Port O Call - October 2013

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol. 59 No. 6

OCTOBER 2013

29TH ANNUAL

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY AG HALL OF FAME

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29th Annual San Joaquin County Ag Hall of Fame Honors Legendary Local Leaders

CONTENTS

DON’T MISS!

From Your President

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From Your CEO

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Events

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Programs and Public Policy Department

8

Ribbon Cuttings

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Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Leadership Stockton

Fall Tradeshow and Business Showcase Mixer 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton

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ALSO DON’T MISS..

News Briefs

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NOV

Cover Story

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New Members

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November Networking Mixer Hosted by Massage Envy SPA 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ 5757 Pacific Avenue #155, Stockton

Calendar

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

It is time for the

CHAMBER OFFICERS

San Joaquin County

PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree

Agricultural Hall of

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance

Fame Dinner, now

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications

in its 29th year. The

VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors

Agricultural Hall of Fame honors those

VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

individuals who

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers

have contributed to

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Michael Cera, SMG /Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass Service Mikey Kamienski, Charterhouse for Families Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Darryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property Association Justin Redman, Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Joey Steelman, Lord’s Gym Joy Sweger, California Nuggets Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

STEVEN CRABTREE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center. I hope

209.547.2766

agriculture and to their community in significant ways. This year’s winners will be recognized at our annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763

to see you all there. This is an important event because agriculture is

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano 209.547.2764

livelihoods to this particular industry in our community, and it is good

STAFF ACCOUNTANT Lia Her 209.547.2768

that we celebrate the achievements of those individuals who have made this

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Margaret Sacchet 209.337.2723 SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD. Timm Quinn 209.547.2960 SCAP COORDINATOR Dylan Bacon 209.337.2730 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Michael Morales 209.337.2716 Gabrielle Almanza

209.337.2715 Malissa Luvianos 209.337.2726 BEA COORDINATOR Frances Richardson

209.547.2770

RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Mai Vang 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

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PRINTING Snyder Parks 209.466.9026 MAILING Snyder Parks 209.466.9026 Greater

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such a vital element of our local economy. We all owe so much of our

industry thrive for the benefit of us all.

We also have the trade show mixer occurring on October 3rd at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel. What a great opportunity for our membership to expose their business to others and to network, which is just another reason to be a member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. I encourage everyone to attend!

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FROM YOUR CEO

DOUG WILHOIT There is one verse in the Bible in the Gospel according to St. Mark (3:25): “If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” There is also an old saying that: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” With those two thoughts in mind, you will be happy to know that my normal 800 to

Also, the selection process is underway

of them to break them. Each one did with

for a new City Manager to step into this City

ease and they laughed not knowing why

Manager/City Council form of government

their father had done so. He then took the

and it is important that the person selected

broken sticks and tightly bound them with

by the council MUST not be the product

a strong rope (the new City Manager) and

of personal agendas, but someone who has

asked each one at a time to try to break the

proven experience, knowledge, the ability to

bundle. Each tried and failed! So, the moral

communicate at all levels, able to separate

of the Monsignor’s story and of my take on

the wheat from the chafe, able to see

it is that if we all work as one we shall be able

through selfish personal agendas and most

to have this community we call home stand

importantly, the courage to tell the council

tall for many, many years to come. It will not

and the citizens what they have to hear and

be easy or fast, but with people like Chief

not what they want to hear.

Eric Jones, the fine team of City Department

At a recent wedding at the beautiful

Heads that City Manager Bob Deis has put

Cathedral of the Annunciation, Monsignor

together (“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”), a new

Armistead was talking to the bride and

and very competent City Manager, a cohesive

groom (and all of us also) and, may the Lord

not divisive City Council and citizenry, we

forgive me, but I was thinking about this

Now, to the “A picture

article and our

speaks a thousand words.” I

1000 words column will be

had the pleasure of

shorter and I hope you all

stopping by Whirlow’s

get the point!

on the Avenue for the

As to the first quote from St.

fundraiser held for the

Mark, you may recall that last

October 5, 2013 Stockton

month I wrote about the Four

Is Magnificent (I hope

(4) P’s and One (1) E of bad public

many, many of you will

policy. As I sit down at my desk on

attend) that will be

Sunday, September 15, 2013, I am

held on the historic

truly dismayed to see how much

and vibrant Miracle

of the P’s and the E are in play at

Mile. The wonderful photographic

all levels, public and private, to the detriment of the entire community.

