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"I serve to help the future generations of agriculturalists find their abilities to 'Rise Up and Stand Out' in their daily lives. FFA helps in reaching this goal by promoting premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through ag education." ** Caleb Green, Alumni Council Section 2 "I truly enjoy working with the variety of people on the council, all with different ideas and ways, yet all committed to the same mission of supporting FFA students to make a difference and help them grow in leadership and life skills." ** Cindi Freidhof, Alumni Council Section 7 "The students are who inspire me to live a better tomorrow. Serving students as an Alumni leader is rewarding on many levels. Helping them to achieve their goals is heartwarming." ** Bobbi Jo Kunz, Alumni Council Section 6

"I have been fortunate to volunteer and work with some of the most dynamic, inspirational and motivational people, many of them that have an important thing in common: FFA. I want to do all within my means to continue to support and help provide great opportunities for the future of agriculture education in our state and nation." ** Janet Schneider, Foundation Vice President "Serving on the FFA Foundation Board is an investment in our future. The FFA members of today ARE our future. Helping them with the resources they need to learn and do should be a priority to us all." ** Tom Bressner, Foundation Director "It is an honor to serve on the Wisconsin FFA Foundation Board as I believe FFA will help ensure the longevity of our food supply and develop future leaders." ** Jessie Kreke, Foundation Director

Message from Rudy Kaderly, Alumni Council President

Some of my fondest memories are exhibiting at the local dairy shows and competing in dairy judging. Much of my success was due to the help of my ag instructor and the many local dairymen who coached and invited us onto their farms: from someone who took a few seconds to show me how to correctly hold a show halter, to a clipping demonstration at an evening meeting.

Many people donated money so that our judging team could compete at different contests. Other donations were given toward a scholarship so that I could attend college.

Little did I realize the huge impact they would make in my life. As FFA did for me, FFA continues today to change the lives of the thousands of our many members throughout Wisconsin. Please enjoy these stories of our State FFA Alumni members showing the many ways there are to advocate for FFA.

Thank you for your continuing support of the Wisconsin FFA. Stay Forever Blue!

In Memory of John Anderson: Michael & Patricia Knoll In Memory of Floyd & Betty Doering: Barbara & George Groshek In Memory of Ruth Elmer: Philip & Carol Peterson In Memory of Erv Flesch: Brett & Natalie M. Killion In Memory of Lowell Gjermo: Philip & Carol Peterson In Memory of Tony Haen: Mariellen Haen In Memory of Victoria Harter: Kenneth Harter In Memory of Victoria Harter: Bonnie Jean Peterson In Honor of Jeff Hicken: BJ Chrisler In Memory of Nancy (Carroll) Maurina: William Maurina In Memory of Bethany Rieth: Section 8 FFA Alumni Affiliates Honors & Memorials

Top Honors! Our very own Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association was the recipient of the Outstanding State Association Award at the National FFA Convention last fall — No. 1 in the country!