Missouri FFA Convention87th Annual

April 16-17, 2015MU Hearnes Center | Columbia

WELCOME

2014-2015 STATE FFA OFFICERS

The 87th Annual State FFA Convention of the Missouri FFA Association is a special event to reward and recognize the hard work and achievements of FFA members.

FFA members are the future of the diverse and ever-changing industry of agriculture. Our convention theme this year is “Show-Me Opportunity, Discover Success.” We encourage each of you to be confident in your abilities, wear your Official Dress with pride while representing your school and community, and take advantage of each Opportunity to Discover Success, not only in this organization, but also in life.

Check out State FFA Convention results on the State FFA Media Page at http://agebb.missouri.edu/news/moffaconv/

Front Row (L-R) Samantha Marre, Elsberry; Libby Martin, California (1st Vice President); Morgan Walkup, East Buchanan; and Kelsey Elbel, Holden.

Middle Row (L-R) Abrea Mizer, Marshall (Past President); Ally Hultgren, Willard; Claire Silvers, El Dorado Springs; Yia Yang, Wheaton; Shaylee Wallace, Branson; and Nora Faris, Concordia (Secretary).

Back Row (L-R) Brandon Bothwell, Chillicothe; Jaret Holden, Summersville; Carson Priddle, Doniphan; Cole Edwards, Salisbury (President); Jack Davis, Farmington; Paul Shanks, Belle; and Brock Larson, Newtown-Harris.

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FFA IN MISSOURI

GENERAL INFORMATION

The FFA is a national organization of, by and for students enrolled in Agricultural Education. It was organized in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928 and is an integral part of the program of career education in agriculture in the public schools. The Missouri FFA Association was organized and elected its first officers on May 4, 1928. The state charter was issued by the National Office in 1929. In 2014, the national membership was more than 610,240 students in 7,665 chapters. The current Missouri FFA membership is 25,829 in 338 chapters.

The Missouri FFA Association holds its convention in April each year. More than 8,000 FFA members take part in leadership development activities, Career Development Events, award programs, and convention sessions. Participants also include adults representing industry; the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; NWMSU; MSU; school officials; the press; parents; and guests.

The State FFA Officers plan and conduct the convention sessions, including the business meetings, award programs, entertainment and inspirational activities. The 676 delegates, two from each chapter, transact all business.

Supervision of Convention and Career Development EventsThe Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education staff of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education assist in the planning and supervision of the convention and competitions. These staff members, along with the State FFA Officers, form the State FFA Executive Committee:

Leon Busdieker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Advisor

Keith Dietzschold, District Supervisor…………………….State Executive Secretary

Marie Davis, District Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Executive Treasurer

Lisa Evans, District Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Executive Committee

David Higgins, District Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Executive Committee

Steven Rogers, District Supervisor………………………State Executive Committee

Valerie Harris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant

Kathy Siebert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Assistant

Registration / Information Desk – The information desk, located near the East Entrance door, will be open at all times. Staff can provide information and directions for various activities. An advisor from each chapter should register and indicate the number of FFA members and guests in attendance from their chapter.

Parking – Use the parking lots on the east side of the Hearnes Center

Sponsors and Guests – Please check in at the registration/ information desk for directions and seating.

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Delegates – The two delegates from each chapter should register on the floor of the auditorium prior to the delegate session. (See page 7)

FFA Career Show – Exhibits are provided by businesses and organizations for educational purposes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. FFA members and guests are encouraged to visit these exhibits.

News Media Office – Representatives of the news media may obtain information about all convention activities and competition results at the pressroom backstage. Check at the Registration/Information Desk for directions or assistance. The convention media website is: http://agebb.missouri.edu/news/moffaconv/.

Food Service/Court – Beverages, pizza, hamburgers and sandwiches are available at the refreshment stands located on the Main Concourse.

FFA Book Display – The first-place Scrapbook, Secretary’s Book, Treasurer’s Book and Supervised Agricultural Experience Record Books from each of the FFA Areas in the state are on display in the north corridor of the East Entrance.

FFA Apparel Booth – The Mizzou FFA Alumni Chapter is sponsoring a booth offering FFA items. The booth will be at the main concourse on Thursday and part of the FFA Career Show from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau – The Registration/Information Desk located just inside the East Entrance will be providing informational packets about Columbia. They will gladly assist you with information regarding restaurant locations and other Columbia attractions

State FFA Chorus – The State FFA Chorus is under the direction of Beth Dampf, Jefferson City, Mo., and Cathie Lowrey, Princeton, Mo. Chorus members belong to FFA chapters throughout Missouri and were chosen on the basis of individual applications. The chorus holds rehearsals and performs as part of the Friday afternoon and evening sessions.

Courtesy Corps and Ushers – Volunteer groups from various chapters serve in this capacity, with supervision by postsecondary agriculture students.

Operation of Career Development Events – The MU Agricultural Education faculty and staff coordinate the Career Development Events and results. Those participating include Dr. Bryan Garton, Dr. Anna Ball, Dr. Tracy Kitchel, Dr. Jon Simonsen, Dr. John Tummons, Mr. Ron Scheiderer, Carol Swaim, and Sandra Kaiser.

MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources faculty members from various departments conduct the Career Development Events under the direction of Dr. Thomas L. Payne, Vice Chancellor and Dean; and Dr. Bryan Garton, Associate Dean for Academic Programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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GUEST SPEAKERFirst General Session – Thursday, 2:30 p.m.

Richard Fordyce, Director of Agriculture, Jefferson City, Missouri

Richard Fordyce, a fourth-generation Missouri farmer from Bethany was named Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture in December 2013 by Governor Jay Nixon. Fordyce has held leadership roles in agriculture on the local, state and national levels for more than 20 years. Since 2008, he has served as chairman of the Missouri State Soil & Water Districts Commission.

