ND FFA Roughrider Supported by the State Board for Career & Technical Education
Call to Convention!
by Jodie Boe, State President
Fellow FFA members, it’s time. It’s time for the biggest and best week of the year, NORTH DAKOTA STATE FFA CONVENTION! This year’s convention promises to be a week full of opportunities, fun, friendship, and most importantly, leadership. Our theme this year is “I Believe”, and I truly believe that the best and brightest will be at NDSU to compete in the numerous State CDEs. I also believe that there will be a great deal of fun to be had throughout the week, during performances like Deuces Wild, Music on Wheels and 32 Below! We will have a special guest in attendance National Eastern Region Vice President Ken Quick, a fundraiser for Farm Rescue, and the election of your 2012-2013 State FFA Officer team! We hope that all of you are able to join us during this exciting week and wish the best of luck to everyone, no matter if you’re competing or just participating. I challenge all of you to take full advantage of this action packed week and hope that some of the excitement from the convention will be taken back to your home chapters and communities. This is your time to shine, North Dakota FFA. Make the most of it! I believe, we believe, we are ND FFA!
Volume 28: Issue 1 May 2012
Special points of interest: 2012 State Convention Schedule Banquet Review Winter CDE Winter Leadership Conference State Convention Entertainment
Inside this issue:
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Farm Chores Allowed
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Banquet Review
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Winter CDE’s
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2012 State Convention Entertain-
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Winter Leadership Conference
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State Convention Schedule
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Farm Chores are Allowed
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by Preston Gilderhus, State Secretary
How would you like to be told that you can’t help your parents on the farm? That it would be illegal for you to operate a grain truck, tractor, combine, or other farm machinery, even though you have a driver’s license? How about that you couldn’t feed or take care of your farm’s animals? That is what these proposed child labor laws would have done. Starting in the fall of 2011, the Department of Labor had introduced new child labor regulations that would have restricted what children could do on the farm. The provisions would have restricted any child under the age of 18 from doing any work “in the storing, marketing, and transporting of farm product raw materials.” That would mean children would not have been able to operate any power- driven equipment. The rules would have prohibited work in “country grain elevators, grain bins, silos, feed lots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and livestock auctions.” These rules would have gotten rid of the exceptions for family farms, FFA, and 4-H. This would mean children under the age of 16 and would not have be able to perform such tasks for their Supervised Agricultural Experience program or for 4-H projects. Another provision for those under 16 was working above six feet from the ground. That would eliminate most ladders. In the situations of animals, children would not have been able to “inflict pain on an animal.” This would include putting a halter on an animal to show it at a fair.
After much disagreement from agricultural organizations, such as the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Department of Labor revised the rules to include the exception of children on their parents’ farm. This still limited a majority of children to help out on the farm. Kids would still not have been allowed to help on neighboring farms or a farm where the parents do not own the entire farm. (i.e., if a grandparent was to partially own the farm with the parent). These regulations would have been the downfall of family farming. Working on the farm as a child develops great work ethic, appreciation for the land, and understanding of where our food and clothing come from. The agricultural community firmly disapproved these laws; and after thousands of letters, emails, and conversations with the United States government, the proposed laws were withdrawn from consideration. This is why we need advocates of agriculture. Government needs to realize that we, as members of the agricultural community, will stand up for our beliefs, morals, and rights to continue our duties as providers of agricultural products to the nation and the world. Let’s take this example as motivation to make a difference in our state and national government. Remind them how important family farming is to you and how working on a farm affected your outlook on life.
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Banquet Review by Cody Folden, NW Region VP The 2011-12 state officer team went from Lakota down to Bowman County, up to Divide County and down to Wahpeton. With each officer going to 7 to 10 banquets, we saw many degrees, proficiencies, and awards handed out along the way. I, personally, shed some tears and I barely know some of you. It is great to see every chapter that has a banquet, have their town and sponsors supporting them for the last time in this academic year. I absolutely love the food at every banquet I have been to. We have good times at banquets, but let’s not forget about the hard work of your advisors, the members, and anyone else who helps put the banquet on. Without you this wouldn’t be possible. We wouldn’t get to come to towns and represent the state office if it wasn’t for you. Thank you FFA members, advisors, and guests, for making this banquet season very special.
