Gateway NAMA

Gateway NAMA Has Moved

2007-07-03T05:51:00.000-07:00

We've moved to a new location so get ready to bookmark it.

You can now find Gateway NAMA at www.gatewaynama.com.

Terry Barr Meeting Well Attended

2007-01-09T11:26:00.000-08:00

Our January meeting is just finishing up with some questions and answers with Terry Barr. We've got about 60 people here!

If you missed today's meeting then you missed information from our speaker like his belief that we'll see a potential doubling of ethanol production within 4 years and a doubling of how much corn is being used to make ethanol. Along with these predictions he's providing his assumptions. We're going to continue to hear lots about this since what happens in the biofuels markets has such an impact on other commodities and with legislation.

Make sure you find time to support your chapter and attend an upcoming meeting. Keep an eye on your inbox for those announcements and right here.

January Meeting Announcement

2007-01-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

Gateway NAMA & the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club present:

Implications for Agribusiness with an Updated Outlook of the U.S. Economy

...Interrelationships in the outlook for the U.S. and global economy and the implications for agriculture and agribusiness. Factors shaping the rapid structural transformation of the U.S. and global food, fiber and agriculture business systems and the implications for farm policy, agriculture trade policy and rural infrastructure.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 9, 2007

SPEAKER: Terry N. Barr is currently the Chief Economist for the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and Vice President of the Cooperative Business Center in NCFC. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, located in Washington, DC, is a nationwide association of farmer cooperative businesses. Prior to joining NCFC in 1985, Terry held several positions during his 14 years at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). He served as Chairman of the World Agricultural Outlook Board, which was responsible for coordinating the commodity forecasts of USDA and publishing the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. He also served in the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture as director of the Economics Analysis staff, which prepared economic analysis and assessments of alternative farm policy options and decisions.

TIME: 11:30 a.m.-Networking Reception .......12:00 p.m.-Luncheon & Program

LOCATION: Sheraton Westport, St. Louis, MO – 900 Westport Plaza Drive– East Ballroom

RSVP by January 5th. Cost is $20 per person, payable by cash or check at the door. E-mail gatewaynama@yahoo.com or call 636/449-5040 to reserve your spot. No-shows will be invoiced.

December Meeting Announcement

2006-12-05T20:10:00.000-08:00

The St. Louis Agri Business Club and the Gateway Chapter of NAMA Present …

Exploring Specialty Markets: The Current “Landscape” of the Horticultural and Turfgrass Industries

Speakers: Mary Ann Fink, Missouri Botanical Garden and Tom Keeven, Emerald View Turf Farm

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Time: 11:30 a.m. Networking Reception
12:00-1:30 p.m. Luncheon & Program

Location: Sheraton Westport, 900 Westport Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO

Cost: $20 per person (payable by cash or check) or $10 with the donation of nonperishable food items - to be given to a local food bank.

About the Program: There’s more to agriculture than commodities! Here’s a chance to learn more about the specialty markets of horticulture and turfgrass – current size and scope, the major issues facing these industries, opportunities and challenges.

Mary Ann Fink is a certified arborist, master gardener and horticultural educator. In her position at the Missouri Botanical Garden, she teaches a variety of professional and home gardening classes, as well as coordinating the Garden’s Plants of Merit Program. Her background includes 20 years professional experience in the home gardening industry, many years of volunteer work as a Master Gardener and as a Plant Doctor at the Missouri Botanical Garden's Kemper Center for Home Gardening.

Tom Keeven is owner of Emerald View Turf Farms, which has three locations in Missouri and Illinois. Since 1951, Emerald View has been providing and servicing turf for lawns, golf courses and sports fields throughout the area, including Busch Stadium. Tom has served in a number of positions, including president, for Turf Producers International, and is a regular speaker for the turfgrass industry.

RSVP: Please e-mail gatewaynama@yahoo.com or call 636/449-5040 by Friday, December 8 to reserve your spot for this meeting.

Cause-related Marketing

2006-11-27T15:19:00.000-08:00

Steve Drake, president and CEO of Drake & Company, an accredited association management company, spoke at the November 21 meeting of the St. Louis Agribusiness Club and Gateway NAMA Chapter.

