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.
AGENDA
Meeting times and locations are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | *This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee. Exeter Room (Conference Center) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tickets are sold separately. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. Join us in support of ARAPAC at a 5-star event on the rooftop of the historic Peabody Hotel. Enjoy great networking, make lifelong memories, and support ARA's ongoing efforts to expand our industry's political voice through a financially strong ARAPAC. Don't miss out on the drink of the night, the Peabody Signature Jack Daniel's Peach Sour! This event is sponsored by 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. Peabody Rooftop and Skyway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Sponsored by Forest Room (Mezzanine Level) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Learn more about ARA's public policy and ARAPAC efforts. 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. Venetian Room (Mezzanine Level) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Learn more about the planning of the annual ARA Conference & Expo. If you have experience or interest in event planning, join this meeting! Landsdowne Room (Conference Center) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Sponsored by Forest Room (Mezzanine Level) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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! Landsdowne Room (Conference Center) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | *This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Audit and Investment Committees. Alonzo Locke Room (Mezzanine Level) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | *This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Nominating Committee. Alonzo Locke Room (Mezzanine Level) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | This event is open to all ARA member attendees. RSVP will be required closer to the event. Reception is sponsored by
Dinner is sponsored by Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous (Off-Site) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6:45 AM - 7:45 AM | Sponsored by Forest Room (Mezzanine Level) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | All attendees are invited to observe the ARA Board of Directors meeting. Venetian Room (Mezzanine Level) |
Hotel Room Block
The historic Peabody Memphis is the host hotel of this year's Fall Board and Committee Meetings. Reservations made after the room block deadline on Aug. 23 will be accepted on a space-available basis, and the rate of $245 plus applicable taxes per night, depending on accommodations is not guaranteed.
Click below to make your reservations or call 1-800-PEABODY to book your accomodations.
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