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Winter CDE’s
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by Daniel Deck, State Parliamentarian
After hundreds of miles and a lot of early Saturday mornings, the winter judging season has come to a close. Thanks to a rather mild winter, the livestock judgers had a lot less frozen fingers, noses, and toes. I think many of the advisors and coordinators of local contests were also extremely grateful for the nice winter. For me, the season started out at one of the largest local contests in the state, and I am, of course, talking about the Little International at the NDSU Campus in Fargo. It is always nice to see teams from both North Dakota and Minnesota compete in these events. I would like to thank the Little “I” coordinators for hosting another great contest. After that, it was a blur of small, local contests. From Wyndmere to Beulah and Napoleon to Rugby, and everywhere in between, the state officers had somewhere to be every weekend.
Finally, a whole winter’s worth of preparation had to be put to use during the state contest at our new venue in Minot. From what I observed, members and advisors alike were pleased with the move to Minot. It showed that most were curious about the change as this year was one of ND FFA’s largest Winter CDE events ever. Here are some numbers to prove it. Ag Sales: had 182 individuals and 28 teams participating., Crops Judging had 208 individuals and 53 teams participating and Livestock Judging had 191 individuals and 52 teams competing.
led his team to a first place victory. Other high individuals in the Ag Sales contest were: 2nd, David Leier (Napoleon); 3rd, Bailey Bitz (Napoleon); 4th, Nicollette Bitz (Napoleon); and 5th, Kayla Grimm (Max). The High Individual for the Livestock Judging contest was Klay Oland from Lisbon and the High Team was Medina. The other high individuals were: 2nd, Garrett Becker (Minot); 3rd, Seth Obritsch (Belfield); 4th, Ceph Dockter (Medina); and 5th, Bailey Dockter (Medina). Finally, the High Individual for the Crops Judging Contest was Megan Jones from Fessenden-Bowdon and the As for the winners and those high team was from Carrington. Other teams who will represent our state at the high individuals were: 2nd, Ella WoroNational FFA Convention in Indianapolis niecki (Hebron); 3rd, Breanna Bregel next fall, a lot of participants had an appe- (Carrington); 4th, Peter Henson tite for Baby Bison, but only 3 were able (Carrington); and 5th, Taylor DeMers to take the prestigious trophies home. Dan (Rugby). Congratulations to all high indiBjertness from Kindred was the High In- viduals and teams, and good luck to the dividual in the Ag Sales contest, and he teams representing ND at Nationals.
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2012 Convention Entertainment by Kristi Tonnessen, SE Region VP We are officially less than one month from the 2012 North Dakota State FFA Convention! As your state staff and state officers continue to work hard to put together all of the loose ends, I would like to take the time to introduce all of you to this year’s convention entertainment line up.
with ND FFA. This very attractive group of men combine their original music with songs of their favorite artists; artists who we all know and love. Just like the dueling pianos group, 32 Below has performed all across the country. As stated on their website, “Come hear, come see…32 Below: Where Country and Rock Collide.” It is also listed on their website for June 5, On Monday night to help kick off the conven2012, “North Dakota State FFA—Private.” Remember, tion, the musical entertainment group, Deuces Wild, will it is just that: a PRIVATE show! Only registered memhave Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse in pure laughter. This bers, advisors, and guests will be allowed to enjoy the group performed for North Dakota FFA a couple years remarkable music of 32 Below! ago, and is back by popular demand! For those of you who didn’t get to see them before, they are a pair of self We will all recover from a great first two nights -taught pianists from Minnesota who perform with a of convention just in time for some karaoke! We will mix of comedy and music. Everything from classic rock have the traditional karaoke at the NDSU Memorial to country to rap and show-tunes, Dave and Ted perUnion on Wednesday night. Don’t form it all. This type of performance is commonly be afraid to bellow out the lyrics found on the stages of Las Vegas. Take it from someone to your favorite songs or sign up who saw Deuces Wild when they were in Fargo a few with a group of friends! Hit up the years ago: be at the Fieldhouse by 7 pm on Monday, Union on June 6th! th June 4 to be completely enticed by this hilarious and extremely talented duo! Tuesday night, we will be rocking with 32 Below. These North Dakota boys will be right at home
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Convention Entertainment cont. As if three nights of incredible activities and performances aren’t enough, Thursday night we will dance to Dude Walker’s “Music on Wheels”. We all love a great dance, and Thursday night is sure to be a splendid time!