Fordyce received the 2012 Soil Conservationist of the Year award from the Conservation Federation of Missouri. He has held leadership positions with the Harrison County Farm Bureau, including serving as its president from 1993 to 2010, and has been involved on various boards and committees of the Missouri Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Other organizations that Fordyce has held leadership positions in include the National Biodiesel Board, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow, University of Missouri Extension and the Northwest Missouri State Fair. He is also one of only three directors from Missouri on the United Soybean Board.

He has served his community as a member of the South Harrison R-II School Board, on the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission, on the Sherman Township board of trustees, and on the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Fordyce also has served on advisory groups to Cong. Sam Graves and former U.S. Senators Kit Bond and Jim Talent.

Fordyce and his wife, Renee, grow soybeans and corn as well as raise beef cattle on the family farm in Harrison County.

The Missouri Agribusiness Academy program began in 1987. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the program provides 30 Missouri high

school sophomores a chance to explore the vast agribusiness resources of our state. Academy members are selected through a competitive written application and oral interview process. The main objective of the Missouri Agribusiness Academy is to provide an opportunity for students to view various facets of agriculture, visit agribusinesses, and meet leaders in agriculture, government and education. Other objectives are to aid students with communication skills and personal development. Through participation in the academy, students will be able to view firsthand the many career opportunities available in agriculture and to plan their future career goals. The FFA members who are nominated to be a part of this academy will be recognized Thursday afternoon.

MISSOURI AGRIBUSINESS ACADEMY

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GUEST SPEAKER

First General Session – Thursday, 2:30 p.m.

Victoria Maloch, National FFA Secretary, Emerson FFA –Emerson, Arkansas

"While all of my ribbons weren't blue, much more of a rainbow of colors actually, the skills I learned were invaluable," she said.

Maloch was elected to the 2014-15 National FFA Officer team as national secretary at the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo.

Originally from Emerson, Ark., and an agricultural business and pre-law major at the University of Arkansas, Maloch is a member of Chi Omega Sorority, active on the student

alumni board, in Collegiate FFA, with Collegiate Farm Bureau and is a Volunteer Action Center Literacy mentor.

As a student at Emerson High School in Columbia County Ark., she served as Arkansas FFA Association president, chapter president and secretary. Within FFA, she was the Star Chapter Farmer, state prepared public speaking winner and chairman of the state parliamentary procedure team among other great accomplishments.

Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas, Maloch plans to combine her love of talking and politics with her passion for agriculture by focusing on agricultural policy or agricultural lobbying as well as legislation regarding hunger and food insecurity. She would also like to serve as an elected official.

"As a national officer, I want to cultivate a passion for our organization and show members they too can have an impact on others, as long as they are placing the focus on other people instead of themselves," she said. "There could be no greater accomplishment than serving as the catalyst for students, lifting them up and turning their spark for FFA into a fire for them to share."

During her year of service Maloch hopes to encourage a more active and diverse membership and inspire passion for the organization in members.

Are you TAGGED to Teach Ag? (Attendance by INVITATION ONLY)

1 p.m. , Friday, April 17 | Hearnes Center Room 309Presented by

Mrs. Paige Brock, Marshall FFA Advisor Mrs. Brook Kreatz, Trenton FFA Advisor

Jack Green, Milan FFA Advisor

This high-energy, hands-on workshop will engage participants in activities that demonstrate the rewards and benefits of becoming an Agricultural Education teacher.

Participants were selected in advance by local Agricultural Education instructors.

TEACH AG WORKSHOP

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GUEST SPEAKER

Second General Session – Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Margie Vandeven, Missouri Commissioner of Education

Dr. Margie Vandeven was appointed Missouri’s sixth Commissioner of Education by the State Board of Education in December 2014. She assumed her new role Jan. 1, 2015.

Dr. Vandeven began her education career in 1990 as a communication arts teacher in O’Fallon. From 1995-2002 she taught high school English and served as an administrator in Maryland, before returning to Missouri as an English teacher and administrator for three years at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon.

In 2005 Dr. Vandeven joined the Department where she played a significant role in developing the fifth version of Missouri’s School Improvement Program (MSIP 5). During her nine years with the Department, Dr. Vandeven served as a supervisor of the Missouri School Improvement Program (2005-07), Director of School Improvement and Accreditation (2007-08), Director of Accountability Data and Accreditation (2008-10), Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Quality Schools (2010-13) and most recently as Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services (2013-15).

During the last four years, Dr. Vandeven assisted with the planning and implementation of the Department’s Top 10 by 20 initiative, which calls for Missouri to be one of the top 10 states for education by 2020.

Dr. Vandeven earned a bachelor’s degree (1990) in education from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision (2003) from Loyola College in Maryland. She received a doctorate of philosophy in educational leadership (2014) from Saint Louis University.

She and her husband, David, reside in O’Fallon.

New FFA chapters for the 2014-15 school year will be chartered during the second session program, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16.

Greenville Orchard Farm

Northland Career CenterMalden

Saxony Lutheran

Congratulations and welcome to Missouri FFA!

NEW FFA CHAPTERS

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Fourth General Session – Friday, 6:00 p.m.

Kelly Barnes

Kelly was born and raised on a small family farm in eastern Oklahoma and his message is centered around the stories, life lessons and virtues he learned growing up.

Kelly’s goal and mission in life is simple: “Helping people get from where they are to where they want to be.” For the past decade Kelly has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people all across the U.S. His message is entertaining, inspiring and most importantly… SIMPLE. As one client put it; “Kelly has that rare ability to weave important life lessons through personal stories that will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. He is a great story teller. One that will make you laugh, make you think and above all make you want to get up and get better.”

Kelly is an accomplished leader, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker who is equipped with the life lessons and experiences that truly develop the leader within those around him.