We are at one of the most critical times in the history of this great community and I see sniping and comments that do not serve the public well and will have a negative effect on bringing private investment and healing to our entire community, which is so important to rebuilding this City of Stockton.

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shall all do it together.

community when

artist and community treasure Arturo

the Monsignor told this story: A father had

Vera was there with his newest masterpiece

five sons (but for this article’s purposes he

below and I was honored to buy one and

had 7, the Mayor and Stockton City Council

it is hanging proudly in my office. Just

members) and they were always competing

look at it and know that there are people

and trying to get one up on the others. One

around this state and nation that would

day, the father brought in “7” sticks and

give anything to have this view and the

gave one to each of his sons and asked each

community possibilities it holds!

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EVENTS BY: HEIDI ALTAMIRANO October 3rd Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport Mixer

110 W. Fremont St. Admission to attend the Fall Tradeshow is

There are only a few tables left for the Fall Business

free and open to the general public. Tables are $250 for Chamber

Tradeshow and Passport Mixer! Space is given on a first

members and $350 for non-members. Reserve your space ASAP

come, first served basis so don’t wait or you may risk missing

to be part of the pre-mixer publicity!

your opportunity to participate. Reserve your space today!

The Fall Tradeshow will be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel,

For more information about exhibiting at or attending the Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport mixer, call Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960.

PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY DEPARTMENT BY: FRANK FERRAL Chamber Supports Eggman Bill The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce expressed its

will pay an additional $101 in salaries, produce $275 more in goods and services and generate $135 more in sales. Additionally, this generates a

strong support for Assembly Bill 1021 by Assembly Member Susan

multiplier effect that supports the creation of jobs and tax revenue.

Eggman, a measure that will increase recycling and help develop

Valley Green Team News

domestic markets for recycled materials. The Greater Stockton

The “Valley Green Team” project is a collaborative effort between

Chamber of Commerce is the only Chamber to administer one of

private businesses; municipal, county and state government

the 34 Recycling Market Development Zones in the state and is also

agencies; school districts; economic development professionals

the co-founder of the Build Infrastructure Now or BIN Coalition.

and communities throughout the Central Valley. This proposal

AB 1021 will add recycled content manufacturing and

has been developed to educate, demonstrate and inspire

processing to the successful Advanced Transportation and

communities in the Central Valley to replicate the award-

Alternative Sources Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exclusion

winning Green Team San Joaquin programs in their regions and

Program. This will provide an important incentive to increase

to address environmental and economic development issues as

overall recycling and reintroduce more recyclable materials into

it relates to the cost of doing business. The Chamber proposes

California’s manufacturing economy.

to do this by collaboratively working for regional solutions

California’s commitment to recycling has diverted millions of

through presentations, REACON Assessments, surveying,

tons of recyclables per year, cut greenhouse gases and created 125,000

recognition programs and promoting the general awareness of

jobs over the past two decades. However, most of what we continue

environmental stewardship.

to send to landfills is readily recyclable or compostable. By collecting,

So far, Valley Green Team has visited the communities of

processing and manufacturing these materials into new products in the

Selma, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Tulare and Fresno. The goal is

state, we can support a sustainable and prosperous California economy.

to visit 20 communities and start Green Teams in at least five of

According to CalRecycle, for every ton of materials that gets recycled

them. For more info on the Green Team San Joaquin or Valley

instead of being disposed, California’s 5,300 recycling establishments

Green Team, go to www.greenteamsanjoaquin.com.

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Heidi Altamirano: heidi@stocktonchamber.org 209.547.2764

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.547.2763

RIBBON CUTTINGS For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org or e-mail Margaret at Margaret@StocktonChamber.org.

For more ribbon cutting photos, visit www.facebook.com/stockton.chamber.of.commerce.

