HELPING GROW
ANNUAL REPORT
2018-2019
Change, Connections & Community
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CALF LEADERSHIP July 2018 - June 2019 UNIVERSITY DEANS Dr. Sandra Witte, California State University, Fresno Dr. Andrew Thulin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Lisa Kessler, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Helene Dillard, University of California, Davis
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karm Bains (40), Karmdeep S. Bains / Bains Ranches Loren Booth (27), [Immediate Past Chair] Booth Ranches, LLC Cameron Boswell (42), J.G. Boswell (Effective Feb. 2019) Rick Burnes (41), Sunridge Nurseries Edwin Camp (15), D.M. Camp & Sons (Through Feb. 2019) Karen Caplan, Frieda’s, Inc. Robert Cherenson (29), Lander Veterinary Clinic Jeff Elder (35), [Chairman] Oritain Global Michael Hollister, Driscoll’s James R. Maxwell, [Vice Chair] Agriland Farming Company, Inc. Mike Mendes (39), Wonderful Orchards Eugene Peterson, [Secretary-Treasurer] Wells Fargo Emily Rooney (39), Agricultural Council of California Dr. Andrew Thulin, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Bill Van Skike (32), A-C Electric Company Mike Young (35), Wegis & Young
ALUMNI COUNCIL AT-LARGE DIRECTORS Chase Hurley (35), [External Activities] Correen Davis (45), [Education Team Liaison] Domenick Buck (46), [Education Team Liaison] (Through Oct. 2018) Sal Parra, Jr. (46), [Education Team Liaison] (Effective March 2019)
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS Dr. Athanasios “Alex” Alexandrou, California State University, Fresno Dr. Robert Flores, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Peggy Sears Perry (9), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Louise Ferguson (30), University of California, Davis
ALUMNI COUNCIL REGIONAL DIRECTORS Region 1: Christine Ivory (41) Region 2: Glenn Proctor (29) Region 3: Manpreet Bains (43) Region 4: Matt Toste (41) Region 5: Erik Jertberg (40)
Region 6: Vernon Peterson (41) Region 7: Dan Sutton (40) (Through Oct. 2018) Region 7: Carson Britz (43) (Effective May 2019) Region 8: Rob Goff (45) Region 9: Ted Grether (47) Region 10: Jason Schwartze (45) Region 11: Ellen Way (28)
ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jason Cole (42), [Chair] Rachelle Antinetti (42), [Secretary-Treasurer] Bill Van Skike (32), [Board Liaison]
CALF STAFF Barry Bedwell, [President] Dr. Michael Thomas, [Director of Education] (Through July 2018) Shelli Hendricks, [Director of Education] (Effective Dec. 2018) Dr. Charlie Crabb, [Program Advisor] Judy Sparacino, [Program Coordinator] Emily Lazzerini, [Enterprise Coordinator] Sharon Harney, [Finance & Human Resources] Mandi Nack, [Alumni Coordinator] (Through May 2019) Liza Teixeira Robertson, [Writer / Editor] Meredith Rehrman Ritchie, [Contributing Writer / Editor]
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HELPING GROW Change, Connections & Community By Jeff Elder (35), CALF Board Chairman and Barry Bedwell (13), CALF President
Focusing on Mission and Vision In looking back at the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, we can see a continuation of several favorable developments connected to the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and its programs. Overall, the perception and interest in the flagship Ag Leadership Program remained at a very high level while the financial strength and stability of CALF continued to grow. Alumni engagement and involvement in such efforts as the Washington D.C. Educational Fellowship Program (D.C. Exchange), along with the California Educational Fellowship Program (California Exchange), were maintained at an impressive pace, thanks to the tireless work of many volunteers. In addition, in large part due to the exceptional devotion of the core faculty, as well as our partnership with four outstanding universities and the deans of their colleges of agriculture, the ever-evolving curriculum presented in the programs increased in impact and value. In that regard, one of the most important developments this past year was the successful transition of the director of education (DOE) position. After more than a decade in masterfully guiding the instructional aspects of the Ag Leadership Program, Dr. Michael Thomas took over in August as the interim associate dean at the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. His departure presented a major challenge in locating someone who could not only understand the unique nature of leadership development, but also comprehend the mission and vision of the foundation as it pertained to working on behalf of California agriculture. After a thorough and detailed search, we were extremely pleased and fortunate to add Shelli Hendricks
to the Ag Leadership team as the new DOE. Her past experience in leadership instruction and as a corporate coach has shown to be a valuable and productive match with not only the faculty but with the participating fellows as well. Another area that the new DOE provided almost immediate benefit was responding to the request from engaged alumni about their desire to participate in continuing education related to leadership training. Shelli jumped in with both feet and immediately began interacting with the Alumni Council to outline a series of events to give many past graduates a more up-to-date taste of the current curriculum. In addition, the DOE continues to work with the existing deans and core faculty to strategically plan for the inevitable change connected with succession planning for the faculty. We can both say with great confidence that we are indeed fortunate to have such a person in place for the benefit of our programs and agriculture. Turning to the subject of the foundation’s financial position, we are happy to report that once again the overall value of the organization’s net assets increased thanks to the generosity of our donors and the fortunate continuation of a positive equities market. At the start of the fiscal year, net assets totaled just under $18.7 million and grew to almost $19.9 million at June 30, 2019, an increase of over 6 percent. Endowment balances started the period at about $17.9 million and increased to over $19.4 million at year end, a gain in excess of 8 percent. During this same time, total expenses decreased in an amount that represented a savings of over percent as compared to the prior year.
asked for request for proposal (RFP) from accounting firms related to the annual audit of the foundation. This process was by no means a reflection of any dissatisfaction or relationship concerns with our previous firm, which were excellent by all accounts. After completion of our appraisal, where three outstanding proposals were received, the board decide to retain the Salinas firm of Bianchi, Kasavan and Pope, LLP. We certainly enjoyed working with them this past fall as they did their work in reviewing our statements. Their firm issued a clean opinion on our financials and we encourage you to review the financial details presented in this report. Now, at the completion of another successful year, we enthusiastically look forward to our 50th Anniversary Celebration which will be held Oct. 22-24, 2020 in beautiful Monterey, for the opportunity for alumni and guests to connect in new relationships for the benefit of California agriculture. However, prior to that monumental and exciting event, we first and foremost would like to thank all of you in the Ag Leadership family, the board of directors, alumni, faculty, donors and staff, for your unwavering support. The potential for this foundation and its programs is unlimited and we pledge to do our best to focus on our profound and accurate mission and vision; namely, “to grow leaders who make a difference” so that they can “be a catalyst for a vibrant agricultural community.” Thank you for giving us and all of those associated with Ag Leadership that opportunity.
