The 2020-2021 State Officer Team huddles for the final time at the 92nd Wisconsin FFA Convention, July 15, 2021.
Message From the Foundation Board President - Jessie Kreke
Fall 2021 Newsletter
Summer is quickly fading, and Fall is in the air. It seems as if we were just at the Wisconsin FFA Convention in July, successfully celebrating in-person with many of the members, advisors, alumni, parents, supporters, and exhibitors. It was so great to see and celebrate with many of you and continue the tradition of the Wisconsin FFA Convention, including welcoming a new State Officer Team. Now school is back in session, and another academic year begins and brings with it new beginnings. In-classroom instruction is one of the three unique and integral components of what sets FFA apart from other student organizations. We are so proud of the amazing Agriculture Education instructors who live out the vision of educating, coaching, and advising the next generation of leaders who will change the world. The new academic year also renews the planning, programming, and need for funding of leadership events and activities. Whether you are able to donate your time, talents, or financial resources your support is incredibly appreciated and will directly impact the future success of the over 20,000 members across the state. The history and tradition of agriculture in Wisconsin is something we can all be proud of, yet never take for granted. Congratulations, safe travels, and good luck to all the members who will be attending and competing at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis! We know that you will represent Wisconsin FFA with integrity and make everyone who supports you all year long very proud. www.wisconsinaged.org
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The 2020-2021 State Officer Team closes out the 92nd Wisconsin FFA Convention, July 15, 2021.
The National FFA Organization will host an in-person 94th National FFA Convention & Expo October 27-30, 2021, with a virtual program. The virtual program will include live streaming of the General Sessions and the American FFA Degree Ceremony, FFA Blue Room, Student and Teacher Workshops, and National Days of Service. Members attending in-person will be able to enjoy the General Sessions, American FFA Degree Ceremony, Competitive Events, Expo, Workshops, and much more.
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This Fall - Watch for the Wisconsin FFA Alumni & Supporters Raffle! Prizes: 1st - $10,000 2nd - $5,000 3rd - $2,500 4th - $2,000 5th - $1,000 Tickets are available for purchase from the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, as well as from Wisconsin FFA Alumni & Supporters Council members across the state. Email info@wisconsinffafoundation.org or call 608.509.6275 for more information and to find out how to purchase your tickets! Winners will be drawn at the 50th Alumni & Supporters Convention on February 5, 2022.
100% of the profits will be used statewide for local agricultural education programs, FFA members, and scholarships.
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Thank you, WI FFA Foundation Industry Partners! Philanthropist
CHS Foundation Compeer Financial A special tribute for Jeff Hicken was held at the 92nd Wisconsin FFA Convention on July 7, 2021.
Patron
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Memorial Fund Established for Jeff Hicken Andis Foundation Endowment Fund Honors the Legacy of Agricultural Culver Franchising System, Inc Educator and Leader Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is proud to have GROWMARK, Inc. established the Jeff Hicken Memorial Fund, in Kerry honor of the State Advisor who passed away on Organic Valley/CROPP June 18, 2021. Thanks to generous pledges from the Cooperative FFA community, the Jeff Hicken Memorial Fund was fully endowed at Renk Seed the $15,000 level when established and has continued to grow from additional contributions. Jeff and his family were subsequently inducted Rural Mutual Insurance Co. into the Foundation’s Blue & Gold Society during a special tribute at the Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters Association 92nd Wisconsin FFA Convention on July 7, 2021. A former member of the Lomira FFA and former Wisconsin FFA State Sentinel, Jeff was a UW-River Falls graduate who began his career at Sauk Prairie High School as the agricultural education instructor in 1998. In 2006, Jeff began his service at the state level as the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education Consultant and State FFA Advisor with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, a position he held until his passing.
Benefactor
Alliant Energy Foundation American Foods Group Bio-Vet, Inc. Case IH / CNH Industrial Capital GreenStone Farm Credit Services Jeff’s legacy includes his family, his impact on agricultural education and FFA, and his service to numerous coalitions, committees, and boards Investors Community Bank – including the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Board of Directors, Kalscheur Foundation National FFA Foundation Board of Trustees, National Association of Minntex Citrus, Inc. - Iowa State Supervisors of Agriculture Education (NASAE) Board of Directors, Seneca Foods Corporation AgrAbility of Wisconsin Advisory Council, and School for Agricultural & U.S. Army ROTC Environmental Studies (SAGES) Foundation Board. Wisconsin Agri-Business Association All contributions to the Jeff Hicken Memorial Fund will support Wisconsin Farm Bureau Wisconsin FFA members, advisors and programs in perpetuity through Foundation the Wisconsin FFA Foundation endowment program. If you are interested in making a donation to the memorial fund, please use the enclosed envelope, or visit wisconsinaged.org and click DONATE. For more information, please contact info@wisconsinffafoundation.org.
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Honors & Memorials
Contact the Wisconsin FFA Foundation Staff:
In Honor of 2020-21 State Officer Team - Betty Krcma In Honor of Betty Krcma - Alan Strohschein John Hromyak Executive Director In Honor of Betty Krcma - Brett & Natalie M Killion jhromyak@wisconsinffafoundation.org In Honor of Betty Krcma - Mark P. Strohschein (608) 831-5058 x3 In Memory of Bruce Odeen - Kevin & Julie Larson Family Abby Roudebush In Memory of Edward E. Kruse - Donna Fae Kruse Marketing & Development Coordinator aroudebush@wisconsinffafoundation.org In Memory of Floyd J. Doering - Mary & James Weber (608) 831-5058 x2 In Memory of Gale Gordon - Brion & Aralda Bell In Memory of Gary King - Craig & Ellen Sawicki Carolyn Rozell Operations Manager In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Allan D. Herrman crozell@wisconsinffafoundation.org In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Blaine & Fay Westberg (608) 831-5058 x1 In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Bud & Georgia Johnson In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Campbellsport FFA Alumni In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Carlson Rambouillet In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Cheryl Skjolaas In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Christine M. Jumbeck In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Daniel & Melanie Foster In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Ethan & Brianna Giebel In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Ethan Dado In Memory of Jeff Hicken - George & Pauline Koepp In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Granton FFA Alumni In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Jean Brew In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Keith & Lynn Kolpack In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Kevin & Julie Larson Family In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Kewaskum FFA Alumni In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Mauston FFA Chapter In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Melissa Sylte In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Nick & Janet Schneider In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Oconto Falls FFA Alumni In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Richard & Linda Aide In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Richard E. Ralph In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Sally Schoenike In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Sara Schoenborn In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Section 4 Ag Teachers In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Tim Wyss In Memory of Jeff Hicken - Waupun FFA Chapter In Memory of Norma Bradshaw - Scott Seely In Memory of Tom Lyon - Philip & Carol Peterson In Memory of Waldmar "Wally" Reinert Rink - David Laatsch The 2021-2022 State Officer Team assists at In Memory of Walter Pulvermacher - Jean Vanderploeg
Thank You For Your Continued Support of Agricultural Education and FFA!
the Wisconsin FFA Foundation summer Golf Outings.
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