The topic centered on cause-related marketing based on the example of FedEx and Christmas Spirit Foundation's Trees for Troops initiative. Last year FedEx and CSF joined to provide Christmas trees to servicemen and women overseas and their families on the homefront. FedEx provided the logistics and transportation; the National Christmas Tree Association provided the trees.

Although the story was a more or less a footnote nationally, it generated significant media impressions regionally and influenced the purchase of millions of Christmas trees. The program is on again this year, with more trees going to more locations.

Generation Y is driving cause-related marketing. With greater spending power than the boomers and a greater interest in helping others, there is a desire to court the demographic through causes such as the Koman Foundation or local schools.

The power of a cause to generate business is getting noticed. Associations, agencies and corporations are taking an initiative to link with causes that will further the brand.

For more information about cause-related marketing, contact Steve Drake: drake@drakeco.com.

November Meeting Announcement

2006-10-17T13:33:00.000-07:00

Gateway NAMA and the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club Present:

Connecting the Unconnected: Case Studies in Cause-Related Marketing

Speaker: Steve Drake, CEO, Drake & Company

Tuesday, November 21
11:00 a.m. – Special Presentation by Janet Braun, Croplife Ambassador Network
11:30 a.m. – Networking Reception
12:00-1:30 – Luncheon & Featured Speaker
Sheraton Westport Plaza (900 Westport Plaza Drive)
Sponsored by: Drake & Company

Consider this:

Eight in 10 Americans prefer to do business with companies and organizations that support causes. Among the 72 million people in the emerging Gen Y population, 50% would switch brands and two-thirds would switch retailers for one with a good cause, assuming price and quality are equal. 91% of consumers say they have a more positive image of a company or product when it supports a cause. Is your company or organization tapping into this market?

Drake & Company CEO Steve Drake will explain the purpose of cause-related marketing and what it can do for your company. He will also share some case studies of successful cause marketing programs, such as the National Christmas Tree Association’s Trees for Troops program.

Steve Drake is founder and owner of Drake & Company, an accredited association management company that serves as headquarters and staff for leading national associations. After beginning his career as a reporter for The Associated Press, he launched a public relations career in higher education and associations spanning 29 years. For his work, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has awarded him three Silver Anvils, the highest award in the public relations profession.

In addition, Janet Braun of the Croplife Ambassador Network will present a special workshop at 11:00 a.m. for all who are interested. The CropLife Ambassador Network (CAN) will reach out to elementary school students in St. Louis and across the Midwest this fall with their program titled "America's Abundance." Urban populations lack understanding of agriculture's affects on their daily lives and the processes used to produce an abundant economical supply of food and fiber. So if you have the desire to help connect children to agriculture, contact the CropLife Ambassador Network. Participating in their network saves you time because you will have access to free presentation materials, visuals and coordination services. Your time will be spent directly with educating 4th - 6th grade students. To learn more or join, visit our volunteer orientation page at http://ambassador.maca.org or call Janet Braun, Program Coordinator, at 314-849-9446 or 800-625-2767.

To reserve your spot for the meeting, e-mail gatewaynama@yahoo.com or call 636/449-5040 by Nov. 17, 2006.

A Great Meeting

2006-10-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's meeting of Gateway NAMA and the St. Louis Agri Business Club. About 75 people joined us for our Agency Roundtable, featuring speakers from some of the leading ag advertising agencies in the area, and led by moderator Janice Dahl of Anchor Management Group. Our October meeting was sponsored by Osborn & Barr Communications.

Our speakers for the meeting were:

Joe Osborn, Osborn-Barr Communications
Scott McClure, Brighton
Bill Shelton, Left Field Creative
Scott Kington, WoodruffSweitzer

Thanks also to our NAMA Board Members who helped with this meeting - including Janice Dahl, Chris Luelf, Rhett Hawkins and Brian Reuwee.

Our next meeting is set for November 21, and the topic is Cause-Related Marketing. Check back soon for more details.

