I got to sit down with our fearless NAMA President, Stephanie Gable, this morning for a short conversation. Here’s Stephanie in today’s NAMA board meeting listening to a presentation. I think you’ll hear her passion for our business and for NAMA that has made her a leader and one we can be proud of. I asked her to share any …
Chapter Leader’s Workshop
At today’s NAMA Chapter Leader’s Workshop participants got to hear from several “experienced” (not old) members who have worked in leadership positions. Greg Ehm, Two Rivers Marketing, for example spoke on leadership succession. The theme of the workshop was “The Secret Formula of a Successful NAMA Leader” and everyone got a signed copy of Roy Williams book, “The Secret Formulas …
ZimmComm Ear Buds
If you come by the ZimmComm/Truffle booth here at the NAMA convention and listen to one of our podcasts you’ll get a set of ZimmComm retractable ear buds. These are in limited quantity so make sure you stop on by. It’s Wednesday and today is when the convention kicks into high gear. I’ll be meeting up with Ned and Aaron …
Student Judges Reception
Somebody has to judge the student marketing competition. Here’s a few of them who were gathered together earlier this evening to learn more about what they’ve gotten themselves in to. They all got to meet for an hour at the top of Reunion Tower here next to the Hyatt Regency. I wish I had more to report but I was …
Checking Out the Trade Show Area
After dinner tonight with the Ag Media Summit group Ned, Aaron (Truffle Media Networks) and I stopped by the trade show area to check things out. This is the lower level area in front of the trade show room which you can reach by going down stairs 1 level from the lobby level. Today the down escalator has been out …
NAFB Foundation Meeting
One of the meetings taking place here at the NAMA convention is the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation. This afternoon they met for a business meeting and it’s my understanding that they’ll do some strategic planning tomorrow for part of the day. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters Foundation is a non-profit Illinois corporation that operates as a 501 …
Heading Out to Golf
Here’s the golf gang heading out to their tee-off earlier today. This is the great thing about YouTube. Take a short video clip, upload it and within a short period of time you’re available to be seen by the world wide web.
The Meetup at Monduel’s
It’s a little dark in Monduel’s for the iSight camera on the Mac but it’ll work. We’re just hanging out here and chatting with our friends in agrimarketing. If you think this is a good idea let me know and maybe we can set up an AgWired meetup at a location near you. I think this might be my last …
AgWired Meetup Happening
The AgWired Meetup is in progress and we’re seeing some good early activity. Here’s Ned Arthur (left) and Aaron Gilbertie hanging out before we got started. I’ve got my Mac with me here in Monduel’s and will post as often as I get a chance to.
ABEF Golf Tournament Underway
The golfers for the ABEF tournament got off to a good start this afternoon. Even with the clouds and chilly breeze I’m sure they’d all say they prefer to be out on the course. In fact, the sun did finally come out. I won’t be at the tournament dinner/awards tonight but will try to get some photos from it. I’m …