Iowa FFA Today - Volume 1: Issue 1 - Post SLC Edition

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Iowa FFAToday

Vo. 1 | Issue 1 | “Post State Leadership Conference Edition” Published by the Iowa FFA Association | June 2012

Meals from the Heartland220,000+ Meals Packaged; Countless Mouths Fed

No Matter WhatAlicia Hodnik Pushes for Us to Live in the Moment

Exclusive InterviewIowa’s National Officer Candidate: Easten Lovelace

Sad Endings, Enthusiastic Beginnings and Endless Fun

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Iowa FFAToday

Vo. 1 | Issue 1 | “Post State Leadership Conference Edition” Published by the Iowa FFA Association | June 2012

Meals from the Heartland220,000+ meals packages; Countless lives saved

No Matter WhatAlicia Hodnik pushes for us to live in the moment

Exclusive InterviewNational Officer Candidate: Easten Lovelace

Sad Endings, Enthusiastic Beginnings and Endless Fun

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CONTENT

4 Thoughts From ConferenceHear whatmembers thought about this year’s conference!

13 I Believe in LeadershipThe transfer of leadership through the eyes of Executive Secretary, Scott Johnson.

17 Upcoming EventsWhat to look for this summer!

5 National Officer CandidateAn exclusive interview with this year’s Iowa National Officer Candidate.

6 Meals From the HeartlandAs the wheels of First General Session began to turn, a successful end to the FFA’s hand in feeding the world closed.

10 No Matter What Alicia Hodnik, the current National Central Region Vice President, tells us to never forget to remember.

CONTENTS12 Past To PresentPast President, Lindsay Calvert, passes the gavel to newly elected Steven Brockshus.

14 ResultsCatch up on the results from State Leadership Conference.

18 FFA IDOLAn interview with the champion!

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Shane Bockenstedt CHAPTER: West Delaware FFA

“This year’s conference was great! It was nice to see what FFA was all about and it’s an experience I

won’t forget.”

Sarah Striegel CHAPTER: Tri-County Community FFA

“The part that I enjoyed the most about State Leadership Confer- ence would have to be when I walked across stage to receive my

Iowa Degree. It was a rewarding moment for all of the hard work I had put into it that finally paid off and got me one step closer to my goal of receiving my American Degree in a few years.“

Ashley Smeby CHAPTER: Iowa River FFA

“I enjoyed being a part of the nominating committee and being able to help select the

state officer team. I enjoyed participating in the Meals from the Heartland and the FFA members night out!”

Logan Kelly CHAPTER: Coon Rapids-Bayard FFA

“This year’s conference was the best one I’ve had since freshman year. I learned a lot about the

opportunities members have that makes the FFA a great organization!”

Alysha Lofshut CHAPTER: Westwood FFA

“Well, I enjoyed meeting all the new officers for state and for all the districts. I also enjoyed seeing all the people I’ve met throughout

my years in FFA. But most of all, I loved being able to meet new people and get involved in all our state’s activities through the years.“

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Chandler Smith CHAPTER: North Polk FFA

“It was fun! I learned a lot and I am more comfortable talking to people I don’t know. I thought it was better than last year.“

What’d you think about State Leadership Conference?

FFA FACES

Seriously, there’s 608! Count them :)

What can FFA provide for the members?

It provides opportunities. The skills gained are not just handed to its

members, it’s an opportunity to take advan-tage of and get involved within the organi-zation.

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“ I T P R O V I D E S O P P O R T U N I T I E S . T H E S K I L L S G A I N E D A R E N OT J U S T H A N D E D TO I T S M E M B E R S , I T ’S A N O P P O R T U N I T Y TO TA K E A D VA N TAG EO F A N D G E T I N V O LV E D W I T H I N T H E O R G A N I Z AT I O N .”

NATIONAL OFFICERCANDIDATE

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE)High School: Poultry Production College: Ag Placement Engineering Internship

BIGGEST INFLUENCE“I’d have to say my grandmother, Nancy. She works and runs her own business. Her relentless work ethic is amazing and I can only hope to be as amazing as she is. She is 60-something and she still works harder than anyone I know.”

Where are you from?

