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2024 ILAC Social & Tours
June 25-26
Monterey
2024 Alumni Conference
June 27-28
Monterey Conference Center
agleaders.org/events
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION &
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WE ARE EXCITED TO INVITE YOU TO A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE!
This June, the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) 2024 Alumni Conference will be held in conjunction with the 2024 International Leadership Alumni Conference (ILAC), which consists of alumni from the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leaders.
This is an incredible opportunity that will bring together hundreds of agricultural leadership program alumni from numerous states and countries for lifelong leadership learning, socializing and networking! The conference committee has organized an outstanding lineup of speakers and sessions to ensure valuable and enlightening educational experiences.
We look forward to seeing you in Monterey!
Sincerely,
2024 Alumni Conference Committee
Co-chairs: James Ewart (49), Yvonne Sams (45)
Manpreet Bains (43), Carson Britz (43), John Chandler (44), Grant Cremers (52), Sandy Fiack (29), Johnna Hepner (46), Gayle Holman (46), Heather Johnson (46), Ian LeMay (48), Jazmin Lopez (48), Tom Merwin (44), Heather Mulholland (44), Sal Parra Jr. (46), Jane Roberti (45), Roxanna Smith (19), Brandon Souza (44), Jules Struckmeyer, Deanna van Klaveren (32), Ellen Way (28) and CALF staff.
QUESTIONS
CALF Executive Vice President Abby Taylor-Silva (45) ataylorsilva@agleaders.org / 831-585-1030
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SCHEDULE
Any changes to this schedule will be provided on the Alumni Conference event page at agleaders.org/events. All sessions and events will be held at the Monterey Conference Center unless noted otherwise.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
ILAC SOCIAL
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. (Tap Depot), Monterey
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
AGRICULTURAL AND WALKING TOURS
a.m.
Depart from Monterey Conference Center
• Option 1: ILAC Ag Industry Tours and Dinner (return at 8:30 p.m.)
• Option 2: Leadership Lessons Through Historical Monterey (walking tour; time pending)
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
ALUMNI CONFERENCE
a.m.
Registration Opens
ILAC Board Meeting (2023-2024)
Janette Barnard — Cultivate a Prime Future: How Innovative Agricultural Leaders Operate Differently
State of the Foundation Luncheon
CALF Alumni Panel Presentation
Janie Hipp — Cultivate Opportunity: Resourcing Native Farmers with Essential Capital & Reflections on the Farm Bill
Social
The Farmer’s Table – Celebration Dinner
• Fireside Chat with Secretary Leon Panetta
• Presentation of Lifetime Leadership Awards
Friday schedule on back page →
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8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
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SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
Registration Opens
Rangineh Azimzadeh Tehrani — Cultivate Story: Applying the Strength and Significance of Story to the Leadership Development Journey
Break
Fireside Chat with Dr. Jeffrey Armstrong — Cultivate Higher Education: Nurturing an Enduring Commitment to Agriculture
ILAC/Nuffield Scholars-USA Luncheon
Ed Kee
Dr. Tobin Redwine — Cultivate Healthy Decisions: Core Values and Resilient Minds
ILAC Board Meeting (2024-2025)
CALF Alumni Meetings
All Class Social
ILAC: Dinner on your own or with fellow delegates*
CALF alumni: Dinner on your own or with classmates*
*Dinners not included with conference registration
REGISTRATION / LODGING
All registration and lodging details and links are available at agleaders.org/events (click on Alumni Conference).
If you are unable to register online, please contact CALF at 831-585-1030.
REGISTRATION
• Early bird pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 5.
• Options include full registration and à la carte items (tours, luncheon and dinner events, etc.).
LODGING
CALF has room blocks at the Monterey Marriott.
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation 80 Garden Court, Suite 270 / Monterey, CA 93940
831-585-1030 / agleaders.org
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