Kelly received his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University where he also served in numerous leadership roles including vice-president of the student government association. He is the recipient of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree bestowed by the National FFA Organization, and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity’s “Man of the Year” Award. When he is not speaking, Kelly enjoys running marathons, fishing and most of all spending time with his beautiful wife, Evan, and their two daughters, Mason and Bowen.

GUEST SPEAKER

MISSOURI FFA FACTSMissouri FFA membership is 25,829 members.

Missouri ranks fourth nationally in FFA membership.

Missouri FFA will award 775 State FFA Degrees at this convention.

Missouri has the largest number of American FFA Degree recipients of any state - 464 Missouri FFA members received the American FFA Degree in 2014.

This year, 654 FFA members will be recognized with an FFA Proficiency Award for the development of their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.

That same SAE program generated over $47 million in student income during the 2013-2014 school year across the state.

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7:30 a.m. Interview State Officer Candidates (Hearnes Center 272 G)

8:00 a.m. Stage Practice (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

8:00 a.m. FFA Talent Rehearsal Time (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

8:30 – 5:00 p.m. Agricultural Issues Forum (Forum Christian Church)

9:00-11:30 a.m. Creed Speaking Preliminaries and Finals — (Hearnes Center 317)

10:15 a.m. Creed Finals (Hearnes Center 317)

10:00 a.m. Registration (Hearnes Center East Entrance Main Concourse)

10:30 a.m. FFA Talent Performers Meeting (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

11:00 a.m. State FFA Chorus Rehearsal (Mizzou Arena Foyer)

11:00 a.m. Career Development Events − See page 12

12:00 p.m. Leadership Workshops (Hearnes Center) − See page 14 Hearnes Center 307 Hearnes Center 309 Hearnes Center 311 Hearnes Center 317 Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center (Missouri, Stephens, Columbia rooms)

12:30 p.m. Delegate Orientation and Business Session Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

1:00 p.m. Leadership Workshops (Hearnes Center) − See page 14 Hearnes Center 307 Hearnes Center 309 Hearnes Center 311 Hearnes Center 317 Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center (Missouri, Stephens, Columbia rooms)

2:00 p.m. Area Star Farmer Interviews (Hearnes Center 309)

2:00 p.m. Area Star in Placement Interviews (Hearnes Center 307)

2:00 p.m. Area Star in Agribusiness Interviews (Hearnes Center 311)

2:00 p.m. Area Star in Agriscience Interviews (Hearnes Center 331)

2:00 p.m. FFA Talent

2:30 p.m. FIRST SESSION of the 87th Missouri State FFA Convention

3:00 p.m. FFA Alumni WLC Scholarship Interviews (Hearnes Center 272 G)

5:00 p.m. Dinner for Honorary State Degree Award Recipients (Hearnes Center 317) Courtesy of Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Inc.

5:45 p.m. FFA Talent/Pre-session

6:00 p.m. FFA Knowledge Contest—Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center (Missouri, Stephens, Columbia rooms))

6:30 p.m. SECOND SESSION of the 87th Missouri State FFA Convention

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

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FIRST SESSION PROGRAMThursday, 2:30 p.m.

• Opening Ceremony — 2014-15 State FFA Officers• Invocation — Carson Priddle, State Vice President, Area 16• Session Reflections – Brandon Bothwell, Brock Larson, Paul Shanks, Claire Silvers• Convention Kickoff Speaker — Victoria Maloch, National FFA Secretary • FFA Talent• Missouri FFA Convention T-Shirt Results• Address – Mr. Richard Fordyce, Director - Missouri Department of Agriculture • BOAC Missouri Department of Agriculture Grant Awards• Missouri Agribusiness Academy Recipients• Missouri FFA Video Contest Recognition • MO FFA vs. KS FFA Border War Food Drive Awards – Southwestern Association• Poultry Federation Video Contest Recognition• FFA Talent• Chapter Activity Awards — Gold, Silver and Bronze Emblem Chapters• Closing Ceremony

SECOND SESSION PROGRAMThursday, 6:30 p.m.

• Opening Ceremony — 2014–2015 State FFA Officers• Invocation — Ally Hultgren, State Vice President, Area 10• National Anthem — Rachel Sporleder, Marshall FFA• Session Reflections – Kelsey Elbel, Jaret Holden, Samantha Marre, Morgan Walkup• FFA Talent• Remarks—Commissioner of Education - Dr. Margie Vandeven• MVATA President Remarks – Deanna Thies, Boonville FFA MVATA Teach Agriculture Scholarship• FFA Proficiency Awards — Part I (in order of presentation)

Wildlife ManagementVeterinary ScienceVegetable ProductionTurf Grass ManagementSwine Production – PlacementSwine Production – EntrepreneurshipSpecialty Crop ProductionSpecialty Animal ProductionSmall Animal Production and CareSheep ProductionPoultry ProductionOutdoor RecreationNursery OperationsLandscape ManagementHome and/or Community DevelopmentGrain Production – PlacementGrain Production – Entrepreneurship

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• FFA Talent• Honorary State Degree Ceremony and Presentation• FFA Proficiency Awards — Part II (in order of presentation)

Goat ProductionFruit ProductionForest ManagementForage ProductionFood ServiceFood Science and TechnologyFiber and/or Oil Crop ProductionEquine Science – PlacementEquine Science – EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Science and Natural Resources ManagementEmerging Agricultural TechnologyDiversified Livestock ProductionDiversified HorticultureDiversified Crop Production – PlacementDiversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship

Diversified Agriculture Production• FFA Talent• Chartering New FFA Chapters• FFA Alumni — WLC Scholarships and Hagan Scholarship• FFA Proficiency Awards — Part III (in order of presentation)

