Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for an upcoming chapter event near you!
If you have any write-ups or photos from your previous events, please send the information to Kathi Conrad at [email protected] to get it in the NAMA e-News.
Northern Prairie NAMA ~ October 26
The NP Board of Directors is planning a reorganization meeting for Tues., Oct. 26th. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Basie’s Restaurant in the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo, ND. Your attendance is strongly encouraged. The future of NP NAMA depends on your input.
Discussion will include a proposed programming agenda for the coming months, member recruitment efforts, and possible changes/additions to our chapter leadership team.
Please email Dave McSparron, President, at [email protected] to RSVP.
MoKan NAMA ~ October 26
Join the Mo-Kan NAMA Chapter as they host Dr. Allen Wessler, Vice President of Feed Operations and Animal Health at MFA Inc., on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. The event will begin with networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at Noon and speaker at 12:15 p.m. in The Governor’s Room at the American Royal. Meal cost is $15 for members, $25 for non-members.
We will be drawing for a $50 cash door prize. Make sure to bring your business cards! Must be present to win.
In order to park free at the American Royal during this NAMA luncheon, we will be distributing an electronic parking pass within the next few days.
RSVP by October 19 to Jennifer Saylor at [email protected]
Midlands NAMA ~ October 26
Location: Embassy Suites, 12520 Westport Parkway, LaVista, NE
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Description: Navigate the benefits of being connected through LinkedIn! Get hands on training on how to use LinkedIn to Network with others in your industry. This training session will help you set-up your account and understand the functionality of LinkedIn.
Great Plains NAMA ~ October 26
Join Mark Vierthaler, Director of Communications, Servi-Tech, Inc. for a tour of Servi-Tech, Inc. crop consulting services and laboratory. The tour will take place at 10:00 a.m. and lunch will be provided. Servi-Tech, Inc. is located at 1816 East Wyatt Earp Blvd. Cost is $15 for members and guests and new members can attend for free!
Please RSVP by October 22 to John Presley at [email protected] or call 620-227-7171 ext. 1832.
Midsouth NAMA ~ October 28
Tweets, wikis, friends and youtubes…what in the world is social media all about? And is agribusiness really on the social media and networking train?
At our October meeting, we’ll discuss social media and how it is affecting the world of agriculture. Chuck Zimmerman of Zimmcomm New Media and Janice Person of Monsanto will discuss how to use social media as a strategic vehicle to communicate to your stakeholders, help build support for your company/cause/publication or just reconnect with some old friends.
The meeting will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Grove Grill, 4550 Poplar Ave (Laurelwood Shopping Center). Cost is $25.
North Central NAMA ~ October 28
Join the North Central NAMA Chapter to hear from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Minnesota Farm Bureau advocacy leaders about how they build advocacy among farmers and ranchers. Speakers include: Daren Williams, Executive Director, Communications at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; and Staci Bohlen Martin, Associate Director, National Issues at Minnesota Farm Bureau.
This meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Colle + McVoy in downtown Minneapolis. Cost is $20 for members for pre-registration or $25 at the door.
Non-Members are $30.
To pre-register for the meeting with a credit card go to: http://www.nama.org/store/index.php
Go to Categories on the left side of the page, select North Central and proceed with registration from there.
To pay with a check at the door and get the pre-registered rates, RSVP to Lori Maude, [email protected] by Noon on Wednesday, October 27.
Iowa NAMA ~ October 29
Intentionally developing and strengthening your unique brand is vital to long-term organizational success and bottom-line growth. Too often organizations resort to a “default brand” without ever taking ownership and shaping its customers’ experiences. Join us on Friday, October 29 when Mike Wagner explains how to “Strengthen Your Brand.”
This meeting will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston, IA. Cost is $20/person. Please register by noon on Monday, October 25! RSVP to Keely Pearson at [email protected]
Mark your calendars!
Regional/Chapter Best of NAMA events are currently being planned. A few dates have been set for events.
January 13 – Region II Best of NAMA (Kansas City)
January 20 – Region IV Best of NAMA (Chicago Area)
January 27 – Region III Best of NAMA (Des Moines)
NAMA toasted the Best of the Best last night at the annual Best of NAMA Awards Ceremony. You can find a complete list of all the winners in AgriMarketing Magazine.
Our other Best of Show winner is for Public Relations.