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The NDT Board of Trustees and Committee are happy to announce the hosts for the 74th and 75th NDTs.

The 74th NDT will be held at James Madison University.  Dates: March 27 - March 30, 2020

The 75th NDT will be hosted by Wake Forest University and held at the Westfield Marriott Hotel in Chantilly Virginia (10 minutes from Dulles Airport).  Dates: March 26 - March 29, 2021.

2020 NDT Approved Dates
 
ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS   
February 8   All teams attempting to qualify for the NDT

FIRST-ROUND AT-LARGE BIDS   
February 5 by 12:00 pm MST   First-Round At-Large Bids must be received by the committee.  Payment must be received by the application deadline or the bid application will not be considered by the committee.
February 6-9   Committee votes
February 10   Director Announces                             

DISTRICT PROCEDURES   
February 11   Declaration of intent to attend districts due.
February 13   Announcement of preliminary district bid allocations.

District Weekends 2/15, 2/22

SECOND-ROUND AT-LARGE BIDS   
February 25   Must be received by Committee Members       
February 27- March 1   Committee votes       
March 2             Director announces                                                         
 
NDT Registration: 3/26
NDT Tournament: 3/27-3/30
       

Kathy Burkholder

Melanie, I’m so sorry for your loss. Our Las Vegas family is small, so Frank will be greatly missed by Tom and I. 🌺

Melanie Matheny Ralston i

The comfort I have is knowing they are together again. My heart aches.

Thomas H. Padgett Jr.

That's a wonderful photograph. We were so luck to have met him and I really treasured his comments, intellect, and knowledge. May perpetual light shine upon his soul.

Paula Denney

Oh, Delia—I wish there were better words.....Your dad was my grad assistant debate coach at Baylor (always had the good food with Frank—he somehow managed despite our Taco Bell budget). Then your mom and dad took me in while I was clerking in Houston—home-cooked meals, wine and great company. They were such good hosts—kind and funny and generous with their time. They LOVED you and I am praying that love will sustain you as you grieve.

Vance Wittie

Thank you, Delia. I know this is an incredibly difficult time. On behalf of your father's many friends here in Dallas, I want you to know how much we liked and admired Frank. I learned a lot from him and he was terrific company. While his time with us with much too short he had a lifetime's worth of love and laughter.

Greg Dinges

Delia, your mother became one of my dearest friends and mentors when I was about your age. I still mourn her loss. I was at your parents’ wedding and loved all the Mathenys, especially your mom, Melanie and their wonderful, intelligent and inspiring parents. Your dad was a remarkable individual as well—and his love and pride for you was so clear in all his FB posts. I pray for you and your entire family as you endure this tragic and horrible situation.

Judie Sadler

Thank you Delia. What a wonderful picture of your dad. I knew your Mom and Dad when we were in college debate and we stayed in touch after moving to Houston. You were such a blessing to them. Your dad was so proud of the person you’ve become. You were the light of his life. You have a whole lot of people who are here to help in any way we can. Sending prayers for you.

Allan Louden

Thanks so much for posting. I have been trying to figure out how to contact you. I have let some of his closest Wake Forest Friends know (they have asked me to get back to them when I know more about arrangements). I'm grateful we were able to meet up in Winston-Salem and in Las Vegas not that long ago. I have been trying to find out how to contact you. I can be reached at louden@wfu.edu-336 406 8451. Would welcome visiting more if you have a chance. As you know we've remained friends and stayed in touch for nearly 45 years. When you know more I sure would appreciate knowing and I can share with Frank's Wake Forest family. Your papa was a lifetime friend who was very much valued. So sorry.