FFA's NEW ERA - South Dakota Team Ag-Ed
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FFA’s<br />
<strong>NEW</strong><strong>ERA</strong><br />
At the 2010 State FFA Convention, "Lead out Loud" held in Brookings, April 18-20, thirteen<br />
candidates interviewed for an opportunity to serve in a leadership role as a SD FFA State<br />
Officer the coming year. Individuals elected to State FFA Office will travel across the state<br />
throughout the year presenting speeches, workshops, camps, conferences, and conducting<br />
business for the SD FFA. Those selected to serve the SD FFA for 2010-2011 are: Maria<br />
Rausch, State President, Hoven; Brittany Gassman, State Vice President, Canova; Kiley<br />
Kaufman, State Secretary, Oldham; Spencer Chase, State Treasurer, Wolsey; Danielle<br />
Busselman, State Reporter, Lake Benton, MN & Hannah Johnson, State Sentinel, Hetland. Four<br />
individuals also interviewed for State FFA Ambassadors. Ben Johnson, Flandreau and Blake<br />
Eisenbeisz, Bowdle will serve the SD FFA Association in this role for 2010-2011.<br />
May 2010<br />
SOUTH<br />
DAKOTA<br />
Vol. 76 • No. 3<br />
FFA Stars Honored for Outstanding Projects<br />
The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA, was presented to 224 agricultural education students at the 2010 <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Convention<br />
held in Brookings, April 18-20. After a review of the student's supervised<br />
agricultural experience program and records, plus an oral interview, the sixteen<br />
most outstanding were selected to be finalist and the State Star Farmers, Stars in<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ribusiness, Stars in Placement, and Stars in <strong>Ag</strong>riscience for the past year.<br />
They are:<br />
A. State Star Farmer (sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America): Kiley<br />
Kaufman, De Smet Photo Caption (L to R) Parents Ron and Kathy Kaufman,<br />
Kiley Kaufman Farm Credit Services of America Sponsor Representative. Ryan<br />
Lieschner; Advisor Dave Vanderwal.<br />
Finalists: Andy Dale, Webster; Casey Janisch, Clark; Kathryn Haak, Howard.<br />
B. State Star in <strong>Ag</strong>ribusiness (sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America):<br />
Tricia Neels, Garretson. Photo Caption (L to R): Advisor <strong>Ed</strong> Mueller; Tricia<br />
Neels ; Parents Monica and Ron Neels.<br />
Finalists: Haley Logan, Gettysburg; Taylor Bach, Florence; Cody Wegleitner,<br />
Howard.<br />
C. State Star in Placement (sponsored by the Dan Streff Family): Riley Schwader,<br />
Howard. Photo Caption (L to R): Sponsors Dan, Ashley, and Karen Streff; Riley<br />
Schwader; Parents Julie and Max Schwader.<br />
Finalists: Kelsey Luckhurst, Clark; Taylor Huppler, Florence; Maria Rausch,<br />
Hoven.<br />
A. B.<br />
C. D.<br />
D. State Star in <strong>Ag</strong>riscience (sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation): Elle Tornberg, Harrisburg. Photo Caption for (L to R ):<br />
Advisor Todd Marks; Parents Kit and Steve Tornberg; Elle Tornberg.<br />
Finalist: Brandy Heathcote, Florence<br />
Each State Star receives a $300 cash award from the National FFA Foundation and a plaque. The finalists each receive $75 and a<br />
plaque. Each area is sponsored as a special project of the SD FFA Foundation.<br />
A Star Greenhand was also recognized for outstanding accomplishments as first year members with a plaque and $100 for the<br />
winner and $25 for each finalist. The award is sponsored by Central Farmers Cooperative as a special project of the SD FFA<br />
Foundation.<br />
E. Star Greenhand: Greg Haak, Howard. Star Greenhand Photo Caption (L to R ) Sponsor Central Farmers Cooperative Rep. Don Jacobson and Greg Haak<br />
Finalists: Taylor Leonhardt, Groton; Andy Rausch, Hoven; Evan Schwader, Howard;<br />
2010-2011 State Officers and<br />
Ambassadors Announced<br />
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FEBRUARY 2010<br />
VOL. 76 • ISSUE 3<br />
Published three times per year by<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Association<br />
2009-2010 STATE OFFICERS<br />
PRESIDENT: Maria Rausch<br />
marie.rausch@jacks.sdstate.edu<br />
VICE-PRESIDENT:<br />
Brittany Gassman<br />
Brittany.gassman@jacks.sdstate.edu<br />
SECRETARY: Kiley Kaufman<br />
Kiley.kaufman@jacks.sdstate.edu<br />
TREASURER: Spencer Chase<br />
spencer.chase@jacks.sdstate.edu<br />
REPORTER: Danielle Busselman<br />
danielle.busselman@jacks.sdstate.edu<br />
SENTINEL: Hannah Johnson<br />
hannah.johnson@jacks.sdstate.edu<br />
AMBASSADOR: Blake Eisenbeisz<br />
bj_e35@hotmail.com<br />
AMBASSADOR: Ben Johnson<br />
xpp7637@k12.sd.us<br />
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:<br />
Marie Jaacks<br />
107 Wenona Hall, SDSU Box 507,<br />
Brookings SD 57007<br />
605-688-4380<br />
marie.jaacks@sdstate.edu<br />
OFFICE SECRETARY:<br />
Teresa Telkamp<br />
103 Wenona Hall, SDSU Box 507,<br />
Brookings, SD 57007<br />
605-688-5757<br />
teresa.telkamp@sdstate.edu<br />
STATE ADVISOR:<br />
Tiffany Sanderson<br />
Office of Career & Tech. <strong>Ed</strong>., 700<br />
Governor's Drive<br />
Pierre, SD 57501<br />
605-773-4747<br />
tiffany.sanderson@state.sd.us<br />
SD FFA FOUNDATION:<br />
Gretchen Sharp<br />
39393 133rd St., Bath, SD<br />
57427<br />
bgsharp@nvc.net<br />
SD FFA ALUMNI: Lesa Jarding<br />
326 9th Ave. N,<br />
Brandon, SD 57005<br />
lesa.jarding@hotmail.com<br />
Marie Jaacks<br />
Executive Secretary/Director<br />
SD FFA/PAS<br />
SDSU Wenona Hall 107 Box 507<br />
Brookings, SD 57007<br />
Phone: 605-688-4380<br />
Fax: 605-688-6074<br />
Website: aged.sdstate.edu<br />
Honorary Degrees Awarded at SD FFA State Convention<br />
Honorary Degrees were awarded at the SD FFA State Convention April 18-20, 2010.<br />
The following friends of SD FFA were recognized for their contribution to the State organization.<br />
Parents of 2009-2010 State Officers:<br />
Greg and Robin Thompson, Harrisburg, parents of Trent Thompson retiring State Sentinel<br />
Dale and Sandy Duxbury, Wessington, parents of Brady Duxbury retiring State President<br />
Brian and Judy Carlson, Badger & Phil Johnson of Sioux Falls, parents of Caitlin Johnson retiring State Vice President<br />
Rich & Sheri Abler, Hoven, parents of Chelsey Abler retiring<br />
State Reporter<br />
Keith & Tamera Englin, Bruce, parents of Jacob Englin<br />
retiring State Secretary<br />
Tim & Sandy Naasz, Platte, parents of Rebecca Naasz<br />
retiring State Treasurer<br />
Jessi VanderPoel,De Smet<br />
Josh Christiansen, Flandreau<br />
Paul Knecht, Pierre<br />
Ryan Eichler, Lake Preston<br />
Tom Riter, Sioux Falls<br />
Bob Weyrich, Pierre<br />
Jerry Wegleitner, Roslyn<br />
