October 2018
Generation Next Board nominations close Nov. 2
Have you been considering ramping up your involvement in Generation Next, or are you looking into leadership development opportunities for yourself ?

Generation Next's Board of Governors has an open seat for a Governor at Large. Interested parties must be members of Generation Next. To nominate or self-nominate, please email Generation Next Treasurer Michael Thompson,  mthompson@readingbody.comPlease indicate your interest by Friday, November 2.
Be hungry: Identify your motivating factors and keep growing
By Melissa Bergkamp, Generation Next Governor-at-Large
DewEze Mfg.

What motivates you personally and professionally? What pushes you forward, pushes you to improve? Do you hunger for success, fulfillment, faith, financial stability, physical strength and endurance or personal growth?

With thousands of resources, books and how-tos on motivation, keeping it simple always speaks to me best. Recently I came across a mental health article from Men’s Journal highlighting four tips to stay motivated.
Professional development and networking opportunities
Upcoming webinars
Wednesday, November 28: Make sure you're ready for what's ahead - new model year changes and implications for body builders
NTEA's Bob Raybuck will recap key information presented by leading OEMs at the 2018 Truck Product Conference. Learn more

Thursday, December 13: Corporate compensation strategy development and implementation
Brian Walby, Ph.D., CCP, president, Walby & Associates is onboard to address major topics regarding effective development and implementation of a compelling corporate strategy as a key component within your corporation's strategic plan. Learn more

Thursday, January 17: Market dynamics influencing the work truck industry in 2019
NTEA's Steve Lating-Kasper will review key factors affecting the commercial vehicle market in the year ahead Brian Walby, Ph.D., CCP, president, Walby & Associates is onboard to address major topics regarding effective development and implementation of a compelling corporate strategy as a key component within your corporation's strategic plan. Learn more

Take5 at WTS19
Tuesday, March 5 from 5-6 p.m.
Join us at an exclusive reception sponsored by Generation Next where you will meet, network and talk shop with like-minded professionals. Learn more
Welcome, Kevin!
Welcome to NTEA Generation Next, Kevin Sumrak. Kevin is a product manager at Supreme - a Wabash National Company (Goshen, Indiana).

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Be heard
What motivates you?
Success
Fulfillment
Faith
Financial stability
Physical strength and endurance
Personal growth
... or something else? Keep the conversation going in the Generation Next Facebook group.
Referrals welcome
Generation Next provides professional development opportunities to its members - employees of NTEA member companies who have less than 10 years' work truck industry experience. If you would like to recommend a colleague for membership, complete and return the  application. Or share our presentation.