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 MoKan NAMA ~ Tuesday, September 13<\/strong><\/p>\n Please save the date for a Mo-Kan NAMA Chapter luncheon discussion you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to miss! \u00c2\u00a0Tuesday, September 13<\/strong>, an experienced panel will tackle the issue of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How to Maintain Your Corporate Identity in a World of Social Media<\/strong>.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n WHAT<\/strong>: \u00c2\u00a0September Mo-Kan NAMA Lunch Meeting Meal cost is $15 for members, $25 for non-members. 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><\/blockquote>\n Cornbelt NAMA ~ September 15<\/strong><\/p>\n Please join Cornbelt NAMA for a TRI-tour \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 3 in 1 on Thursday, September 15. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll meet at the Kirkwood Equine Center on the Kirkwood Community College Campus at 2:15.<\/p>\n 2:30 – Diamond V\u00c2\u00a0 – walk thru their Research and Innovation Center at the Kirkwood Community College In lieu of a charge for the meeting, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll ask for donations to the Iowa Equestrian Center.<\/p>\n Please reply to Luann Pisark at luann@jlfarmakis.com<\/a>. (cell-319-631-2383 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c in case you need to call for directions)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n CAMA Webinar~ September 20<\/strong><\/p>\n Topic: <\/strong>New challenges need new approaches for agri-food leaders You are invited\u00c2\u00a0join us on\u00c2\u00a0Tuesday, September 20\u00c2\u00a0to hear Dr. David Sparling, <\/strong>Professor and Chair of Agri-Food Innovation and Regulation, Richard Ivey School of Business.<\/p>\n Time:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a02:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0(1:30 – 2:30\u00c2\u00a0CDT; 12:30 – 1:30pm CST & MDT) Click here<\/a> to register for the webinar.<\/p>\n Thank you to our sponsor: Top Crop Manager <\/a><\/p>\n If you have any questions about the webinar or how to register, please contact Mary Thornley, CAMA Executive Director, (519) 389-6552;\u00c2\u00a0 info@cama.org<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Ohio NAMA ~ September 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you attending the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio? If so, Ohio NAMA is providing a meet and greet so NAMA members can get together and enjoy some snacks and beverages.\u00c2\u00a0 Please make plans to join them at the Vice President\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Tent on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Questions can be directed to Mike Krouse (mikek@unverferth.com<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Northern Prairie NAMA ~ September 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Golferoo 2011! Registration deadline extended to Sept. 19!<\/p>\n King’s Walk Golf Course Entry fees: $65\/person Email your name, company, sponsorship level or registration option to Dave McSparron at dave@rrfn.com<\/a> or call 218-230-3010 Iowa NAMA ~ September 30<\/strong><\/p>\n The first 2011-2012 Iowa NAMA meeting is on Friday, September 30, at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines. Iowa State Fair Marketing Director Lori Chappell will give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to plan and promote the state’s largest event. Join us and find out why nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair!<\/p>\n Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program starts at noon. The cost is $20 per person.<\/p>\n Please RSVP by Monday, September 26!<\/strong><\/p>\n Get more information<\/a> Where:<\/strong> When:<\/strong> Badger NAMA ~ October 6<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re invited to the Badger NAMA Reception at World Dairy Expo 2011!<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 Please join the Badger NAMA Chapter at our World Dairy Expo 2011 reception. Share some Expo laughs with your colleagues and relax after a long day working the tradeshow, watching the pristine bovine or entertaining clients. The reception will include beverages sponsored by Alltech, light appetizers and networking with dairy industry professionals from across the country. Friends and colleagues welcome to join!<\/p>\n RSVP via Facebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/#!\/BadgerNAMA<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWHO<\/strong>:\u00c2\u00a0 Sally Behringer<\/strong>, BCS Communications, Cory Sullivan<\/strong>, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., David Darr<\/strong>, Dairy Farmers of America
\nWHEN<\/strong>:\u00c2\u00a0 Tuesday, September 13 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Networking at 11:30 am; Lunch and Panel begin at Noon
\nWHERE<\/strong>:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Trezo Mare<\/a>, 4105 North Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116 (in the shops of Briarcliff Village), (816) 505-3200<\/p>\n
\n3:30 – Liz Lindner, the Equine Center\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Assistant, will discuss how they market the facility that is eastern Iowa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s premier show facility
\n4:00 – tour of the Iowa Equestrian Center<\/p>\n
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\nCost:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0$30 per person<\/p>\n
\nGrand Forks, ND<\/p>\n
\nMembership Special: $200 – Tournament Registration plus 1 year of NAMA Membership
\nSponsorship Opportunities – $100
\nTeam: $350 – 4 player registration and recognition in tourney program and at awards banquet<\/p>\n
\nPlease include other team members if you wish to play with a certain group or ask to be assigned to a team.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nRegister Now!<\/a>
\nI can’t make it<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSheraton Hotel
\n1800 50th St
\nWest Des Moines, IA 50266<\/p>\n
\nFriday September 30, 2011 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CDT<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
\n5:30 p.m. – Student Chapter Program \u00e2\u20ac\u201c \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: What I wish I knew going into my first job\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (professionals welcome to attend)<\/em>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Upstairs Lounge of WDE Exhibition Hall<\/p>\n