“Where Country and Rock Collide”
We have some outstanding performances and activities lined up for this year’s convention! Get out of that small dorm room, grab your friends, meet new friends and have a memorable convention, but remember to make good decisions and don’t do anything you wouldn’t want Grandma to know about! To quote Mama T (my mother), “Someone is always watching you.”
32 Below
See you in Fargo for Convention 2012!!
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Winter Leadership Conferences Another year has gone by and another Winter Leadership Conference has been recorded into the books. The 360, 212, and the new and improved 101 conferences were held on January 7-8th at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. Packed full of leadership workshops, great banquet food, and a little bit of booty shaking made these conferences a great experience for new and seasoned FFA members. The 101 conference was revamped with a new title to welcome members of any grade instead of just “Greendhands”. The 212 conference was open to those who have completed
their Greenhand Degree, seeking to improve their leadership skills, and was put on by past national FFA officers. The 360 conference was a great experience for the older members to broaden their horizons. The night of January 7th was full of great, clean fun. A kick off banquet was in session to award members for their efforts and also for the 101 attendees to put their newly learned table manners to use. After the banquet, a dance was held for members to unwind, meet new friends, and to show off some skills on the dance floor. The final day of conferences was to conclude sessions.
by Taylor Friesz, SW Region VP
All-in-all, the conferences were a great success and a good way for members to meet new friends and gain skills for their future expeditions. I hope to see all of you guys at state convention and remember, to stay safe! Funding for the Leadership Conferences was provided by :
*Northland Ford *Tom & Frances Leach Foundation *Nodak Mutual Insurance Company
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2012 State Convention Schedule Monday, June 4 11:00 am ~ 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
3:30 pm 4:00 ~ 5:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 ~ 6:15 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm
8:30 pm
9:00 pm 11:15 pm 11:45 pm
Registration ~ Bentson Bunker Field House (BBFH) Prepared Public Speaking CDE Preliminary Round ~ Memorial Union (MU) Meadow & Lark Rooms Quiz Event Written Exam ~ MU Great Room Delegate Chairpersons & Delegate Advisors’ Meeting ~ Convention Hall, Room 29 Agri-Science Fair ~ Bentson Bunker Field House (South Lobby) Chorus Organization and Rehearsal ~ Chorus ~ Music Education Building ~ Room 122 State Officer Candidate Meeting ~ Convention Hall ~ Room 29 Courtesy Corps Orientation ~ Convention Hall Foyer Dinner ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Officer Screening Committee ~ MU ~ Mandan Room (for Committee Members Only) Kickoff Session ~ Convention Hall ~ State Secretary ~ Preston Gilderhus ~ Presiding “Deuces Wild” Musical Entertainment Announcements Advanced Ag Mechanics Written Test ~ Ag Engineering Room 223 Horse Judging Test ~ MU Great Room Talent Auditions ~Convention Hall Stage Screening Committee First Round ~ Memorial Union ~ Continental Lounge & Mandan Room Advisors’ Meeting ~ MU Prairie Rose Room Mandatory Dorm Floor Meetings ~ Residence Halls Everyone in sleeping quarters
Tuesday, June 5 6:30 ~ 8:15 am 8:00 am
8:30 am 9:00 am
Breakfast ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Officer Candidate Interviews ~ Memorial Union, Mandan Room Advanced Agricultural Mechanics CDE ~ Agricultural Engineering Room 223 Dairy Cattle CDE ~ Shepperd Arena Demonstration ~ FLC413B Dairy Cattle Handlers ~ Shepperd Arena Extemporaneous Speaking Preliminary Round ~ MU Meadow & Lark Rooms Chorus Rehearsal ~ Music Education Building (MEB) 122