Dairy Production – PlacementDairy Production – EntrepreneurshipBeef Production – PlacementBeef Production – EntrepreneurshipAgriscience Research – Plant SystemsAgriscience Research – Integrated SystemsAgriscience Research – Animal SystemsAgricultural ServicesAgricultural Sales – PlacementAgricultural Sales – EntrepreneurshipAgricultural ProcessingAgricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – PlacementAgricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – EntrepreneurshipAgricultural Mechanics Fabrication and DesignAgricultural Mechanics Energy SystemsAgricultural EducationAgricultural Communications

• Closing Ceremony

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FRIDAY, APRIL 177:00 a.m. Career Development Events (See page 12 & 13)

8:00 a.m. Parliamentary Procedure Registration (Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 South Providence)

8:00 a.m. Registration (Hearnes Center East Entrance Main Concourse)

8:00 a.m. Division I Prepared Public Speaking Check-In (FCC)

8:00 a.m. Job Interview Check-In (FCC)

8:30 a.m. Extemporaneous Speaking Check-In (FCC )

8:30 a.m. Advanced Prepared Public Speaking Check-In (FCC)

8:30 a.m. State FFA Chorus Rehearsal (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

9:00 a.m. Agriculture Teachers Meeting (Hampton Inn Conference Center)

9:00 a.m. FFA Career Show

9:15 a.m. Leadership Workshops (See page 15)

10:00 a.m. Division II Prepared Public Speaking Check-In (FCC )

10:30 a.m. State FFA Alumni Convention (Hampton Inn Conference Center)

10:30 a.m. Leadership Workshops (See page 15)

10:45 a.m. State FFA Chorus Rehearsal (Hearnes Center 324)

11:00 a.m. Meeting for Retiring and New State FFA Officers and Parents (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

11:45 a.m. Leadership Workshops (See page 15)

12:00 p.m. Lunch for Retiring and New State Officers and Parents - Courtesy of Missouri Farm Bureau (Lower Concourse)

1:00 p.m. Job Interview Finals Check-In (FCC)

1:00 p.m. Extemporaneous Speaking Finals Check-In (FCC )

1:00 p.m. FFA Talent

1:30 p.m. Prepared Speaking Finals Check-In: Division I, Division II and Advanced (FCC )

1:30 p.m. THIRD SESSION of the 87th Missouri State FFA Convention

2:00 p.m. Advanced Prepared Public Speaking Finals (FCC )

2:00 p.m. Division I Prepared Public Speaking Finals (FCC )

2:00 p.m. Division II Prepared Public Speaking Finals (FCC)

2:00 p.m. Extemporaneous Speaking Finals (FCC)

4:30 p.m. Dinner for Retiring and New State FFA Officers and Parents

(Hearnes Center Lower Concourse) Courtesy of FCS Financial

4:45 p.m. FFA Talent/Pre-session

5:00 p.m. Seating of State Degree Candidates

5:30 p.m. 2015 State FFA Chorus Concert (Hearnes Center Auditorium)

6:00 p.m. FOURTH SESSION of the 87th Missouri State FFA Convention

NOTE: FCC = Forum Christian Church at 3900 Forum Blvd.

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THIRD SESSION PROGRAMFriday, 1:30 p.m.

• Opening Ceremony – 2014-2015 State FFA Officers• Invocation – Claire Silvers, State Vice President, Area 9• State FFA Chorus –

Director: Beth Dampf, Choral Director, Jefferson City High School.Accompanist: Cathie Lowrey, Choral Director, Princeton High School

Carry On Wayward Son — Words and Music by Kerry Livgren, Arranged by Roger Emerson For Good — Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Arranged by Mac Huff He Never Failed Me Yet — By Robert Ray• Session Reflections – Ally Hultgren, Libby Martin, Carson Priddle, Shaylee Wallace• FFA Talent• Greetings from National FFA Organization – Dr. Steven Brown, National FFA Advisor• Introduction of New State FFA Officers• Installation of New Officers • State FFA Talent • “Missouri Ruralist” Larry Harper Young Writers Contest – Mindy Ward, Editor• Honoring of State FFA Officers’ Parents• Missouri Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Recognition• FFA Talent • State Star Farmer, State Star in Agribusiness, State Star in Placement Awards,

State Star in Agriscience—Sponsored by MFA Inc.• Closing Ceremony

FOURTH SESSION PROGRAMFriday, 5:30 p.m.

• 2015 State FFA Choir Concert Director: Beth Dampf, Choral Director, Jefferson City High School; Accompanist: Cathie Lowrey, Choral Director, Princeton High School

We Won’t Give Up — Words by Randy Vader and Rose Aspinall, Music and arrangement by Jay Rouse If You’re Out There — Words and Music by John Stephens, DeVon Harris, Kawan Prather, Marcus Bryant, Arranged by Mark Brymer Save the World/Don’t You Worry Child — Arranged by Mark Brymer• National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner” by Jamey Ray – 2015 State FFA Choir• Opening Ceremony – 2014-15 State FFA Officers• Invocation – Shaylee Wallace, State Vice President, Area 12• Session Reflections – Jack Davis, Cole Edwards, Nora Faris, Yia Yang• Keynote Address – Kelly Barnes, Norman, Okla.• State FFA Talent• FFA Contest Results – FFA Knowledge, Creed, Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Ag Issues Forum, Job Interview, Parliamentary Procedure and Bailey Scholarship• State FFA Talent• State FFA Degree Ceremony• Career Development Events Results• State FFA Talent• Awarding of the State FFA Degree• Closing Ceremony

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2015 CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS SCHEDULEThursday, April 16 (Please note there are time and location changes this year)8:30 a.m. - Noon Agricultural Issues Forum Preliminaries (Forum Christian Church at 3900 Forum Blvd)

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. FFA Creed Speaking Preliminaries And Finals (Hearnes Center 317)

11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Floriculture (Hearnes) (Registration – 10:15 a.m. Hearnes-Section B15/16)

11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Nursery/Landscaping (Hearnes) (Registration – 10:15 a.m. Hearnes-Section B10/14)

11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Poultry (Hearnes ) (Registration 10:15 a.m. Hearnes-Section B16/17)

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Soils (Hearnes) (Registration – 10:15 a.m. Hearnes-Section B9) Buses will leave (11 a.m.) & return students to Hearnes Center

11:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Horses (Stephens Stables – on Old Highway 63) Registration: 10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Livestock (Trowbridge Livestock Center) Registration 10:15 a.m.

11:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Agronomy (Hearnes) (Registration – 11:00 a.m. Hearnes-Section B15/16)

11:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dairy Foods (Hearnes) (Registration – 11:00 a.m. Hearnes-Section B10/14)

12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Farm Management (Elks Lodge) (Registration – 12 Noon) NOTE: Elks Lodge east of 63 Hwy on Broadway – 4747 E. Elk Park Drive

12:45 Noon- 4:00 p.m. Entomology (Hearnes) (Registration – 12:00 Noon Hearnes-Section B16/17)

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Agricultural Issues Forum Finals (Forum Christian Church)

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. FFA Knowledge (Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center) (Registration 5:15 p.m.) NOTE: Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center – Just East of Hearnes – 1225 Fellows Place

Friday, April 177:00 a.m. –Noon Agricultural Mechanics (Registration 7 a.m. - S147 Animal Sciences Research Center)

7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Agricultural Sales (Sheldon Academic Resource Center, Mizzou Athletics Training Complex) Registration 7:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m. -Noon Forestry (Trowbridge Livestock Center, South Side) Registration 7:30 a.m., Buses leave at 8 a.m. (Buses will return students to Hearnes Center)

8:00 a.m.- Noon Dairy Cattle (Trowbridge Livestock Center Show Arena) Registration 8 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – Noon Meats (Trowbridge Livestock Center Sales Arena) Registration 8 a.m.

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2015 CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SUPERINTENDENTSAgricultural MechanicsDr. Leon Schumacher

Agricultural SalesMrs. Linda Sowers

AgronomyMr. Timothy Reinbott

Dairy CattleDr. Ted Probert

Dairy FoodsDr. Robert Marshall Mr. Rick Linhardt

EntomologyDr. Richard Houseman

Farm ManagementDr. Ron PlainDr. Mike Monson

FloricultureDr. David Trinklein

ForestryDr. Hank Stelzer

Horse EvaluationMs. Marci Crosby

LivestockMr. Chip KempMr. Nick Mertz

MeatsDr. Bryon Wiegand Mr. Rick Disselhorst

Nursery/LandscapingMr. Tim Moloney

PoultryMr. Jesse Lyons

SoilsMr. John Poehlman

FFA KnowledgeDr. Jon Simonsen

Ag Issues ForumGarrett HawkinsMO Farm Bureau

Job InterviewMareta JamesPast State FFA Secretary

Creed SpeakingHilary Black, MCGA

Public Speaking Coordinator Joann PipkinShow Me Agri Comm

Division IPrepared Public SpeakingDavid CookRetired Ag Teacher

Division IIPrepared Public SpeakingGale HodgesRetired Ag Teacher

Advanced Prepared Public SpeakingBecky Frankenbach, MCGA

Extemporaneous SpeakingGene CookRetired Ag Teacher

Parliamentary ProcedureRod Barr, NWMSUDr. Jim Hutter MSU

*All are faculty members at the MU College of Agriculture, Food and

Natural Resources except where noted.

2015 CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS SCHEDULEFriday, April 17 8:00 a.m. Parliamentary Procedure Preliminaries And Finals (Stoney Creek Inn – 2601 South Providence Road)

8:00 a.m. Division I Prepared Public Speaking Check-In (Forum Christian Church)

8:00 a.m. Job Interview Preliminaries And Finals (Forum Christian Church)

8:30 a.m. Extemporaneous Public Speaking Check-In (Forum Christian Church)

8:30 a.m. Advanced Prepared Public Speaking Check-In (Forum Christian Church)

10:00 a.m. Division II Prepared Public Speaking Check-In (Forum Christian Church)

1:00 p.m. Job Interview Finals (Forum Christian Church)

1:00 p.m. Extemporaneous Public Speaking Final Check-In (Forum Christian Church)

1:30 p.m. Prepared Public Speaking Finals (Forum Christian Church) NOTE: Forum Christian Church is located at 3900 Forum Blvd.

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2015 CAREER SHOW | 9-3 P.M. FRIDAY | HEARNES FIELDHOUSEStar Club Member Exhibitors

The following exhibitors have contributed to the computer giveaway for FFA members. Members must stop by these booths to receive an entry ticket and must be present at the Career Show at 3:00 p.m. to win.

General Exhibitors

ADM

Bob McCosh Chevrolet Buick GMC

Crowder College

Crown Power & Equipiment

4 Seasons Fund Raising

Hardwood Xpress

Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising

Hubbard Feeds

John Deere Company

John Wood Community College (IL)

Lakeland College (IL)

L. C. Fundraising Inc.

Lochirco Fundraising

Lincoln University

Midwest Technical Institute

Missouri Beef Industry Council

Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Missouri State University

Missouri Valley College

Missouri Welding Institute

Moberly Area Community College

North Central Missouri College

Purina Animal Nutrition

Ranken Technical College

Seitz Fundraising

State Technical College of Missouri

Southeast Community College (NE)

Univ. of Mo. College of Vet. Medicine

University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Ahrens Steel & Welding Supplies

Army ROTCs

Barefoot Athletics

Bass Pro Shops/Missouri Tourism

Brothers Welding Equipment Repair

Capitol City Motors

College of the Ozarks

Country Lights Soy Candles

Crader Distributing Co.