Brenda Kleinjan, Pierre<br />
Troy Hadrick, Vale<br />
John Pranger, Platte<br />
Ronald Nelson, Marion<br />
Connie Seih Groop, Aberdeen<br />
Greg Janisch, Clark<br />
Kevin Quail, Deubrook<br />
Jennifer Heumiller, Salem<br />
Tom Fergen, Mitchell<br />
Jerry Hawkinson, Gettysburg<br />
Ashely Streff & Sarah Dahlmeier were recognized with the Distinguished Service Award.<br />
Past State Officers Step Up and Stand Out<br />
It is an honor to serve the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA as a State Officer. Year after year you can find officers from past years, or “PSO’s” as they are<br />
affectionately called popping up around state convention. Whether they are now ag teachers bringing students to convention, helping on the<br />
convention stage crew, or just enjoying their first convention in 50 years out of curiosity, past state officers continue to influence the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
FFA. Thank you to the over 60 past state officers who attended this year’s convention:<br />
A. (L to R) 08-09 Shane Gross, Shad Christman, Josh Johnson, Wyatt DeJong, Maria Skoglund, and Brian Gottlob<br />
B. 07-08(Back L to R) Noelle<br />
Rist, Matt Debydahl, Lauren<br />
Fosheim, Brett Monson, (Front<br />
L to R) Erin Kennedy, Sara<br />
Berg<br />
C. 06-07(L-R)Dani Herring,<br />
Matt Tollefson, Kyli<br />
Deranleau<br />
D. 04-05 (L to R) Jason<br />
Frerichs, Crissa Fruechte, Alex<br />
Kahnke, Etta Balo, Nick<br />
Fosheim<br />
E. 02-03 (L to R) Kelly<br />
O’Donnel, Ryan Brunner, Mary Christiansen, Jamie<br />
Brown, Sarah Stratmeyer<br />
F. 99-00(L-R)Bobbie Jo Donovan, Roxanne Knock<br />
G. 97-98(L-R) Barry Jacobson, Jennifer Jacobson,<br />
& 01-02: Brad Bies<br />
H. 94-95(L-R) Lisa Minor, Dawn Nagel<br />
I. 89-90 (L to R) Dean VanderWal, Gerri Eide<br />
J. 74 -75 (L to R) Dave Daniel, Jerry Schmitz, Jerry<br />
Hofer – Leach, Chuck Sutton<br />
K. 69-70 Lester Moeller<br />
L. 65-66 Lee Rist<br />
M. 59-60 (L to R)<br />
Marvin Wastell,<br />
Jerry Hauck<br />
N. 53-54 Lowell<br />
Gisselbeck<br />
O. 49-50 Robert<br />
Bauman<br />
P. 48-49 Walt<br />
Ellefson<br />
Q. 39-40 Milton<br />
Sunde<br />
K.<br />
L.<br />
A.<br />
D.<br />
G. H.<br />
I.<br />
J.<br />
M. N.<br />
B.<br />
E.<br />
C.<br />
F.<br />
O. P. Q.
<strong>Ag</strong> Communications (Placement and Entrepreneurship)<br />
Sponsored nationally by BI and our state level sponsor is the<br />
Tri State Neighbor from Sioux Falls.<br />
Jody Hoiten, McCook Central<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ricultural <strong>Ed</strong>ucation (Placement) Sponsored nationally by<br />
The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation and Lincoln<br />
Electric. Our state level Sponsor is Dr. Lonell Moeller.<br />
Autumn Krueger, Harrisburg<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> Mechanics Design and Fabrication<br />
(Placement/Entrepreneurship) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Dodge Trucks and Carry-On Trailer. Our state level sponsor<br />
is Cammack Ranch Supply, Union Center.<br />
Darin Schroeder, McCook Central<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Mechanics Energy Systems<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Briggs & Stratton. Our state level sponsor is <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
FFA Foundation.<br />
Damonn Mischke, Florence<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (Entrepreneurship)<br />
Sponsored nationally by Briggs and Stratton Corporation<br />
Foundation, Inc. Our state level sponsor is the SD FFA<br />
Foundation<br />
Taylor Osterberg, McCook Central<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally by Hobart Welders and Tractor Supply<br />
Company. Our state level sponsor is the SD FFA Foundation.<br />
Nick Mueller, Garretson<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Processing (Entrepreneurship/Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally CHS Foundation, and Archer Daniels<br />
Midland Co. Our state level sponsor is the SD Soybean<br />
Processors, Volga.<br />
Tricia Neels, Garretson<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Sales - (Entrepreneurship) Sponsored nationally<br />
by Channel Bio and Crop Production Services. Our state<br />
level sponsor is Legend Seed, De Smet.<br />
Haley Logan, Gettysburg<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Sales – (Placement) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Vigortone <strong>Ag</strong> Products and Fastenal. Our state level<br />
sponsors are Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.<br />
Tanan Woods, Canton<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Services (Entrepreneurship/Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally by <strong>Ag</strong>riCredit Acceptance, LLC and the<br />
National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is the<br />
Midwest Cooperatives in Pierre, Northern Plains Cooperative<br />
in Gettysburg, and Eastern Farmers Cooperative in<br />
Garretson.<br />
Ethan VanderWal, Sioux Valley<br />
Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by<br />
the Nasco Division of Nasco International Inc. and Bayer<br />
Animal Health Our state level sponsors are Lake Preston<br />
Charolais Breeders: Jensen, Odden, Stewart, Wienk and<br />
Vedvei Charloais.<br />
Kathryn Haak, Howard<br />
Beef Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by Fort<br />
Dodge Animal Health, and Midwest PMS. Our state level<br />
sponsor is the SD Cattlemen's Association.<br />
Rebecca Naasz, Platte-Geddes<br />
Dairy Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by<br />
the DeLaval Inc. and New Holland. Our State level sponsor<br />
is Associated Milk Producers, Inc.<br />
Travis Boldt, Arlington<br />
Dairy Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by Kuhn<br />
North America and GEA Farm Technologies. Our State level<br />
sponsor is Associated Milk Producers Inc.<br />
Olivia Siglin, Webster<br />
Diversified <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Production<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored nationally by the<br />
CME Group and the National FFA Foundation. Our state<br />
level sponsor is Prairie <strong>Ag</strong> Partners.<br />
Dustin Palmquist, McCook Central<br />
Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored<br />
nationally by CHS. Our state level sponsor is Golden<br />
Harvest.<br />
Andy Dale, Webster<br />
2010 Proficiency Winners<br />
Diversified Crop Production - Placement Sponsored<br />
nationally by Crop Production Services and the National<br />
FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsor is Channel Bio.<br />
Riley James Schwader, Howard<br />
