2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
October 10, 11 & 12, 2024
The Westin Kierland - Scottsdale, AZ
6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ
Greetings Friends,
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Select Milk Producers, Inc. Annual Meeting and 30 Year Celebration Reception Dinner. Come join us as we go “Back To Our Roots”, which is family, and celebrate our 30 years! This year, the meeting and celebration is being held in Scottdale, Arizona at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. We encourage all membership to attend and invite those within your organization you feel would benefit from joining.
What's New This Year:
- Room rates for our members and guests will not exceed $225.00 per night within our room block dates. This will be a flat rate for your actual room. (You will still be responsible for all incidentals)
- We have included some navigational buttons on the RSVP, (bottom of this page), to provide more information related to this year's meeting and events. This includes information about the "Open Sessions" Topics and Speakers, Westin Kierland, a link to Book your stay, Dining Options in and around the Westin Kierland, and the Childcare Services that are being offered. We do recommend that you book your dining reservations as soon as possible!
- The Childcare Services will be offered for the two days of meetings, October 10 & 11. There is no cost to you for this service. Click Here or the navigation button for more information on this service.
- Activities for children during the 30 Year Celebration Reception & Dinner on October 11.
- We have added an extra day of celebration in honor of our 30th year, Saturday, October 12. Come to the Family Cook Out with us!
AGENDA
OCTOBER 9:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting (Executive Committee Only)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Board Meeting (Board Members Only)
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Informal Welcome Reception, for those who want a spot to meet up before heading out to enjoy one of the many fine restaurants in the area. (Open to All)
OCTOBER 10:
(Childcare Service Offered on this day until 5:30 PM)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Board Meeting (Board Members Only)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Educational and Informational "Open Sessions" (Open to All) Click the link button at the bottom of the page for more detailed information. Limited Seating in each session
- Fearmongering for “Likes” - How to Tell the Truth and Your Dairy Story by Tara VanderDussen
- Are You Prepared? Engaging, Educating and De-Escalating in Unexpected Situations by Ray Kerins & Dan Childs
- Running a Family Business by Betsy Erdelyi, Managing Director at BMO Harris Bank
- Federal Orders by Chris Allen
- CDFSW Customers & World Markets by Numidia
- DMI Market Trends by Paul Ziemnisky
- The New World of Biosecurity by Dr. Brandon Treichler
- Operating Select 101 by Various Select Staff - Optional Session to run at 3:30 PM
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Luncheon on the Terrace (Open to All)
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Member Meet & Greet (Open to All) – A place to mingle and meet up with other members before heading out to find a great place to eat.
OCTOBER 11:
(Childcare Service Offered on this day until 5:30 PM)
6:30 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast on the Terrace - (Open to All)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Annual Membership Meeting - (Membership)
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Luncheon on the Terrace - (Open to All)
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM 30 Year Celebration Reception & Dinner at Marshall's Outpost - (Open to All)
OCTOBER 12:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Marshall's Outpost Hang Out, Meet Up - (Open to All) - A place to hang out, relax or meet up before heading off on an adventure.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 30 Year Celebration Family Cook Out at Marshall's Outpost - (Open to All) - A family style cook out for lunch
All Day Enjoy a mini adventure exploring what is available at the Westin Kierland; Golf, Pickleball, Spa, Lazy River, Flow Rider and Pool. Or head out to explore one of the many Scottsdale/Phoenix area attractions. We have set aside some morning Tee Times on a first come, first served basis, as well as reserved some Pickleball courts on the same basis. Details in the RSVP. All of these options are "ON YOUR OWN".
RSVP – (Required)
We are requiring EVERYONE TO RSVP for this meeting, even if you do not plan to attend.
FOR BEST RESULTS, please open the RSVP on a computer and not a mobile device.
To help us better manage our counts for this event, please RSVP and book your hotel rooms at your earliest opportunity.
RSVP by September 6, 2024, this is the cutoff date for all RSVP and Hotel Reservations.
Questions?
If you have any questions, or need assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting Craig Card, [email protected] (214) 568-9000 xt 1503 or Lauren Long, [email protected] (214) 568-9000 xt 1209 OR you can reply to the original RSVP Email.