The National Agricultural Leadership Conference is Alpha Zeta's annual conference which is usually held during a weekend in March or early April. The focus of this conference is on professional development, leadership training and to exhibit the agriculture industry in the region hosting the event. The weekend consists of workshops and seminars presented by prominent professionals in the agriculture industry. Participants also are able to tour various local agriculture businesses, meet local business professionals and explore graduate programs and internship opportunities that are available to them.
The Conclave is the biennial business meeting of the Fraternity. It is combined with the NALC in odd years. Each chapter is required by the High Council and National Office to send at least one voting delegate and one alternate to represent the views of the chapter, discuss key issues, and vote on pending motions.
During the Conference, there are various awards presented by the National Office. These awards include scholarships for outstanding members, Middaugh Awards for chapter achievements in seven categories, Individual awards for officers, advisors and alumni for outstanding achievement, and the Founders' Cup for the chapter of the year. For more information please visit the National Alpha Zeta website at http://www.alphazeta.org/awards/.
NALC 2010 will be hosted by the Cook Chapter at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
NALC 2009
NALC 2009 and Conclave were held in Raleigh, North Carolina by the North Carolina State University Chapter of Alpha Zeta.
Awards Received by the Florida Chapter
Founders' Cup
Founders' Cup is awarded to the Chapter of Alpha Zeta that best acccomplishes various criteria set by the National Office. It is the equivalent to Chapter of the Year.
Officer Awards
Officer Awards are presented to outstanding officers that have been nominated by their chapters. The officers from the Florida Chapter who received awards include
Stacey Halse
for Chancellor of the Year |
Timothy Thomas
for Chronicler of the Year |
Bobbi Jo Sampson
for Member at Large for her work as Service Chair |
Mark Marcojos
for Alumnus of the Year |
Middaugh Awards
Middaugh Awards are awarded for outstanding programs and projects conducted by the chapters. The Florida Chapter received a Middaugh Award for Fundraiser of the Year for our work during a Valentines Day Flower sale conducted every year.
Weekend Events
Day 1- Thursday March 26, 2009
On Thursday, we participated in the Welcome reception, T-shirt exchange, and Banner Presentation
Day 2- Friday March 27, 2009
On Friday, we participated in various professional workshops, a "Pig Pickin' Barbecue", and a Scavenger Hunt around the North Carolina State Campus. Two delegates also participated in Conclave 2009.
Day 3- Saturday March 28, 2009
On Saturday, we participated in tours of agricultural industries around Raleigh, North Carolina, an Honorary Initiation, and the Alpha Zeta Annual Awards Banquet and closing dinner.