STEVENS POINT - Liz Schroeder and Ainsley Krueger, of the Albany FFA Chapter, attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held on Jan. 10 and Jan. 11 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point. Over 460 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers participated.
The Half-Time Leadership Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around the state the opportunity to set goals and prepare for the second half of their year of service in their local FFA chapters. FFA members attended workshops focused on leadership and personal development, membership and chapter development, and opportunities in FFA. They learned about preparing for FFA events and getting involved in community service. In addition, the 2013-14 National FFA Officer team was in attendance to work with the students. These officers are from six different states and travel the year representing the National FFA Organization.
This year's leadership conference was designed and conducted by the 2013-14 Wisconsin State FFA Officers. The theme of the conference was "Jump into the Lead."
FFA advisors were also busy during the weekend as they attended training sessions in the areas of Meat Animal Quality Assurance, the Agricultural Career Network and agricultural education in the community. Teachers were also involved in the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators board meetings and committee meetings.
The Wisconsin Association of FFA, comprised of 250 local chapters in high schools across the state, prepares over 19,000 students for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA activities and 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 premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The Half-Time Leadership Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around the state the opportunity to set goals and prepare for the second half of their year of service in their local FFA chapters. FFA members attended workshops focused on leadership and personal development, membership and chapter development, and opportunities in FFA. They learned about preparing for FFA events and getting involved in community service. In addition, the 2013-14 National FFA Officer team was in attendance to work with the students. These officers are from six different states and travel the year representing the National FFA Organization.
This year's leadership conference was designed and conducted by the 2013-14 Wisconsin State FFA Officers. The theme of the conference was "Jump into the Lead."
FFA advisors were also busy during the weekend as they attended training sessions in the areas of Meat Animal Quality Assurance, the Agricultural Career Network and agricultural education in the community. Teachers were also involved in the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators board meetings and committee meetings.
The Wisconsin Association of FFA, comprised of 250 local chapters in high schools across the state, prepares over 19,000 students for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA activities and 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 premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
