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Sectional Information - Section Three
Nick Palkowski - Parlimentarian
Cochrane-Foutain City FFA Chapter - Section 3
npalkowski@wisconsinffa.org
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The Countdown
Apr. 30, 2008
Only 41 days to the Wisconsin State FFA Convention!!!
April 1st
Mar. 25, 2008
There is no fooling around that this day is an important one. All of the following are due on April 1st.
- Opening/Closing Ceremonies Registration
- Ag Marketing Plan Registration
- Ag Issues Registration
- Ag Communication Registration
- Honorary State Degree and Distinguished Service Awards Applications
- Registration for non-qualifying State CDE's
- Corrected State FFA Degrees
Be sure to hurry up and get those in the mail.
19,000 Members
Mar. 25, 2008
What has the FFA done for you? Has it allowed you to pursue a passion? Has it given you new skills that have allowed you to grow as a person? Or how about have the time of your life while getting the chance to meet all kinds of fun and exciting people? Now don't you think everyone should have this opportunity?
The Wisconsin Association of FFA has set its state membership goal at 19,000 members. In order to accomplish this we need the help of each and every one of you. Find your friends and classmates or go up to that shy kid in your class and encourage them to join this organization that might just change their life.
Our membership deadline is fast approaching. April 1st is when the final supplemental rosters are due for the 2007-2008 year. Get out there and recruit so at state convention we can proudly announce that the WI FFA membership stands at 19,000!!
Fill up on Success
Mar. 25, 2008
Check out the G.A.S. Station on the home page of the website. The Guide to the Activities of the State is there to help 'FUEL' your chapter!
It focuses on four main areas of chapter development:
*Membership Recruitment
*Fundraising
*Community Service
*Promotional Ideas
Take a look at what Wisconsin chapters have done in their own communities and submitted to share with everyone! Your chapter can also submit any ideas to share!
FUEL YOUR CHAPTER'S SUCCESS FROM THE G.A.S. STATION!
Featured CDE - Ag Marketing Plan
Mar. 25, 2008
"Got milk?"... "Beef, Its whats for dinner"..."Built Ford tough." I am sure you have heard these once or twice before. These or other marketing ploys are every where.
Do you think you have what it takes to successfully market a business or product. Well, then grab a couple friends and sign up for the Ag Marketing Plan contest.
This contest will take place at state convention and was designed to give students the opportunity to learn about marketing skills while potentially helping out a local community business. For further rules visit http://www.wisconsinffa.org/files/05-form-MarketingPlan.pdf.
The entry deadline is April 1st and is limited to the first 10 teams so be sure to sign up soon
Inspiration for the Week
Mar. 18, 2008
"If you're big enough for your dream, your dream isn't big enough for you."
- Erwin Raphael McManus
The school year is winding down and if you are like me I know many of you are starting to think about what next year will be like. You are excited about a new chance or opportunity. For all of us there will be an element of change, whether it is a new class, moving to a new school or going to college and starting a new life.
This is the perfect time to look at your dreams and plans for the future. Don't be afraid to make them lofty because true success doesn't happen when you reach a small goal, it happens in the pursuit of a large one.
Sauk Prairie Banquet
Mar. 18, 2008
I would like to thank Sauk Prairie for inviting me to their banquet. I had a great time hearing about all of your members accomplishments this year. Congratulations to the new officers and good luck in the upcoming year to all the members. Remember learn to lead and you'll succeed.
Arcadia Banquet
Mar. 18, 2008
It is official the banquet season has started. I would like to thank the Arcadia FFA for putting on an outstanding banquet. Congratulations to all the members on your achievements and good luck to the new chapter officers.
Janesville CDE
Mar. 18, 2008
It is that time of year again!! Career Development Contests are underway. I was at the Janesville CDE this past weekend and got the chance to meet many members eager to test their skills and see just how they stake up against their fellow FFA members.
Congratulations to those of you that qualified for the state competition at the end of April and keep studying.
Those of you that were not there this weekend you still have many more opportunities to give one of the judging contests a try. Just talk to your advisor to find the contest for you.
