“Supporting Leadership Opportunities and activities of the FFA and Agriculture Education”
NDND FFA FOUNDATION FFA FOUNDATION PO BOX 6022 BISMARCK, ND 58506
PO Box 6022 Bismarck, ND 58506 Spring Issue
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Chapters Celebrate FFA Week
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There are 77 Secondary Ag Education Programs in ND
There are over 4,500 FFA members in ND
ND has the largest percentage of high school students in FFA of any state.
139 ND FFA members earned their State Degree in 2011.
State officers and members of the Bismarck and New Salem FFA chapters with Governor Dalrymple as he signs the FFA Week Proclamation.
You Never Really w tgro It!
current & former OuFFA Spot members throughout
this issue, sporting their corduroy to honor National FFA Week.
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2012 Winter Leadership Conferences Nearly 1,000 FFA members attended the 2012 Winter Leadership Conferences in Bismarck in January. Students participated in leadership, etiquette, history, and goal setting workshops. Other highlights included the announcement of Beginning and Expansion SAE grant winners and the awarding of FFA jackets to deserving members through the Blue Jackets, Bright Futures program. Thanks to the Tom & Frances Leach Foundation, Nodak Mutual Insurance and Northland Ford for helping make this leadership conference one of the best. See page 14 for pictures.
Deputy Ag Commisioner, Bob Christman
ND FFA & You, Producing Futures INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Star Sponsors
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Sponsors Needed
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Winter CDEs
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Sponsors
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Blue jacket Sponsors
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SAE Grant Recipients
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A Note from President
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or over 80 years, production agriculture has been the foundation from which ND FFA attributes its outstanding legacy for developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among its over 4500 members. There is no better way to ensure this strong tradition continues than to enable the land to continue to produce our future. The Producing Futures program allows farmers, ranchers, and those in agribusiness to pledge their support to the ND FFA by making a production-based, tax-deductible donation. Greg and Marla Maddock of Maddock became the first to enroll in the Producing Futures program. Join these individuals who are Producing Futures for ND FFA: Greg & Marla Maddock, Robert Buckmier, David Kenner, Bryan Kenner, Paul Backstrom, Todd Buehler, Donnie & Stephanie Buckmier, Dorinda & Vaughn Zacharias, Prairie Nutrition Center (Jodi Woroniecki), Tom & Pam Schmid, Beth & Wayne Stenehjem, and Steve Zimmerman. See the enrollment form on page 11 or for information, contact your local FFA chapter, visit us at www.ndffafoundation.com and click Producing Futures, or call 701.224.8390.
Maddock FFA members present Greg and Marla Maddock with their Producing Futures field sign.
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Congratulations on your weddings Luke & Amanda Vangsness
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through
Sarah (Jorde) & Jeremy Carkuff Note: FFA suspenders and garter!
agricultural education.
ND FFA Foundation Board & Staff President: Bruce Bachmeier, Carrington Vice President: Missy Hansen, Carrington Treasurer: Steve Zimmerman, Bismarck Secretary: Kim Murphy, Williston Members: Aaron Anderson, Bismarck Michael Bahm, Mandan Jodi Boe, Golden Valley Preston Gilderhus, Oberon Amanda Huettl, Garrison/Max John Jacobson, Fargo Doug Leier, West Fargo Lynne Ostrem, Rugby Jeff Topp, Grace City Jenna Vculek, Crete Dr. Brent Young, NDSU Fargo Dorinda Zacharias, Kathryn Staff: Beth Bakke Stenehjem, Executive Director Tamra Maddock, Asst. Executive Director Joel Janke, Public Relations Officer www.ndffafoundation.com PO Box 6022 Bismarck, ND 58506 Phone: (701) 224-8390
Meet the 2012 Stars!
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hould your company be a Star Partner? The Star Partner Program allows companies to partner with Team Ag Ed. Members of Team Ag Ed include ND FFA Alumni, NDSU Ag Education, ND Farm Business Management, ND Post Secondary Agricultural Students (PAS), North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE), and the ND FFA. Star Partners gain exposure via all of these great organizations simply by partnering with the ND FFA Foundation. If your company should be a Star Partner, contact Beth or Tamra today.
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Sponsors Needed Happy New Year!
If you’d consider sponsoring any one of the following events, please call Beth at 701-224-8390.
Lakota FFA Hosts Drug & Alcohol Free Community Party
The Lakota FFA Chapter held their second drug and alcohol-free family fun New Year’s Eve Party where 257 members of the community attended. This project was funded by the Lakota Community Foundation, Alliance Pipeline, ND FFA Foundation, Enbridge Pipeline, and the Lakota FFA Chapter. Attendees enjoyed movies, video games, card games, bingo, wheel of fortune, and Plinko; $1400 in prizes were awarded at the event.
Congratulations, Danny!!!
State Convention Activities (June) Dairy Cattle Food Science & Tech Horse CDE Intermediate Ag Mech Nursery/Landscape Chorus T-shirts at SC
$200 partial $200 partial $300 partial $300 partial $200 partial $300 $4000
State Fair (July) $150 for each of the following areas: Grand Champion FFA Chapter Education Exhibits, Grand Champion FFA Chapter Ag Produce Exhibits $250 each for the following areas: Dairy Awards, Horse Awards, Poultry Awards, Rabbit Awards, District Leadership (September) Parliamentary Procedure $300 partial Greenhand Quiz $300 partial Officers of the Day $250 Job Interview $250 partial National Convention (November) $800 each for Dairy Cattle Selection, Floriculture, Horse Judging, Meats, Nursery, Quiz, Small Animal Care, Land Judging Teams $200 each for Dairy Cattle Showmanship, Chorus, Courtesy Corps, Science Fair, Talent, American Degree (per participant) $400 per chapter for National Chapter Awards Other sponsorships needed: Funds towards Winter Leadership Conferences, Washington Leadership Conference, scholarships for ag education majors, scholarships for production ag majors, scholarships for State Officers, Chapter Presidents’ Conference, Maddock Chapter Officer Retreat, SAE grant program, scholarship for DELTA (ag teachers training), Blue Jackets Bright Future program
Danny Bjertness of Kindred is the winner of the ND FFA License Plate Contest.
