2018 IASCOE Convention and MWA Rally

March 22-24, 2018

Des Moines Marriott

Downtown Des Moines

COME ENJOY THE IOWA HOSPITALITY AND VISIT WITH FRIENDS FROM

ACROSS THE MWA!

INVITATION!

Name:

Guest Name:

State:

Email:

Amount Enclosed:

Checks Payable to IASCOE

Return To: Mary Roberts

51814 Little Clear Lake Road

Albert City, Iowa 50510-8610

Registration for IASCOE Convention and NASCOE Midwest Area Rally

Location: Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines, Iowa

IASCOE Convention – Thursday, March 22, 2018 $10 Thursday Only NASCOE/IASCOE/IACS/IASE Members- Includes meeting materials,

morning coffee, and afternoon break

$10 Thursday Evening Activities NASCOE/IASCOE/IACS/IASE Members - Includes Hospitality with

light snacks/appetizers. Bean bag tourney and/or a Scavenger Hunt in the Sky Walks of

downtown Des Moines

$10 Spouse/Guest of Member will attend Thursday evening activities

Scavenger Hunt (check if participating)

NASCOE Midwest Area Rally – Friday, March 23 – Saturday, March 24, 2018 $45 Member

Thursday Evening Activities - Includes Hospitality with light snacks/appetizers.

Bean bag tourney and/or a Scavenger Hunt in the Sky Walks of downtown Des Moines

Friday AM Breakfast

Friday Evening Hospitality, light meal, LIVE BAND- Farm Rock (Country/Classic Rock)

(silent and live auction to benefit the scholarship funds)

$15 Spouse/Guest of Member

Thursday Evening Activities

Friday AM Breakfast

Friday Evening Activities

**Cash concessions will be available for purchase during lunch break Thursday & Friday** ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Attending Both IASCOE and MWA?

$50 Member (all inclusive)

$20 Spouse/Guest (all inclusive)

MAKE ROOM RESERVATIONS @ Des Moines Marriott Downtown

700 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA, 50309

Phone: (515) 245-5500

A block of rooms have been reserved under the group:

IASCOE MWA18 (Valid until February 28, 2018 @ $109/per night)

Deadline to Mail Registrations - March 10, 2018

after March 10th register at the door

DRAFT IASCOE/MWA Rally Agenda

IASCOE Convention Agenda- Thursday, March 22, 2018

8:00AM Registration Starts

9:00AM Emblems Store Opens

Vendors Set Up

10:00AM Pledge of Allegiance

Opening remarks by IASCOE, SED, STC Committee

10:30AM Benefit / Legislation Updates

Legislative & Benefits Updates: Steve Luke, Iowa Chairperson

NASCOE Updates:

President Dennis Ray

MWA Alternate Executive and Legislative Co-Chair Jackson Jones

NAFEC: Mary Roberts

Introduction of Committees (include membership promo)

11:30AM Committee Meetings

11:45AM Past Presidents Luncheon (location?)

12:00PM Lunch – concessions available

1:00PM Committee Reports

1:15PM Dillard Financial Solutions- benefits training

2:00PM STO Question / Answer Roundtable (approximately 30 minutes each)

Production Adjustment/Price Support/NAP/Disaster

Conservation/Compliance

Farm Loan Programs

Admin/HR/SED/STC

4:30PM Sick Leave Awards and Recognition

*5:00PM Social Hour, Windows Room (bar and light appetizers

*7:00PM Scavenger Hunt in the Sky Walk

*times are subject to change

Friday, March 23, 2018 – Salon A - D 7:00 AM Registration Begins

8:00AM Welcome to Iowa – Amanda DeJong, State Executive Director Invocation Presentation of Colors –

Pledge of Alliance Introduction of Guests/Remarks

8:30AM Roll Call of Delegates Jennifer Comer, IASCOE President

8:45AM Introduction of Iowa State Committee & Midwest Area State Executive Directors

9:00AM Iowa State FSA Committee

9:30AM WDC, Acting FSA Administrator

10:00AM WDC, Acting Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs 10:30AM NASCOE President 11:00AM NASCOE Vice President, Or Other NASCOE invitee (or MWA SED Updates by State) 11:15 AM Message from MWA Executive, and MWA Alternate Executive

Chris Hare & Jackson Jones

11:45AM Dillard Financial Solutions Update

12:00PM LUNCH –

1:00PM Q & A Session with DAFO, DAFP, & NASCOE (SED’s?)

2:00PM NASCOE Legislative Report and PAC, Kay Lumsden

2:30PM Bob Braden, NAFEC Secretary / Treasurer

2:45PM RASCOE Representative 3:00 PM JM Marketing Update

3:15PM Retirement Training with Dillard Financial Solutions, Inc.