National Ag Week-March 16th-22nd
Mar. 10, 2008
Do you know what industry generates more than $51.5 billion to the Wisconsin economy? How about almost 420,000 jobs, which is 12% of Wisconsin's workforce!!! Of course the answer is agriculture.
Next week is the start of National Ag Week, a week dedicated to the industry that allows us to live. What are you planning to do to show your support to this incredible industry?
National Ag Day will be March 20th. Every year National Ag Day occurs of the first day of spring and is the pinnacle of National Ag Week which was created to honor agriculture for providing safe, abundant and affordable products, a strong economy, a source of renewable energy, and a world of job opportunities. Visit www.agday.org for more information and ideas for activities to promote the industry that feeds us all.
www.agday.org
Washington Leadership Conference
Mar. 10, 2008
Will you be there when 2,300 FFA members converge on our nation's capitol? Will you be there when 11,000 hours community service are dedicated to help those less fortunate? Will you be there when the sun goes down and the night tour of Washington, D.C. begins? Will you be there when FFA members become authentic leaders?
In the Summer of 2008 over 2,300 FFA members will travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the National FFA Organization's Washington Leadership Conference. Their focus will be to take their leadership skills to the highest level by learning to solve local problems; learning to build relationships; developing their character and living to serve.
Located in our nation's capitol, the Washington Leadership Conference is a five-day event that trains FFA members to make a positive impact in their school, local community, state and country. The conference focuses on the following areas:
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Living with Character
Developing an attitude for Serving Others
The capstone event of the Washington Leadership Conference is a civic engagement activity, which takes leadership and service learning to new standards. Partnered with the Mid Atlantic Gleaning Network, participants glean food for Washington area food banks and shelters. In the past two years, WLC participants have dedicated over 23,000 hours of service to the Washington, D.C. area.
For Registration please visit:
http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.WLCRegistration
Banquets
Mar. 10, 2008
I have just updated my banquet schedule for the rest of the year. Please check to make sure your banquet is on there. If it is not there then I dont have it on my schedule so if you would like me to attend your banquet or other event. Just send me an email at npalkowski@wisconsinffa.org and I would be happy to put it on my schedule.
Sectional T-Shirt
Mar. 05, 2008
If you would like a Section 3 tshirt. Contact your advisor and place an order. Orders are due by Friday, March 7th. Tshirts cost $10. For the designs look at the menu to your right.
Sectional Speaking Results
Mar. 03, 2008
The results are in from the Section 3 Speaking contest. All participants did an outstanding job and you should be proud of the steps you made in building your communication skills.
Congratulations to those advancing on to state. Those individuals are:
Job Interview - Marissa Baecker, C-FC
Creed - Michelle Pehler, C-FC
Extemporanious - Jacob Kafer, C-FC
Discussion Meet - Paul Olson, Black River Falls
Prepared - Amy Schmidtknecht, C-FC
Parliamentary Procedure - C-FC: Kelly
Palkowski, Nathan Brandt, Mitch Kramer,
Joy Pehler, Michelle Pehler, Jake
Rolbiecki, Faith Pronschinske
Quiz Bowl - C-FC: Alexis Baker, Katlin
Tollefson, Erin Pronschinske, Nick Pehler,
Becca Bagniewski
Good luck at State!
FFA T-Shirt Contest
Jan. 31, 2008
The t-shirt design contest is open to any FFA chapter member or FFA Alumni member. The purpose of this contest is to design the t-shirt that will be available for purchase for the State FFA Convention.
Rules:
• Contestant must use appropriate language and images on the design
• Contestant must design a front and back design for a shirt
• Shirt color must be designated as a part of the design including a maximum of two colors front and back
• Contestant must use the current state FFA theme "Living With Passion - Serving With Pride"
• Designs are encouraged to be saved electronically for ease of processing the shirts when the winner is selected
• Designs must be respectful of not altering the FFA emblem in any way. This includes reshaping the emblem, or having design items touching the emblem.
Entries can be either emailed or mailed. Again, electronic copies are
preferred, but not required.
Entries can be sent to:
Sauk Prairie High School
Attn: Troy Talford
105 Ninth Street
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Or talfotr@staff.saukpr.k12.wi.us
The winner of this contest will receive $100 check to be given to the FFA chapter with the winning design.
Entry deadline: March 1, 2008
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