FCS Financial

Frickenschmidt Foods

Mid-Missouri AALAS

Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources

Missouri Farm Bureau

Missouri High School Rodeo Assoc.

Missouri PAS (Post Sec. Ag. Students)

Missouri Pork Association

Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Youth Sport Shooting Alliance

MODOT Highway Safety

Orscheln Farm & Home

Ozark Technical Community College

Sinclair Research Center

State Fair Community College

Teach Agriculture

Three Rivers College

TJ's Pizza & Fund Raising Co.

Truman State University

Univ. of Mo. CAFNR Agriculture Clubs

William Woods University

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All Plaque Awards for Public Speaking, Creed Speaking& Extemporaneous Speaking; State Degree Charms & Star Area Pins; Star Farmer & Agribusiness Plaques; Past Officer PinsMFA, Inc Ernie Verslues, President201 Ray Young DriveColumbia, MO 65205

Honorary State Degree DinnerAssoc. of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Mike Marsch, Manager of Youth Activities2722 E. McCarty St., PO Box 1645Jefferson City, MO 65101

State FFA Officers & Parents LuncheonMissouri Farm Bureau Federation Eric Volmer, Director, Field ServicesPO Box 658Jefferson City, MO 65102

"Missouri Ruralist” Larry HarperYoung Writers ContestMindy Ward, Editor21680 Smith Creek RoadMarthasville, MO 63357

Chapter Activity Award Plaques, New/ Retiring State Officers and Parents DinnerFCS FinancialAmy WiebergMarketing and Member Public Relations 1934 E. Miller St. Jefferson City, MO 65201

State Convention Kickoff Speaker, Convention Planning/Columbia Details Agriculture Teachers MeetingBreak SponsorColumbia Convention & Visitors BureauAmy Schneider, Executive Director300 S. Providence Road, PO Box NColumbia, MO 65201

Parliamentary Procedure CDE PlaquesGrand River Technical School Adam Wolf1200 Fair StreetChillicothe, MO 64601

The following friends of Missouri FFA provide special awards and meals for members at the State Convention. Please write a letter of appreciation!

2015 STATE FFA SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Litton Memorial Cash Awards in Public Speaking, Creed Speaking, and Extemporaneous SpeakingDESELeon Busdieker, Director Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesPO Box 480Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships & Raymond D. Hagan Scholarship AwardMissouri FFA Alumni AssociationSteven Rogers, Executive Secretary142 Aspen Dr.Strafford, MO 65757

Are You TAGGED to Teach Ag? -- WorkshopMissouri Retired Agriculture TeachersBruce Trussell, President24366 Z HwyTina, MO 64682-8138

Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (MVATA)Deanna Thies, PresidentBoonslick Tech Ed Ctr 1694 West Ashley RdBoonville, MO 65233-2740

CHS FoundationMr. William Nelson, President550 Cenex Dr.Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Growth EnergyMr. Kelly Manning, VP of Development777 N Capitol St., NE Suite 805Washington, DC 20002

DuPont PioneerMs. Michelle Book GowdyDirector, Community & Academic RelationsPO Box 1000Johnston, IA 50131-0184

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James A. Bailey FFA Camp ScholarshipsMissouri FFA AssociationLeon BusdiekerState AdvisorPO Box 480Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

FFA Video ContestFCS FinancialAmy WiebergMarketing & Member Public Relations1934 E. Miller St. Jefferson City, MO 65102

Midwest Dairy AssociationRon GrusenmeyerDirector of Producer Relations5185 North Overland DriveSmithville, MO 64089

Missouri Corn Merchandising CouncilGary MarshallExecutive Director3118 Emerald LaneJefferson City, MO 65102

Missouri Farm BureauBlake HurstPresidentPO Box 658Jefferson City, MO 65102

Missouri Pork AssociationDon NikodimExecutive Director6235 Cunningham RoadColumbia, MO 65202

Missouri Soybean ProgramsGary WheelerExecutive Director3337 Emerald LaneJefferson City, MO 65102

MFA IncorporatedErnie VersluesPresident201 Ray Young DriveColumbia, MO 65205

Missouri Beef Industry CouncilDavin AlthoffBusiness Director & CFO2306 Bluff Creek Dr.Columbia, MO 65201

2015 STATE FFA SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORSLeadership WorkshopsMissouri Young Farmers/Young Farm WivesRobert Chrisman215 N. MainCarrollton, MO 64633

Western Farm ShowKen DeanFarm Show Manager638 W. 39th St.Kansas City, MO 64111

First Place Plaques for Soils and Entomology, Second and Third Place Plaques for All Agriculture CDE’sMU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Dr. Thomas L Payne Vice Chancellor & DeanDr. Bryan Garton Associate Dean & Director of Academic Programs2-64 Agriculture BuildingColumbia, MO 65211

Nursery/Landscape CDE ScholarshipsSTIHL Outdoor Power Equipment Roxanne BrownMarketing Specialist808 Hwy 34 W.Marble Hill, MO 63764

Plaques for FFA Knowledge, Ag Issues Forum, and Job Interview CDENorthwest Missouri State UniversityAgriculture DepartmentRod BarrDepartment Chair800 University Ave.Maryville, MO 64468

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Agricultural CommunicationsMissouri Young Farmers/Young Farm WivesRobert Chrisman215 N. MainCarrollton, MO 64633

Agricultural EducationMissouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers AssociationDeanna Thies, PresidentBoonslick Tech Ed Center1694 Ashley RdBoonville, MO 65233-2740

Agricultural Mechanics Design and FabricationAhrens Steel and Welding SupplyKevin Ahrens, CFO515 Big Bear Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201

Agricultural Mechanics Energy SystemsWestern Farm ShowKen Dean638 W. 39th St.Kansas City, MO 64111

