (whose attendance is around 78,000) is held in Wilkes County each year.

Employed by Wilkes County Schools for 17 years, Darryl began his school career as a custodian at Mountain View Elementary School. A year later he joined the Maintenance Department. He works in the eastern district of Wilkes County which is comprised of four schools. Most of his work time is spent in General Maintenance, but he’s always ready to help out where needed. Darry said the best work advice he ever received was to “Believe in Yourself.”

Bergie Speaks, Wilkes County Schools Maintenance Director has high praise for Darryl. He said, “In all my years working with Darryl, he has always wanted to do a good job. He gets along well with all his coworkers and school staff. It is a pleasure working with Darryl and I am glad to have him as part of our team.”

Darryl is currently serving as the NCPSMA District Seven Vice President. He has been a member of NCPSMA for 15 years. He said, “I think NCPSMA is a

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MEETING DATESThe districts of NCPSMA meet twice yearly.

District 1January, July District 2 January, JulyPres. Ronald MoorePhone: 910.296.1875District 3February, AugustPres. Greg WoodardPhone: 252.399.7822District 4February, OctoberPres. Cynthia McCabePhone: 910.678.2539District 5March, SeptemberPres. Justin DysonPhone: 336.909.2280District 6April, OctoberPres. Chris Adkins Phone: 980.343.4526District 7May, NovemberPres. Raymond BowlesPhone: 336.751.1991District 8March, NovemberPres. Joe BuchananPhone: 828.456.2402 Meeting Dates & LocationsShould be sent to The Maintenance Beacontwo months in advance for publication.

DeadlinesPublication deadline forarticles and advertisements is first day of the month prior to month of publication.

ContentsRoxie on the Road ........................3Designing Commercial SewageLift Stations ...................................3District Seven ScholarshipApplicaiton ....................................6Western Covention/Workshop Important Information ...................7Western Convention/Workshop Agenda .........................................8Western Covention/Workshop Registration Forms .......................9Jay Palmer Scholarship Application ..................................10

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE

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Meetings and Events

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NCPSMA DISTRICT THREE MEETING February 20, 2020 4pm at Weldon Middle School

4489 Hwy 301, Halifax, NC For more information contact Sue Farmer at 252.399.7823

12TH ANNUAL NCPSMA WESTERN CONVENTION/WORKSHOPJune 3rd and 4th, 2020 at Johnson Spring, Lifeway

Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, NCFor more information contact Roxie Mack at

336.366.4939/roxiermack@gmail.com

48TH ANNUAL NCPSMA EASTERN CONVENTION/WORKSHOP

September 23rd-25th, 2020 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlantic Beach, NC

For more information contact Roxie Mack at 336.366.4939/roxiermack@gmail.com

NCPSMA DISTRICT FOUR MEETINGFebruary 27, 2020 6pm at Carver Middle School

18601 Fieldcrest Rd, Laurel Hill, NCFor more info. contact Cynthia McCabe at 910-678-2539

NCPSMA DISTRICT SEVEN MEETINGMay 14, 2020 6:30pm at TBA

(Mooresville Graded School District to host)For more info. contact Raymond Bowles at 336-751-1991

DARRYL WAGONERMeet

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Darryl Wagoner

NCPSMA will hold their 12th Annual Western Convention/Workshop June 3 & 4, 2020. A regular member registration form and tentative agenda is available in this issue of The Maintenance Beacon. Also, please see the important information section concerning the Western Convention/Workshop in this issue.

We plan to host 20 workshops including workshops for continuing education credit hour classes for Electrical, Structural and Ornamental Pest, NC Locksmith and HVAC/Plumbing. A list of all the tentative classes are available in this issue of the Beacon. The workshops should prove to be of interest to all maintenance personnel as well as public school administrators. Widely known professionals with years of experience

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continued from page 1great organization. I am thankful for the training opportunities. I appreciate that District Seven provides scholarship opportunities for their members, spouses and children as well as the Jay Palmer Scholarship opportunity offered through NCPSMA each year. My hope for NCPSMA is to see the association membership grow.”