I am from Grand Mound, Iowa and attended

DeWitt Central High School.

What age did you get involved in FFA?

It was my freshman year when I was 14 years old.

What is your biggest FFA accomplishment?

Being state officer because it was such a

privilege.

What are you going to school for?

I am studying Agricultural Engineering

at Iowa State University.

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Why did you decide to run?

I have to be prepared. State office was a tremendous experience and I missed it immensely. I want to be a part of others making a difference and getting people to grow, and national office has a lot of opportunities to do that. I’m looking forward to this experience!

How has FFA prepared you for running for national office?

I was lucky enough to be a state officer, which helped

with additional training, instill-ing passion and experiences that just built on top of each other.

What are some plans for the future?

I know for sure I want to be in the agricultural industry, but unsure of what area to go into; food processing, equip-ment, buildings or something

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Check out Easten’s BLOG: ‘A View from the Back Row’

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1,000+ FFA MEMBERS PACKAGE220,000+ MEALS TO BE SENT TO HAITI

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And the big question, can it be done at a chapter level?

The first glimmer of what this non-profit organization could truly be was back in 2007 at a food pack-aging event held by ‘Kids Against Hunger’ in West Des Moines. The great success of that event encour-aged leaders to organize a com-munity-wide food packaging event that would involve more volunteers to feed hungry children and families around the world. It was the dream of those leaders to create an even larger event. In 2008, ‘Meals from the Heartland’ went to Des Moines, which resulted in 12,000 volunteers who packaged more than 4 million meals in a week’s time.

‘Meals from the Heartland’ pack-ages are composed of rice, soy pro-tein, dried vegetables and vitamins. Each food package feeds six people and costs only $1.20 to produce. The packages were formulated by a nu-tritionist so they would be accepted by many cultures around the world. When cooked in boiling water, the rice expands, the soy adds protein and the dried vegetables and vita-min tablet provide additional micro-nutrients that are needed in order for the human body to perform.

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There are so many people in this world that will tell you what you CAN’T do. What YOU have to do is look at them and say, “watch me.”

“This was just the start of some-thing huge,” was the response that Marshall Hay, the 2011-2012 South Central State Vice President, had to say about the ‘Meals from the Heartland’ service project done at the 2012 Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference.

‘Meals from the Heartland’ is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who package meals for delivery to less fortunate around the world. Individuals, businesses, schools, churches and various civic organizations have come together to show the world what people who truly care can accomplish. At the 2012 Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference, more than 1,000 FFA members worked to package a goal of 250,000 meals. These meals are feeding hungry people across the world.

Over 220,000 packages were made thanks to the hard work of the FFA members in attendance and many volunteers. But how was ‘Meals form the Heartland’ started? How was it organized to be done at the State Leadership Conference?

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‘Meals from the Heartland’ project almost six years ago have watched it grow to reach not only numerous organizations within the U.S., but also families around the world. The FFA organization saw a great opportunity to follow the FFA creed, which states, “I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself.”

All it took to plant the seed of a service event at SLC was a few FFA members and their advisor. While on a chapter visit, Mar-shall Hay was confronted by these members, and advisor. They stated that their high school had done an event with ‘Meals from the Heartland’. Hay went online to www.mealsfromtheheartland.org to collect more information. Then, having discussed the project with other officers and adult lead-ers in the FFA, they called the organization and found some willing sponsors; thus, the “snowball-effect” began.

The first thought was that if there were 5,000 members that attended conference, it would take only about $10,000 for everyone to make one package. But thanks to the Iowa Food and Family project funded by the Iowa Soybean Association and their donation of $40,000, the goal of 250,000 meals was made.

While first making contact with ‘Meals from the Heartland’, it was thought that this project could turn into something really big, and thanks to that “snowball-effect” it did.

In 2010, there was an estimated 925 mil-lion hungry people in the U.S. alone. One in four elementary students don’t have food at

home. With over 220,000 packages made at the 84th Iowa FFA Leader-ship Conference that fed more than 1,320,000 hungry mouths, a true impact has been made.