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Volume 28: Issue 1 Tuesday, June 5 cont. 9:30 am
11:00 am ~ 1:15 pm 12:30 pm 1:15 pm 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 4:30 ~ 6:15 pm 6:45 pm
8:00 ~ 10:30 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 ~ 11:30 pm
Delegate Orientation Session ~ Convention Hall ~ State President ~Jodi Boe ~ Presiding Delegate Roll Call ~ State Secretary Challenge to the Delegates ~ State President Your Job As Delegates ~ State Advisor, Steve Zimmerman Lunch ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Officer Candidate Interviews ~ MU, Mandan Room Food Science & Technology CDE ~ MU Great Room Chorus Rehearsal ~ MEB Room 122 Delegate Committee Work continues (if needed) Leadership Workshops ~ Convention Hall ~ Celebrity Apprentice ~ ND Ag Ed Style ~ NDSU Ag Ed Staff Small Animal Care CDE ~ Sudro Hall Room 24 Delegate Committee Chairs & Advisors’ Meeting ~ Convention Hall (BBFH) Room 29 Dinner ~ Residence Dining Hall ~ RDC First Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ State President Presiding ~ Jodi Boe Reflections ~ Shanna Fetch, Carrington FFA Presentation of Colors ~ Maddock FFA Chapter National Anthem ~ State FFA Chorus Welcome from Honored Guests: ~ Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley ~ NDSU ~ ND Dept of Career and Technical Education ~ Riley Kleven ~ President NDPAS ~ Kenneth Quick ~ National FFA Eastern Region VP Chartering of New Chapters NE Region Vice President~ Wyatt Bachmeier ~ Retiring Address ~“ Carpe Diem” AWARDS ~ SAE Account Book , Food for America, Prepared /Extemporaneous Speaking first round results Officer Candidate Introductions Closing Ceremony Written Tests for ~ Basic & Intermediate Ag Mechanics ~ Ag Engineering Room 223 Written Tests for Nursery/Landscape ~ MU ~ Thundar’s Den Officer Candidate Interviews~ MU Mandan Room Dance ~ “32 Below”
Wednesday, June 6 6:30 ~ 8:15 am 8:00 am
8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am
11:00 am ~ 1:15 pm 12:30 pm 12:45 pm
1:15 pm
Breakfast ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Floriculture CDE ~ Loftsgard Atrium Officer Candidate Interviews ~ MU Mandan Room Intermediate Ag Mechanics CDE ~ Ag Eng. Room 223 Horse Selection & Evaluation CDE ~ Shepperd Arena Quiz Event ~ Semi ~Final Round ~ Convention Stage Career Show Begins Prepared & Extemporaneous Public Speaking ~ Final Round ~ MU Century Theater/Meadow & Lark Room Second Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ SW Region Vice President ~ Taylor Friesz ~ Presiding Opening Ceremony Reflections ~ Jacob Engelter, New Salem FFA Chapter SE Region Vice President ~ Kristi Tonnessen ~ Retiring Address ~ “Life’s a Dance” AWARDS ~ Superior Chapter ~ Delegate Roll Call ~ Committee Reports ~ New Business Closing Ceremony Lunch ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Milk Quality & Dairy Foods Event ~ Ladd Hall 107 Chorus Rehearsal ~ Convention Hall Nursery/Landscape CDE ~ Loftsgard Atrium Creed Speaking ~ MU Peace Garden Room Third Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ NW Region Vice President ~ Cody Folden ~ Presiding ~ Parents Day ~ Opening Ceremony Reflections ~ Charles Steinberger, Kenmare FFA Chapter State Secretary ~ Preston Gilderhus ~ Retiring Address ~ “Timewise” State FFA Chorus AWARDS ~ Extemporaneous & Prepared Public Speaking Kenneth Quick~ 2011~12 National FFA Eastern Region VP State FFA Degree Ceremony ~ Presentation of Charms