He and his wife Donna will be married 40 years this year. They have two children, Courtney and Andrew. Andrew and his wife Christy have three children, Salem (14), Mason (11), and Zoey (7). Darryl said “I love spending time with my family, especially my grandbabies. I also love to sing with my family. We are a local southern gospel group; we go by name Deliverance. I am a Baptist Minister and love to preach about my Lord and Savior. We attend Hillcrest Baptist Church in Wilkesboro.” Bergie Speaks said, “Darryl sings at various events with his wife and daughter (you should hear them). I am hopeful, one day they will sing at one of our NCPSMA events. They are amazing!”

By Roxie MackNCPSMA Executive Director

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLEcontinued from page 1

will conduct workshops and programs.

Please note the registration form included in this issue is for regular and regular/retired members (and their spouse or guest) only. All others will need to register through Roxie Mack at 336 366 4939 or roxiermack@gmail.com. If you would like to be an exhibitor and you have not received a registration packet, you will need to contact Roxie.

When completing the registration form, please print neatly as the information for nametags and certificates will be taken from this form. There is a single person registration from as well as a group (LEA) registration form available. The deadline for pre-registration ($75) is May 10, 2020. Registrations not received before that date may be subject to late fee registration ($85). Also, please note that meal tickets for Ridgecrest need to be purchased along with the registration (if you plan to eat meals at Ridgecrest). The following meals will be available on the meal ticket: Wednesday breakfast and dinner and Thursday breakfast, at a rate of $34.00. Wednesday and Thursday luncheons will be provided by NCPSMA. Meal tickets must be purchased though Roxie Mack. Please purchase before May 15, 2020. Also, please note on the registration form if you will be staying on site at Ridgecrest or will be a daily commuter. We have to give a count to Ridgecrest of daily commuters. We need an accurate count as we pay a fee for daily commuters.

Please encourage your LEA to send in the registrations as early as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Roxie Mack at 336 366 4939, roxiermack@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION2019 STOP School Violence Grant ProgramOpportunity ID BJA-2020-17313Solicitation Status OpenFiscal Year 2019Closing Date March 3, 2020

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Last fall Ron and I enjoyed visiting with AdamHuckabee of HickoryCity Schools. Adam is theDirector of Facilities forHickory City Schools, aposition he’s held since2011.

The city of Hickory is located primarily in CatawbaCounty, with formalboundaries extendingto Burke and Caldwellcounties.

According to Wikipedia, Hickory is home to one of the oldest furniture manufacturers in the United States that is still located and operated on the original site. Hickory White, formerly known as Hickory Manufacturing Company, was built in 1902 and has been in continuous operation ever since. During World War II, the factory made ammunition boxes for the U.S. Military instead of furniture. Hickory was known in the years after World War II for the “Miracle of Hickory”. In 1944 the area around Hickory (the Catawba Valley) became the center of one of the worst outbreaks of polio ever recorded. Residents who were then children recall summers of not being allowed to play outside or visit friends for fear of contracting the disease. Since local facilities were inadequate to treat the victims, the citizens of Hickory and the March of Dimes decided to build a hospital to care for the children of the region. From the time the decision was made until equipment, doctors, and patients were in a new facility, took less than 54 hours. Several more buildings were quickly added. A Red Cross official on the scene praised the project “as the most outstanding example of cooperative effort he has ever seen.”

How to Determine Flow Rate

Sometimes codes just aren’t very helpful. Take Section 712.4.2 of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and its insight into the selecting flow capacity for a sewage and ejector pumps:

712.4.2 Capacity. A sewage pump or sewage ejector shall have the capacity and head for the application requirements.

(Thanks, IPC….)

Clearly, having the proper flow is necessary to efficiently discharge wastewater from a commercial plumbing system – but how do you determine the flow rate for the sewage system so you can properly size the pump?

It’s really not so hard – common sense actually. Most engineers rely on the “What goes in must come out”method. In other words, they use a fixture count to determine the total flow rate, much like you would to determine the supply flow rate.

The Flow Calculation Sheet (Figure 1) shows the list of values assigned to the various types of plumbing fixtures that might exist in a project. Using this calculation sheet as an example, these are the steps for determining the flow rate for a sewage system:

· Identify all the fixtures and the associated unit value (column A) that contribute to the installation

· Multiply the fixture unit value (column A) with the total number of each type of individual fixture (column B) and list that value in the “Total Fixture Unit” column

· List the total number of each type of fixture (column B)· Add all the values in the Total fixture Unit column together to obtain the Total

Building Unit Count, which, in this case, is 800 · Find the Total Building Fixture Count (800) on the Hunter’s Curve to convert

the total fixture units to pump capacity in GPM and size your pump accordingly

Keep in mind that the IPC also requires a minimum flow rate of 2 feet per second to keep any entrained solids moving down the line.

Pipe Size and Pump Discharge Size

The IPC specifies that pumps or ejectors that receive the discharge from water closets be capable of handling spherical solid of up to 2-inch. Other pumps or ejectors shall be capable of handling spherical solids with a diameter of up to and including 1 inch. The IPC provides the following chart for reference on the diameter of the discharge pipe.

The above values assure that the velocity stays above 2 feet per second to prevent clogging of pipes. If a grinder pump is used, a smaller pipe size may also be used – as small as 1.25” to maintain adequate flow.

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ROXIE ON THE ROAD

Hickory City Schools has a total of nine schools; One traditional High School, one magnet High School, two Middle Schools, four Elementary Schools and one Primary School. The current enrollment is around 4,100.

On the day we visited, we were surprised to see Pat Annas. Pat is retired from the Hickory City School Maintenance Department. She was back working for a few weeks to train the new administrative assistant, Kim Lowman.

Frank Southers retired after serving many years as the Hickory City Schools Maintenance Director. Around that same time the Associate Superintendent over Operations and Finance also retired. The organization chart was reorganized, and the position of Facilities Director was added to combine the duties of the Maintenance Director and Operations Director. Adam was working for Hickory Construction Company as a Project Manager at the time. In his construction management job he was away from home often and he was looking for a career change in order to be home more. He applied for the Hickory City Schools Facilities Director position and was pleased to get the job. Terry Huff who had been with Hickory City Schools for 5 years became the Maintenance Supervisor. Including Adam and Kim, the maintenance department has nine full time employees. Adam said most of the employees have been with the department for many years.

Adam showed us a ring of keys he was presented when he first began his new job. He said one of his first goals was to change that situation. He then showed us the “key” he uses now. Adam is in charge of activating the “key cards” for the school system. Cook and Boardman along with KNC helped him with the re-keying and card access set up, and Greg Dobis with DSS Carolinas helped him develop a key policy.

Adam is a graduate of Appalachian State University. He has been a member of the NC Army National Guard for around 16 years total, though not consecutive. He left for eight years and then returned. His duties with the National Guard take him away from time to time. There are training courses - which also help with his position in maintenance - and of course when disasters happen, he is called away. Adam said one of the biggest challenges for him at work is he feels like he’s always “playing catchup.” The maintenance staff is well trained and handle things correctly under Terry’s supervision when he is away, but there are many things that he alone handles. He said he has a lot of great ideas for the department and would like to have more time to implement them. Another challenge is the turnover of teachers. With three school systems in the county of Catawba as well as schools in Burke

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Executive Director: Roxie Mack Phone: 336.366.4939Fax: 336.366.4938E-Mail: roxiermack@gmail.comWebsite: www.ncpsma.org

The Maintenance Beacon is the monthly publication of the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association. Advertising, editorial material, memberships and subscriptions are handled through the office of the Executive Director, 630 Adams Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676-9536.

NCPSMA does not guarantee, warranty or defend the use of any products or services of those who sponsor, advertise or contribute articles in The Maintenance Beacon.

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DESIGNING COMMERCIAL SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS PART ONEAlong with your standard fixture counts, don’t forget to include higher volume components such as drainage from body showers, cooling towers, etc.

Also, don’t be confused by the following Drainage Fixture values shown in the IPC Table 709.1 below. These values (as the Code states) should only be used for calculating drainage pipe size, not the flow capacity needed for the sewage or ejector pump. It is best to use supply side fixture values for calculating flow.

Finally, check with local codes, which always supersede the IPC. Chances are adhering to the IPC will be okay….but you never know until you check!

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Thank-you for your interest in the District Seven Scholarship. We will award a minimum of one scholarship in the amount of $500.00 annually. The newest recipient will be named during the District Seven Meeting in May of 2020.

Applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. NCPSMA District Seven current active, associate or retired member

(minimum of one year) or their immediate family. 2. Financial Need 3. Acceptance by college, university or technical school 4. Completed application. If application is not complete and accurate it will

not be considered. In addition to the completed application, on a separate sheet please list applicant’s extracurricular activities including, but not limited to academic, church, community, etc.

Briefly convey in 300 words or less your hopes, wishes and desires along with why you chose the college or continuing education program you plan to attend.

Include copy of current membership card with application.

Application must be postmarked by March 12, 2020 and mailed to Tim Pruitt, C/O Wilkes County School Maintenance Department, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659

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A. Applicant

Applicants Name____________________________________ Phone________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth_____________________ Age_________ Social Security #_____________________________

Applicant Employer________________________________________________________________________

Approximate Salary ______ $0-$20,000 ______$20,001-$30,000

______$30,001-$40,000 ______$40,000+

High School Attending/Attended_____________________________________________________________

Year of Completion______________

College Attending or Applied to and Accepted___________________________________________________

Years Attended____________ or Year to Begin______________

B. If Applicable

Spouse__________________________________________________________________________________

Address (if different from applicant) ___________________________________________________________

Employer________________________________________________________________________________

Work Phone Number_______________________________

Approximate Salary ______ $0-$20,000 ______$20,001-$30,000

______$30,001-$40,000 ______$40,000+

Current Member of NCPSMA____YES ____NO If YES, how long have you been a member___________

C. Parent(s) of Applicant if Dependant Child or Adopted Child

Name of Father___________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_____________________________ Work Phone_______________________________

Employer________________________________________________________________________________

Current Member of NCPSMA____YES ____NO If YES, how long have you been a member?___________

Name of Mother___________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_____________________________ Work Phone_______________________________ Employer________________________________________________________________________________ Current Member of NCPSMA____YES ____NO If YES, how long have you been a member?___________ Parents Combined Salaries ______$0-$40,000 ______$40,001-$60,000 ______$60,001-$80,000 _______$80,000+ D. NCPSMA Member representing applicant if other then self or parent Name_________________________________________ Relation to Applicant ________________________ Employer________________________________________________________________________________ Current Member of NCPSMA____YES ____NO If YES, how long have you been a member___________ E. Please list other family members attending school/college, etc Name College or School Year to Graduate Age ________________________________________________________________________________ F. Finance assistance applied for or received from other sources _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Application must be postmarked by March 9, 2018 and mailed to Tim Pruitt, C/O Wilkes County School Maintenance Department, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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and Caldwell Counties so close proximity wise, teachers have an opportunity to change school districts easily.

Even though he is a very busy man with his work and the National Guard, Adam makes time to attend the NCPSMA Eastern and Western Conventions. He is devoted to spending time his family. He and his wife Alicia have been married for 18 years. They have three daughters, ages 16, 14 and seven. All three daughters play soccer and are on travel teams, so they spend a lot of time on the road traveling to and from games. In May of 2019 Adam completed his first 100 mile race in Marietta, SC. He told us a little about the race. Running 100 miles, nonstop in one go. What training it takes and what endurance it takes to finish! It took Adam 36 hours to complete. I can’t even imagine!

We had a great time visiting with Adam, getting to see Pat again and meeting Kim. We are thankful to Adam for taking the time out of his busy day to meet with us.

ROXIE ON THE ROADcontinued from page 4

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“Plumbing/HVAC Credit Renewal” (JS 3 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s – Class 1 of 2 - Must attend all classes

Presented by James M. Pleasants

“Pesticide – Ornamental and Turf” (JS 4 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Class 1 of 2 (O&T) - Must attend both classes Presented by Steve D. Pettis, Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent NC State Cooperative Extension

“Playground Safety” (JS 2 B / 2nd Floor)Presented by Bill Marrs CPSI,Recreation Restoration

“NC Locksmith Renewal” (JS 1 D & H / 1st Floor)2 CEU’s – Class 1 of 4 - Must attend all classes for 8 hours renewal credit

Presented by ASSA Abloy/DSS Carolinas 8:00-9:00 Coffee Break for Exhibitors

8:30-9:00 Exhibitor Display Selection (JS 1 A / 1st Floor)

9:00-10:00 Exhibitor Display Setup (JS 1 A, B, C, E, F, G / 1st Floor)

10:00-11:00 Opening Session and Vendor Recognition (JS 2 C / 2nd Floor)

11:00 Visit with Exhibitors (Exhibitors will distribute their individual door prizes during this time).

Noon Luncheon with Exhibitors (JS 2 A&B / 2nd Floor)

1:00-2:30 Visit with Exhibitors (Exhibitors will distribute their individual door prizes during this time).

2:30 Exhibitor Display Breakdown

2:30-4:30 “Electrical” (JS 5 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Class 2 of 4 - Must attend all classes Presenter – TBA

“Plumbing/HVAC Credit Renewal” (JS 3 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s – Class 2 of 3 - Must attend all classes

Presented by James M. Pleasants

“Pesticide – Ornamental & Turf” (JS 4 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s – Class 2 of 2 (O&T) - Must attend both classes

Presented by Steve D. Pettis, Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent

NC State Cooperative Extension “NC Locksmith Renewal” (JS 1 D & H / 1st Floor)

2 CEU’s – Class 2 of 4 - Must attend all classes for 8 hours renewal creditPresented by ASSA Abloy/DSS Carolinas

“Microsoft Spread Sheet Demonstration” (JS 2 B / 2nd Floor)Presented by Justin Dyson, Director of Maintenance OperationsWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

“Air Quality” (JS 2 A / 2nd Floor)Presented by Camfil

4:45 until Cornhole Tournament

5:30-6:30 Dinner-Meal Ticket Required (Cafeteria)

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Thursday, June 4

7:00-8:00 Breakfast-Meal Ticket Required (Cafeteria)

7:30-11:45 Registration

7:45-9:45 “Electrical” (JS 5 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s – Class 3 of 4 - Must attend all classes

Presenter – TBA

“Pesticide Structural” (JS 4 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s – Class 1 of 2 (Structural) - Must attend both classes Presented by Patti Alder, Assistant Director & Training Coordinator,

NCSU Structural Pest Management

“NC Locksmith Renewal” (JS 1 D & H /1st Floor)2 CEU’s –Class 3 of 4 - Must attend all classes for 8 hours renewal credit

Presenter – ASSA Abloy/DSS Carolinas

8:00-10:00 “Turf Equipment Maintenance” (JS 2 A /2nd Floor) Presenter TBA

Insurance Safety/Slip-Trip- Fall(JS 2 B /2nd Floor)

Presented by Randy Cranfill, Surry Insurance

10:00 -12:00 “Electrical” (JS 5 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s – Class 4 of 4 - Must attend all classes Presenter TBA

“Pesticide Structural” (JS 4 / 2nd Floor)

2 CEU’s – Class 2 of 2 (Structural) Must attend both classes Presented by Patti Alder, Assistant Director & Training Coordinator,

NCSU Structural Pest Management

“NC Locksmith Renewal” (JS 1 D & H / 1st Floor)2 CEU’s –Class 4 of 4 - Must attend all classes for 8 hours renewal credit

Presented by ASSA/Abloy/ DSS Carolinas

OSHA Inspections (JS 2 C /2nd Floor)Presented by Randy Cranfill, Surry Insurance

12:15-1:30 Luncheon (JS A/E & B/F 1st Floor)

1:30-2:30 Closing Session (JS A/E & B/F 1st Floor)

2:45-until Advisory Council Meeting (JS D/H 1st Floor)

9FEBRUARY 2020 • THE MAINTENANCE BEACON 12TH ANNUAL WESTERN CONVENTION/WORKSHOP MULTIPLE REGULAR OR RETIRED MEMBERS REGISTRATION FORMJune 3 & 4, 2020 ● Johnson Springs Conference Center at Ridgecrest, Black Mountain, NC

PLEASE PRINT

Contact Person:______________Name of School System (LEA): _________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________State: NC _ Zip ___________________

Office Phone: ____________________________ FAX: ________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________

Important Information Needed for Ridgecrest – Will you (or those you are registering) be staying overnight at Ridgecrest or commuting daily?

Please check one – Staying at Ridgecrest _____ Daily Commuter ____

Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday is included in the registration fee.

Additional Meal Tickets for the Ridgecrest Dining Room may be purchased to include Breakfast and Dinner on Wednesday and Breakfast on Thursday. Meal tickets for the Ridgecrest Dining Room must be purchased with registration through Roxie Mack. Meal tickets must not be purchased from the Ridgecrest Staff. There will be no refunds for missed meals.

Conference Fees: Please circle all fees and items that apply and fill in blocks where appropriate.

NAME PREREGISTRATION(Includes Lunch onJune 3 & 4)Before May 1, 2019

REGISTRATION(Includes Lunch onJune 3 & 4)After May 1, 2019

MEMBERSHIP MEAL TICKETMUST BE

TOTAL

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

Cash/Check___x $75

Credit/Debit___ x $77

Cash/Check___ x $85

Credit/Debit___ x $87

Cash/Check___ x $20

Credit/Debit___ x $21

Cash/Check___ x $34

GRANDTOTAL

Payment Information

Checks: Payable to NCPSMA and mail to NCPSMA, 630 Adams Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676

Credit/Debit Cards: Please call Roxie Mack at (336) 366-4939 with your information and the transaction will be completed online during the call. NCPSMA does not retain credit/debit card information. Please do not write credit/debit card information on registration form. Please email or fax a completed registration form before calling with credit/debit card information.

*Regular or Regular/Retired members are those currently employed and/or retired members in/of a NC Public School System. All others must register through Roxie Mack at (336) 366-4939 (phone); (336) 366-4938 (FAX) or roxiermack@gmail.com. For more information concerning this event please visit our website at www.ncpsma.org

June 3 & 4, 2020 ● Johnson Springs Conference Center at Ridgecrest, Black Mountain, NC

PLEASE PRINT

Name: ________________________________________

Name of School System (LEA): ____________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________State: NC Zip ___________

Office Phone: __________________________________

FAX: _________________________________________

E-mail Address: _________________________________

Important Information Needed for Ridgecrest – Will you be staying overnight at Ridgecrest or will you be a daily commuter? Please check one Staying at Ridgecrest _____ Daily Commuter _____

Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday is included in the registration fee.

Additional Meal Tickets for the Ridgecrest Dining Room may be purchased to include Breakfast and Dinner on Wednesday, and Breakfast on Thursday. Meal tickets for the Ridgecrest Dining Room must be purchased with registration through Roxie Mack. Meal tickets must not be purchased from the Ridgecrest Staff. There will be no refunds for missed meals.

Conference Fees: Please circle all fees and items that apply and fill in blocks where appropriate.

INDIVIDUAL REGULAR OR RETIRED MEMBERS REGISTRATION FORM

Payment Information

Checks: Payable to NCPSMA and mail to NCPSMA, 630 Adams Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676

Credit/Debit Cards: Please call Roxie Mack at (336) 366-4939 with your information and the transaction will be completed online during the call. NCPSMA does not retain credit/debit card information. Please do not write credit/debit card information on registration form. Please email or fax a completed registration form before calling with credit/debit card information.

*Regular or Regular/Retired members are those currently employed and/or retired members in/of a NC Public School System. All others must register through Roxie Mack at (336) 366-4939 (phone); (336) 366-4938 (FAX) or roxiermack@gmail.com.

For more information concerning this event please visit our website at www.ncpsma.org

PREREGISTRATIONBefore May 1, 2019

REGISTRATIONAfter May 1, 2019

Cash/Check

___x $75

Credit/Debit

___ x $77

Cash/Check

___ x $85

Credit/Debit

___ x $87

MEMBERSHIP

MEAL TICKETMUST BE PURCHASED IN

ADVANCE TOTAL

Cash/Check

___ x $20

Credit/Debit

___ x $21

Cash/Check

___ x $34

Credit/Debit

___ x $35

JAY PALMER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONA. APPLICANT INFORMATION:Full Name ______________________________________________*Address _______________________________________________City__________________ State_______________ Zip__________Phone (___) _________________ *E-mail address __________________________________________Date of Birth____________ Age _______ Social Security #________Applicant Employer _______________________________________Approximate Salary: ____ 0-$10,000 ____$10,001-$20,000 ____$20,001-$30,000 ___$30,001-$40,000 ____$40,000-aboveCurrent Member of NCPSMA ___ yes* ___ no District # __________*Please include a copy of current NCPSMA membership card with com-pleted application.Note: if applicant is employed by an LEA Maintenance Department and Active member of NCPSMA, Item C. is not required.B. APPLICANT SPOUSE INFORMATION (If applicable): Full Name______________________________________________Address________________________________________________City _______________________ State ___________ Zip ________Applicant Spouse Employer ________________________________Work Phone Number ______________________________________Approximate Salary:___0-$10,000 ___ $10,001-$20,000 ____$20,001-$30,000___$30,001-$40,000 ___$40,000-aboveC. APPLICANT’S PARENT INFORMATION:Father ___________________ Mother ____________________Address __________________ Address________________________City ______________________ City ___________________________State___________________ State __________________________Zip __________________ Zip ___________________Employer _________________ Employer _______________________Work Phone_______________ Work Phone_____________________Home Phone________________ Home Phone ____________________Father E-mail address _________________________________________Mother E-mail address _________________________________________ Current Member of NCPSMA ___ yes* ___ no * District # __________ *Please include a copy of current NCPSMA membership card with com-pleted application.

