| Cargill Cares Alumni Newsletter |
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This edition of the CCA newsletter features our Annual Meeting that welcomed 102 members. Click on links and you will find this issue information packed and photo filled President’s Corner - Phil Deeney Click to read more from Phil Click to read Annual Meeting Speakers' Notes
Volunteer Spotlight, CCA Recognition 2025-26 Read about this year's award recipients _________________________________
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Another year of CCA members being active in the community, having fun and making a difference!
Check out the Education Page to find out more about upcoming sessions and the Vanguard webinars.
If you have an idea for a session, or would be interested in leading a session, please reach out to Mary. |
Cargill trivia - Did you find the trivia questions?
How well do you know your Cargill trivia? Check your answers.
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The CCA newsletter is published quarterly in spring, summer, fall and winter. It is distributed to Cargill retirees and
other alumni, as well as Cargill senior leadership. If you have articles to share, stories of volunteer activities or other items of interest, please send them directly to Barb Kula at b.l.kula@comcast.net.
Contact the CCA office at cargillcaresalumni11@gmail.com.
President’s Corner - Phil Deeney
President’s Message: Building on Our Legacy
We recently wrapped up another successful Cargill Cares Alumni Annual Meeting. For those who attended, I hope you enjoyed Roger Watchorn’s business update. Katie Clark Sieben shared reflections as The Cargill Foundation approaches its 75‑year celebration. Congratulations again to our Ken Moritz and Jim Little Award recipients, highlighted in this newsletter.
The morning had all the things that made this gathering special - good donuts, good coffee, and even better conversations. Seeing members reconnect is always a highlight.
My remarks focused on our legacy. More than 40 years ago, Ken Moritz and a small group of retirees built the foundation for what is now CCA. Their work was almost entirely manual, driven by dedication and a belief in staying connected. Today, with streamlined communication tools and stronger systems, we are able to do more than they ever imagined. Because of their leadership, we are well positioned for the future.
Our theme for the coming year is “Building on Our Legacy.” It reflects both where we have come from and where we are headed.
At a recent luncheon, a speaker shared a phrase that resonated with me: “Action provides clarity.” Many of you have already demonstrated this through years of involvement and service. For others, it is a reminder that engagement - in any form - deepens our understanding of the needs around us and reinforces why our contributions matter.
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Get On Board!
Cargill Cares Alumni is recruiting new board members for the 2026-27 year. The Board works to ensure CCA members have access to volunteer activities, learning opportunities and social events that fit their interests. If you are interested in joining the CCA Board of Directors, please contact Phil Deeney at phildeeney@comast.net.
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Trivia Question #1: How well you remember your Cargill history!
a. Dick Fulmer b. Dick Johnson c. Dick Proudfit d. Dick Emig e. Dick Baldwin |
What CCA member and former Cargill Director of Research co-created the MannaPack formula used by Feed My Starving Children?Social Events – Save the Dates Watch the weekly CCA Announcements for registration information of the following social events:
CCA Book Club’s Summer/Fall Lineup
July 15 - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn August 19 - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki September 19 – The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens October 14 – Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser November 18 – The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly
The group meets at Lunds & Byerly’s at Ridgedale from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room.
Get the latest updates on CCA Social Events and the Golf Schedule – click on the Social Page Return to TOP |
How well did you know your Cargill trivia? Trivia Question #1:
What CCA member and former Cargill Director of Research co-created the MannaPack formula used by Feed My Starving Children?
a. Dick Fulmer
Trivia Question #2:
Which of the following Cargill CEOs had their own birth announced in the Cargill News?
e. David MacLennan
Trivia Question #3:
Our organization has grown quite a bit since SPICE started in 1985. Which one of the following did NOT occur in 1985?
f. The Eagles released the song Hotel California – This song was released in 1976
Trivia Question #4:
What acronym has NOT been used as a Cargill business unit name over the years?
e. AGT |