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Attending Ambassadors Ojesa Asejo-Clark Rabobank Greg Bell Stockton Ports Baseball Gloria Blaine Basket Caravan Joel Carignan Edward Jones Investments Becky Deal Bank of Stockton Jeff Kaminski Stockton Ports Baseball Phyllis Klein Klein Insurance Agency Jen Lewis Hilton Stockton Carla Little Villa Marche Gary Long Gary Long Jewelers Loretta Lee Stockton Women’s Network Chester Lum ABC Wallace Bryan Meadows Stockton Ports Baseball John Paval Kansas City Life Insurance Victor Randolph Never Boring Justin Redman Central Valley Community Bank Luke Reiff Stockton Ports Baseball Nashwa Shallou Rabobank Lea Tino Lindsay Furnished Extended Stay Apartments Judy Wentner Klein Insurance Agency Annie Wilson Allied Waste

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BY: WES RHEA

Retail stores, restaurants, lodging properties, attractions and guest services are all a must to be seen in this guide! The guides are distributed throughout Stockton at hotels, events, attractions, restaurants, the University of the Pacific, city hall and by the

Celebrate Stockton is Magnificent is October 5th The 3rd annual civic pride-building event will be held on the Stockton Miracle Mile from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 5. The event brings together 100+ community organizations and

Downtown Stockton Alliance. The guides are also taken to special events and conferences throughout the nation and mailed to visitors worldwide!

For advertising information, call Heather at the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 209.938.1553 or e-mail heather@visitstockton.org.

nonprofits to share their ser vices and opportunities, as well as recruit volunteers. Family-friendly entertainment, local history and local artists will also be featured.

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Come join the fun! Get involved or just enjoy the day with other proud Stocktonians. To register for a free booth, signup to sponsor or volunteer, nominate a local hero, participate

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in the parade, lend historical artifacts or donate services or items, visit stocktonmagnificent.com to register or e-mail miranda@stocktonmagnificent.com. See you there!

Promote Your Business in the 2014 Visit Stockton Guide The 2014 Visit Stockton Guide, the official publication of the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau, is now being produced in-house. This means the 2014 guide will have expanded distribution, a new size and design and lower advertising prices! Promoted as the region’s #1 activities guide, 40,000 copies will be printed in January

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY:TIMM QUINN Leadership Dynamics Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union Session Sponsor: San Joaquin County Office of Education Leadership Stockton kicked off the 2013-2014 class with a successful day-long Leadership Dynamics session hosted at the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The goal of the session was for participants to learn more about themselves and their classmates through a variety of teambuilding exercises, activities and discussions.

Thank you to Rob Kroff, Venture On Challenge Course facilitator, for leading the class through a variety of exercises that kept the group moving, laughing and getting to know each other better.

Special thanks to the team at the SJCOE: Mick Founts, Denise Irvin and Rob Kroff.

Additional thanks goes to the Leadership Stockton alumnus who gave his valuable time to be a part of this session, Ramon Velez (LS Class of ‘06). Thank you to the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association for hosting a welcome reception for the class at Valley Brewing Company. And a big thank you to Michael Duffy (LS Class of ‘95) and the Financial Center Credit Union for their yearlong Leadership Level Sponsorship of all the Sessions!

Next month, follow the class of 2013 as they decide on the

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community project at the Leadership Retreat at Camp Tuolumne Trails on September 20-21. For more information about Leadership Stockton and sponsorship opportunities, contact Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960 or tquinnstocktonchamber.org or visit www.leadershipstockton.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.

On July 30, 2013, The Builders’ Exchange of Stockton awarded 22 college students scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year. The students’ majors are in a

at the Waterfront Plaza Hotel on October 12, 2013. 40 years of

variety of fields such as Business, Law, Medicine, Construction

dedicated volunteer service to the community will be celebrated

Management, Child Development and Journalism. The Exchange

with mimosa cocktails and a lovely brunch. Special guests will be

holds two annual events, a Fall Golf Tournament in October and

honored for their generous contributions. For more information,

a Crab Feed in December, to raise money for the scholarship

contact camillawk@yahoo.com.

program in an effort to contribute to the continued education of our youth.

Assistance League of Stockton’s new President Robin DeCoite announces they will celebrate their 40th Anniversary

Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council and EDD present Stacy Henderson to discuss Enforcing Company

Has Your Business Turned a Cold Shoulder? Maybe It’s “Time to Talk” features Laura Hansen, Founder of GoldVision. She is a transformational coach and

Policies on October 18, 2013 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at the

consciousness expert offering a wealth of experience and

209.948.7622 or jena.edgeton@edd.ca.gov by October 16, 2013.

Stockton Golf & Country Club. Cost is $25 for Members, $30 for Non-Members, $10 surcharge for walk-ins. Please RSVP:

insight into how our lives work www.laura-hansen.com Stockton Womens Network features Hansen on October 2nd at Stockton Golf and Country Club starting at 11:30 a.m.

