• The ALOT ANNUAL MEETING on Thursday, Nov 19
• The Criteria to make nominations for ALOT awards (Due Oct 15)
• A plea for AUCTION ITEMS for the annual meeting

ALOT ANNUAL MEETING  – EVERYONE IS INVITED

• Thursday, Nov 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 3301 LeMone Industrial Boulevard, in Columbia, MO
• Everyone is invited.  This is a great opportunity to bring potential ALOT candidates and ALOT supporters
• 2 :30 p.m. – 5 p.m.:  Seminar   (There is no charge to attend just the seminar, but please let us know if you are coming, so we can plan for correct numbers)
  • Dr. Abner Womack, co-founder of FAPRI, “Rethinking the Economic and Energy Situation”
  • Dr. Robert Young, Chief Economist, American Farm Bureau, “Non-Ag Forces Affecting Farming Today”
  • Questions and discussion
• 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Social time – a chance to catch up with ALOT friends
• 6 p.m.:  Dinner, ALOT Awards, ALOT auction  (Cost $40)

RSVP: alot@onemain.com or call Kristin Perry at 573-324-6538

ALOT ANNUAL AWARDS  – NOMINATIONS DUE BY OCT 15

Please submit your nominations for the following categories and a few paragraphs on why you are nominating that person to Kristin (email:alot@onemain.com)

ALOT ANNUAL AWARD CRITERIA

AG LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

• Given annually to a non-ALOT alumni who has contributed greatly to Missouri agriculture and/or the ALOT program
• ALOT alumni  and current class members may submit nominations: the ALOT Foundation Board of Directors will determine winner.
• Recipients should be involved in Missouri agriculture via production, agribusiness or academic means.
• Recipient should be a leader who exhibits the values and goals of the ALOT program.
• Recipient will receive a plaque to be awarded at the ALOT annual meeting each November. 

THE J. BRUCE BULLOCK OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD

• Given annually to an ALOT alumni who has made significant contributions to their community or organization of choice via time or other material donations.
• Recipient should contribute to Missouri agriculture and be involved in their community or a specific organization or have an organizational/leadership role.
• Recipient should be respected, recognized, and an excellent example of the training provided by the ALOT program.
• Recipient will receive a plaque to be awarded at the ALOT Annual Meeting in November.

ALOT WORKHORSE AWARD

• Given annually to an ALOT alumni who has made significant time and effort contributions to the ALOT program.
• Recipient should be involved on at least a local/regional level with the ALOT program via helping with a class session or participating on a committee or on a state level by serving as a member of the ALOT Foundation Board of Directors or participating on a committee.
• Recipient should be a “can do” person who is proactive for the ALOT program and goes that extra mile to support the program.
• Recipient will receive a plaque to be awarded at the ALOT Annual Meeting in November.

ALOT ANNUAL MEETING AUCTION ITEMS 

Our annual meeting auction is our biggest fundraiser!  Please contact Kristin if you have an item to donate. 

ALUMS across the state have been very involved in the first seven sessions of Class XIII.  Thank you for making the ALOT program such a success!

Kindest regards,

Kristin

Kristin M. Perry, Executive Director
Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow (ALOT)
P.O. Box 418
Bowling Green, MO 63334
Office: (573)324-6538

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