Neb. LEAD recognition banquet set for March 11

U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry will be the keynote speaker at the Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program recognition banquet scheduled for March 11 in Lincoln.

The purpose of the Nebraska LEAD Program is to prepare and motivate men and women in agriculture for more effective leadership. Fortenberry’s address will provide insight on leadership development while addressing the need for quality leadership at all levels.

Prior to the banquet, the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council will conduct its annual meeting. The council will elect 2016-17 officers to its board of directors.

The banquet will be at the Nebraska East Union, northeast of 33rd and Holdrege streets. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 6:30 p.m. banquet. Banquet reservations are $25 and can be made by calling the Nebraska LEAD Program office at 402-472-6810 no later than March 4.

The Nebraska LEAD Program is under the direction of the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council, a nonprofit organization in cooperation with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and is supported by Nebraska colleges, universities, businesses, industries and individuals. Nebraska LEAD Program offices are located at the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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