MANRRS 2017 Region V Cluster Meeting

Hosted By: Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Friday, October 20, 2017 - Sunday, October 22, 2017

The MANRRS Cluster workshop is a professional and career development summit featuring some of the top agricultural and natural resources entities from academia, industry, and government. This event will feature students from across Region V looking to network with professionals, secure summer internships, and develop professional skills.

This year’s Cluster will be hosted at the Holiday Inn Lafayette- City Centre Friday, October 20- Sunday, October 22, 2017. The registration fee will be $35.00 for students, $50.00 for professionals, and $250 for exhibitors (non-sponsors). The theme for our 33rd year is “MANRRS: Preparing Our Future, Empowering Our Present and Honoring Our Past" . In order to take advantage of the valuable opportunities that will be available, we need the support, attendance, and participation from each of our members. We look forward to seeing you next month!

This year's cluster will feature the following participating companies:

Bunge, Cargill, Dow AgroSciences, Elanco, Farm Credit, John Deere, Land O'Lakes, Monsanto, Peace Corps, Prudential, US Army ROTC, US Forest Service, USDA APHIS Animal Care, USDA APHIS, Veterinary Services, and USDA NRCS. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please encourage chapter members to have several copies of their résumés and business cards!

Late registrants will incur a late fee with a price increased to $45 per student/alumni, $60 per professional member, $275 exhibitors (non-sponsors) after Friday, October 13, 2017. 
  

Respectively,

Jazmine Mincy- Region V Undergraduate VP | region5.undergradvp@manrrs.org

Obafemi Elegbede - Region V graduate  VP |  region5.gradvp@manrrs.org

Cluster Host Hotel Information

Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre

515 South Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47901 United States

Online Booking Link

Room Rate - $140/night plus 12% tax

GUEST ROOM RESERVATION METHOD:   Reservations must be booked on an individual until 09/20/2017.  Once an individual reservation has been made, any changes should be made directly with Holiday Inn's Group Reservations Department.  Reservations may be made by by calling (765) 423-1000 or 1-877-834-3613 and requesting the MANRRS-Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences  group rate ($140/night plus 12% tax). Additionally, a valid credit card will be required at check in and an authorization will be placed on their card for incidentals. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be assessed.  

Guest Room Guarantee:  Individuals pay own and guarantee rooms with a credit card. All charges can be paid by credit card; the hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, Master Card or Visa.  If direct billing has not been approved for your function, you will provide us with the alternate payment for all estimated master account charges, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the contracted event date.

Cut Off Date:  All reservations must be made with the hotel by 10/22/2017.

Check-In/Out Time:  Our check-in time is 3:00 PM check-out time is 12:00 PM.  All guests arriving before this time will be accommodated as rooms become available.  

515 South Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47901 United States