Welcome to the AZ Leader
More than 300 new subscribers and have been added this week. The AZ Leader is a weekly e-newsletter distributed to officers, advisors and student to inform members about events, news and important Alpha Zeta info. It is also available online at www.alphazeta.org, in the "Chapter Newsletter" section. It's sister publication AZ E-News is distributed bimonthly to all AZ alumni and friends.
Only one day remains to take advantage of early registration!
Save $25 and register TODAY! Early registration ends March 1. The National Agricultural Leadership Conference and 49th Biennial Alpha Zeta Conclave is April 7-9, in Ames, Iowa. [ More ]
Student/Advisor Registration Form
[ doc | pdf ]
Sponsors for this year's conference include: Pioneer, Iowa State Foundation, Elanco, AgCareers.com, Wells Fargo, Swift & Company, Becker-Underwood and Drake & Company.
Middaugh Chapter Awards
Receive accolades in Ames! Send chapter activity reports [ Form #8 ] to be eligible for the Middaugh Chapter Awards given during the Biennial Conclave April 7-9, 2005. Reports and photos are due March 15. [ More ]
Tough competition for Founder's Cup
A narrow margin separate the Top 5, and there's still room for a dark horse to take the cup. Conclave attendance, activity reports, officer nominations will likely make the difference in the race for the Cup.
1. Townshend
2. Cook
3. California Delta
4. Kansas
5. Alabama
[ Cup Criteria | More ]
Graduating this May?
Don't forget your cap, gown and honor cords; three graduation necessities. Alpha Zeta Honor Cords identify you as an Alpha Zeta member during commencement. $10. An honor stole is also available for $25. To order, call (800) 225-3629.
Scholarship recipients to be named at Conclave
In addition to recognizing the 2004 scholarship recipients, the Alpha Zeta Foundation will name the 2005 National Alpha Zeta Scholars during the NALC and Conclave in Ames, Iowa, April 9. Good luck to all who applied.
Alpha Zeta moves to new location
We've moved! AZ joins several non-profit organizations on the new Association Headquarters Campus in Chesterfield, Mo., about five miles west of our current location in St. Louis. Here's our new contact info: 
Alpha Zeta
16020 Swingley Ridge Road,
Suite 300
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(800) 225-3629
(636) 449-5090
Fax: (636) 449-5051
Toll-free number, e-mail and Web site address have not changed. Our current phone numbers and P.O. Box will be forwarded for the next three months. Please update your records.

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February 28, 2005
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Important Dates:
- March 1: Conclave early registration deadline.
- March 7: Final day to cancel Conclave Registration without penalty.
- March 15: Award nominations deadline (Officer, Advisor of the Year);
Chapter Activity Reports due for Middaugh Award consideration.
- March 15: Final day to register for NALC and Conclave.
- April 7: NALC and Conclave opens







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