You know what sessions you will attend to help you think big, but what are some big fun things you can do at the conference? Below are a list of events to help you network and have some fun with your peers in Dallas.

The Connection Point
Kick-off the opening of the Connection Point with DTN/The Progressive Farmer Wine Tasting event. Walk through the Connection Point, network and select your favorite wine. DTN/The Progressive Farmer will be giving away some great prizes during this event. You don’t want to miss out! The DTN/The Progressive Farmer reception will take place after the Best of NAMA Awards Ceremony on April 11, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

In addition, each exhibitors’ booth will have a place to drop off your business card so you can have a chance to win a 7″ digital picture frame. These drawings will happen at the end of each session of the Connection Point. In addition to the digital picture frames, there will be a grand prize drawing for a 30 gb video iPod. This iPod is perfect for your trip home from the Big D.

BINGO! That’s right, Bingo! Pick up a bingo card at the Connection Point Luncheon, Thursday, April 12 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. and make your way around the trade show booths to get your bingo. Exhibitors will have 2 bingo numbers each and will mark your cards just for coming by their booth! If you have a bingo, drop your winning bingo card in the drawing for 2 Southwest Airlines Tickets for anywhere Southwest flies!

In addition to bingo, meet some of the students in an informal setting and explore possible mentoring opportunities during the Connection Point Luncheon. This luncheon will provide students with an avenue to gain information from professionals about careers and opportunities.

Off to the races – the armadillo races that is…Gather a team together to sponsor an armadillo in the races at the Connection Point on Thursday, April 12 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The final group of winners in the armadillo races will receive a prize! Are you a quick draw? Find out if you have what it takes to be a cowboy (or girl) by checking out the Quick Draw competition. You’ll also enjoy brews from the great state of Texas as well has hearty nacho’s.

Don’t forget, when visiting the Connection Point, to stop by the ABEF Silent Auction and place your bid on any number of items. All proceeds will benefit the Student NAMA Careers program. Another way to support the Careers Program is to buy a raffle ticket from a student. Students will be selling raffle tickets which will put you in a drawing for a Dell 50″ high definition plasma TV. This TV is bigger than Dallas, so don’t pass up on your opportunity to win! Special thanks to Penton Media for sponsoring the raffle.

Your First Agri-Marketing Conference
Is this your first time at the Agri-Marketing Conference? If so, members of the NAMA Leadership want to welcome you and other first-timers at the Best of NAMA Celebration Reception in the Silent Auction area on Wednesday and for a scrumptious breakfast on Thursday morning. Find a NAMA leader at either of these events, give them a business card and be entered to win a free Agribusiness Forum registration. Attend the First-Timer breakfast and receive a special gift from our host, John Deere. This is a great way to network with NAMA Leaders and your peers.

Dine-A-Round-Dallas
On Thursday, April 12, join members of the NAMA Executive Committee as they dine around Dallas. Executive Committee members will be at three different restaurants at 7:30 p.m. Choose one and join NAMA leadership and other conference attendees for dinner, dutch treat. It’s a great way to get to know other members and leaders. Stop by the NAMA registration desk to sign up!