2022 AALP Dream Gala summer event unveiled

Mar 04, 2022

Rural Ontario Institute unveils its 2022 Dream Gala and golf tournament for June 24, 2022.

It’s been a rough past couple of years, but in anticipation of better times ahead, the Rural Ontario Institute’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) has announced it is hosting “A Whole New World”, the 2022 Dream Gala and Golf Tournament on Friday, June 24, 2022.

The gala plans to welcome 400 of Ontario agriculture's leaders to network, celebrate, and support agriculture leadership development in Ontario.

This year’s event features a golf tournament at the Victoria Park East Golf Club, followed by a semi-formal cocktail and dinner auction event at the Delta Hotel in Guelph, Ontario to support the Rural Ontario Institute and AALP Class 19.

“Advancing leadership knowledge and skills within agriculture is vital to the future of the agri-food industry. AALP’s unique experiential learning draws participants from all facets of the agriculture system helping leaders grow their networks and understand the challenges and opportunities of all parts of the industry. I am thrilled to be part of the 2022 Dream Gala to support AALP Class 19’s leadership journey,” said Jaime Carson, Co-Chair of the 2022 AALP Dream Gala, and Dairy Nutrition Consultant at B-W Feed.

The auction will offer a limited number of unique items revolving around the gala’s theme. Auction items will be curated by past and present AALP Classes, and will showcase a wide variety of distinctive experiences for bidding.

“We are challenging all AALP classes to create and donate experiences that are designed to encourage people to engage in the world again, from exploring local tastes, to traveling the world, to learning a new skill, or spending time with friends. This year’s AALP Dream Gala and Golf Tournament is starting a new chapter for how we gather together and support our AALP classes,” said Victoria Berry, Co-Chair of the 2022 AALP Dream Gala, and Manager, Communications at Grain Farmers of Ontario.

“This AALP Dream Gala will reimagine a celebration of a decades old tradition of ag-sector leaders gathering in friendship to help a new generation reach its potential”, said Gabe Ferguson, Leadership Programs Director at the Rural Ontario Institute, “We are grateful to our sponsors and to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, who have supported AALP since its inception. We are excited to welcome AALP alumni, sponsors and other friends to this fun event that will build upon this support for those wishing to make a positive difference in Ontario’s dynamic agriculture and food industry."

DETAILS
The Golf Tournament will begin at 9AM, with tee times continuing through the day. Each ticket provides 18 holes, a golf cart, lunch, and a 19th hole beverage tasting.

The Dream Gala begins at 6PM with a cocktail hour and tasting experience. Dinner will be served beginning at 7:30PM, with the Live Auction starting at 8PM.

Visit https://www.aalpdreamauction.com/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

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