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The magazine of the National FFA OrganizationNENEW W HORIZONS®
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National FFA Officers ZACH KINNE, MO President BECKY SULLIVAN, KS Secretary TYLER TENBARGE, IN Eastern Region Vice President MORGAN PARKER, CO Central Region Vice President BRADY REVELS, FL Southern Region Vice President KARI BOETTCHER, OR Western Region Vice President
National FFA Staff LARRY CASE National Advisor, Chief Executive Officer DOUG LOUDENSLAGER Chief Operating Officer MARION FLETCHER National Treasurer MARK CAVELL, DALE CRABTREE, Division Directors TOM KAPOSTASY, JANET MALONEY, ANNA MELODIA, DENNIS SARGENT, KENT SCHESCKE, VICKI SETTLE, LEE ANNE SHILLER, TONY SMALL, BILL STAGG, WILL WAIDELICH
National FFA Board of Directors – Members LARRY CASE Chair, USDE, VA MARION FLETCHER Treasurer, State Supervisor, AR STEVE BROWN State Supervisor/USDE, MI ROBERT B. CALVIN Agiculture Teacher/USDE, MO THOMAS DORMODY Teacher Educator/USDE, NM DENNIS FISCUS State Supervisor, AZ STEVE GASS State Supervisor, TN IKE KERSHAW State Supervisor, OH JASON LARISON Agriculture Teacher/USDE, KS JOEL LARSEN State Supervisor, MN
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FEBRUARY 2008 Contents
6 cover storyDrum Roll, Please80th National FFA Convention attracts 53,000 FFA members to Indianapolis
4 ScrapbookRead news, jokes and more.
10 FFA FacesWin a Chevy T-shirt.
12 Your MoneyLearn tips for chapter fundraisers.
14 Healthy LifestylesFind safe ways to keep in touch with friends.
16 National Officer Q & AMeet President Zach Kinne.
18 How-To…Plan your own day of service.
March in OctoberThe sounds of FFA musicians and
vocalists drifted throughout downtown
Indianapolis on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007,
as the National FFA Band and Chorus
members paraded down FFA Way for the
National FFA Convention Grand March.
Led by baton-twirling Iowa FFA
member Karen Whitman, the Grand
March procession winded its way from
the Indiana Convention Center (where
the band performed at the FFA National
Agricultural Career Show) to Conseco
Fieldhouse for the first general session.
ONLINE See our 360-degree photo
of the Grand March and a slideshow
of convention musical performances.
Just JokingWhat do you call a milk cow walking through tall grass?
“Udder”ly tickled Dalton Barney, Grantsville FFA, Utah
Why was the peanut scared of the sun?
Because he didn’t want to get roasted. Devin Hanlon, Rolla FFA, N.D.
Why did the little boy eat his homework?
Because it was a piece of cake.
Amber Connett, Diamond Trail FFA, Iowa
Can a match box?
No, but a tin can. Ronald Ewing, Macon County High, Ga.
Want to find out
everything that
happened at the
80th National FFA
Convention? Visit
ffa.org and click on
Proceedings for the
official convention
record. You’ll find
lists of all the
national award
winners, copies of
the national FFA
officer retiring
addresses, delegate
issue reports, great
photos and more.
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A major convention attraction was the Toyota Partner Robot, which walked onto a stage and played the trumpet several times daily in the Career Show. The robot has special technology that allows its artificial lips to play the trumpet. Visit ffanewhorizons.org for more career show photos and a 360-degree
image of the Stihl log-sawing booth.
PaulMcCutchan1932-33 national FFA officer
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Q What is one of your favorite memories
from your national officer year ?
A Our national officer team took a trip to
Washington, D.C., in January of 1933. We
met President Roosevelt right after he
was elected, and his speech to us was the first
he had given to anyone. It was my first trip to
D.C., and we had a Cadillac that chauffeured
us around. For a West Virginia farm boy, that
was a big deal.
Back Talk with
Surfin’ USA in Indy
Even though Indianapolis enjoyed
crisp autumn weather during the
convention, FFA members entered a
tropical paradise, filled with beach
balls and lighted leis.
