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2011 NSA Summer Seminar
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6/21/2012 - 6/23/2013
The Lodge at Deadwood
Deadwood, South Dakota
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Registration Fee: $250.00
A tentative agenda for the 2011 NSA Summer Seminar follows. Online registration is now closed. Please register on site.
| JUNE 21, 2011 (Tuesday) | | 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | NSA Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch | | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Registration - Located at hotel | 6:00 p.m.
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10 p.m. | Opening Event: The Lodge at Deadwood
~ Social hour begins at 6 p.m. sponsored by FMC Corporation
~ Dinner to follow at 7 p.m. sponsored by Syngenta Seed Care – Cruiser Maxx Sunflower
~ Curtis Stern Memorial Scholarship fundraiser is from 8 to 10 p.m. | | JUNE 22, 2011 (Wednesday) | | Go to Speakers' page for detail on topics and speakers. | | 7:00 a.m. - Noon | Registration - Located at hotel | | 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast for Summer Seminar registrants
Sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. | | 8:15 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. | Spouses' and Children's Breakfast | | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Spouse's Program
Chef’s Demo on how to make Flaming Desserts | | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Panel: Reversing the Trend of Declining Acres: Will We Have the Tools?
Moderator: Don Schommer, NSA Chairman
Panel Members: John Sandbakken, NSA Marketing Director; Brent Hulke, USDA-ARS Research Geneticist; Sam Markell, NDSU, Plant Pathology; Kevin Capistran, NSA Board Member |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | BREAK | | 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Social Media
Chuck Zimmerman, ZimmComm New Media; Holts Summit, MO |
| Noon - 1:45 p.m. | GENERAL SESSION LUNCHEON
Sponsored by CROPLAN GENETICS® and Agrisolutions
"Factors that will Influence Global Ag Trade in the next 10 Years"
Mike Dwyer, Foreign Ag Service – USDA
Global Policy Analysis Division; Washington, DC | | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Social Media - Hands On How To
Chuck Zimmerman, ZimmComm New Media; Holts Summit, MO | | 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Future of Fungicides: What's on the Horizon
Sam Markell, NDSU Plant Pathologist
Doug Meadows, DuPont
Kent McKay, BASF | | 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Defining the Use of Sharpen® Desiccant
Kent McKay, Technical Service Representative – BASF | | 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Update on the NSA SNP Project
Brent Hulke, Geneticist Breeder, USDA-ARS-Sunflower Research Unit; Pegadaraju Venkatramana (Venki), BioDiagnostics, Inc. | 5:45 p.m.
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10:00 p.m. | EVENING EVENTS
5:45 p.m. - Social hour
6:45 p.m - Board bus to the Roundhouse Restaurant in Lead
7 p.m. - Dinner at the Roundhouse sponsored by Mycogen
9 p.m. - Bus leaves to return to the Lodge or downtown Deadwood | | JUNE 23, 2011 (Thursday) | | 7:00 a.m. (MDT) | Golfers' Continental Breakfast
Spearfish Canyon Country Club
Sponsored by Northern Bag and Box Co. | 8:00 a.m.(MDT)
Shotgun Start | Golf Tournament spearfishcanyoncountryclub.com
Cost: $75 per person which includes golf and single cart fees. Golf club rental extra. Beverage cart, lunch, and prizes sponsored by Northern Bag and Box Co.
Contact Chuck Weingarten, Golf Coordinator, at 800-551-6982 if you have questions regarding golf or need to rent golf clubs. NOTE: You MUST be registered for the NSA Summer Seminar in order to participate in the golf tournament. Please include payment for golf fees with the NSA registration. Fees will not be accepted at the course. | | 12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Golf Awards |
| HOTEL INFORMATION | The Summer Seminar will be held at The Lodge at Deadwood, SD located at 100 Pine Crest Lane. The Lodge is located about a mile from downtown Deadwood and across the street from Tatanka. The hotel currently does not have any rooms available as of June 1. Please call there first in case they have had any cancellations at 1-605-584-4800.
Other hotels in Deadwood that may have rooms available are:
First Gold Hotel 270 Main St., Deadwood – Tel: 800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com
Celebrity Hotel 629 Main St., Deadwood – Tel: 888-399-1886 www.celebritycasinos.com
Mineral Palace Hotel 601 Main Street, Deadwood – Tel 800-847-2522 www.MineralPalace.com
Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel and Gaming Complex 709 Main Street, Deadwood – Tel: 800-688-1876 www.SilveradoCasino.com
AmericInn Hotel & Suites 360 Main Street, Deadwood – Tel: 866-332-3966 www.cadillacjacksresort.com
In nearby Lead, SD: Golden Hills Resort 900 Miner’s Ave., Lead – Tel: 605-584-1800 www.goldenhillsonline.com
NOTE: These locations have very limited availability of rooms.
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| SPOUSE'S AND CHILDREN ACTIVITIES | | After the breakfast for spouses and children on Wednesday morning, the Chef from the Lodge will be doing a cooking demo from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on how to make romantic "flaming" desserts. For those of you interested in the session on "Social Media" you are welcome to attend those sessions in the morning as well as a "hands on" session in the afternoon. For other activities, click on this link for the Official Guide on Attractions and Tours. http://www.deadwood.com/OfficialGuide/AttractionsTours/ |
| TRANSPORTATION and OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA | | Airlines Serving Rapid City Regional Airport: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Airlines. Deadwood, SD is approximately 52 miles from Rapid City. Car Rentals serving Rapid City Regional Airport: For those of you who are flying in to the Rapid City airport and need a rental car, www.rapidcityairportcarrental.com/rapid_city_airport_car_rental_companies.html The Weather: The climate in Deadwood, SD can range from warm and sunny days to cool evenings. Bring a sweater for the evening outdoor activities. To get the latest weather information for Deadwood: www.weather.com. Travel Guide: For more information about all the once-in-a-lifetime experiences for you to encounter in South Dakota, visit www.travelsd.com where you can request a free South Dakota travel guide on-line. The website contains information about Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, fishing, hiking, rodeos, and more. Begin planning now so you can be sure to enjoy all the South Dakota has to offer! |
SUMMARY OF PERSONS TO CONTACT
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS | - NSA Summer Seminar in general: Lerrene Kroh (888) 718-7033, ext 4
- Registration: Tina Mittelsteadt (888) 718-7033, ext 3
- Golf Tournament: Chuck Weingarten (800) 551-6982
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| Golf Tournament Registration |
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Golf Tournament - Thursday
Thursday 7:00 a.m.
Includes golf and single cart fees. Breakfast, beverage cart, and lunch sponsored by Northern Bag and Box Co. NOTE: You must be registered for the Summer Seminar in order to participate in the golf tournament. Click on the 'Register now' button below to continue the full registration process.
Registration Fee: $75
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General Session Luncheon
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
THE LUNCHEON IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE $200 REGISTRATION FEE FOR SUMMER SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS. THIS IS ONLY FOR GUESTS!
Registrants to the Summer Seminar may register their spouse or guest to attend the General Session luncheon for a fee of $25.
Registration Fee: $25
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Tuesday evening Social/Dinner
6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Spouses and children are welcome to the Tuesday evening social and dinner at The Lodge at Deadwood for no cost; however, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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Wednesday Social/Dinner
5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Spouses and children are welcome to the Wednesday evening event at The Roundhouse in Lead at no cost; however, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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