BEST OF NAMA ENTRY DEADLINE FRIDAY!

The deadline for submitting entries into the Best of NAMA/Golden ARC competition is this Friday, October 17, 2003. No extensions will be granted on entry or payment submission so get your entries in now! Don't forget, your chapter receives $45 for each entry entered into the competition.

Regional judgings for the competition will take place November 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City.

Regional and chapter awards ceremonies will take place in January and the national awards ceremony will take place Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City.

If you have questions regarding your entries contact Jenny Pickett at 913-491-6500 or via e-mail at jennyp@nama.org.

To view the Best of NAMA Call for Entries visit, http://www.nama.org/amc/bon.

To download the Best of NAMA/Golden ARC Call For Entries in an Adobe .PDF format visit http://www.nama.org/amc/bon/callforentries.PDF.

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JUDGES NEEDED!

Judges are needed for the regional Best of NAMA/Golden ARC judgings November 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City. This is convenient if you're planning on attending the National Association of Farm Broadcaster's (NAFB) meeting.

Although the judgings take place over 3 days, you will just be needed for one day to judge your own region. Judges should have 3 or more years of experience in the agribusiness industry. Travel arrangements to each judging must be paid for by the judge and NAMA will cover your hotel stay only if you're not already staying at the Westin for NAFB.

Following is the day each region will be judged:

To sign up to be a regional Best of NAMA/Golden ARC judge visit, http://www.nama.org/amc/bon/judging.htm or contact Jenny Pickett at 913-491-6500 or via e-mail at jennyp@nama.org.

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WHY IS THAT LITTLE "TM" SO IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS?
Hosted by Iowa NAMA

Doug Reynolds, 2003 Field to Food Run Chair, gives Marilyn Adams & David Hansen of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids a check for $2,038. Adams is the spokesperson, founder & president of FS4JK. Hansen is the executive director for the organization.

The September meeting of the Iowa NAMA Chapter was held on September 16th at the Johnston Public Library. An excellent lunch was followed by a welcome from President David Thompson.

Proceeds raised from the 2003 Field To Food Run held in June were presented to the Iowa FFA Foundation and Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. Representatives accepting on behalf of these organizations were Wayne Nattress with the Iowa FFA Foundation and Marilyn Adams, David Hansen and Mindy Williamson from Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. Each group received approximately $2,000 dollars each and the recipients were very thankful for the donations from the Iowa NAMA Chapter.

The keynote address was presented by Brian Laurenzo, Head of Intellectual Property Law for Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Brian addressed the group on many issues relating to Trademarks - definitions, types, selection, clearance, registration procedures, prosecution, enforcement and other topics relating to intellectual property rights. Brian's extensive experience advising clients in the agriculture industry allowed him to add insight on agriculture brands and trademark issues within the ag industry.

The September meeting was an excellent kickoff to this year's events for the Iowa NAMA Chapter!

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ABEF GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS!

Golfers from left to right: John Seatvet, High Plains Journal, Tom Taylor, High Plains Journal, Bill Schuermann, Agri Marketing Magazine, Mike Adams, AgriTalk.

First Place Winners: Scott Mortimer, Successful Farming, Tom Davis, Successful Farming. Not shown: Bob Brunker, McCormick Company and Roger Reierson, AdFarm.

It was a beautiful day for the 2003 ABEF Golf Outing held on October 14 at the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, MO. Around 50 golfers joined in the outing and nearly $5,000 was raised for the Student NAMA Careers Program.

Following the golf tournament was a welcome reception and golf awards ceremony sponsored by Farm Progress Companies. Taking home trophies for first place were Tom Davis, Successful Farming, Scott Mortimer, Successful Farming, Bob Brunker, McCormick Company and Roger Reierson, AdFarm. Second place trophy winners included John Shostak, Kansas Farm Bureau, Jason Weil, Kansas Farm Bureau and Todd Bonnin, Hoard's Dairyman. Prizes were also awarded for the longest drive, straightest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt-female and longest putt-male.

