Tentative
Schedule for 2006 NGFA Convention (Subject to Change) |
| Saturday, March 4, 2006 |
| 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Southern Plantation Oyster Roast/Pig Pickin' (Sponsored by QuickFarm) |
| Sunday, March 5, 2006 |
| 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
Executive Committee (Closed Session) |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation - for former NGFA Presidents only) |
| 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Trade Rules Committee |
| 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Open Committee Meetings
- Country Elevator Committee
- Internation Trade/Agriculture Policy Committee
- Marketing & Business Development Committee
|
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Open Committee Meetings
- Risk Management Committee
- "Rail Fuel Surcharges and Service" Open Forum
- "Biotechnology" & "Third-Party Inspection at Export" Open Forum
|
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Chicago Board of Trade Welcome Reception |
| Monday, March 6, 2006 |
| 6:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Market News and Information |
| 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Idea Exchange Continental Breakfast |
| 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Waterborne Commerce Committee |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Rail Arbitration Rules Committee |
| 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Grand Opening General Session |
| 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
NGFF Classic Golf Tournament - Patriots Point Golf Club |
| Afternoon |
Tours |
| 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Idea Exchange Continental Breakfast |
| Evening |
Open for Private Receptions and Dinners |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2006 |
| 6:00 a.m. - Noon |
Market News and Information |
| 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Idea Exchange Continental Breakfast |
| 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Committee Meetings
- Arbitration Appeals Panel
- Feed Legislative/Regulatory Affairs Committee; Feed Manufacturing/Technology Committee; and Animal Agriculture Committee
- Marketing & Business Development Committee
|
| 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
General Session |
| Afternoon |
Tours |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Board of Directors Meeting |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Closing Banquet & Entertainment |
