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FFA’s
NEWERA
2008-2009 2008-2009 State State Officers Officers Announced,
Will Spend Year Creating Creating Bright Bright Futures Futures
At the 2008 state FFA Convention, “Believe in Blue” held in Brookings, April 13-15, 15 candidates
interviewed for the six leadership roles in the SD FFA for the coming year. Individuals elected to
South Dakota State FFA office will travel across the state throughout the year presenting speeches,
workshops, camps, conferences, and conducting business for the SD FFA. Those selected to serve
the SD FFA for 2008-2009 are: (Left to Right): Sentinel, Maria Skoglund, Canova; President Brian
Gottlob, Salem; Treasurer, Shane Gross, Tulare; Vice President, Shad Christman, Lemmon; Reporter,
Josh Johnson, Harrisburg & Secretary, Wyatt DeJong, Kennebec.
Student Ambassadors are also selected during convention, by a committee of district officers. Anna
Schweer, Watertown and Thor Vostad, Sioux Valley were chosen for the 2008-09 year.
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FFA Stars Honored for Outstanding Projects
The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the South Dakota FFA, was presented to 279 agricultural education students at the 2008 South Dakota FFA Convention
held in Brookings, April 13-15. After a review of the student’s supervised
agricultural experience program and records, plus an oral interview, the sixteen
most outstanding were selected to be the State Star Farmers, Stars in
Agribusiness, Stars in Placement, and Stars in Agriscience for the past year.
They are:
A. State Star Farmer (sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America):
Thomas Lamb, Clark
Finalist: John Waring, Miller
Finalist: Britney Kaufman, DeSmet
Finalist: Wyatt DeJong, Winner
Photo Caption (L to R) Parents Chris and Penni Lamb; Thomas Lamb; Advisor
Greg Janisch; Farm Credit Services of America Sponsor Rep. Kevin Jaspers.
B. State Star in Agribusiness (sponsored by Farm Credit Services of
America): Mark Lewis, Wessington Springs
Finalist: Scott Hoiten, McCook Central
Finalist: Dan Long, Harrisburg
Finalist: Kyle Wernsmann, Miller
Photo Caption (L to R): Parents Ed and Judy Lewis; Mark Lewis; Farm Credit
Services of America Sponsor rep. Rachel Melhaf; Advisor Craig Shryock.
C. State Star in Placement (sponsored by the Dan Streff Family): Olivia
Swanson, Tri Valley
Finalist: Jake Waring, Miller
A. B.
Finalist: Amber Mundwiler, Milbank
Finalist: Brian Gottlob, McCook Central
Photo Caption (L to R): Sponsors Dan and Karen Streff; Parents Scott and Kris
Swanson; Olivia Swanson; Advisor Sarah VanDerVliet; Sponsor Ashley Streff.
C. D.
D. State Star in Agriscience (sponsored by Ryan Brunner): Kay Lee Huffman, Harrisburg
Finalist: Zak Kampmann, Elkton
Finalist: Karla Jorgenson, Florence
Finalist: Laurie Flisrand, Florence
Photo Caption for (L to R ): Parents Greg and Theresa Huffman; Kay Lee Huffman; Advisor Todd Marks.
Each State Star receives a $300 cash award and a certificate from the National FFA Foundation. The finalists each receive $75.
Each area is sponsored as listed above as a special project of the SD FFA Foundation.
Star Greenhands were also recognized for their accomplishments as first year members with a plaque and $100 for the winner ad
$25 for each finalist. The award is sponsored by Garst Seed as a special project of the SD FFA Foundation.
E. Star Greenhand: Casey Janisch, Clark
Finalist: Kiley Kaufman, DeSmet
Finalist: Danny Zenk, Webster
Finalist: Drew Kraft, Wessington Springs
Star Greenhand Photo Caption (L to R ) Advisor and father Greg Janisch; Casey Janisch; parents Kim and Mark Bellum.
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MAY 2008
VOL. 74 • ISSUE 2
Published three times per year by the
South Dakota FFA Association
2008-2009 STATE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Brian Gottlob
25523 437th Ave.
Salem, SD 57058
605.421.4829
brian.gottlob@hotmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Shad Christman
209 24th St. NE
Lemmon, SD 57638
shad.christman@hotmail.com
605.430.4610
SECRETARY
Wyatt DeJong
31842 DeJong Rd.
Kennebec, SD 57544
wyatt_dejong@yahoo.com
605.842.5683
TREASURER
Shane Gross
Home Address: PO Box 209
Tulare, SD 57476
shane_gross78@hotmail.com
605.460.0015
REPORTER
Josh Johnson
27073 Cliff Ave.
Harrisburg, SD 57032
Email: jj_onthefarm08@q.com
605.940.8752
SENTINEL
Maria Skoglund
24352 438 Ave.
Canova, SD 57321
skogs_03@hotmail.com
605.480.2517
STATE ADVISOR
Brad Bies
Office of Career & Technical
Education
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Brad.Bies@state.sd.us
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Jamie Swan
102 Wenona Hall
SDSU Box 507
Brookings, SD 57007
Office: 605.688.4380
Jamie.Swan@sdstate.edu
STATE FOUNDATION
DIRECTOR
Gretchen Sharp
39393 133rd St
Bath, SD 57427
605.225.8904
Gretchen@sdffafoundation.org
DISTRICT ADVISORS
Greg Janisch, Clark
Dave VanderWal, DeSmet
Kelly Dunkelberger, Centerville
Ross Hudson, Bon Homme
Bobbie Jo Tomac, Rapid City
Mike Postma, Huron
Josh Christiansen, Flandreau
FFA Members “Believe in Blue” at 80th Convention
FFA members, parents, sponsors and special guests showed that
they truly “Believe in Blue”, at the 80th South Dakota State
Convention held April 13-15, 2008 at the SDSU Campus in
Brookings. They attended four exciting sessions, listened to
motivational speakers and state officers’ retiring addresses,
participated in Career Development Events (CDE), received
Proficiency Awards, and had a number of other opportunities to
shine at this year’s convention. Almost 2,000 members packed
Frost Arena to listen to motivational speeches by Thomas
Dismukes, a nationally renowned motivational speaker; Mary
Christiansen, Past South Dakota State FFA Officer and National
FFA presenter; and Brady Revels, the National FFA Southern
Region Vice President from Bushnell, Florida. During the
convention, members were able to showcase their talents as they
participated in the Career Development Events, FFA Talent Show,
sang in the State FFA Chorus, or entered in the AgriScience Fair.
