Crossroads of Change

Letter from Midwest Regional President

Nona Golledge
NACUFS Midwest Regional President

Welcome to the 2008 Midwest Regional 50th Anniversary Conference website, “Crossroads of Change”! Mark your calendars for March 10 – 13, 2008. Chairs Sarah Johnson and Gary Goldberg and the conference planning committee from Purdue University in West Lafayette have been working hard designing an educational, inspirational, and celebratory conference. I guarantee you won’t want to miss it!
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Keynote Speakers

Christopher Wolf
Director, Strategic Innovation
The Turover-Straus Group, Inc.

Chris Wolf is a widely quoted authority on consumer and food industry trends. He has uncovered and helped marketers to anticipate and address emerging opportunities based on consumer needs, sharing his forecasts, recommendations and insights at numerous industry conferences. His consumer trend-tracking models, strategic planning templates and inventive interactive and energetic brainstorming sessions have fed innovation pipelines for marketing companies and food service professionals across the country.

Keni Thomas
Army Ranger in Black Hawk Down Mission

Keni Thomas is an engaging speaker whose story captivates audiences from beginning to end. The highly successful movie "Blackhawk Down" is based on his Army company’s mission in Mogadishu, Somalia. His presentations focus on leadership, teamwork, and the importance of training. From the motto of "Train as you fight. Fight as you train," Keni shows how an emphasis on training and continuous improvement plays a vital role in the survival and success in battle and in life.

Discover Purdue

As one of the largest universities in the country with over 38,000 students on campus, Purdue University provides a dynamic learning environment where students gain a world-class education. In support of students both in- and out-of-the classroom, University Residences Dining Services and Purdue Memorial Union Retail Dining feature broad choices that not only meet but exceed students' expectations. In award-winning dining courts featuring all-you-care-to-eat options and newly renovated and expanded retail operations, customers may choose from traditional fare or up-to-the-minute ethnic cuisine.

We invite you to visit the Crossroads of Change during the 2008 NACUFS Midwest Regional Conference at Purdue!