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New Members
Chris Wallace - The Fleming Companies
Timothy Klinedinst - Air Force ROTC
Nicholas Smith - Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Greschler - Walmart
Emily Molz - Walmart ISD
Trenton Harris - Walmart
Matt Williams - GE Capital
Thomas Redd - Walmart
Scott McClymonds - Nehemiah Worldwide
Justin Simpson - Walmart
Jenna Schroeder - General Mills
Jonathan Bryant - Walmart
Natalie Bartholomew - First National Bank of Rogers
Bret Raymond - The Pack Shack
Micah Ansley - JB Hunt
Derek Eckelhoff - First Federal Bank
Martin Tabler - Walmart
Marianne Gintonio - Foundation Specialties, Inc.
Marci Ouellette - Arvest
Anna Kimble-Roberson - Tyson Foods, Inc.
Mari LaChance - Walmart
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Partner News
artinfusion, a Crystal Bridges affinity group for 21-40 year olds is hosting the Black Hearts Ball on Saturday, February 15. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
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2014 Republican Candidate Gubernatorial Forum Set for March 25
The Political and Governmental Affairs Workgroup has announced plans for a Republican Candidate Gubernatorial Forum. The Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies at NWA Community College. Invited guests include candidates Curtis Coleman, Representative Debra Hobbs and former Congressman Asa Hutchinson. The moderated session will include asking the candidates a series of questions that will allow attendees to gain a perspective on where they stand regarding Arkansas issues. This forum is designed to educate voters prior to the May 20 primary election.
2014 Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Tuesday, March 25
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NWACC - Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies
FREE to Members
Registration requested but not required
Click here to register
  
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Become Part of a Legacy Group!
Beginning in February, the Legacy workgroup will start seeking NWAEL members to participate in "Legacy Groups." These groups will be based on the concept of a "mastermind group," or a personal board of directors that will help the participants grow personnally and professionally. Interested NWAEL members will be placed into carefully selected groups that have both a diverse background and common objectives. The Legacy Group that you become a part of will have a vested interest in your success and will hopefully serve you for many years in the future. Be on the lookout for more information!
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Survey Seeks Your Input | What Do You Want For Our Community?
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce needs your input and assistance in building the future of our community. It has initiated a process to further enhance the community's quality of life and is currently soliciting input for development of a new community action plan. Take advantage of this opportunity to shape the future and develop the vision for Rogers-Lowell. The survey and more information are available at www.rogerslowellvision.com. The survey closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31.
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Special thanks go out to NWAEL founding Steering Committee members Paul Wilson (pictured left), Clint Hopper (pictured right) and Bethany Stephens (not pictured). At the conclusion of 2013 their term expired on the Steering Committee and they are now members of the Advisory Committee. Wilson, Hopper and Stephens were instrumental in shaping the vision and working to turn that vision into the existing NWAEL program. We thank them for their years of leadership and the legacy that they have each left with NWAEL.
Also recognized was Tina Winham (pictured center) for her service and leadership in 2013 as she served as the NWAEL Steering Committee Chairman.
NWAEL extends apprecation and gratitude for everything that these individuals have contributed over the years to NWAEL!
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LEGACY
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The Legacy Workgroup was formed with a vision of creating a leadership pool to link ready, willing and able emerging talent to organizations, public and private boards, commissions and other areas of leadership to benefit the community.
The Legacy workgroup is planning two board service training events for 2014 but specific dates have not been set yet. The program provides participants information on legal and ethical issues, analyzing financial statements, fundraising and guidance on how to find a nonprofit that matches your interests. Following the day-long training session, participants are immediately matched with nonprofits looking for board volunteers.
If you want to get involved in a local nonprofit and make a difference in your community, plan to attend the next certification program! If you want to help plan the next event, attend the next Legacy workgroup and get involved.
Additionally, the Legacy workgroup is kicking off their new Legacy Groups. Read more about them above in the News section!
Next Meeting: Friday, February 21 at 8:30 a.m. (3rd Friday of each month)
Intrust Bank - East Conference Room
3300 Market Street, Suite 130, Rogers
Workgroup Info - Cyndi Bilyeu
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POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
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The mission of the Political and Government Affairs workgroup is to inform and engage members in government and politics.
Currently the workgroup is working on coordinating the 2014 Republican Candidate Gubernatorial Forum scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Shewmaker Center at NWACC. Click here for more information and to register.
Next meeting: February 7 at 12:00 p.m. Notice Date Change!
(Usually the 2nd Friday of Month)
Arvest Bank
4302 West Olive Street, Rogers, AR
Contact: Nick Lewis
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GREENWAY & TRAILS
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 If you are interested in biking, trails and promoting green space, plan to attend the next Greenways & Trails meeting or contact Leah to find out how to get involved.
The Workgroup welcomes new members and new ideas to creatively promote their mission in Northwest Arkansas! The workgroup is currently starting planning for the Annual Race for the Spike event, a short bike race in conjunction with the Rogers Frisco Festival benefiting the Community Bike program.
Next meeting: February 27 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Waste Management Sustainability Center (602 S. 52nd, Rogers)
Contact: Leah Tomlinson
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SUSTAINABILITY
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 The Sustainability Workgroup continues to work with nonprofits as they plan for events to help them organize waste collection to turn their golf tournament, gala or fundraiser into a low-waste, sustainable function. If you work for a nonprofit that might benefit from advice and guidance on how to organize your event to maximize sustainability contact the Sustainability Workgroup.
The Sustainability Workgroup continually brainstorms and seeks ways to make NWA a greener, more efficient environment. This year, the group hopes to release videos, manuals, and kits as resources to the public to help them live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle and produce events with less of an impact to the environment. If this is something you're interested in helping out with, contact Craig Overton.
Next meeting: Thursday, February 20 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
INTRUST Bank, Rogers
3300 Market Street, Suite 130
Rogers, Arkansas
Contact: Craig Overton
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COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
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Community Enrichment serves to connect members with volunteer opportunities, existing leaders and be an incubator for new project ideas. This mission produces a wide-range of projects that members are currently working on. If you have an interest in any of them or have an idea of your own that doesn't fit with any of the other workgroups then Community Enrichment is the place to test your idea.
The Community Enrichment workgroup is currently making plans for the first NWAEL volunteer day of 2014. This event will allow Emerging Leaders to give back to their community and bond with fellow members. Tentative plans right now include working at the Samaritan Community Center serving lunch in the Cafe. Watch for more details and how you can get involved!
Next Meeting: Monday, February 17 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rogers-Lowell Chamber's Lowell Conference Room,
506 Enterprise Drive, Lowell, Arkansas
Contact: Michael Williams
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We Need Member News!
If you have recently joined a board or been recognized for an achievement please contact whitney@rogerslowell.com so we can include your good news in the newsletter!
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Have you moved? Did you get a new job? Set up a new email address to can spam? Don't forget to send your new contact information to whitney@rogerslowell.com so we can keep up with you.
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Contact Us 
NWA Emerging Leaders
(479) 636-1240
www.NWAEmergingLeaders.com
whitney@RogersLowell.comcom
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