The trick of the trade for feeding all of the people in the world is as easy as a phone call. If you contact a representative with ‘Meals from the Heartland’, your school can do its own service project. Get active, set

a goal and make a difference! There are just three simple things that you, as members, need to remember:

1. It was a huge success at SLC thanks to your help!

2. Sponsors play a large part and are always welcome in the fight!

3. Chapters can plan it on their own! You don’t need to wait on the state- turn it into a community wide event! Invite other chapters in the area!

There are more than 12,700 FFA members in the state of Iowa. If 1,000 could package over 220,000 meals in two days, think about the difference that every community in the state could make! There will always be those people who tell you that you can’t. What you have to do is prove them wrong and make a difference in the world.

MEALS FROM THE HEARTLAND

~Cassie Galm

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Leadership Conference reinforced my own mantra as FFA members from across the state gathered in Ames. When I walked into the arena of the Hilton Coliseum before the First General Session, my heart swelled with excitement to see more than 5,000 FFA members mak-ing their way to witness the magic of Iowa’s FFA Leader-ship Conference.

The few days I spent in Iowa were incredible. From conversations about state talent performances with Hillary, to dinner with the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA, to jumping back in my seat as the fire spouted from the cannons during Lindsay’s welcome; the entire week was memorable. One of my favorite parts of the week

“LIFE MOVES VERY FAST”

Life moves very fast, so in order to retain memories and still grow, I always tell myself, “No matter what happens, make sure you remember these days, these sights, and these smells…No matter what.” The 84th Iowa FFA

Alicia Hodnik: National Central Region Vice President

“No matter what happens, make sure you remember those days, those sights, and those smells…

No matter what.”

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was witnessing the hundreds of members who zipped up their blue corduroy jackets to be a part of ‘Meals from the Heartland’ and package over 220,000 meals. I was in awe as bag after bag was filled, packaged and hauled off. The other moment that will never leave my memory was when the chorus stood to sing “Proud To Be An American.” Hearing FFA members sing this song always makes my skin fill with goose bumps and chokes me up. It is one of the most patriotic expressions that our FFA members make as our jacket stands for unity of our country and our industry. If there is one thing that FFA is truly one-hundred percent solid in, it is unity and patriotism.

During the Second General Session, I was given the privilege to address the body of Iowa FFA members for a keynote speech. As they began to introduce me I distinctly remember butterflies flooding my stomach as I was about to step onto a stage and speak in front of the largest crowd I’ve had to opportunity to address thus far. Even though my knees shook and my heart raced, I found that the instant the crowd roared with welcoming enthusiasm, I knew it would be a moment that I’d never forget. In my speech I spoke about how today is a promise; tomorrow isn’t. What can we do to live our life and not feel as though it zipped by before we had a chance to take it in? Though I have only lived twenty-one short years, I’ve found that if I stop waiting for a countdown, live in the small moments and let time stand still every once in a while, then I can live each day of my life as if it were the only one I knew was promised

to me. I found that in the beginning of my national officer year, time whizzed by much too quickly. I hardly had time to soak in a memory before I had to focus on something new; so I had to do something to change it.

I have found that if I can be self-disciplined enough to follow my own mantra, then life can slow down and I can have a chance to feel gratitude every single day for the blessings I’ve been given.

In the same, as we venture through middle school and high school, some days flash before our eyes. As FFA members, we really can live this out by initiating one and not waiting for a countdown to give us the “Go!” Through that, we are able to live in the small moments, thus allowing time to stand still long enough to feel gratitude for each moment. This year as a national of-ficer has been incredible. However, don’t be fooled by the glam and glitz of the job, because behind every speech, workshop and travel comes countless hours of preparation and diligence to keep up on a consis-tent to-do list. Every moment has been worth it and I wouldn’t give it up for the world. My five other team-mates are wonderful individuals who have helped me grow in ways I could not have imagined prior to this year; we have chemistry on our team that is unlike any team I have ever been on. We all come from very differ-ent backgrounds and very different lifestyles, yet still find that we have an unimaginable amount in com-mon in order to help one another. My FFA advisor, Mr. Henningfeld, always said “If you surround yourself with the right people, good things happen.” In the same, more than 5,000 people from different backgrounds and lifestyles came together at Iowa’s FFA Leadership Conference to celebrate another year of the Iowa FFA Association. We were able to have positive things hap-pen because we were truly surrounded by like-minded people who could help us grow. ‘Meals from the Heart-land’, all of the general sessions and the FFA fun night and barbeque all allowed us to slow down a bit and take in the conference. Just remember that where ever you are, “No matter what happens, make sure you remember those days, those sights, and those smells…No matter what.”

