2008 National Directors Conference

General Session	Monday – Tuesday September 15-16	8:00 am – 4:30 pm	Continental Ballroom
Attire for the general session will be business casual. Attendees may wish to bring a sweater or light jacket for personal comfort, as the conference rooms may be cool.
Breakfast Buffet	Sunday – Wednesday September 14-17	6:30 am – 8:30 am	Open to All Guests
A full breakfast buffet will be available for attendees, spouses, or guests Sunday through Wednesday. It will be a perfect way to begin your day with fellowship and good food. The buffets will begin at 6:30 am for early risers and continue serving through 8:30 am for spouses or guests not attending the general session.
Worship Service	Sunday September 14	8:00 am – 8:45 am	Optional Attendance
A brief non-denominational worship service is open to all guests and shall provide an inspirational message, as well as traditional music. All guests are welcome to attend.
Welcome Reception	Sunday September 14	5:15 pm – 8:30 pm	“Denim Dinner”
Join in the Welcome Reception high a top The Peabody Hotel in the Skyway Ballroom and Roof Top Terrace, adjacent to “The Duck Palace. This is a casual evening as a prelude to your evening plans, whether a stroll on Beale Street or just a quiet evening in the hotel. Please join us for fellowship, food, fun and some Southern hospitality. The reception will follow the “Duck March” at 5:15 pm with one of Farm Credit’s own official “Duck Master”! As this reception follows the Ag Tour – consider this a “Denim Dinner”, attire is casual and jeans are welcome!
Reception / Dinner	Monday September 15	6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Reception – Ballroom Foyer Dinner – Grand Salons
This will be a further opportunity for all guests to network and gather for dinner. All guests are invited to attend. Enjoy a wonderful meal, good company, and the Music of Memphis. This event will be business casual.
Closing Reception	Tuesday September 16	5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres
As the National Directors Conference comes to a close, we hope you have enjoyed the conference and your stay in Memphis. All guests are invited to attend this reception as a brief farewell and prelude for your evening plans. Attire is casual or according to your evening plans.