 World-class NALC
More than 150 students, alumni and guests attended the National Agricultural Leadership Conference, March 16-18, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., The NALC was hosted by the California Delta Chapter at Cal Poly. From many perspectives, the NALC was an overwhelming success. [
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 National AZ Scholars honored at NALC
Fahran Robb, Kristina Grebner, Abigail Radcliff, April Madison, Maggie Hoenig and Lena Smith were named the 2006 National Alpha Zeta Scholars during the awards banquet Saturday, March 18. [ More ]
 North Carolina sweeps chapter awards (almost)
The 15 members of the North Carolina Chapter in attendance took home many of national honors including a national scholarship, Officer of the Year, AgCareers.com Travel Award and the Founders' Cup. Congrats to the North Carolina Chapter!
 Florida wins banner contest
Thanks to a stirring speech about the chapter's banner by NALC veteran Mark Marcojos, Florida thwarted an all-out North Carolina sweep of chapter awards. Florida's winning banner, chosen by the attendees, incorporated the theme of the conference -- Watering the Seeds -- and the pillars of Alpha Zeta: Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Fellowship. Go Gators!
Wanted: Photos, stories from NALC
Do you have photos from NALC? Can you write a summary of a workshop, AgTour or speaker? Send them to me : reuwee@alphazeta.org. Published pictures or stories will earn you a coupon towards next year's NALC and Conclave.
 Display your achievement
Wear an honor stole or cord for your graduation!
An Alpha Zeta honor stole or  honor cord identifies you as an AZ at commencement. Stoles: $25. Cords: $10. To order, call (800) 225-3629. Makes a great gift for graduating seniors and officers.
 Gateway to Agriculture
The National Agricultural Leadership Conference and 50th Biennial Conclave will be held in St. Louis March 29-31, 2007. Planning is already underway for AgTours, workshops, speakers and activities. St. Louis is a hub of agri-industry, production, research, biotechnology and innovation. Start making plans to attend now.
Possible chapter development pre-conference
 Officer training, recruitment, retention and building a stronger chapter would be on the agenda. The program would start Wed. night, (a day before the NALC and Conclave starts) March 28, 2007, and run through Thursday afternoon. I'm interested in your thoughts: What should be covered? How much should it cost? Who should attend? [ Suggestions ]
Conclave business
The Conclave, Alpha Zeta's biennial business meeting, will be facing several issues when it meets March 29-31, 2007. Initiation of freshmen, ritual revisions, High Council term limits and election of new officers will be on the agenda. If your chapter has an issue it would like to discuss, please contact High Chancellor Paul Ruszkiewicz: paulruszk@msn.com.
Officer reports needed
Officer reports are now being posted on chapter web pages within the AZ Web site. If your chapter has elected new officers or does not have a current officer report on your chapter page of the AZ Web site, please submit your Form #3 ASAP. [ Form #3 ]
Membership applications
Spring is the busiest time of year for new member applications. To ensure speedy delivery, please complete all forms and submit applications at least 14 days prior to initiation with Form #1A and payment. Certificates and pins should be presented to new members at initiation. [ Form #1 | Form #1a ]
 AZ on the Web
Alpha Zeta is on the Web in a few forms. Alpha Zeta Web site: www.alphazeta.org has many resources for officers, advisors and members. AZ blog: alphzetaleaders.blogspot.com is a forum for discussion. NALC participants check out Mark Marcojos entry! And Facebook: Brian Reuwee -- St. Louis University.
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March 27, 2006
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