5:00PM Adjournment

Friday Evening, March 23, 2018 5:30 PM – Dinner & Scholarship Auction – Des Moines Exhibit Hall 8:00 PM- Band – Farm Rock SEE BAND Flyer Below! 12:00AM

Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 7:30AM Registration

8:00AM Leadership Training – Waterloo Room - State Presidents and Vice Presidents Chris Hare, MWA Exec and Jackson Jones MWA Alt Exec 8:30 AM Reconvene MWA Rally – Salon A – D

Welcome (Chris Hare, MWA Exec) Presentation of Awards & Scholarship

9:00AM 2018 National Convention- South Dakota

9:15AM 2019 National Convention- Kansas

9:30AM FSA Hot Topic (USDA Re-Organization, Bridges to Opportunity, Workload, Staffing)

10:00AM President Reports

10:45AM Committee Break-Out Sessions

11:00AM MWA Committee Reports Awards Benefits Scholarship / Emblems Legislative

Membership NAFEC Negotiations Programs

Publicity

11:45AM Candidacy Announcements New Business 12:00PM Adjournment

Who doesn’t want to win some cash? In past years, prior to the National

Convention in 2016, we always had a “cash raffle” to help with the convention

costs by giving everyone a chance at winning some cash. The IASCOE board is

bringing the raffle back this year and YOU could be a winner! Tickets are $1 per

ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. Cash prizes are 1-$200 prize, 1-$100 prize and 4-$25

prizes. Tickets are available from any IASCOE Director and can be purchased at

the convention as well.

IASCOE will be having a Spirits Raffle with proceeds going into the general fund to help defray the cost of convention. We are asking each county to donate a spirit to help the cause. Some ideas could include whiskey, wine, rum chata, schnapps, 6 pack of craft beers, etc. In the past

we have kept with the “Made in Iowa” theme and that is still encouraged, but this year we are going to keep it interesting and open it up to all spirits. Raffle tickets will be sold at

convention. Please contact Mary Roberts @ 712.297.7528 Ext 200 to arrange a pick up or deliver to IASCOE Convention March 22.

The IASCOE scholarship auction is a big part of the convention. This year, we

are fortunate to be hosting the Midwest Area Convention immediately following

the IASCOE Convention. The bonus of hosting the MWA Convention is that in

addition to our contributions to the auction, the other states will also bring items

for auction. All proceeds from the auction will be split between IASCOE (75%)

and NASCOE (25%). This auction benefits our children, grandchildren and

members as they further their education.

We challenge each office to provide something for the auction. We will be

having both a SILENT and a LIVE Auction. Be creative- jewelry, home-crafted

items, themed items, specialty items from your area; the possibilities are

endless! We have a very “special” auctioneer and are confident that it should be

a fun-filled and profitable event.

If you are unable to attend the auction and have an item to donate, but can’t find

a way to get it there; contact a director and we will help you get it to the

convention. Once you have an item, take a photo of it and submit to one of the

auction chairmen so it can be posted on Share-point. If you see something you

wish to bid on and can’t attend, connect with someone who would be willing to

bid for you!

This is a very fun way to raise funds for our scholarships. Remember that ALL

money raised goes towards the scholarship fund.

1. sel·fie [ˈselfē]

NOUN informal

selfies (plural noun) · selfy (noun)

a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken

with a smartphone or webcam

“Selfie” Skywalk Scavenger Hunt

Join in the 2018 IASCOE fun!

Are you heading to IASCOE this year? How familiar are you with downtown Des Moines? The

Downtown Marriott, where the convention is being held, is directly connected to a four-mile-long

skywalk, which gives visitors the ability to walk to hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and more!

We wanted a fun way to show you what the downtown area has to offer, so in conjunction with Catch Des

Moines, we will be having a “Selfie” Scavenger Hunt Thursday evening, March 22nd, during hospitality.

Participants will be randomly grouped into teams of five. Each team will be provided with a map, a clue

card, and their very own selfie stick. The first team to return with all of their group selfies, in front of the

correct skywalk points, wins! There will be cash prizes, as well as a bonus prize for the team with the best

group selfie!

The hunt will take approximately one hour, and will showcase some of Downtown Des Moines’ historic

buildings, as well as some of the new construction. You’ll see the lobby of the brand new, extremely

elegant, Downtown Hilton, as well as finding the Court Avenue Brewing Company, where they are

known for their handcrafted brews and house root beers.

Teams will be limited, so if you think you would like to participate in this

event, please email daniellesidles@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to send in

your registration! We look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s

convention!

www.farmrockband.com

MWA Rally Entertainment: Friday, March 23rd

8 pm to Midnight! Farm Rock Bio:

Farm Rock was formed in 2011 as a top 40 Country Rock Band act playing well known

original songs and the all around radio experience. Current members include Veteran

Nashville performer and front man Kendal Onermier, Lead guitar player Ryan Van Arkel,

Bass Player Kurt Oberneier and drummer Jeff Rients. Live sound provided by Kevin

Obernier and the digital experience. The band is well known for its 4 hour plus shows

without a break, often leading late into the night and always on key. The band always has a

big schedule coming up with Fairs and signature Clubs in the region. Members of the Farm

Rock Band have played many times with country greats Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Brad

Paisley, Phil Vassar and many others. Like them on FACEBOOK and visit the website.

They are looking forward to playing for our group!

Come on and get Farm Rocked!

RECOMMENDED PARKING FOR CONVENTION!

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