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and MaintenanceEntrepreneurship and PlacementLincoln Electric CompanyBrad Rillema2204 Welsch Industrial CourtSt. Louis, MO 63146

Agricultural ProcessingHome and Community DevelopmentMissouri Agribusiness AssociationSteve Taylor, Executive DirectorPO Box 1728Jefferson City, MO 65102

Agricultural Sales – EntrepreneurshipHeld, Inc.Grain Bin DivisionRichard Held320 County Road 336New Franklin, MO 65274

Agricultural Sales – PlacementLile Quarry Inc.Jim LilePO Box 489Strafford, MO 65757

Agricultural ServicesRelevant ClassroomDoug Kueker69 Eagle CrestLake Ozark, MO 65049

Agriscience Animal Systems ResearchAgriscience Integ. Systems ResearchAgriscience Plant Systems ResearchSt. Louis Community CollegeCenter For Plant and Life SciencesRichard J. Norris, Director1005 N. Warson Rd.St. Louis, MO 63114

Beef Production – Entrepreneurship and PlacementMissouri Cattlemen’s AssociationMike Deering, Executive Vice President2306 Bluff Creek Drive, Suite 100Columbia, MO 65201

Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship and PlacementMidwest Dairy AssociationRon GrusenmeyerDirector of Producer Relations5185 North Overland DriveSmithville, MO 64089

Diversified Agricultural ProductionMissouri Farmer TodayTerry Reilly, Publisher1065 Sierra Ct NE, Suite BCedar Rapids, IA 52402-6585

Diversified Crop Production-Entrepreneurship and Placement Missouri Crop Improvement Assoc.Richard Arnett, Executive Director3211 Lemone Industrial Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201-8245

2015 STATE PROFICIENCY SPONSORSThese friends of Missouri FFA provide plaques for Area and State Winners at the convention. Drop them a note of thanks to show you appreciate their support!

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2015 STATE PROFICIENCY SPONSORSDiversified Horticulture Mineral Area College Agribusiness DepartmentChad FollisPO Box 1000Park Hills, MO 63601

Diversified Livestock ProductionArea 2 Agriculture Teachers Assoc.Chris Henderson, Treasurer602 S. OliveGallatin, MO 64640

Emerging Agricultural TechnologiesAssociation of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Inc.Mike MarschManager of Youth Activities2722 E. McCarty St., PO Box 1645Jefferson City, MO 65102

Environmental Science andNatural Resources ManagementMissouri Department of Natural ResourcesSara Parker Pauley, DirectorPO Box 176Jefferson City, MO 65102

Equine Science – Entrepreneurship and PlacementStephens College Equestrian StudiesKaren Craighead1200 E. BroadwayColumbia, MO 65215

Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Missouri Soybean Merchandising CouncilGary Wheeler, Executive Director3337 Emerald LaneJefferson City, MO 65110-4778

Food Science & TechnologySeitz FundraisingJustin ArmesPO Box 1699Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Home and Community DevelopmentNorth Central Missouri College Barton Farm CampusRustin Jumps1301 Main StreetTrenton, MO 64683 Food ServiceCulver’s of Columbia & St. RobertOlga Morris2520 Broadway Bluffs DriveColumbia, MO 65201

Forage ProductionNorthcutt Financial ServicesBill Northcutt, Owner/Manager15956 Malaruni RoadNew London, MO 63459

Forest Management Missouri Tree Farm SystemJim Summers520 West 103rd Street #347Kansas City, MO 64114

Fruit ProductionMissouri State Horticulture SocietyPaul PetersPO Box 217Waverly, MO 64096

Goat ProductionMissouri Meat Goat ProducersBob Harlow24380 Upland AveGallatin, MO 64640

Grain Production – Entrepreneurship and PlacementMissouri Corn Growers AssociationGary D. Marshall, Executive Director3118 Emerald LaneJefferson City, MO 65109

Landscape Management Nursery OperationsMissouri Landscape and Nursery Assoc.Anne McKinstry, CoordinatorPO Box 81Bowling Green, MO 63334

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Outdoor Recreation Wildlife ManagementMissouri Department of ConservationMelissa BedfordEducation Outreach Coordinator2901 W. Truman Blvd.Jefferson City, MO 65102

Poultry Production RaBo AgriFinanceJeff CaseRelationship Manager29575 State Hwy ELaPlata, MO 63549

Sheep ProductionMissouri Sheep Merchandising CouncilRonnie Dains, ChairmanRoute 2, Box 37Rockville, MO 64780

Small Animal Production & CareGrand Paws, LLCHollie Scott601 Shenandoah DriveColumbia, MO 65201

Specialty Animal ProductionSpecialty Crop ProductionStoddard County Seed and FeedPam Rowland11573 St. Hwy TTDudley, MO 63936

Swine Production – Entrepreneurship and PlacementMissouri Pork AssociationDon Nikodim, Executive Director6235 Cunningham RoadColumbia, MO 65202

Turf Grass ManagementSTIHL Outdoor Power EquipmentRoxanne Brown, Marketing Specialist808 Hwy 34 W.Marble Hill, MO 63764

Vegetable ProductionMissouri Vegetable Growers AssociationLiz Granznk, President17199 Happy Hollow RdJamestown, MO 65046

Veterinary ScienceAddison Biological Laboratories, Inc.Kurt Himmelmann507 North Cleveland AvenueFayette, MO 65248

2015 STATE PROFICIENCY SPONSORS

THE LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE is for students who want to learn the basics of self-discovery and understanding their leadership potential. The cost per student for the

conference is $60, which includes lunch. Training will be conducted by Past National FFA Officers Andrew McCrea and Corey Flournoy, and the 2015-2016 State FFA Officers.

The Leadership Adventure will be offered this year as a one day conference at each of two locations:

• 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thurs., July 30, 2015, at the University of Missouri Bradford Research and Extension Center, Columbia.

