Monday, February 24, 2014 11:30-12:00 Networking 12:00-1:00 Luncheon Anthony’s Steak House 72nd & F Streets, Omaha, Nebraska $15.00 at the door 11:00 AM BOARD MEETING Speaker: Robert White “Ethanol - Revitalizing America” RSVP BY THURSDAY February 20, 2014 Bring A Friend/Invite a Friend to Join Questions? — Talk to Ken Pohlman, Recruitment Chairperson (402-334-7770) Or Lauren Albert: [email protected] Please introduce yourself if you see a new face. If you are looking for a way to get more involved with the Omaha Agri-business Club, there are a variety of areas that take very little time or more if you have it to spare. Contact one of the board members or officers for more information concerning available opportunities. We welcome fresh new ideas! GUESTS AND NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! OMAHA AGRI-BUSINESS WEBSITE: AgBusinessOmaha.com FACEBOOK—We are on Facebook! Be sure join our Fan Page! http://www.facebook.com/omahaagribusiness February Meeting Details: Robert White, Director of Market Development for RFA, leads the effort to increase the availability and consumption of ethanol, along with consumer education, social media, and marketing. He will be discussing DC, both in Congress and federal agencies, state efforts, advancements in production, economic impact of industry, the evolution of fuel retailers and ethanol at retail, and what the future holds. Robert works with petroleum marketers and retailers, state and federal agencies, fleets and consumers on a daily basis. He is also sought a sought after technical expert for the ethanol industry on ethanol, E15, E85, and blender pumps. He is a veteran of the US Army. He is proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Looking Back: Janurary 27, 2014 – Sean McGuire, Health Reform Guru and Political Analyst, discussed the Affordable Care Act and everything that it means to us in our future. He has read the legislation multiple times and offered a concise summary of the law, and quantified what it really means to us and those we care about. He answered a few of our questions and provided information to prepare ourselves, our families, and our businesses. Looking Ahead to April, 28, 2014 - A freelance writer and fifth-generation Nebraskan, Jeff Barnes is a board trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society, past chairman of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, and former marketing director for the Durham Museum. A former newspaper reporter and editor, Barnes is the author of "Forts of the Northern Plains," "The Great Plains Guide to Custer," and the newly published "The Great Plains Guide to Buffalo Bill." He is a frequently requested speaker with Humanities Nebraska and presents throughout the Great Plains on the history of the region. Congratulate Our New Officers! PRESIDENT – Brent Pohlman VICE PRESIDENT – Jeremy Reineke TREASURER – Dennis Cihacek SECRETARY – Bernie Winter RECRUITMENT CHAIRPERSON – Ken Pohlman VP COMMUNICATIONS – Brent Pohlman CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY – Lauren Albert News and Events: March 24, 2014 - Omaha Agri-Business Annual Banquet April 28, 2014 - Next meeting back at Anthony’s with Jeff Barnes as guest speaker March 12 – 13, 2014 – 48th Annual Triumph of Agriculture - Farm & Ranch Show at the CenturyLink Center Omaha. The Omaha Agri-Business Club has been fortunate again to receive a complimentary booth. Please show your support of this show and stop by. Or better yet, volunteer to help man the booth. Please contact Lauren Albert at Midwest Laboratories by calling (402) 334-7770 or email, [email protected]. For more information on this event, please visit: www.omahafarmandranch.com Save the date(s) – Our upcoming meeting dates are as follows: March 24 - Annual Banquet April 28 May - TBA June - TBA July - TBA August - TBA September - TBA October 27 November 17 December 15 Our Speaker for the 2014 Annual Banquet on March 24, 2014: Mitch Holthus 2014 Annual Omaha Agri-Business Banquet: March 24, 2014 It has been confirmed that Mitch Holtus will be our speaker for our Annual Banquet coming up on March 24, 2014! Mitch will discuss topics in Agriculture and will touch on sports topics involving the Kansas City Chiefs and the Creighton Blue Jays. You can now purchase tickets on our website: agbusinessomaha.com We need silent auction items for inclusion into a catalog for our Annual Banquet coming up on March 24, 2014!!! Please fill out the form on our website: www.agbusinessomaha.com/banquet to have your silent auction item included! Please don’t say goodbye! - 2013 dues are now due. I will be removing names of members that haven’t paid 2013 dues. If you don’t know your dues status, email or call Lauren at 402-3347770 ext. 270 or [email protected]. You can also check your status on the Omaha AgriBusiness website under the members section. If your name is highlighted gold, you are not paid through 2013. You can notify Lauren if you do not wish to continue your membership. NEW!!! You can now pay your dues online! Visit our website: www.agbusinessomaha.com and click on the Pay tab! □ □ I would like to join the Omaha Agri-Business Club! I would like to renew my Omaha Agri-Business Membership. ___1 Year $10 ___2 Years $20 ___Other________ Amount Enclosed $_______________ (Please Print) Name ___________________________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________ City_________________ State _____ Zip ________ Phone _____________________________ Fax ____________________ e-mail _______________________________________________ □ I require a paper copy of the Newsletter. □ No paper copy is necessary. Please email me a copy of the newsletter or I will access it from the website if no email address is provided. Complete the above form, enclose a check made payable to The Omaha Agri-Business Club for your dues, and send to: Lauren Albert, Secretary, Midwest Laboratories 13611 B Street, Omaha, NE 68144. Omaha Agri-Business Club NEWS RELEASE For immediate release February 12, 2014 Brent Pohlman President 402-334-7770 Omaha, NE Annual March Banquet Announcement Omaha, NE – Omaha Agri-Business Club –The Omaha Agri-Business Club will be holding its annual “Celebrate Ag” banquet on March 24, 2014 at the Ralston Arena in Ralston, Nebraska. Tickets available for this event are $35.00 per person. The banquet will consist of dinner, silent auction and a special guest speaker. This year’s speaker will be Mitch Holtus – “The Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs.” Mitch Holthus has been the “Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs”since 1994. Following the NFL season, Holthus is a television play-by-play talent for selected college basketball games. In addition, Mitch Holtus has been active in the Agriculture Community presenting on various topics at different Agricultural Conferences. Mitch’s presentation will include topics on the following subjects: Agriculture, Kansas City Chiefs and Creighton Blue Jays. Tickets for this event can be purchased online at AgBusinessOmaha.com or by sending a check to: Omaha AgriBusiness | c/o Lauren – Midwest Labs |13611 B Street | Omaha, NE 68144 The Omaha Agri-Business Clubs’purpose is to provide agricultural information to its members on a monthly basis. In addition, the club helps support local agricultural organizations, events, and educational initiatives. The Omaha Agri-Business Club typically meets on the last Monday of each month at Anthony’s Steakhouse. If you would like more information about this event or about becoming a member, please check out the Omaha Agri-Business Club Website, AgBusinessOmaha.com. Omaha Agribusiness Club Leadership Award • Description – The Omaha Agribusiness Club’s Ag Leadership Award will be presented at our Annual National Ag Week Banquet held in March of each year. The Club Awards Committee, consisting of five impartial members, will select the recipient. The Club will donate a check in the name of the honoree to the charity of his/her choice. The details of the award are listed below. • Award Eligibility—The honoree must be located in or provide service in an area generally defined as Nebraska and western Iowa. • Selection Criteria –The club seeks to honor an agribusiness or individual that has made exceptional contributions to agriculture. This can include but is not limited to: Efforts to help young people prepare for careers in agriculture or agribusiness Promotion of agriculture or agribusiness within the local and larger community Efforts to increase public understanding of or appreciation for agriculture Contributions (broadly defined) to the community Offering or developing innovative products or services for agriculture • Nomination Procedure Any interested person may nominate an agribusiness or individual for this honor, by completing a nomination form Nominations must include two letters of recommendation that describe the nominee’s contributions to agriculture. These letters may accompany the form or be sent separately to the Awards Committee. The nomination deadline will be February 21, 2014 The current Awards Committee will select the honoree Nominations not selected will be retained for consideration the following year. To be reconsidered after that, a new form must be completed. OABC Ag Leadership Award Winners include: Jerry Warner Sherman Berg Ken Pohlman Milton Fricke, Jr. Richard Hahn Senator Lavon Heidemann Roger Wehrbein Mike Krause Dr. Allen Blezek 2014 Agri-Business Award Nomination Form Nominee Information Name (Please print): ____________________________________________________ Agri-Business / Company: ________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip Code: _____________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Fax: _________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________ Is the nominee aware of being nominated for this award? _____ Yes _____ No Nominated By Name (Please print): _____________________________________________________ Agri-Business / Company: ________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip Code: _____________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Fax: _________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________ Send your nomination to: Lauren Albert Awards Committee Chair Midwest Laboratories, Inc. 13611 B St. Omaha, NE 68144 Telephone: (402) 334-7770 Fax: (402) 334-9121 Email: [email protected] 2014 2014 AgriAgri-Business Award Nomination Form Page 2 Please provide information that you feel is most important for the Omaha Agri-Business Club’s Awards Committee Members when they make their selection. (This may be on separate pages.) Describe the exceptional contributions your nominee has made to agriculture. These contributions may include but are not limited to: a) Efforts to help young people prepare for careers in agriculture or agribusiness b) Promotion of agriculture or agribusiness within the local and larger community c) Efforts to increase public understanding of or appreciation for agriculture d) Contributions (broadly defined) to the community e) Offering or developing innovative products or services for agriculture _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT Brent Pohlman Midwest Laboratories, Inc. 2014 OFFICERS VP RECRUITMENT CHAIRPERSON Ken Pohlman Midwest Laboratories, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT Jeremy Reineke First National Bank of Omaha TREASURER Dennis Cihacek Great Harvest Bread Company SECRETARY Bernie Winter Farmers National Company VP COMMUNICATIONS Brent Pohlman Midwest Laboratories, Inc. 2013 PAST PRESIDENT Roger Wehrbein R. W. Cattle Company Omaha Agri-Business Club 13611 B Street Omaha, NE 68144 Art Armbrust Armbrust Kennels 2014 DIRECTORS Dennis Cihacek Great Harvest Bread Co. Harold Johnson NP Dodge Jeff Hoffman Deloitte & Touche LLP 2013 Directors Jackie Boryca SAC Federal Credit Union Jerry Warner Farmers National Co. Eddie Biwer Retired Tina Henderson NE Farm Bureau Federation Gary France Wells Fargo Mike Krause Hertz Farm Management Bernie Winter Farmers National Company Stan Lierz Hertz Farm Management Milt Fricke Fricke, Inc. Monte Stauffer UNL Coop Extension Svc. Roger Wehrbein R. W. Cattle Company Doug Carr Snitily Carr Don Hickman Mutual of Omaha Dick Raasch Raasch Financial Robert Mancuso, Jr. Triumph of Ag Expo Nick Warner E4 Sons
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