Reservations: 209.472.0359.

Vintage vehicles on display at Haggin Museum Opening October 3, the new exhibition Driven to Dream: Stockton’s Car Culture will highlight more than nine vintage vehicles displayed

The Child Abuse Prevention Council Auxiliary

throughout The Haggin Museum’s galleries. The cars on display

invites you to the 28th Annual Fashion Show & Champagne

include a 1912 Pope-Hartford, 1931 Ford Model A, 1960 Chevrolet

Brunch event entitled “Believe!”. It will be held at the Hilton

Impala and a 1959 Nash Metropolitan restored by the San Joaquin

Stockton on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. Guests will

Delta College Auto Body Program. A reception will be held October

be greeted with a Mimosa, enjoy a delicious Brunch and Fashion

5, 6-9 p.m., featuring food, drinks and live rock music by Ms. Lizzie

Show, as well as compete for elaborate Silent Auction & Raffle

and the Cadillac Kings. For more information, call 209.940.6300

prizes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Child

or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County. Please

The March of Dimes is hosting a Signature Chef Auction

contact Margaret Sacchet (Margaret@StocktonChamber.org) for more information.

where attendees will enjoy food and wine tastings from over 16 local and prominent restaurants and vintners. Join us Thursday October 10th at 5 p.m. at the Stockton Civic Auditorium.

Honorary Guest Speaker Henry Ford III will help us celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the March of Dimes.

www.stocktonchamber.org

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29th Annual

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY AG HALL OF FAME

HONORS LEGENDARY LOCAL LEADERS by: Justin Souza

If you only know one thing about the San

and Clement Hills Sub-Appellation for

Groningen name has become synonymous

Joaquin Valley, chances are you know this:

major label wineries including Robert

with highest quality produce. With their

our area has a deep history of agriculture.

Mondavi and many more.

dozen facilities and growing regions in five

For nearly three decades, the Greater

Lange has made significant contributions to

different states, the Van Groningen brothers

Stockton Chamber of Commerce has

the wine industry over his career, especially

continue to strive to expand the business

celebrated this agricultural heritage by

when it comes to the growth and promotion

worldwide while remaining committed to

inducting the many leaders and agricultural

of Lodi’s wine region. From pioneering the

fostering the Ripon community that they

heroes who have helped make our area the

use of some of the industry’s most modern

call home.

bounty of the world into the Agriculture

equipment to decades of leadership with

In addition to their agricultural

Hall of Fame.

the Farm Bureau, the Lodi Rotary Club and

contributions, the Van Groningen brothers

On October 17, the Chamber will present a

many more organizations, Stanton Lange

have been longstanding members of the San

banquet at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center in

continues to be a role model and a strong

Joaquin County Farm Bureau, committed

Stockton to induct a new set of agricultural

force in the Lodi agricultural community.

proponents to the Farm to Family program

leaders into this storied group. This year,

(which gathered 63 million pounds of fresh

the inductees include ten people who have

produce for California’s food bank network

dedicated their lives to San Joaquin Valley’s

last year), and have generously donated their

agricultural community and who have

time, leadership and funds to a wide variety

left a legacy of great work and meaningful

of other educational programs and faith

contributions to the community as a whole.

based initiatives.

Robert, Dan & John Van Groningen

Stanton Lange Stanton Lange

Robert, Dan & John Van Groningen

Vineyard

Van Groningen & Sons, Inc.

Management

Van Groningen & Sons, Inc. is the

Stanton Lange is a

continuation of a farming business that

fourth-generation

started in California in 1922. Today, the

Lodi farmer who

business is in its third generation of family

has spent his life

ownership and has been headed since 1970

tending the fertile land of the San Joaquin

by brothers Robert, Dan, John and Martin

Valley. Lange, who is descended from a long

Van Groningen as well as their descendants.

line of watermelon farmers, has devoted

Over the past four decades of operation,

his life to growing wine grapes in the Lodi

the brothers have built the family business

region. From his start managing grapes on

from a Ripon favorite to a worldwide force

his family’s land, Lange has advanced to

in the marketplace with products including

one of the largest vineyard managers in the

melons, sweet corn, pumpkins, fall décor,

Valley. Today, Lange manages over 1,000

almonds, walnuts and seedless watermelons.

acres of vineyards in the Lodi Appellation

For buyers all over the world, the Van

Stanton Lange

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Louis, Joe, Frank and August Precissi – Precissi Flying Service This year’s program will also posthumously honor the four founders of the Lodi-based Precissi Flying Service. The crop dusting service, which was founded by brothers Louis, Joe, Frank and August Precissi in 1945, continues to serve the San Joaquin Valley agricultural community into its third generation of family operation.

