Local FFA Officers Attend Sectional Leadership Workshop

            More than 300 FFA members from over 30 local FFA Chapters attended the Sectional Leadership Workshop at Beaver Dam High School in Beaver Dam, WI on September 22.  Delavan-Darien FFA Officers attended this, including President Garritt Venema, Vice President Alissa Goff, Treasurer Alisha Davis, Secretary Samantha Datka, Youth Advisor Kim Killoy, and Reporter David Hitz.

            “The workshops encourage FFA Members to set personal and chapter goals, develop leadership potential and motivate students to take advantage of many opportunities available tro them through the FFA,” said Chris Ritcher, Wisconsin FFA President.

            The FFA Sectional Leadership Workshop is designed to prepare local FFA chapter officers and members for leadership roles in their school’s for the upcoming year.  The 2003-2004 State FFA Officer Team planned and conducted the workshop with goals to encourage FFA members to develop leadership skills and to be fully prepared to serve their Chapters for the upcoming year. 

            The Wisconsin Association of FFA is comprised of over 255 local chapters preparing over 16,000 students for careers in agriculture.  FFA activities and award programs complement instruction in agriculture education by giving students practical experience in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes.  FFA’s mission is to develop its members potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education