Alpha Zeta Work Trip
All of us have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. In a small way, Alpha Zeta can spreading that spirit to those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It's not final, but all signs point to the work trip running Thurs., Jan. 5 through Tues., Jan. 10. Transportation from the National Office, hotel and most meals will be provided. As of today, we will be working in the St. Tammany Parish (near Covington, La.) through the Louisiana Farm Bureau. We will be mending fences, rebuilding sheds and clearing brush. We can still accommodate volunteers, so if you are interested please contact me ASAP. [ Comments | Interested? ]

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California Dreaming!
Don't miss this chance to attend the National Agricultural Leadership Conference at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo March 16-18, 2006. The tours, workshops and other events will be excellent. And the setting is spectacular. Start making plans (i.e. fundraising) to attend NOW! The conference builds on the theme from the 2005 NALC and emphasizes California's history of irrigation: "Watering the Seed of Tomorrow's Agricultural Leaders." [ More | Video Preview | Registration ]

Cal Epsilon ahead of schedule
Thanks to the hard work of Denise Biggert and Kelly Ansaldo, the California Epsilon Chapter at Fresno State University will be reactivated Dec. 7. The soon-to-be-active chapter has held two informational meetings and has about 30 students interested in joining. Thanks to everyone involved in pulling that chapter back into the fold!

Turn in membership applications
Membership applications and payment should be received 10 business days before initiation, or your chapter will be subject to a $5 per application late fee and express shipping charges. If you have outstanding invoices from membership applications (or other charges), they must be paid before certificates and pins will be issued.

Officer reports due
If your chapter is not on the list below mail, fax or e-mail your Officer, Advisor and Calendar Report [ Form #3 ] to the national office. These forms should be submitted within 10 days of an election. Chapters are required to submit Officer Reports to the National Office. [ info@alphazeta.org ]

Happy Thanksgiving
November 22, 2005
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Chapter Information

• AZ Leader
• To-Do list
• NALC Information
• NALC Registration
• Officer Report
  (Form #3)
• Activity Report
  (Form #8)
• Alpha Zeta Apparel Catalog
• Jewelry Brochure/ Order Form
• Recruiting Poster
• Recruiting Resources

Service Project Ideas

• Participate in Ag in the Classroom or Croplife Ambassadors Network
• Volunteer at a local food pantry.
• Service/Social -- Plan a group service project. Get other ag clubs to participate. Cap the day with a BBQ.

How to get to the NALC: Fundraising Ideas

• Airfare to SLO giving your chapter second thoughts about NALC? Ask an alumni or parent to donate frequent flyer miles!
• Inquire with the athletic department if there are opportunities for student groups to run a concession stand.
• Ask your advisor, dean and/or student council about funding for NALC March 16-18, 2006.
• Other Alpha Zeta fundraising ideas [ More ]
• For more fundraising ideas: www.campusfundraiser.com

Building a successful
Alpha Zeta Chapter

• Focus time and effort at a place/method where the greatest success is likely.
• Primary motivation for anyone to become a member is WIIFM (What's in it for me). Define the WIIFM and promote it.
• Create awareness and interest by delivering on promises.
• Before pride can exist, the characteristics of significance, accomplishment and distinction must be present.

Kedzie
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Oregon
Morgan
Texas Delta
Georgia
Wilson
Delaware
Wisconsin Beta
Oklahoma
Townshend
Puerto Rico
California Eta

Nebraska
North Carolina
Purdue
Oklahoma Beta
Morrill
Texas Gamma
Arizona
Babcock
Connecticut
California Delta
Illinois Delta
Kansas
Missouri
California Gamma
Let's get with it folks!

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Become an Alpha Zeta Scholar
The Alpha Zeta Foundation will award five outstanding Alpha Zeta members scholarships. If you are the best of the best of Alpha Zeta members submit your application for consideration. Alpha Zeta student members with at least one semester remaining after February 1, 2006, or are continuing graduate or professional degree programs are eligible to apply. [ More | Apply ]

Brian Reuwee
Alpha Zeta | Leaders for the World of Agriculture sm
16020 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 300
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 449-5090
Fax: (636) 449-5051
reuwee@alphazeta.org
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Watering the Seeds of Tomorrow's Agricultural Leaders
National Agricultural Leadership Conference
March 16-18, 2006
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California

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