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2012 ND FFA Alumni & Foundation Auction Do you have an item you’d consider donating to the auction? Simply fill out and return the auction donation form below. All proceeds go to the ND FFA Foundation & ND FFA Alumni.
Auction Donation Form 2012 ND State Fair 11 A.M. Silent Auction- Magic Space Entry 2 P.M. Live Auction- All Seasons Theater Arena Minot, ND July 21, 2012 Please describe your auction donation in specific detail including any restrictions. Please provide expiration dates for certificates/ tickets. My FFA story began in my junior year in high school when our school started vocational agriculture. My advisor Mr. Vossler was my hero. I went to college and studied Agricultural Education and became the Vo Ag teacher and FFA Advisor at Berthold High School. Thirty one years later I retired having spent my entire career at Berthold High School. They were the best of times and gave me many fine memories. It was my privilege to be part of the lives of my students over the years. - Richard Debertin
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Estimated Retail Value: ___ We will ship to ND FFA Foundation by July 5 ___ We will bring to Auction Site by July 21, 11 A.M. ___ We will have available for pickup Donor/Organization
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(This is vital for sale bill listings, thank you notes and questions)
Contact Person:
Email: ______
Address: City: Phone:
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Please return completed form along with your brochure and other information to have your donation included in the auction sale bill. Send materials to: Beth Bakke Stenehjem, 909 Basin Avenue Bismarck, ND 58504 Phone number: 701-224-8390 FAX number: 701-224-8750
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State Winter Career Development Events
Ag Sales — 282 participants, 28 teams
Crops Judging — 208 participants, 53 teams
Top 5 Individuals: Dan Bjertness (Kindred, High Individual), David Leier (Napoleon), Bailey Bitz (Napoleon), Nicollette Bitz (Napoleon), Kayla Grimm (Max)
Top 5 individuals: Megan Jones (Fessenden/ Bowdon, High Individual), Ella Woroniecki (Hebron), Breanna Bregel (Carrington), Peter Henson (Carrington), Taylor DeMers (Rugby)
High Team Advancing to Nationals: Kindred FFA Chapter
High TeamAdvancing to Nationals: Carrington FFA Chapter
to the Winter CDE Award sponsors: Ag Sales: ND Post Secondary Ag Students Northern Plains Potato Growers Assn. Livestock: ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp ND Buffalo Assn.
Livestock Judging — 191 participants, 52 teams Top 5 Individuals: Klay Oland (Lisbon, High Individual), Garrett Becker (Minot), Seth Obritsch (Belfield), Ceph Dockter (Medina), Bailey Dockter (Medina) High Team Advancing to Nationals: Medina FFA Chapter
Crops Judging: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Crops Show: ND Winter Show Sponsors for 2nd-5th place Crops plaques: District 6 FFA
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FUN PHOTOS FROM WINTER CDE
Thanks to our Sponsors STAR PARTNERS: Distinguished Star ($25,000) Northland Ford
Three Star Partner ($9,250) CHS Foundation
Two Star Partner ($5,750) Dakota Plains Cooperative
One Star Partners ($2,750) Monsanto/DEKALB/ASGROW PROSEED ND Farmers Union Insurance Gold Sponsors ($1,000 or more) All FFA Members through their dues Ag Country Farm Credit Services Alliance Pipeline, Inc. BAKK Trust Basin Electric Power Cooperative Bayer CropScience
Robb Boyd Carhartt, Inc. Cavendish Farms, Inc. Cloverdale Foods Company Dakota Plains Cooperatives Farm Credit Services of Mandan Farm Credit Services of ND Joel & Lois Janke Land O' Lakes Foundation Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau Monsanto Nodak Mutual Insurance Company ND Ag in the Classroom ND Ag Products Utilization Commission ND Barley Council ND Corn Council ND Dept of Agriculture ND Farm Bureau ND Farmers Union ND FFA Alumni Association ND Game & Fish Department ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp. ND Soybean Council ND State Fair Association ND State University ND Winter Show Pride of Dakota Red River Farm Network Bryan & Janet Strom Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Williston State College Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias (Zacharias Ventures) Vance Zacharias Steve Zimmerman
Silver Sponsors ($400 -$999) ACME Electric Tool Crib Ken & Linda Astrup Mark Birdsall (Birdsall Grain) Bottineau FFA Chapter Butler Machinery Co., Minot Dale & Connie Carpentier Jesse & Stephanie Cook Coteau Properties Company Farm Service Agency - USDA Fireside Office Plus First International Bank & Trust Grain Millers Specialty Products Grain Millers Procurement Division Al & Peggy Gustin H. E. Everson Company Tom & Mary Holm Gregg Halvorson Butch & Diane Haugland Carol Jensen Bryan Kenner (BK Seeds) Roger, Jeanette & Erika Kenner Maddock FFA & Alumni Magic City Implement Midwest Dairy Assn. of ND Wade & Lynn Moser Napoleon FFA Mark & Raquel Nelson ND Assn. of Agriculture Educators ND Beef Commission ND Buffalo Association ND Grain Dealers Association ND Grain Growers Association ND Pork Council
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PRODUCING FUTURES DONORS: Honoring Maddock A. S Gibbens Chapter: Greg & Marla Maddock, Robert Buckmier, David Kenner, Bryan Kenner, Paul Backstrom, Todd Buehler, Donnie & Stephanie Buckmier, Tom & Pam Schmid
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Blue Jackets Bright Futures
Honoring Enderlin FFA Chapter: Dorinda & Vaughn Zacharias Honoring Hebron FFA Chapter: Prairie Nutrition Center (Jodi Woroniecki) Honoring Divide County FFA Chapter: Beth & Wayne Stenehjem Honoring Ray FFA Chapter: Steve Zimmerman Honoring Towner FFA Chapter: Tam & Rob Maddock
FFA MOTTO “Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve” Thanks, FFA
New Jacket, New Look, Bright Future!