Jeff Elder (35)
Barry Bedwell (13)
Also, you should be aware that as a normal process of due diligence, the foundation’s board of directors
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July 2018 Screening committees interviewed dozens of Class 49 candidates in Pomona, Fresno, Chico, Davis and San Luis Obispo. The regional committees included alumni, board members, industry representatives and CALF staff. Photo: 1
August 2018 The Education Team retreat was held in Fresno. Core faculty members met to conduct their annual review and update curriculum.
September 2018 The fellows of Class 49 were announced. Photo: 8 The 28th annual Region 9 Golf Tournament was held at the Los Posas Country Club in Camarillo. The event raised $40,000 for CALF. Photos: 9, 10
Class 49 selection was held in Salinas. Photo: 2 The NorCal Ag Leadership Sporting Clay Shoot was held at the Quail Point Hunt Club in Zamora. The event raised approximately $8,000. Photos: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The 2018 California Educational Fellowship Program (CA Exchange) was held in Region 2. The four fellows of Class 5 spent three days learning about agricultural sustainability and urban interface in California. Photos: 11, 12
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October 2018 The Northern California Class 49 reception was held at the Silt Wine Company Tasting Room in Clarksburg. Ag Leadership hosted a reception at Booth Ranches in Minkler for the board of directors and the Alumni Council. Photo: 13 The Class 49 inauguration and the 2018 Ag Leadership Awards ceremony were held at Fresno State. Alumni hosted a reception which was followed by dinner and ceremonies. Photos: 14, 15
November 2018 The 2018 Profiles in Leadership Award was presented to Paul Wenger (17) and Bill Adams (32). Dr. Michael Thomas received the 2018 Honorary Fellow Award. Photo: 16 The Region 6 Fall Feast was held in Kingsburg. The event raised $4,300 for CALF. Photos: 17, 18
The fellows of Class 48 traveled to Vanuatu and Australia for their international travel seminar. Photos: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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November 2018 The 29th annual Dean Brown Golf Tournament was held at the Santa Maria Country Club. The event raised $25,000 for CALF. Photo: 25 The 20 fellows of the Washington, D.C. Educational Fellowship Program (D.C. Exchange) came together in Regions 9, 10 and 11 to learn about current issues and complex challenges facing California’s farmers and ranchers. Photos: 26, 27, 28
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December 2018 Shelli Hendricks began her role as the foundation’s new director of education. Photo: 29 The Region 3 holiday mixer was held at Brasserie Capitale in Sacramento.
January 2019 The application process began for Class 50. A press release was emailed to agricultural and mainstream news outlets to announce that applications were being accepted. Photo: 30 The Region 3 recruitment event was held at the home of Mike Campbell (3) in Clarksburg. Photo: 31 The Region 4 recruitment event was held at Brewery Taproom in Turlock. Photo: 32
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The 17th annual Colusa Farm Show Breakfast was held at the Colusa Fairgrounds. The event raised $28,000 for CALF. (page 6) Photo: 33
A wine and cheese reception—honoring the insurance sponsors of the Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast—was held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Visalia.
The Region 6 recruitment event and learning forum was held at Sun-Maid Growers of California in Kingsburg.
The 25th annual Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast was held in Tulare. The event raised $125,000 for CALF. (page 6) Photo: 36
Class 48 commencement was held at Fresno State. Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro spoke at the event. (page 6) Photos: 34, 35
The Region 1 recruitment event was held at Montna Farms in Yuba City.
Following a two-day seminar at UC Davis, Class 49 fellows arrived on the East Coast to begin their national travel seminar to Gettysburg, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Photos: 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 The annual Agricultural & Government Leaders Reception was held at the Sutter Club in Sacramento. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was in attendance and addressed the group about current ag issues. As part of the event, nearly 500 pounds of fresh California produce was donated to the River City Food Bank. Photos: 45, 46, 47, 48
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March 2019 The Region 9 recruitment event was held at Rincon Fresh in Camarillo. The Region 10 recruitment event was held at the home of Bob (17) and Anne Atkins in Fallbrook. Photos: 49, 50, 51 The Region 11 alumni social and recruitment event was held at Vessey & Company in Holtville. Photos: 52, 53
April 2019 CALF co-sponsored the Common Threads Fresno Award honoring women in agriculture. A luncheon and ceremony were held in Clovis. The event raised $12,300 for CALF. Photo: 54 The Region 8 recruitment event was held at the Wonderful Citrus Learning Center in Delano. Photos: 55, 56, 57, 58
CALF co-sponsored the Common Threads North Award honoring women in agriculture. A luncheon and ceremony were held in Woodland. Photo: 59
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The Region 5 alumni social and recruitment event was held at the home of Steve (33) and Danielle (43) McShane in Salinas. Photos: 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
The All-Class Reunion was held at Booth Ranches in Minkler. Alumni from as early as Class 2 and as recently as Class 48 attended the reunion weekend. Photos: 68, 69, 70
The Region 2 recruitment event was held at Mauritson Wines in Healdsburg. Photos: 66, 67
The Region 7 recruitment event was held at Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande. Photo: 71
FIRST FRIDAYS
June 2019 CALF Director of Education Shelli Hendricks launched the First Fridays live online discussion as part of the new Alumni Learning Community. Photo: 72
CLASS 48
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INAUGURATION: OCTOBER 2017 | GRADUATION: FEBRUARY 2019 Kelly Ansaldo • Grant Baglietto • Eric Bream • Paul Crout • John Ellis • Andrew Fisher • Tim Fitzgerald • Lauren Hajik • Mark Krebsbach • Melissa Lema • Ian LeMay • Jazmin Lopez Adam Lovgren • Jarrett Martin • Kelly Mora • Barzin Moradi • Alejandra Navarrete • Bryan Nickerson • Punit Parmar • Carissa Ryström • Jess Thomas • Joey Vander Schaaf • Mitchell Yerxa
Class 48 International Seminar
LESSONS LEARNED IN VANUATU AND AUSTRALIA Class 48 fellows traveled to Vanuatu and Australia for their 15-day international seminar. The journey was filled with opportunities for the fellows to gain valuable leadership lessons through unique experiences. The first destination for the fellows was Vanuatu—a nation in the South Pacific Ocean consisting of approximately 80 islands across 800 miles. Once in Vanuatu, the fellows visited the small island of Tanna to learn about local history, culture and traditions. “We filled the seats and beds of a number of pickup trucks and traveled out to our first destination: the village of Imanaka. We were neither expecting nor prepared for what we experienced next. To say the villagers welcomed us warmly would
