Conference Deadline Wednesday, March 21
The early registration deadline and hotel cut-off date for the 2007 Agri-Marketing Conference, “Think Big,” is this Wednesday, March 21. Make your reservations on or before March 21 to ensure the early registration rate and secure a hotel room. Registration rates will increase after March 21 and hotel reservations made after that same date are subject to higher rates and potential unavailability.Register now for the agri-marketing event of the year at http://www.nama.org/amc/register.html or call the NAMA office to register at 913-491-6500.
To reserve your hotel room on-line visit http://dallasregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/dfwrdnama2007
Donations are needed for the 2007 Silent Auction that will be held during the Connection Point trade show, April 11-12. The deadline for submitting donations to be included in the Silent Auction catalog has been extended to March 21.The success of the ABEF Silent Auction proves our association is eager to contribute to the growth and enhancement of the profession of agri-marketing. Please show your support and donate what you can (minimum of $50 value suggested). All proceeds from the auction benefit NAMA’s Student Careers Program.
Time is running out on your chance to win a video iPod! New members who join NAMA between January 1 and April 6, 2007, will be entered into a drawing for a 30 GB Video iPod. In addition, existing NAMA members who recruit these new members will also be entered into the drawing. Just make sure when you recruit a member that they put your name in the “referred by” space on the membership application.The drawing for the iPod will take place at the Connection Point trade show Closing Reception on Thursday, April 12, at the 2007 Agri-Marketing Conference, but you need not be present to win.
The deadline to sign-up for the ABEF Golf Tournament is Tuesday, March 27. The golf outing will take place Tuesday April 10 at Bear Creek Golf Course in Dallas, TX.
The celebration of National Ag Day began on Thursday, March 15, with a luncheon on “The Convergence of Food and Fuel” at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Over 250 guests, including representatives from agricultural producers, commodity organizations, and agribusiness representatives, government dignitaries, FFA, 4-H and other youth groups and friends of agriculture joined in the celebration.
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) hosted North Central NAMA at a February 22 luncheon meeting at their landmark downtown site.
The early registration deadline and hotel cut-off date for the 2007 Agri-Marketing Conference, “Think Big!”, is March 21. Make your reservations before March 21 to ensure the early registration rate and secure a hotel room. Registration rates will increase after March 21 and hotel reservations made after that same date are subject to higher rates and potential unavailability.