Agency Roundtable

2006-10-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

Photos from the Gateway NAMA and St. Louis Agribusiness Club Agency Roundtable, October 10, 2006 at the Sheraton Westport.

October Meeting

2006-09-28T11:36:00.000-07:00

Join us for the October joint meeting of Gateway NAMA & the St. Louis Agri Business Club.

The Changing Voice of Advertising: An Agency Roundtable Discussion

The agricultural market is changing in voice, response and message acceptance. Join us to hear some of the leading area agencies discuss how to market to reach today's agricultural consumer.

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Time: 11:30-12:00 p.m. - Registration & Networking Reception; 12:00-1:30 p.m. - Luncheon & Program
Location: Sheraton Westport Plaza - 900 Westport Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO
Cost: $20 per person
RSVP: by Oct. 6 to gatewagatewaynama@yahoo.com or 636/449-5040

Panel Discussion will include:

Joe Osborn, President, Osborn & Barr Communications
O&B is a full-service agency with offices in St. Louis; Kansas City; Des Moines; Guelph, Ontario; and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Agriculture clients include Deere & Company, Monsanto, Intervet, United Soybean Board, USDA and many more. Visit www.osborn-barr.com for more information.

Bill Shelton, Owner & Founder, Left Field Creative
Founded by Bill Shelton, Left Field Creative clients in the agricultural and specialty markets, including Purina Mills - Horse Business Group, Purina Mills - Show Feed Business Group, and Purina Mills - Wild Game Feeds & Outdoor Business Group. Visit www.leftfieldcreative.com for more information.

WoodruffSweitzer
Originally started in Columbia, Woodruff Sweitzer now has offices in Kansas City and Calgary, Alberta, serving clients ranging from Arysta Lifescience, Bayer Animal Health Canada, Kubota Tractor Corporation and the National Pork Board. Learn more at www.woodruffsweitzer.com.

The St. Louis Agri Business Club will also be presenting the Agri Business Leader of the Year Award to Sen. Jim Talent.

Hope to see you there!

Welcome to Our New Member!

2006-09-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

In August, the Gateway Chapter added Beth Lutter of Paradowski Creative to its roster. Welcome to Beth!

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Gateway Chapter, please visit www.nama.org or contact us at gatewaynama@yahoo.com.

Here's Becky

2006-09-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

Our chapter President is Becky Rasmussen, Drake & Co., . She was on the program today briefly to fill us in on our next meeting. I'll make sure to get that posted as soon as I get the details.

Today's meeting was more of an Ag Club meeting since it was their 25 year celebration. The next meeting or two are being planned by our chapter.

Secretary Of Agriculture Speech

2006-09-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

Our combined meeting of the St. Louis Agribusiness Club and our NAMA chapter is over now.

The keynote speaker was Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns. The Secretary covered a lot of topics from drought assistance to talking about energy and the upcoming USDA/DOE "Advancing Renewable Energy" conference here in St. Louis October 10-12.

Listen to his speech here: Sec. of Agriculture Mike Johanns Speech (27 min MP3)

September Meeting Announcement

2006-08-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

Another summer is coming to a close and it's time to get ready for our first meeting of the fall.

2006-07 NAMA/AgriBiz Club Kick-off Meeting
AgriBiz Club 25th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, September 15

11 a.m. — Networking and Social Noon – 2 p.m. Luncheon & Program

Location: Crown Plaza Hotel - Clayton, Grand Ballroom on lower level, 7750 Carondelet Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105 (Garage parking with fee waived. Driving directions - attached)

$25 with advance registration - NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED.

RSVP: E-mail GatewayNAMA@yahoo.com or call 636-449-5040 by September 5th

Meeting Sponsors to date: Missouri Dairy Association, Monsanto, and CoBank

Speaker: United States Secretary of Agriculture, Michael Johanns.

