Wednesday, May 15, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
8:00 – 12:00 noon NAFD Board of Directors Meeting | Breakfast at 8am; Meeting at 9am – Buena Vista
1:00 – 4:30 pm NAFD QuickChat: Top-to-Top Sessions – South Terrace
Set-Up table between 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
1:00 – 4:30 pm Registration – South Terrace Arcade
Arriving after 4:30 pm? Pick up your name tag at the Welcome Reception & Dinner
NETWORKING PROGRAM
6:00 – 7:00 pm New Member Reception (By Invitation Only) – Beach Pavilion at South Pool
7:00 – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception, Dinner & Music – Beach Pavilion at South Pool
Thursday, May 16, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
7:30 – 8:30 am Business Program Members Breakfast – South Terrace
8:30 – 9:00 am General Session – King Charles Ballroom
9:00 -9:15 am BREAK
9:15 – 10:15 am Economic Outlook
Scott Colbert, EVP & Director of Fixed Income & Chief Economist – Commerce Bank
10:15 -10:30 am BREAK
10:30 – 11:30 am “Guarding the Grain: Modern Cybersecurity Challenges”
Jim Bearce, Vice President Professional Services – AccessIT Group
NETWORKING PROGRAM
9:30 – 10:15 am Significant Others Breakfast with Magic, Comedy & Mentalism – South Terrace
10:15 – 11:00 am “Star Newman” performance
1:30 – 3:30 pm Beach Activities: Volleyball, Cornhole & Beach Games
7:00 – 10:00 pm Reception, Buffet Dinner & Music – “Toes in the Sand” – North Beach
Friday, May 17, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
7:30 - 8:30 am Business Program Members Breakfast – South Terrace
8:30 - 9:00 am NAW: The Value of Membership for NAFD – King Charles Ballroom
John Peter, Chief Corporate Relations Officer NAW
9:00 – 10:00 am A Complaint Free World: How to Turn Complainers into Collaborators
Will Bowen, Founder of the Complaint FreeⓇ movement
10:00 – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 am Q&A and Book Signing of A Complaint Free World
NETWORKING PROGRAM
Afternoon Golf Tournament at The Bayou Club (transportation will be provided)
12:00 noon Lunch – Golfers Only at Course | 1:00 pm – Shotgun Start
Evening Dinner on Your Own
Saturday, May 18, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
8:00 – 9:00 am Business Program Members Breakfast – South Terrace
9:00 – 11:20 noon General Session – King Charles Ballroom
9:00 – 10:00 am Commodity Outlook
Dan Manternach, Senior Agricultural Economist - Commstock Investments
10:00 – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 – 11:20 am General Meeting
Board of Directors Report (Chairman of the Board)
Standing Committee Reports (Respective Chairs)
Nominating Committee & Election of Officers & Board of Directors
11:25 am Board of Directors Meeting
NETWORKING PROGRAM
Afternoon Afternoon on Your Own
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception – Courtyard (Awards & Presentations Announced at 6:45 pm)
7:00 pm “Black & White Casino Night” – Grand Ballroom (Prize Winners Announced at 9:45 pm)
Backup for inclement weather for outdoor evening events is TBA; Times and events subject to change.
BUSINESS PROGRAM
8:00 – 12:00 noon NAFD Board of Directors Meeting | Breakfast at 8am; Meeting at 9am – Buena Vista
1:00 – 4:30 pm NAFD QuickChat: Top-to-Top Sessions – South Terrace
Set-Up table between 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
1:00 – 4:30 pm Registration – South Terrace Arcade
Arriving after 4:30 pm? Pick up your name tag at the Welcome Reception & Dinner
NETWORKING PROGRAM
6:00 – 7:00 pm New Member Reception (By Invitation Only) – Beach Pavilion at South Pool
7:00 – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception, Dinner & Music – Beach Pavilion at South Pool
Thursday, May 16, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
7:30 – 8:30 am Business Program Members Breakfast – South Terrace
8:30 – 9:00 am General Session – King Charles Ballroom
9:00 -9:15 am BREAK
9:15 – 10:15 am Economic Outlook
Scott Colbert, EVP & Director of Fixed Income & Chief Economist – Commerce Bank
10:15 -10:30 am BREAK
10:30 – 11:30 am “Guarding the Grain: Modern Cybersecurity Challenges”
Jim Bearce, Vice President Professional Services – AccessIT Group
NETWORKING PROGRAM
9:30 – 10:15 am Significant Others Breakfast with Magic, Comedy & Mentalism – South Terrace
10:15 – 11:00 am “Star Newman” performance
1:30 – 3:30 pm Beach Activities: Volleyball, Cornhole & Beach Games
7:00 – 10:00 pm Reception, Buffet Dinner & Music – “Toes in the Sand” – North Beach
Friday, May 17, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
7:30 - 8:30 am Business Program Members Breakfast – South Terrace
8:30 - 9:00 am NAW: The Value of Membership for NAFD – King Charles Ballroom
John Peter, Chief Corporate Relations Officer NAW
9:00 – 10:00 am A Complaint Free World: How to Turn Complainers into Collaborators
Will Bowen, Founder of the Complaint FreeⓇ movement
10:00 – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 am Q&A and Book Signing of A Complaint Free World
NETWORKING PROGRAM
Afternoon Golf Tournament at The Bayou Club (transportation will be provided)
12:00 noon Lunch – Golfers Only at Course | 1:00 pm – Shotgun Start
Evening Dinner on Your Own
Saturday, May 18, 2024
BUSINESS PROGRAM
8:00 – 9:00 am Business Program Members Breakfast – South Terrace
9:00 – 11:20 noon General Session – King Charles Ballroom
9:00 – 10:00 am Commodity Outlook
Dan Manternach, Senior Agricultural Economist - Commstock Investments
10:00 – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 – 11:20 am General Meeting
Board of Directors Report (Chairman of the Board)
Standing Committee Reports (Respective Chairs)
Nominating Committee & Election of Officers & Board of Directors
11:25 am Board of Directors Meeting
NETWORKING PROGRAM
Afternoon Afternoon on Your Own
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception – Courtyard (Awards & Presentations Announced at 6:45 pm)
7:00 pm “Black & White Casino Night” – Grand Ballroom (Prize Winners Announced at 9:45 pm)
Backup for inclement weather for outdoor evening events is TBA; Times and events subject to change.
- The NAFD does not serve or permit consumption of alcohol by members and guests under 21 years of age.
- Member registration fees include three continental breakfasts, 3 cocktail networking events, 3 dinners & evening events with entertainment, 3 business/educational sessions with speakers. Friday evening dinner and all lunches are on your own for your leisure or to meet and network with your friends and associates. Spouses/Companions are welcome to attend business sessions and their registration fees include, 3 cocktail networking events, 3 dinners & evening events with entertainment and one morning event.
- Guest fees for individual events are determined based upon the actual cost of food & beverage, including service charges and taxes, if applicable. Resorts charge the same meal rate for every person in attendance at a meal regardless of age. The NAFD establishes a rate per event for adults and for children below drinking age. If not pre-registered for an event, an invoice will be emailed.