Atlanta, Georgia

June 26 – July 6, 2013

Georgia World Congress Center

NEA’s Annual Meeting takes place during the final week of June and/or the first week of July. Various committees, constituencies, caucuses, leadership groups, and delegates from state and local affiliates gather to set policy and chart the direction of NEA business. The 2013 Annual Meeting will take place in Atlanta, GA.

The Representative Assembly (RA) takes place during the final four days of the Annual Meeting. It is the primary legislative and policy making body of the Association and derives its powers from, and is responsible to, the membership. The Representative Assembly adopts the strategic plan and budget, resolutions, the Legislative Program, and other policies of the Association. Delegates vote by secret ballot on proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. Those delegates with full voting rights elect the executive officers, Executive Committee members, and at-large members of the NEA Board of Directors, as appropriate.

The Regency Suites Hotel in Midtown is THE place to stay when attending events at the Georgia Dome/Philips Arena or Georgia World Congress Center.  We are located next to the Midtown Marta Station, your direct transport to these event facilities and all of Atlanta’s attractions.  Many fabulous restaurants, Arts District and shopping venues are only steps away.  Enjoy a complimentary Continental Breakfast, wireless and hard wired Internet, and Dinner.  Call any of our hotel representatives for more information!

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The Atlanta Braves will honor former third baseman and legendary switch-hitter Chipper Jones on Friday, June 28th by inducting him into the Braves Hall of Fame and retiring his uniform number 10. The induction will take place at a special luncheon and the uniform number retirement will occur in a pregame ceremony that night before the Braves take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Friday, June 28th, 2013

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Event begins at 10:45am

Join the Braves for lunch and a silent auction on Friday, June 28th as we induct Chipper Jones into the Braves Hall of Fame. Former teammates and coaches will be on hand as we honor the incredible career of this historic Brave. The silent auction begins at 10:45am followed by lunch at 11:30am and ending with the induction ceremony at 12:45pm.

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JERSEY RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Friday, June 28th, 2013

Ceremony begins at 7:00pm

The Braves will retire Chipper Jones number 10 during a special on-field ceremony prior to the Friday, June 28th game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Get your tickets to witness this incredible milestone in Braves history as Jones number 10 fittingly becomes the tenth Braves uniform number to be retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41), Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35), Warren Spahn (21), Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine (47) Bobby Cox (6) and John Smoltz (29).