102nd Annual NNGA Meeting - 2011
Conference Sponsors
July 17 - 21, 2011 - Logan, Utah
The 102nd Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association will be held at Utah State University in Logan, Utah from July 17 to July 21, 2011. Presentations and meetings will take place at the Eccles Conference Center at the heart of the USU campus, overlooking scenic Cache Valley, Utah. On-campus housing will be available, located within easy walking distance of the dining area and conference center.
Program: There will be plenty of information on many species of nut trees including pecans, Persian and black walnuts, pines, hazelnuts, chestnuts, almonds and apricots. There will be a special session on black walnuts and thousand-canker disease. Due to Thousand Canker Disease, no Juglans species, wood, bark or plant material of any kind will be allowed at the meeting.
Field trips/tours:
The main tour will be Wednesday - the IPPFBE research tour with stops at Richmond & Dayton, Utah, and Thatcher, Idaho, which will include a grafting demonstration. A second tour on Thursday will be to the USU Farmington Botanical Gardens and Red Butte Garden/University of Utah/Cottam's Grove. Box Lunches, drinks, and bus transportation will be provided on both tours. We will have CAPS tours on Monday and Tuesday - plans include a Utah History/Olympic Venue tour and a local Cache Valley Food Tour.
Additionally, Logan is close to Yellowstone National Park as well as numerous other federal and state parks. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. More information will be posted as plans progress. We look forward to having you join us July 17-21 in Logan, Utah.
Click here for detailed information about Annual Meeting events and tours
Tim Ford, Annual Meeting Chairman
Preliminary Schedule:
| Sunday, July 17 |
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| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Board Meeting - University Inn Conference Room |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Registration - Eccles Conference Center |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Check in: University Inn or Living Learning Center, per individual reservations* |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Opening Barbecue and Show & Tell - American West Heritage Center |
| *Early check in or late check in arrangements per your individual reservations |
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| Monday, July 18 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Registration - Eccles Conference Center |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast on your own |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Presentations and Meetings - Eccles Conference Center |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Presentations and Meetings, continued |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Annual Research Fundraising Auction - Eccles Conference Center |
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| Tuesday, July 19 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast on your own |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Presentations and Meetings - Eccles Conference Center |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Presentations and Meetings, continued |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Annual Banquet - USU Sky Room |
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| Field trips/tours: |
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| Member tours - Wednesday and Thursday, July 20 - 21 |
| CAP tours - Monday and Tuesday, July 18 - 19 |
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| Meals and Parking |
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| The Marketplace and the Hub Food Court at the Taggart Student Center on campus are open weekdays, and meal cards are available to purchase with your registration. The Quadside Café and the Quickstop Convenience Store are other options on campus. Summer schedules will be published to NNGA attendees when they are announced. Many other dining options are available in and around Logan. Fare - free bus transportation is available through CVTD/Cache Valley Transit District, which picks up on campus. Living Learning Center apartments include kitchenettes, and the University Inn accommodations include a free continental breakfast daily. University Inn accommodations include free parking in the Terrace parking lot. Living Learning Center parking is $2/day for residents there. |
Call for Auction Items, Exhibits and Papers
CALL FOR PAPERS
Proposals for presentations to be given during the technical sessions are being sought by the Program Committee. If you are interested in presenting, or have a recommendation for a potential presenter, please submit the presenter's name, mailing address, email address and telephone number to either Tim Ford or Dr. C. Reed Funk.
We have 20 to 30 minute time slots available. We ask that all presenters have a hard or soft copy of their presentation ready at the meeting for publication in the Annual Report. We are looking for papers covering a wide variety of topics relating to nut trees, including observations from experienced growers. All necessary presentation equipment will be available in the Eccles Conference Center.
Dr. C. Reed Funk
711 South State Street
Richmond, Utah 84322
Ph: (435)-258-2208
Email: drcreedfunk@gmail.com
SHOW AND TELL
Sunday evening is set for the popular "Show and Tell" session. We are looking for individuals who have tried new equipment or techniques, or have grown promising selections or cultivars. Could you tell us about some recent success, or share your experiences to help others avoid a failure? This is a very valuable, informal program that is only made possible by those with valuable experience and the willingness to share with the group. This will be held after our barbeque on Sunday evening at the historic American West Heritage Center. There is a state of the art podium, with a screen and all necessary projectors. Dr. Clarence Funk has agreed to organize this popular event. Please contact him and let him know.
Dr. Clarence J. Funk
5370 Burford Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Ph: (858)-279-9127
Email: cfunk@san.rr.com
EXHIBITS
If you would like to exhibit a product related to tree or nut culture, please contact Tim Ford to reserve display space. We have reserved an area for exhibits at the Eccles Conference Center, so it will receive high traffic from meeting attendees. Let us know if you would like to participate.
Tim Ford
400 North 1000 East
Hyde Park, UT 84318
Ph: (435)-770-8800
Email: tcford3@aol.com
CALL FOR AUCTION ITEMS
In addition to the items that the Auction and Exhibits committee will be soliciting, contributions by members are strongly encouraged. Your donated items will add excitement and variety to this well-attended event. Auction items do not have to be fruit or nut-related. Hand-made donations and products are always welcome. What a great way to advertise your product to a captive audience. Contact Ken or Ramona Turner for details. All proceeds will go to a great cause to promote trees and nuts.
Ken or Ramona Turner
72 West Main Street
Richmond, UT 84333
Ph: 435-258-3753
Email: kturner709@aol.com
If you can't attend, you can show your support by mailing your auction donations or exhibit material to:
Joy Brisighella, USU Program Coordinator
102nd Annual Meeting NNGA
Utah State University
University Conference Center
5005 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-5005
Ph: (435) 797-9270
Email: joy.brisighella@usu.edu
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY
USU Conference Management Services
University Inn & Conference Center
Utah State University
5005 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-5005
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