Annual Meeting

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The RANC annual meeting is THE event for those involved in the metals recycling industry in North Carolina to make new connections, forge new partnerships, and spark new ideas.
 
 
Stay tuned for details on the 2023 Annual Meeting which will feature:
  • A Coastal vibe
  • Industry highlights and educational content 
  • Legislative Updates
  • Plenty of networking opportunities
  • Fun activities 
  • A full room of industry vendors 
Click here to view photos from the 2022 meeting.
 

2023 Hotel Information

The 2023 RANC Annual Meeting is being held at
Beaufort Hotel North Carolina
2440 Lennoxville Rd | Beaufort, NC
beaufort hotel pic

Nestled on ten acres, the Beaufort Hotel offers the privacy of a resort-style setting on the banks of Taylor’s Creek with expansive water views.

  • USA Today 10Best names Beaufort Hotel #1 "Best Boutique Hotel" in America.

  • Named 2021 “Property of the Year” by Concord Hospitality

  • Beaufort’s draw has always been, and continues to be, the waterfront

  • The resort-style hotel is minutes to Beaufort’s historic district, Crystal Coast beaches, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Shackleford Banks, and the Rachel Carson Reserve.

Hotel Reservations

  • The Recycling Association of North Carolina room rate is $249/night. Last day to book a room is Monday, July 24, 2023
  • Complimentary self parking is included ($15 valet parking is not included)
  • Call 1-252-728-3000 to make a reservation by phone. Mention The Recycling Association of North Carolina to receive room rate.
  • Book Online Here

Registration

Click HERE to Register Online!!!

Registration is open for the 2023 Annual Meeting.

  • Facility Registration
    • Facility Member: $200
    • Facility Member Spouse: $200
    • Facility Non Member Price: $300
    • Facility Non Member Spouse Price: $300

  • Associate Sponsorship prices (includes2 conference registrations {add on events not included, must be purchased to participate}
    • Silver - $850
    • Gold - $1350
    • Platinum - $1975

  • Optional Networking Add on Events for Wednesday, August 23

    • Golf Outing $65/per person
      • Tee Times at 12 Noon on Wednesday, August 23
      • An optional, fun networking event
      • Incudes boxed lunch
      • Location: The Beaufort Club | 300 Links Dr, Beaufort, NC 28516
      • Please note: The Beaufort Club dress codeis golf attire: collared shirts and sleeves, slacks and golf shorts up to four inches above the knee.

    • Fishing Outing $80/per person
      • A fun optional networking event on Wednesday, August 23
      • 11 AM – 4PM (drop off is about 20 mins from hotel)
      • Up to 6 people on a boat
      • Hosted by Crystal Coast Ecotours & Captain Jess. Capt. Jess has fished recreationally in the waters of coastal North Carolina for over 50 years. Also, he studied fish his entire career as a marine biologist and has taught fishing classes to people of all ages
      • Crystal Coast Ecotours fishes from the Lucky Dog, a 20 ft., V- hulled, center console boat and the 25 ft V-hulled CheLeiMar, both of which offer plenty of space and stability. Capt. Jess has an ample supply of rods, reels and baits. 
      • Lunch is not provided, but a packed lunch, drinks and snacks can be brought on the boat.
      • Bring a cooler to keep in your car if you want to keep anything you catch

    • Eco Tour $80/per person
      • A fun optional networking event on Wednesday, August 23
      • 11 AM – 4 PM (drop off is about 20 minutes from hotel)
      • Up to 6 people on a boat
      • Hosted by Crystal Coast Ecotours
      • Enjoy seeing the beautiful Crystal Coast and its wonderful historical locations from the water. Crystal Coast Ecotours can take you through calm waters of the Rachael Carson Reserve which offers scenic views of salt marshes, birds, ponies, maritime forests and sometimes, even dolphins. Along the way you will see the unique waterfront of Beaufort, North Carolina's third oldest town and one that has retained many of its beautiful buildings
      • Lunch is not provided, but a packed lunch, drinks and snacks can be brought on the boat

 

Vendors

 

Click HERE to Register as a Vendor!!

Vendors are integral part of our annual meeting. We appreciate your support and your attendance and look forward to seeing you soon.

Sponsorship Levels for Associate Members are:

  • Silver - $850
    • Includes trade show table, two attendees (optional networking events not included), company listing on conference signage & program.
  • Gold - $1350
    • Includes trade show table, two attendees(optional networking events not included) logo on conference signage & program, sponsorship announced from the podium, logo/link on RANC website.
  • Platinum - $1975
    • Includes trade show table, two attendees (optional networking events not included) top billing logo on conference sign signage and program, sponsorship announced from the podium, logo/link on RANC website,  social media features. Platinum sponsors also get to sponsor a featured meeting event (networking activity; Wed. welcome reception; Thursday lunch; Thursday reception; Thursday dinner).

Vendor Raffle - all vendors are encouraged to do raffles at their booths. Bring a donation item, fishbowl, and give-way the item during the 2023 meeting.