This is Triple K Boogies Mr. Echo, the miniature stallion I purchased with the help of the SAE grant money I was awarded. I purchased him from Triple K Miniatures, home of many world champions. Triple K Boogies Mr. Echo is sired by Little Kings Boogie Buckaroo who is a multiworld champion; most of Boogies siblings and offspring also have world titles. Mr. Echo’s dam, Alamos Buck Echo Feverette, was not shown but her offspring are well-known in the show world and many other countries. There are currently six of her foals in five different countries, but I was lucky enough to have the opportuntiy to purchase this beautiful stallion. Thank you for choosing me as one of the recipients for the Expansion SAE grant. It is greatly appreciated and now I can start raising my own foals. Sincerely, Megan M Eichele
The Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program this year was again a success. At the 101 Greenhand Leadership Conference in Bismarck, 203 students received jackets, which were sponsored by over 100 individuals or companies. Some of the donors were former state officers or members – there were also jackets given in memory of a person who was an FFA member. The Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program began back in 2006 when 47 jackets were given away. Since then the program has grown by leaps and bounds and over 850 jackets have been given away. There were 230 students who applied for jackets this year – so we know there is still a need to have this program.
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The tremendous success of the Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program would not be possible without support from the following:
Anonymous FFA Member, Tim & Carol Aichele (Tim is advisor at Beulah); Ken & Linda Astrup (Ken received his Honorary American Degree in 2009); Mike and Margie Axt (Mike is current ag instructor); Bruce & Lynelle Bachmeier (Lynelle was state officer in 1982-83 & Bruce is member of Foundation board); Stuart Bakewell Memorial: Donors Linda Bakewell, Kristin Underhill, April Frieze; Ernest Bakke Memorial: Donor Shirley Bakke; Shirley Bakke; Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka & Joseph Bubulka, Beulah FFA Chapter; Eric & Nancy Bollingberg; Karl Bollingberg; Joan Braaten-Grabanski (state officer in 1982-83); Paul Brackelsberg (state officer in 1956-57); Caycee & Breanna Bregel; Chris Brossart; Tim Brown (former ag instructor); Kari Ann (Seeger) and Andy Buntrock (Kari Ann was state officer in 98-99); Harold Burley (state officer in 1956-57); Carrington FFA Chapter; Roger Christenson; Jesse & Stephanie Cook (Jesse was state officer in 2001-02); Dakota Specialty Milling; Richard & Rosemary Debertin (Richard was past advisor); Winston Dolve Memorial Fund donations from memorial fund and matched by Joe & Eileen Larson; Al Fettig (state officer in 1965-66 and former advisor); Michael Flath; David & Cheryl Flick; Adrian Fox Memorial: Donor Ken Fox; Ken Fox; Cody Freisz (state officer in 2007-08); Bruce Freitag; Mary Beth Gross; Al & Peggy Gustin; Aneica (Hafner) Behm (state officer in 198687); Gregg Halverson (state officer in 1966-67); Craig Hartsoch Memorial: Donor Marcia Hartsoch; Jill Hegland and Heidi Brandt Reiter (state officers in 2001Brian Schneider, Advisor Napoleon 02); Gary Hoffman; Harold Holte (past advisor); Darren & Kristin Hoyme (Darren was state officer in 88-89); Glen & Amanda Huettl (Glen is advisor in Garrison and Amanda is advisor in Max); Louis Jahner Memorial (Louis was a former Mott-Regent FFA officer): Donor Scott Wisness (ag teacher/FFA advisor in Watford City); Ed & JoAnn Jameson; Joel & Lois Janke (Joel is the past state advisor); Mike & Margie Janke; Carol Jenson; Chris Johnson; Glenna & Kolin Johnson,
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Mike & Lisa Johnston (Mike was a state officer in 1985-86); Myron Johs (past advisor in Lisbon); Maynard Krause (state officer in 1948-50); Henry Kucera in honor of Agriculture Biosystems and Engineering Dept at NDSU; Legume Logic (Richard Roland was past state officer in 1965-66 and past advisor); Joel & Linda Lemer (Joel is past advisor); Chelsey Lies Memorial: Donors Danny, Annie & Cody Lies; Robert Little; Cindy & Oscar Lundquist (Oscar was past advisor); Duane Lura; Tam (Livedalen) & Rob Maddock (Rob was state officer in 1991-92 and Tam was state officer 1993-95 and is Asst. Exec. Director of ND FFA Foundation); Maddock FFA; Marjorie Mafi; Frank Manderfeld Memorial (Frank was past advisor): Donor Mary Manderfeld Linehan (Mary was a state officer in 1984-85); Richard Matteson (state officer in 1972-73); McClusky FFA Alumni; Dennis Nikki Fideldy, Advisor Rugby McCoy; Bernard & Jean Meyer; Tammy Meyer (state officer in 1979-80); Kayla Miller; Minot FFA Alumni; Corey Morlock (state officer in 2001-02); Barbara Mueller Memorial: Donors Karen and Howard Van Bruggen and the