Over the last 73 years, the industry has changed considerably but the Precissi brothers—and today, their children and grandchildren—always remained at the forefront of technology, safety and agricultural innovation. From their early years of crop dusting and grape sulfuring to modern mosquito abatement efforts,

In addition to these leadership roles,

twenty years of advocacy for Mothers

Jerry Robinson has remained a lifelong

Against Drunk Drivers, there are few who

advocate for responsible water use in San

have not felt Kegel’s legacy in San Joaquin

Joaquin County. His dedication to the

County agriculture.

sustainability of the Delta and the issues that affect agriculture in our county are

Ag Hall of Fame Banquet

sure to be remembered as instrumental in

The 29th Annual San Joaquin County

the future management and sustainment

Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet will be

Precissi Flying Service has remained an

of these treasures.

held on Thursday, October 17 at the Robert

icon of the San Joaquin Valley and a vital

There are few farmers more connected to

J. Cabral Ag Center in Stockton. Doors

part of our agricultural community.

life in the Delta than Robinson, and few

will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 each,

The Precissi brothers were also committed

who have worked so tirelessly to ensure

pre-paid reservations only.

community members who were active in

that these resources are protected for

For tickets or more information, call the

property development, motivated Elks

future generations. For this lifetime of

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Lodge members and cherished figures

efforts, Robinson’s placement in the Ag

at 209.547.2960.

in the local Italian Club. In addition, Joe

Hall of Fame is well earned.

Precissi Brothers

Precissi was a Director of Farmers and Franz Reinhard

Merchants Bank for many years.

MANY THANKS TO OUR MUCH APPRECIATED SPONSORS

Kegel Jerry

Farm Advisor

Robinson

Emeritus

Robinson

University

Farms

of California

Jerry Robinson’s family history

Franz Kegel

Cooperative Extension

PLATINUM John Kautz Farms R & S Erection of Stockton, Stockton, Inc. Inc. San Joaquin Delta Delta College College San Joaquin Farm Bureau Bureau Federation Federation San Tomo, Inc. Inc.

GOLD

in the San

Across a 33-year career as a public servant,

Joaquin Valley

Farm Advisor Emeritus Franz Reinhard

Neumiller & Neumiller & Beardslee Beardslee Sutter Gould Medical Medical Foundation Foundation

farming community dates back to 1885.

Kegel established an unforgettable legacy

Raised on Roberts Island in the Delta

of education, stewardship and innovation

SILVER

as a third generation farmer, Robinson

in San Joaquin Valley agriculture. As a

and his family spent a lifetime farming

Farm Advisor, Kegel worked tirelessly for

in the Stockton area, as well as operating

the University of California Cooperative

a number of corporations including

Extension office in Stockton for more than

Robinson’s Farm Feed Company, a feed mill

three decades to identify and solve a mind

which the family has operated since 1934.

bogglingly wide range of issues for farmers

Builders Exchange Exchange of of Stockton Stockton California Women California Women for forAgriculture Agriculture-San Joaquin Chapter Chapter Mohr-Fry Ranches Moss Adams, LLP Roland Construction, Construction, Inc. Inc. Stockton East Water Water District District Vino Farms LLC

Robinson’s contributions to agriculture

throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

go far beyond the borders of his

From his professional work innovating

farm, though. Robinson has been a

new planting methods, more effective

dedicated member of the San Joaquin

and safer pesticides and herbicides and

Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors for

his study of Delta-area agriculture to his

over 45 and a longtime member of the

dedicated support of 4-H clubs and leaders

California Farm Bureau Federation.

in San Joaquin County and more than

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(as of 9/3/13)

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New Member Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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Leadership Stockton History, Arts & Culture Session 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton 95203

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ATHENA Committee Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Waterfront Room

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Green Team San Joaquin 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable 7:30 a.m. @ TBA

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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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Chamber Executive Board Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

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San Joaquin Ag Hall of Fame Dinner 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton 95206

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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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