AZ LEADER
May 15, 2007
Be recognized at graduation
It's not too late to get an AZ honor cord or stole

Puerto Rico Officers Place your order now for honor cords and stoles. Cords make a fitting addition to any cap and gown. If you want to stand out, honor stoles are available. Cords: $10. Stoles: $25. Call (800) 225-3629 to order.
 
In this issue
Leading from Any Chair
Officer Reports Due
National Service Project
Highly Effective Chapters
Internship Opportunity
Got New Members?
Conclave Business
Quick Links
Monsanto
Bunge

Syngenta


Elanco

Pioneer

Nationwide Logo

Agriliance

FCS Logo

Osborn & Barr Communications

M&I Bank

GEICO
Spirit Recognition
Alpha Zeta Foundation
Alpha Zeta is professionally managed by Drake & Company
Dear Brian,
Class are over for almost everyone and you've probably wrapped up Alpha Zeta activities, but there are a few things that still need to be tended to. Don't forget to submit an Officer Report or turn in your chapter's new member applications! This is the last AZ Leader until fall. Expect an AZ News in June. Have a great summer!
Cal Delta members participate in workshopLeading from Any Chair
Cal Delta hosts workshop

The California Delta Chapter hosted the Leading From Any Chair workshop May 10 at Cal Poly. Alpha Zeta Associate Director Brian Reuwee led the two-hour workshop. If your chapter is interested in hosting its own Leading From Any Chair, contact Brian Reuwee.
Officer reports due
If your chapter has held elections recently submit an officer report

Officer, Calendar and Advisor Reports (Form #3) are due within 10 days after an election. Failure to submit an officer report may result in your chapter being classified as inactive.

Officer Reports may be submited to the National Office via e-mail (info@alphazeta.org), fax [(636) 449-5051] or mail (16020 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 300; Chesterfield, MO 63017).
National Service Project
Next project planned for Puerto Rico

After two successful trips to the Gulf Coast region to assist farmers recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it's time to switch gears a bit. With the help of the Puerto Rico Chapter at UPR-Mayaguez, Alpha Zeta is planning service projects, tours and workshops in early January. Interested? | Read more... 
Puerto Rico Chapter bannerSeven Habits of Highly Effective Chapters
Part III - Collaborate

Because AZ reaches across disaplines it can work with a lot of other groups. Collaborate with other campus or collegiate organizations on service projects, events and other functions. You'll accomplish more together. And it helps build positive relationships for your chapter. Don't assume you always have to go it alone -- find out who's doing similar things and work together, you'll find you're better off.
Looking for an intern
Drake & Company seeks communications intern

Drake & Company, the firm that manages Alpha Zeta and several other associations, is looking for a versitile intern with a background in agriculture to work with the Country Living Association and other clients on projects involving membership relations, marketing and education.

Drake & Company is based in Chesterfield, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis. The position is paid, expect 30-35 hours per week. For more information contact Brian Reuwee via e-mail: reuwee@drakeco.com or phone: (636) 449-5050.
 
Submit new member applications
All new member applications should be turned in by June 1

If your chapter did not get new member certificate and pins from the National Office, it did NOT submit membership applications and/or payment. If the National Office does not receive new member applications and payment for the 2006-2007 academic year, the High Council may declare the chapter inactive. Please submit any outstanding applications and payment before June 1.

Bylaws committee discusses amendmentsConclave business
Conclave delegates decide important issues

Several key issues were on the Conclave business agenda including the initiation of second semester freshmen, transfer student requirements, High Council term limits and board representation (proposed amendments). The Conclave also also elected five new High Council members. Minutes | Read more...
Have a great summer! Congratulations and good luck again to all graduates. Be sure to keep in touch with Alpha Zeta as you move through your career. Alpha Zeta is a great networking resource, if there is ever anything we can do, please let me know.
 
Fraternally,
Brian Reuwee
Brian Reuwee
Associate Director
Alpha Zeta