• 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2015, in the Bond Learning Center at the Missouri State University Darr Agricultural Center, Springfield.

Registration is limited to the first 175 registrations received for each location. Advisors are encouraged to attend with their students. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JULY 20, 2015.

For more information, contact your local agriculture instructor or visit the registration website: http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ag_ffa_registration_forms.htm

THE LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE

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2015 AREA STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS

Jacob Rapp Rich HillArea 7

Brent LootenEldonArea 8

Tony Morgan LamarArea 9

Zane McCurryFair GroveArea 10

Emaleigh ClontsEast NewtonArea 11

2015 AREA STAR FARMERPayden Thompson StewartsvilleArea 1

Cooper SadowskyNorth HarrisonArea 2

Cyrus PhillipsClark County Area 3

Austin Stanton CentraliaArea 4

David Eugene Ketsenburg II Monroe CityArea 5

Colton Williams HigginsvilleArea 6

Mike Tarvin CleverArea 12

Jacob Black RichlandArea 13

Ryan Overschmidt UnionArea 14

Tyler James Fritsche PerryvilleArea 15

Cordell Stewart PuxicoArea 16

Jacob LilesNorthwest Technical SchoolArea 1

Adam KirbyTrentonArea 2

Nathaniel HarderKnox CountyArea 3

Zachary AbellNorth CallawayArea 4

Bryan AllenAudrain County R-VIArea 5

Tyler JenkinsMalta BendArea 6

Amy McAlexanderArchieArea 7

Amy BungartEldonArea 8

Jared MalloryMillerArea 9

Steven NelsonMarshfieldArea 10

Colton BaileyNeoshoArea 11

Levi CoffeltBransonArea 12

Devyn PoynterRichlandArea 13

Sarah Kwast SullivanArea 14

Joseph Ferguson Meadow HeightsArea 15

Corey PrattPuxicoArea 16

2015 AREA STAR IN AGRISCIENCELauren HaleyChillicotheArea 2

Danielle N. PlankCentraliaArea 4

Sheyana Dawn CurtisElsberryArea 5

Shelby BrunscherCarrolltonArea 6

Victoria BaxTuscumbiaArea 8

Konner HoelscherWeaubleauArea 10

Clay Smith MansfieldArea 12

Morgan W. Cook Willow SpringsArea 13

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2015 AREA STAR IN PLACEMENTTrent GrimesStewartsvilleArea 1

Colby RuoffChillicotheArea 2

Hadley WilliamsGreen CityArea 3

Jordan SchutteMexicoArea 4

Treyton D. KobushAudrain County R-VIArea 5

Shelby Bagnell SlaterArea 6

Frank YoakumCass Career CenterArea 7

Bryce OpieEldonArea 8

Lora ShawBronaughArea 9

Cody HeavinFair GroveArea 10

Walker McClellanNeoshoArea 11

Phoenix WolfeSeymourArea 12

Kaitlin Ledbetter RichlandArea 13

Cole GuerrantUnionArea 14

Rebecca ShanefelterFredericktownArea 15

Trenton EdwardsDoniphanArea 16

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HONORARY STATE DEGREE RECIPIENTSRichard & Shirley Best Dairy Producers Houston

Blaine CooperV.P., Progressive FCSDexter

Jim DudleyAdj. Prof., Stephens College Columbia

Richard FordyceMo. Director of AgricultureJefferson City

David HigginsSupervisor, DESEVanzant

Mark KennedyKennedy Grassland ServicesHouston

Donnie MillerSt. Joe Agri-ServicesEaston

Billy PearsonFarmerWheatland

Dr. Ashley RenckAsst. Prof., Univ. Central Mo.Warrensburg

Laura CooleyWindsor

Dusty DavidsonHolden

J. Brandon DuffCarthage

Darren FarmerPolo

HONORARY STATE DEGREE: AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTORS

Dean & Andrea Walkup(Morgan Walkup)East BuchananBarrie & Julie Bothwell(Brandon Bothwell)ChillicotheRon & Kim Larson(Brock Larson)Newtown HarrisSteve & Deb Edwards(Cole Edwards) Salisbury Frank III & Mary Jane Marre (Samantha Marre) ElsberryPaul & Betty Faris(Nora Faris)Concordia

Angie Hamlin Highland

Nathan C. HardyGreen Ridge

Crystal HardyLincoln

Kelly Lee Norborne

Norman "Rudy" RichardsonLake Ozark State ParkKaiser

Jamie RogersLile Quarry Strafford

Linda SowersInstructor, Univ. of MissouriColumbia

Carol SwaimAdmin. Asst., Univ. of Missouri Columbia

HONORARY STATE DEGREE: STATE OFFICER PARENTS

Matt McIntireArchie

Amanda Reid Concordia

Jason Vandivort Elsberry

Mark & Kathy Elbel (Kelsey Elbel)HoldenRonnie Martin/Lori Martin(Libby Martin)CaliforniaChristopher Silvers/Amanda Silvers(Claire Silvers)El Dorado SpringsMark & Dana Hultgren (Ally Hultgren)WillardToua & Chao Yang (Yia Yang)WheatonSam Wallace/Rita Wallace (Shaylee Wallace)Branson

Bill & Janet Holden (Jaret Holden)Summersville Bruce & Sunshine Shanks(Paul Shanks)Belle

Ben & Julie Davis(Jack Davis)FarmingtonGerald & Kellien Priddle(Carson Priddle) DoniphanPaul & Brenda Mizer(Abrea Mizer) Marshall

THE FFA MISSIONFFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSIONThe mission of agricultural education is to prepare and support individuals for careers, build awareness and develop leadership for the food, fiber and natural resource system.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationP.O. Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480Phone: (573) 751-4212

Web site: http://dese.mo.govThe Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights

Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email

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