October 2014

New Members

Sarah Gregory - A.W. Bravis

Andrew Johncox - Cochran Law Firm, P.A.

Monica Johnson - Collective Bias

Lisa Pruniski - Collective Bias

Maggie Good - Collective Bias

Matthew Kezhaya - Kezhaya Law

Ryan Peterson - JB Hunt

Angela Ellis - Capital Abstract & Title

Leon Evans Jr. - General Mills

Whitney Matney - Bickett & Trentham Law

Partners

Kyle Roberts - Arvest Bank

Donna Sallee - AAA Insurance

Dr. Sarah Rowden - Morter Health Corner

Allison McElroy - Open Avenues

Katie Strickland - Arkansas Federal Credit Union

Michelle Fittro - Arvest Bank

Alan Napier - Vowell lInc.

Upcoming

NWAEL|Connect: Happy Hour at Core Pub Rogers - October 9, 2014

Member Orientation - October 14, 2014

Lunch with a Leader - October 15

Board Service Certification - October 24, 2014

Fall Service Project - October 29

Partner News

Volunteer
Youth Bridge is seeking volunteers interested in mentoring at risk youth. To volunteer email Krystyna Byrd. Click here to learn more about Youth Bridge.

Leadership Development
John Maxwell's L2 event is coming to Rogers! Click here to learn more and register.

Social
Join the fun at Crystal Bridges ArtInfusion Halloween in the Hollow party. ArtInfusion is an affinity program targeting 21-40 yr old professionals. Click here to learn more and register.

IN THIS ISSUE...

NWAEL|CONNECT

Member Orientation

Lunch with a Leader

Board Service Certification

NWAEL | IMPACT

Fall Service/Member Profile

Workgroup Updates

Membership News

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

NWAEL|CONNECT

Upcoming Event

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.

October Happy Hour
Thursday, October 9, 2014
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Core Pup in Rogers
1750 S. Osage Springs Dr. | Rogers
Happy Hour + Networking + NWAEL

Come join fellow NWAEL members and check out the new Core Brewing Co. Pub and Tasting Room in Rogers!

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NWAEL EMERGING LEADERS

MEMBER ORIENTATION

Presented by Simmons First National Bank

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Aloft Hotel
1103 S. 52nd St. | Rogers
5:30 p.m. - 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 October 14. 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 requested. Click here to reserve your spot!

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LUNCH WITH A LEADER

FEATURING ED CLIFFORD

Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Lowell Chamber Office
506 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 102 | Lowell
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost for Lunch - $15
Open to NWAEL Members Only
Registration is Limited!
Click here to Register!

The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders are proud to offer its members an opportunity to meet with Ed Clifford. Mr. Clifford currently serves as the CEO of the Jones Trust which includes the Jones Center and the Center for Nonprofits. Mr. Clifford comes to this position after a rich history in community development and leadership in Northwest Arkansas including CEO of the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce for 11 years and Walmart managament for 17 years.. He will discuss his personal leadership philosophy and the tools he's used to affect positive change for the betterment of the region.

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! Click here to reserve your
spot!
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NWA EMERGING LEADERS

BOARD SERVICE CERTIFICATION SET FOR OCTOBER 24

Interested 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 Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Rogers. The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical considerations, finance and fundraising.

Friday, October 24
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn & Suites
1803 S. 52nd St. | Rogers
$50 per person
Registration Required
Click here to register!

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NWA EMERGING LEADERS | IMPACT

Community Enrichment Sets Fall Service Project

Fall Service Project
Helen Walton Children's Enrichment Center (HWCEC)
1701 NE Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR

Wednesday, October 29, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Click here to register to volunteer!

On Wednesday, October 29, NWA Emerging Leaders will volunteer to read stories, provide activities, and interact with pre-school age children at the Helen Walton Children's Enrichment Center. This service opportunity is open to the first 18 volunteers. Volunteers should plan to meet before October 15th to plan and develop a fun activity for interacting with the children prior to the activity date.

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. Register to be a volunteer by clicking here. For more information contact Brent Gautier with Arvest Bank at bgautier@arvest.com.

Member Profile

Name: Bo Yarbrough
Employer: Walmart Stores Inc
Length of Time in NWA: 1 year recently, 8 years away before, but grew up here
How long have you been in NWAEL: 1 year

How has being part of Emerging Leaders helped you connect with NWA:

Since joining NWAEL I've been exposed to professionals in industries ranging from banking, consumer goods, retail, not for profit, etc. Being a NWAEL member has helped me meet my goals on a professional level, as well as a personal level. I've connected with people who've contributed to my success at work, as well as being exposed to many opportunities to give back through some amazing non-profit organizations.

Other comments regarding NWAEL: NWAEL is the best way for young and seasoned professionals in NWA to get connected, get involved, and to make a difference in the community we all love so much. Being involved in the workgroups has given me the opportunity to turn things I'm passionate about into action and help others reach their goals as well.

Has NWAEL helped you Make An Impact in some way? Email Whitney Yoder to share your story and be featured in a newsletter!

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.

Click here to register for the October 24, 2014 Board Service Certification Session.

Click here to learn more about Mastermind Groups.

Next Meeting: Friday, October 17 at 8:30 a.m. (3rd Friday of each month)

INTRUST Bank

3301 Market Street, Ste. 130

Rogers, Arkansas

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: October 10 at 12:00 p.m. (2nd Friday of Month)

Lowell Chamber Office

506 Enterprise Dr. #102, Lowell, 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.

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:
Monday, October 27 (4th Monday of the month) at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Waste Management Sustainability Center

602 South 52nd St., Rogers

Contact: Andrew Curry

SUSTAINABILITY

The Sustainability Workgroup continually brainstorms and seeks ways to make NWA a greener, more efficient environment. At the last meeting, Orlo Stitt, spoke about sustainability though energy conservation and using renewable sources. Mr. Stitt is President of Stitt Energy Systems, INC. Mr. Stitt's company designs and builds energy efficient homes and commercial buildings. He was able to talk about his process and how this process is beneficial to the home owner. He also advices home owners on how to make their existing homes more energy efficient. By reducing the costs that one spends on utilities this puts more money back into their pockets each month.

If sustainability is something you're interested in furthering in NWA, contact Craig Overton.

Next meeting:

Thursday, October 16 (3rd Thursday of the month) at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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

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Monday, October 20 (3rd Monday of the Month) at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

Contact: David Bradley

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

We Want to Know About You!

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