The Coeur d'Alene Resort hosts ARA's Fall Board & Committee Meeting
All members of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) are invited to attend to learn more about the association's public policy efforts, member services and conference planning in the Committee and Board of Directors meetings.
New this year: ARAPAC Bourbon & Banter Whiskey Tasting
This meeting is hosted and sponsored by:

Hotel room block rate still available by phone!
Although the ARA room block deadline has passed, the hotel may still be honoring the reduced room rate.
To try to take advantage of this rate, please contact the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s Reservations Department at 888-965-6542 and mention the Agricultural Retailers Association.
AGENDA
| Monday, October 9, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | *This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee. Boardroom 2 - 7th floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Join the ARA Executive Committee and Policy Staff to share your love for ARA's Political Action Committee (ARAPAC) and whiskey on the Coeur d'Alene Resort Terrace Rooftop Lounge. Each participant will taste 4 one-ounce samplings of whiskey. Once you have tasted all samples, select the one you prefer and the beverage attendant will make the perfect Manhattan or Old Fashion to enjoy the views and networking with industry colleagues. Food will be served during the event. Attire for this meeting is business casual. Tickets are sold separately. Click HERE to learn more and purchase tickets before the event reaches capacity. Note: Personal funds must be used to purchase tickets for this event. This event is not considered a charity event. *TERMS & CONDITIONS: By purchasing a ticket to this event, I affirmatively accept membership to the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) in my personal capacity, separate from any membership or association to ARA that may be extended to me through any business or corporation. I understand and agree to join ARA’s Leaders of Industry category separate from any entity other than myself as outlined by the ARA bylaws. I have read and fully understand ARA’s bylaws and fully accept and agree the terms and sanctions outlined therein. Information on ARAPAC and Leaders of Industry can be found here. Thank you to event sponsors:
Lakeview Terrace North | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM | Sponsored by
Bay 6 - Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Learn more about the public policy and ARAPAC efforts by ARA. The ARAPAC is the ARA Political Action Committee, which serves as a powerful tool in advocating for the ag retail industry's interests on Capitol Hill. ARAPAC funds are used to support the members of Congress and candidates running for office who are supporters of our industry. Bay 2 - Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Learn more about the planning of the annual ARA Conference & Expo. If you have experience or interest in event planning, join this meeting! Bay 3 - Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Sponsored by
Bay 6 - Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Learn more about the slate of services available to ARA members. If you have ideas about services or programs that could support our industry, join this meeting! The Shore Room | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | *This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Investment Committee. Boardroom 2 - 7th floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | *This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Nominating Committee. Boardroom 2 - 7th floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | *This is by invitation only and is limited to members of the Board of Directors and their guests. Enjoy the waters on a private cruise boat with comfortable, climate-controlled cruise boats featuring double decks for optimal sightseeing, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, full-service bars, coastguard-certified captains, and friendly crews. Sponsored by
Board/Boardwalk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Sponsored by
Bay 1 - Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | All attendees are invited to observe the ARA Board of Directors meeting. Bay 2-3 - Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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