Their goal? To sing along with the
world-famous Beach Boys (joined by
well-known actor John Stamos) to classic
hits like “Surfin’ USA,” “California Girls”
and “Good Vibrations.”
Although it was a first FFA experience
for several Beach Boys bandmates, they
enjoyed the spirit and excitement of the
convention – even inviting several FFA
members onstage during one of the
final songs.
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concert, visit ffanewhorizons.org.
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FuturesBuilding Bright
A thrilling recap of the 80th National FFA Convention
Nearly 35,000 convention attendees pack Conseco Fieldhouse for the opening session.
Story by Jessy Yancey
For a few days each fall, FFA
members from across the
United States, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands come together
for the nation’s largest – and probably
the most exciting – student gathering.
From its awe-inspiring speakers
and rocking musical performances
to the info-packed workshops and
enlightening tours, the national
FFA convention offers a wealth of
activities that some members
spend all year anticipating.
Last October marked the 80th
annual national FFA convention –
with an astounding 53,631 attendees
– and its second year in Indianapolis.
Convention kicked off on
Wednesday afternoon with the first
ever Grand March, in which the
National FFA Band and the National
FFA Chorus paraded down Georgia
Street, which was once again
transformed into the pedestrian-
friendly FFA Way.
The talented band and chorus
members – who had been practicing
together for just a few days – put on
an incredible show, marching from
the RCA Dome all the way to the
FFA members compete in the National Floriculture Career Development Event.
stage inside Conseco Fieldhouse.
The memorable opening session
featured National FFA Advisor Dr.
Larry Case, who noted that he was
“lucky” to get to where he is today –
but there’s much more to building
a bright future than being lucky.
“Luck doesn’t just fall out of
the sky,” Case said in his stirring
speech. “Luck is what happens when
preparation meets opportunity. We
make our own luck by working hard,
learning all we can and developing
our skills to the best of our abilities.”
“No one accomplishes anything
significant by waiting to get lucky,” he
continued. “Everything you’re doing
in school and at this national FFA
convention is preparing you to become
what you’re meant to be. When you’re
ready, opportunity will be there.”
And opportunities abounded at
convention. Students were able to
tour museums, farms, universities
and other sites around the city. At
the Indiana Convention Center, they
could learn more about their dream
college or profession at the FFA
National Agricultural Career Show –
the largest ever – which featured
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hundreds of exhibits filled with
activities, ranging from boulder
throwing to simulated log sawing.
In the midst of the career show,
there was even a lounge area
scattered with plush pillows for
anyone who needed a break from
all the convention excitement.
But it’s hard to sit still when
there’s so much to experience. The
Hall of States offered insight into
our country’s agricultural
diversity, while the annual FFA
alumni auction featured online
bidding for the first year ever.
Up at the Indiana State
Fairgrounds, hundreds of students
competed in national career develop-
ment events, and it was also one of
12 sites where FFA National Days of
Service took place.
Also on Thursday, students were
treated to the National FFA Talent
Revue, in which 15 acts from across
the country each put on stellar
shows, whether they were belting
out famous ballads, tap dancing
or twirling flaming batons.
Later that night, the legendary
Beach Boys with special guest John
Stamos (of TV’s “Full House” and
most recently “ER”) rocked the RCA
Dome, where Montgomery Gentry
had played for an enthusiastic
audience the night before.
Of course, there was much more
than entertainment. From Dr. Rick
Rigsby motivating attendees to
“move from making an impression to
making an impact” to TV and movie
star Henry Winkler noting that
“every one of you is unbelievably
powerful,” the keynote speakers
were heartfelt and encouraging.
According to Puerto Rico State
Secretary Krystal Pagan, the most
touching speeches were the 2006-07
national officer retiring addresses.
It was sad to see them go, but
Beau, Kacy, Jamie, Janette, Coty and
Jennifer stepped down to make room
for six new faces who went through
the same grueling interview and
evaluation process to become the
2007-08 National FFA Officers.
From a pool of 40 candidates, the
nine nominating committee members
selected President Zach Kinne,
Secretary Becky Sullivan, Eastern
Region Vice President Tyler Tenbarge,
Southern Region Vice President Brady
Revels, Central Region Vice President
Morgan Parker and Western Region
Vice President Kari Boettcher.
