May 2014

New Members

Joseph Haro

Kevin Dickinson - Preferred Technology Group

Micah Whitfield - Sir Speedy Printingr

M. Melissa Lee

Lessie Allen - Walmart Stores, Inc.

Joy Davis - ABRAKADOODLE

Stacey Webb - Sam's Club

Brock Erdman - The Soderquist Center

Katie Bristley - Advantage Sales & Marketing

Jake Banwart - Sola Salons

Brandy Brown - Walmart Stores, Inc.

Kaitlin Bristley - Advantage Sales & Marketing

Ellis Brent - Walmart Stores, Inc.

Ross Talbert - Arkansas Federal Credit Union

Renee Van Hersh - Arkansas Federal Credit Union

Jessie Wagner - NWA Children's Shelter

William Conklin - 1st Plumbing Services

Upcoming

NWAEL|Connect - May 15, 2014

Board Service Certification - May 29, 2014

NWAEL|Connect (Beer+Cheese Pairing) - June 12, 2014

Member Orientation - July 18, 2014

Partner News

Leadership Benton County, a program that seeks to promote and develop dynamic community leaders, is accepting applications for the 2014/15 class. Click here for more information and to apply.

IN THIS ISSUE...

Board Service Certification

NWAEL | Connect Events

NWAEL Member Orientation presented by Simmons First

NWAEL | IMPACT

Workgroup Updates

Changing Your Contact Information

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

NWA EMERGING LEADERS
BOARD SERVICE CERTIFICATION

SET FOR MAY 29

Thursday, May 29, 2014
U of A Global Campus
3300 Market Street, Ste. 402 | Rogers
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$50/person | Registration Required
Click here to register

Interested in serving on a nonprofit board? We'll equip you with the tools and knowledge needed and provide you with an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits.

Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders will present its bi-annual board service certification program for emerging leaders on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the University of Arkansas Global Campus at the Arkansas World Trade Center in Rogers. The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical considerations, finance and fundraising.

This training is brought to you through a partnership of NWA Emerging Leaders and the Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance.
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NWAEL|CONNECT

Upcoming Events

Want to make an IMPACT? Connect with NWAEL. NWAEL|Connect gives members and potential members the opportunity to connect with peers, connect with the organization and connect with NWA. Check out these upcoming NWAEL|Connect events.

May Happy Hour
Thursday, May 15, 2014
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Crabby's Seafood Bar & Grill (on the patio)
1800 S. 52nd St.|Rogers
Happy Hour Specials + Live Music + Networking

June Beer + Cheese Pairing
Thursday, June 12, 2014
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ozark Beer Co.
1700 S. 1st St.|Rogers
$5/person|Click here to register
Craft Beer + Artisan Cheese + Local Flavor

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NWA EMERGING LEADERS
MEMBER ORIENTATION

Presented by Simmons First National Bank

Friday, July 18, 2014
Simmons First National Bank
3975 W. New Hope Rd.|Rogers
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 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 July 18. Enjoy a light lunch 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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NWA EMERGING LEADERS | IMPACT

Emerging Leaders Volunteer at Samaritan Cafe
On April 30, NWAEL members took over the Samaritan Center Cafe and assisted Samaritan Community Center workers with the daily kitchen duties and food service. Thirteen NWAEL volunteers served 275 plates over the 3-hour shift. The next NWAEL service day will be held in fall. This opportunity was coordinated by the Community Enrichment workgroup.

Emerging Leaders Roll-Out Mastermind Groups
Over 130 people signed up to participate in NWAEL Mastermind Groups. These groups were coordinated by the Legacy workgroup and culminated with a Kick-Off luncheon on April 23 where groups met for the first time. Special thanks to Chipotle, Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, Daniels & Flynt and Bethany Stephens. Kudos to the Legacy workgroup for a great event and coordination of the Mastermind Groups.
Sponsored by:

Emerging Leaders Add 25 Bicycles to Trail System
NWA Emerging Leaders, in partnership with the City of Rogers Parks Department placed 25 new bicycles on the Rogers Trail System for free, public use on the trails. The bicycles are located at the Horsebarn Trailhead and the Blossom Way Trailhead and are used by the public on the honor system. The new bicycles are cruiser style and are a mixture of men's, women's and junior's bikes. The Community Bike Program is funded by the Race for the Spike bicycle race held every August in conjunction with the Rogers Frisco Festival. Thanks to the Greenways & Trails Workgroup for continuing their work on the Community Bike Program!

WORKGROUP UPDATES

LEGACY

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.

Next Meeting: Friday, May 16 at 8:30 a.m. (3rd Friday of each month)

First Western (note location change)

2601 Champions Dr., Rogers

Workgroup Info - Cyndi Bilyeu

POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

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. They are currently working on getting voter registration tables at area festivals and events and also looking to bring the Secretary of State Student Voter Education Program to NWA. If you'd like to help the group with voter registration initiatives and candidate forums attend the next workgroup meeting!

Next meeting: May 9 at 12:00 p.m. (2nd Friday of Month)

Arvest Bank

4302 West Olive Street, Rogers, AR

Contact: Nick Lewis

GREENWAY & TRAILS

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: TBD

Contact: Andrew Curry

SUSTAINABILITY

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. Currently they are deep into the development of recycling manuals that will assist citizens in recycling efforts. If this is something you're interested in helping out with, contact Craig Overton.

Next meeting:

Thursday, May 15 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

COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT

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.

Currently the Workgroup is investigating the Better Block concept and gather support and partners to create the first "pop-up" community in NWA. If you're interested in community development, attend the next Community Enrichment Workgroup meeting!

Next Meeting: Monday, May 19 (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

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

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!

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.

Contact Us

NWA Emerging Leaders

(479) 636-1240

www.NWAEmergingLeaders.com

whitney@RogersLowell.comcom