Members cultivate connections.

NAMA's major focus this year is membership. Take a look below to see which members are cultivating their connections.

Sue Derscheid, American Soybean Association recruited Kathy Grunz.

Terry Reilly, IFT Publications recruited Bob Pokorny.

Eric Spell, AgCareers.com / Angela Bendorf Jamison, Communicopia recruited Erika Brandt.

Doug Fricke, Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau recruited Melinda Berte.

Katie Lukens, AdFarm recruited Bob Daws.

Michele Egan, Merial recruited Amanda McAvoy.

The NAMA Advocate program, launched in September, was created to increase membership. The goal of these members is to advocate for the organization. In the October issue we ran a list of the first members to sign up. This month we have two new advocates:

Angela Bendorf Jamison, Communicopia Kim Lang, DTN

If you're interested in becoming a NAMA Advoeate you'll receive all the materials you need. In return, you'll receive recognition in publications and at conferences. In addition, you will also be invited to the 1st Timer/Leader Reception at the annual conference. Contact 913-491-6500 or [e-mail] or visit www.nama.org/advocate for more details. Start advocating today!