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Wednesday, June 6 cont. (E = Entrepreneurship & P = Placement) Proficiency Awards Section A ~ Equine Science ~ E ~ Ag Processing ~ E/P ~ Ag Services ~ E/P ~ Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance ~ P ~ Ag Sales ~ P ~ Equine Science ~ P ~ Diversified Horticulture ~ E/P ~ Ag Communications ~ E/P FFA Alumni Special Recognitions AWARDS ~ Reporter, Secretary, Treasurer
4:30 pm 4:30 ~ 6:15 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Proficiency Awards Section B ~ Diversified Crop Production ~ P ~ Wildlife Production & Management ~ E/P ~ Fruit Production ~ E/P ~ Home and/or Community Development ~ E/P ~ Outdoor Recreation ~ E/P ~ Specialty Animal Production & Care ~ E/P ~ Small Animal Production and Care ~ E/P ~ Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication ~ E/P Closing Ceremony Chorus Rehearsal ~ Music Education Bldg Room 122 Dinner for Others ~ Residence Dining Center ~ RDC Parents’ & Sponsors’ Reception/Dinner ~ Memorial Union, Plains Room Fourth Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ State Parliamentarian ~ Daniel Deck ~ Presiding Opening Ceremony Welcome ~ President ~ Jodi Boe Reflections ~ Brian Anderson, Harvey FFA State FFA Chorus Introduction of American Degree Candidates Star Ceremonies ~ Recognition of the State Star Farmer, Star Of Agribusiness, Star of Ag Placement and Star of Agriscience National Officer ~ Kenneth Quick ~ 2011~12 National FFA Eastern Region VP (E = Entrepreneurship & P = Placement) Proficiency Awards Section C ~ Beef Production ~ P ~ Sheep Production ~ E/P ~ Environ. Science & Nat. Resource Mgmt. ~ E/P ~ Swine Production ~ E ~ Dairy Production ~ E ~ Beef Production ~ E ~ Dairy Production ~ P ~ Diversified Agricultural Production ~ E/P ~ Poultry Production ~ E/P FFA Foundation Sponsor Recognition ~ Foundation President Bruce Bachmeier Proficiency Awards Section D ~ Forage Production ~ E/P ~ Agriscience Research ~ Animal Systems ~ Specialty Crop Production ~ E/P ~ Agriscience Research ~ Integrated Systems ~ Ag Education ~ E/P
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Volume 28: Issue 1 Wednesday, June 6 cont. ~ Agriscience Research ~ Plant Systems ~ Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production ~ E/P ~ Diversified Livestock Production ~ E ~ Goat Production ~ E /P
9:00 pm 9:00 ~ 11:30 pm 11:45 pm
Proficiency Awards Section E ~ Grain Production ~ E ~ Turf Grass Management ~ E/P ~ Diversified Crop Production ~ E ~ Grain Production ~ P ~ Veterinary Medicine ~ E/P ~ Vegetable Production ~ E/P ~ Swine Production ~ P ~ Food Science and Technology ~ E/P ~ Forest Management & Products ~ P Closing Ceremony Officer Candidate Interviews ~ Memorial Union Mandan Room Karaoke: MU Lounge Everyone in sleeping quarters
Thursday, June 7 6:30 ~ 8:15 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am
11:00 am ~ 1:15 pm 12:30 pm
1:00 pm
4:30 ~ 6:15 pm 5:00 pm 5:45 pm
Breakfast ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Meats Evaluation & Tech CDE ~ Sheppard Arena Basic Ag Mech CDE ~ Ag Engineering Room 223 Quiz Final Round ~ Convention Stage Chorus Rehearsal Fifth Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ SE Region Vice President~Kristi Tonnessen ~ Presiding Opening Ceremony Reflections ~ McKenna Thompson, Granville FFA Chapter State Parliamentarian ~ Daniel Deck ~ Retiring Address ~ “Speak Up” ~ Delegate Roll Call ~ Screening Committee Report ~ Nomination Speeches AWARDS ~ Dairy Foods, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Handlers, Nursery/Landscape, Floriculture, Food Science & Technology Closing Ceremony Lunch ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Farm Management CDE ~ MU ~ Plains Room Ag Communications CDE ~ MU ~ Century Theater Job Interview CDE ~ MU ~ Great Room Sixth Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ State Secretary ~ Preston Gilderhus~ Presiding Reflections ~ Justin Zahradka, Park River FFA Chapter SW Vice President ~ Taylor Friesz ~ Retiring Address ~ “The Experience” AWARDS ~ Agriculture Mechanics CDE’s (Intermediate & Advanced), Creed, Demonstration, Quiz, SAC & Horse Delegate Roll Call New Business Closing Ceremony Dinner ~ Residence Dining Center ~ RDC Honoree and Guest Reception and Dinner ~ MU ~Arikara State FFA Talent Review ~ Convention Hall
