Welcome from YF&R Chairman, Mason Bolay
The 2013 Joint Leadership Conference with Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Young Farmers and Ranchers is underway! We are excited to see each of you here and hope to offer something that suites everyone! This is the first year for the joint conference atmosphere. The goal was to provide an opportunity for direct leadership training aimed at 18-35 year olds while also attending the OKFB Annual Meeting. By combining the two events, we are able to offer sessions geared just for you and gatherings for you to network not only with YF&R members, but with ALL Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state! Be sure not to miss out on the Discussion Meet, where you can learn about ways to be involved in the YF&R contests. Also check out the trade show, and find things you can utilize on your farming and ranching operations. Don’t forget about our caucus on Friday night, and vote for district YF&R representation. Most importantly, remember to have fun and enjoy the movie night, awards program, and Asleep at the Wheel, with dancing and dinner! Thank you for taking time to participate in our first-annual joint conference! Welcome to Norman!
– Mason and Elise Bolay, 2012-2013 YF&R Chairman
YF&R Conference Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 14
1 – 2 p.m. – Registration
2 p.m. – Opening Session, Keynote Speaker: Todd Huston
3:30 p.m. – Snack break
4 p.m. – Discussion Meet Round 1
5 p.m. – Discussion Meet Round 2
6 p.m. – Dinner on your own, Judging of Excellence in Agriculture
8 – 10 p.m. – Movie Night
Friday, Nov. 15
9 a.m. – Break-out YF&R Session, Speaker: Clark Frailey
10 a.m. – Break-out YF&R Session, Speaker: John Collison
11 a.m. – Discussion Meet Finals
12 p.m. – YF&R Luncheon, Outstanding Event of the Year
1: 30 p.m. – Join OKFB Annual Meeting General Session, Discussion Meet Awards
5 – 7 p.m. – YF&R Dinner, District Caucus Elections
7 p.m. – “Denim, Diamonds & Dessert” awards program
Saturday, Nov. 16
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Trade Show Open
9:30 a.m. – OKFB General Session
1:30 p.m. – OKFB District Caucuses (Districts 3, 6, & 9)
2:15 p.m. – OKFB General Session
5:30 p.m. – AgFund Reception
7 p.m. – Dinner and entertainment featuring Asleep at the Wheel
Sunday, Nov. 17
9:15 a.m. – Memorial and Worship Service
