IALF News - May 6, 2019

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Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation News
May 6, 2019

Meet the Class of 2020: Betsey Emerick

Betsey Emerick, 33, Vandalia, is a Financial Manager for her family’s 7,600 acre Emerick Farms located in eight counties in south central Illinois. Her professional experience also includes working as a Sales Assistant with John Deere for Emerick Brothers Inc. Betsey is a member of several organizations including the St. Louis Agribusiness Club, Fayette County Farm Bureau, Illinois Beef Association and National Cattleman’s Beef Association. Betsy and Emerick Farms also support the FamilyFarms Charities. She received her Associates in Arts from Rend Lake College and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Illinois University.

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Alumni Accolades

Jim Eichhorst (IALP '94) was appointed by the Trump Administration to serve as the state executive director of the Maryland USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in November 2017. You can read more about Jim and his accomplishments here.

Bruce Frank (IALP '20) has been appointed to the position of Tactical Sales Manager for the Western Sales Region at John Deere. He will be responsible for managing the execution of all Western Sales Region tactics, shows, events, and sponsorships. He will be the primary liaison between the Western Sales Region field sales organization, and all sales and marketing functions.

Clay Zwilling (IALP '18) has officially been hired as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Swine Registry.

The IALF Class of 2002 gathered at the Rick and Barb Dean farm in Central Illinois for a impromptu reunion. Eleven class members were able to attend the event, which fell on Cinco De Mayo. In honor of the date, the theme of the food was Mexican. The Deans played host with lots of tortillas, ground beef and all the fixings to make for a delightful meal. The day also included nine children and grandchildren. Pictured are members of the class and the spouses who could join us.

Don't Forget!

Join your class and support the challenge! The alumni of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program have been challenged to raise the money to sponsor the HIGHEST RATED seminar of the IALP:

BUSINESS DECISION MAKING SEMINAR at
NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT.

Every annual gift supports this great seminar!

Support the Challenge!

Class Standings
1st Place- Class of 1986
2nd Place- Class of 2010
3rd Place- Class of 2006

Support Your Class with Your Annual Gift!

Get ready for a day of fun in the sun at the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation Alumni
Memorial Golf Outing!

Date and Location:
Monday, June 24, 2019
Crestwicke Country Club 15671 East 910 North Rd Bloomington, IL 61705 309-829-8092

Times:
Registration: 9:15-10:15 am Range Open: 9:00 am Shotgun Start: 10:30 am Social: 3:00- 4:30 pm
* 18 Hole Format * 4 Person Scramble
Dinner & Prizes: 4:30 pm Live Auction: 5:00 pm

Cost:
Golf: $145 per person. Includes green fees, cart, range, balls, lunch, & dinner.
Dinner Only: $45 per person

Don't Golf? Join us for dinner and fellowship after the outing! We look forward to having you with us!

Support your class!

All alumni class donations will be contributed to the Business Decision Making Seminar Challenge.

Sponsored by

Another IALF support opportunity!

Raffle: Buy a chance to win a John Deere Z540M Zero Turn Lawn Tractor. Prices are 1 ticket for $20 or 6 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held
at the golf outing.

Upcoming Seminars

Seminars will resume in June after a brief hiatus to accommodate the spring planting season. They will recommence with the Business Communications and Media Seminar in Chicago, June 26-28.

To view the complete Class of 2020 seminar schedule, please click here.

Explore how the IALP can help you shape your future as a leader in agriculture. Apply now to be a member of the Class of 2022!

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