February 11, 2008

NOMINATIONS INVITED

The Summer Institute is sharply focused and highly interactive. The Institute deals with critical issues facing cooperatives. Faculty members are drawn from leading edge thinkers and premiere cooperative CEOs. The Institute provides a forum to exchange ideas and knowledge among speakers and participants.

April 18th is the application deadline for the 2008 Summer Institute.

The 2008 Summer Institute begins on Monday, May 19 with registration from 1:30 - 2:00 pm, followed by the opening session at 2:00 pm and a dinner reception at 6:00 pm. The first session lays the foundation for the entire week. The program ends at 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 22.

Announcements and nomination forms for the Summer Institute are enclosed. More detailed information will be provided directly to the selected participants. If you have any questions about the Institute please call Kristi Livingston at (573) 882-0140 or email LivingstonK@missouri.edu.

Due to space constraints in the class room, registrations are requested as soon as possible. Registration will be limited.

We look forward to having one or more participants from your cooperative nominated for the 2008 Institute Class.