Be recognized at graduation
It's not too late to get an AZ honor cord or stole
 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.
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Dear Brian,
Class
is almost done for the semester and most of you have 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 membership applications! Next week will be the last AZ Leader
until Fall.
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 Leading from Any Chair
Cal Delta to host workshop
The
California Delta Chapter will host the Leading From Any Chair workshop
Thursday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Cal Poly. Alpha Zeta Associate
Director Brian Reuwee will lead the two-hour workshop. Other chapters
are welcome to attend. Contact Brian Reuwee for more information.
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 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. Read more...
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 Seven Habits of Highly Effective Chapters
Part II - Set goals and objectives
Create
a mission and vision statement for your chapter. It should be simple
and direct, yet aspirational. Then set some realistic goals based on
that mission and vision. Focus your everything your chapter does around
your chapter mission and goals: service projects, meetings, recruiting,
etc. Finally, evaluate your progress at the end of the semester. What
went well? What didn't you accomplish and why?
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 North Carolina contributes to historic preservation
Cemetery clean-up a regular service project for chapter
As
an annual spring service project we go to the Historic Oakwood Cemetery and
Mausoleum in downtown Raleigh, NC to help clean headstones and tend to the
grounds surrounding the Confederate section of the cemetery.
This year we cleaned the headstones of many
confederate soldiers and picked up twigs and limbs that had been knocked down
during a recent wind storm. We spent
about four hours volunteering our time.
- Justing Jorginson, North Carolina Chapter
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Florida Chapter surprises seniors with serenade
Phi Mu Alpha sings for Florida women
I requested the gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
to serenade the graduating senior ladies of Alpha Zeta. I could not think of a better way to show my appreciation for
all your hard work and the memories. The
senior ladies were asked to wear ribbons (sky blue with mode trim) for
the soloists to know who to hand the pink carnations...check out the video. -Mark Marcojos, Florida Chapter
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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).
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 Conclave 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...
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 Participants enjoy NALC and Conclave
More than 150 students and alumni attended
The
National Agricultural Leadership Conference and 50th Biennial Alpha
Zeta Conclave was a great success. The conference was held March 29-31
in St. Louis. More than 150 students, advisors, alumni and guests
attended.
Here's a glance at the program:
- Five new High Council members were elected:
Ole Meland (Cal Delta) - Censor
Jesse Dotterer (Townshend) - Treasurer
Emily Morgan (Cal Eta) - Scribe
Kristine Hodgson (Cal Eta) - Alumni Representative
Brittany Mosher (Cornell) - Student Representative
- The Career/Internship Fair
featured recruiters from Monsanto, Syngenta, Bunge, Agriliance
(Partners Advantage), FCS Financial, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Osborn & Barr
Communications, Nationwide Agribusiness and Saint Louis University.
- Attendees toured Monsanto's
research facility in Chesterfield, Purina Farms in Grey Summit, the
Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Missouri Botanical Gardens.
- Industry speakers on the topics of leadership, professional development, ethics, ag policy and media training. NALC In Review | Read more...
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Good
luck to all of you who are graduating. Congratulations on your
accomplishments. Be sure to keep in touch with Alpha Zeta as you move
through your career.
Fraternally,
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Brian Reuwee
Associate Director
Alpha Zeta
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