Mueller Family; Larry Mueller; Ron Mueller (state officer in 197778); John & Pam Nagel (John was past state officer in 197071); Kevin & Kristen Nelson (Kevin was past advisor); Loel & Alma Nelson (Loel was former ag teacher); Larry & Tami Neubauer; ND Buffalo Association; ND Grain Growers Assn.; ND State Fair; Jason & Carrie Odenbach; Jay & Vangie Olson (Jay was state officer in 1969-70); Kristy (Jorde) & Hanson Olstad (Kristy was state officer in 1998-99); Dan Onchuck; Bill & Anne Ongstad (Bill was state officer in 196869); Don Paulson ; Bridgette (Rath) & Randy Readel (Bridgette was state officer in 1991-92); Arnie & Carol Kindred FFA member Nathan Stachler with parents Jeff Rethemeier (Arnie was state officer 1965-66); Keith & Denise and Wendi (Ag teacher) and Grandpa Dan Mizer. Rheault (Keith was state officer in 1972-73); Jason & Heather Rohr (Jason is past advisor); Rugby FFA Chapter; Richard Ruud (past advisor); Richard & Janet Sabol (Richard is past advisor); Rod Schaaf (state officer 1968-69); Leann Erickson Schafer (state officer in 1985-86); Mark Schmidt Memorial Fund (Mark was past advisor): Donors Edwin and Delorra Schmidt; Lori Schneider Memorial Fund: Donor Brian Schneider (advisor in Napoleon); Jennifer (Teigen) Schwind (state officer in 1996-97); Skiftun Farms (Larry & Scarlet Skiftun); Dorne Solberg (state officer in 1952-53); Dan Spellerberg (FFA advisor in Oakes); Wendi Stachler & Family (Wendi is advisor); Aaron Steckler (state officer in 2008-09); John & Gloria Steckler ; Delton Steele; Bob Strand (state officer in 1957-58); Gary Straquadine (former Executive Secretary of ND FFA); Michael Timmerman Memorial: Donors Rolla FFA Chapter; Kristi Tonnessen (current state officer); James and Sheryl Turbiville; Union Bank; Robert Vallie (state officer in 200809); Rick Vannett (advisor in Rugby); Doug & Linda Vannurden (Doug was Asst. State Supervisor for FFA); Leo Vossler (past state officer in 1944-45 and past advisor) Memorial: Donors Carla Vossler, Naomi & Dan Rodriquez; Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias Family, Enderlin Aaron & Jayme Walsh (Aaron was state officer in 2004-05, Jayme was a state officer in 2005-06); Dennis & Kathy Walsh (Dennis was state officer in 1976); Kevin Walsh; Rueben Weigelt; Jeff & Greta Whelan; Levi Wisness Memorial: Donors Scott Wisness (advisor in Watford City) & Milo and Julie Wisness; Dr. R. Brent & Karla Young (Brent is Ag Ed chair at NDSU); Steve Zimmerman (state officer in 1972-73 and state advisor)
Cargill Supports KHS Ag Program with $75,000 Donation As part of its longstanding commitment to support education, Cargill has donated $75,000 to build a new greenhouse for the Kindred High School agriculture program. The greenhouse will provide high school students with hands-on opportunities to learn about plant science and horticulture. The Kindred High School agriculture program is an integral part of the school district’s curriculum. “We know how valuable this agriculture program is to students in the community, and we’re proud to support their education,” said Tyler Schultz, commercial manager at Cargill’s grain and oilseed facility in West Fargo. “We are looking forward to helping build the greenhouse and making it a great resource for local students.” The donated funds will be used for the new greenhouse structure, costs for electricity, plumbing, shelving, watering system, and other greenhouse support items. Craig Kleven Instructor BSC
ND FFA Foundation Awards $2,000 in Tuition Scholarships for Farm Business Management Program The Bakk Trust has enabled the ND FFA Foundation to expand its programs to include helping new farmers or ranchers attain farm business education. This year’s recipients of the $500 tuition scholarships for Farm Business Management Programs were: Brandon Flynn from Bismarck Jeremy and Stacy Erdman from Lisbon Casey Peterson from Ellendale Stephen Breuer from Mooreton
Your Gift X 2? It’s easy to make your gift to the ND FFA Foundation worth twice as much. Simply ask your employer if they have a gift matching program for nonprofit organizations. Many companies have gone to an “Employee Matching” fund policy versus making donations to individual nonprofits. These companies have chosen to let you, their valued employee, decide where your company invests its charitable giving budget. Most employee matching programs work on the following premise: You choose to give to a nonprofit of your choice and your employer matches those funds up to a certain dollar amount. So ask your employer today about employee matching and how you can make your gift worth twice as much!
Producing Futures enrollment form. Producer/Donor Name(s): Address: City:
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Chapter:________________________________________________________________ Questions or concerns: Call Beth Bakke Stenehjem (701-224-8390) or Tam Maddock (701) 212-5235.