Mike Johanns was sworn in as the 28th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 21, 2005. Secretary Johanns' strong agricultural roots stretch back to his childhood. He was born in Iowa and grew up doing chores on his family's dairy farm. As the son of a dairy farmer, he developed a deep respect for the land and the people who work it. He still describes himself as "a farmer's son with an intense passion for agriculture." Prior to coming to USDA, Johanns was Nebraska's 38th governor. During his six years in office, Johanns was a strong advocate for rural communities and farmers and ranchers. That's why, with a new farm bill on the horizon, Johanns went to the country in 2005 to hear first-hand from producers about what was working with current farm policy and what was not. Johanns hosted 21 of 52 farm bill forums held in 48 states. Secretary Johanns is married to Stephanie Johanns, a former Lancaster County Commissioner and State Senator. The couple has two children and three grandchildren.

Also, hear from past presidents and officers of the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club as they recall some historical moments. All attending will receive a 25th Anniversary Booklet of Memoirs

Board Roster And Notes

2006-07-09T08:21:00.000-07:00

The board held a conference call recently. Here's some notes from that meeting and a link to a Word doc with the roster of our board for the new year.

Board positions have been finalized (see this list)

In the next couple of weeks, Program Chairs will be lining up speakers for our joint meetings for December & January (Horticulture Panel and the visit to Busch Stadium). If anyone has specific suggestions regarding speakers for the Horticulture Panel, please pass these along to myself (Becky Rasmussen), Mandy or Chris.

Our November meeting has been confirmed with Steve Drake as the speaker. Brian is working on confirming AgCareers for the February meeting on HR issues in agriculture.

Need to check back around mid-July to see where we stand on speaker confirmations in order to start preparing final calendar.

This year, we are responsible for lining up sponsors for each of our meetings. The cost is $250, and helps cover the pre-meeting reception and our AV needs at the hotel. (Depending on cost, we may or may not need a sponsor for the Busch Stadium event.) Possible sponsors for 2006 meetings were suggested, including Osborn & Barr, Monsanto, Drake & Company…may be helpful for the Program & Publicity Chairs to draw up a form or announcement that outlines what’s involved with sponsorship…this could then be sent to potential sponsors, along with the available meeting dates/topics for the year.

It was decided that we will be hosting our own NAMA event in September (Ag Club will be doing their 25th anniversary banquet that month). Will still be a luncheon meeting at the Sheraton Westport – set for Tuesday, September 12. (I have confirmed this date with the hotel and they will have a room available for us.) The topic will be an Agency Roundtable with the directors of some of the agencies in town. Rhett is working up a brief outline of the topic and the issues to be discussed; will determine down the line if a moderator is needed.

To expand our prospects list and get our name out in the marketing community, it was also suggested that we sponsor events for other marketing organizations, such as St. Louis Ad Club and the Business Marketing Association. Need to get exact details of dates and what’s required of us – but it was agreed to go ahead with at least a couple of sponsorships, preferably toward the beginning of the year.

Latest Membership Report

2006-06-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

In case you'd like to see how our chapter membership is doing, you can see the latest report here. (pdf)

You can also view the complete roster here. (pdf)

REGION II Leader Workshop - June 28, 2006

2006-06-04T13:28:00.000-07:00

The Region II workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, the evening before the MoKan Golf Classic. The workshop will take place at the Kansas City Airport Hilton, Wednesday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m. The Hilton is located at 8801 NW 112th Street (just east of Interstate 29, two miles south of the KCI Airport).

Call the NAMA office to RSVP for the Region II Leader Workshop or e-mail your RSVP to Kathi Conrad in the NAMA office.

If you are interested in attending the MoKan Golf Classic on June 29 visit here.

Membership Survey Results

2006-06-04T13:22:00.000-07:00

Our membership survey has been conducted and in case you're interested in the results we've got them for you.

Gateway NAMA Member Survey Results

Chapter President, Becky Rasmussen says, "We had about 1/3 of our members respond – I’ve also shared these results with the Ag Club leadership and our national NAMA office. Most of the comments are pretty positive. I think one of our strengths this past year has been in providing strong meeting programs and this seemed to be reflected in the survey. Some of the things we need to focus on this year are reaching out to new members, new companies & new sectors of the industry – for meeting attendance and to join our chapter. Also need to continue to make sure programs meet the needs and interests of our members, even if it means planning programs outside the regular NAMA-Ag Club partnership."

