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In Touch
an e-newsletter for alumni and friends November 2009
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 Annual Conference 2009
To all who attended the Annual Conference in Sacramento on Nov. 6 and 7, a huge and heartfelt "thanks for your support." I met and talked to many of you, and your welcoming comments and offers of support were most appreciated. As " the new guy," I have much to learn and many, many more people to meet, so my work has just begun. I look forward to meeting many more of you soon. To the conference committee and all the volunteers who made it happen (and especially to Deanna van Klaveren): great job, for a great conference!
-Bob Gray
Photos and a detailed summary about the conference and inaugural will appear in the upcoming issue of Horizons.
If you attended the Annual Conference and haven't done so yet, please take the time today and complete the attendee survey. It is important that we receive your feedback so we may begin planning for future conferences - ATTENDEE SURVEY If you didn't attend this year's Annual Conference and would like to tell us why, please take non-attendee survey - NON ATTENDEE SURVEY
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 Program Update: Leadership Lessons
Words such as communicator, patient, compassionate, empowering, inspirational, and passionate represent some of the leadership styles that Class 40 fellows want to work on in the next two years. These terms surfaced as the fellows worked with Grace Flannery, during their inaugural seminar, in search of the heroes in their lives. If you are not sure where to take your leadership journey, find time to reflect on whom you hold as a hero in your life. Like with Class 40 fellows, this exercise will provide you with an opportunity to reflect on the characteristics of leadership that you value or would hope to emulate.
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Ag Leadership Survey: Your Participation is Critical
In early December, a "stakeholder survey" will be circulated to alumni, friends and other individuals. The survey will ask for feedback and direction for the Foundation and its activities, now and in the future. It will take only about 15 minutes to complete (either on-line or paper format). EVERYONE'S INPUT IS CRITICAL, so please take the time to give counsel and guidance. Thank you. |
 Common Threads Sacramento Valley Nominations Due Nov. 20
If you know a woman who should be recognized for her outstanding commitment to
agriculture and the community, please nominate her for the 2010 Common Threads
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In Memoriam
We express our deepest sympathies to family, friends and colleagues of Don Laub and Nancy Tibbits, alumni and well-respected leaders in agriculture. Don Laub (Class 3), Oct. 20 - Read obituary. Read article. Nancy Tibbits (Class 18), Oct. 20 - Read obituary. Read obituary. |
In the News
Dan Errotabere (Class 21) and Sarah Woolf (Class 27), Merced Sun-Star, Nov. 9 -Read
Abel Maldonado, San Jose Mercury News, Nov. 5 - Read
Bob Atkins (Class 17), Fallbrook Village News, Nov. 5 - Read
Ladi Asgill (Class 38), The Modesto Bee, Nov. 2 - Read
Tim LaSalle (Class 6), Newsweek, Oct. 31 - Read Jim Nielsen (Class 5), The Record Searchlight, Oct. 25 - ReadJohn Muller, San Francisco Chronicle, Oct. 25 - Read Ryan Schohr (Class 33), Central Valley Business Times, Oct. 21 - Read |
Alumni/Fellows Updates
- Kash Gill (Class 267) was sworn in on Nov. 10 as the first Punjabi-American mayor of Yuba City. Read article - Watch video
- Errotabere Ranches (Dan, Class 21, and Jean, Class 34) received the Baker, Peterson & Franklin Ag Business Award from the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. Read article
Four alumni were in the running for Turlock Irrigation District (TID) seats. Michael Frantz (Class 36) was appointed TID Division 1 director. John Eisenhut (Class 14) and Mike Brem (Class 17) were among the final three vying for the seat. Read article Ron Macedo (Class 32) was elected TID Division 5 director. Read article
- Marcia Wolfe (Class 32) announced that her business, M.H. Wolfe and Associates Environmental Consulting, is celebrating 20 years of business in Kern County.
- Back in January, Joe Martinez (Class 18) was honored as Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Winters Chamber of Commerce. Read article Read article |
Alumni Action Needed
- Update your database information - click here it's fast and easy!
- Looking for class liaisons for several classes. Please contact Nicole Bell if you are interested
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Thank You Major Leadership Stakeholders
- Region 9 Golf Tournament: $30,000
- Class 38: $6,352
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Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
16-18: Class 39 Seminar, Pomona
DECEMBER
7-9: Class 40 Seminar, San Luis Obispo
8: Region 7 alumni dinner for Class 40
9-11: Class 39 Seminar, San Luis Obispo |
Job Opportunities
- Sweet Lane Nursery is hiring a company manager with 5-10 years of nursery and managerial experience. Please send resumes to Ed Grossi (Class 17) Email. Website
- The National Association of Wheat Growers is searching for a new chief executive officer, based in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit their website.
- The California Wheat Commission, based in Woodland, is searching for a new executive director. For a job description and more information, click here. |
Yearbooks For Sale
A 42-page commemorative yearbook celebrating 40 years of Ag Leadership is now available! It includes photos of founders Dean Brown and JG Boswell, a foreword by President/CEO Bob Gray, a group photo and list of names from each class, a closing message, and a tribute to former President/CEO Tim LaSalle. If you would like to order one, contact Nicole Bell at nbell@agleaders.org or 916-928-2202. The cost is $50. | |
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| "In Touch" is a monthly email newsletter distributed by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (916) 928-2202. If you have news to share, please contact our Editor, Meredith Rehrman Ritchie (Class 28), at editor_agleaders@yahoo.com or (916)984-4473. | |
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