May 2015   

New Members

 

Selina Aguirre - Rollie Pollie Kids

  

Josh Singleterry - Newmark Grubb Arkansas     

 

Dillon Word - Arvest Bank      

 

Elise Hallof - I.O. Metro 

    

Kristy Carney - Arvest Bank   

      

Tami Shaver - Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA  

 

Richard Pierson - Sam's Club 

 

Kim Magnus - Heineken   

 

Leighton Long -Tyson   

 

Luke Davis - Legacy Capital Group

 

Luis Gomez - Tyson

 

Hannah Nestor - Crystal Bridges

 

Erick Walder - Arkansas Support Network

 

Russ Kidwell - Realtor

 

Nicholas Jones - NWACC

 

Ashley Mauldin - Crafton Tull

 

Lindsay Fishburn - Walmart

 

Bobbie Hendron - Serco NA

 

Edika Zarbroudi - Walmart

 

Katelyn Eaves - Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik PLLC

 

Krishna Verma - Walmart

 

Joshua Bryant - John Craig Construction

 

Sheena Johnson - Courthouse Concepts

 

Alex Stamps - Edward Jones

 

Kelly Parker - Visit Rogers

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

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Partner News   

 

Public Service

Texting and driving simulation Thursday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the World Trade Center Arkansas and Global Campus lobby. FREE and open to the public.

 

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IN THIS ISSUE...
Progressive Wine Pairing Walk & Mixer
Lunch with a Leader
Summer Service Project
Kicking Hunger Kickball Tournament
Ready to Run | Political Candidate Training
NWAEL | IMPACT
Team Updates
Membership News

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES


PROGRESSIVE WINE PAIRING
WALK* & MIXER

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Sassafras Springs Vineyard (6461 E. Guy Terry Rd., Springdale)
Social: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  

Wine Walk: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost - $12 per person (includes 4 wine pairings)
Click here to purchase tickets!

NWA Emerging Leaders, Tyson Young Professionals, NWA Leadership Council and Sassafras Springs Vineyard have partnered together to bring you this one of a kind event.  Enjoy fine wines (local beer available, too) paired with cheese, meat, pizza and chocolate while strolling the beautiful grounds of Sassafras Springs Vineyard with fellow young professionals.

 

*Total walking distance is less than one mile; in case of inclement weather, event will be held in the event center on the Sassafras property. 

 

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LUNCH WITH A LEADER   

presented by

  First National Bank of NWA_New2014    

 

Featuring John James 
Founder of Country Outfitter/Acumen Brands
 

  

Friday, May 29 | 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
First National Bank of NWA - Pinnacle Location - 2nd Floor
3706 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. | Rogers
Cost for Lunch - $15
Open to NWAEL Members Only
Registration Limited to the First 15 RSVPs
Click here for more information and to register!

**Space is limited and will sell out!** 

 

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SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS 

The NWA International Festival needs our help! NWA Emerging Leaders and the Community Enrichment Team have partnered with the festival to provide volunteers from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. We will be working together to provide support in several areas including vendor assistance, performance liaison and trash duty.It is sure to be a fun midday activity, celebrating the diversity of our community while networking with fellow young professionals.

NWA International Festival
Saturday, June 6
Volunteer Commitment - 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Click here to register to volunteer with the NWA Emerging Leaders Team!   
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READY TO RUN | POLITICAL CANDIDATE TRAINING SERIES

presented by
Mitchell Williams PLLC   
 

The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders' Political and Government Affairs Team is hosting a free monthly breakfast series, presented by Mitchell Williams, designed to answer all of your questions about running for political office.  Whether you want to serve on a school board, the state legislature or in Congress, these casual monthly breakfasts will bring experts and veteran politicians together to discuss the finer points of running for office and provide advice and guidance on how to run a successful campaign.

 

June 24, 2015 - Running 101 will lay out the basics of what it takes to run for any elected office and inspire you to take the next step.

