Mark your calendars for an upcoming chapter event near you!<\/p>\n
If you have any write-ups or photos from your previous events, please send the information to Kathi Conrad at kathic@nama.org<\/a> to get it in the NAMA e-News.<\/p>\n Northern Prairie NAMA ~ October 26<\/strong><\/p>\n The NP Board of Directors is planning a reorganization meeting for Tues., Oct. 26th.\u00c2\u00a0 We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Basie\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Restaurant in the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo, ND.\u00c2\u00a0 Your attendance is strongly encouraged.<\/strong> The future of NP NAMA depends on your input.<\/p>\n Discussion will include a proposed programming agenda for the coming months, member recruitment efforts, and possible changes\/additions to our chapter leadership team.<\/p>\n Please email Dave McSparron, President, at dave@rrfn.com<\/a> to RSVP.<\/p>\n MoKan NAMA ~ October 26<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Room at the American Royal. Meal cost is $15 for members, $25 for non-members.<\/p>\n We will be drawing for a $50 cash door prize.\u00c2\u00a0 Make sure to bring your business cards!\u00c2\u00a0 Must be present to win.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n RSVP by October 19 to Jennifer Saylor at Jennifer@nafb.com<\/a><\/p>\n Midlands NAMA ~ October 26<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Embassy Suites, 12520 Westport Parkway, LaVista, NE Great Plains NAMA ~ October 26<\/strong><\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n Please RSVP by October 22 to John Presley at jpresley@hpj.com<\/a> or call 620-227-7171 ext. 1832.<\/p>\n Midsouth NAMA ~ October 28<\/strong><\/p>\n Tweets, wikis, friends and youtubes\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6what in the world is social media all about?\u00c2\u00a0 And is agribusiness really on the social media and networking train?<\/p>\n At our October meeting, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n North Central NAMA ~ October 28<\/strong><\/p>\n Join the North Central NAMA Chapter to hear from National Cattlemen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 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.<\/p>\n 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. To pre-register for the meeting with a credit card go to: http:\/\/www.nama.org\/store\/index.php<\/a> To pay with a check at the door and get the pre-registered rates, RSVP to Lori Maude, lmaude@broadheadco.com<\/a> by Noon on Wednesday, October 27.<\/p>\n Iowa NAMA ~ October 29<\/strong><\/p>\n Intentionally developing and strengthening your unique brand is vital to long-term organizational success and bottom-line growth. Too often organizations resort to a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153default brand\u00e2\u20ac\u009d without ever taking ownership and shaping its customers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 experiences. Join us on Friday, October 29 when Mike Wagner explains how to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Strengthen Your Brand.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
\nDescription: 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.<\/p>\n
\nNon-Members are $30.<\/p>\n
\nGo to Categories on the left side of the page, select North Central and proceed with registration from there.<\/p>\n