be understating the matter significantly. More appropriately, they celebrated our arrival with a ceremony of live music, leis, dancing and a presentation of handmade gifts. We later discovered that people were waiting alongside the roads all day to shower us with flowers and song, which they affectionally did as we drove by.” -International Seminar Blog After leaving Vanuatu, the fellows arrived in Australia. They began by reflecting on their personal experiences and leadership lessons learned during their time in Vanuatu. “We can say with confidence that each fellow has been deeply moved in their own unique way with a visible, palpable impact. Leadership lessons aren’t always an ‘ah-hah moment’ or some obvious slap in the face. We recognized the tribes of Tanna that we visited were made up of generous, kind, resilient, genuinely happy people who took us in without reservation or judgment. They truly welcomed us as strangers into their communities and lives. How do we reflect those qualities in our daily lives? Who was the last person we treated in a similar manner? The resonant questions, however, seemed to be clear: What purpose or overall outcome do western cultures hope to achieve in developing islands like Vanuatu? More fundamentally, what is our obligation to those countries?” -Blog
The seminar’s first full day in Australia began with an exploration of relevant issues in Australia and a look at how they compare to what was experienced in Vanuatu. Meetings in Canberra, the nation’s capital, gave fellows a poignant look into the complex geopolitical realities affecting the region. Fellows met with the American “charge d’affaires” to Australia and representatives from various sectors of the U.S. diplomatic corp in the country, including political, economic, security, military and the U.S. Commercial Service. In Canberra, the fellows focused on the aboriginal culture and the challenges they face. The group learned about mental health and other aspects of aboriginal services. A meeting with Michelle Deshong, CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, gave fellows an overview of the diversity of the first nations of Australia. On Nov. 11, the fellows witnessed the 100-year commemoration of Remembrance Day, which celebrates the signing of a peace agreement to end World War I. They joined local Canberrans, Australians and tourists at the stairs of the war memorial complex to take part in the observance and listen as the prime minister addressed the nation. “So often we consider conflict only from the vantage point of our own family, or
community, or country. It was a sobering reminder that we owe our freedoms in part not only to our own brave men and women, but to many other brave men and women the world over.” -Blog As the international seminar came to a close, fellows reflected on their experiences during their leadership journey together. “The two weeks flew by as our travels took us physically and emotionally to places that we never could accomplish or replicate as individuals. We realize our strength comes from working together; we remember the phrase ‘if you want to go fast in life, go alone, but if you want to go far in life, go together.’ The teamwork displayed by Class 48 took us on a leadership journey to Vanuatu and Australia that we will never forget. We must remember to continually harness this power of teamwork to accomplish all of our class goals. With a sincere attitude of thanks, Class 48 accepts the challenge to continue to build on the success of the California Ag Leadership Program for the future.” -Blog Read Class 48’s entire international seminar blog at: calfclass48international.tumblr.com.
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Brean Bettencourt • Adam Borchard • Luis Calderon • John Dmytriw • Steven Dodge • Miranda Driver • Lesa Eidman • Kathryn Elmore • James Ewart • Brittany Fagundes Steven Filter • Cherie France • Daniel Hartwig • Alyssa Houtby • Betty Lindeman • Melissa Macfarlane • Adam Martinez • Daryn Miller • Sara Neagu-Reed • Laura Pires Jared Plumlee • Taylor Serres • Mark Unruh • Jake Wenger
Class 49 National Seminar
LESSONS LEARNED IN WASHINGTON, D.C., GETTYSBURG AND PHILADELPHIA The fellows of Class 49 learned about state and national issues through meetings, discussions and interactive lessons in Sacramento, Washington, D.C., Gettysburg and Philadelphia. The seminar provided a valuable extension to the study of state and national issues during the first year of the program. The national seminar began in Sacramento with meetings at the office of Somach, Simmons and Dunn with Tess Dunham (29) to learn about the need for the farming community to take a more proactive approach with trade associations, policy groups and lawmakers. The fellows were then hosted by Jackson Gualco (20) at The Gualco Group to discuss various laws and regulations and the importance of collaboration opportunities. The seminar continued at the office of Kahn, Soares & Conway with Lauren Hajik (48), where the fellows met with Sen. Steve Glazer; Joaquin Esquival from the State Water Resources Control Board and Jenny Lester Moffitt (47),
undersecretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
“To round out the day, we had a final review where we did a deeper dive into today’s themes of being proactive, getting engaged and finding collaboration opportunities. One commonality between all speakers was the sense of hope everyone feels towards the new governor. His decisions to engage farmers and ranchers is allowing him to work outside the box and cross party lines for the benefit of all.” -National Seminar Blog In Philadelphia, the fellows spent a full day at the Eastern State Penitentiary. During the visit, fellows learned about the historical aspect of the prison as well as current societal challenges. They also listened in on a panel discussion about mass incarceration and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. “Our day concluded with a class synthesis. As leaders, we will often make decisions that have long-lasting implications for future generations or other areas of society. As we learned today, decisions within the criminal justice system from 200 years ago have contributed to mass incarceration and the current prison model in the United States. Across all issues, as leaders, we must take time to engage in the discussion and learn others’ perspectives, seek the common ground and be willing to collaborate. As
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leaders, we need to accept responsibilities for our decisions and how those will impact others in the years to come—even when we are wrong, we must be brave and acknowledge we may not have been right.” -Blog
fellows met with a food and agricultural lobbyist and representatives from the Department of Interior. The day concluded with a night tour of the U.S. Capitol led by Rep. Jim Costa.