FFA members also received Proficiency Awards for their
outstanding Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) projects.
Supporters were honored April 14th when they received their (A)
Honorary State FFA Degree and (B) FFA Distinguished Service
Awards for their ongoing support of the South Dakota FFA. On the
evening of April 14th 279 FFA members were honored with their
State FFA Degrees and five State Stars were announced. By April
15th members came to the morning session tired from dancing the
night away at the State Convention Dance and nervous for the
results of the CDEs. After Career Development Events, top
individuals and teams were announced, 2008-2009 Student Ambassadors Thorwold Vostad, Sioux Valley and Ana
Schweer, Watertown were announced and the convention came to a close as the 2008-2009 State FFA Officers were
inducted. South Dakota FFA members at State Convention showed through their success, dedication, and excellence that
they Believe in Blue and really do have Bright Futures!
Past State Officers Still Believing in Blue
State FFA officers create lots of memories during their year of service. Reliving memories, reconnecting with old friends, sharing
ideas, and seeing current officers continuing to create FFA success is an inspiring part of State Convention. Continuous support,
leadership in local communities and always believing in the blue of the FFA are all ways past state officers help to ensure “Bright
Futures” for future FFA members. THANK YOU to all the past state officers that attended this
year’s convention.
A. 06-07 (L to R) Melanie Koehlmoos, Laurie Zubke, Dani Herring, Ashley Knock, Kyli Zenk
and Matt Tollefson
B. 05-06 (L to R) Molly Fendrich, Megan Whitney, Cody Chambliss, Gerri Eide, Michelle
Osterman
C. 04-05 (L to R) Jason Frerichs, Alex Welk, Etta Balo, Gerri Eide, Becky Lambert, Crissa
Zenk, Nick Fosheim
D. 02-03 (Back Row L to R) Kelly O’Donnell, Ryan Brunner, Mary Christiansen (Front Row
L to R) Jamie Swan,
Sarah Stratmeyer
E. 01-02 (L to R) Micah
Hansen, Kim Anderson,
Gerri Eide, Lavyne Rada,
Brad Bies
F. 00-01 (L to R) Zach
Rada, Andrea Klein, Sarah
VanDerVliet, Gerri Eide
G. 98-99 (L to R) Kathy
Hildebrandt, Lura Roti,
Gerri Eide, Tiffany
Sanderson, Rachel Mehlaf
H. 97-98 (L to R) Ryan
Eicler, Jenny Titus, Barry
B.
C.
Jacobson
I. 92-93 (L to R) Scott
Westerhaus, Laura
Alderson, Ginger Airheart,
Cory Langerock
J. 82 and before (L to R)
Lee Rist 65-66, Marvin
Wastell 59-60, Lowell
Gisselbeck 54-55, Craig
E.
F.
Dybedahl 77-78
H.
I.
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Agricultural Communications (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state
level Sponsor is the Tri State Neighbor, Sioux Falls.
Erin Kennedy, Beresford
Erin Kennedy is a freshman at South Dakota State University, but is
originally from the Beresford FFA Chapter. For her SAE, she has used
media promotions from newspapers, radio, and television interviews to
spread the word of the FFA and to make sure that not only her
community, but also her state is becoming educated in Agriculture! Erin
is the daughter of Scott and Kaye Kennedy.
Agricultural Education (Placement) Our state level Sponsor is Dr. Lonell
Moeller.
Sara Berg, Baltic
Sara is a freshman at South Dakota State University, originally from the
Baltic FFA Chapter. As a senior in high school, she participated in an
agriculture internship, involving over 60 hours of classroom experience.
She also spent over 360 hours serving the South Dakota State FFA
Association as a state officer. Sara is the daughter of Loretta Walter and
the late Charles Berg.
Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication
(Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level sponsor is Cammack
Ranch Supply, Union Center.
Paxton J. Nordman, Lennox Sundstrom
In his 1600 hours as an employee of Lonestar Enterprises, Paxton
Nordman has had the chance to learn all the skills needed for building
grain roller mills. From welding to grinding, he has done all types of
metal work. His SAE has grown in responsibility each year and he is
now a valued employee. Paxton is the son of Scott and Sandy Elcock of
Lennox.
Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our
state level sponsor is Butler Machinery
Ryan Frerichs, Wilmot
Ryan Frerichs has worked on the family farm for 1797 hours in the
proficiency area of Agricultural Mechanics/Repair and Maintenance.
Ryan also worked with Whetstone Ag Supply as a crew foreman for 646
hours
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (Entrepreneurship/Placement)
Our state level sponsor is South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Luke Myrel Goldie, Harrisburg
Luke has worked 2433 hours at Goldie’s Radiator Repair trouble
shooting, repairing and replacing radiators and other components of heat
energy transfer systems in trucks, tractors and stationary engines.
Agricultural Processing (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is the SD Soybean Processors, Volga.
Katie Spicer, Groton
Katie Spicer’s proficiency currently consists of 2 alpacas in which she
processes the fiber into usable goods. Katie collects the fiber once a
year by shearing and then skirts, cards, and spins it into yarn. Her final
products include scarves, hats, sweaters, and blankets.
Agricultural Sales - (Placement) Our state level sponsor is Hojer
Gelbvieh Ranch.
Tyler J. Berg, Harrisburg
Tyler has worked for the past 5 years at Christmas Tree Acres of
Harrisburg where he has accumulated 422 hours of sales skills including
assisting customers, creating displays, pricing trees, and taking
inventory.
Agricultural Services (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is the Midwest Cooperatives in Pierre, Northern Plains
Cooperative in Gettysburg, and Eastern Farmers Cooperative in
Garretson.
Dustin Palmquist, McCook Central
Dustin’s Ag. Service is providing a custom silage cutting business to
area farmers with his father and Brother. This past year the custom cut
over 850 acres of silage for customers.
Aquaculture (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level sponsor is the
South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Brent Bury, Roslyn
Brent Bury is a member of the Roslyn FFA and currently a Junior. His
SAE project consisted of over 390 hours of work trapping, hauling and
selling bait in 3 different states. Much of the work took place working for
Northeast Bait Company located in Eden, South Dakota.
Beef Production - (Entrepreneurship) Our state level sponsors are Lake
Preston Charolais Breeders: Jensen, Odden, Stewart, Wienk and Vedvei
Charloais.
Brady R. Duxbury, Wessington Springs
Brady’s project consists of 8.5 cows, 3 yearling heifers, 4 heifer calves, 4
steer calves, and 12 embryos. In his project he has implemented embryo
technology in an attempt to produce high quality club calves.
Beef Production - (Placement) Our state level sponsor is the SD
Cattlemen’s Association.
Turner VanDyke, Elkton
Dairy Production - (Entrepreneurship) Our State level sponsor is
Syngenta Seeds Inc.
Thorwald Vostad, Sioux Valley
Thorwald Vostad is a member of the Sioux Valley FFA chapter and is the
son of Kevin and Ann Vostad. Thorwald’s SAE consists of 14 registered
Jersey cows and heifers.
Dairy Production - (Placement) Our State level sponsor is Associated
Milk Producers Inc.
Olivia Swanson, Tri Valley
Olivia is employed at Boadwine Dairy Farms which consist of 1500
milking cows and replacement heifers. Olivia has worked 3000 hours
throughout three years. Her responsibilities include synchronization,
vaccination, artificial insemination, and calf management.
Diversified Agricultural Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our
state level sponsor is the Lake Preston Coop.
Ryan A. DeMent, McCook Central
Ryan’s SAE program includes working for Hoffman Dairy and on both of
his parent’s farms in milking, crop and hay production. Over the course
of his four year membership Ryan has worked over 5,500 hours on the
family farms.
Diversified Crop Production - (Entrepreneurship) Our state level sponsor
is Golden Harvest.
Jordan Krueger, McCook Central
Being involved in production agriculture since an early age Jordan was
able to rent some land from his grandfather as a freshman and now
rents additional land from a neighbor to increase his acres to over 160.
Diversified Crop Production - (Placement) Our state level sponsor is
2008 Proficiency Winners
Syngenta and NK Seeds.
Kyle Zulk, McCook Central
Working for Zulk Farm’s Kyle has put in over 7,500 hours during his five
years of FFA membership with alfalfa, corn and soybean production. He
served two years as a co-chair for the chapters test plot and this year
served an internship with the local agronomy department.
Diversified Horticulture – (Entrepreneurship-Placement) Our state level
sponsor is the South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Nicholas Bierle, Harrisburg
Nick has accumulated 2427 hours and many different horticultural and
landscaping skills while working in the greenhouse at Lewis Drug,
planting and maintaining landscape projects at his home and working for
Yardworks mowing and landscaping service for the past 4 years.
Diversified Livestock Production- (Entrepreneurship) Our state level
sponsor is McFleeg Feeds, First National Bank of Yankton.
Austin DeZeeuw, Elkton
Austin has a flock of Coulmbia sheep consisting of 60 registered ewes.
He shows his sheep at numerous local, state and national shows. He
also raises bottle calves and started a commercial cattle herd this year.
Diversified Livestock Production - (Placement) Our state level sponsor
is Sioux Nation Ag Center of SD and IA.
Brain Gottlob, McCook Central
Brian works on the family farm in the areas of beef production and in
contract feeding feeder pigs. He has worked in feeding, vaccinating,
calving and marketing during the past three years.
Emerging Agricultural Technology (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our
state level sponsor is Kimball Livestock Exchange.
Steven Zemlicka, Florence
Steven’s emerging ag technology program consists of directed lab
research projects in food science and microbiological research. He has
amassed almost 300 hours of work in his various research projects
including a microbiology program where he isolated a soil bacterium
which is able to break down waste oil.
Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management
(Entrepreneurship/ Placement) Our state level sponsor is SD
Association of Conservation Districts.
Joshua Fuerstenberg,, Harrisburg
Josh’s environmental projects include working 714 hours at Smith
Industries of Harrisburg where he recycles aluminum cans and converts
damaged trees into useable firewood. Josh has also cleaned ditches and
restored waterways through his Boy Scouts projects.
Equine Science - (Entrepreneurship). Our state level sponsor is the
Amani Arabians, Tim Anderson and Kim Niven, Milbank.
Katie Hart, Viborg
Katie Jo currently owns 7 American Quarter Horses as part of her SAE.
She not only trains horses and actively rodeos, but also gives riding
lessons to numerous youth in the area along with her mother. Katie will
be attending SDSU this fall on scholarship for rodeo.
Equine Science - (Placement) Our State level sponsor is Scott
Cammack, Dawn Nagel, Susan Stoterau, and Webster FFA.
Becca Knox, McCook Central
Starting as a hired hand at Rockin R Trailrides, Becca has worked her
way to being the lead guide and now does all the shoeing and health
care for the horses. She is also in charge of horses kept at their farm
during the winter months. Becca has totaled over 4,000 hours for this
part of her SAE program.
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our
state level sponsor is the SD Soybean Research and Promotion Council.
Thomas Lamb, Clark
Thomas’s oil crop production SAE consisted of 282 acres of soybeans
production
Floriculture (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsors are Norm and Mary Rae Petersen, Montrose.
Juliane Burggraff, Tri-Valley
Juliane is employed at Sunshine Foods in the floral department. In one
year she has accumulated 80 hours. Her responsibilities include
creating balloon bouquets, assisting customers, cleaning her work area
and maintaining and caring for flowers.
Food Science and Technology- (Entrepreneurship/Placement)
Sponsored on the state level by the Londa Vander Wal and the Milbank
Community Foundation.
Kay Lee Huffman, Harrisburg
Creating and researching the nutritional value of recipes, canning and
freezing produce and conducting research experiments with GMO corn
and other vegetables are a few of the food science skills Kay Lee has
done in route to winning this award.
Forage Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc., Webster.
Weston Ray Ginther, Lemmon
Weston’s SAE includes a square bailing business where he produces
hay and straw bales and sells them to area farmers and ranchers. He
averages 1500 square bales each year and includes transportation and
stacking in his customer’s price. Weston will major in Range
Management next year at SDSU and hopes to expand his baling
business.
Forest Management and Products (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our
state level sponsor is the South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Daniel A. Long, Harrisburg
Dan owns one-third of JDK Firewood with his brother and sister. JDK
sells bulk firewood, wrapped bundles for campers and builds and sells
rustic log benches. JDK has generated $16,785 of sales over the past 4
years.
Grain Production - (Entrepreneurship) Our state level sponsor is the
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.