D. If applicant is a Dependent Child or Adopted Child, Parents Salaries (combined) ___$30,000-$40,000 ___$40,001-$50,000 __$50,001-$60,000 ___$60,001-$70,000 ___$70,001-$80,000 __$80,001-$90,000 ___$90,001-$100,000 ___$100,001 and over

E. Please list other family members (siblings, parents, spouse, etc.) attend-ing school/college

Name & Relationship__________________________________________ School/College_______________________________________________Expected Graduation Date ______________________________________Age________________________________________________________ F. High School Applicant Attended/Attends_________________________Year of Completion ____________G. College Attending or Applied to and Accepted_________________Years Attended _______ Year to Begin _________ *Student ID# ________Address* of college or university/accepted to_________________________________________________________________________________*Where to send the check made out to the institution and applicant.*Include a copy of original acceptance letter from university.

H. List other sources of Financial Assistance ________________________

I. *On a separate sheet, list applicant’s extracurricular activities in-cluding, but not limited to academic, church, community, etc.

J. *Briefly convey in 200-500 words on a separate sheet your hopes, wishes and desires for your academic and professional future, along with why you chose the college you plan to attend. Please fill out completely and honestly.

K. PLEASE Include information with a * we need complete applications!

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Recipients will be announced or notified by the end of June each year. If awarded scholarship, check will be written to the school and applicant, mailed on or about the first week of August of award year.

Applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2020 and mailed to:Larry McClain, Scholarship Chair301 S Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27409Phone: 336.292.3083 • Fax: 336-292-3086

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the comfort of our guests.· Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, and

fireworks are not permitted anywhere on the grounds.

· The use of tobacco and tobacco related products are prohibited. A $250 cleaning fee will be incurred per incident if this standard is violated.

· Burning of incense or candles is prohibited.· Immodest clothing, distasteful monograms, bare

feet in public areas, or any extreme styles of dress is prohibited.

· Pets are not permitted in any Ridgecrest facility. However, service animals as defined by ADA regulations are permitted. ADA regulations define a service animal as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit on an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” Per the US Department of Justice, “The crime deterrent effects of an animal’s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.” Such animals are not service animals and are therefore not permitted in any Ridgecrest facility.

· As a courtesy to all guests, please observe noise curfew from 11:30 pm and 6:30 am.

· Ridgecrest is not responsible for lost or stolen possessions. Ridgecrest does not assume responsibility for damage or loss of any material articles prior to, during or following events.

Use of Ridgecrest, a LifeWay conference center, for this convention does not imply alignment with or endorsement by any Southern Baptist group.

Delivery Fees:A delivery fee will apply to all boxes and pallets received by Ridgecrest. Delivery fees vary. If you need to have materials delivered to Ridgecrest, you must contact Ridgecrest to set up payment for the delivery fee. The pricing is listed can be found on their website: https://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/event-planning/meeting-planner-toolkit/important-information/

Please remember that as a participant of the NCPSMA Convention/Workshop, your actions and speech reflect upon NCPSMA as a whole. We “need” only positive feedback to school systems to ensure we are able to continue to hold such events. If you experience any problems during the convention, please come to the NCPSMA registration desk and see Roxie Mack, Ron Mack, Bergie Speaks or Kristie Payne and we will try our best to resolve your problem. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Roxie Mack, NCPSMA Executive Director 336.366.4939 or e-mail at roxiermack@gmail.com.

12TH ANNUAL WESTERNCONVENTION/WORKSHOP IMPORTANT INFORMATION