In Gettysburg, the fellows learned about challenges faced by leaders during wartime from Bruce Rice, a licensed battlefield guide. After leaving the battlefield, they discussed the different leadership styles of presidents during times of turmoil.
On their final day in Washington, D.C., the fellows met with members of the California congressional delegation, received a tour and briefing at the U.S. Supreme Court and met several D.C. area leaders. Fellows discussed policy, politics and bipartisanship with Reps. Devin Nunes (29), Josh Harder, TJ Cox, Mike Thompson, Jimmy Panetta and Jim Costa. They were then joined by Dennis Nuxoll, vice president of federal government relations for the Western Growers Association, who gave an update about the major policy issues impacting agriculture. At the Hart Senate Office Building fellows met with Sen. Dianne Feinstein and her staff.
“It’s said that the first casualty of war is your plan. Rarely do we jump into situations without an idea of how to get to a result. What’s important is to keep the end goal in mind and live in the moment, don’t get bogged down with the minutia.” -Blog After a busy few days of educational experiences and leadership lessons in Philadelphia and Gettysburg, the fellows attended a service at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. Fellows also visited Arlington National Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and several historical monuments. In Washington, D.C., fellows visited the National Defense University and learned about national security strategy and the development of leaders who serve the common defense. At the U.S. Capitol,
“Our trip concluded on the steps of the Supreme Court—a building where history is considered and future precedence is decided. While we have been inspired, motivated and educated during these past 10 days, we are excited to return to our farms, families and businesses and begin to implement the lessons we have learned so far.” -Blog Read Class 49’s entire national seminar blog at: agleadersclass49.tumblr.com
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Excerpts Taken From Horizons Summer 2018 - Summer 2019
REFLECTIONS Excerpts taken from Horizons Summer 2018 - Summer 2019
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Reflections | page 13 Jeff Elder (35) — Leadership is about inspiring others and by extension we surround ourselves with those friends who motivate us and give us confidence. Your Ag Leadership colleagues are some of the most inspirational people you’ll meet. The friendships I’ve developed while both going through the program and being on the board are too many to mention, but I cherish every one of them. Each of my friends gives me a brain to pick, an ear to listen or a push in the right direction. I encourage all of you to take advantage of the gift of Ag Leadership and continue to reach out to classmates and future alumni friends. Jess Thomas (48) — As we end our [national seminar] and think about how to apply what we learned to our own leadership journey, there is an important lesson to remember: we do not just lead because of our strengths and in spite of our weaknesses; both are essential in creating the humanity and empathy from which leadership ability flows. Paul Wenger (17) — I was surprised, humbled and very honored when Barry called to tell me I was to be recognized with the Profiles in Leadership Award. I’ve always been amazed by the contributions of prior award winners and enjoyed reading about their contributions to our agricultural industry in California. I’m honored to join the ranks of these individuals that I have worked with over the years in advocating for California’s farmers and ranchers and who I respect for their unique leadership contributions. The California Agricultural Leadership Program was instrumental in helping me
develop the individual skills and tools, as well as a network of alumni and agricultural advocates that I rely upon daily.
Bill Adams (32) — To receive [the Profiles in Leadership Award] from an organization I admire so much is a great honor. The coolest thing about this award is being in the ‘Profiles in Leadership club’ with so many of my Class 32 friends that I admire and think so much of. All of them have remained great friends and continue to impact my life in positive ways. Jason Cole (42) — There are a lot of great things happening at CALF right now and I have had a blast working with all the regional directors on the Alumni Council. Emily Rooney (39) — Ag Leadership “grows leaders who make a difference.” Whether it is on the local, state or federal level, the program produces polished individuals ready to tackle complex problems that impact our communities. Watching the continued evolution of this program has been an inspiration to me ever since I participated in it a decade ago. And, the ideas are more applicable with each passing year. These are some of the reasons I choose to give back to the program. New leadership is needed now, more than ever, and I am confident that this program has a significant hand in developing those leaders. I am certainly not alone in giving back to Ag Leadership as many program staff, volunteers and alumni are working every day to create the best program possible in an effort to keep agriculture relevant in California. I encourage all of us who
are involved with and connected to the program to welcome change and when needed—despite the obstacles—build those bridges as we walk across them.
Rachelle Antinetti (42) — 2019 will be the best year yet for California Agricultural Leadership Program alumni! The Alumni Council has been working diligently on rolling out new alumni services, including a variety of ways to reconnect with classmates, meet new alumni and re-engage with the content of the California Ag Leadership Program we have all come to love. Sue McConnell (CA Exchange fellow) — The most impactful part of CA Exchange was the opportunity to spend uninterrupted time with and learn from the agricultural community. It was very eye-opening to see the daily challenges faced by California agricultural operations and the innovative approaches they are employing to address those issues. Bill Richmond (D.C. Exchange fellow) — The D.C. Exchange should be mandatory for all D.C. based policy professionals working in agriculture, labor or water. There is no better way to understand California agriculture than to spend a week with farm families whose livelihoods depend on the decisions we make in Washington. John Ellis (48), Jazmin Lopez (48) and Barzin Moradi (48) — The two weeks flew by as our travels took us physically and emotionally to places that we never could accomplish or replicate as individuals. We realize our strength
comes from working together; we remember the phrase ‘if you want to go fast in life, go alone, but if you want to go far in life, go together.’ The teamwork displayed by Class 48 took us on a leadership journey to Vanuatu and Australia that we will never forget. We must remember to continually harness this power of teamwork to accomplish all of our class goals. With a sincere attitude of thanks, Class 48 accepts the challenge to continue to build on the success of the California Ag Leadership Program for the future.
Barry Bedwell (13) — The importance of self-awareness is to understand your own strengths and weaknesses through humility. If we are humble and self-aware, we can understand how we are viewed by others. As leaders, we must also self-regulate, self-motivate and have empathy in order to understand what others are feeling. Jazmin Lopez (48) — We will always benefit if we continue to nurture and inspire growth. Jarrett Martin (48) — I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from 22 new friends and the core faculty. I stand here a better man and am thankful you encouraged me to do better and to be better. Grant Baglietto (48) — As comfortable as the status quo is, fear must be overcome. We must have courage to be ourselves, to expose our weaknesses and to be vulnerable. Melissa Lema (48) — My comfort zone was well established and very comfortable. I had a
plan and then one day, the rules changed. I learned I was sick and the rules and expectations of myself went out the window. During our 17 months together a lot of good things happened.
