Central District

 

March 8-9 ˗ Central, Texoma and Wheat State Districts' Joint Meeting

Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel

1 North Broadway Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

T: 405 235 2780 | F: 405 272 0369

 

Online Registration (credit card payment)

Downloadable Registration Form

Program information will be posted as soon as it is available.

 

The Texoma District invites members from Central and Wheat States districts to join it on March 8-9, 2012 in Oklahoma City for the annual spring district meeting.  The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. The activities begin on Thursday March 8 with a golf outing in the afternoon, and a banquet in the evening.  The technical sessions will begin Friday morning and will adjourn later in the afternoon. 

 

The golf tournament will be held at Willow Creek Golf and Country Club.  A lunch will be provided between 11:00 and 12:00 with tee times beginning at noon. 

Willow Creek Golf and Country Club

6501 South Country Club Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73159 USA
Tel: (405) 685-7751 Fax: {405} 685-3773

 

Following golf, a reception and banquet will begin at the hotel at 6:30 pm.

 

Accommodation

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel at a special rate of $119.00 (plus tax). Mention "IAOM" or “International Association of Operative Millers” when making reservations. The rate is good for the night of March 9 depending on availability for those who would like to extend their stays. Call 1-405-235-2780.

 

To guarantee this special rate and to ensure availability, reservations must be made no later than February 15.

 

We are excited for this opportunity host a joint meeting with these three great districts.  I hope you will be

able to make arrangements to attend.  We are working on putting together a worthwhile technical session for your benefit. Dress for the meetings is business casual.

 

I am available to answer any questions that you may have.  Please do not hesitate to call me at 214.552.4145 or email me at cefurd@caravaningredients.com

 

Please make your reservations today. 

Thank you and see you soon!

 

Cary Efurd

Texoma District Secretary/Treasurer

Caravan Ingredients

 

Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, March 8

11 am - Lunch for Golfers

12 noon - Golf Tournament

6:30 pm Social Hour and Banquet

 

Friday, March 9

8 am - Technical Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 9 ˗ Central District Winter Meeting

New Theatre Restaurant

9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS

1-866-333-7469

 

This year the Central District's annual winter conference will be at the New Theatre Restaurant on Friday, December 9th

 

The Allied Trades have once again agreed to sponsor a social hour which will begin at 5:30 in the Regency Room.  At 6:30 we will be seated in the Theatre for a delicious dinner, and the opening curtain for the play will be at 7:40.  Don’t miss this opportunity to network with Milling Industry colleagues and catch up with old friends, it's sure to be an enjoyable evening.  

 

The play we are going to see is a comedy called, “Game Show” by Jeffrey Finn and Bob Walton and starring John O'Hurley.  You have probably seen John in one of his many roles including Seinfeld, Family Feud, and Dancing with the Stars.   The comedy you play, GAME SHOW is set during a "live broadcast" of a fictional TV game show.  Audience members are picked as contestants to play the game and win actual prizes.  

 

We have purchased 60 tickets for this event and would greatly appreciate your advance registration.  We may be able to get additional tickets once they are gone, but seating is not guaranteed.  Please use the registration form to let us know if you and a spouse/guest will be attending.  Don’t miss this fun evening register today!  Registration should be made no later than November 4th

    

If you need a hotel room there are several in the area:  Embassy Suites, Marriott Overland Park and Sheraton Overland Park just to name a few.  We have not blocked any rooms at these hotels, and you will need to contact them directly to make reservations.

 

Please make plans to join us at the New Theatre Restaurant.  Questions?  Please contact Carol Lashley at (913) 682-2291, or e-mail her at clashley@gwmfg.com.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

2012

March 8-9 – Joint Texoma, Central and Wheat State Districts' Meeting

Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA

 

May 7-11 – 116th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo

The Davenport Hotel and Tower and the Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA, USA

 

July 27-28 – Joint Central and Wheat State Districts' Summer Meeting

Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO, USA

 

2013

April 29-May 3 – 117th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo

Hilton Fallsview Hotel and Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, Ontario  Canada

 

2014

May 19-23 – 118th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo

Omaha Hilton Hotel and Qwest Center, Omaha, Nebraska  USA

 

 

For more information contact Jim Schroeder, Secretary Treasurer, Central District
Ph 913-682-2291; Fax 913-682-1431.

 

*If you would like to be added to the distribution list for the monthly Superintendents Luncheon and Meeting, please contact Carol Lashley.

 

 

 

District Officers

 

Jeffrey Hole, Director 

Cereal Food Processors, Inc.

 

Mike Schuele Chairperson

General Mills, Inc.,

 

Eric Knott, Vice Chairperson

ConAgra Mills

 

James Schroeder Secretary/Treasurer

Great Western Mfg. Co.

 

Clint Church, 1st Exe. Committeeperson, Cereal Food Processors, Inc.,

 

Gary LeGore, 2nd Exe. Committeeperson, Italgrani/U.S. Durum Milling

 

Brent Adams, Allied Trades Chairman

Caravan Ingredients

 

Carol Lashley, District Director of Meetings

Great Western Mfg. Co.

 
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