NO MATTER WHAT

~Alicia Hodnik


Fire, hairnets, industry leaders and 5,000 blue jackets all left a lasting impression in Ames, Iowa, on April 23-24, 2012.

The 84th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference was wel-comed back to Ames and Iowa State University for the first time in four years. Iowa FFA welcomed special guests Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, former U.S. Senator Harris Wafford and other key industry leaders to the event.

As I was hanging out backstage in between awards during the sessions, I kept a tally of the number of times industry leaders and other guests stood there in sheer awe. You might have guessed this already; I lost track because I would have needed to grow an extra hand to keep an accurate count. Al-though many of them were impressed by the fire that came shooting up from the front of the stage, taking the eyebrows off many front row students (mine included), supporters of the FFA were more im-pressed by the spark within each member of the Iowa FFA.

This spark was showcased by our record-breaking 608 Iowa degrees, over 220,000 packaged meals that were sent to Haiti, career development event par-ticipants, FFA chorus members singing “God Bless the U.S.A.” and audience members tapping their feet as the Iowa FFA band played “Don’t Stop Believing.”

The conference theme for the 2012 year was “I Be-lieve.” Those simple words are some of the very first ones spoken by a Greenhand FFA member. As we move on to receiving our chapter, state and even American degrees, those words are a simple reminder of what the future of agriculture has in store.

The flames from the 84th Iowa FFA Leadership Con-ference may have sizzled down, but the spark within us should continue our drive so that we may always follow our motto, “learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.”

2011-2012 President Lindsay Calvert passes gavel to new President, Steven Brockshus.

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CONTINUOUS LEADERSHIP

I was told to write about State Leadership Conference from my eyes... but to be quite honest, words cannot describe the sights, thoughts and feelings I experienced at SLC. Sure, it was amazing to see months of planning come to life and see Hilton be transformed from “Cyclone Alley” to a “Party-Rockin” stage for recognition; but none of that got my heart pumping as much as seeing the flood of FFA members come in!

The pure rush of being able to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, yet at the same time know that you have so much in common, is simply AMAZING! Every time I zip up that blue corduroy jacket, I instantly know I am part of a family so much greater than anyone could

possibly dream of. That is what I love about the FFA. No matter who you are, where you come from or what you know; in the FFA, you can always let the true ‘YOU’ shine through.

This is what made the 84th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference so exciting; people weren’t afraid to be themselves. Whether that was participating in a CDE, dancing like a complete fool while doing the interlude or high-fiving a total

stranger; everyone’s true ‘ness’ showed through.So now that SLC is over, how do we keep that excite-

ment going? It’s simple... KEEP BEING YOURSELF. Whether that means shouting out ‘Marco!’ in a large crowd, post-ing #iaffa12 after every tweet or acting like a ‘dork’ in front of your friends; always be yourself.

This year is going to be a great one and if we aren’t afraid to be vulnerable and let our true self shine through, GREAT THINGS are going to happen! Before walking into my first interview ever, my father told me, “Just be yourself, that’s all anyone wants to see.” So think about this one for a while... Are YOU being yourself?

~Lindsay Calvert~Steven Brockshus

~Scott Johnson

President: Steven Brockshus, Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA SE Vice President: Heidi Andresen, DeWitt Central FFA SC Vice President: Michael Knight, North Polk FFA NE Vice President: Nolan Zumbach, West Delaware FFA Reporter: Cassie Galm, Spencer FFA

SW Vice President: Marshall Dolch, Reno Smith FFANC Vice President: Theresa Fitzgerald, Boone A&M FFANW Vice President: Josh Earll, Sibley-Ocheyedan FFASecretary: Matt Hefti, CAL FFAAdvisor: Dale Gruis


CONTINUOUS LEADERSHIP

Scott Johnson EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

High School SAE Projects: Dairy Production, Grain Production, and Forage ProductionState Officer: 1997-98Most Excited For: To see what kind of growth the Iowa FFA can accomplish and what we can put in place to encourage continued growth.