Carissa Rystrom (48) — If we want to achieve our purpose, we have to be willing to destroy our ego. I had to look at my selfishness, ego and pride and it was then that I realized there was a renewal. I got the joy of breaking down my fear as I broke down my ego. Dennis Albiani (32) — Most important is for the fellows to be exposed to state government officials as part of their learning experience. [The Agricultural and Government Leaders Reception] provides an introduction to Sacramento and state officials as well as other industry leaders. It exposes [Ag Leadership] and the current fellows to industry leaders and alumni and invites them to re-engage. Mary Kimball (32) — I believe strongly in the outreach and education opportunities that the [Agricultural and Government Leaders Reception] provides—both for current class members and alumni. The re-engagement piece is critical and connecting current class members with alumni is also a role the event plays. Phil Waddell (29) — The All-Class Reunion was a great opportunity to renew old relationships and make some new ones. We can hardly wait for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October 2020!
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PART N E R UNIV E R S IT I E S Seminars are delivered by four exceptional partner universities – Cal Poly Pomona; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Fresno State and UC Davis. Fellows learn from first-rate educators, subject authorities and individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds. Core faculty members at each university are responsible for the content and delivery of the seminar curriculum. Through these dynamic and intensive seminars, fellows focus on leadership theory, critical and strategic thinking, effective communication, motivation, change management, complex social and cultural issues, emotional intelligence and other skills that contribute to improved performance as a leader.
Change management, social issues, culture, history and religion.
Team building, communication skills and personal assessment.
Emotional intelligence, criminology and national leadership issues.
Conflict management, facilitative leadership, economics, local and state government.
CLASS 48 YEAR TWO SEMINARS October 2018 — Fresno State and San Quentin Criminal justice system, criminology, death penalty, polarized viewpoints and emotional responses, critical thinking skills for complex issues. Included tour of San Quentin. November 2018 — International Travel Seminar, Australia and Vanuatu Class 48 fellows learned about different cultures and economic systems. The seminar added diversity and a variety of leadership lessons to their Ag Leadership experience. January 2019 — Cal Poly Pomona International seminar synthesis, including leadership lessons and broadened perspectives. February 2019 — Commencement, Fresno State Life after Ag Leadership, taking personal responsibility for leadership development, reflective interviews, commencement ceremony.
CLASS 49 YEAR ONE SEMINARS October 2018 — Inaugural, Fresno State CALP history and traditions, program expectations, synthesis, leadership basics, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, alumni activities. November 2018 — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo The leader as a communicator. Team building exercises, practical application of speaking principles (informational speech), communicating through print media, TV and radio interviewing skills.
December 2018 — UC Davis Group dynamics, diversity in the workplace, organizational structure and motivation in the workplace, conflict resolution, facilitative leadership. Included visit to Loaves & Fishes. January 2019 — Cal Poly Pomona The concept of culture and its formation, different cultures, the role of culture in complex societal issues and solutions, cross-cultural simulation exercise, prejudicial attitudes. Included visit to Homeboy Industries. February 2019 — Fresno State Emotional maturity in leadership effectiveness, the connection between biological systems and leadership behaviors, the role of emotional intelligence in complex leadership challenges, leadership from various historical perspectives. March 2019 — UC Davis/National Travel Seminar The ecology of organizations, responding to challenges in communities, engaging the legislative process (local and state issues). National travel seminar to Washington, D.C., Gettysburg and Philadelphia. April 2019 — Cal Poly Pomona The significance of change and its impacts on individuals and organizations, the value of agility in responding to change, personal power. Examine economic, social and political aspects of Southeast Asian culture. May 2019 — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Persuasive speech, active listening, microphone manners, executing powerful presentations, leadership model of influence and vital behaviors.
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California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Statements of activities and changes in net assets for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
VISION California agricultural leaders united as a catalyst for a vibrant industry.
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CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents Contributions receivable Pledges receivable Short-term investments Other current assets
320,679 851 191,900 11,140 11,500
111,538 8,375 212,694 26,474 55,324
Total current assets
536,070
414,405
27,383 532,058 17,904,106
19,320 340,855 19,408,015
18,999,617
20,182,595
CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable Funds held for others Other current liabilities
64,355 4,521 252,057
35,641 6,644 271,524
Total current liabilities
320,933
313,809
2,984,342 15,694,342
2,771,501 17,097,285
Total net assets
18,678,684
19,868,786
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
18,999,617
20,182,595
