July 2015   

New Members

 

Shawn Watts - Preferred Technology Group

  

Evan Troop - J.P. Morgan      

 

Jamal Martin - Walmart  

Sarah Price - Walmart

    

Allison Hayes - Edward Jones 

      

Margi Barkwell - Walmart

 

Michelle Roberts - Fayetteville Health & Rehab  

 

Javannah Hinton - J.B. Hunt    

 

Ryan Veit -Walmart    

 

Michael Kahn - J.P. Morgan 

 

Dane Munstermann - USA Truck 

 

Ashley Nail - Cintas Corporation 

 

Melissa Tatman - University of Arkansas 

 

Becca Shanklin - Made in USA Works 

 

Malia Stratton - CROSSMARK

 

Rebecca Kingree - DaySpring

 

Cindy Christopher - Gates Corp. 

 

Alex Thaley - Tyson Foods 

 

Dan Miller - The Salvation Army 

 

Jennifer Kierce - Sam's Club 

 

Chris Griffin - City of Rogers 

 

Shea Nuckols - onIT

 

Jason Miller - Crossland Construction Company, Inc. 

 

Joab Nazario - Great Southern Bank 

 

Skyler Mills - Metro Aviation Inc.

 

Luke Parsons - Legacy National Bank

 

Ben Carroll - Arvest Bank

 

Cameron Fincher - Walmart 

 

Ryli Snider - Walmart

 

Shannon Fredricksen - Intuit

 

Kristina Pendleton - CapRelo

 

Seth Kaffka - BLKBOXLabs

 

Mark Himmelberg - Walmart

 

Molly Himmelberg - Walmart

 

Kimberly Kaffka - J.B. Hunt

 

L. Isaac Daniel - Walmart

 

Toni Gemper - Walmart

 

Peter Marmer - Walmart 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Upcoming  

  


Healthy Happy Hour - July 14

Member Orientation - July 8

Ready to Run (Session 2) - July 22

Rogers Cycling Festival - August 1 & 2

Board Service Certification - August 21

Ready to Run (Session 3) - August 26
 

Partner News   

 

Arts & Culture

Every month Artinfusion at Crystal Bridges hosts Culture Hour. This is an opportunity for young professionals from all over NWA to come together in the spirit of the arts and network. The next Culture Hour is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd. Click here to learn more!

 

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IN THIS ISSUE...
Healthy Happy hour
Member Orientation
Rogers Cycling Festival
Ready to Run | Political Candidate Training
Board Service Certification
NWAEL | IMPACT
Team Updates
Membership News

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES


HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR
AT THE VINTAGE FARMER 
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

The Vintage Farmer

2501 SE 14th St., Bentonville 

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

No registration necessary

 

Join us for our July social at The Vintage Farmer. This Healthy Happy Hour will feature shots and samples from NWA's newest organic juice bar. Meet fellow young professionals in a fun, social atmosphere. 

 

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MEMBER ORIENTATION    

presented by

      

   

  

Wednesday, July 8 | 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
Simmons Bank - 2nd Floor
3975 W. New Hope Rd. | Rogers
FREE to attend
Click here to register!
*Please park in back of building and use north entrance*

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 8.  Enjoy food and drinks in a casual, social environment while learning about NWAEL's structure, events and opportunities to get involved with teams and projects.

 

If you have not attended a NWAEL event or participated with the various teams 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.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED     

FOR ROGERS CYCLING FESTIVAL 

       

  

The Greenway & Trails Team is currently seeking volunteers for the Rogers Cycling Festival. Volunteer shifts have been broken up into 3-hour shifts and a variety of jobs are available. No experience is needed; just a great attitude and a smile! Join fellow young professionals as we raise the awareness of the sport of cycling and help get bikes to those who need them! We are seeking volunteers for August 1st and August 2nd. Sign-up for more than one shift if available!
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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 even at the federal level, 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.

 

 

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.


All sessions held at...
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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BOARD SERVICE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
SUMMER SESSION 
 

 

The NWAEL Legacy Team has developed a certification for board service to assist emerging leaders in pursuing leadership and service positions and to create a reputable source for organizations to recruit emerging talent to serve in leadership capacities.

 

Friday, August 21, 2015| 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
University of Arkansas Global Campus
3300 Market Street, Ste. 402 | Rogers
$50 per person
Registration Required 

Click here to register.

 

Program Focuses on Four Key Areas of Board Service
Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders will present its bi-annual board service certification program for emerging leaders on Friday, August 21, 2015 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.

 

Click here for more information and to register!
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NWA EMERGING LEADERS | IMPACT 


  
Kicking Hunger Raises $3000+ for the NWA Food Bank

Special thanks and kuddos to the 10 teams who came out and played in the first ever Kicking Hunger Kickball Tournament. Over $3000 was raised through the event to benefit the NWA Food Bank. The tournament was produced through a partnership with J.B. Hunt Grow, Tyson Young Professionals, Walmart & Sam's The Network, the University of Arkansas Alumni Association and the NWA Emerging Leaders. MedExpress Urgent Care provided the tournament shirts for the participants.
 
        Tournament Winner - HC Entertainment
        Biggest Heart Award - Tyson
        Spirit Award - Arvest: Baller, Baller Bills Y'all


 
 


Member Profile


 

Name: Kathy Sharp
Employer: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.
Length of Time in NWA: 5 years
How long have you been in NWAEL: 4 years    

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

Emerging Leaders has and continues to help me connect in NWA by providing opportunities to engage with others both professionally and personally. I have met new people and forged deeper relationships through various Emerging Leaders programs and activities, a few of which I will mention here.

 

First, Lunch with a Leader has introduced me to and given me the opportunity to learn from various high profile and experienced individuals, including the CEO of Harps and Cindy Davis, who is an Executive Vice President at Sam's Club. These small group lunches provide an ideal setting to learn and ask questions of accomplished leaders. Also, with only 10 to 15 attendees, they are a great opportunity to interact with the other attending Emerging Leaders members.

 

Second, the various social functions, which have included events such as trivia night, a beer and cheese pairing, and a kickball tournament, are great for meeting new people in a relaxed environment. I am continually impressed by how creative and fun these events are and how many people attend.

 

Lastly, I have built deeper relationships by serving on one of the Teams and participating in one of the Mastermind groups. Thanks to connections forged through these Emerging Leaders activities, I have a core group of new friends whom I can reach out to in confidence for advice or brainstorming. There are countless ways to connect and engage through Emerging Leaders; I can't possibly list them all here. If you would like to contract me, I'd be glad to learn about your interests and help you identify Emerging Leaders programs and activities that match with your interests.

 

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, July 17 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:  July 10 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, July 27 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, July 15 (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.

 

The Community Enrichment Team are planning the first-ever Pop-Up NWA event in conjunction with the Rogers Cycling Festival. This living community development demonstration will be held on Saturday, August 1 in downtown Rogers. Contact David Bradley TODAY for more information and how you can participate!  

  

 

   

Next Meeting
Monday, July 20 (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.

 

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