Take Our Survey And Provide Your Input

2006-05-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

As we wrap up the year for Gateway NAMA and begin planning for next, we want to know your thoughts and suggestions. Please take a few moments to complete a brief online survey using the link below - telling us what worked, what didn't, and what's important to you as a NAMA member.

Your comments will be used to help us plan for the future of the chapter. Thanks!

Take Our Online Survey

BTW. If you're interested in helping our chapter in any way please give Becky Rasmussen a call (636/449-5070). There's a board meeting scheduled for June 6. Your offer to help would be greatly appreciated and maybe you could attend the meeting.

Final Meeting of the Year

2006-05-10T15:54:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Chapter President Becky Rasmussen for this summary of our meeting yesterday:

The Gateway Chapter of NAMA concluded its 2005-06 year with a meeting focused on the issue of The “New” Small Farmer. In our industry today, there is a lot of focus on consolidation and discussion about the “big business” of farming. But we decided to look at the flip side of the issue. What are the rest of the farmers, who make up a majority of the farming community, doing to promote their businesses and find markets for their products?

Our featured speaker was Jane Eckert, founder and president of Eckert AgriMarketing, a full-service consulting and marketing firm that offers a variety of services to the tourism industry and agricultural operations. And yes, she’s related to “those” Eckerts – the popular Eckert Orchards that have become a family institution throughout the St. Louis and southern Illinois region. In her presentation, Jane said that it’s no longer enough for farmers to be experts on the issues of farming – pest management, soil chemistry, meteorology, etc. Today’s farmers also have be marketing professionals. And more importantly, farm operators need to be recognize the value of their farms beyond just agricultural production. More and more farms are opening their gates up to visitors – for retail sales, for family entertainment, for hunting and fishing, for “farm experiences” and much more. Jane highlighted farms around the nation that have become agritourism destinations, all because their owners were willing to think outside the box. According to a survey, agritourism operations received more than 62 million visitors in 2002 alone. Jane pointed out that agrimarketing professionals need to be aware of how this industry affects agriculture and find ways to reach out to these farmers and ranchers, helping them find ways to preserve their farms through alternative sources of income. For more information on agritourism and our speaker, visit www.eckertagrimarketing.com.

A special thanks to our 2005-2006 Gateway Board of Directors. These individuals contributed their time and effort to make this year’s programs run smoothly. If you are interested in joining the board or volunteering your time toward a specific event, please contact us at gatewaynama@yahoo.com or 636/449-5040.

Vice President & Student Liaison: Jeff Moore, Brownfield
Treasurer: Marie Findley, Rabo AgriFinance
Communications Co-Chair: Chuck Zimmerman, ZimmComm New Media
Communications Co-Chair: Rhett Hawkins, Osborn & Barr Communications
Membership Chair: Chris Luelf, Brighton

Our Prez is Jazzed

2006-04-23T17:46:00.000-07:00

Our chapter president is jazzed about NAMA.

I think she's actually "Gateway NAMA President for Life," don't you?

Becky Rasmussen, Drake & Co., Gateway NAMA president, is jazzed about NAMA. Becky is Jazzed (1 min MP3)

This was recorded with her at the NAMA Conference in KC, MO last week.

May Meeting On "The New Small Farmer"

2006-04-17T07:42:00.000-07:00

Announcing the May meeting:

“The New Small Farmer” – presented by Jane Eckert of Eckert Agri-Marketing

More and more, producers are looking outside the mainstream commodity market for new business opportunities – agritourism, agri-tainment, direct marketing and more. Jane Eckert, founder and president of Eckert Agri-Marketing, will discuss how growers are adapting and exploring new opportunities and niche markets.

Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Time: 11:30 reception/registration; noon lunch & program
Location: Room East C on the Lobby Level of the Sheraton Plaza Tower, Westport
Cost: $20 per person

Register: Reserve your spot for this meeting by e-mailing gatewaynama@yahoo.com or calling 636/449-5040 by Friday, May 5.