Over the next year, each of these
officers will play a part in building a
bright future for themselves and the
National FFA Organization.
But whether you’re a national
officer, a convention attendee or an
FFA member who watched convention
coverage from home, the opportunity
to build a bright future is there for you.
“There are plenty of good things
happening in these jackets – in your
chapters and in our lives,” 2006-07
National President Beau Williamson
said, during his retiring address.
“You just have to look for it. Our
experiences in FFA – they will take
us as far as we will let them.”
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“Proceedings,” the official record
of the 80th National FFA Convention.
Elected during the final session of the 80th national FFA convention, the 2007-08 national officers are President Zach Kinne, Secretary Becky Sullivan, Central Region Vice President Morgan Parker, Southern Region Vice President Brady Revels, Eastern Region Vice President Tyler Tenbarge and Western Region Vice President Kari Boettcher.
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Jason ReichertChapter: Brunswick FFA
A freshman at the University of Missouri, Jason is studying
agricultural business. He was a member of the 2006 national
champion FFA agronomy team and placed fourth individually.
Jason is a former chapter president, received the State FFA Degree
and graduated as class valedictorian. He also enjoys helping on
his family’s row crop and livestock farm.
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Luke HoltChapter: Redfield FFA
Kortney BahemChapter: Homedale FFA
Ryan AlexanderChapter: Union City FFA
Emily CoffieldChapter: John Marshall FFA
WV
This high school senior has won the chapter leadership award
for the past two years, and she says she works hard to help
her chapter stand out, especially when compared to larger
chapters in the area. Emily shows lambs and hogs at her county
fair and enjoys riding horses in her spare time. Emily hopes
to someday become an agriculture teacher.
An eighth-grade member, Luke placed in the top 10 for the FFA
Creed Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) last year and
placed second at the regional livestock judging event. He has
had perfect attendance at his school for the past seven years
and maintains a 4.0 grade-point average. Luke also participates
in band, chorus, football and track.
Currently serving as chapter vice president, Kortney helps with
community service activities like roadside cleanups and outreach
programs. She also enjoys showing horses and, in 2006, was
named the most inspirational senior at the Owyhee County Fair.
Kortney works for Whiskey Creek Farms in Kuna, Idaho, in exchange
for English riding and jumping lessons.
PRJiomar Santiago FelicianoChapter: Las Marías FFA
A high school freshman, Jiomar is enjoying his second year of FFA
membership. His supervised agricultural experience program
(SAE) focuses on poultry production, and his project won first
place at the state level. Jiomar also won second place in the
prepared public event at the state convention, and he hopes to
eventually be elected to a state FFA office.
KSKelly Ann AtchisonChapter: Burlingame FFA
A recent high school graduate, Kelly enjoyed showing livestock
through her FFA membership. She raises rabbits and beef cattle,
and has been recognized with numerous grand champions. Kelly
enjoys judging livestock and represented her county at the Kansas
State University Livestock Judging Contest. She also volunteers
with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
A high school junior, Ryan is serving as his chapter’s historian. He
has also participated in public speaking and livestock judging –
even being named as the top livestock judge of Randolph County
his freshman year. Besides his FFA involvement, Ryan is a member
of 4-H and a two-time inductee into the Who’s Who Among
American High School Students program.
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FFA Faces Members in action
Fundraising is necessary to
keep an FFA chapter thriving,
but it doesn’t have to be a
chore. Raising money should be
something that your group (and
your community) looks forward
to each year. But changing your
fundraising approach will require
some out-of-the-box thinking.
The Crowley FFA Backers, an
FFA alumni chapter in Crowley,
Texas, have come up with some
innovative ideas to move beyond
selling candy, fruit or gift wrap.
Along with organizing a popular
chili and bingo night, the group has
found great success in raffling off
an all-terrain vehicle, provided at
a discount by a local dealership.
But its most unusual fundraiser
is a sporting clay shoot, which takes
place for the third time Feb. 9. The
event is held at an outdoor shooting
range, where participants shoot clay
targets at different stations along
the course.
“Supporters get to participate
in an event instead of just buying
something,” says Darryl Geiken,
chairman of the shoot.
