Northern Arizona University

   

Northern Arizona Merchandising Association (NAMA)
 
Focus: Academic, social, community service.
# of members: 30
Membership $: $20/semester, $30/year
Average hours/week to participate: Depends on events planned
Meetings: Every other Thursday at 7PM. in the Communication Building
Contact/President: Kaley Lodeen kn.lodeen@gmail.com
Advisor: Judy Everett judith.everett@nau.edu

Mission:
Northern Arizona Merchandising Association (NAMA) is a student society created for the advancement of professionalism in the merchandising program. Our mission is to give students exposure to the merchandising field, by meeting with professionals in the field, participating in field trips and sponsoring fund-raising events. Trips have included visits to design houses, major retailers, fashion publications, fashion forecasters, museums and major market centers. Previously students have traveled to MAGIC, the men's apparel trade show held in Las Vegas, Dallas Apparel Mart and New York City.
 
Community service projects:
NAMA assisted in the recent opening of the Westcor Mall in Flagstaff. We hold clothing sales and donate any unsold clothing to Goodwill and have participated in running concession stands at NAU athletic events. Additionally, our club sponsors the bi-annual NAU merchandising program fashion show held at the duBois center.

Events:
Scottsdale Fashion Shows/travel to shows throughout the year, fundraising events/throughout the year, MAGIC/February, officer elections/April and May.

Why join?

Gain real world industry experience

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Opportunity to get involved with your university and community

Ability to add a credible association to your resume

Learn about multiple aspects of the industry, including retail, design, and business

Get a behind the scenes look at the fashion industry through planned events

 

Interested in joining?
Contact NAMA president, Kaley Lodeen (kn.lodeen@gmail.com), our officers Monica Smith(mjs329@nau.edu), Kari Phillips (kap98@nau.edu), Emilee Dunn (ekd23@nau.edu) or our club advisor, Judy Everett (judith.everett@nau.edu).

Additional Infromation: You do not need to be a merchandising major to join the club. If you have an interest in fashion and you are welcome to be a part of the organization! A good member of NAMA is someone who is an active participant in as many club events possible. This person is enthusiastic about constantly improving the club and making it stimulating for all participants. Lastly, an exceptional member is someone who is always professional while attending events as a representative of Northern Arizona University