Property and equipment–net Pledges receivable–net Long-term investments TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS: Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions
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Statements from June 30, 2018 AND 2019
STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES & CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS: REVENUES AND GAINS: Special events gross revenues Less: special events direct costs Net revenues from special events
2018
2019
342,157 (76,150) 266,007
337,871 (86,820) 251,051
1,039,569 109,512 37,482 16,904 306,449
713,058 72,776 34,675 18,409 200,000
Total revenues and gains without donor restrictions 1,775,923
1,289,969
Contributions Net investment income In-kind revenue Other income Net assets released from restrictions
EXPENSES: Program services Fundraising General and administrative Total expenses
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS:
1,206,721 245,007 103,776
1,121,633 253,069 128,108
1,555,504
1,502,810
220,419
(212,841)
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS: Net investment income Net assets released from restrictions Endowment contributions
1,288,516 (306,449) 603,668
870,854 (200,000) 732,089
Changes in net assets with donor restrictions:
1,585,735
1,402,943
CHANGE IN TOTAL NET ASSETS
1,806,154
1,190,102
TOTAL NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
16,872,530
18,678,684
TOTAL NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
18,678,684
19,868,786
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
2018
2019
1,806,154
1,190,102
1,362 (1,398,028) (603,668) 43,894
9,622 (943,630) (732,089) (27,841)
19,379 17,499 28,671
(7,524) 198,250 (43,824)
39,965 (25,615) 206,058
(28,714) 2,123 19,467
135,671
(364,058)
(4,387,906) 3,925,128 (24,744)
(12,134,528) 11,558,915 (1,559)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
(487,522)
(577,172)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Permanently restricted contributions
603,668
732,089
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
603,668
732,089
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
251,817
(209,141)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF YEAR
68,862
320,679
320,679
111,538
Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation Net realized/unrealized (gain)/loss on investments Contributions for endowment purposes Change in present value of discount on pledges (Increase) decrease in: Contributions receivable Pledges receivable Other current assets Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable Funds held for others Other current liabilities NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment purchases Proceeds from sale of investments Property and equipment purchases
END OF YEAR
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2019 2018
FINANCIALS
STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
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EXPENSES Personnel cost Travel Other operating expenses Programs and events Professional services Occupancy costs In-kind Depreciation expense Fees
Program 404,913 398,161 81,636 101,358 40,039 64,201 18,969 6,255 6,101
Fundraising 124,588 8,726 38,389 53,493 14,893 12,980 -
General & Administrative 93,441 1,001 6,113 7,002 11,171 2,726 3,367 3,287
TOTAL 622,942 407,888 126,138 101,358 100,534 90,265 34,675 9,622 9,388
TOTALS
1,121,633
253,069
128,108
1,502,810
EXPENSES Personnel cost Travel Programs and events Professional services Other operating expenses Occupancy costs In-kind Fees Depreciation expense
Program 318,867 437,912 221,738 56,458 71,403 70,404 22,902 6,152 885
Fundraising 98,113 4,247 69,666 42,805 15,596 14,580 -
General & Administrative 73,613 984 8,224 5,468 11,697 3,313 477
TOTAL 490,593 443,143 221,738 134,348 119,676 97,697 37,482 9,465 1,362
TOTALS
1,206,721
245,007
103,776
1,555,504
Corpus year end 6/30/2018
Fiscal year contributions 2019
Corpus year end 6/30/2019
Accrued value year end 6/30/2019
Dean Brown Endowed Founder’s Chair JG Boswell II Endowed Founder’s Chair Special Purpose Accounts [detailed below] Board Designated Endowment Dean and Charles Buchinger Memorial Endowment Franklin Otis Booth Legacy Fund Dean Brown Growth and Innovation Fund JG Boswell II Legacy Fund Stewart & Lynda Resnick Wonderful Legacy Fund Total Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund
1,000,000 1,000,000 2,402,997 1,000,000 98,755 6,656,897 37,250 1,717,850 500,000 14,413,749 811
140,748 3,500 75,000 10,000 500,000 729,248 (591)
1,000,000 1,000,000 2,543,745 1,000,000 102,255 6,731,897 37,250 1,727,850 1,000,000 15,142,997 220
1,469,040 1,469,040 3,203,201 1,469,040 145,685 8,399,133 51,554 2,173,999 1,053,578 19,434,270 220
Total Investments
14,414,560
728,657
15,143,217
19,434,489
16,345 10,050 30,870 45,150 52,025 103,678 76,250 117,000 29,681 26,800 36,163 150,500 20,000 57,800
500 400 7,750 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 3,000 4,875 5,000 20,000 5,000 5,555
16,845 10,050 31,270 52,900 55,025 106,678 81,250 127,000 32,681 31,675 41,163 170,500 25,000 63,355
22,104 13,268 38,644 69,069 75,173 139,686 93,239 145,852 36,643 36,784 47,877 197,843 28,400 70,492
163,626 213,375 226,500 18,325 39,235 15,250 17,470 90,332 41,369 27,855 18,150 575,492
2,673 5,000 7,845 750 4,900 5,850 4,250 2,000 350 11,200 14,100
166,300 213,375 231,500 26,170 39,985 15,250 22,370 96,182 45,619 29,855 18,500 11,200 589,592
193,315 288,855 332,630 34,191 54,387 16,986 25,045 128,290 62,046 33,622 21,885 11,851 737,750
35,375 39,745 22,360 31,050 10,000 45,175
4,250 2,500 250 1,750
39,625 42,245 22,360 31,300 10,000 46,925
45,425 55,558 32,909 45,199 12,328 55,852
2,402,997
140,748
2,543,745
3,203,201
RESTRICTED FUND GROUP
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SPECIAL PURPOSE ACCOUNTS FELLOWSHIP FUNDS Alumni Fellowship Fund Dean Brown Fellowship Fund Women in Leadership Fellowship Fund Lagomarsino Family Fellowship Fund Richard Pidduck Fellowship Fund Manassero Fellowship Fund John and Sheila Lake Fellowship Fund Thomas Mulholland Fellowship Fund Paul and Yvonne [Natsuhara] Murai Fellowship Fund Gene Rapp Fellowship Fund Jim and Betsy Hansen Family Fellowship Fund John and Betsy Grether Fellowship Fund Patricio Family Fellowship Fund John and Eda Muller Fellowship Fund
