 California Eta installed
Alpha Zeta welcomed its 73rd chapter Saturday, Sept. 24, in Chico, Calif. California Eta is the fraternity's first installation since 1991. High Chancellor Paul Ruszkiewicz, Student Representative Eryn Cramer and Foundation Board Member Paul Jones attended along with members from the California Delta Chapter and National Office staff. Thanks to advisors Dr. Pat Berends and Dr. Cindy Daley and the Cal Eta officers and members who helped charter the chapter! Welcome to Alpha Zeta!
National Office wraps California Blitz
AZ Executive Director Alan Krob and Communications Specialist Brian Reuwee were in California last week visiting California commodity groups, chapters, alumni and friends of Alpha Zeta to raise awareness and support for Alpha Zeta and the National Agricultural Leadership Conference. Catch my round-up of events on the AZ blog. [ More ]
 Green Mountain celebrating centennial
The Green Mountain Chapter at University of Vermont will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 8. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas will be inducted as an honorary member and USDA Undersecretary will be one of the honored speakers. High Chancellor Paul Ruszkiewicz will also be in attendance. [ More ]
Interns wanted
AgCareers is looking for ambassadors at Cornell, Fresno State and Michigan State. If you're interested please contact
Ashley Warlick (North Carolina, '02),
College Relations Coordinator, 1-800-672-8552 or ashley.warlick@agcareers.com [ More ]
 Fall Packets delivered
Included is information about recruiting new members, chapter activities, national events and more. The packet was addressed to either an advisor or permanent campus address. If your chapter did not receive the Fall Packet, please contact me immediately at (636) 449-5090 or reuwee@alphazeta.org. [ More Fall Packet Info ]  AZ Blog
Alpha Zeta is blogging. Check out the blog, post a comment and/or become a contributor. The blog allows national officers, students and alumni to contribute news about chapter events, update members about the upcoming NALC, share ideas for fundraising or discuss chapter development. Check it out: www.alphazetaleaders.blogspot.com
National service project
Discussed this week was the possibility of a national service project benefiting victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Transportation from the National Office would be provided and we will look into getting housing and meals provided. Ideally, we will seek to assist AZ members and their families and/or work on farms in the affected area. The four- to five-day trip may be planned for mid-December or early January. [ Comments ]
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 has elected new officers submit 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 ]
Post your resume on AgCareers
[ More | www.agcareers.com ]
 California here we come!
Don't miss this chance to attend the National Agricultural Leadership Conference at Cal Polytechnic in San Luis Obispo March 16-18, 2006. The tours, workshops and other events will be excellent. And the setting is spectacular. The conference will build on the theme from the 2005 NALC and emphasize California's history of irrigation: "Watering the Seed of Tomorrow's Agricultural Leaders."
[ More | Video Preview ]
Five named National Alpha Zeta Scholars
 Jason Haegele (Wilson, '02), Kiley Harper (Auburn, '03), Amanda Zelasko (Ill. Beta, '03), Aimee Rueber (Oklahoma, '04) and Amy Starinski (Green Mtn., '03) received National Alpha Zeta Scholarship awards. Interested in getting some cash for school? Apply for a 2006 scholarship. [ More | Apply ]
|
Makes a great gift for grad-uating seniors and officers. 
Brian Reuwee