About Jane:

Jane Eckert was raised on her family’s apple orchard outside of St. Louis, Missouri, and eventually pursued an executive career in corporate marketing for more than 15 years, working for such giants as Atlantic Richfield Oil Company. Combining her marketing expertise and her passion for agriculture, she returned to her roots as Vice President of Marketing for Eckert’s Country Store and Farms. Through her innovative ideas and through working closely with CVBs and tourism authorities, she helped develop the farm into one of metropolitan St. Louis’ most popular entertainment and tourist destinations, attracting 500,000 guests annually.

Jane has been featured in U.S.A. Today, Time and interviewed for hundreds of newspapers, magazines and radio shows throughout the country. In her speeches and workshops, she has helped thousands of tourism and ag professionals to see the financial benefits of promoting the niche product of agritourism. In 2001, Jane created Eckert AgriMarketing, a full-service marketing and consulting firm that offers a variety of services to the tourism industry and agricultural operations, helping them harvest the rewards of agritourism. As a reflection of that effort, Jane was given the outstanding leadership award by the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association in 2005.

She has been an active member of Convention and Visitors Bureaus both in Missouri and Illinois. She is past president of the St. Louis Attractions Association, the Belleville Tourism in Illinois and The North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association. She is also a member of the National Speakers Association, the National Agri-Marketing Association, and has served both the Missouri and the Kansas Agritourism Councils.

April Meeting Information

2006-04-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

Agricultural companies and universities are combining resources and working together in innovative ways to bring new technologies and products down the pipeline.

Join the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club and The Gateway NAMA Chapter on Tuesday, April 11th to learn more about these business and research partnerships including funding opportunities, strategies for technology commercialization, and example technology developments soon to be on the market.

Richard Vogen, Director of College Planning for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, will be discussing research and development strategies for successful business partnerships.

Tuesday, April 11: University/Business Partnerships in Bringing New Technologies and Products to Market, Sponsored by CoBank

11:30 a.m. — Networking Noon — Luncheon & Program

Location: Holiday Inn, Collinsville, Illinois, Ballroom B, 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive

$20 with advance registration - NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED. RSVP: E-mail GatewayNAMA@yahoo.com or call 636-449-5040 by Friday, April 7th

More About Our March Meeting

2006-03-08T07:48:00.000-08:00

At our upcoming meeting on March 17 we'll have a special guest speaker. He's Dwight Little,…Vice President of the National PAS Organization Officer Team, PAS member for 3 years. Currently majoring in agricultural business and accounting at Bringham Young University.

Remember to email your RSVP to: GatewayNAMA@yahoo.com

You can download the latest newsletter here: Newsletter (pdf)

Upcoming Meetings:

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - New Business Partnerships
Agricultural companies and universities are combining resources and working together in innovative ways to bring new technologies and products down the pipeline.
Special Location: Holiday Inn, Collinsville, IL

Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - The “New” Small Farmer
More and more, producers are looking outside the mainstream commodity market for new business opportunities – agri-tourism, agri-entertainment, direct marketing and more. Jane Eckert, founder and president of Eckert Agri-Marketing, will discuss how growers are adapting and exploring new opportunities and niche markets.
Location: Sheraton Westport at 900 Westport Plaza.

March 17 Meeting - Pass It On

2006-02-26T11:09:00.000-08:00

Our next meeting will be a little different. The date is March 17, a Friday. We'll have a lunch at 12:00 with social time starting at 11:30am. This will be in conjunction with the National PostSecondary Agricultural Student Organization conference. You can find out more about the conference here.

You can get more information from this handout from the last meeting.

The location is the Millenium Hotel in downtown St. Louis at: 200 South Fourth St., 314-241-9500. We'll be in the Illinois/Missouri Rooms.

St. Louis Ag Club Issues RFP For Management Services

2006-02-24T11:53:00.000-08:00

The St. Louis Agri Business Club has issued an RFP for management services. (PDF File)

If you've ever wanted to manage an association then here's your chance. Feel free to visit their website and/or contact an officer if you have questions.