*Please mail this form to: Beth Bakke Stenehjem ND FFA Foundation PO Box 6022 Bismarck, ND 58506-6022
-----------------------------------------------------Students Receive SAE Grants In 2006, the ND FFA Foundation was fortunate enough to receive farmland from a trust set up by Fridjov Bakk over 20 years ago. With these funds generated from the farmland, the ND FFA Foundation Board had the task of trying to use the funds as wisely as possible for the good of FFA students in North Dakota. Among these funds are the Beginning SAE Grant awards, college scholarships for those going into production agriculture or agriculture education, tuition grants for those starting the ND Farm Business Management program, and Expansion SAE Grant awards. Bruce Bachmeier, ND FFA Foundation Board President, handed out the Beginning and Expansion SAE Grants at the Winter Leadership Conferences in Bismarck recently. Thirty-nine students received $750 each. The funds are to be used to begin or expand a student’s SAE program with special consideration for production agriculture. Beginning Grant Winners: Elizabeth Neshem (Berthold), LauraEllen Brendjord & Madison Klebe (Bottineau), Kyle Austin McGee (Bowman), Haley Koenig & Bailey Retzlaff (Carrington), Jayden Hansen (Garrison), Harleigh Thompson (Granville), Heiley Kallenbach & Megan Olson (Maddock), Gwen Scheresky & Brooke Schroeder (Max), Tanner Larson (Medina), Katelyn Horner & Angela Leier (Napoleon), Colbey Steeke
(Scranton), Tyrel Johnson & Fancy Reynolds (Stanley), Clay Jorgenson (Watford City) Expansion Grant Winners: Jesse Klebe (Bottineau), Mariah Brooks & Kit Miller (Bowman County), Megan Eichele & Megan Jones (Fessenden/Bowdon), Breanna Nehl & Martin Werner (Grant County), Ryan Twedt (Lakota), Cody Becker (Lisbon), Justin Johnson & Jaden Kallenbach (Maddock), Jacob Jacobson (Max), Ceph Dockter & Cheyenne Dockter (Medina), Justin Leier & Jessica Long (Napoleon), Travis Myers (Richland 44), Jordan McCoy (Rugby), Colby Hennessy (Stanley), Taylor Ketterling (Wishek)
Because of FFA week I'm going to share a story. As freshmen we get introduced to SAE, mine being beef. I started with 8 bred x heifers. The following year I paid my loan back with calves. The next two years I added cattle and kept heifers. 2005 I bought my first two purebred Simmentals. I kept adding heifers every year to this purebred herd bringing me to today. I now have over 70 purebred cows and 20 bulls. Thanks to this SAE and FFA I was able to find what my passion is. FFA gives the opportunity to experience new things and learn about yourself. :) AJ Blohm (Beulah FFA alum)
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Sponsors (Cont.) ND Stockmen’s Association ND Wheat Commission Northern Plains Potato Growers Bill & Annie Ongstad Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Parshall FFA Chapter Pfizer Animal Health Pioneer Hi-Bred International R.D. Offutt Company RDO Equipment Co. Bridgette & Randy Readel Ron & DeAnn Schmidt Family Charlie Sorenson Syngenta Cereals, David Boehm Titan Machinery US Bancorp Foundation Viterra/Dakota Growers Pasta Wahpeton FFA Wahpeton FFA Alumni West Plains Implement
Bronze Sponsors ($100$399) Agassiz Seed & Supply Alerus Financial Rich & Renae Amundson Aaron Anderson Elvin & Mary Anderson Anderson Equipment in Ross Michael Anderson Jessica Anderson Ruhland Nicholas & Joyce Andre Floyd Askim Associated Milk Producers Mike & Marjorie Axt Bruce & Lynelle Bachmeier Donald Bahl Bruce Bakewell Shirley Bakke Christine Behm Rau Belfield FFA Chapter Matthew & Amy Benz Berthold FFA Chapter Beulah FFA Chapter Beulah FFA Alumni Bis-Man Tractors & Equipment Bismarck Bobcat Hockey Curt & Joan Bjertness Mike Bjertness BNI Coal Ltd. Bobcat Company, Bismarck Karl Bollingberg Kurt Bollingberg Bowman County FFA Alumni Joan Braaten-Grabanski Douglas Brahee Joel & Susan Brandvold Breanna Bregel Brown's Farm - Gabe, Shelly, & Paul Brown
Tim Brown KariAnn (Seeger) & Andrew Buntrock Harold Burley Butler Machinery Co., Fargo Canadian Pacific Railway Company Cannonball FFA Alumni Capital Trophy Cargill Sweeteners, Inc. Kenton & Marnie Carlson Larry Carlson Carrington FFA & FFA Alumni Case New Holland Chesak Seed House Robert & Linda Chilson Roger Christenson Citizens State Bank, Finley Comfort Inn & Comfort Suites, Bismarck Dakota Agronomy Partners Dakota Community Bank Dakota Wizards Leonard Dalzell Kyle & Betsy Debertin Dickinson Chamber of Commerce Erica Disrud Althoff Divide County FFA Chapter Barbara & Mark Domek Dow AgroSciences Foundation Drake FFA Chapter William Drummond Chris & Amy Duchsherer Ducks Unlimited Doug & Sandy Dukart Chad & Julie Ellingson (Ellingson Angus) Farmers Union Insurance, Rugby Ben Farner Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapter Fessenden Coop. Assn. Al Fettig Robert Foertsch Gavin & Helen Foss (Foss Trenching & Excavating) Kenneth Fox Al Fettig Bruce Freitag Cody Friesz Rick & Paulette Frith Garrison FFA Alumni Garrison FFA Chapter Garrison State Bank and Trust Giant Snacks Allen & Pat Giese Hilary & Sara Gietzen (Gietzen’s Sheep Shearing) Shane & Brenda Goettle Grant County FFA Chapter Granville FFA William Gray Jared & Brandie Hagert Curtis & Robert Hagert Levi Hall Noah Hall Larry J. Halvorson Rick & Kathleen Halvorson Jory & Melissa Hansen Armen & Connie Hanson Jim & Jody Hauge Hebron FFA Chapter Jill Hegland Michael Heilman Brooks Hetle Dale Hoerauf
Mark & Sandy Holkup Harold Holte Mark Hovland Darren & Kristin Hoyme Hubbard Feeds Glen & Amanda Huettl Hurdsfield Grain ING Intermountain Stihl - SD Interstate/Monsanto Seed Company Jerry & Connie Iverson David Jacobson James Valley Grain Elevator Ed & JoAnn Jameson Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Jamestown Implement Mike & Margie Janke Chris Johnson (C & S Farms) Glenna & Kolin Johnson Mike & Lisa Johnston Myron Johs Dennis & Doris Just Curt Kenner Kindred FFA & Alumni Blaine Kotasek Maynard Krause Howard & Audrey Lahlum Lake Region Grain/CHS Lakewide Machinery Lakota FFA Chapter LaMoure Feed & Seed Larimore FFA Chapter Eileen Larson Larson Grain Company Kevin & Karen Law Lisbon FFA Alumni Dwight Leier Sidney Lerfald Lisbon FFA Chapter Bob Little Michael Lucy Cynthia & Oscar Lundquist M & S Concessions Will & Jerilyn MacDonald Randy & Susan Mairs Mike Martin McClusky FFA Chapter McClusky FFA Alumni McCone Foods Dennis McCoy MDU Resources Foundation Medina FFA Chapter Sonia & Leroy Meehl Bernard & Jean Meyer Tammy Meyer Milk Producers of ND Kayla Miller Minnesota Timberwolves Minot Chamber of Commerce Minot FFA Chapter Minot FFA Alumni Jeff Missling MN Select Sires Lane Moellenkamp Dean Moos Judy Moss Ron Mueller John & Pam Nagel (Circle Y Farms) NAPA of Garrison Clint Nelson (Dakota Tube & Steel) Marlow Nelson Larry & Tami Neubauer
Lonnie Nickel Paul Nilson Jeremy & Amy Norby ND Agri-Women ND Association of Fairs ND Association of REC’s ND Assn. of Telecommunications Coop. ND Department of Agriculture ND Grape Growers Assn. ND Grocers Assn. ND Implement Dealers ND Mill and Elevator ND PAS ND Veterinary Medical Association ND Weed Control Association NoDak Supply, Bottineau Northern Canola Growers Assn. Northern Pulse Growers Association Oakes/Sargent Central FFA Oakes/Sargent Central FFA Alumni Kristy & Hanson Olstad Dan Onchuck Organic Crop Improvement Assn. Otter Tail Power Company Donald and Jean Paulson Pearce & Durick, Attorneys at Law Wes & Kathy Pepple Deb & Kelly Perhus Walter Piehl Pifer's Livestock Marketing The Pizza Corner Prairie Knights Casino Praxair of Bismarck Premier Pulses International RCC Western Stores RDO Equipment, Bismarck Levi Reese Arnie & Carol Rethemeier James Retterath Richland 44 FFA Chapter Naomi & Dan Rodriquez Jason & Heather Rohr Richard Roland (Legume Logic) Rolla FFA Chapter Romsdal Brothers - Fran, Bob & Stu (Central Sales) Troy & Jane Rosenau Rugby FFA Chapter S & J Hardware, Garrison Leann Schafer Kurtis Schaff Gary & Theresa (Mueller) Scheibelhut Warren & Michal Schlecht Lucas Schmaltz Howard Schmid Brian Schneider Scranton FFA Chapter Select Inn Shepherds Hill at the Cross Roads Charles Shortridge Shotwell Floral and Greenhouse Ervin Simonson Jim & Sandra Simonson Dorne Solberg Bob Spangelo - Bank of Glen Ullin Dan Spellerberg St. John FFA Wendi Stachler & Family Glenn & Rodin Stastny, Schaeffer Oil Delton & Lori Steele Stockmen's Supply
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Gary & Alyson Straquadine John and Gloria Steckler Steve & Cindy Strege David & Denise Swanson SunPrairie Grain Alan Svangstu Kevin Teigen Tioga FFA Tires Plus - Lundeen Family Beverly & Leland Tong Jeff & Jan Topp Towner FFA Chapter Towner FFA Alumni Tractor Supply Co. Trinidad Benham Corp. Jerry and Judy Tuhy James & Sheryl Turbiville Turtle Lake/Mercer FFA Chapter Richard Unkenholz James E Unterseher US Bank, Farm Ranch & Timber Management US Durum Growers Assn. Ashley Vangsness Sam & Jan Vangsness Rick Vannett Doug & Linda Vannurden Velva FFA Chapter Wahpeton Ace Hardware Wallwork Rent a Car Aaron & Jayme Walsh Dennis & Kathy Walsh Terry Wanzek (TMT Farms) Wells Fargo Bank Milo & Julie Wisness Whiting Oil and Gas William F. White, Jr. & Sharon White Williston Chamber of Commerce Williston FFA Chapter Scott Wisness Donn Yatskis Dr. R. Brent & Karla Young
Contributing Sponsors (up to $100) 7N Simmental Ranch Anonymous FFA member Marilyn & Ole Aarsvold Tim & Carol Aichele Brian & Janice Albers Paul Anderson, Victoria Seed & Processing Area I Soil Conservation District Area II Soil Conservation District Area III Soil Conservation District Area IV Soil Conservation District Area V Soil Conservation District Bob Bachmeier Judge & Suzie Barth
