August 2021 Newsletter
AgForestry Olympia Golf Tournament
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first
AgForestry Olympia Golf Tournament!
We enjoyed a beautiful day at The Home Course last Friday. AgForestry alumni and supporters gathered to catch up with classmates, colleagues and friends, while raising funds for the AgForestry Leadership Program and enjoying a great sunny day on the course.
Congratulation to our winners!

1st Place:
Scott Swanson (Class 22), Lynn Swanson, Greg Swanson and Tyler Edwards

2nd Place:
Roy Yotsuuye (Class 19), Bob Brink (Class 19), Dan Brink (Class 35)
and Ernie Yamane

3rd Place:
Northwest Hardwoods: Bill Bush, Eric Clements, David Marshall and Brett Klus
Putting Contest:
Orv Mowry (Class 30)

Golf Ball Drop:
Ken Wilson

Closest to the Pin - women:
Carmen Smith (Class 31)

Closest to the Pin - men:
Bob Brink (Class 19)
Longest Drive - men:
Jeff Geer

 Longest Drive - women:
 Lynn Swanson

Longest Putt:
Dwayne Faber

Hit the Green Drawing:
Greg Swanson
Super Prize Winner: Ernie Yamane
Getting to know Class 43
Class 43 has had a unique beginning to its AgForestry experience. After waiting a full year to meet in person, they will gather for their first seminar this October in Pullman. Program Manager Lindsey Williams continues checking in with class members to see what they are looking forward to, and what assets they will bring to AgForestry.
After moving to the Skagit Valley from Oregon, Mikala has spent the last four years enjoying her new landscape. “Seeing the bay and then mountains at the same time is amazing,” she notes. Mikala has significant interest in politics and policy development, and is looking forward to the Washington D.C. seminar. Looking for ways to serve others, and her industry, Mikala is ready for AgForestry Class 43 to start in October.

We’re looking forward to it also, Mikala, and we can’t wait to see you find creative ways to be a great servant leader!
As a reforestation specialist, Jared focuses on young stand management, vegetation management, and density management in his work. He is looking forward to networking with classmates and alumni in other fields, such as agriculture. He is ready to bring his skills in encouraging teamwork and successful communication to his cohort, and equally as ready to learn a lot at the State and National Government seminars.

Jared, we are excited to see you enhance your skill set throughout your time with AgForestry!
Save the Date!
Put these AgForestry events on your calendar!

October 28: AgForestry Annual Meeting. We are planning another great virtual meeting with an organizational check-in, a preview of upcoming program enhancements and an entertaining presentation. Registration information will be announced soon.

November 30: Giving Tuesday. Your generosity has made Giving Tuesday a fun and fruitful day for AgForestry. This is your chance to include AgForestry in your year end giving, before the Christmas rush.

March 15-April 30: Application window is open. AgForestry will accept applications for Class 44. Now is the time to identify potential candidates for the program, or see if AgForestry would be a good fit for you. Nominate a candidate or request additional information at agforestry.org
July Donors
Barenbrug USA
  • Dave (25) & April Johnson
Clara and Art Bald Trust
Harold Sanders Cox Memorial
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Gary (16) & Barbara Karnofski
Cyndi Kloes
Alex (1) & Bonita McLean
Jennifer Molesworth (32) & Paul Salladay
Kevin (13) & Theresa Riel
Kerry Shiels (35)
Anne VanLierop (17)
Michael (19) & Jean Youngquist
Barbara Carlton
Steve (30) & Marilyn Barnowe-Meyer


AgForestry International Seminar Endowment Fund in Memory of Tedd Nealey, Class 1
Dave (1) & Jan Roseleip
Jack (1) & Geri DeWitt