2.  The National Council conducted it yearly mid year meeting in which it discussed the National Convention, along with finalizing the processes of making Honor Stoles available for sale through the web site for a cost of $20.  Sam Houston State University continues to stay busy with many service projects and activities and is setting a great example in their efforts. Some of their activities to mention have been an Adopt a Family event, putting blankets together for the Ronald McDonald house, as well as many other. Great Job, SHSU!!!!

3.  National DTA Convention is March 4-6, 2011 at Middle Tennessee State University. Convention cost is $125/member/national officer/advisor. Registration form [deadline is February 4 - late fee ($155) ] and convention details can be found at: http://mtweb.mtsu.edu/dta/ Travel money will be available through National DTA and will be paid at convention. Hotel Information appears below (not yet available at the convention web site): Sleep Inn Murfreesboro 193 Chaffin Place Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 396-3000 http://www.murfreesborosleepinn.com/ http://mtweb.mtsu.edu/dta/ http://www.murfreesborosleepinn.com/

4.  The Sleep Inn features free wi-fi and a free deluxe continental breakfast every morning. It's conveniently located near I-24, a Wal-Mart, both major shopping malls in town, tons of restaurants (which you really won't need), and is an easy drive to/from campus. 30 double rooms, 4 queen rooms and 6 king rooms have been blocked for our use. The room rate is $67.99, and everyone should ask for the "DTA Block“ when making their reservation. The rooms are scheduled for 3-7 March, so be sure to modify the dates if need be. Reservations must be made by Feb 18, 2010 to secure the group rate. There are lots of other hotels/motels in the immediate vicinity but there are several other LARGE events going on in Murfreesboro immediately before, during and after our convention, so rooms are scarce and extremely valuable. I can't overemphasize the need to reserve rooms ASAP.

5.  Questions? Contact Dr. Tony V. Johnston, Professor School of Agribusiness and Agriscience, MTSU Campus Box 5, Mufreesboro, TN 37132 tel: (615) 898-2421 fax: (615) 898-5169 johnston@mtsu.edujohnston@mtsu.edu

6.  As finals wind up and everyone heads home for the holidays I wish everyone a safe Christmas break and hope your break gives you a chance to relax and prepare for the next semester.  Lastly Remember to keep sending in your Form 40s so that we may know what is going on in your neck of the woods  Happy Holidays, Kyle Ferrell