Mrs. Nan Van Hoy
Board Member
North Carolina
As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!
Welcome to
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State Leadership
- Nan Van Hoy | Chair
- Dennis Quick | Vice Chair
- Timothy Aydlett
- Annette Swanson
- Carol Talbot
- Beverly Bridgers
- Jamie Kent
- Pia Jessup
Ruth Ann Parker
State Sponsor
Genia Hester
State Sponsor Elect
Saeed McElveen
Elementary President
Emereau Bladen
Jack Liggitt
Elementary Vice President
Harrells Christian Academy
Caelyn Thigpen
Elementary Leadership Representative
Chinquapin Elementary
Mrs. Nan Van Hoy
Board Member
Meredith Dowty-Hall
State Sponsor
A.G. Cox
Chris Pierce
State Sponsor Elect
Westmoore Elementary School (K-8)
Zariah Dill
Junior President
Clarkton School Of Discovery
Dartanian Davis
Junior Vice President
South Robeson Middle School
Hayli Cooper
Junior Secretary
Tar Heel School
Raiffe Keyworth
Junior Leadership Representative
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Mrs. Nan Van Hoy
Board Member
Joe Graves
State Sponsor
Scotland High School
Donna Reid
State Sponsor Elect
Alexander Central High School
GeReal Maye
Senior President
East Bladen
Eshan Korat
Senior Vice President
Cox Mill High School
Savanah Smith
Senior Secretary
Chase High School
Ella Kleinheksel
Senior Leadership Representative
Elkin High School
Isla Seawell
Senior Leadership Representative
Montgomery County Early College
Ella Brazell
Senior Leadership Representative
Northwood Temple Academy
The Elementary Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the North Carolina Elementary Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, January 31, 2026
7:00 PM
Presiding: Saeed McElveen | President
Pledge of Allegiance: David Lane Mize – Elizabethtown Christian Academy
National Anthem: North Carolina Elementary Betas
Welcome and Introductions : Saeed McElveen | President
Greetings from State Sponsor : Ruth Ann Parker
Greetings and Council Introductions: Nan Van Hoy | Council Chair
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Jack Liggitt | Vice President
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Academics, Visual Arts and Individual
Adjournment: Saeed McElveen | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
SUNDAY, February 1, 2026
10:00 AM
Presiding: Jack Liggitt | Vice-President
Installation of New State Officers
Keynote Address: Saeed McElveen | President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
Directions to the Loading Dock
From the Sheraton Portico (Entry F), follow Koury Blvd to the intersection with Pinecroft Rd. Turn right at the light and the loading dock is the first driveway on the right. The Loading Dock is directly ahead.
From Gate City Blvd. Turn onto Pinecroft Rd and take the second driveway on the left. The loading dock is directly ahead.
Unloading Instructions
Please unload quickly and move your car from the dock so that others may access the dock.
The hotel has limited access to flat carts that can be borrowed from the Banquet Department. You will need to leave your drivers license to get a cart.
LOADING DOCK TIMES:
Jan. 31 – 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Feb. 1 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
PROP STORAGE:
Available in Biltmore and Morehead
LUGGAGE STORAGE:
Available in Auditorium 1
In addition to the Sheraton’s full service restaurant, Skylite Café, and the grab and go, Café Expresso (proudly serving Starbucks coffee), please see the following general menus for additional satellite/concession stand food offerings.
Additional ‘daily specials’ may also be offered based on group demand and will posted on the menu board.
Hours of operation for Skylite:
Breakfast – 6:00 AM -11:00 AM
Lunch – 11:30 AM -2:00 PM
Dinner – 5:00 PM -10:00 PM
The Statewide Service Project for this year will be collecting drink can tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities of NC. If you feel led to participate, please bring drink can tabs in gallon plastic zip bags to convention. Please do not bring your tabs in boxes, jars, jugs, tins, etc. Tabs will only be accepted if donated in gallon plastic zip bags. Feel encouraged to make this a school wide collection opportunity.
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the North Carolina Elementary Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
The Junior Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the North Carolina Junior Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, February 2, 2026
1:00 PM
Presiding: Zariah Dill | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Eli Tew | Westmoore Elementary School
National Anthem: Jake Hilton, CharleighAnna Naylor, Matilda Parker, Kaleb Funes, Sarah-John Jackson, Marshall Rumbold | Harrells Christian Academy
Welcome and Introductions : Zariah Dill | President
Greetings from State Sponsor : Meredith Dowty-Hall
Greetings and Council Introductions: Nan Van Hoy | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Dartanian Davis | Junior Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Introduction of Candidates
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Zariah Dill | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, February 2, 2026
6:30 PM
Presiding: Dartanian Davis | Vice-President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Hayli Cooper | Secretary
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts and Individual awards
Adjournment: Dartanian Davis | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
TUESDAY, February 3, 2026
9:30 AM
Presiding: Hayli Cooper | Secretary
Installation of New State Officers
Keynote Address: Zariah Dill | Junior President
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
Directions to the Loading Dock
From the Sheraton Portico (Entry F), follow Koury Blvd to the intersection with Pinecroft Rd. Turn right at the light and the loading dock is the first driveway on the right. The Loading Dock is directly ahead.
From Gate City Blvd. Turn onto Pinecroft Rd and take the second driveway on the left. The loading dock is directly ahead.
Unloading Instructions
Please unload quickly and move your car from the dock so that others may access the dock.
The hotel has limited access to flat carts that can be borrowed from the Banquet Department. You will need to leave your drivers license to get a cart.
LOADING DOCK TIMES:
Feb. 1 – 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Feb. 2 – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Feb. 3 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PROP STORAGE:
Available in Biltmore and Morehead
LUGGAGE STORAGE:
Available in Auditorium 1 (February 1-2) & Imperial Ballroom (February 3)
In addition to the Sheraton’s full service restaurant, Skylite Café, and the grab and go, Café Expresso (proudly serving Starbucks coffee), please see the following general menus for additional satellite/concession stand food offerings.
Additional ‘daily specials’ may also be offered based on group demand and will posted on the menu board.
Hours of operation for Skylite:
Breakfast – 6:00 AM -11:00 AM
Lunch – 11:30 AM -2:00 PM
Dinner – 5:00 PM -10:00 PM
This year’s statewide service project will be acan tab collection for Ronald McDonald House. All can tabs must be in zip top bags when turned in at convention. If you are turning in a large quantity of tabs, please leave the bags in a box or tote to make transporting them to the RMH more efficient. Participating clubs will be recognized at the last general session of convention.
Coming Soon
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the North Carolina Junior Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
The Senior Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the North Carolina Senior Convention!
FIRST GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
1:30 PM
Presiding: GeReal Maye | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Riley Whitehead and Yan Diaz | Southwestern Randolph High School
National Anthem: Isabel Chaparro and Winn Griffin from Cox Mill HS and Carter Payne, Parker Payne, Rakin Dagenhart and Jax Carrigan from Alexander Central HS
Welcome and Introductions: GeReal Maye | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Joe Graves | State Sponsor
Greetings and Council Introductions: Nan Van Hoy | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Eshan Korat | Vice President
Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation: Academics, Creative Writing and Poetry
Adjournment: GeReal Maye | President
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
7:30 PM
Presiding: Eshan Korat | Vice President
Keynote Address: Savanah Smith | Secretary
Campaign Rally
Performing Arts – Show Choir (Top 5)
Awards Presentation: Visual Arts (DI/DII), Onsite Art – Drawing and Painting (DI/DII), Onsite Cake (DI/DII), and Speech (DI/DII)
Adjournment: Eshan Korat | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
9:30 AM
Presiding: Savanah Smith | Secretary
Keynote Address: GeReal Maye | President
Installation of New State Officers
Officer Farewells
Performing Arts – Group Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation: Club and Team
Adjournment: New President
Directions to the Loading Dock
From the Sheraton Portico (Entry F), follow Koury Blvd to the intersection with Pinecroft Rd. Turn right at the light and the loading dock is the first driveway on the right. The Loading Dock is directly ahead.
From Gate City Blvd. Turn onto Pinecroft Rd and take the second driveway on the left. The loading dock is directly ahead.
Unloading Instructions
Please unload quickly and move your car from the dock so that others may access the dock.
The hotel has limited access to flat carts that can be borrowed from the Banquet Department. You will need to leave your drivers license to get a cart.
LOADING DOCK TIMES:
Jan. 29 – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Jan. 30 – 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Jan. 31 – 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PROP STORAGE:
Available in Biltmore and Morehead
LUGGAGE STORAGE:
Available in Auditorium 1
In addition to the Sheraton’s full service restaurant, Skylite Café, and the grab and go, Café Expresso (proudly serving Starbucks coffee), please see the following general menus for additional satellite/concession stand food offerings.
Additional ‘daily specials’ may also be offered based on group demand and will posted on the menu board.
Hours of operation for Skylite:
Breakfast – 6:00 AM -11:00 AM
Lunch – 11:30 AM -2:00 PM
Dinner – 5:00 PM -10:00 PM
The Statewide Service Project for this year will be collecting drink can tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities of NC. If you feel led to participate, please bring drink can tabs in gallon plastic zip bags to convention. Please do not bring your tabs in boxes, jars, jugs, tins, etc. Tabs will only be accepted if donated in gallon plastic zip bags. Feel encouraged to make this a school wide collection opportunity.
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the North Carolina Senior Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
Contact the Beta Team
If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.
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