Diversified Horticulture – (Entrepreneurship-Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally by Nationwide Insurance Foundation.<br />
Our state level sponsor is the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation.<br />
Angela Hanson, McCook Central<br />
Diversified Livestock Production- Entrepreneurship<br />
Sponsored nationally by Tractor Supply Company and Wahl<br />
Clipper Corporation. Our state level sponsors are McFleeg<br />
Feeds and First National Bank of Yankton.<br />
Matthew Nelson, McCook Central<br />
Diversified Livestock Production - Placement Sponsored<br />
nationally by Behlen Mfg, Co. and the National FFA<br />
Foundation Our state level sponsor is Sioux Nation <strong>Ag</strong><br />
Center of SD and IA.<br />
Jay Huls, McCook Central<br />
Emerging <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Technology<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) sponsored nationally by <strong>Ag</strong><br />
Leaders Technologies and BASF. Our state level sponsor is<br />
Kimball Livestock Exchange.<br />
Taylor Bach, Florence<br />
Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Triscuit. Our state level sponsor is the SD Association of<br />
Conservation Districts.<br />
Chet Hermsen, Freeman<br />
Equine Science - Entrepreneurship. Sponsored nationally by<br />
Keystone Steel and Wire Company- Red Brand and Land<br />
O'Lakes Feeds/Purina Mills. Our state level sponsor is the<br />
Amani Arabians, Tim Anderson and Kim Niven, Milbank.<br />
Courtnee Spaans, McCook Central<br />
Equine Science - Placement Sponsored nationally by Tractor<br />
Supply Company, Nutrena-Cargill Animal Nutrition. Our<br />
State level sponsors are Scott Cammack, Dawn Nagel,<br />
Susan Stoterau, and the Webster FFA.<br />
Elle Tornberg, Harrisburg<br />
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) sponsored nationally by<br />
Bunge North America and Cargill . Our state level sponsor<br />
is the SD Soybean Research and Promotion Council.<br />
Landon Kuecker, Webster<br />
Floriculture (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored<br />
nationally by National FFA Foundation. Our state level<br />
sponsors are Norm and Mary Rae Petersen, Montrose.<br />
Kelsey Luckhurst, Clark<br />
Food Science and Technology-<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored nationally by CHS<br />
and Kraft Foods, Inc. Sponsored on the state level by Londa<br />
Vander Wal and the Milbank Community Foundation.<br />
Cole Bolin, Milbank<br />
Forage Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored<br />
nationally by the Class of America. Our state level sponsor<br />
is Keucker Seed Farm, Inc., Webster.<br />
Mark Huls, McCook Central<br />
Forest Management and Production<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Dodge Trucks and John Deere. Our state level sponsor is<br />
the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation.<br />
Danny Zenk, Webster<br />
Grain Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally by<br />
Pioneer Hi-Bred. Our state level sponsor is the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Corn Utilization Council.<br />
Ethan Javers, Harrisburg<br />
Grain Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by<br />
Pioneer Hi-Bred. Our state level sponsor is the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Wheat Commission.<br />
Erik Anderson, McCook Central<br />
Home and/or Community Development<br />
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored nationally by<br />
Carhartt. Our state level sponsor is Monsanto.<br />
Jessie Faris, Harrisburg<br />
Landscape Management (Entrepreneurship/Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally by John Deere and Tractor Supply<br />
Company. Our state level sponsor is Snaza Landscape.<br />
Cody Wegleitner, Howard<br />
Nursery Operations (Entrepreneurship/Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally by Landmark Nurseries, Inc and Dodge<br />
Trucks. Our state level sponsor is the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA<br />
Foundation.<br />
Chad TeSlaa, Harrisburg<br />
Outdoor Recreation (Entrepreneurship/Placement)<br />
Sponsored nationally by the National FFA Foundation. Our<br />
state level sponsors are Schoenbeck Law, Watertown; Jack’s<br />
Campers, Mitchell and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation.<br />
Jesse Knox, McCook Central<br />
Poultry Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement Sponsored<br />
nationally byTractor Supply Company and the National FFA<br />
Foundation. Our state level sponsor is the SD FFA<br />
Foundation.<br />
Amy VanDerWerff, Garretson<br />
.<br />
Sheep Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Sponsored<br />
nationally by Bimeda Inc, and the National FFA Foundation.<br />
Our state level sponsors are the Newell Ram Sale and Iowa<br />
Lamb, Hawarden, IA.<br />
Kiley Kaufman, De Smet<br />
Small Animal Production and Care –<br />
Entrepreneurship/Placement sponsored nationally by Merial.<br />
Our state level sponsor is Mike McIntyre, D.V.M., Winfred<br />
Anna D. Souvignier, Harrisburg<br />
Specialty Animal Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement<br />
Sponsored nationally by Land O’Lakes Feed/Purina Mills<br />
and the National FFA Foundation. Our state level sponsors<br />
Roger DeRouchey and the SD FFA Foundation.<br />
Travis Boldt, Arlington<br />
Swine Production - Entrepreneurship Sponsored nationally<br />
by LA-CO Markal and the National FFA Foundation. Our<br />
state level sponsor is the SD Pork Producers Council.<br />
Dexter D. Wobig, McCook Central<br />
Swine Production - Placement Sponsored nationally by<br />
Sunglo Feeds/Akey, and the National FFA Foundation. Our<br />
state level awards are sponsored in memory of Harold C.<br />
Spath and by the Clark County Contract Growers.<br />
Bryce Rabenhorst, McCook Central<br />
Turf Grass Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement<br />
sponsored nationally by John Deere. Our state level<br />
sponsor is the Croplan Genetics.<br />
Beau Bartscher, McCook Central<br />
Vegetable Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement<br />
sponsored nationally by Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, Inc.<br />
Our state level sponsor is in memory of Bill and Stella<br />
Hanson by Clark and Lyla Hanson and the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
FFA Foundation.<br />
Amanda Nelson, Clark<br />
Veterinary Science- Entrepreneurship/Placement. Sponsored<br />
nationally by the American Veterinary Medical ASsociation.<br />
Our state level sponsor is Mike McIntyre, D.V.M. of Winfred .<br />
Brandy Heathcote, Florence<br />
Wildlife Production and Management. –<br />