The day starts with a gun-safety
demonstration. Prizes are given
away in different categories, and
all participants – even first-time
shooters – receive a T-shirt.
The bottom line? Last year’s
event, combined with food sales and
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a silent auction the same day, raised
about $5,000 for the organization.
No matter how your chapter
decides to raise money, the Crowley
FFA Backers offer some fundraising
guidelines to keep in mind.
1. THINK CREATIVELY.
“If all of your
fundraisers are product sales, you
will find yourself selling to the same
people over and over,” says Rick Ivey,
president of the Crowley FFA Backers.
“Find nontraditional activities that
target different people or activities
that are not product-based.
Determine what people need
and want regularly, and develop
fundraisers around those items.”
For example, pancake
breakfasts or chili suppers often
succeed because people like to eat.
The sporting clay shoot provides a
way for families to try something
new together while having a
fun time – and they’re
supporting the FFA
chapter in the process.
2. APPEAL TO EVERYONE.
The sporting clay shoot
works well because it appeals to
people who might not normally be
asked to support FFA.
“The individuals who come to
our event would likely be shooting
clay targets somewhere anyway,”
Ivey says. “They might as well be
shooting to help our organization.”
3. USE YOUR STRENGTHS.
The clay-shoot idea
grew out of Geiken’s interest in
teaching his 12-year-old son to
shoot. He noticed that other groups
were hosting charity shoots, and
he figured FFA could do the same.
“There are people in every
organization who have very specific
contacts and abilities that would
assist a group in fundraising,” Ivey
says. “There will be people who can
get products below retail price that
can be then sold for a profit. There
will be people who can save money
on printing and supplies. The key
is to find these individuals in your
organization, and ask them to help.”
4. REMEMBER THE BASICS.
Be sure to market
your event with posters, school
announcements, fliers – even an
informative website. Also, try not
to schedule a sale or event at the
same time another organization
is attempting to do the same thing,
and you’ll be off to a great start.
– Rebecca Denton
FFA your money FFA your money Fundraisers
SocialTips for keeping in touch with FFA friends
Getting
Attending FFA events like
the national convention,
Washington Leadership
Conference and state camps is a
blast, especially when you meet and
make friends with others who share
your FFA interests. But when it’s time
to go home, how do you keep those
newfound friends from fading away?
The good news is that keeping
DON’T POST EVERYTHING.
It’s fine to put up some pictures
and even your name, but don’t ever
post your address or your phone
number – that helps prevent
identity theft.
ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR GUT.
If you get a message that makes
you feel uncomfortable, don’t write
back. Report the situation, and
always tell your parents about it.
PRACTICE GOOD “NETIQUETTE.”
Remember that the Web is a public
place. Anything you post online, even
if your profile is private, can be copied
and pasted to be made public. Think
about what college admissions boards
and potential employers might think
of what you’re posting online.
THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE.
Remember that digital
communication lacks the nuances –
tone of voice, facial expressions
and body language – of face-to-
face encounters. If you sense a
miscommunication, pick up the
phone and talk it out.
– Carol Cowan
in touch is easier today than it has
ever been. E-mail, instant messaging
and social networking sites (think
MySpace and Facebook), along with
cell phones and text messaging,
have replaced landlines and letters
as the primary communication for
long-distance friendships.
Anastasia Goodstein, author
of Totally Wired – What Teens and
Tweens are Really Doing Online, says
that social networking sites are now
widely used to stay in touch with
long-distance friends.
And just in case you (or your
parents) are worried about the
stranger dangers of e-mail and
social networking sites, Goodstein
offers these tips for safe and fun
online communication:
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FFA healthy lifestyles Online safety
ZachKinneNational FFA President
In an experience he describes as “the
most exciting and humbling moment in my
life,” Zach Kinne from Eagleville, Mo., was
named the 2007-08 National FFA President.
Read on to learn more about your new
national president.
Q What should FFA members know about
you and your FFA experiences?
A I grew up on a registered Angus beef
cattle operation in northwest Missouri
with my parents, Keith and Shelly, and
my younger siblings, Shane and Sadie, and
it’s where my beef production and placement
supervised agricultural experience program
started. Although I went to a very small high
school in Eagleville, FFA opened up a world
of opportunities for me. From traveling to
Washington, D.C., for a leadership conference
to competing in the meat evaluation career
development event, I could never have
imagined the tremendous impact this
organization would have on my life.
Q What advice do you have for FFA
members who aspire to be elected to
an FFA office – whether it’s at the chapter,
regional, state or even national level?
A First of all, always be yourself – sincere
and genuine in everything you do.
Also, always look for ways to challenge
yourself and develop your leadership
abilities. Take advantage of opportunities
both inside and outside FFA to gain
experience in working in teams, learning
new skills, and serving others.
Q How can members help share the
FFA mission, especially as they
visit with community leaders during
National FFA Week?
A It is important to remember that in
every situation we are always serving
as ambassadors for both FFA and
agriculture. With that in mind, we need to
make sure we are prepared to educate others
and are continuously sharing the great story
of what this organization is all about. Tell
them that FFA develops premier leaders
from different backgrounds and prepares
students for more than 300 exciting careers
in the agriculture industry. Also, sharing
your own personal FFA experiences is the
absolute best way to help others understand
what FFA is all about.
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FYIZACH’S FAVORITES
This University of
Missouri student likes
to sing in the car, show
cattle and eat Mizzou
Tiger Stripe ice cream.
Read on for more of
Zach’s favorites.
Food: Steak
Movie: 8 Seconds
Color: Green
CDE: Livestock
Evaluation
Candy: Twizzlers
Cool fact about
Zach: Plays
the fiddle
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FFA National Officer Q & A
It’s the last line of the FFA motto,
but how often do you feel you
actually are “living to serve”?
That’s the thought that inspired
the National FFA Days of Service,
which celebrated a successful
second year at the national FFA
convention last October. A record
1,600 FFA members and advisors
participated in a dozen different
service projects.
But service learning doesn’t
have to occur only at the convention.
A chapter-wide day of service is a
great way to help your community
and raise awareness about the
FFA mission.
TEACHING NEW TRADITIONS
Several chapters helped the
Indianapolis Art Center prepare for
its eighth annual Day of the Dead – or
Los Dias De Los Muertes – celebration.
“We thought it would be a great
way for these kids to learn about a
cultural event,” says Laura Alvarado,
director of outreach at the center.
“I wanted to help with Day of
the Dead because we had celebrated
it back home,” says freshman Dakota
Baker from Granada, Colo.
The participants crafted
traditional sugar skulls and
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granada FFA members from colorado decorate a “calaca” for the day of the dead at the Indianapolis Art Center.
National FFA Days of Service volunteers offer tips for planning a chapter service project
Day’s WorkAll in a
“calacas” (Spanish for skeletons)
as decorations for the event, which
attracted 2,500 people in 2006.
Bring it home: Is your
community known for festivals
like an Earth Day celebration or an
American Indian powwow? Events
like these often need volunteers to
help put it all together, so contact
the event coordinator to find out
about getting your chapter
involved. And, as a bonus, you
just might learn something!
IF YOU BUILD IT…
At the Indiana State Fairgrounds,
members started the framework on a
greenhouse, which will be used for
educational purposes.
Wisconsin FFA member Tara
Siemen found it inspiring to be a part
of a project that will affect so many.
“The fact that I could go to
another state and help out a different
community made the event so much
more fulfilling,” she says.
Bring it home: Maybe your
school could also use a greenhouse
for yearlong agronomy projects, or
maybe your neighbor needs a new
barn. Keep your eyes and ears open
for service projects that would benefit
from your chapter’s help.
(RE)BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES
Dozens of students helped
Habitat for Humanity reconstruct
three houses that had fallen victim
to arson.
“I drove down Blaine Avenue and
started to cry with both joy and pride
to see FFA members rebuilding these
homes,” says STAR Academy FFA
alumni Amanda Chevalier.
Bring it home: Habitat for
Humanity and other nonprofit
service organizations are located
throughout the country, and they
couldn’t survive without volunteers.
Your local United Way office is a
great place to learn more about what
organizations are in your community.
– Jessy Yancey
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