ENDOWMENT FUNDS Bob Gray Endowment Borba Family Endowment Ladera Foundation Class 12 Endowment Class 17 Endowment Class 23 Endowment Class 25 Endowment Class 30 Endowment Class 33 Endowment Class 41 Endowment Class 43 Endowment Class 47 Endowment General Endowment
MEMORIAL FUNDS David Charles Martella Memorial Endowment Tim O’Neill / Class 10 Memorial Fund Michelle Turner Memorial Endowment Dr. George Johannessen Memorial Endowment Remo L. Matteucci Memorial Endowment Richard R. Smith Memorial Fellowship Fund Total
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FINANCIALS
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Statement from June 30, 2019
FUND COMPOSITE RESTRICTED COMPOSITE Asset Allocation and Annualized Performance - Net of Fees
Market Value ($)
% of Portfolio
% Fiscal YTD
% Calendar YTD
% 1 Year
% 3 Years
% 5 Years
% 7 Years
% Return
Inception Date
Global Equity
12,781,343
65.67
4.80
20.20
4.80
12.90
7.20
-
7.20
12/1/13
US Equity
7,855,717
40.36
6.60
21.90
6.60
14.10
8.90
12.30
8.00
4/1/08
Non-US Equity
4,925,626
25.31
1.80
17.50
1.80
10.80
4.30
8.20
8.60
5/1/12
Fixed Income
6,655,220
34.20
6.90
6.40
6.90
2.90
2.50
2.90
3.50
2/1/11
Cash
26,474
0.13
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Statement from June 30, 2019
CASH
U.S. EQUITY
0.13 %
40.36 % NON U.S. EQUITY %
25.31
FIXED INCOME
34.20 %
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DONORS
Donors | page 22 Donors | page 22 $2,500 Anthony Costa & Sons Philip Bowles Rose Marie Burroughs Edwin Camp Gary and Diana Cusumano Gail and John Gray Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP Dan and Shawna Kevorkian Ed and Holly Kuykendall Limoneira Foundation Heriberto and Benina Montes Gerry and Elaine Rominger Raymond Tonella Vino Farms, LLC (In Memory of Ben Drake)
$8,500 Scheid Vineyards
$2,145.11 Sam Oki (In Memory of Ben Drake)
$500,000 Resnick Foundation
$8,000 Rabo AgriFinance
$300,000 The James G. Boswell Foundation
$7,500 Union Bank Woolf Enterprises
$150,000 The Otis Booth Foundation $63,500 Zenith Insurance $55,000 Almond Board of California Driscoll’s/Reiter Affiliated Companies, LLC HMC Farms Taylor Farms $50,000 California Cotton Alliance $25,000 Western Growers Association $20,000 Harden Foundation $11,000 Anonymous $10,000 Bayer Boswell Family Foundation Doug and Jan Circle
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E. & J. Gallo Winery CoBank, American AgCredit, Farm Credit West and Fresno Madera Farm Credit GP Real Estate Advisors, LLC Betsy and John Grether Helena Agri-Enterprises Ladera Foundation (Mr. & Mrs. George Meyers) Lagomarsino Group J. Link and Sally Leavens Thomas Mulholland Olive Hill Greenhouses, Inc (Denise Godfrey) Syngenta Seeds, Inc The John & Lillian Norton Charitable Fund (In Memory of John R. Norton III) Wells Fargo Phoenix
$6,000 Paul Parreira Gene Peterson $5,400 Thomas M Bunn Family, LLC $5,000 Barry and Kim Bedwell Canterbury Consulting D’Arrigo Brothers of California Fowler Packing Co., Inc Jim Hansen John and Sheila Lake Fellowship Fund Peggy Sears-Perry Sonny Kalkat Memorial Foundation Rod and Carol Stark Westside Produce $3,979 Anonymous Facebook Donations* $3,112.90 Mary-Ann Warmerdam $3,000 Elkhorn Packing Co., LLC
$2,400 Ken Zimmerman
$2,000 Bream Property Management, Inc Church Brothers John and Nan Colbert Bob and Pat Gray Higashi Family of George and Janice Link and Leslie Leavens Frank and Edyth Ledbetter Justin and Emilee Morehead Yvonne and Paul Murai Nelson Irrigation Corporation Jan Smith $1,900 John Chandler $1,829.66 Margaret Duflock $1,800 Bob and Anne Atkins $1,500 Kevin Andrew Anthony Bozzano Rick and Kandi Burnes Double E Farms, Inc Efird Ag Enterprises, Inc Fidela Irigoyen Nutrien Ag Solutions/Josh Plumlee** Ty and Sheri Parkinson $1,200 Melissa Duflock
$1,000 Agrivision, Inc** Allied Grape Growers American AgCredit, FLCA Randy Axell Jeff and April Bitter Blazer Wilkinson, LP Ed and Rosa Boutonnet Mark and Mona Burrell California Fresh Fruit Association Karen Caplan Blake and Lisa Carlson Benjamin and Denise Carter Bill and Carol Chandler Bob and Lisa Cherenson Jim Clare Richard and Sharon Clauss William Coit Rick and Lynne Cosyns Charlie and Jackie Crabb Correen Davis, Gorrill Ranch Doug DeGroff Fred A. Douma Diane Downend and Vincent Zunino (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Howard and Cindy Elmore Roberta Firoved Fistook, LLC Five Crowns Marketing Fred and Don Giacomazzi Farms Fresno Equipment Company John and Sharon Garner John and Jane Gibson Kevin and Diane Herman Jeana and Larry Hultquist J.D. Heiskell & Co Mark and Isabella Jacobs Kimberly Clauss Jorritsma Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kolberg Charles Kosmont Stan and Sheri Lester Hunter Lindemann Bill Lyons Catalino Martinez (Val-Mar Farming, LLC) Mark and Megan McKean Jeff and Lori Merwin (S.H. Merwin & Sons, Inc) Candice and Justin Micheli Jan and Paul Newton Christopher Nichols Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss Andrew and Beth Pandol Pete and Mona Pankey William Phillimore Richard Pidduck Pucheu Bros
Richard & Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation Gary and Karen Robinson Leland Ruiz John Salmonson Leland and Diane Simpson Star Milling Co. Kevin Steward Brian Talley Rosemary Talley Taylor Brothers Farms, Inc John and Diane Taylor The Buttonwillow Warehouse Company** Garnett Vann Ellen Sanders Way John Weiler Woolf Enterprises** $899.25 William Lewis $750 Steve and Kim McIntyre Danielle McShane Roger Wood $600 Dennis and Beth Albiani $500 Gregg Avilla Joseph and Laurie Baglietto Baglietto Seeds* Lewis and Barbara Bair Yissel Barajas Art Barrientos John and Barbara Boyes Eric Bream Bream Property Management, Inc* Karen Buchinger William Carriere Steve and Trish Chrisman Henry Collin Darrell Cordova Paul Crout* Vernon Crowder Bob and Shirley Dempel and Family (In Memory of Veronica Baillie Silacci) Michael and Sam Dolder (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc Daniel Dooley Tom and Ann Dungan James Ewart James Ewart** Fanciful Company Felice Farms, LP