Travis Machmiller, Garretson
Travis Machmiller is the son of Dale and Kris Machmiller of Garretson.
Travis is very involved in his 35 acre crop production enterprise. Travis is
responsible for the decision making in selecting his crop inputs as well
as the operation of the equipment necessary to plant the crop, control
pests, and harvest the crop.
Grain Production - (Placement) Our state level sponsor is the South
Dakota Wheat Commission.
Paul Westhoff, McCook Central
Working for his dad Paul has gained valuable production skills necessary
in corn production from preparing the seedbed, taking soil samples,
using chemicals safely, and marketing and harvesting the product of his
work. Paul has accumulated over 2500 hours in this part of his SAE.
Home and/or Community Development (Entrepreneurship/Placement)
Our state level sponsor is Monsanto
Maria Skoglund, McCook Central
Volunteering is an important part of Maria’s SAE program and she has
committed many hours to serving various organizations, working with
PALS, Mexico Outreach programs, and numerous community activities.
She has also helped on the family farm with repairs and painting, fences,
and putting up new hog confinement facilities.
Landscape Management (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is the SD FFA Foundation.
Tyler Eric Kientopf, Garretson
Tyler Kientopf is the son of Eric and Brenda Kientopf of Garretson. Tyler
has perfected his landscaping skills while working for the Sioux Fall
School District by planting and pruning trees and shrubs, constructing
and maintaining mulch beds, and operating lawn maintenance
equipment.
Nursery Operations (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Angela Hanson, McCook Central
Working at the family owned greenhouse and florist shop has provided
Angela with countless opportunities to expand on her knowledge in the
nursery industry. Her SAE also includes working in landscaping and
selection of the proper nursery plants to use in these projects.
Outdoor Recreation (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsors is Schoenbeck Law, Watertown; Jack’s Campers, Mitchell and
the South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Autumn Krueger, Harrisburg
Autumn has volunteered 150 hours at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux
Falls where she conducts educational nature walks, teaches elementary
students kayaking and fishing skills, and cares for the butterfly room
educational area.
Poultry Production (Entrepreneurship) Our state level sponsor is the SD
FFA Foundation.
Trent Kubik, Winner
Trent raised 400 poultry meat birds to process and sell. His duties
included feeding and watering in the morning and night for eight weeks.
He then sold the processed birds to members of the community.
Sheep Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsors are the Newell Ram Sale and Iowa Lamb, Hawarden, IA.
Charles Liesinger, Bridgewater
Charles dealt with 72 ewes and 105 fat lambs. He worked a total of 336
hours on his proficiency. Charles plans to keep on expanding his current
herd of sheep.
Small Animal Production and Care – (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our
state level sponsor is Mike McIntyre, D.V.M., Winfred.
Joshua Johnson, Harrisburg
Josh owns 27 breeding animals of different color varieties of Dutch and
Mini-rex rabbits. He selects and breeds rabbits for high quality breed &
show traits. Josh is a champion rabbit showman and is working to
become a certified rabbit judge.
Specialty Animal Production – (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state
level sponsors are Roger DeRouchey, and SD FFA Foundation.
Anna D. Souvigneir, Harrisburg
Anna has worked for Dale Animal Hospital and Top Dog Pet Resort as a
kennel attendant and veterinary assistant for the past 2 years. Anna has
accumulated 1733 hours and has learned such skills as grooming,
assisting with veterinary exams and developing x-rays.
Specialty Crop Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsors are Hansmeier and Son, Inc. Bristol and Howe Seeds, Inc.,
McLaughlin.
Daniel Pusch, West Central
Daniel Pusch is the son of Tim and Monica Pusch of Hartford. Daniel
works on a produce farm growing over 20 acres of sweet corn, melons,
and other vegetables. He then sells them at a roadside stand and to
grocery stores
in Sioux Falls.
Swine Production - (Entrepreneurship) Our state level sponsor is the SD
Pork Producers Council.
Trent Thompson, Harrisburg
When his father sold out of the hog business two years ago it gave Trent
the opportunity to purchase 2 sows and start his own swine SAE.
Trent’s herd has grown to 8 head and he performs all the needed tasks
as well as shows the pigs he has raised.
Swine Production - (Placement) Our state level sponsors are Murphy
Farms LLC and the Clark County Contract Growers.
Landon Peterson, McCook Central
Landon has worked over 1,500 hours on Peterson farms in the area of
swine production. Here they raise Iso-wean pigs to a determined size
and Landon is often giving vaccinations, feeding or entering data into the
computer.
Turf Grass Management – (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is the Croplan Genetics.
Nicholas Hofer, Bridgewater
Nick worked 967 hours for Moen’s Lawn Service in Bridgewater the last
3 summers. He earned $5500 over those years. Nick did a variety of
tasks including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and spraying.
Vegetable Production - (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Our state level
sponsor is in the honor of Bill and Stella Hanson by Clark and Lyla
Hanson and South Dakota FFA Foundation.
Mollie D.M. Keating, Bridgewater
Mollie’s SAE consisted of a vegetable garden. Mollie spent over 100
hours per summer watering, pulling weeds, and maintaining a garden.
Some of the plants Mollie grew were tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon,
and rhubarb.
Wildlife Management. - (Entrepreneurship) Our state level sponsor is
Cabela’s.
Zach Hansen, McCook Central
Zach has developed an SAE program in this area through his trapping of
predators to help in maintaining the numbers of pheasants in his family’s
area of the county. He has also been instrumental in putting food plots
for the pheasants during the winter months.
Wildlife Management - (Placement) Our state level sponsor is in
Memory of Arthur J. Weinkauf by Craig and Maure Weinkauf.
Scott Hoiten, McCook Central
Working over 1400 hours in this area of his SAE Scott helps guide
hunters and care for pheasants on his Uncles and cousins pheasant
farms. He will help with feeding, releasing, guiding and cleaning of
birds for the customers at the farm.

State FFA Convention Career Devel
State FFA Convention Career Devel
Nearly 2000 members and guests attended the
South Dakota FFA Convention held on the
SDSU Campus in Brookings on April 13-15,
2008. Career Development Events results
include: (Pictures are all Left to Right in the
order listed)
A. Agricultural Business Management:
Sponsored by Wells Fargo; 1st Place Team
–Kadoka: Team members include Joshua
Hicks, Britney Sinkey, Trevor Williams, Ben
Stout with Advisor Brandy Knutson; 2nd
–Hitchcock-Tulare, 3rd – Clark, 4th – Willow
Lake, 5th – Newell
B. Agricultural Mechanics: Sponsored by
CHS Foundation; 1st Place Team – Marion:
Team members include Brian Burge, Toby
Davis, Josh Viet with Advisor Ron Nelson.
