National Agri-Marketing Association

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):

NAMA

Purpose:

The Texas A&M University NAMA organization is an accredited student chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), an organization of professionals involved in marketing, sales, advertising, and public relations associated with agribusiness and our nation's food and fiber industry. The organization strives to help students grow through professional and personal development. The student members learn firsthand from industry professionals the various career opportunities available in agribusiness. In addition, the students develop valuable personal contacts and establish working relationships with agribusiness professionals. These contacts provide access to internships, job referrals, business recommendations, and career opportunities. The chapter also provides opportunities for students to develop and practice their managerial and leadership skills.

Membership Dues:

$20/semester or $30/year

Admits Members:

Open Membership

Meeting Locations:

AGLS 115

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:

Dr. Senarath Dharmasena

Public Contact E-mail Address:

sdharmasena@tamu.edu

Public Contact Phone Number:

(979) 862-2894

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:

https://www.facebook.com/TexAgsNAMA

Organization E-mail Address:

texagsnama@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Non-Academic Department:

None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:

31-50

Membership policies:

• Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
• Our organization accepts graduate students as members

Weekly time committment required of organization members:

0-3 Hours

Membership intake process:

Open

Events

Community Service Projects:

Never

Fundraising Events:

Never

Speakers/Lectures:

Three or more times per semester

On-Campus Social Events:

Twice per semester

Off-Campus Social Events:

Three or more times per semester

Hosting Conferences:

Never

Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):

Never

New Member Orientation/Training:

Never

Events with Alcohol:

Never

In-State Travel:

Once per year

Domestic US Travel:

Once per year

International Travel:

Never