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Thursday, June 7 cont. 7:15 pm
9:00 ~ 11:30 pm 11:45 pm
Seventh Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ NE Vice President ~ Wyatt Bachmeier ~ Presiding Reflections ~ Stephanie Gross, Napoleon FFA Chapter NW Vice President ~ Cody Folden ~ Retiring Address ~ “Don’t Look Back” State FFA Chorus Honorary Degree Ceremony AWARDS ~ Achievement, Leadership, Appreciation & Service Awards FFA Creed Presentation Closing Ceremony Dance ~ “Music on Wheels “ Everyone in sleeping quarters
Friday, June 8 6:30 ~ 8:15 am 8:00 am
11:30 am ~1:30 pm 11:30 pm ~2:20 pm
Breakfast ~ Residence Dining Center (RDC) Final Convention Session ~ Convention Hall ~ State Secretary ~ Preston Gilderhus ~ Presiding Opening Ceremony Reflections ~ Alex Grosser, Kenmare FFA Chapter Delegate Roll Call 2012-2013 ~ President Election AWARDS ~ Basic Ag Mechanics & Ag Mech Sweepstakes State President ~ Jodi Boe ~Retiring Address ~ “Don’t Be Afraid to Make a Mistake” 2012-2013 ~ Secretary Election AWARDS ~ Ag Communications, Meats, Job Interview & Farm Business Management Final Committee Reports 2012-2013 ~ Region Vice President Elections 2012 ND FFA Competitive Teams Parade 2012-2013 Nominations for Parliamentarian 2012-2013 Parliamentarian Election AWARDS ~ Talent, Courtesy Corps Year in Review Installation of New Officers Presentation of Past State Officer Pins Closing Ceremony New State Officers’ Meeting ~Convention Hall Room 203 Dormitory Check Out
Kenneth Quick ~ 2011~12 National FFA Eastern Region VP
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Farm Rescue Fundraiser
by Wyatt Bachmeier, NE Region VP
This year at state convention, our North Dakota State FFA Association has decided to do a fundraiser for Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is a non-profit organization that plants and harvests crops for family farmers that have been affected by an illness, injury, and/or a natural disaster (For more information about Farm Rescue check out http farmrescue.org/). These folks have been a big help to several North Dakota farmers who needed it to have a productive year, and Farm Rescue needs volunteers, sponsors, and individual donors to continue their efforts. Therefore, during the Thursday night dance, the North Dakota FFA State Officers will be putting on a dollar dance in which all proceeds will be used to support the Farm Rescue cause. Please make sure to bring some dollar bills to the dance on Thursday for the opportunity to dance with the State Officer team.
North Dakota FFA Association
FFA Mission….
Career & Technical Education 600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 270 Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
“The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premiere leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education”.
Phone: 701-328-3185 Fax: 701-328-1255 E-mail: Supervisor, Ag Education Steve Zimmerman: szimmerm@nd.gov Assistant Supervisor, Ag Education Aaron Anderson: aaronanderson@nd.gov
FFA Motto….
Administrative Assistant, Ag Education: Beth Allen: ballen@nd.gov
“Learning To Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living To Serve”.
website: NDFFA.org
Upcoming Events…….
June 4-8 July 20 July 21 July 21 July 20-29 August 2 August 3-4
ND State FFA Convention-Fargo State Tractor Driving Contest-Minot FFA Alumni Auction-Minot FFA Alumni and Foundation Meeting-Minot State Fair-Minot State Land Judging Chapter Officer Retreat—Maddock