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Sectional Information - Section One
Leah Christenson - Vice President
Amery FFA Chapter - Section 1
lchristenson@wisconsinffa.org
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Section I Rocks Again!
Mar. 09, 2010
Yesterday the 2010 Section I Speaking Contest was held in Amery. Just as I’ve seen in years past, Section I rocked it again. We have always had great speaking contests in Section I but this is one of the best I’ve seen. Thank you to all the participants and advisors for all their hard work! Winners of each contest will have the honor of competing at the state level at the 2010 State FFA Convention in Madison!
Prepared – Catherine Queiser, Barron
Extemporaneous – Carolyn Queiser, Barron
Quiz Bowl – Clear Lake
Creed – Ethan Dado, Amery
Discussion Meet – Nathan Overby, Amery
Parliamentary Procedure – Amery
Job Interview – Nathan Overby, Amery
Fantastic job Section I!!!!
Leah
Good Luck Section I
Mar. 08, 2010
Today’s the day! Four o’clock in Amery, the 2010 Section I Sectional Speaking Contest will begin. FFA members, be ready for an awesome contest!
Best of luck to all members and teams competing! See you there!
Leah
Hockey Extravaganza
Mar. 07, 2010
One night a year FFA members meet at UW-Madison for a Badger hockey game! We arrived to an extravaganza of FFA members preparing for the game. The energy in the room was overwhelming. Colligate FFA members taught us cheers and some Badger Band members played some pep songs!
Soon we mobbed down the street to the Kohl Center. Bucky skated onto the ice and the game began. Pucks a flying and cheers a yelling, we watched the game. Although the badgers lost, it was a great game.
Thank you to all the FFA chapters who attended. It was a blast!
Leah
Sectional Speaking Contest
Mar. 07, 2010
Come Monday afternoon, members and advisors from all over Section I will gather in Amery for the Section I Sectional Speaking Contest!
First and second place participants or teams in the seven speaking contests from the District 1, 2, and 3 speaking contests will compete. The seven contests include: Creed, Discussion Meet, Extemporaneous, Job Interview, Parliamentary Procedure, Prepared speaking, and Quiz Bowl. All the members’ hard work and preparation will come together for the final level before state.
Good luck to all participants on Monday!!!!
Leah
FFA Week in Ashland!
Feb. 25, 2010
On Tuesday, I visited the Ashland FFA Chapter all day!
From jumping over a dollar bill and ‘simply’ hitting a ping pong ball off a plastic bottle to being sailors in a Biology class and playing ninja with FFA members in our free time, we had a blast!!
Although Ashland is a small chapter, they have high aspirations! On Monday, they had an oreo eating contest where the contestants put the oreo on their forehead then moved it down their face, into their mouths and eat it to win! Tuesday there was a race to the office to answer what is the name of the rabbit in the Ag. room! Yesterday they had a milk chugging contest!
Thank you Ashland FFA for an amazing chapter visit! I’ll never forget my fun experience in Ashland!
Leah
Tremendous Job District 3!
Feb. 23, 2010
Participants in District 3 did an amazing job at the District 3 Speaking Contest! It was on February 9th in Barron. We will see the following participants at Sectionals!
Creed:
1st – Jacob Pintens, Barron
2nd – Brandt Bruxvoort, Bloomer
Discussion Meet:
1st – Matt Bowe, Bloomer
2nd – Jeff Reichert, Barron
Extemporaneous Speaking:
1st – Carolyn Queiser, Barron
2nd – Jeff Reichert, Barron
Job Interview:
1st – Maggie Mickelson, Barron
2nd – Elliette Dahle, Bruce
Prepared Speaking:
1st – Catherine Queiser, Barron
2nd – Kylee Loftus, New Auburn
Parliamentary Procedure:
1st – Bloomer
2nd – Barron
Quiz Bowl:
1st – Flambeau
2nd – Rice Lake
You’ll have just as much fun at Sectionals!
Leah
Way to Go District 2!
Feb. 23, 2010
Clear Lake hosted the District 2 Speaking Contest on February 9th! Every member did a wonderful job. The following members will be moving on to Sectionals!
Creed:
1st – Garret Paulson, Clear Lake
2nd – Ethan Dado, Amery
Discussion Meet:
1st – Bethany Dado, Amery
2nd – Nate Overby, Amery
Extemporaneous Speaking:
1st – Emily Johnson, Amery
2nd – Kristine Gustafson, Osceola
Job Interview:
1st – Nate Overby, Amery
2nd – Lisa Humphrey, Turtle Lake
Prepared Speaking:
1st – Marie Lutz, Turtle Lake
2nd – Sara Carlson, Turtle Lake
Parliamentary Procedure:
1st – Amery
2nd – Clear Lake
Quiz Bowl:
1st – Amery #1
2nd – Clear Lake #2
Bring your energy to Sectionals!
Leah
Congratulations District 1!
Feb. 23, 2010
The District 1 Speaking Contest was on January 19th in Shell Lake. Great job to all participants and the following participants will be continuing on to Sectionals!
Creed:
1st – David Mattson, