Inside this issue:

A Message from our New President

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Ag Career Day Pictures 2

Spring Fling 3

Northeast Youth Live-stock Show

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FFA Banquet 4

New Board Member Introductions

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Alumni Banquet 8

Spring Section 9 FFA Alumni Meeting When: Thursday April 15 Where: DJ's in Denmark Time: Social 6:30-7:00 Dinner at 7:00 Meeting to Fol-low Cost: $10 that can be paid at meeting Contact: Eric Treml for reser-vations call 863-8465 or email EricTreml@aol.com RSVP by April 8

Dear FFA Alumni Members,

I would like to introduce myself. I am Dennis Pennings, the 2010 president of the Denmark FFA Alumni. I reside in Denmark, have been active in FFA throughout school, as well as participated in the work experience abroad pro-gram (working in Australia), so I understand and appreciate the importance of

our local alumni chapter.

Our annual banquet was held in January, and we said thank you to Bonnie Gau-ger, Dave Rasmussen and Mike Maternoski, who have served on the board for the past 3 years. Their dedication and commitment to the Denmark FFA has been greatly appreciated. Replacing them are Joe Loritz, James Grasee and De-nise Nemetz. I look forward to working with the Denmark FFA Alumni board

and our members during 2010!

I want to share with you, in case you have not heard, that Diane Fischl- Den-mark Middle School’s Ag Instructor, will be leaving us at the end of this school year. Her hard work and contributions made, not only in teaching her students, but also in assisting with our Ag Program for many years are much appreciated.

She will be sadly missed, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

Looking ahead at the calendar for 2010, the Denmark FFA Alumni is again busy planning events, allowing the alumni to sponsor student activities and leadership opportunities. We want to continue “helping to develop today’s youth”, and this will be possible only through the support and participation of our members. I hope to meet many of you this year, and appreciate your cooperation in making

2010 a success!

Sincerely,

Dennis Pennings

FFA Members Compete in District Speaking Contest

On February 11, 2010 eight members of the Denmark FFA were on their way to West De Pere to compete in various speaking areas. Nicole Calaway and Joanna Wavrunek competed in the Job Interview Contest. Members need to complete a resume, cover letter and application prior to being inter-viewed on the day of competition. Ariel Ripp participated in extemporane-ous speaking, she picked a topic out of a hat and had 30 minutes to research and put a speech together about the topic. Jake Kraynik, Ashley Blazer, Brittiny Schroeder, Allison Kozelek and Allison Blazer all competed in the Middle School Quiz Bowl competition. During this there are several rounds were they are quizzed on FFA history and knowledge. Overall, everyone did an excellent job. Joanna Wavrunek took 1st place in Job Interview and Nicole Calaway took 4th. Ariel placed 5th place in extemporaneous speaking while the quiz bowl team placed 2nd. Joanna and the quiz bowl will be ad-vancing to Sectionals in De Pere on March 22nd. Good Luck!

The incoming Denmark FFA President, Dennis Pennings, thanks Michelle Malone, Dairy Product Research spe-cialist, for being a speaker at Ag Ca-reer Day, Feb. 19th.

Dylan Delveau and Courteney Van Oss take a look at all of the products on display made from Alpaca hair at the Ag Career Day.

Jake Kraynik, Middle School FFA President and Jacob Frye, thank Sid Kittleson, USDA Inspector, after he spoke to students at Ag Career Day

Snowfest is the perfect end to FFA Week

FFA week was celebrated at the high school February 15 – 19, 2010 followed by the Snowfest Dance on February 20th. During the week five FFA emblems were hidden in the halls each day for students to find and claim their prize. Dress up days were assigned: Monday – Blaze Orange Day, Tuesday – Twin Day, Wednes-day – 80’s Workout Day, Thursday – Hat, Tie & Boxer Day and Friday – FFA Pride or Blue/Gold Day. The winning class for dressing up was Ms. Lindens 1st block.

The Snowfest theme this year was Masquerade with the colors being purple, silver and black. Court members were: Michael LeFevre and Ariel Ripp, Michael Lober-ger & Melissa Heraly, Caleb Metz and Chelsea Ebeling, Cody Reed and Jackie Rentmeester, Dean Laabs and Alicia Meunier and Andy Paider and Amanda Wyn-gaard. The King was Michael LeFevre and the Queen was Chelsea Ebeling. Con-grats to all for an excellent week and dance!