Entrepreneurship/Placement Sponsored nationally by Land<br />
O’Lakes Feed/Purina Mills, and Yamaha. Our state level<br />
sponsors are Craig and Maure Weinkauf, in memory of<br />
Arthur J. Weinkauf.<br />
Marshall Spaans, McCook Central<br />
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State FFA Convention Career Devel<br />
State FFA Convention Career Develo<br />
Nearly 2000 members and guests attended the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Convention held on the SDSU Campus in<br />
Brookings on April 18-20, 2010. Career Development<br />
Events results include: (Pictures are all Left to Right in the<br />
order listed)<br />
A. <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Business Management: Sponsored by<br />
Wells Fargo; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Wessington Springs: <strong>Team</strong><br />
Members include Advised by Mr. Craig Shryock, Drew<br />
Kraft, Mitch Kraft, Tyler Peterson, Blake Willman; 2nd<br />
–Willow Lake; 3rd - Webster, 4th – Bon Homme, 5th –<br />
Hoven<br />
High Individual: Drew Kraft, Wessington Springs –<br />
Highest individual score in SD CDE history!<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation<br />
B. <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Mechanics: Awards and Travel scholarship<br />
sponsored by CHS Foundation; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –<br />
Wessington Springs: <strong>Team</strong> Members: Collin Baumgart,<br />
Blake Miller, Randy Schaller, Jesse Baker; 2nd – Willow<br />
Lake; 3rd – Webster, 4th – Bon Homme, 5th- Hoven<br />
High Individual: Damon Spieker, Willow Lake<br />
C. <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Sales: Sponsored by the SD Department<br />
of <strong>Ag</strong>riculture. 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Newell: Bob Weyrich<br />
presented the award; Brayden Smith, Tyler Swan, Ethan<br />
Pauley, Blane Hotchkiss; 2nd – Garretson, 3rd – Mitchell,<br />
4th – Harding County, 5th – West Central<br />
High Individual: Haley Moline, Winner<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation<br />
D. <strong>Ag</strong>ronomy: Sponsored by SD Seed Trade Association.<br />
1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Garretson: <strong>Team</strong> members include<br />
Advisor Mr. <strong>Ed</strong> Mueller, Cheyenne <strong>Ed</strong>mu, Kananiah<br />
Swens, Lindsey Etrheim; 2nd - Harrisburg, 3rd- Miller<br />
4th- Newell, 5th- Dell Rapids<br />
High Individual: Cheyenne <strong>Ed</strong>mundson, Garretson<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by Walt and De Johnson.<br />
E. Dairy Cattle Evaluation: Sponsored by the SD Division<br />
of the Midwest Dairy Association . 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –<br />
Centerville: <strong>Team</strong> members include advisor Mrs. Bridget<br />
Twedt, Taylor Sikkink, Tucker Tornberg, Tim Norling; 2nd<br />
– Milbank, 3rd – Newell, 4th –McCook Central, 5th –<br />
Sioux Valley<br />
High Individual: Olivia Siglin, Webster<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by Sharp's Inc, Bath<br />
F. Dairy Foods: Sponsored by Land O’ Lakes, Dairy<br />
Products Division, . 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Milbank: <strong>Team</strong><br />
members include Coach Kirk Baldwin, Michaela<br />
VanderWal, Kylie Hagen, Emma Christensen, Jeremy<br />
DeVabl, Advised by Mr. Jerry Janisch; 2nd – Willow Lake,<br />
3rd – Garretson, 4th – Kimball, 5th – McCook Central<br />
High Individual: Michaela Vanderwal, Milbank<br />
Travel Scholarship Sponsored by the Family of Justin<br />
Maass<br />
G. Floriculture: Sponsored by Shon & Gerri Eide and the<br />
Gettysburg FFA, award presented by Gerri Eide, 1st Place<br />
<strong>Team</strong> – Gettysburg: <strong>Team</strong> members include: Coach Pam<br />
Eikamp, Alexis Schoup, Samantha Wager, Brooke Kirby,<br />
Anna Cronin, advisor Mr. Bill Lehman; 2nd – Milbank,<br />
3rd – Harrisburg, 4th – McCook Central, 5th – Clark<br />
High Individual: Brianna Murphy, Winner<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation<br />
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H. Food Science: Sponsored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. and Londa Vander Wal; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – McCook Central: <strong>Team</strong> Members include Darin Schroeder,<br />
Shelsea Hiemstra Brittany Gassman Karen Knudsen; 2nd – Mitchell; 3rd – Milbank, 4th – Harrisburg, 5th- Lennox-Sundstrom<br />
High Individual: Karen Knudsen, McCook Central<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation
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Travel Scholarship sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation<br />
I. Horse Evaluation: Awards and Travel Scholarship<br />
Sponsored by K Bar J Leather Co.. 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – West<br />
Central: <strong>Team</strong> members include Advisor Mrs. Linda<br />
Peterson, Ashley Fritz, Melissa VanDerWerff, Stephanie<br />
Howey, Not pictured Spencer Kurtz; 2nd –Redfield, 3rd<br />
tie –Elkton and Philip, 5th tie- Newell and Groton.<br />
High Individual: Cheyenne Bebo, Redfield<br />
J. Livestock Judging: Sponsored by the SD Pork<br />
Producers Council, presented by travel scholarship<br />
sponsor <strong>Dakota</strong>land Feeds, represented by Roxanne<br />
Knock. 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Sioux Valley: <strong>Team</strong> members<br />
include Baillie VanderWal, Tyson DeGroot, Dayton<br />
VanderWal, Justin Degroot, advisor Mr. Don Sutera; 2nd<br />
–Chester, 3rd –De Smet, 4th – Beresford, 5th- Baltic.<br />
High Individual: Ethan Johnson, Baltic<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by <strong>Dakota</strong>land Feeds<br />
K. Meats Evaluation and Technology: Sponsored by John<br />
Morrell & Company, award presented by travel<br />
scholarship sponsor SDSU Meats Club represented by<br />
Jace Hollenbeck. 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – Miller: <strong>Team</strong><br />
Members include Laura Knippling, Colton Ketelhut, Paige<br />
Oligmueller, Angela Koeck; 2nd – Hitchcock-Tulare, 3rd<br />
– Lennox-Sundstrom, 4th –Gettysburg, 5th- Harrisburg<br />
High Individual: Colton Ketelhut, Miller<br />
Travel Scholarship sponsored by SDSU Meats Club<br />
L. Natural Resources: Awards and Travel Scholarship sponsored by the SD<br />
Grassland Coalition, award presented by SD Grassland Coalition. 1st Place <strong>Team</strong><br />
McCook Central: <strong>Team</strong> members include 1st Place Natural Resources McCook -<br />
Advisor Mr. Terry Reickman, Thomas Petree, Cody Hanson, Derek and Jordan<br />