2nd – Miller; 3rd – Freeman, 4th – Wessington
Springs, 5th- Sioux Valley
C. Agricultural Sales: SD Department of
Agriculture. 1st Place Team – Newell: Team
members include Brett Burke, Rachel
Waterland, Gail Schalesky, Randi Brence,
Jesse Bauer, with Advisor Dave Ollila. 2nd –
Garretson, 3rd – Winner, 4th – Arlington, 5th –
Bridgewater
D. Agronomy: Sponsored by SD Seed Trade
Association. 1st Place Team – Wall: Team
members include Lissa Papousek, Zeb Lytle
Emily Helms, Samantha Nelsen with Advisor
Pandi Pittman. 2nd - Newell, 3rd- Hitchcock-
Tulare, 4th- McCook Central, 5th- Garretson
E. Dairy Cattle Judging: Sponsored by the
SD Division of the Midwest Dairy
Association.1st Place Team – Milbank: Team
members include Kayla Holscher, Hayley
Souza, Jordan Dockler, Lee Alexander, with
Advisor Jerry Janisch and Coach Bill Mueller.
2nd – Webster, 3rd – Deubrook, 4th –Elkton,
5th – Tri-Valley
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F. Dairy Foods: Sponsored by Land O’
Lakes, Dairy Products Division. 1st Place G H
Team – Milbank: Team members include
Kelsey Johnson, Patrick Reiners, Emily Fields, Tanya Baldwin, with Advisor Jerry Janisch and Coach Kirk Baldwin. 2nd – Mitchell, 3rd –
Garretson, 4th – Beresford, 5th – Bridgewater
G. Floriculture: Sponsored by Shon & Gerri Eide, Brian & Gretchen Sharp; 1st Place Team – Mitchell: Team members include Alex Van
Overschelde, Taylor Piper, Courtney Nolz, Whitney Morgan, with Advisor Tom Fergen; 2nd – Philip, 3rd – Lennox-Sundstrom, 4th –
Newell, 5th – Clark
H. Food Science: Sponsored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.& Londa Vander Wal; 1st Place Team –Milbank: Team Members
include Nicole Buchell, Natalie Reynen, Megan Johnson, Olivia Barlund, with Advisor Jerry Janisch and Coach Kim Niven; 2nd –
Bridgewater; 3rd – Chester, 4th – Marion, 5th- Harrisburg
I. Horse Evaluation: Sponsored by Paradise Creek Paints, Len & Cathy Ivey. 1st Place Team – Harrisburg: Team members include
Jessie Faris, Jessica Ward, Calista Winter, Elle Tornberg. 2nd –Howard, 3rd –Wagner, 4th –Redfield, 5th- Marion.
J. Livestock Judging: Sponsored by the SD Pork Producers Council. 1st Place Team –Highmore: Team members include Cally
Thomas, Daniel Weidenbach, Britney Volek, Lane Petersen with Advisor Ken Jones. 2nd –DeSmet, 3rd –Beresford, 4th – Sioux Valley,

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5th- Belle Fourche.
K. Meats Evaluation and Technology:
Sponsored by John Morrell & Company. 1st
Place Team – Lennox-Sundstrom: Team
members include Erin Wilson, Lee Frier, Justin
Klock, Brenton Minish with Advisor Jim
Wilson. 2nd – Gettysburg, 3rd – Hitchcock-
Tulare, 4th –Harrisburg, 5th- Miller.
L. Natural Resources: Sponsored by the SD
Grassland Coalition. 1st Place Team –Newell:
Team members include Denise Nehmer, Robin
Nakajima, Cody Gerbracht, Samantha Gichler,
with Advisor David Ollila. 2nd –Kadoka, 3rd
– Lennox-Sundstrom, 4th – Bridgewater, 5th-
Milbank.
M. Nursery/Landscape: Sponsored by the
SD FFA Foundation; 1st Place Team –
McCook Central: Team members include
Tandi Shape, Carl Wobig, Brittany Gassman,
Beau McGregor with Advisor Terry
Rieckman. 2nd – Mitchell, 3rd –Bridgewater,
4th – Lennox-Sundstrom, 5th – Milbank
N. Range Plant Identification: Held and
sponsored by SDSU Range Club; 1st Place
Team –Philip: Team members include
Danielle Piroutek, Mick Trask, Tomilyn Trask,
Mark Trask, and Advisor Doug Hauk; 2nd -
Newell ; 3rd – Wall, 4th- Kadoka, 5th- Sturgis.
FFA Scrapbook: 1st Place – Lennox-
Sundstrom
Public Relations: 1st Place - Webster
O. Agriscience Student Recognition Program
The state winner, receiving a $500 scholarship from the National FFA Foundation is:
Karla Jorgensen, Florence
Agriscience Fair Jr. and Sr. Division - Sponsored on the state level by Toyota
Biochemistry/Microbiology/Food Science
Jr. Division – Jocelyn Waite, Florence
Sr. Division - Abby Settje, Wilmot
Environmental Science
Jr. Division – Hollie Pommier, Florence
Animal Science/Zoology
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Sr. Division – Karla Jorgensen, Florence
Botany/Plant & Soil Science
Jr. Division – Darrell Ceroll, Sisseton
Sr. Division – Joseph Nepodal, Platte-Geddes
Engineering/Mechanical & Ag Engineering Science
Jr. Division – Brett Hillestad, Sisseton
H.O. Sergeant Award
Abby Neuroth, FFA Member recipient
Agri Entrepreneurship
Ryan Frerichs, Wilmot
FFA Chapter Website Design Contest
1st. Harrisburg
2nd Webster
3rd Lemmon

Chapter
Chatter
Milbank FFA Chapter Conducts "Shave It or Save It" Fundraising
Promotion - Senior FFA Student Advisor, Patrick Bray, had his hair on
the line for fundraising promotion for the Milbank Community Foundation Combine Appeal
program. Milbank FFA Senior Treasurer, Heidi Kirchner came up with the promotion idea that
the Milbank FFA Chapter should do a fundraiser for either shaving Senior FFA student advisor,
Patrick Bray's hair or have him keep his hair. The Milbank FFA Officer team was broken down
into two groups-debaters vs non debaters with Patrick being neutral. The Officers were given
the goal of raising no less then $350 in three weeks. The Milbank FFA Senior officers
conducted various promotions with the Milbank students, such as selling ice cream at dinner,
grub down day-where students paid to dress down for the day, pop day, etc. After the three
weeks, the Officer team raised $507, with the debaters officers raising the most money. The
Shave it was over $100 more than Save it, so Patrick will be shaving his hair off after the
Milbank prom.
