New York State Agri-business Association

PO Box 268
Macedon, NY 14502
ph: 315-986-9320
fax: 315-986-8534
jmarvin@rochester.rr.com

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2012 Annual Meeting

January 10, 2012

Woodcliffe Hotel, Fairport, NY

199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 585-248-4845

"Agronomics and Technology"

January 10, 2012-

8:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

9:00 a.m. Weather and Its Impact- Mark Mclean, Channel 13 WHAM Meteorologist, 1.0 CCA Credit in Crop Management

10:00 a.m. New Technology for Sustaining Soil Fertility- Tom Bruulsema, IPNI,

1.0 CCA Credit in NM

11:00 a.m. Critical Issues in the Seed Industry- Fred Mohr, ASA

1.0 CCA Credit in Pesticide Management

Noon Lunch

1:00 p.m. NYSABA Business Meeting & NY Farm Bureau Legislative Update-

0.5 CCA Credit in Professional Development

1:30 p.m. Cornell Reports- Quirine Ketterings, Russ Hahn, Bill Cox

2.0 CCA Credits in Pest Management and 1.0 Credit in Soil and Water

3:10 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m. DEC Report- Scott Menrath, NYSDEC Bureau of Pesticides

1.0 CCA Credits in Pest Management

4:30 p.m. Break -Adjourn to Hotel Lounge

5:15 p.m. Keynote Address "Coaching Kids"- D.D. Lewis- PotashCorp

The former NFL linebacker appeared in five Super Bowl finals, and won two, now educates students on the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse through PotashCorp's Community Outreach program.

Lewis played 13 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys but following retirement, addiction to drugs and alcohol spiraled out of control. Lewis quickly lost everything and everyone important to him.

He tackled the greatest challenge of his life, overcame his addictions and put his life back together. Now as Manager, Customer Relations, for PotashCorp, the world’s largest fertilizer enterprise, he motivates students to make the right decisions in their lives and take responsibility for their actions.

Hotel- Hotel accommodations are not included in annual meeting registration. The overnight rate is $94 per night. Tell them you are with NYS Agri-business. The closest airport is Rochester International.

Sponsorship

Profits from the Annual Meeting are used to fund association legislative and educational efforts throughout the year. Please support NYSABA by becoming a Sponsor. There's a level for everyone.

Chrome- ($100)

Program Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Event Schedule program. Logo to be provided by the company in digital format by January 2, 2012.

Silver- ($250)

Exhibitor space including one table in meeting room for a display.
Program Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Event Schedule program. Logo to be provided by the company in digital format by January 2, 2012. AND logo at registration desk. This is a tabletop space for a company logo to be provided by the company in 4” x 6” size.
Does not include registration for the meeting nor meals.

Gold- ($500)

Exhibitor space including one table in meeting room for a display.
Program Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Event Schedule program. Logo to be provided by the company in digital format by January 2, 2012. AND logo at registration desk. This is tabletop space for a company logo to be provided by the company in 4” x 6” size.
Podium Speaking Time of 5 minutes will be given to the sponsor to use as they wish during the program.
Does not include registration for the meeting nor meals.

Platinum- ($1,000 )

Exhibitor space including one table in meeting room for a display.
Program Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Event Schedule program. Logo to be provided by the company in digital format by January 2, 2012. AND logo at registration desk. This is tabletop space for a company logo to be provided by the company in 4” x 6” size.
Dinner Banquet Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Dinner Banquet Program and Podium Speaking Time of 10 minutes to use as they wish during the Banquet.
PowerPoint on display during Coffee Break. A slide show by their company will be displayed in the coffee break/exhibitor room throughout one coffee break. Please provide the slide show in digital format before January 2, 2012.
Platinum sponsorship includes one registration for the annual meeting and meeting provided meals.

Corporate Sponsor- ($2500)

Exhibitor space including one table in meeting room for a display.
Program Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Event Schedule program. Logo to be provided by the company in digital format by January 2, 2012. AND logo at registration desk. This is tabletop space for a company logo to be provided by the company in 4” x 6” size.
Dinner Banquet Recognition. This includes a company logo in the Dinner Banquet Program and Podium Speaking Time of 10 minutes to use as they wish during the Banquet.
PowerPoint on display during Coffee Break. A slide show by their company will be displayed in the coffee break/exhibitor room throughout one coffee break. Please provide the slide show in digital format before January 2, 2012.
Corporate sponsorship includes two registration for the annual meeting and meeting provided meals.

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PO Box 268
Macedon, NY 14502
ph: 315-986-9320
fax: 315-986-8534
jmarvin@rochester.rr.com