Heumiller; 2nd –Lennox-Sundstrom, 3rd – Philip, 4th – Newell, 5th- Webster<br />
M. Nursery/Landscape: Sponsored by the Snaza Landscape, awards and chainsaw<br />
to the high individual presented by national sponsor Stihl represented by Mike<br />
Baumgartner; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> – McCook Central: <strong>Team</strong> members include Gavin<br />
Gassman, Shane Gottlob, Jacob Heumiller, Zach Biess, Advisor Mr. Terry<br />
Reickman; 2nd – Lennox-Sundstrom, 3rd –Harrisburg, 4th – Mitchell, 5th –<br />
Milbank<br />
N. Range Plant Identification: Held and sponsored by SDSU Range Club; 1st Place <strong>Team</strong> –Kadoka: <strong>Team</strong> members include Advisor Mr. Brandy Knutson, Alex Smiley,<br />
Nicole Vander May, Colter Stout, Orin Vander May; 2nd – Newell <strong>Team</strong> 2 ; 3rd – Newell <strong>Team</strong> 1, 4th- Philip, 5th- Wessington Springs<br />
FFA Scrapbook: 1st Place – Faulkton<br />
Public Relations: 1st Place - Webster<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>riscience Student Recognition Program<br />
The state winner, receiving a $500 scholarship from the National FFA Foundation is:<br />
Taylor Bach, Florence<br />
O. <strong>Ag</strong>riscience Fair Jr. and Sr. Division -<br />
Category Name Chapter Place<br />
Sr. Bio/Mic/Food Sci Hollie Pommier Florence 1st<br />
Sr. Engineering Nick Mueller Garretson 1st<br />
Sr. Environmental Sci Taylor Bach Florence 1st<br />
Sr. Botany Justin Padilla Bowdle 1st<br />
Sr. Zoology Nathan Wilen Belle Fourche 1st<br />
Jr. Botany Shane Meuller Garretson 1st<br />
Jr. Bio/Mic/Food Sci Beau Wensing Florence 1st<br />
Jr. Engineering Tory Sumner Florence 1st<br />
Jr. Environmental Sci Lisa Renner West Central 1st<br />
Jr. Zoology Cody Larson Garretson 1st<br />
Pictured L to R: Nathan Wilen, Justin Padilla, Nick Nueller,<br />
Hollie Pommier, Taylor Bach<br />
P. <strong>Ag</strong>ri Entrepreneurship<br />
Bailey Hurlbert, Clark<br />
First SD Member to win National FFA<br />
Land Judging Contest<br />
The first week in May, John<br />
Schultz of Hitchcock-Tulare<br />
FFA placed 1st in the nation<br />
out of 370 individuals with a<br />
perfect score of 300 out of<br />
300 and the team placed 6th<br />
out of 97 teams. This is the<br />
first National Champion in<br />
Soils Judging from SD.<br />
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Chapter<br />
Chatter<br />
Bowdle FFA - The Bowdle FFA Chapter had a busy spring. We held our<br />
2nd annual <strong>Ag</strong> Fair with over 20 agriculturally related booths, over 30<br />
agri-science fair projects and over 250 attendees from the area. Our Booster Club helped us host<br />
our annual Spring CDE with 10 schools attending. We were proud to have Blake Eisenbeisz<br />
elected as a State FFA Ambassador and there are several members attending Leadership Retreat<br />
this summer. In addition, students will also be attending Rangeland / Soils Days in Lemmon<br />
and will be completing SAE visits from our advisor.<br />
Faulkton FFA - For our Faulkton FFA chapter we had a very successful season. We wrapped up<br />
a very productive state convention. Our animal science class and our chapter hosted an animal<br />
nursery. It was very successful with around 150 adults and children coming to pet the animals.<br />
The children and adults both learned a lot from our fact sheets that we made. Yesterday we had<br />
our banquet and elected our new officers! It was an exciting and fun night with new officers to<br />
take us into the new year. Now we are planning our summer activities and are very excited for<br />
leadership retreat.<br />
Garretson FFA - The Garretson FFA is taking on several community service projects this year.<br />
Our largest project is renovating the basement of the city museum, so it can be used for new<br />
exhibits. We are also planting four trees in Splitrock Park in Garretson. This summer our chapter<br />
is planting two acres of sweet corn. After harvesting we will sell the produce at a roadside stand<br />
located near Garretson. We have a lot to look forward to this summer and are very excited.<br />
McCook Central FFA - The McCook Central chapter has been busy preparing for end of the<br />
year FFA activities. After returning from a successful State FFA Convention, our chapter began<br />
with the preparations for our upcoming chapter banquet. We are also working with the local<br />
FCA and Student Council to prepare and serve a benefit breakfast for the backpack program in<br />
McCook County. We also have the honor of sending a team of six individuals to the National<br />
Land judging competition this upcoming week. After the conclusion of the school year, we will<br />
begin planning for the Annual McCook/Miner Counties Relay for Life event and State<br />
Leadership Retreat.<br />
Menno FFA - The Menno FFA has spent the spring preparing for spring CDE’s and most<br />
recently our banquet which was held on May 3, 2010. We awarded 6 Greenhand Degrees and 9<br />
Chapter Degrees. Courtney Schaeffer was named the Star Greenhand for 2010 and Jay <strong>Ed</strong>elman<br />
was named the Star Chapter Farmer. We also awarded Mr. and Miss FFA awards to Robert<br />
Schoenfish and Ellie Wintersteen. Brady Duxbury was our guest speaker and encouraged<br />
students to step outside the box and occasionally ask “why not?” Brittney Gassman also joined<br />
us and encouraged students to attend one of the 3 Leadership Retreats offered by the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Association. We would like thank both Brady and Brittney for joining us for the<br />
evening and for their words of encouragement and inspiration. At the end of the evening 7 new<br />
individuals in the Menno FFA were elected to serve as our officers for the 2010-11 year, they<br />
are Ellie Wintersteen-President, Emily Schnabel-Vice President, MaryJo Mettler-Secretary,<br />
David Schelske-Treasurer, Courtney Schaeffer-Reporter, Jay <strong>Ed</strong>elman-Sentinel and Robert<br />
Schoenfish-Student Advisor.<br />
Rapid City FFA - The Rapid City FFA Chapter is now gearing up for our chapter banquet. Our<br />
banquet is a time where we can reflect on the past year and all that we accomplished, all the<br />
friends and memories that were made, and the excitement that the next year is soon to come.<br />
Our friends and families join us in our celebration and we strive to end the school year with a<br />
bang! Though the banquet symbolizes an ending it is also a new beginning as we enter the<br />
summer and polish up those leadership skills at the Camp Bob Marshall leadership retreat!<br />
Many of our members are counting down the days until then.<br />
At the Fair!<br />
Kiley Kaufman, State Secretary and Spencer Chase, State Treasurer<br />