Lennox Sundstrom FFA - Our chapter is currently working on plans for expanding the
memorial garden we built in front of our high school and designing a sign to hang over the
entrance. We are also getting ready for our annual banquet on May 6. Many members are busy
filling out applications for chapter awards to be given out at the banquet. Senior members
recently applied for scholarships from our FFA Support Group who gives out about $2500 in
scholarships to graduating members every year. Two members of our chapter, Colton Buus and
Chelsea Rops, received National FFA Scholarships. - Chelsea Rops, Vice President
Watertown Area FFA had a great time at the State Convention especially for our first time. We
are also preparing for our FFA banquet that will be on May 14. At the banquet we will be
thanking the community for helping get our chapter going. Lately we have been working with
GPS and Autosteer in our Precision Ag class at LATI. - Shawn Mack, Watertown Area FFA
Chapter Reporter
The Viborg FFA members are busy preparing for the annual FFA banquet. Members are busy
setting up their committees for summer activites and there is also a minimum of 3 members
planning on attending west river FFA camp. - Katie Hart, Viborg FFA Reporter
This year the Madison FFA chapter was very successful. The Horse Judging team placed 7th at
state and received a silver award. We had four silver awards and three bronze awards. Our
chapter was also recognized with a gold rating in the chapter award and we will advance to
nationals for the first time since 1984. Our banquet held on April 21 was also booming. We
awarded our greenhand and chapter degrees and gave out a star greenhand award. Our guest
speakers were Maria Skoglund and Erin Kennedy. They gave us words of encouragement and
future FFA events we should attend this summer. This reminded us that FFA doesn’t end after
the banquet and start up again in the fall but that it continues on in the summer. Our members
have worked very hard this year and this year’s banquet proved that fact. Many awards were
given one of which was an award for the members with the most points (we installed a point
system this year) and another award for the best leader in our chapter (which was voted on by
the chapter members). Our members give their all to this chapter and they help make it
successful.
The Arlington FFA chapter has wrapped up state convention and is very proud of their
accomplishments. We had fun competing, attending workshops, meeting new people, listening to
speakers, and of course attending the dance. We are currently planning our chapter banquet and
our dance to follow. We look forward to wrapping up our year and starting a new one. We are
also fundraising to cover expenses for FFA Leadership Camp and Washington Leadership
Conference. We are very excited to meet new people and learn about ways to improve our
chapter at camp and WLC. The FFA chapter is putting on an animal nursery for elementary
students and community members in May. We can’t wait for summer and all the activities we
have planned. - Submitted by Hannah Johnson
The Woonsocket FFA has been very busy with its BOAC project. We are landscaping the local
depot museum, and around the Welcome to Woonsocket sign. We met in April and had a
pizza/tie dieing party. In May, we are going to the Black Hills and tour many great attractions.
The Woonsocket FFA Chapter is making plans for our annual 4th of July. Normally we serve
400 people, but with the town's anniversary we are planning on 1200.
Greetings fellow FFA Members!! The Harrisburg FFA has been very busy this spring
competing in production CDE’s, FFA week, and wrapped it all up last week with our annual
FFA banquet. We had a very successful spring CDE season and wish to congratulate all the
other chapters who qualified teams for the National Convention. Our new officer team is lead
this year by President Andrea Hollenbeck and we already have many summer activities planned.
In June, 10 members are excited to be attending the Washington Leadership Conference. In July,
we will be attending the east river leadership camp and August will find us busy once again
hosting and operating the Old MacDonald’s Farm animal nursery at the Sioux Empire Fair.
Enjoy the end of the school year and have a fun and safe summer! - Caitlin Peterson, Harrisburg
FFA Reporter
Things are winding down as the Bridgewater FFA Chapter closes the door to another successful
year. We had a good turnout at State Convention with proficiencies and CDE awards, and look
forward to what next year will bring for our chapter. The FFA Greenhouse and banquet are the
top priorities as we prepare for the end of the year. It will be a sad end to the year as we say
goodbye to Mr. Hoffman, Bridgewater FFA Chapter advisor for eighteen years. We thank him
for his hard work and service, and wish him luck in the near future as we begin a new year
without him at Bridgewater. We have been blessed with his leadership and guidance, and along
with those, the memories that won't be forgotten...Thank You. - Josie Clarey-Reporter
The Kimball FFA is winding down from a busy year! During FFA week we held an Ag
Scavenger Hunt for elementary students, a Mock CDE for community members, and fun dress
up days. Members competed at many CDE’s throughout March and April and we returned home
from State Convention with 11 Bronze and 5 Silver Awards. Our upcoming activities include
planning a Lip-Sync to provide funds for a Community Emergency Fund. At our chapter
banquet on May 5th, Greenhand and Chapter Degrees will be handed out along with the
announcement of the 2008-2009 Kimball Chapter Officer team. The current officers are
President: Thomas Smith, Vice President: Taylor Geppert, Secretary: Kaye Leiferman, Treasurer:
Maura Bickner, Reporter: Sarah Sample, Sentinel: Tanner Warren, and Student Advisor: Ann
Kroupa. The Kimball FFA’s advisor is Lori K. Tonak.
Thank you to our South Dakota FFA
Foundation Gold and Silver Sponsors
Gold ($250-$499)
Amani Arabians, Tim Anderson & Kim
Niven
American State Bank and Trust
Associated Milk Producers, Inc.
Cammack Ranch Supply, Inc.
Craig and Maure Weinkauf, In
Memory of Arthur J. Weinkauf
Croplan Genetics
Garst Seed
Golden Harvest
Grant County Implement Co.
Gro Master, Inc.
Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch
Iotts Greenhouse
K Bar J Leather, Co, Newell
Kimball Livestock Exchange
Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc.
Lake Preston Cooperative
LeRoy and Cathie Draine
Londa Vander Wal
Ludens Implement
Mike McIntyre, D.V.M.
