august 2022

ABOUT US
In The Beginning…

The Craftsmen’s Classic organization was founded 35 years ago by the Gilmore family of Greensboro, NC. Clyde Gilmore, a jewelry maker, wanted to create a “family” of artists and craftsmen, nationwide, that could stage indoor festivals showcasing their totally original works and interact one-on-one with the public. The first such event, the “granddaddy” and prototype of all the others on today’s schedule, was the Christmas Classic, Thanksgiving Weekend, at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Now…

There are now 10 Craftsmen’s Classics held annually and throughout the year in Columbia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Richmond, Roanoke and Chantilly, Virginia and Greensboro, North Carolina. Produced by Gilmore Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in the city of Greensboro, the organization is managed by the late founder’s son, Executive Director Clyde Gilmore III, one of the crafts and fine arts industry’s most acclaimed and award-winning promoters. The Classic events have been named more often than those of any other promoter to the “200 Best” list by the prestigious Sunshine Artist Magazine and have been named often as “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society. Gilmore can also calculate success by the longevity of the Classics — most of which are in their 15th to 25th year or more — and by the tens of thousands of visitors that eagerly anticipate them and attend, year after year.

The hallmark of the shows, from the beginning, is creative excellence and absolute originality in every specialty. Clyde and his wife, Tami, design each Classic with a fine balance of crafts and fine art and the specialties within those areas. There is careful thought given to a balance of traditional and contemporary works as well. More than 6,000 of the country’s finest artisans are members; depending on the size of the facility, there are between 300 and 550 participants in a Craftsmen’s Classic show.

From performance & skills training to our renowned College Game Day program, NCA College Camps are designed to prepare your team for the entire season. Work with some of the best collegiate staff in the nation to create a foundation built on growth, camaraderie and tradition.

About the National Cheerleaders Association
NCA was founded in 1948 by Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer and continues to hold his vision of creating an atmosphere to cultivate the whole cheerleader. We embrace our rich heritage as the first cheerleading company and continue to pioneer the way with innovative camp curriculum, industry-leading championships and events that reward the hard-working, well-rounded cheerleaders in America today!

Established in Washington, D.C., in 1956 by a group of air traffic controllers, the Air Traffic Control Association has been from the outset dedicated to progress in the science of air traffic control and the preservation of a safe flight environment. It provides a forum in which those concerned can address the myriad issues inherent to the development of viable air traffic control systems and aviation infrastructures, and the ever increasing demands on the global navigable airspace environment. Those in the aviation community — the providers of air traffic control, system architects, manufacturers, suppliers, system operators and users — join together in ATCA to share their collective experience, knowledge, and efforts in pursuit of common goals.

ATCA is unique in representing a broad spectrum of civil-military cooperation typical of global flying activities. ATCA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition provides North America’s largest and most diverse venue for aviation-related technology, attracting thousands of civilian and military members and representatives from around the world. ATCA also holds technical symposia, cyber security summits, and various high-level collaborative meetings and briefings domestically and throughout Europe, the Pacific Rim and Latin America. ATCA’s Civil Military Air Traffic Management Summit, known as CMAC™, attracts civil and military aviation leaders from around the world.

The ATCA publications, The Journal of Air Traffic Control, Conference Technical “Proceedings,” and the ATCA Bulletin, are prominent sources for the latest news and achievements in the field.

ATCA is a non-profit, non-government, professional organization. Membership is open to all who share a common interest in promoting and encouraging the advancement of aviation and air traffic control. The governing body is composed of representatives from all segments of the aviation community.
The Symposium is an ideal forum to showcase air traffic control to the US Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Army. The Symposium helps reinforce the Joints Service professional excellence in the ATC community. It allows senior military and civilian professionals to enlighten, inspire, and educate junior and senior military air traffic controllers on ATC’s latest technological advances, operational enhancements, and policy changes. The Symposium provides the perfect opportunity to get beyond the classroom and traditional training methods.

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What is the World Am?
The largest, most fun & most valuable golf tournament on the planet! Entering its 38th year, the “World Am” is the only event of its kind. Boasting 72 holes of net, stroke play with over 3,000 golfers competing on nearly 60 of Myrtle Beach’s best golf courses. It isn’t all just about the golf though, the Myrtle Beach World Am provides players with the most unique and rewarding tournament golf experience around!

What’s Included In Your Entry Fee?
THE BEST VALUE OF ANY GOLF TOURNAMENT ON THE PLANET INCLUDES:
72 holes of net, stroke tournament play on a different course each day with free range balls.
Opportunity to compete in a fifth round championship playoff on Friday, September 3rd at the beautiful Grande Dunes Resort Course.
Nightly access to the World’s Largest 19th Hole for you and a guest.
Gift Bag upon arrival featuring quality golf products with a total value nearing $300!
Every participant will be eligible for over $25,000 in random drawing prizes!
Top 5 players in each flight receive a trophy and Gift Card.
Daily prizes like low net, long drive, closest-to-the-pin, closest-to-the-line.

World’s Largest 19th Hole
The “World’s Largest 19th Hole” is a term used quite a bit in the description of the Myrtle Beach World Amateur. Although difficult to explain in short bursts, that is more a byproduct of its enormity, rather than its complexity. That is because at its core, the 19th Hole is simply a golf party…a gathering of avid golfers, all ready to wind down and have a blast. Take a few minutes here to explore everything that makes the 19th Hole, the true heartbeat of the World Am!