LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONSAgForestry Volume 14 • Issue 2

The official newsletter of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation and its AgForestry Leadership Program

Dave Roseleip, President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Planning for Succession after 30 Years of Leadership

One of my favorite quotes is from famed football coach Vince Lombardi - “the achievements of an organization are the result of the combined efforts of each individual.” It is with a real sense of gratitude that I thank the passionate leaders who have stepped up over the years to serve on the boards, committees, councils, and as employees of the Foundation. It is because of these people, and the more than 1,000 leadership program participants, that I can truly say I have been blessed with the best job in the world.

Washington State natural resource industries - from forestry to shellfish and all of the support industries in between - have benefited from effective leadership. These industries and public agencies are peppered with leaders we call classmates, participants, and graduates of the AgForestry Leadership Program. Each and every one of these leaders, and the companies, organizations, and agencies they support, has been profoundly affected by the impact of this program and especially the leadership of one man.

REFLECTIONS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

The Board of Trustees has appointed a succession planning committee which is diligently working with the board and staff on plans for a smooth management transition so the mission of the Foundation continues unhampered. I look forward to reflecting on our fun times, accomplishments, and the good work of the Foundation as this year continues. This program year will be the most powerful ever as we work for our participants and investors - to whom I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve over the last 30 years.

Dave Roseleip grew up on a diversified crop farm in St. Ignatius, Montana. He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Science and Economics from Montana State University. Dave, the intrepid Bobcat, began his professional career with Farm Credit Banks in 1973. In 1978 he was selected for a fellowship in Class 1 of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program, and as he said himself, “it changed my life.” In 1984, Dave was selected as the third Executive Director of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation. Thirty years later, the rest, as they say, is history. Dave has clearly left an indelible mark on our Foundation,

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Leadership Class 1

It is with the fondest of memories that I announce my retirement from the position as President of the Foundation, to be effective June 30, 2015. As I prepare for my future farewell, I want to congratulate the members of Leadership Class 35 who graduated this past May in Olympia. I also want to look forward to the exciting days ahead with Leadership Class 36 as they gear up for their second year of the program, including an International Study Seminar in Vietnam and Cambodia; as well as the new leaders accepting their positions in Leadership Class 37, whose AgForestry journey begins in October.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees,

Foundation supporters, and over

1,000 graduates, we thank you,

Dave, for your vision for a great

Foundation, your passion for

leadership development, and your

commitment to excellence.

Craig Nelson, Board ChairLeadership Class 27

our natural resource industries, and the people of Washington State who have benefited from Dave being at the helm of the organization which provides strong leadership training and development at all levels.

Board Chair Reflections continued from page one

WELCOME LEADERSHIP CLASS 37!

The Foundation is excited to welcome its newest crop of leaders who will begin their AgForestry journey in October. Detailed information on class participants is available online and a photo brochure is coming soon.

Nathan Andreini - OthelloEast Columbia Basin Irrigation

Casey Black - SheltonGreen Diamond Resource Company

Michael Broeckel - PullmanWashington Trust Bank

Jon Paul Driver - Spokane ValleyDD Farms; WSU Western Center RME

Leif Fixen - SeattleSnohomish Conservation District

Melissa Hansen - WaitsburgNorman & Melissa Hansen Farms

Christopher Hartman - Port AngelesPort of Port Angeles

Kelly Heintz- North BendWA Department of Natural Resources

Andrew Hopkins - VancouverWeyerhaeuser Columbia Timberlands

Kara Kaelber - PascoFranklin Conservation District

Lars Leland - MattawaLeland & Sons Inc; Port of Mattawa

Roxana Macias - LaceyWashington Farm Labor Association

Riley Mengarelli - ToppenishNorthwest Farm Credit Services

Robert Mensonides - Moses LakeK-n-R Farms; DNMC

Kristine Meyer - SpokaneAvista Corporation

Rachel Miller - PeshastinHoltzinger Fruit Company

Lindsey Morrison - WenatcheeColumbia Fruit Company

Carol Piening - OlympiaWA Department of Natural Resources

Claudine Reynolds - OlympiaPort Blakely Tree Farms

Susan Shotwell - LaceyNisqually Tribe

Ryan Thode - OnalaskaFire Mountain Farms

Kathy Troupe - LongviewKapstone Kraft Paper Corporation

Jeremy VanderVegt - RichlandRabo AgriFinance

Mark Wieseler - MesaFlying W Farms, Inc.

SEMINAR SEASON IS IN FULL SWING! Full schedules of seminars for Leadership Classes 36 and 37 are posted online and the seminars through the end of the year are listed below.