MinnTex
Monsanto
POET Biorefining - Mitchell
Ryan Brunner
SD Assn. of Conservation Districts
SD Broadcasters Association
SD Crop Improvement Association
SD Farm Bureau
SD Farm Bureau Young Farmers &
Ranchers
SD Grasslands Coalition
SD Pork Producers Council
SD Soybean Processors, LLC
Syngenta and NK Seed
The Dan Streff Family
Tim Nichols
Travis and Joleen Schuring
Silver ($100 - $249)
3C Christensen Ranch
Albrecht Brothers Angus
Alcester-Hudson FFA
American Lung Association of South
Dakota
Bennett County FFA
Black & Veatch
Bones Elevator Co.
Brad Bies
Brice and Brenda Franken
Bryce Hansen
Chris Nelson
Clark FFA
D M & E Railroad Corp.
Dakota Ethanol, LLC/Lake Area Corn
Processors
Dell Rapids FFA
Douglas Wevik
Eastern Farmers Cooperative
Eisenbraun & Associates, Inc.
Feterl Mfg. Co.
First Dakota National Bank of
Yankton
First State Bank of Roscoe
Frontier Mills Inc.
Garretson FFA
Gary Pribyl
Gettysburg FFA
Greg Salmen
Gretchen and Brian Sharp
Haar Fred Co., Inc.
Hansen Family Foundation
Hansmeier & Son, Inc.
Harlan Palo
Harrisburg FFA
Hoven FFA
Howe Seeds, Inc
In Memory of Bill and Stella Hanson,
by Clark and Lyla Hanson
Iowa Lamb
Jack’s Campers
James Valley Telecommunications
Jeff Skinner
Jim Chilson
John Morrell & Co.
Johnson’s Ranchers Supply
Knutson Suffolks
Koletzky Implement, Inc.
Lake Area Multi District
Land O’ Lakes, Dairy Production Div.
Larry & Sandra Nelson
Laura’s Love Bugs Daycare
Lemmon FFA
Leon and Genevieve Minor
Loren Helmer
Lyle and Joan Stoterau
Mark and Susan Geib
McCook Central FFA
McFleeg Inc.
Mike Jaspers
Mike Ringgenberg
Milbank Community Foundation
Mitchell FFA
Monte and Ruth Mason
Murphy Farms LLC, Algona, IA
Newell FFA
Newell Ram Sale
Northern Plains Cooperative
Pam Geppert, Dakota Farm Talk
Paradise Creek Paints, Len and
Cathy Ivey
Paul Knecht
Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin
Prairie Appraisal Service, Gary
Bachman
Randy and Linnette Albers
Roger DeRouchey
Ryan Cammack
sandrabybers Photography
Schoenbeck Law
Scotland FFA
SD Association of DECA
SD Division of the Midwest Dairy
Association
SDVATA
Shannon Nordstrom / Nordstrom’s
Automotive
Shawn Schlueter
Sioux Valley Energy
Sisseton FFA
Terry Jaspers
The Family of Justin Maass
Tracy Kaltvedt
Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc.
VeraSun Energy Corporation
Walt and De Johnson
Wayne Weishaar
WEB Water Development Assn
Webster FFA
Wieman Land & Auction Co., Inc.
Winner FFA

Foundation Feature
Congratulations to all FFA members and Chapters for a very
successful SD State FFA Convention! Thank you to all of the
individual and business sponsors that made the event possible!
When you “Believe in Blue,“ SD FFA members have the
opportunity to learn, lead and succeed through agricultural
education.
The SD FFA Foundation is pleased to announce our first annual
“FFA Pasture Pool Classic” Golf Tournament on July 12 at
the Newell Golf Course in Newell, SD. Please visit the news
page at www.sdffafoundation.com for more information. Or
mark the “Send me information about the FFA Golf
Tournament” box on the form at the bottom of this page and
send it in for more information.
We are also
rolling out our
Blue Jackets
Bright Futures
FFA Jacket
Program for SD
FFA members to
have the
opportunity to
earn their own
FFA jacket. If
you remember
the power of the
blue jacket, please consider supporting this FFA tradition for
the next generation by sponsoring an FFA jacket for $55. Just
fill out the form at the bottom of this page, mark “FFA Jacket
Program,” and send it in with your contribution.
Let’s Play Ball! We hope to see you at one of our two
upcoming baseball events - FFA Day with the Sioux Falls
Canaries on May 30. FFA Day at the Dome with the
Minnesota Twins on June 29. A portion of ticket sales for
both of these events comes back to the SD FFA Foundation.
More information will be coming soon.
Business and Industry Visits
By: Erin Kennedy
This past March the State FFA Officers had the chance to travel
the state and visit with industry leaders, major manufactures, small
business owners and entrepreneurs. State Vice President Erin Kennedy
and State Secretary Sara Berg visited the Rapid City and Newell area.
State President Brett Monson and State Sentinel Noelle Rist toured the
Sioux Falls and Harrisburg area. State Reporter Lauren Fosheim and
State Treasurer Matt Dybedahl journeyed around the Pierre and Philip
region. To accompany the officers on their adventures, members from the
Rapid City, Newell and Philip FFA chapters toured the agricultural
industries with the officers.
Touring businesses and industries are a great way to learn a
little bit more the agriculture within our area and it is also a great way to
increase possible sponsorship within your community. Getting in touch
with industry leaders provides numerous benefits for both the industry
and the local chapter and also provides a great way to stay in touch with
the local community. Visiting businesses can serve as great field trips for
FFA chapters and also provides awesome ways to get to know fellow
FFA members better.
It’s spring time. The time has come to get out of the stuffy old
Ag room and start getting involved in your local community again. What
a better way than doing some industry tours in your own community?
Thank you to Sandra
Beyers, Bowdle FFA
Alumnus, for
designing our new SD
FFA Foundation logo!
“I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith
born not of words, but of deeds…”
-The FFA Creed
Help SD FFA members learn, lead and succeed by
contributing to the SD FFA Foundation today!
Please send me more information about the
FFA Golf Tournament.
