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Grateful Reflections
By CALF President and CEO Dwight Ferguson
I had the pleasure of attending the Region 9 Golf Tournament in Camarillo on Monday. Proceeds from this event have contributed significantly to the foundation 31 times now. It reminded me just how fortunate we are to have the support of so many dedicated alumni and industry friends. At a time of record heat, continuing drought and so many other statewide industry challenges, they made the time to gather, once again, to share fellowship, some fun and show their appreciation to Ag Leadership.
This kind of generosity enables us to do what we do and ultimately advance our mission of growing leaders who make a difference. I’m so very grateful for this and the other upcoming learning and gathering opportunities you’ll read about below.
As always, please contact me at dferguson@agleaders.org or (831) 585-1030 with any comments or questions.
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New Website Launch is Almost Here
Our new website will be unveiled in just days! The new look is consistent with our refreshed print and digital items. Some elements - such as the new alumni directory and events page - will be completed in the coming months.
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Class 52 Fellows: Welcome to the Family!
The 24 fellows of Class 52 were announced on Sept. 13. View our press release for more details.
Join us for inauguration!
Oct. 6 / Fresno / View Invitation
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Leaders are Readers Book Club
REGISTER BY OCT. 12 FOR FALL SESSION
“The Outward Mindset” by the Arbinger Institute. This is the third book in Arbinger’s series that also includes “Leadership and Self-Deception” and “The Anatomy of Peace” (winter 2021 book club selection). Through compelling stories, guidance and tools, this book teaches readers to implement a mindset change: how to shift from a self-focused inward mindset to an outward mindset to improve performance, spark collaboration and accelerate innovation.
MORE INFORMATION
Deanna van Klaveren (32)
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L4: Enneagram Workshop with Ashlee Sikorski, Sway Leadership
Join us and learn about the enneagram – a typology of nine interconnected personality types – and how this assessment can be used to increase self-awareness and awareness of the needs and styles of others. The workshop will provide attendees with valuable leadership growth tools and opportunities to connect with fellow alumni.
Nov. 9 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Class 52 Inaugural Dinner, Reception and Award Presentation
DATE & LOCATION
Oct. 6 / DoubleTree Fresno Convention Center
Please join us in celebrating the beginning of the leadership journey for the fellows of Class 52, an alumni reception, celebration of decade classes (2, 12, 22, 32 and 42) and presentation of the Profiles in Leadership Award to Emily Rooney (39).
QUESTIONS?
Judy Sparacino, Programs Manager
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Alumni Conference and Celebration Dinner / Oct. 7 - 8, 2022
Ag Leadership alumni are invited to connect for an incredible learning, networking and socializing opportunity. We hope you plan to attend!
EVENTS
State of the Foundation Luncheon / Speakers / Silent Auction / Wine Stroll Reception / Celebration Dinner / Lifetime Leadership Award Presentation, Dick Clauss (1) / Recognition of Past and Present Foundation Leadership
Register today! Room block closes Sept. 22.
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Two Outstanding Conference Speakers!
We are looking forward to presentations by Dr. Pat Lattore (How We Grow as Leaders) and Jean Steel (Adapting in 2022 - Leading with Resilience) on Friday, Oct. 7.
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Dr. Patrick Lattore served CALF for more than 25 years, teaching leadership and developing curriculum as part of the CALF Education Team. He is the president of PAL-Leadership LLC, which has provided leadership development and executive coaching services to a wide range of professional entities. | |  |
Jean Steel was raised in Africa and Asia, learning from a young age about resilience, gratitude and grit. Steel received her master’s degree in wellness/mind/body health with the understanding the integration, balance and harmony of an individual’s mental and physical results in a positive state of well-being. | | | |
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Region 4 Social
DATE & LOCATION
Oct. 27 / 6 - 9 p.m. / RAM Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze / Turlock
MORE INFORMATION
Yvonne Sams (45), Region 4 Director / (209) 202-8305
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Dean Brown Memorial Golf Tournament
DATE & LOCATION
Nov. 4 / Santa Maria
QUESTIONS?
Jim McGarry (43), Chairman / (805) 245-7207
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NorCal Sporting Clay Shoot
Thank you to everyone who helped make Region 1's annual NorCal Ag Leadership Sporting Clay Shoot in Zamora a success! Nearly 80 alumni and friends participated in the event last month. All proceeds will benefit the foundation.
SAVE THE DATE
Aug. 5, 2023 / Quail Point Hunt Club / Zamora
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Region 9 Golf Tournament
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this week's annual golf tournament in Camarillo. Nearly 100 golfers participated and all proceeds from the event will benefit Ag Leadership.
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Save the Date!
First Fridays
Nov. 2 / Live Online
Region 5 / Jim Manassero (1) Memorial Luncheon
Nov. 3 / Growers Pub / Salinas / More Information
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We share our condolences on the recent passing of two important individuals in the foundation's history:
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Dr. Julian Whaley (Honorary Fellow), former CALP core faculty member at Fresno State
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Dr. Allen Christensen, former CALP campus coordinator and dean of the Cal Poly Pomona College of Agriculture. View obituary
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We want to hear from you! Email your news to liza.teixeira@agleaders.org. | |
/ THANK YOU MAJOR LEADERSHIP STAKEHOLDERS | |
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Wonderful Citrus Packing: $6,000
Index Fresh: $5,500
Pierre Tada: $5,000
Raymond and Deborah Tonella: $5,000
Circle Vision: $3,000
Buck Camp / Tim O’Neill Fundraiser (Class 10): $2,700
RPAC LLC: $2,500
R. Gorrill Ranch Enterprises: $2,250
Kautz Farms: $1,250
Prudential Ag Finance: $1,250
Art Bliss Ranch: $1,000
Assured Partners of California: $1,000
Brokaw Nursery LLC: $1,000
Bill Cramer: $1,000
Fruit Growers Supply Company: $1,000
Mark Kimmelshue: $1,000
Otto & Sons Inc.: $1,000
Louis Pandol: $1,000
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An Impact for Generations
How do you want to leave your legacy? Contact Kelli Coffey to learn more about planned giving options like required minimum distributions, gift annuities and more ways to make a difference for you, your family and the future of California agriculture.
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October
6 / Class 52 Inaugural Dinner, Reception and Award Presentation, Fresno
7- 8 / Alumni Conference & Celebration Dinner, Fresno
27 / Region 4 Social, Turlock
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