Rick and Bonnie Fenaroli Joseph Ferrara Andrew Fisher* Mike and Jeanette Fitch Robert and Sheryl Flores John and Mary Ann Frye Ted Grether Clay Groefsema Ed Grossi Henry Avocado Les and Janet Heringer Myron and Marilyn Holdenried Huntington Farms Dale and Mary Jane Huss Jonathan Graves Management Holly King Mark Krebsbach Larry and Katie Lemke (In Memory of Ron Rodrigues) Bill Lewis Linder Equipment Company Adam Lovgren* B. Chris and Christy McKenzie Kathryn and Kent McKenzie Ed McLaughlin Joey Mendonca Jason Miller Mixtec Group Ken Monroe Barzin Moradi* Stephen Murrill Steve Nation (In Memory of Richard R. Smith) Joanne Nissen Ben and Kappy Olson Justin Perino Patricia Reynolds Derek Rhody Karen Ross Joseph Vander Schaaf* Seeds To The World* Michael and Jakki Sencer Tim Sherrill Scott and Susan Van Der Kar Daniel Wilson Stuart and Pilar Yamamoto John and Teresa Zonneveld $450 Jazmin Lopez* $300 Robert Goodwin Jr. Michael and Jessica Kelley Alexander Phillips** Ventura Time Travel (In Honor of Sandy Fiack, Kent McKenzie and Janis Jones)
Donors | page 23 $275 Jason and Jacqueline Pucheu
$249 Jerri and Bryan Foley
$265.14 Amazon Smile
$200 Mike Bennett Lance Brown Ron Caird California Citrus Mutual Steve Chrisman Noelle Cremers John Crossland Bill Daniell Doug Dickson John and Antoinette Draxler Pete Fallini Fresno Equipment Company** Lori Frommer Bruce Hall Glenda Humiston Cathie Joughin Randy Linquist Paul Martin Jenny Lester Moffitt Darrin Monteiro Diane and Maxwell Norton (In Memory of Ben Drake) Nicholas Pasculli Jason Peltier Mike Phelan Kim Rogina Paul and Julie Shenkman (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) David Silva Justin Spellman* Ann Thrupp Vail Ranches, LLC Elmore Michael Walsh (In Memory of Ben Drake)
$250 Julie Allen American Takii, Inc Steven and Deborah Arnold Tony and Emily Ayala Lisa Bodrogi Mike and Barbara Chrisman Class 45 Fellow Edwin Coe Les and Cindy Crutcher Steven Dennis Ben Drake Fred and Susan Ferro Joy Fitzhugh Freeman Farms Bill Gisvold and Kathy Hull Less and Claudia Guthrie Hans Herkert Sopac Mulholland Eric Kinsel Larry Layne Bob Lilly Lodi Farming, Inc Midland Tractor (Don Nelson) Dina and Mark Moore James K. Neeley Donald and Sandy Norene Oro Del Norte, LLC Brenda Ouwerkerk Lane and Joyce Parker Jose Perez* Rincon Farms, Inc (In Memory of Jessie G. Gallardo) Don Roberts Hal and Courtney Robertson Doug and Laura Rudd Sousa Family Spencer Cattle Company Julie Spezia Bob Steinhauer Jim and Carol Storm Superior Ag Construction, Inc* The Morning Star Packing Company Joe Turkovich Deanna van Klaveren Blake and Rosanna Vann David Warter Chris and Joann White Suellen Witham Woody Yerxa
$169.01 Anonymous* $150 David and Nina Ames Anonymous Class 32 Ralph Evans Layci Gragnani Tracy L. Kahn Ralph and Denene Lucchetti David and Carrie Migliore* Viorel Neagu** Robert and Patricia Rathbone The Robert Adreveno Family / Robert, Mary Lu, Linda and Anthony (In Memory of Eda Adreveno)
$125 Donald Garibaldi Michael McCaffrey $123 JoeProduce.com $100 Franklin and Jane Barnes (In Memory of Joe Russ) Woody and Jane Barnes Hugh Bello* Alejandro and Mariela Bianchi (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Danielle Burk Tony Calvillo Pierre Camsuzou Richard Clauss (In Memory of Joe Russ) Sarah DeForest** Dempel Farming Co. (In Memory of Lucy Vassar) Bob and Shirley Dempel (In Memory of Ron Rodrigues) Demple Farming Co. (In Honor of Henry Cornelssen) Tim, Dee and Lynn Duarte (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Patrick Eidman** Lauren Grizzle Susan Cohen Grossman Ben and Terry Henry Julie Johnson Melissa Lema (In Memory of Joseph Russ IV) Jacquelynn Maxon and Richard Kirchner (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Dexter McDonald Nicholas Miller Julie and Joe Morris Ramona Navarrete* Emanuela Neagu** Rozaland Oku Ken Oneto Vic and Eva Pardini (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Steven and Mary Pastor Rich and Dorothy Peterson Josh Rolph** Michael Spencer Etaferahu Takele Erik Vink (In Memory of Gregory “Butch� Dias) Paul Violett C. David Viviani Karla Volbrecht* Jake Wenger**
$75 David Garibaldi $50 Jidge and Ed Boell (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Joseph F. Borges, III (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Jerilyn Brown (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Marilyn and Deborah Erickson (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Dustin and Lindsay Fuller* Lisa Garibaldi Robert & Caroline Martin Laura Mishima Alejandra Navarrete Kimberly Palacioz* Johnny and Louise Smith
Special Events Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast: $126,500 Region 9 Golf Tournament: $40,195 Colusa Farm Show Breakfast: $28,513 Dean Brown Golf Tournament: $25,000 Common Threads Fresno: $12,299 NorCal Ag Leadership Sporting Clay Shoot: $8,279 Region 6 Fall Feast: $4,302
*Class 48 Giving **Class 49 Giving
$45 Christopher Mangiola $30 Sally Benson $25 Ron and Gerry Beck (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Rebecca Craiovan** Dolores Delucchi (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Bob and Joyce Feldman (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Ron Gaddini (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) Cathy Haas Enes Nicolini (In Memory of Eda Adreveno) In Kind TMD: $9,740 Melissa Duflock: $8,898 Loren Booth: $6,290 Far Horizon Crop Insurance: $3,561 Allied Grape Growers: $1,152 Manpreet Bains and Clint Rehermann: $1,500 Darlene Din: $1,130 Bob and Anne Atkins: $935 Jon Reelhorn: $572 Gail and John Gray: $500 Specialty Produce: $277 G3 Enterprises: $119
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