I Believe in Leadership

The Iowa FFA Leadership Conference returned to Ames in April for the first time in four years. The 84th version of Iowa FFA’s annual meeting wrote the final pages of a chapter in Iowa FFA’s history that can be best defined by the word transition.

As the authors of that chapter, the 2011-2012 Iowa FFA Officers did an out-standing job of showing what Iowa’s youth in agriculture can accomplish. This dynamic and talented group of FFA leaders impacted the lives of Iowa FFA members through chapter visits, district activities and the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference. I will always

Iowa FFA members, remember that these leaders are here to serve you, so get involved! The only way anyone ever truly loses in FFA is by standing on the sideline and being a spectator. Step up, take a chance and be a part of something! “What-ever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!” --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

appreciate this team’s ability to be able to perform independently and help me as I transitioned into the position of Ex-ecutive Secretary. So, to Lindsay, Sarah, Shaniel, Patrick, Logan, Marshall, Nicole, Steven, and Michael: thank you for your dedication and leadership.

Now, the page has turned to another year of FFA in Iowa. Its authors, the 2012-2013 Iowa FFA Officers, have al-ready begun to write the script of a his-toric year that will culminate with the 85th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference. I am excited to see what this group of young and passionate FFA leaders can accomplish in their brief time of leader-ship and influence in Iowa. To Steven, Matt, Cassie, Marshall, Josh, Theresa, Michael, Nolan, and Heidi: congratula-tions and good luck—I am sure that Iowa FFA will grow from your leader-ship and influence.

The 2012-2013 State Officer Team


RESULTS

DREW MOGLERCHAPTER: WEST LYON FFA at INWOOD

Mogler credits his SAE with developing skills in record keep-ing, animal husbandry, being a team player, as well as working efficiently as an individual.

STAR IN AGRICULTURAL

PLACEMENT

MATT KERNSCHAPTER: MOUNT AYR FFA

“I was shocked! I wasn’t expect-ing to win after hearing about the other finalist’s amazing SAEs, so that just added to the excite-ment! I am extremely honored!”


BUSINESS

ERIC MAGNUSSENCHAPTER: SOUTH O’BRIEN FFA

He received first place in the State Forage Production Profi-ciency Area. He has served as the chapter’s reporter, presi-dent and test plot manager.


ERIN BRASSERCHAPTER: SOUTH O’BRIEN FFA

“I felt completely overwhelmed with excitement and very blessed for the opprotunity. It was the perfect way to end my high school FFA experience.”

STAR IN AGRISCIENCE

Ag Broadcasting

Top Individual Overall

Katie GoodellHarris-Lake Park FFA

Runner-up

Courtney HooverBloomfield FFA

Ag CSI

Top Team Overall

Clay Central FFA

Runner-up

Oelwein FFA

Ag Impact

Top Team Overall

Muscatine FFA

Runner-up

Oelwein FFA

Ag Issues

Top Team Proceeding to Nationals

Agri-Power FFA

Alternate to Nationals

Columbus Junction FFA

Ag Sales

Top Individual Proceeding to Nationals

Alec OslandMuscatine FFA

Alternate for Nationals

Michael GruetzmacherWapsie Valley FFA

Chapter Program

Top Team Overall

Troy Mills FFA

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Oelwein FFA

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Clay Central FFA

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Oelwein FFA

Conduct of Meetings


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Creed Speaking

Top Individual Proceeding to Nationals

Trevor FannonEdgewood-Colesburg FFA


Emma HaselhuhnEddyville FFA

Discussion Meet

Top Individual Overall

Kate SennertSioux Center FFA

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Miriam Free - East Sac FFA

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Audubon FFA

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RESULTS

This Year’s...Results from...