1 Roger Beaver Michael Beeson Aneica Behm Belfield FFA Keith & Lynda Berger William Bertram Best Western Doublewood Inn Rodney Bischoff, Jr. Bismarck FFA Bismarck Tire Center Jim Blomberg Eric & Nancy Bollingberg Robert Boone Paul Brackelsberg Heidi Brandt Reiter Ruben Brenner Ron & Karen Broderson Chris & Jennie Brossart Jeannine (Lovas) Bryant Joseph & Crystal (Bettenhausen) Bubulka Butcher Block Meats Bob & Debbie Campos Cenex of Drake Center FFA Central Valley Bean Co-op Chesak Seed House Roger & Kari Christenson Marlen & Bev Coleman Corwin Churchill Appliance Cowboy Rope Art Virgil & Sheryl Dagman Dakota Awards Dakota Mounts Dakota Specialty Milling Dakota Steel Art Dakota Tube & Steel Richard & Rosemary Debertin Dickinson FFA Chapter Katie & Stuart Dilse Wayne Ditmer Allen & Diane Dockter Donut Hole Drake FFA Chapter Bruce Due James & Julie Dunnigan LaDonna Elhardt Rolf & Esther Erickson Delbert Eszlinger Donavon Evashenko Expressway Inn, Bismarck Expressway Suites, Fargo FARRMS Tim & Julie Farrell Chad & Heather Feiring Kelly & Todd Finke Michael Flath Cheryl Flick William Fritz Charles & Cheryl Funk Great Plains Agronomics Mary Beth Gross Gregg Halverson Tom & Leola Hanson Marcia Hartsoch Curtis Hegg Hettinger FFA Chapter Harvey & Joyce Hirning Gary & Elaine Hoffman David Holkup Kenton & Bobby Jo Holle Toby and Ellen Huber
PAGE Julie & Duane Hummel Maynard Iverson Ted Johnson Arnold Jordan Jesse Jordan Ricky & Karen Just Gene Kaseman Craig Kleven Henry Kucera Clinton B. Larson Perry & Brenda Laub Joel & Linda Lemer Mary Linehan Lemmon Junior Livestock Danny, Annie & Cody Lies Ed & Sharon Loraas Duane Lura M&M Sausage M&W Beef Packers Rob & Tam Maddock Marjorie Mafi Mandan Veterinary Clinic Richard Matteson Rueben Mayer Medora Foundation Jerry & Jackie Migler Mills Fleet Farm Minnesota Twins Minot Welding Co. Lane Moellenkamp Corey Morlock David & Patricia Mueller Ron Mueller Kim & Lee Murphy Gordon & Darlene Nelson Kevin & Kristen Nelson Loel & Alma Nelson Leonard & Lois Neubauer Newman Signs Nitro-Green Trees & Lawn Care Northern Plains Equipment, Mandan Jason & Carrie Odenbach Paul Oehlke Allen Olson Jay & Vangie Olson Sidney Olson Clifford & Marilyn Orgaard James Ostlie Frank & Ruby Page Donald Paulson Craig & Diane Pausch Phat Brothers Bakery/Donut Hole Mike & Alecia Pretzer Promiseland Farms Alan & Julie Qual Railway Credit Union Ramkota Inn Keith & Denise Rheault Sean Rinkenberger Kenneth Rostad Roughrider Harley Davidson Michael & Darla Rufer Richard Ruud Richard & Janet Sabol Rod Schaaf Chris & Ronda Schauer Gunhild Schmidt John Schultz Donald Schwartz Jennifer (Teigen) & Ed Schwind Scranton FFA Alumni Skiftun Farms Raymond Skorheim
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Ron Smithberg South McHenry Soil Conservation District Verne Spengler Aaron Steckler Carlyle Stenberg Stockmen's Supply West Bob Strand Arlyn Sukut Mike & Gail Swan Taft Elevator, Div. of Rahr Malting Co Harvey Tallackson Tracy Tebben Jeff Teubner David & Frances Thompson Kristi Tonnessen The Toy Farmer The Union Bank Robert Vallie Karen and Howard Van Bruggen Karen Vossler Ken & Tammy Votava Lyle & Pat Warner Rueben Weigelt William F. Welander Bill & Janet Well Gary Wendel Western Veterinary Clinic Jeffrey & Greta Whelan Ron & Sheila Willardsen Wishek FFA Chapter
WATCH for us @ upcoming events:
June 4-8 ND State FFA Convention June 11-13 State Officer BLASTOFF June 18-22 NLCSO for State Officers July 20-28 ND State Fair July 21 FFA Alumni/Foundation Auction August 8-11 Professional Development Conference
2012 WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
In Honor of Our Friends & Loved Ones Jessica Schwab Memorial: Donors Lori & David Schwab Ernie Bakke Memorial: Donors Dale Erickson, Shelly Martel, Beth & Wayne Stenehjem, LeRoy & Coleen Sorenson & Family, Butch & Diane Haugland, Jen Laabs & Mark Myers, John & Shelly Johnson & Family, Amber & Michael Phelan, Steve & Marlene Schimelfenig & Family, Tim & Carrie Krause & Jacob, Spencer & Judy Legaard, Hal & Sheila Peterson, Oscar & Cindy Lundquist, John & Anne Zetocha & Family, Kurt & Laurie Guenther & Family, Herb & Diane Carpenter, Joel & Lois Janke, Carol Jensen, Linda Bakewell, Kristin Underhill, April Frieze, Red River Farm Network, Dorothy & Daryn Smith, Don Hagen, Jeanne Laabs, Shirley Bakke, Jim Reistad, Elaine Leininger, Ron and Laurie Rauschenberger, Brian Schneider, Jerry VandeWalle, Errol & Marcene Thvedt, Randy & Beth Christmann, Linda & Al Kuntz & Family, Harry & Kathy Hawken, Ken & Linda Astrup, Val & Paul Aarsvold, Curtis & Leann Hall & Sons, Joel & Amber Hanson, Tom & Shannon Bogren, Al & Lois Riveland, Corky & Peggy Titus, Al Stenehjem, Pat Brown, Steve & Kim Stenehjem, Jerry and Joan Wettlaufer Barbara Mueller Memorial: Donors Larry Mueller, Ron Mueller, Teresa Scheibelhut, David Mueller, Karen & Howard Van Bruggen Leo Vossler Memorial: Donors Karen Vossler, Brent & Glenda Vossler, Gordon & Darlene Nelson, Carla Vossler, Naomi & Dan Rodriquez Regina (Jean) Artz Memorial: Donors Curtis & Leann Hall, Zach Hall, Noah Hall, Ian Hall, & Levi Hall Stuart Bakewell Memorial: Donors Linda Bakewell, Kristin Underhill, & April Frieze Winston Dolve Memorial: Donor Eileen Larson Adrian Fox Memorial: Donor Kenneth Fox Ann Fox Memorial: Donor Kenneth Fox Mark Schmidt Memorial: Donors Edwin & Dellora Schmidt Lorie Schneider Memorial: Donor Brian Schneider Bob Stenehjem Memorial: Donors Doug & Linda Vannurden, Beth & Wayne Stenehjem, Nels & Kathy (Zentz) Peterson, Jordan & Rachel Peterson, Joshua & Amy (Nolan) Peterson, Jared & Laura (Juelfs) Peterson, Joseph Peterson & Jessica Afman, Jerry & Joan Wettlaufer Michael Timmerman Memorial: Donor Rolla FFA Chapter In honor of Kristi Tonnessen: Donors Pam & Terry Tonnessen Becky Wald Memorial: Donor Gary Wald In Honor of Agribusiness Biosystems & Engineering at NDSU: Donor Henry Kucera Judy Bialka Memorial: Donors Tim & Marilyn (Artz) Backman Charles Boese Memorial: Donors Beth & Wayne Stenehjem Carl Eckstrom Memorial: Donor Don Schwartz Jeremy Femling Memorial: Anonymous Donor Douglas Fisk Memorial: Donor Don Schwartz Craig Hartsoch Memorial Fund: Donor Marcia Hartsoch Louis Joyner Memorial: Donor Scott Wisness Chelsey Lies Memorial: Donors Danny, Annie & Cody Lies Frank Manderfeld Memorial: Donor Mary Linehan Calvin Steeke Memorial: Donors Aaron Anderson, Beth & Wayne Stenehjem In Honor of William F. Welander: Donor Bill Well Levi Wisness Memorial: Donors Scott Wisness and Milo & Julie Wisness Robyn Essler Memorial: Anonymous Donor
Calvin Steeke
Charles Boese
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STATE FFA CONVENTION AGENDA
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Come join us for the adventure that is the State FFA Convention! You are welcome to attend any of the sessions during the State FFA Convention in Fargo on the campus of NDSU. All sessions are in Bentson/Bunker Fieldhouse June 4-8, 2012 Monday
7:00 PM Kick Off Session
Tuesday
7:00 PM 1st Conv. Session
Wednesday
9:00 CAREER FAIR SETUP 10:00 AM 2nd Conv. Session 1:15 PM 3rd Conv. Session 5:00 PM PARENTS/SPONSORS’ BANQUET at Memorial Union in the Prairie Room 7:00 PM 4th Conv. Session
Thursday
9:15 AM 5th Conv. Session 1:00 PM 6th Conv. Session 7:15 PM 7th Conv. Session
Friday
8:00 AM Final Conv. Session
We’ll be there, will you???
A Note from the President On behalf of the ND FFA Foundation board of directors, I would like to send a special thank you to our newest star partners being Northland Ford Dealers, Dakota Plains Cooperative, Proseed, and ND Farmers Union Insurance. I would also like to thank the many other new and existing sponsors who allow the FFA Foundation to function. This past winter was sure a nice change from the previous. The struggles of former years from the weather did not affect those traveling to the different events this past winter. Many of us experienced many firsts this past winter judging season, which included: livestock judging outside in the sun with temps. around 70, sitting outside on the sidewalk waiting for awards, or enjoying a lunch outside. Congratulations to all of the FFA members that
exhibited champion grain samples at the Winter Show and those that competed in the Winter Career Development Events and for the proficiency award finalists. I always enjoy reading and hearing about the many successes and accomplishments of the FFA members throughout the year. Keep up the good work! FFA members, please remember to thank the many individuals who have helped you become successful and those that have helped you achieve your goals. I look forward in seeing many of you at state convention in June. Please contact the foundation office or me with any ideas or questions about the ND FFA Foundation.
Bruce Bachmeier
Monsanto’s “America's Farmers Grow Communities” Program Awards Funds to Finley-Sharon FFA Chapter The America's Farmers Grow Communities program sponsored by Monsanto awarded $2500 to the Finley-Sharon FFA, giving the chapter the opportunity to help improve props in the Centennial Park mini golf course, aid in re-landscaping the front of their school, and help their local Wildlife Club fund one of many projects. Monies awarded will also help chapter members fund meals for families at the Congratulations to the 2012 Ronald MacDonald House in Fargo. FFA Alumni Raffle Winners
2011 Polaris 500 Sportsmen – Gerry Leadbetter, Finley 30-06 Savage Rifle with scope – Jessie Rieger, Walcott 5 Piece Milwaukee 18 Volt Tool Set – Jake Mairs, Lisbon 12 Gauge Bonelli Nova Shotgun – Nathan Richter, Beulah RCA 42” Flat Screen TV - Tim Semler, Willow City RCA 32” Flat Screen TV – Dan Schlecht, Bismarck Ruger 10-22 Rifle with Scope and Case – Lee Widdel, Minot Medora Weekend for 2 – Ryan Christianson, Fargo $100 Cash - Chis Oyen, Beulah $100 Cash – Diana Dillon, New Leipzig $100 Cash – Darren Suchy, Mandan $100 Cash – Steve Seidler, Garrison Carhartt Jacket – Bernard Wittman, Bowbells
Thank you, sponsors!
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