Transcript American AgriWomen Power Point Presentation

Women in Agriculture Educators Conference
March 25, 2010
Chris Wilson, AAW President
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National organization started in 1974
Includes 55 state and commodity affiliate
organizations
Vision: We are a force for truth, a reasoned,
non-partisan voice for the agriculture
community to the public
Major focus areas: education,
communications, ag issues and serving
members
Networking
Mentoring
Skills development
Risk management education
Leadership development
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Risk management education with Canadian
and Mexican farm women
Canadian Agri-Business women association
forming
Meeting October 13, 2010, in Guelph, ON
WOMEN IN AGRI-BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM
Springfield Golf & Country Club
2054 Gordon St.
Guelph, ON
(519) 821-4655
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Registration Form
Cost: $150.00 per person before September 10, 2010 ~ $200.00 per
person after September 10,
2010.
The registration fee includes meeting materials, lunch and coffee breaks.
Make cheques payable to Women in Agri-Business Symposium
Mail to: Fitzgerald & Co., 39 William Street, Elmira, ON N3B 1P3 or Fax:
519-669-3826.
Please do not phone in registrations; registration is complete upon
receipt of fee.
Name: ________________________________________
Check here if receipt required: 􀀀
Company: _____________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Your fax or e-mail: ______________________________
Dietary Concerns/Food Allergies
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Proposed Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration and coffee
9:00 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks
9:15 a.m. “Women in Business: A political perspective”,
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State for the Status of Women and
Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey
9:55 a.m. “American Agri-Women”, Chris Wilson, President and Marcie Williams, Past
President
10:20 a.m. Break
10:40 a.m. “Qualities of an Effective Business Leader” Kellie Garrett, Senior VP,
Strategy, Knowledge and Reputation, Farm Credit Canada
11:20 a.m. “Advocacy and Policy Making”, Catherine Swift, Canadian Federation of
Independent Business
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. “Time Management – Work: Life Balance” Deb Loyd, Owner, Deb Loyd and
Company
1:45 p.m. “Inter-Generational Similarities can Power Organizations”, Carly O’Brien,
The Achievement Centre
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. “How to Mentor the Next Generation of Business Leaders”, Jill Malleck,
Epiphany at Work
3:30 p.m. “What Makes a Successful Business?” Jasmin Hofer, Energrow Inc.
4:15 p.m. Closing comments and wrap-up
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
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nationwide to 35 million
homes on Dish and Directv
 Will
be live streamed & available
on internet anytime
 Beginning
May 3, 2010
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Begin April 10, 2010, with property rights,
use of social media and agriculture advocacy
sessions live from Denver
Allow participant interaction
We are in remote locations but can be
brought closer together through use of
technology
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Sponsored an education track at the first
show in January 2010
January 2011, Atlanta, GA
National Risk Management Conference for
women
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AAW Co-location of National Risk
Management Conference for Women in
Agriculture
Benefits
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to Conference Attendees –
Take advantage of AG CONNECT Expo’s offerings
• Latest ag innovations – inputs, equipment, services – from around the
world
• Tours of local ag operations
• 25+ educational breakout sessions including the Networking Zone
• Farm Journal Workshops
• 8+ free sessions in Successful Farming’s Theater on the show floor
• Town Hall session (in the works for 2011)
Free AG CONNECT Expo Preview Day Admission
 (a $50 value)
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Join industry leaders – executives, top producers and
international guests from around the world – at the
exclusive VIP Reception
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http://americanagriwomen.org
Chris Wilson, President
American Agri-Women
2103 Zeandale Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-6171
785-844-0274 cell
[email protected]