Extemp. SpeakingTop Individual Proceeding to

Nationals

Ashley Tomlin - Muscatine FFA


Brad PickhinkeEast Sac FFA

Job InterviewTop Team Proceeding to

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Stefanie NewhouseHudson FFA


Marena BartzSt. Ansgar FFA

Parly ProTop Team Proceeding to

Nationals

Wapsie Valley FFA


West Union FFA

Reporter’s ScrapbookTop Team Overall

East Sac FFA

Runner-up

Liz WelterPrairie Valley FFA

Secretary’s BookTop Team Overall

Celina YoungWaverly-Shellrock FFA

Runner-up

East Sac FFA

Treasurer’s BookTop Team Overall

Jessie ErhardtWapsie Valley FFA

Runner-up

East Sac FFA

Where do you go when you need support?

Where do you go for extra help?

Where do you go to learn more about FFA?

Where do you go to show your support?

WLC Scholarships

Event Chaperones

SAE Grants

CDE Judges

Agricultural Advocates

College Scholarships

Exciting Conferences

Community Involvement

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UPCOMING EVENTS

State Leadership Conference!

Ag CommunicationsTop Team Proceeding to

Nationals

Montezuma FFA


Hudson FFA

Ag CommunicationTop Individual Proceeding to

Nationals

Katelyn GregoryMontezuma FFA


Abigail NelsonMontezuma FFA

Ag SalesTop Team Proceeding to

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Osage FFA


St. Ansgar FFA

Farm Business Mngt.Top Individual Proceeding to

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AJ Long - Montezuma FFA


Tyler SwensonMontezuma FFA

Farm Business Mngt.Top Team: Proceeding to

Nationals

Montezuma FFA


St. Ansgar FFA

Marketing PlanTop Team Proceeding to

Nationals

Montezuma FFA


Oelwein FFA

June 18 Livestock CDE

Ames, IA

July 22-28RAGBRAI

August 9-19 Iowa State FairDes Moines, IA

August 25 Meats CDEAmes, IA

August 28-30 Farm Progress Show

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Back in the Day...

When was the first State Leadership Conference?The first State Leadership Confer-ence was held on May 17th, 1929 in Ames, Iowa!

How Many ChaptersAttended? There were a whopping 23 chapters in attendence!

Who were the State Officers?The President was Bryce Tucker from the Denison FFA Chapter, the Vice President was Richard Davison from the Clarinda FFA Chapter and the Secretary was Loyal Lowman from the Kelly FFA Chapter!

Who was the State Staff?The Advisor was G.F. Ekstrom from Des Moines and the Execu-tive Secretary-Treasurer was H.M. Hamlin from Ames!

The only year in Iowa FFA history that we didn’t have a State Leadership Conference was 1944-1945


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FFA IDOL

You know you’re an FFA Member when...

- Someone hollers, “Hey you in the blue jacket” and 50,000 people turn around.

- You think a good time is watching a pig birthing.

- You know the advisor’s part better than the advisor.

- You tell your teachers that you are going to be gone and they automatically know it’s for FFA.

FFA IDOL

The FFA Idol competition at this year’s 84th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference took place at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum where an array of members put their musical talents on display while entertaining the over 5,000 spectators that were in attendance. Josh Earll and Marissa Pham, members of the Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Chapter, took home the bacon with their rendition of “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” a country song made famous by the couple known as Thompson Square. Josh and Marissa’s phenomenal harmony filled the air and added to the excitement while everyone’s eyes were fixed on the duo as they spiced up the act by tossing red roses into the crowd. Josh, a recent graduate of S-O, will make Ames his home as he becomes a Cyclone this fall with the intentions of pursuing a degree in agricultural education. Marissa will continue her musical career as a sophomore at S-O.

Q: What was your favorite part about FFA Idol?

A: My favorite part of FFA Idol was the opportunity to com-pete against some of Iowa’s most talented individuals. Also, it’s not every day that you get to perform in front of thousands of people.

Q: Were you nervous? If so, how did you deal with it?

A: I was not too nervous do-ing Idol. It was my third time being in the contest, so I was starting to get used to the whole process of the compe-tition. It also helped to have an awesome partner, Marissa Pham, by my side! We thank everyone who participated in the FFA Idol and are looking forward to many great performances in the future! ~Marshall Dolch


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