Class 36 • The Columbia River SystemOctober 1-3 • VancouverClass 37 • Leadership, Communication and VisionOctober 8-10 • Pullman

Class 37 • Working with the MediaDecember 3-5 • Spokane

Class 36 • TransportationDecember 10-12 • Seattle

Class 36 • Crime and CorrectionsNovember 5-7 • Walla Walla

Class 37 • Group Dynamics and Public SpeakingNovember 12-14 • Wenatchee

Leadership Class 36 started their final year of the program in September with the Jack Felgenhauer Agriculture Issues Seminar in Yakima.

The seminar included a reception with Dan Newhouse, a graduate of Leadership Class 4, and current congressional candidate.

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In honor of Dave’s significant contributions to the AgForestry Leadership Program and its participants, and to the natural resource industries in Washington State and across the globe, we will soon be launching the Dave and Jan Roseleip Endowment, which will help fund the annual International Study Seminar.

Please watch for more information on our website, Facebook page, and AgForestry Network emails to find out how you can become involved and pay your AgForestry experience forward by honoring Dave in a way that will celebrate his legacy and contribute to the continued success of the AgForestry Leadership Program.

Coming Soon!

Despite receiving many accolades for his leadership, vision, and mentorship, Dave has remained a humble man. It is a bittersweet event when long-time employees retire. Our Foundation will miss his leadership, wealth of knowledge, and tenacity. The AgForestry family is happy for Dave and wishes him and his wonderful wife Jan all the best that retirement can bring them.

In Memoriam Steven Stinson, 52, passed away on July 17, 2014, after a courageous battle with leiomyosarcoma. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences from Evergreen State College, followed by a Master’s Degree in Silviculture from the University of Washington. He was the first administrator for the Washington DNR Small Forest Landowner Office, and in 2002 he formed the Family Forest Foundation, of which he was the Executive Director. A graduate of Leadership Class 27, in recent years Steve managed the Cowlitz Ridge Tree Farm. Steve is survived by his wife, Lou Jean, whom he married in 1995.

Leadership Class 27JED BAUERMEISTER

Jed Bauermeister, 58, passed away in Kennewick on June 29. Jed grew up on the family farm near Basin City and graduated from Connell High School in 1974. He graduated from Washington State University in 1978 with a degree in General Agriculture. Heavily involved with his community, he served for 28 years as a volunteer firefighter with Franklin County Fire District #4; graduated from Leadership Class 5; and served as president for the Washington Pork Producers, among many others. Jed is survived by his wife, Valorie Pierce, whom he married in 1987, and by his daughter Alyssa.

Leaders in Action

It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you. It’s what you leave behind when you go. - Randy Travis

Dave Roseleip, PresidentDeborah Moore, Vice President & Program DirectorMelisa Paul, Assistant Vice President Rachel Rooks, Outreach CoordinatorLynn Flatow, Coordinator of Corporate Services

Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation

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To help ensure your area and industry are represented

To pay it forward and help someone else have the opportunity to share in the unique AgForestry experience

To help perpetuate the distinguished history AgForestry has of developing effective industry leaders

Why Recruit for AgForestry?

You can nominate a candidate using the referral form on the website or send their information to leaders@agforestry.org.

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NOW RECRUITING

STEVE STINSONLeadership Class 5

Darvin Fales, Class 24, recently celebrated 10 years as manager of the Quincy Columbia Basin Irrigation District

KayDee Gilkey, Class 16, with the Northwest Ag Information Network, had her story on a Miss America candidate picked up by BEEF, a national cattle publication

Cheri Kearney, Class 31, has been appointed to serve as a Board member for the World Forestry Center

Bob Rose, Class 8, received the Yeoman Environmental Stewardship Award from Evergreen Islands

Ron Walter, Class 17, was appointed to a one-year-term as Chair of the Public Land’s Committee for the National Association of Counties

Jared Webley, Class 33, was recently named the Board President for Spokane Society of Young Professionals

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LEADERSHIP CLASS 38!

- John C. Maxwell

understanding, education, and empowerment of future leaders.advancing the natural resource industries through enhanced

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The 10th Annual Leadership Golf Tournament, presented by the AgForestry Leadership Program and Premier Tournament Sponsor, Michelsen Packaging Company, was a success thanks to the dedication and hard work of the event’s sponsors, donors, volunteers, organizers, and of course- golfers!

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AgForestry Events

Friday, July 10, 2015

Prospector Golf Course • Suncadia Resort

11th Annual LeadershipGolf Tournament

Proceeds from the Golf Tournament go towards funding for the National Seminar

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Sponsors!

Next Summer’s Tournament!

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