Mark your calendars for Saturday April 24, 2010. We will be having a get to-gether of FFA Alumni members at the Eaton Town Hall. There will be food, beverages and fun. What kind of fun you ask? Great question. we are thinking of the following. Comedian, Frank's dinner theater, battle of the sexes game show, or we are open to any ideas from you. Please call James Grasee @ 863-5539 or Marianne Krueger @ 863-8526 if you have any great ideas we could try. More

info to follow.

It is that time again for the Denmark FFA Worker and Pie Auction being held on March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. There are many hard working FFA members willing to donate their time and families willing to bake pies for the auction. So you can plan out our buying strategy I have listed in no particular order those that have signed up for the workers auction. We hope to see you there!

Joanna Wavrunek Brianna Wavrunek Rachal Jensen

Elizabeth Valenta Jackie Rentmeester Andy Kraynik

Mike LeFevre Ross Kane Sarah Frelich

Nicole Calaway Ariel Ripp Lauren LeFevre

Anne Krueger Eric Kraynik Tyler Kozlovsky

Adam Wegner Rebecca Kozlovsky Sara Wanek

Emily Watzka Tyler Selner Nick Heiser

Ali Peters Shawn Luedtke Ryan Rupp

Travis Treml Caleb Metz Jacob Fidler

Brittany Alexander Dean Laabs Taylor VandenElzen

Jeremy Post Mike Loberger Brandon Loritz

Derek Klarkowski Ricky Lardo Justin Brantmeier

Zack Markvart Jason Baugnet Andy Paider

Emily Selner Ben Goddard Ryan Giltner

Buyers Needed….

FFA Banquet

Just a reminder that the 42nd Annual FFA Banquet has been scheduled for April 22, 2010 at Beverly Garden. So-cial will start at 6:00 p.m. with the meal to be served at 7:00 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan on attending an evening full of excitement. More information to follow.

My name is Joe Loritz. My wife Lonnie (Michiels) and I along with our two boys, Tyler, 20 and Brandon, 16, reside in the Town of Eaton. I am the owner of the Denmark Trophy Case since 2002. Lonnie, Tyler and I are lifetime members of the Denmark FFA Alumni and I am a past Alumni board president. A member of the Denmark Lions Club since 1993 and was president of the club in 1999-2000, also a member of Prince of Peace Parish in Green Bay, a member of the Denmark Community Business Association (DCBA). Graduate of Denmark High School the Class of 1979. My hobbies include gardening, canning, lake fishing, turkey hunting, and hanging with my boys. I also enjoy the wildlife in our backyard.

Hi, My name is James Grasee and I am a 1987 graduate of Denmark. I was an FFA officer and participated in numerous activities through FFA. My fondest memory has to be when I was an exchange student to Holland. The FFA Alumni was generous enough to pay for my airline ticket and I have never forgotten that. I am married to Tracy for 20 years and have two sons. Tyler is 16 and Riley is 14. I am a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. This will be my second time serving on the board and I have been elected vice-president for 2010. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible this year.

I’m Denise (Seidl) Nemetz. I graduated from UWGB and did my master’s degree program at UW-Oshkosh. I have been teaching Special Education students at Southern Door since 1992. My hus-band and I own and operate a custom harvesting business, Nemetz Neshota Ridge Homestead. Our 4 children, Jared 14, Joey 12, Dayna 10, and Darsey 8, attend school in Denmark and participate in FFA as well.

I am a 1987 graduate of Denmark High School. I had the opportunity to travel to Washington DC, New York and St. Louis for speaking contests and award ceremonies. I now look forward to serving as an alumni on the board. I will also maintain the membership roster as well as this newsletter. Please feel free to contact me with any comments or suggestions for either of those.

2010 Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention Sponsors

Platinum ($1,000+)

CHS (Cenex Harvest Sales)

Denmark FFA Alumni

Holiday Inn - Manitowoc

Let Me Be Frank Productions

Pioneer Hi-Bred International – Wisconsin Region

Sue Strese – Suzy’s Country Acres

Wallander Supply Company

Diamond ($500-$999)

Accelerated Genetics

Ace Bolt & Nut – Tim Spoke

Algoma FFA Alumni

Bay Port FFA Alumni

Bonduel FFA Alumni

Elkhart Lake FFA Alumni

Gillett FFA Alumni

Gresham FFA Alumni

Luxemburg-Casco FFA Alumni

Marion FFA Alumni

Mishicot FFA Alumni

New London FFA Alumni

Oconto Falls FFA Alumni

Print Shop – New London

Pulaski FFA Alumni

Sevastopol FFA Alumni

Seymour FFA Alumni

Suring FFA Alumni

Tigerton FFA Alumni

Tractor Supply Company

Waupaca FFA Alumni

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Denmark FFA Alumni Shines AGAIN!!!! Summary of the 2010 Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention

By Tracy Heinbuch and Ken Seering

“Success Again in 2010” was the theme for the Annual Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention, February 12-14 at the Holiday Inn, Manitowoc. Sections 8 & 9 hosted the convention with more than 275 attending. The event kicked off with a welcome reception on Friday evening followed by live and

silent auctions. Entertainment concluded the evening by the New Generation Band from Pulaski.

Saturday morning included Sectional Meetings and the business session. Eric Treml from Denmark was introduced as the new Section 9 Representa-

tive on the State Alumni Council replacing Paul Hazaert from Denmark.

The noon luncheon featured guest speaker was Paul Vidmar. He is the #1 trainer in the world for Dale Carnegie Solutions in 2005 and 2009. Na-tional FFA Alumni Council guests included National FFA Alumni Diane Amera, Alexandria, Virginia and Dan Classen, Central Region Representative,

West Bend, Iowa.

Denmark FFA Alumni received recognition in the following areas during the luncheon;

Outstanding Affiliate, Gold; Newsletter(Pam Sloma and Denise Nemetz), Gold; Scrapbook(Tammy Goddard), Silver; Ann Martinson Memorial Award for having the most new life members, Denmark(14); Increase in total membership, Bronze(14); Legion of Merit for membership growth, Ann

Kozlovsky, Mike Maternoski, Josh Rusk andKen Seering.

Afternoon Workshops included “Adjust to Change,” “Energy Conservation of the Farm and Home,” “Ten Habits to a Great FFA Alumni,” and a

children’s session by the Wisconsin FFA officers.

The closing evening Banquet was emceed by Mike Austin, the colorful WTAQ radio agricultural newscaster from Green Bay. The #1 FFA Alumni affiliate was announced being Stoughton with Denmark the runner-up. Mike Maternoski of Denmark was recognized as one of three Outstanding Achievement honorees. Denmark Alumni was one of seven Platinum Sponsors ($1,000+) recognized at the convention. Ken Seering was recognized for his four years of service on the State Alumni Council. KNX Party Band from Clintonville/Black Creek areas concluded the evenings festivities

after the popular basket live auction.

Denmark FFA Alumni was this year’s Sponsors Committee for the convention. Members included Tina Kvitek, Mike Maternoski, Eric Treml, Kathy Rentmeester and Ken Seering. A record 148 sponsors supported the convention with financial and/or in-kind contributions. Thanks to Denmark for

sponsoring all the frames and Tina Kvitek for sponsoring all the beautiful award sponsor certificates.

We THANK Nancy Schlies, Denmark Alumni, for chairing Convention Hospitality. We also THANK Alan and Jackie Mazna and Glenn and Kathy Rentmeester for organization of the Denmark FFA Alumni Reunion room during the convention. We thank all Denmark FFA Alumni members at-

tending the 2010 Convention.

Denmark Alumni’s live auction donated item was an “Overland Express” wagon hitched to an IH tractor all “hand crafted” from old barn boards. The “one of a kind unit” was constructed by a former FFA member from Gresham who Ken Seering knows. It was filled with various garden hand tools and other necessary accessories including several booze bottles. Thanks for sponsoring this very unique item which was purchased by Rick and Julie Vomastic from Pulaski for $500. Thanks to Diane Fidler and Dave Rasmussen for putting it all together and transporting to Manitowoc. We

also sponsored a beautiful handmade American flag afghan purchased by Bonnie Krause from Bay Port for $125.

2010-2011 State Alumni president is Herman Seebandt from Neillesville. The 2011 State Alumni Convention will be February 11-13, Ramada Inn and

Convention Center, Stevens Point, hosted by Sections 1, 2, 3, and 7, under the theme “POINTing in the Right Direction in 2011.”

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