It’s summer, and we all can’t wait to relax for a little while. But what if I told<br />
you that you could earn money for something that you already have done?<br />
That’s right, it’s time to prepare for the <strong>Ag</strong> Learning Center at the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> State Fair! Entries can vary from flower arrangements to shop<br />
projects to chapter exhibits. Anything that you can make with your own two<br />
hands can be entered. Exhibits will be judged and given up to 100 points<br />
with premiums paid to the top six entries in each class! There are a few rules:<br />
you can’t enter the same exhibit more than one year, any projects need to be<br />
built by an FFA member either in an ag education class or as part of an SAE,<br />
and anything displayed needs to stay on display for the duration of the fair.<br />
In addition to the <strong>Ag</strong> Learning Center, at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> State Fair, the<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA also hosts livestock shows for FFA members, like<br />
yourself, to showcase your showmanship skills, fitting skills, and, of course,<br />
your livestock. Entries are due August 14 to Dave Vanderwal. To find out<br />
more about displaying the results of your hard work at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />
State Fair, visit the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA association web site at<br />
aged.sdstate.edu. We hope to see many of you and your projects at the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> State Fair!<br />
Please thank our Gold and Silver SD<br />
FFA Foundation Sponsors!<br />
Gold ($250 - $499)<br />
Albrecht Brothers Angus<br />
Amani Arabians, Tim Anderson and<br />
Kim Niven<br />
American Bank and Trust<br />
American Lung Association of <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong><br />
Cammack Ranch Supply, Inc.<br />
Central Farmers Cooperative<br />
Channel Bio, LLC<br />
Craig and Maure Weinkauf, In<br />
Memory of Arthur J. Weinkauf<br />
Gretchen and Brian Sharp<br />
Gro Master, Inc.<br />
Gylling Data Management, Inc.<br />
In Memory of Bill and Stella Hanson,<br />
by Clark and Lyla Hanson<br />
Intermountain Stihl<br />
Kimball Livestock Exchange<br />
Knutson Suffolks<br />
Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc.<br />
LeRoy and Cathie Draine<br />
Londa Vander Wal<br />
Ludens Implement<br />
Lyle and Joan Stoterau<br />
Mike McIntyre, D.V.M.<br />
MinnTex<br />
Monsanto<br />
POET Biorefining - Mitchell<br />
SD Assn. of Conservation Districts<br />
SD Broadcasters Association<br />
SD Crop Improvement Association<br />
SD Dept. of <strong>Ag</strong>riculture<br />
SD Farm Bureau Young Farmers &<br />
Ranchers<br />
SD Grasslands Coalition<br />
SD Soybean Processors, LLC<br />
Shannon Nordstrom / Nordstrom’s<br />
Automotive<br />
The Dan Streff Family<br />
Tri-State Neighbor<br />
Wayne and Vicki Soren<br />
Silver ($100 - $249)<br />
3C Christensen Ranch<br />
Adee Honey Farms<br />
Associated Milk Producers Inc. of<br />
Dawson, MN and Freeman, SD<br />
Bones Elevator Co.<br />
Brad Bies<br />
Brandon Valley FFA<br />
Brian Gottlob<br />
C & B Operations<br />
Chad Voss<br />
Clair Welbon<br />
Clark FFA<br />
Clay and Angie <strong>Ed</strong>wards<br />
Clint Sombke<br />
Craig and Bonnie Dybedahl<br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Risk Management<br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> Transfers, LLC<br />
Dane and Donna Lambert<br />
Don and Carol Kaberna<br />
E-3 <strong>Ag</strong> Sales, Inc.<br />
Eagle Butte FFA<br />
Eastern Farmers Cooperative<br />
Enger Farms<br />
Eric and Roxanne Knock<br />
Eugene and Stella Nagel<br />
First <strong>Dakota</strong> National Bank of Yankton<br />
Frontier Mills Inc.<br />
Garretson FFA<br />
Gary Bachman<br />
Gary L. Hansen<br />
Gerri and Shon Eide<br />
Gettysburg FFA<br />
Greg Salmen<br />
Hansen Family Foundation<br />
Hansmeier & Son, Inc.<br />
Harlan Palo<br />
Harrisburg FFA<br />
Hitchcock-Tulare FFA<br />
Hoven FFA<br />
Hurley & Associates<br />
James Valley Telecommunications<br />
Jason Frerichs<br />
Jason Gant<br />
Jerry Jansich<br />
Jessie VanderPoel<br />
Jim Woster<br />
John Morrell & Co.<br />
K & N Electric, Scott and Kaye<br />
Kennedy<br />
Kevin and Ann Vostad<br />
Lacey’s Farmacy<br />
Lake Area Multi District<br />
Land O’ Lakes, Dairy Production Div.<br />
Larry and Sandra Nelson<br />
Lemmon FFA<br />
Leon and Genevieve Minor<br />
Leroy Fredrichsen<br />
Lloyal Saugstad<br />
Loren Helmer<br />
Lorenz Manufacturing Co.<br />
Madison Central FFA<br />
Mark and Susan Geib<br />
Mark Christensen<br />
Mark Ketelhut<br />
Marlin Gronlund<br />
Marlin Jenner<br />
Mary Christensen<br />
McFleeg Inc.<br />
Menno FFA<br />
Michael Leheska<br />
Mike Ringgenberg<br />
Milbank Community Foundation<br />
Monte and Ruth Mason<br />
Newell FFA<br />
Newell Ram Sale<br />
North Central Farmers Elevator<br />
Northern Plains Cooperative<br />
Orval Graber<br />
Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin<br />
R & R Pheasant Hunting<br />
Randy and Linnette Albers<br />
Richard and Shari Abler<br />
Richare Stoebner<br />
Roger DeRouchey<br />
Roger Olson<br />
Roy and Sara Gjerde<br />
Rusty Wire Ranch<br />
Ryan Cammack<br />
Sanborn Central FFA<br />
Sandy Osterday/Scentsy<br />
Scott Supply Co.<br />
SD Division of the Midwest Dairy<br />
Association<br />
SDAAE<br />
SD-NRCS<br />
Shawn Schlueter<br />
Sheri Kahnke<br />
Sisseton FFA<br />
Terry Jaspers<br />
The Family of Justin Maass<br />
Tom Remmele<br />
Tracy Kaltvedt<br />
Vern’s Mfg., Inc.<br />
Walt and De Johnson<br />
Walter Ellefson<br />
Wayne Weishaar<br />
Webster FFA<br />
Wessington Springs FFA
Foundation Feature<br />
Congratulations to all FFA members and Chapters for a<br />
very successful SD State FFA Convention! Thank you to<br />
all of the individual and business sponsors that made the<br />
event possible! You "Lead Out Loud" to help SD FFA<br />
members learn, lead and succeed through agricultural<br />
education.<br />
We are also pleased to offer the Blue Jackets Bright<br />
Futures FFA Jacket Program again this year for SD FFA<br />
members to have the opportunity to earn their own FFA<br />
jacket. If you remember the power of the blue jacket,<br />
please consider supporting this FFA tradition for the next<br />
generation by sponsoring an FFA jacket for $55. Just fill<br />
out the form at the bottom of this page, mark "FFA Jacket<br />
Program," and send it in with your contribution.<br />
Sign up to receive the monthly SD FFA Foundation<br />
Email newsletter at www.sdffafoundation.org.<br />
