Ag Teacher Open- 22nd Annual VATAT Golf Tournament
Come join VATAT members at the Moody Gardens Golf Course in Galveston, TX. This is the same golf course used during the 2005 conference golf tournament. Check-in will be at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, July 26. Entry fee is $90.00 which includes a round of golf, range balls and lunch. The proceeds benefit the VATAT scholarship fund. All players must be current VATAT members and first year teachers are not eligible. In order to participate, please download the registration form found at the bottom of this page. The registration deadline is Saturday, July 10th. For more information contact Fud Robertson at 806-543-8298 or email frobertson@Idalouisd.net.
2010 Third Annual VATAT 3D Archery Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser
Ag teachers and family members attending the 2010 VATAT Conference are invited to participate in the Third Annual Archery Tournament Monday, July 26, 2010. The tournament will be held at the Brazoria Bowmen Archery Club. The tournament's entry fee is $30. Proceeds will benefit the VATAT Scholarship Fund. All VATAT members, spouses and children are welcome to attend the tournament. For more information please download the flyer below. If you have any questions please contact Warren Maher at wdmaher@ednet10.net.
VATAT Conference Annual Family Night
Come join us for food and fun at the annual VATAT Family Night! Barbeque will be served at the Galveston Island Convention Center on Thursday evening, July 29, 2010, starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. Come enjoy music from the Ag Teacher's Band and participate in the raffle! We look forward to seeing you and your families there!
VATAT Awards Ceremony
Come show your support and help recognize outstanding VATAT members and agriculture science supporters at the VATAT Awards Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 28th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the San Luis Hotel.
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Family Activities
MoodyGardens
One Hope Boulevard
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Visitors can experience all that Moody Gardens has to offer: the Rainforest Pyramid with over 1,000 species of exotic plants; the Aquarium with inhabitants from the waters of the South Atlantic, North Pacific and tropical Pacific and Caribbean; Discovery Museum; the IMAX 3D Theater; the 4D Special FX Theater; the Ridefilm Theater; and the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Ticket price includes admission one time to each exhibit.
Conference Ticket Price: $35.00 (a $15 savings) Ticket good up to 6 months from date of purchase. Ticket provides a single entry to all features offered at MoodyGardens. Tickets available for purchase at VATAT Conference Registration Booth in the Exhibit Hall.
SpaceCenter Houston
1601 NASA Parkway
Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Visitors will enjoy learning about the development and on-going mission of our country’s space exploration program. Ticket price includes admission to the Space Center Theater, Blast Off Theater, NASA Tour, Astronaut Gallery, Feel of Space, Starship Gallery, and Kids Space Place. The Zero G Dinner is a food court area offering several lunch and snack options.
Coupons for a discount off Gate Ticket Price will be available at VATAT Conference Registration Booth in the Exhibit Hall.
Schlitterbahn Galveston
2026 Lockheed Road
Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cool off from the summer heat with a visit to America’s greatest waterpark! Price of admission includes parking, lifejackets and tubes. Guests are allowed to bring a picnic lunch – no glass containers or alcohol permitted. Discount Tickets available for purchase at www.Schlitterbahn.com/Gal
Spouse Activities
On Tuesday, July 27 there will be a lunch for the spouses at the San Luis Hotel, and activities for the week will be discussed at that time. On Wednesday, those that wish to participate will go to the strand and historic area of Galveston for tours, exhibits and shopping. There will be a shuttle bus from the Galveston Island Convention Center to the strand running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that Wednesday. There will also be discounted tickets for Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn and other amusements in Galveston.
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RiverStar Farms Prize Package Drawing Benefitting the VATAT Scholarship Fund
The cost is $5 a ticket or five for $20. This year RiverStar Farms and the VATAT offer you more chances to win one of four exceptional prize packages along with several other prizes including a pair of Justin Chukka Boots, Justin Boots gift cards and more! One winner will get to choose from the following packages:
South Texas Deer Hunt for Two - Four day management hunt in Starr. Co. Winner is responsible for transportation, licenses and equipment.
Livestock Equipment Package
Custom Livestock Trailer - A 6' x 16' custom stock trailer
NEW A Trip for Two to Las Vegas - Some restrictions may apply- Airfaire and accomodations only
All packages are valued at least $5,000. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets can be purchased during FFA Convention and VATAT Conference at the RiverStar Farms and Morgan Livestock Equipment booths. The winner will be drawn at the VATAT Conference during Family Night. Anyone is eligible, need not be present to win.