Please record my contribution of $_____________
FFA Jacket Program
Other project____________________________
Name____________________________________
Address__________________________________
City______________________________________
State_____________ZipCode_________________
Phone____________________________________
** Please include matching gift forms from employers that have such programs.
The SD FFA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your donation is eligible for a
charitable deduction on your federal income tax return. Consult your tax advisor

FFA Chapters Receive Star National Chapter Awards
The McCook Central FFA, Bridgewater FFA & Harrisburg FFA Chapters received
Star National Chapter Awards at the South Dakota State FFA Convention in
Brookings, April 13-15. The purpose of the Star National Chapter Awards is to
encourage chapters to develop and use a strong Program of Activities.
Successful chapters plan and carry out activities centered around three key
areas: student, chapter, and community development. Those most successful are
recognized with the Star National Chapter Award. This award is sponsored by
Land O’Lakes Foundation & Toyota.
In 1 st place, the McCook Central FFA Chapter conducted the following:
Student Development Area-McCook Central applied three Student Development
Activities. The first activity was titled “Project IMAGE (Involved Members as
Great Examples)” used experienced members and their SAE programs as
examples to increase the participation of all FFA members in applying for
advanced degrees and proficiency awards above the Chapter Level. The second
was titled “Project Lead (Leadership, Education & Development)” to improve the
participation of the chapter members in the different leadership activities offered
to them and pass these skills on to the FFA members and school or community
organizations. The third activity was titled “Project HELP (Hands on Learning
Program)” included providing hands on learning experience with a cooperative
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program for our members with our 40 acre
land laboratory.
Chapter Development-McCook Central applied three Chapter Development
Activities. The first was titled “Member Involvement & Retention” to improve their
graduate membership and to maintain the membership of current school
members. The second activity was titled “Project FYI (For Youth Involvement)” to
develop a program that would involve the youth of their community to develop
self-esteem in FFA members and create an agricultural awareness to those
elementary students participating. The third activities title was “Building Leaders
Program” the projects primary purpose was to implement a plan to develop quality
leaders for their chapter and designing a Program of Activities that would
challenge their officers and the members of their Chapter. This entailed 100%
participation of State Leadership Camp, 100% participation in selecting a
committee chairperson, setting goals and developing a calendar of events.
Having committee or event chairperson assign a freshman or sophomore member
as an assistant to develop continued leadership for their future.
Community Development-McCook Centrals three Community Development
Activities included: Teaching members the value of community involvement and
developing a sense of pride in their organization and chapter through involvement
with other organizations and in being prepared to assist others when needed.
The first activity was their SOS (Students of Service) using these guidelines they
have served various organizations in their community throughout the year and in
working with others conducted a benefit breakfast for a family whose house was
burned helping raise over $7,000 dollars for their immediate needs. The second
activity was to improve the well-being of residents of a home with Achieve in
Sioux Falls. Members would interact with residents, staff and community
members by constructing a 14 foot gazebo and donating it to the residence. Here
they would be able to spend evenings outside without the worry of mosquitos.
McCook Centrals third community development activity was there “Holiday Adopt
a Family Program” where students collected items from members to create two
family dinners during the holiday season with each basket having all the
necessary items for a traditional holiday meal. They also placed up their
Christmas sharing tree during this time in the high school and 70 gifts were
purchased and delivered to those less fortunate in our school district. A motto of
the McCook Central FFA chapter has always been pride and hope begins in our
own communities.
In 2 nd place, the Bridgewater FFA Chapter:
Student Development Area-Bridgewater’s first activity was an Agricultural Issues
Forum to enhance their leadership skills. Their second activity was a
Cardiopulminary Resuscitation Class to develop healthy lifestyles and personal
safety. Their third activity was a FFA Greenhouse Business to develop financial
responsibility and career skills.
Chapter Development Area-Bridgewater’s first activity was to promote public
relations through out FFA Week with a verity of different activities including stories
for the local paper, PSA over the radio with WNAX radio, holding a carnival &
petting zoo promoting agriculture to the K-6 students, preparing a breakfast for
businesspeople and teachers to promote goodwill & appreciation, sponsor a
$25.00 gift certificate drawing at the grocery store, conducted a “Kiss a Pig”
contest and donated money to a charity and handed out pens & other
paraphernalia to the 7-8 students for a recruitment activity. The second Chapter
Development activity was participating in the Leadership CDE Contest. And the
third Chapter Development activity was a Bicycle Safety Course directed towards
elementary students.
Community Development Area-Bridgewater’s first community development
activity was a Community Landscaping Project this project taught the importance
of volunteerism because of the large number of students involved four landscape
sites were worked. Their second activity was St. Jude’s Bike-a-Thon promoting
citizenship through volunteering to raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital. The third
community development activity was Project PALS – this activity was to develop
human resource potential of FFA members.
In 3 rd place, the Harrisburg FFA Chapter:
Join us at FFA Leadership Camp!
Student Development Area-Harrisburg’s first student development activity was
Safety Presentations to Elementary Students. Harrisburg’s second activity was to
Host Dist. III Leadership CDE’s and their third student development activity was
for every one to have an SAE and apply for a proficiency award, by setting a new
record of applicants.
Chapter Development Area-The first chapter development activity was to
conduct Chapter Meetings, second was to send chapter officers to National
Convention and the third was working for The Banquet for the hungry in Sioux
Falls.
Community Development Area-The first community development activity was
an Old McDonalds Farm (informing the public about animal care and how
agriculture affects their daily lives). The second activity was a Chili Feed and
Pancake Feed providing for parents, alumni and the community. The third activity
was a Community Service to improve the appearance of the Harrisburg School,
Library and Fire Dept.
By: Wyatt DeJong, State Secretary
Summer is just around the corner and that means there will be no more cramming for tests, grueling sports practices, or cold winter days! With
summer just days away, everyone is planning their activities for the three months of freedom that we all get. Towards the top of everyone’s list is some
sort of camp that is their favorite for various reasons. Summer camp is a stupendous way for students of all ages to make friends, have fun, and maybe
even learn one or two life skills. This year’s FFA Camp will be no exception. The three opportunities that there are to attend camp will be: July 1-3, at
Camp NeSoDak, July 9-12, at Camp Bob Marshall, and July 13-16, at Camp Bob Marshall. Camp is a great way to meet FFA members in this great state
and to gather a greater understanding of FFA knowledge and the innumerable opportunities that FFA has to offer. So grab life by the horns and come to
FFA Camp with an open mind and the willingness to have fun. I promise that you will leave with a greater comprehension of yourself, leadership, and the
desire to give your all in life and FFA. Do not forget, registration is due June 13th. See you all there!