2008 Annual Meeting
Preliminary Program
Thursday, September 25 |
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5:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception Attire: jackets, no ties |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner and 10-Year Anniversary Recognition Attire: jackets, no ties |
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The McCain and Obama Economic Platforms Daniel J. Mitchell Senior Fellow Cato Institute Washington, DC |
| 8:30 p.m. | Optional entertainment Hyatt Regency Grand Lodge Casino |
Friday, September 26 |
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| 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast for Board of Directors |
| 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Board of Directors Meeting |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Spouse/Guest Get Acquainted Breakfast |
| 9:45 a.m. | Board of Directors Photograph |
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | General Session I |
Chairman’s Welcome/Remarks |
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The Globalization of the Agricultural Community |
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The Future of the Futures Market Michael Masters Managing Member Masters Capital Management, LLC US Virgin Islands |
| 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch for all Members |
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| 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Wheat Issues Discussion |
| 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Corn Division Meeting |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Oat Division Meeting For oat milling members |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | International Trade Committee Meeting For ITC members |
| 7:00 p.m. | Reception All members and guests invited; no jackets, no ties |
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| Dinner on your own | |
Saturday, September 27 |
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| 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast for Executive Committee members |
| 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. | General Session II |
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Future Energy Trends David Houle Futurist, Author, and Strategist David Houle & Associates Chicago, IL |
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What's ahead for Sustainability? Jason Clay, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Market Transformation World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Spouse/Guest Activity Kayaking on Lake Tahoe - self-guided tour |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Scramble Golf Tournament
Incline Village Championship Golf Course Lunch on your own |
| 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Set Sail on Lake Tahoe aboard the Hyatt's Catamaran, Sierra Cloud Beer, wine, and light refreshments are served on board (limited to 40 people) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Reception & Golf Awards Presentation All members and guests invited; no jackets, no ties Dinner on your own |
Attire for all business meetings is business casual. The program is subject to change. Please consult the final meeting program. |
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