ACCT Newsletter 2024-12-19

Newsletter Archives,
2024/12/19
Conference Deadlines approaching:

Last Chance for savings on Registration; final rate increase to Walk-in rates will happen on January 7th.

January 6th is also the last day to register and choose the Awards Dinner (or add it, if you missed it - contact us if you need to do so).
Register Today
December 27th is the last day to book your hotel stay at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown within our pre-negotiated room block.

If you book within our room block by the deadline, you’ll be entered to win three FREE nights at the Hilton (credit applied at checkout) along with a 2026 full conference registration.
Book Your Stay
Located in the Exhibit Hall, the Artisan's Corner offers a quieter area to browse creations made by fellow attendees. Want to showcase your creations? Sign up today!

Artisans Corner

Calling all artists and creators! Showcase your work and be part of this special experience. Applications are now open, so don’t miss your chance to inspire and connect with our community. Whether you're an artist, a history buff, or just looking for a quieter space during the hall hours, the Artisan’s Corner is your go-to spot!

 Learn more and apply here: https://acctconference.com/resources/special-events
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON JANUARY 7, 2024!

ACCT Membership will elect three new Directors this January. If you are interested in serving the Association, time is running out.

Key Election Dates
12/312024 – Eligible voter deadline. Member accounts must be in good standing. Organization member accounts must be populated to be eligible to vote in the General Membership.
  • 01/06/2025 -- Join us for Open Office Hours to meet the candidates
  • 01/07/2025 3:30 p.m. MT – Nominations close
  • 01/09/2025 3:30 p.m. MT – Voting opens
  • 01/24/2025 3:30 p.m. MT – Voting closes
  • 01/25/2025 – Election results announced at the ACCT Awards Ceremony
Learn More About the ACCT Elections
Nominate a Candidate
See the Current Candidate Info!

What to Expect:
Inspector Certification Testing at the Conference

The Inspector Certification testing event will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM in front of Room Hope A.

Important Note: You must be pre-approved to enter the testing room. This is a written, in-person test, and no virtual testing option will be available during the conference.

All the Deadlines, Details, Fees, and more
We’re excited to share significant progress on one of our Board's key priorities from the past year!

As part of our commitment to strengthening and expanding our work, we’ve recently filed bylaws changes that enable us to operate under the DBA (Doing Business As) name "ACCT International" or "ACCT Intl." Moving forward, while we will still formally use the name “Association for Challenge Course Technology” for legal purposes, we will be referred to as “ACCT International” or “ACCT Intl.” in all other communications.

To align with this, we hired a third-party contractor to support several important updates, including:

  • Designing a refreshed logo to reflect our new name.
  • Developing a comprehensive style guide to ensure consistency across all communications.
  • Leading a website alignment project to improve access, functionality, and user experience.

We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of the new logo:

This new branding will officially debut at our upcoming conference and expo, and you’ll be seeing much more of it in the months to come
Career Postings from ACCTinfo.org
 
Course Installer

Vestals Gap Ventures provides innovative course and program designs for schools, camps, conference centers, commercial adventure parks, zip-line tours and much more. We are looking for skilled and professional installers that can help bring these creations to life. 


Project-Based Installer

Bonsai Design, a world-class aerial adventure course provider, is looking for Project-Based Installers to work on individual project sites.


Project Superintendent

Bonsai Design, a world-class aerial adventure course provider, is looking for Project-Based Installers to work on individual project sites. 


Inspector

Bonsai Design, a world-class aerial adventure course provider, is looking for Project-Based Inspectors to work on individual project sites. 


Challenge / Ropes Course Trainer

Join the Challenge Works team in delivering top notch curriculum to our amazing clients across the state of California! We are looking for candidates with a strong professional and fun attitude. Experience on various challenge courses, zip lines, aerial adventure courses, or treks is required. 


Lead Builder/Project Lead

Lead Builder/Project Lead – Adventure Playground/Aerial Park Design & Construction 


EdGE Primary Youth Development Coordinator

The EdGE Primary Youth Development Coordinator – Outdoor Programs, helps deliver education, leadership, experiential, and mentoring activities to students in grades K-8 as well as adult programs that use the Challenge Course for personal and professional development at campus in Cherryfield, Maine. 


REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER for Treetop Quest Adventure Parks

REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Treetop Quest Atlanta, Georgia Full time 


Outdoor Environmental Education Program Instructor - YMCA Camp Colman

Join us at YMCA Camp Colman for our Spring Season on the Puget Sound! Provide impactful outdoor experiences to students in Washington State, using our pristine beach and forest trails, and lead activities such as rock climbing, archery, and forest ecology.