Newsletters feature timely information about SD FFA<br />
Foundation news and events.<br />
Let's Play Ball! Join us for FFA Day at the Dome with<br />
the Minnesota Twins on July 18. A portion of ticket sales<br />
for this event comes back to the SD FFA Foundation.<br />
Leadership Retreat<br />
Brittany Gassman, State Vice President<br />
The time is here once again. Tests have been taken and<br />
the school year has come to a close; now it’s time to<br />
decide which activities to partake in during the summer.<br />
While compiling your busy summer schedule, remember<br />
to add FFA Leadership Retreat to the list.<br />
At the retreat, you will be given the opportunity to<br />
further develop your leadership skills, set goals, and<br />
create your very own personal mission statement. You<br />
will also be given the opportunity to create lasting<br />
friendships with member from all over the great state of<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong>. The excitement builds as campers will<br />
break off into small groups to discover more in depth<br />
about their personal strengths and the power of teamwork.<br />
So, join the 2010-2011 State Officers at Leadership<br />
Retreat this summer. There will be three leadership<br />
retreats held in July. The first is at Camp Bob Marshall by<br />
Custer, SD on July 6th – 9th. For the second camp, we<br />
travel up to the north eastern part of the state to NeSoDak<br />
near Waubay, July 14th -16th. The retreat tour makes its<br />
final stop at Swan Lake by Viborg on July 20th – 22nd.<br />
Take a week in July to come to Leadership Retreat and<br />
develop your leadership skills while having fun and<br />
making new friends along the way.<br />
College Scholarships presented to <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Dakota</strong> FFA members<br />
College scholarships were awarded to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Members at the<br />
State FFA Convention in Brookings in April. The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA hands<br />
out over $16,000 in scholarships each year including the following:<br />
The Mary Hanson Memorial Scholarship is for FFA members who are<br />
residents in Minnehaha or Lincoln counties, which was where Mrs. Hanson<br />
resided. Upon her passing away in 1984, Mrs. Hanson’s will provided funds<br />
to be used towards improving the future leaders in agriculture. This year’s<br />
$750 scholarship recipients are: Tricia Neels, Garretson; Amy Vander Werff,<br />
Garretson; Taylor Hurd, Canton; Taryn Adams, Harrisburg.<br />
The SD FFA Association offers the Blue and Gold Scholarships.<br />
Any graduating senior who is planning to enroll in an agricultural related<br />
field in one of the SD institutions can receive this $500 scholarship. This<br />
year’s recipients are Bradley Cihak, Bon Homme; Brittany Gassman,<br />
McCook Central; Danielle Piroutek, Philip; Jessica Ronning, Alcester-<br />
Hudson; Katie Spicer, Groton.<br />
Wade Lang served as the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> State FFA Treasurer from<br />
1991-92. Wade died in a car accident about a year after serving the state<br />
association. His dedication and enthusiasm inspired those that knew him. In<br />
his memory, the 1991-92 State Officer team funds one $500 scholarship each<br />
year for a SD FFA member interested in Animal Science. This year’s<br />
recipient is Hannah Johnson, Arlington.<br />
The Bob Titus Memorial, which is sponsored by Sioux Falls Ford,<br />
was established in memory of Bob Titus, father of past state officer, Jenny<br />
Titus-Jacobson, from the 1997-1998 State Officer team. The recipient of this<br />
year’s $500 scholarship is Michael Hammill, Miller.<br />
The Carhartt FFA Scholarship is made possible by Carhartt, Inc. as<br />
a special project of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> FFA Foundation. Carhartt, a privately<br />
owned American company based in Michigan, is a Corporate Sponsor of the<br />
National FFA and in turn has become involved on the state level. This<br />
scholarship recognizes and rewards students for their outstanding<br />
involvement in the SD FFA. This year’s recipient is Bailey Hurlbert, Clark.<br />
The Wosje <strong>Ag</strong> Business Scholarship is sponsored by Chad and<br />
Rhonda Wosje. Chad and Rhonda are SDSU graduates and Sioux Valley FFA<br />
Alumni members. The recipients of this scholarship plan to study agricultural<br />
business: Daniel Snyder, Sturgis and Kiley Kaufman, De Smet.<br />
The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Ed</strong>ucation Scholarship is sponsored by the SD FFA. This<br />
Scholarship is awarded to an SDSU <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Ed</strong>ucation major student in the<br />
amount of $500 to Maria Rausch, Hoven.<br />
“I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith<br />
born not of words, but of deeds…”<br />
-The FFA Creed<br />
Help SD FFA members learn, lead and succeed by<br />
contributing to the SD FFA Foundation today!<br />
Please record my contribution of $______________<br />
FFA Jacket Program - please use my $55<br />
contribution to sponsor an FFA Jacket for a SD FFA<br />
member.<br />
Name_____________________________________<br />
Address___________________________________<br />
City______________________________________<br />
State_____________ ZipCode_________________<br />
Phone_____________________________________<br />
The SD FFA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your<br />
donation is eligible for a charitable deduction on your federal income tax<br />
return. Consult your tax advisor<br />
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FFA Chapters Receive Star National Chapter Awards<br />
The McCook FFA, Garretson FFA & Harrisburg FFA Chapters received<br />
Star National Chapter Awards at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> State FFA Convention<br />
in Brookings, April 18-20. The purpose of the Star National Chapter<br />
Awards is to encourage chapters to develop and use a strong Program of<br />
Activities. Successful chapters plan and carry out activities centered<br />
around three key areas: student development, chapter development, and<br />
community development. Those most successful are recognized with the<br />
Star National Chapter Award. This award is sponsored by SD FFA<br />
Foundation.<br />
In 1 st place, the McCook<br />
Central FFA Chapter. Photo<br />
A – L to R: Darin Schroeder,<br />
Kasie Lauck, and Matt<br />
Eichacker<br />
Student Development -<br />
McCook Central<br />
implemented three Student<br />
Development Activities.<br />
The first activity was titled<br />
“Project IMAGE (Involved<br />
Members as Great Examples),” and used experienced members and their<br />
SAE programs as examples to increase the participation of all FFA<br />
members for awards above the chapter level. The second was titled<br />
“Project Lead (Leadership, <strong>Ed</strong>ucation & Development,)” and improved the<br />
participation of the chapter members in the different leadership activities<br />
offered to them. The third activity was the Pass the Pig program that<br />
raised over $1200 for scholarships.<br />
Chapter Development-McCook Central implemented three Chapter<br />
Development Activities. The first,“Project HELP (Hands on Learning<br />
Program)” included providing hands on learning experience with a<br />
cooperative Supervised <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural Experience Program for our members<br />
with our 40 acre land laboratory. The second activity involved school<br />
improvement projects - particularly painting the agriculture shop. The<br />
third activity was “Building Leaders Program.” This project’s primary<br />
purpose was to implement a plan to develop quality leaders for their<br />
chapter and designing a Program of Activities that would challenge their<br />
officers and the members of their Chapter.<br />
Community Development-McCook Central’s three Community<br />
Development Activities included: adopting and providing for needy<br />
families during the holidays and orchestrating their annual Christmas<br />
Sharing Tree. Involving the youth of our schools with a PALS, SOFY. The<br />
final activity in this area involved students in raising money for cancer<br />
research and awareness. The McCook Central FFA chapter was awarded<br />
the Governor’s Citation for outstanding Community Development projects.<br />
In 2 nd place, the Garretson<br />
FFA Chapter. Photo B – L to<br />
R: Tricia Neels and Alysha<br />
Kientopf<br />
Student Development -<br />
Garretson applied three<br />
Student Development<br />
Activities. The first activity<br />
“Re-inventing SAE,”<br />
focused on computer skills<br />
and marketing methods in<br />
value-added agriculture. The chapter had 100% participation in SAE<br />
projects. The second was titled “Career Development,” all chapter<br />
members studied <strong>Ag</strong>ricultural careers using the internet, field trips and<br />
guest speakers. Thirty-three members competed in twenty-one different<br />
career development events during the year. The third activity was titled<br />
“Safety is Elementary.” A Healthy Lifestyles Committee was formed and<br />
presented a bicycle safety program, worked with the Teens <strong>Ag</strong>ainst<br />
Tobacco Use and prepared three news releases on accidents involving<br />
farmers that were published by the local newspaper and TV station.<br />
Chapter Development-Garretson implemented three Chapter<br />
Development Activities. The first was titled “National FFA Week”. The<br />
chapter hosted an FFA Week breakfast. Members participated in all<br />
organizational activities including invitations, setup, cooking, cleanup and<br />
public service announcements. The second activity was titled “Building<br />
Future Leaders.” Leadership training for officers was a portion of this<br />
activity along with revising the Program of Activities, adopting a 50:50<br />
share plan for attending leadership conferences and training first year<br />
members in parliamentary procedure skills. The third activity was titled<br />
“Sell What You Grow.” This project focused on marketing concepts.<br />
Members toured ag related businesses and listened to guest speakers,<br />
contacted <strong>Ag</strong>riculture promotion associations, trained in sales skills and<br />
sold cheese and meat products.<br />
Community Development-Garretson’s three Community Development<br />
Activities included: “Fishing for Growth,” where the chapter organized a<br />
fishing derby to be included in the city-wide celebration; “Honor Our<br />
Seniors,” in which a vegetable garden was planted and the produce was<br />
donated to elderly people in the community. Also as part of this activity,<br />
programs for the local nursing home were organized and senior citizens<br />
were interviewed about what agriculture was like when they were young.<br />
FFA members also delivered Meals on Wheels. “Drive It Up” found<br />
members organizing a blood drive, a food drive and a shoe drive.<br />
In 3 rd place, the<br />
Harrisburg FFA Chapter.<br />
Photo C – L to R: Elle<br />
Tornberg and Jessica Faris<br />
Student Development –<br />
The Harrisburg Chapter<br />
implemented three student<br />
development activities<br />
designed to help improve<br />
the members‘ leadership<br />
skills, expand their SAE<br />
programs and assist them in exploring the many different career skills<br />
available within the agricultural industry. Harrisburg’s activities were:<br />
Creating agricultural safety presentations for local grade school students;<br />
Hosting the District 3 Leadership CDEs which involved planning, scoring,<br />
time-keeping and selling concessions for the event. To increase the number<br />
of students with high quality SAE projects, 39 members submitted<br />
proficiency award applications for state consideration.<br />
Chapter Development –To increase recruitment and develop good<br />
relations with other CTE organizations, the Harrisburg chapter hosted a<br />
joint meeting in October with the local FCCLA chapter. 80 students<br />
attended this meeting where members worked together to make greeting<br />
cards which were sent to US troops stationed overseas. Chapter officers<br />
and award winners attended the National FFA Convention to attend<br />
sessions and leadership workshops, make new friends and gain a better<br />
understanding of the National FFA. Working with “The Banquet” in<br />
nearby Sioux Falls allowed members the chance to better understand the<br />
needs of low income families in our community and area.<br />
Community Development –The Harrisburg chapter promoted<br />
agricultural awareness by hosting the Old MacDonald’s Farm petting zoo<br />
at the Sioux Empire Fair. A chili feed was held prior to a home football<br />
game to provide a hot meal on a cool night and to help raise funds for<br />
traveling to the national FFA convention. To promote a better environment<br />
and to develop pride within the Harrisburg community, FFA & FCCLA<br />
members worked together on the first Saturday in May at Harrisburg<br />
Community days. Eleven members braved the rain to clean up 2 miles of<br />
road ditch east of town while another 15 members assisted the city council<br />
and street crew in collecting branches, old appliances and other unwanted<br />
items.