ZION UMC CHOIR PERFORMS AT SUNDAY MORNING'S INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAM
February 10, 2020
During Sunday morning's Inspirational Program, the Zion United Methodist Church's (UMC) Saints of Submission choir members (pictured above) performed a capella for program attendees.

Following the performance, UMC Music Director Dennis Cooper shared some motivational words, reminding attendees to build strong roots and create strong foundations to carry home with them following their week in Las Vegas.

Zion UMC is also home to a community garden, which was created through a 2016 NACD and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Urban Agriculture Conservation (UAC) Grant. On Friday, NACD's Executive Board and staff helped place pavers at the garden as part of this year's service project (pictured below).

To view photos from yesterday morning's program, visit NACD's Flickr webpage.
INNOVATION FAIR
KICKS OFF WITH
VIP EVENT
Yesterday, the National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP) Innovation Fair at this year's Conservation Expo kicked off with a VIP Event sponsored by Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN Truterra.

Jason Weller (pictured above), Senior Director of Sustainability with Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN greeted attendees, remarking on the exciting progress of conservation within the agriculture community.

"It's exciting to be back where it all started," he said. "Today, we need to recognize and support conservation efforts more than ever, and it starts with the work of conservation districts."

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Matt Lohr and NACD President Tim Palmer were also in attendance, welcoming expo visitors. The Innovation Fair, which is part of this year's Conservation Expo, showcases organizations and companies whose innovations help support conservation delivery.

The expo will be open today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:15 to 5:00 p.m., and will include an opportunity to network with conservation partners and learn about the newest technologies and most relevant issues affecting natural resources management and conservation districts.

To learn more and view the full list of exhibitors, visit NACD's 2020 Annual Meeting Conservation Expo webpage.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES
  • Monday morning's Opening General Session begins at 8:00 a.m. in the Gold/Platinum room.
  • Following the general session, this year's Leadership Luncheon begins at 12:00 p.m. in the Gold/Platinum room. Please have your name tag with you, as it will gain you access to the luncheon.
  • Today's breakout sessions will go from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. Be sure to check out the program for descriptions on each session.
  • The NCF Live Action begins with a happy hour at 6:00 p.m., sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. The auction starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Gold/Platinum room. Haven't donated your item yet? Please bring it by the auction donation booth in the Grand Salon by noon today! This year's auction will once again feature the Draw Down, where you'll have the chance to win $500, so don't forget to bring your twenties!

Additional information can be found on NACD's Annual webpage or by clicking the link below.
2020 NACD Annual Meeting Kicks Off
in Las Vegas
Yesterday, NACD kicked off the 74th Annual Meeting with an opening reception featuring this year's exhibitors at the Conservation Expo.

Check out the NACD 2020 Annual Meeting Newsroom for access to photos, press releases and presentations as they become available throughout the meeting. On the page, you'll also find a template press release, which you can utilize when you return home from Las Vegas.
NACD Announces
2019 Photo, Poster Contest Winners
On Sunday, Feb. 9, NACD Auxiliary President Karen Smart announced the winners of the 2019 Photo Contest and 2019 Poster Contest during NACD's 2020 Annual Meeting Inspirational Program, sponsored by Warner Ranch.

“This year’s contest winners captured the beauty and importance of our natural resources and those who work to preserve them,”  Smart said .

To view the complete list of winners, including links to the winning submissions, visit NACD's Annual Meeting Newsroom.
Don't Miss Out:
Download NACD's App
Make sure to download NACD’s free mobile app to keep up-to-date with Annual Meeting events!

Available in the  Apple Store  and  Google Play Store , the NACD app contains links to the annual meeting program, speaker bios, breakout session descriptions, exhibitor booth information, live auction catalog and more.

Enable push notifications to get last minute alerts on room changes, reminders of upcoming events and the latest annual meeting information you need to know.
Submit Your Photos for the Smiling Faces Reel
Have you been taking photos during the 2020 NACD Annual Meeting? We want to see them!

Email them to us at nacdnews@nacdnet.org or tag us at @NACDConserve on social media to submit your photos. These photos will be displayed during Tuesday evening's Appreciation Banquet.

Tickets for the banquet are still available for purchase at the registration booth in the Grand Salon, which will be open today from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Questions?
The registration desk is open in the Grand Salon from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. today. Stop by for questions, tickets and more!
Thank you to our meeting sponsors!