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New Members
Jamie Davis - Walmart Stores, Inc.
Leah Garrett - Olive Loom
Nicole Bedard - Sunshine School & Development Center
Kendell Varner - City of Rogers Fire Department
Pablo Arellano
Will Pannell - Tyson Foods Inc.
Ellie Bertani - Walmart Stores, Inc.
Carlo Bertani - Walmart Stores, Inc.
Savannah Wilbur - Great Southern Bank
Sara Linam - Great Southern Bank
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Partner News
artinfusion, a Crystal Bridges affinity group for 21-40 year olds is hosting their April Derby Party on Friday, April 11. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
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NWAEL Featured in National Blog
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NWA Emerging Leaders recently received recognition in a blog titled "Bringing Value to Leadership Development Programs." The blog was featured on the American Chamber of Commerce Executives association website and noted NWAEL as a program that "provides young leaders with a variety of opportunities to actually get engaged in the community through a set of "work groups" that pursue a variety of volunteer-led community improvement initiatives." Click here to read the complete blog by Matthew Tarleton. _________________________________________________ |
NWA EMERGING LEADERS
MEMBER ORIENTATION
Presented by Simmons First National Bank
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 Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Hyatt Place | 4610 W. Walnut St. | Rogers 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register New to Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders or just want a refresher on ways to get involved? Plan to attend the Member Orientation and Information Session on April 8. Enjoy after-hour snacks in a casual, social environment while learning about NWAEL's structure, events and opportunities to get involved with workgroups and projects. If you have not attended a NWAEL event or participated with the various workgroups this event is a perfect way to meet fellow members, expand your network and find out how to become more engaged in the organization and your community. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot! _________________________________________________
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NWAEL Service Day Announced
Join fellow NWAEL members to make an IMPACT!
Service Project 
Samaritan Center Cafe
1211 West Hudson Road
Rogers, Arkansas
April 30, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Available to help? Click here and let us know!
On April 30, NWAEL members will take over the Samaritan Center Cafe and assist Samaritan Community Center workers with the daily kitchen duties and food service. The Cafe is open to the general public to serve hot meals in a restaurant style setting. Clients are seated at the tables and served thir meals by happy, smiling volunteers (NWAEL members on April 30).
Meals are prepared on-site in a health department certified cafe kitchen utilizing food generously donated from nine NWA-area restaurants: Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Noodles Italian Kitchen, Atlanta Bread Company, Mimi's Cafe, Panera Bread and Red Lobster.
This is a great opportunity to give back to a worthy nonprofit that is making a difference in Northwest Arkansas while meeeting other Emerging Leaders. Click here to learn more about the programs and services offered by the Samaritan Community Center
Click here to register. For more information contact Brent Gautier with Arvest Bank at bgautier@arvest.com.
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NWAEL Legacy Mastermind Groups Connecting NOW!
Well, they're finally here, the mastermind groups we've been letting you now about over these last few weeks are finally forming. Our introductory meeting will occur on Apr 23, 2014.
We'll do a brief introduction to the purpose of the groups, go over some housekeeping issues, and you'll meet your fellow group members!
If you haven't yet registered for one of these groups we definitely don't want you to miss out on an opportunity that could literally be life changing.
You'll meet new friends, expand your network, gain new perspectives, learn tremendously, and grow more than you ever imagined.
it isn't too late to enroll in this powerful free experience. Simply take this survey to make sure you get placed into a mastermind group that best suits your interests. But be quick...time's almost out!
To get started, simply click here to help us understand your mastermind group preferences. ____________________________________________________________________________ | |
LUNCH WITH A LEADER
Featuring Dick Trammel
Arkansas State Highway Commissioner
 Thursday, April 3 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
Arvest Bank - Village on the Creeks Branch
5201 Village Pkwy. | Rogers
Cost for Lunch - $15
Open to NWAEL Members Only
ONLY 1 Spot Remaining!Click here to reserve your spot TODAY!
The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders are proud to offer its members an opportunity to meet with Dick Trammel. Mr. Trammel's leadership has been a driving factor for many positive local, regional and state programs and projects. He will discuss his personal leadership philosophy and the tools he's used to affect positive change for the betterment of the community.
Lunch with a Leader provides NWAEL members access to the region's top leadership. The size of the group is limited to allow for a casual, informal discussion. Don't miss this interactive program!
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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.
DATES SET FOR 2014 BOARD CERTIFICATION!
The Legacy workgroup's Board Certification sessions are set for May 29 and October 23. Watch for details on how you can sign-up to participate and enhancements to the curriculum. 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 Mastermind Groups. Read more about them above in the News section!
Next Meeting: Friday, April 18 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.
With this being an election year, the group is working to coordinate programming for our NWAEL members and the public to aid in making informed decisions at the polls this November. Watch here for details as they become available!
Next meeting: April 11 at 12:00 p.m. (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 Andrew to find out how to get involved.
RACE FOR THE SPIKE SET FOR AUGUST 23!
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: April 28, 2014 (4th Monday of each Month) at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Waste Management Sustainability Center (602 S. 52nd, Rogers)
Contact: Andrew Curry
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SUSTAINABILITY
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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, April 17 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (3rd Thursday of the Month)
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. The spring event has been planned at the Samaritan Community Center serving lunch in the Cafe. See details and how you can get involved, above!
Next Meeting: Monday, April 21 (3rd Monday of the Month) 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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