Special thanks to the sponsors of the golf outing which include: Ayres Kahler, Successful Farming, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., High Plains Journal, Primedia Business, DTN and Sue Sweetland, Lee Wayne Corporation. Also, special thanks to the tournament helpers from Kansas State University, Chad Sager, Rebecca Hill, Leah Bond and Kimberly Bond as well as Executive Committee helpers, Patty Travis, 5MetaCom, Susie Decker, Farm Progress Companies, Stephanie Gable, Bayer CropScience and Mike Gustafson, John Deere.

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UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY INFORMATION
NAMA Membership Directory

Don't forget to update your records for the NAMA membership directory located in the Agri Marketing Services Guide. If you've moved or changed phone numbers, etc., make sure we have your correct information so that you will be listed in the directory appropriately.

From now until October 24th, just log on to the membership directory on the NAMA Web Site and check your record, if changes need to be made, simply click the "submit change" button and make any changes you need.

If changes are not made by October 24th, we cannot gaurantee that your listing in the membership directory will be accurate.

To look up your record visit, http://www.nama.org/directory/index.html.

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NAMA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP

We are pleased to name the Agricultural Speakers Network as NAMA's partner in providing speakers for our national events. This partnership teams our two organizations together in providing high caliber speakers for events such as the Agribusiness Forum and the Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show.

The Agricultural Speakers Network is going take their commitment to NAMA one step further….for every speaker they provide for NAMA member companies, they'll issue a credit to NAMA usable on future speakers for NAMA events. And to top that…if the person booking the speaker mentions "NAMA" they'll be given a $20 gift certificate for Starbucks Coffee on their first booking. To say the least, we're excited about our new partnership.

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GROW YOUR GREEN! EARN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE
NAMA Membership Promotion - October through December

The latest membership promotion to cultivate connections is now underway! You know what NAMA is all about, what it has to offer, and what your fellow agri-marketing professionals could gain from being a member.

From October through December, members who recruit a new member will receive their choice of the following:

• $25 gift certificate to Gardeners.com or Amazon.com Home and Garden - GROW THE GREEN! OR
• $25 gift certificate to Tgw.com (The Golf Warehouse) - GET ON THE GREEN!

Be sure your new recruit puts your name down on their membership application so you get credit! GET GROWING NOW!

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STUDENT NAMA NETWORK
Advisors: Please pass this information along to your students!

HELP FUTURE AGRI-MARKETING PROFESSIONALS! We have just begun a Job Network for Student NAMA Members who will be graduating or needing an internship. If you have any internships or entry level positions available, feel free to e-mail those as well to Kathi Conrad at kathic@nama.org.

Company: Morgan&Myers
Internship: Food Chain Internship

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THE NAMA NETWORK
Career Opportunities Available

If you have career opportunities available, please send them to Kathi Conrad at kathic@nama.org. This service is available free of charge.

Job postings will stay on the NAMA Job Network for 4 issues (2 months) of the National NAMA e-News, if you want them removed before then or if you wish for them to stay on longer, please indicate when e-mailing your posting.

Company: E.W. McDaniels Marketing Communications
Job Title: Account Executive, Business Development

Company: Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Job Title: Agricultural Marketing Consultant- Senior

Company: Osborn & Barr Communications
Job Title: Account Executive - Public Relations

Company: Osborn & Barr Communications
Job Title: Associate Director of Public Relations

Company: Diamond V
Job Title: Marketing Associate

Company: Archer>Malmo
Job Title: Account Executive

Company: Gibbs & Soell
Job Title: Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor

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UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

If you would like to have your chapter's events (past or present) in the NAMA e-Newsletter or on the NAMA Web site, send your information to Kathi Conrad at kathic@nama.org.

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"D'VINE" WINE TASTING EVENT
Hosted by Gateway NAMA - October 17
St. Louis, MO

This event, which includes wine tasting, snacks, and mingling, will be from 5:15-7:30 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per person and members are encouraged to bring friends!

To RSVP, please call Carolyn Caesar at (314) 694-5673 or e-mail her at carolyn.m.caesar@monsanto.com.

