The Stevens County Times
National FFA Week
HANCOCK FFA CHAPTER OFFICER TEAM FOR 2018-19 INCLUDE:
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MORRIS AREA FFA CHAPTER OFFICERS FOR 2018-19 INCLUDE:
Reporter-Anne Koehl, Sentinel-Amanda Wevley, Treasurer-Gideon Joos, Secretary- Secretary-Shantel Wolf, President-Lindsey Moser, Parliamentarian-Hannah Flogstad, Greta Schaefer, President-Kyerra Carter, Vice President-Valerie Messner, Officer at Reporter-Lexi Carbert, Sentinel-Karmen Sperr, Vice President-Austin Berlinger, Large-Dawn Messner. Treasurer-Brock Peterson, Officer at Large-Ben Travis, and Director-Jordann Baier.
FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
THE 2018-2019 HANCOCK FFA CHAPTER
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so – for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community.
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NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION AND EXPO These Morris Area FFA members went to the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. From left to right: Karmen Sperr, Shantel Wolf, Grace Mortenson, and Taryn Picht.
BACKPACK PROGRAM
Morris Area FFA members along with MAHS student council members collect materials and put together materials for the backpack program. Materials inside the backpack include pencils, notebooks, folders, markers, colored pencils, a calculator, glue sticks, and highlighters.
MORRIS AREA FFA JUNIOR OFFICERS
The 2018-2019 Morris Area Junior Officers include Breanna Schmidgall, Treasurer; Kylie Mau, Parliamentarian; Faith Butterfass, Secretary; Jazlynn Hilbrands, Vice President; Victoria Vargas, Director; Taryn Picht, President; Grace Mortenson, Reporter; Noah Erickson, Sentinel; Lewis Nohl, Officer-at-Large.
FFA MEMBERS VISIT MINNESOTA STATE FAIR GROUNDS Morris Area FFA members went to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to teach inner city elementary students about agriculture. Third graders from across the Twin Cities area heard where their food comes from, got to see live animals, meet Princess Kay of the Milky Way, and learn many other aspects about agriculture.
MINNESOTA STATE FFA CONVENTION
Thirty Morris Area FFA members went to the Minnesota State FFA Convention to compete in numerous CDEs (Career Development Events).
WINTER TRIP Morris Area FFA members went on a winter trip to the Twin Cities. The students visited the Mall of America and attended a Gopher hockey game.
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HANCOCK FFA FLORICULTURE TEAM
The Hancock FFA Floriculture team placed second in region competition and will be QUILT TYING FOR THE NEEDY advancing to state competition. Team members are Dawn Messner, Taylor Brandt, Members of the Hancock FFA spent time at their Christmas party tying 11 quilts to give to the needy during their winter trip to Minneapolis in March. Anne Koehl, Jed Feuchtenberger and Toby Messner.
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION National FFA Convention attendees from Hancock include Cody Moon, Taylor Brandt, Amanda Wevley, Serena Schaefer.
FFA OFFICER TRAINING
Tim Schaefer, his wife Kristin and daughter Greta hosted a FFA Officer training session for the Hancock officer team. Students participated in a questionnaire that helped determine how to manage differences. The students also learned about different styles of conflict resolution and were introduced to a format for planning group events that will help with delegating responsibilities.
HANCOCK EIGHTH GRADERS CLIMB ABOARD SUGARBEET HARVESTER Eighth grade ag students at Hancock visited the Gary Nohl farm where he showed us the ROPA sugarbeet harvester. Students were able to climb aboard, and also watch it in action in the field.
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FALL RALLY First year FFA members attended the FFA Region III Fall Rally are pictured with FFA Officers from Hancock who participated in the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT).
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FFA MEMBERS RUN THE KIDDIE BARN FFA members from Hancock and Morris run the FFA Kiddie Barn at the Stevens County Fair. The two chapters work with together to provide an interactive experience for kids to learn more about agriculture in Stevens County. The FFA invites you to stop in during the Stevens County Fair, Aug. 7-11, 2019.
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