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Wisconsin
FFA State Convention
June 10th - 12th, 2003
The Alliant Energy Center in Madison
This year’s convention had many activities planned such as tours
of different nearby locations such as The Henry Villas Zoo and the Nevin
Fish Hatchery. There were workshops to educate and help motivate FFA
members. The state speaking contest is also held during the convention.
Categories for speaking range from speaking the FFA Creed to a quiz bowl.
This year’s state officers were interviewed and took a candidate exam.
Two finalists from each section were chosen then the 2003-2004 officer
team was announced. FFA members performed on the FFA Talent Stage located
in the LifeWork Expo on Wednesday, June 12th. This was a chance to show
others some of the talents FFA members’ posses. At the Life Work Expo
there were souvenirs and FFA supplies for sale and 2003 FFA Agriscience
Fair. Chapters also competed for the 2003 Chapter Spirit Stick Award. The
chapter with the most participation and enthusiasm wins this award. From
the Delavan-Darien FFA chapter Ben Killoy, James Maronde received the
State FFA Degree, Ben Killoy received a gold proficiency in Grain
Production and Fiber and Oil Crop, Heather Hopkins received a gold
proficiency in Sheep production, and Garritt Venema received a gold
proficiency in Ag Mech Design and Fabrication. For more information
about the 2003 State Convention go to Wisconsin FFA
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