For more information visit, http://www.nama.org/chapters/gat10-17-03.htm.

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MCKAY NURSERY TOUR
Hosted by Badger NAMA - October 21
Waterloo, WI

President Jerry Drager will disuss McKay’s marketing goals as well as working through local dealers. He will also give us a tour of the many fields the the McKay group farms.

Registration is at 7:45 a.m. A continental breakfast and the program will begin at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $25 per person. Registrations received by Oct. 15 will be placed in a drawing for a gift basket. Fax your Badger NAMA Professional Development Meeting Reservation including name, company, guest names and total number of guests, phone number to: Katie Boyke, Vita Plus at FX: 608-283-7990.

For more information visit, http://www.nama.org/chapters/bad10-21-03.htm.

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RFD TOUR & GOLF OUTING
Hosted by Southwest NAMA - October 22
Carrollton, TX

This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a tour of RFD-TV studios and production facilities. A luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m. courtesy of RFD-TV and the Golf Outing will begin at 1:00 p.m. The cost is only $45 per person. But please RSVP by today, October 15 to Brian Markwardt at bmarkwardt@gaseed.com.

For more information visit, http://www.nama.org/chapters/southwest10-22-03.htm.

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THREE GENERATIONS AT WORK - WHAT MAKES GEN Y'S DIFFERENT THAN THE REST?
Hosted by Iowa NAMA - October 23
Johnston, IA

The meeting will be Thursday, October 23 at Okoboji Grill in Johnston, IA. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers. The program will begin at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will be $20 for NAMA members and $25 for non-members. Please RSVP on the NAMA reservation line (877) 728-4663 by Tuesday, October 21. Contact Doug Reynolds at 515-247-0001 with any questions.

For more information visit, http://www.nama.org/chapters/ioa10-23-03.htm.

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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING ROUNDTABLE (C.O.O.L)
Hosted by MoKan NAMA - October 23
Kansas City, MO

Plan to join MoKan NAMA for this hot-topic debate on the pros and cons of COOL, moderated by Ken Root and Peter Shinn, NAFB. Panelists include: Charlie Arnot, VP of Comms & Public Affairs - Premium Standard Farms; John McBride, Director of Information - Livestock Marketing Association; and Jon Wissman, Director of Meat Operations - Ball's Food Stores. This meeting will take place October 23 at 5:00 p.m. and costs $30.

For more information visit, http://www.nama.org/chapters/mok10-23-03.htm.

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FOOD SAFETY AND AGRI-MARKETING: WHY THE CONSUMER IS KING!
Hosted by CAMA Alberta - November 7
Calgary, AB CANADA

What has changed in agri-marketing in the last 20 years? Some would say "very little!" Here's your opportunity to hear industry experts on this area. And here's one change you need to consider. Never before has the consumer influenced agri-marketing like they do today!

Questions? Contact Mike Giles, at 403-256-9557 or e-mail mgiles@growthstage.com. To register visit https://securegs.com/cama/seminar.html.

For more information visit, http://www.bestofcama.com/seminar/about_seminar.shtml.

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BEST OF CAMA - 20 YEARS OF CHANGE
Hosted by the Canadian Agricultural Marketing Asssociaton (CAMA) - November 7
Calgary, AB CANADA

The Best of CAMA is our industry’s annual showcase of creativity, marketing, and communications expertise. The Best of CAMA Awards is an annual event that rotates between CAMA’s four chapters located in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The Canadian Agri-Marketing Association seeks to enhance the level of excellence of agricultural marketing in Canada through regular business meetings, seminars, and the Best of CAMA Awards. Best of CAMA 2003 promises to combine the best of the present with the best of the past to create a night that will be remembered 20 years into the future!

Tickets to the Best of CAMA are $120 plus a guest.

For more information on the Best of CAMA Awards visit, http://www.bestofcama.com.

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NAMA CALENDAR
Remember to visit the NAMA web site for a full list of upcoming chapter events and meetings.

If you would like to list your event on the NAMA calendar, please e-mail the meeting details to Kathi Conrad at kathic@nama.org.