December is a Month of Giving

By CALF President and CEO Dwight Ferguson

This time of year I am reminded of the well-known Winston Churchill quote, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Thank you to all of you who have shared with us your time, talent and/or treasure – not just this month, but throughout 2022. Your generosity has enabled us to make continued progress against our goals and sustain what’s considered one of the best leadership development programs in the world.

If you haven’t already done so, please consider participating in this year’s “Go for 500” fundraising campaign. No gifts are too small, and all will help us continue growing leaders who make a difference. Every one of us at Ag Leadership wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays and a very blessed and prosperous new year.

As always, please contact me at dferguson@agleaders.org or (831) 585-1030 with any comments or questions.

Thank You!

The difference you made on Giving Tuesday demonstrates the commitment and generosity of the incredible community that is Ag Leadership.

Leaders are Readers Book Club

“Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness"

By John Kabat-Zinn



Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work—which gave rise to a whole new field in medicine and psychology—shows you how to use medically proven mind-body approaches derived from meditation and yoga to counteract stress, establish greater balance of body and mind and stimulate well-being and healing.

REGISTER by Dec. 16 for the winter session.

Memberships accepted at any time.

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Deanna van Klaveren (32)

January First Fridays

JAN. 6



Class 51 fellows Tom Gore, Kevin Souza, Darcy Vlot and Will Weiss will be joined by Dr. Robert Flores to provide a recap of their recent international seminar to Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Croatia.

Join Us!

Swing by the foundation office to celebrate the holiday season and connect with staff, alumni and friends! Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

DATE & LOCATION

Thursday, Dec. 15 / 4-6 p.m

80 Garden Court, Suite 270, Monterey

RSVP

Deanna van Klaveren (32)

(209) 765-2476

Mia Mirassou

(831) 585-1030

Upcoming Potential Applicant & Alumni Gatherings

Jan. 9 / Region 11

Home of Ellen (28) and Mike Way / La Quinta / 6 p.m. 

Jan. 10 / Region 11

Vessey & Company / Hosted by Jack Vessey (34) / Holtville / 12 p.m.

Feb. 2 / Region 6 

More information to come

Feb. 23 / Region 5

Scheid Vineyards / Greenfield / 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Deanna van Klaveren (32)

Your Investment Today Grows Tomorrow's Leaders

Your continued commitment to Ag Leadership furthers our mission of "Growing leaders who make a difference."

END-OF-YEAR GIVING

If you wish to make a charitable contribution to qualify for a 2022 tax deduction, please ensure:

• Mailed gifts are postmarked on or before Dec. 31.
• Online gifts are made prior to 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Questions? Contact Kelli Coffey.