 

July 22, 2015 - In the Finance and Ethics session we will discuss fundraising and demystify the regulations and reporting requirements for candidates and elected officials.

 

August 26, 2015 - The Media and Marketing session will help you learn to manage the media and control your campaign's message.

 

September 23, 2015 - Ready to Run takes all the knowledge we've gained over the series and puts it together with a Charge to Serve! Let our speaker inspire you and answer any lingering questions you may have about running for public office. After this session, you'll be prepared to get out and ask for the vote!

 

*Attendance at all sessions is not required but encouraged.

 

Lowell Chamber Office (506 Enterprise Drive, Ste. 102, Lowell)
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Light Breakfast Provided
FREE to attend; Registration Requested

Click here to register!

 

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NWA EMERGING LEADERS | IMPACT 


  
Sustainability Team Improves Recycling Efforts on Bentonville Square

Special thanks and kuddos to the 25+ volunteers who came out to assist with recycling at the May First Friday event on the Bentonville square. Volunteers sorted event garbage on the spot and spread the word about the importance of recycling with festival goers. Four large bags of compost and a trailer full of recyclables were collected and diverted from the landfill.  Way to MAKE AN IMPACT!



Member Profile

 

Name: Diego Garcia
Employer: Crafton Tull
Length of Time in NWA: 13 years
How long have you been in NWAEL: about one year  

How has being part of Emerging Leaders helped you connect with NWA?:  NWAEL has given me the opportunity to give back to the community that I grew up in. The Greenway and Trails team has done that by providing access to bikes to be used on the trails and I'm glad I'm taking part in that. In addition, getting to know other professionals through the many networking opportunities that are provided through NWAEL has become part of my personal and professional development. Also, I like taking part in the volunteering opportunities that are set up through emerging leaders whether it is reading to children or other volunteer activities. It's great being part of an organization that is willing to give back to the community.    

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


TEAM UPDATES

LEGACY

The Legacy Team 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 15 at 8:30 a.m. (3rd Friday of each month)

First Western Bank (NEW Meeting Location!) 

2601 Champions Drive 

Rogers, Arkansas 

Contact: Jonathan McNair   

 


POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

  

The mission of the Political and Government Affairs team is to inform and engage members in government and politics.

 

Are you interested in running for public office or know someone who is? Attend Ready to Run: A Political Candidate Training Series. This series is FREE to attend and designed to answer all of your burning questions in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere.

 Click here for more information and to register for the Ready to Run Series!

You can also subscribe to email updates from the Talk Business & Politics Blog
here. 

 

 

Next meeting:  June 12 at 12:00 p.m. (2nd Friday of every month)

Arvest - Village on the Creeks   

5201 Village Parkway, Rogers 

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.

 

This Team welcomes new members and new ideas to creatively promote their mission in Northwest Arkansas!  The team is currently working heavily on the planning of the inaugural Rogers Cycling Festival benefiting the Community Bike program and Pedal it Forward.  The Rogers Cycling Festival is a 2-day multi-cycling event including events for road cyclists and mountain bikers.  Don't worry, they are bringing back the Race for the Spike event!  

 

Click here for more information about the Rogers Cycling Festival.   

 

 

Next meeting:
Monday, May 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 Team continually brainstorms and seeks ways to make NWA a greener, more efficient environment.  The Sustainability Team continues to form strategic partners and provide support to community functions to reduce the amount of waste.  Additionally, the team has been exploring various other environmental efficiencies and how to share those with the community at large.

 

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

 

 

Next meeting:

Wednesday, May 20 (3rd Wednesday 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 teams then Community Enrichment is the place to test your idea.

 

Community Enrichment is currently seeking volunteers for the Summer Service Project. Click here for more information and to volunteer! 

  

 

   

Next Meeting
Monday, May 18 (3rd Monday of the Month) at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lowell Chamber Office
506 Enterprise Dr. #102, Lowell    

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

 

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(479) 636-1240

www.NWAEmergingLeaders.com

whitney@RogersLowell.comcom