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Check out the various newsletters, presentations, publications and other online resources available to help you. more information2019 NPLC Annual Meeting
May 6-8, 2019
Hosted by:
South Texas area Beef Breed Associations
San Marcos, Texas
Theme:
Maximizing Values and Leadership in a Changing Livestock Industry
Registration and Sponsorship:
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Host Hotel:
Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Ln.
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-6450
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OR call (512) 392-6450 and use your group code: NPL
Room Rates are $149 + tax per day.
These discounted rates will be honored by the Embassy Suites for two days before and/or two days after the event, in case you would like to spend a little extra time in South Texas in May!
In order to receive the discounted group rate, reservations must be secured no later than April 13, 2019
Agenda:
>>DOWNLOAD the NPLC 2019 Annual Meeting Agenda - updated March 11<<
Monday, May 6th |
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| 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Board Meeting |
| Emotional Intelligence Workshop | |
| 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Reception at Embassy Suites |
| 6:30 PM | Specie Dinners (no host) |
Tuesday, May 7th |
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| 8:15 - 8:30 AM | Welcome, Pledge and Prayer |
| Mike Paul, President, National Pedigree Livestock Council | |
| 8:30 - 9:15 AM | The Beltway and AG Issues |
| Colin Woodall, NCBA | |
| 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Identifying and Training Volunteers for Long Term Success |
| John Henderson, Livestock Committee Chairman, San Antonio Livestock Show and Radio | |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:00 AM | Positive Customer Service Experience for Guests and Event Attendees |
| Dr. Joel Cowley, President and CEO, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | |
| 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Positive Experiences for Exhibitors |
| Dr. Chris Boleman, Executive Director, Agriculture Exhibits and Competitions, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00 PM | Buses leave for Fredericksburg, TX |
| 2:30 - 4:00 PM | Wildseed Farms Inc. |
| John R Thomas, Owner/Founder Presentation, Self Tour of Farm, Winery and Store |
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| 4:00 PM | Buses leave for Texas Ranger Heritage Center |
| 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Texas Ranger Heritage Center |
| 4:30 - 5:00 PM - Reception 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Chuck Wagon Meal catered by 3 Heart Ranch |
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| 6:30 PM | Buses leave for Luckenbach, TX |
| 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Enjoy Historic Luckenbach, TX |
| 8:00 PM | Buses leave for Embassy Suites |
Wednesday, May 8th |
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| 8:15 - 8:30 AM | Good Morning, Pledge and Prayer |
| Mike Paul, President, National Pedigree Livestock Council | |
| 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Fundamentals of Fundraising for Foundations |
| Jennifer Burnett, Director of Development, Texas A&M Foundation | |
| 9:15 - 10:00 AM | Engaging Stakeholders for Economic Buy-In |
| Dr. Cliff Lamb, Department Head, Texas A&M Animal Science | |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:45 AM | Pros and Cons of Breed Publications |
| Moderator - Neil Orth, Ex. VP American International Charolais Association | |
| Panel - E.C. Larkin, Gulf Coast Cattleman & The Beefmaster Cowman Craig Huffhines, Ex. V.P. American Quarter Horse Association Dr. Tommy Perkins, Dean Hawkins Chair for Cow Calf Management, West Texas A&M University |
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| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | The Millennial Workforce |
| (Hiring practices, Staying competitive, Compensation strategies) | |
| Jared Wareham, General Manager, Top Dollar Angus Ashley Hughes, Executive V. P. American Brahman Breeders Association |
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| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | BREAK |
| 2:15 - 3:45 PM | Keeping Young Adults Engaged in Agriculture |
| Moderator – Jordan Beeman, President, HeartBrand Beef | |
| Panel – Amanda Dyer, Rancho Espuela & Big Bend Trailers Tucker Brown, R. A. Brown Ranch Jill Ginn, Territory Manager, Neogen/GeneSeek |
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| 3:45 - 3:55 PM | NPLC website updates & new LinkedIn page |
| Aron Weir, Business Development Manager, Maxxam Analytics | |
| 3:55 - 4:25 PM | Wrap Up of Conference |
| Steve Taylor, CEO, Appaloosa Horse Club | |
| 4:25 - 4:55 PM | ANNUAL MEETING |
| 5:30 - 6:00 PM | SOCIAL |
| 6:00 - 8:00 PM | AWARDS BANQUET AND AUCTION |
| Banquet Emcee - Mike Paul, National Swine Registry | |
| Awards: | |
| Lifetime Honorary Membership - Neil Orth-American international Charolais Assoc. | |
| Distinguished Service Award - Fred Schuetze - Buzzard Hollow Ranch | |
| Continuous Service Award - Steve Taylor-Appaloosa Horse Club | |
| Banquet Speaker – Texas Ranger, Clete Buckaloo | |
| Live Auction – Ernie Gill Auctioneer | |
| (Silent Auction closes promptly @ 6:30pm) |
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