Questions - email info@ncrecyclingassociation.org

Thank you 2023 Sponsors

Platinum
Company Wrench 2021

Gold
Gen

Silver
aljon  Oq Logo Cmyk   Shearcore

Goody Bags
Company Wrench

Wednesday, August 23, 2023                                                               

  • 10:00 AM - Conference Registration, Vendor Check-in Open     
  • 11:00 AM - Vendor setup opens                                                        
    • All sponsors can set up exhibit tables for display during the meeting
    • Check in, receive nametag and table assignments
  • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM PM - Special events & activities (must be pre-registered to attend)
    • Golf Outing $65/per person
      • Tee Times at 12 Noon on Wednesday, August 23
      • An optional, fun networking event
      • Incudes boxed lunch
      • Location: The Beaufort Club | 300 Links Dr, Beaufort, NC 28516
      • Please note: The Beaufort Club dress code is golf attire: collared shirts and sleeves, slacks and golf shorts up to four inches above the knee.

    • Fishing Outing $80/per person
      • A fun optional networking event on Wednesday, August 23
      • 11 AM – 4PM (drop off is about 20 mins from hotel)
      • Up to 6 people on a boat
      • Hosted by Crystal Coast Ecotours & Captain Jess. Capt. Jess has fished recreationally in the waters of coastal North Carolina for over 50 years. Also, he studied fish his entire career as a marine biologist and has taught fishing classes to people of all ages
      • Crystal Coast Ecotours fishes from the Lucky Dog, a 20 ft., V- hulled, center console boat and the 25 ft V-hulled CheLeiMar, both of which offer plenty of space and stability. Capt. Jess has an ample supply of rods, reels and baits. 
      • Lunch is not provided, but a packed lunch, drinks and snacks can be brought on the boat.
      • Bring a cooler to keep in your car if you want to keep anything you catch.

    • Eco Tour $80/per person
      • A fun optional networking event on Wednesday, August 23
      • 11 AM – 4 PM (drop off is about 20 minutes from hotel)
      • Up to 6 people on a boat
      • Hosted by Crystal Coast Ecotours
      • Enjoy seeing the beautiful Crystal Coast and its wonderful historical locations from the water. Crystal Coast Ecotours can take you through calm waters of the Rachael Carson Reserve which offers scenic views of salt marshes, birds, ponies, maritime forests and sometimes, even dolphins. Along the way you will see the unique waterfront of Beaufort, North Carolina's third oldest town and one that has retained many of its beautiful buildings.
      • Lunch is not provided, but you can bring a packed lunch, drinks, and snacks on the boat        .                             
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Welcome Reception 
    • ALOHA - welcome to the 2023 RANC Conference. Join us for this luau themed party. Wear your best Hawaiian/beach shirt. Flip flops welcome! 
    • Drinks and heavy apps will be provided. Attendees can also opt to have dinner out after the reception.                               
  • 7:45 PM - Attendees should make dinner reservations after reception

Thursday, August 24, 2022                                                                    

  • 8:00 AM - Vendor Exhibits Open for Vendor Set Up   
    • Room set up only                                                 
  • 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM - RANC Board of Directors Meeting                  
    • Board of Directors only
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch                                               
  • 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM - General Session                                           
    • Legislative Updates
      • Ed Turlington, Brooks Pierce - RANC Lobbyist
      • Billy Johnson, ISRI - ISRI Lobbyist
    • Economic Updates
      • Blake Hurtik, Argus Media
    • Industry Updates
      • RANC Member Roundtable
  • 6:00 PM -7:00 PM - Reception
    • Pre-dinner networking                                              
  • 7:00 PM - 10:03 PM - Conference Dinner                                       
    • Dinner provided
    • Sponsor Raffle drawings

Friday, August 12, 2022                                                                                                                      

  • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Vendor Move Out                                             

Hotel info & activities that may interest you:

Speakers

Billy Johnson

Billy Johnson
Chief Lobbyist, ISRI

William “Billy” Johnson is the Chief Lobbyist at the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) in Washington, D.C. Johnson works closely with ISRI members to formulate and advance proactive recycling policy strategies for a variety of issues, such as electronics recycling, trade promotion, ocean, truck, and rail transportation, and recycling equipment tax policies. Accordingly, Johnson activates ISRI’s members through a constituent-based advocacy program using Membership Fly-In Days and Congressional facility tours to communicate and advance the recycling industry’s priorities. He has a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from North Carolina State University and a Masters in Public Administration from Virginia Tech. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, sailing, and dreaming of a shiny red Porsche convertible.

Ed

Ed Turlington
Brooks Pierce

Having served in key leadership positions in state and federal government, Ed Turlington uses this experience to serve clients in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation and education. Much of his time is spent advising technology companies on legal issues and public policy matters.  

Blake Hurtik

Blake Hurtik
Argus Media

Blake Hurtik is the Houston-based editor of Argus Metal Prices, where he oversees a global team focused on price reporting, news and analysis of the ferrous and nonferrous scrap, steel, ferro-alloys and minor metals markets. He has covered commodity markets at Argus Media since 2013. Prior to joining Argus, he worked as a reporter at the San Antonio Express-News. He has a Bachelor’s of Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin.