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NAC Annual Convention
June 19-22, 2012
Tampa, FL

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NAC announces the President’s Convention Scholarship!

Purpose: Founded by then-NAC President Maria Angles, ECM, with an initial donation in 2009, the President’s Convention Scholarship Fund was created to provide a scholarship package each year to the NAC Annual Convention. The Fund will continue through donations and proceeds from the NAC Silent Auction and the NAC Run/Walk.

The scholarship package will include:

  • Full registration to the NAC Annual Convention;
  • Three nights hotel accommodations at the NAC host hotel;
  • A stipend of up to $200 to be used for transportation to the convention location.

Those who will qualify for the President’s Convention Scholarship will:

  • Be a current dues-paying member in good standing of NAC;
  • Have been in the concessions industry for five years or less;
  • Have never attended an NAC Convention;
  • Write a short essay stating why they would like to and should be given consideration for one of the scholarships.

Applications are being sent to NAC members, or you can download an application here. The deadline is March 30, and winners will be announced in April. Apply today!


"The venue breakouts were one of the highlights of the convention; an intimate experience with fellow peers who walk in very similar paths. During these discussions we were able to share our successes and opportunities within our organizations, express new ideas and talk about unique strategies. Great scholarship program - thanks for the experience!"
Mike Scarpino, Calgary Flames

"I learned so much from the educational sessions as well as from other NAC members that I have been able to implement in my own operation. And there were so many members of NAC who took me under their wing and helped me to truly enjoy the experience."
Tara Buck, Classic Cinemas

"It was a great honor to receive the scholarship and be able to attend and network with individuals in the same field as myself. The open forums and discussions along with the trade show were fantastic. I found that the NAC trade show and meeting times were much more personalized and focused rather than the quick visits and meetings that tend to be the norm at the larger conventions. The activities planned in the evening was a great environment to meet and network with others who were attending. Overall NAC was a great experience for myself and I look forward to attending for many years to come."
Gary Butske, Jr., Emagine Entertainment

"I had no idea at the time how beneficial being awarded one of the scholarships would be. Networking at the convention and through the CCM course was accessible and productive. Not only was I able to speak with managers from different venues and different countries, I was able to be part of impromptu breakout sessions that were engaging and informative. I brought back a legal pad full of ideas that I have presented to my CEO, and I hope to have the opportunity to attend future conventions."
Denise Ferro, CCM, Phoenix Big Cinemas Management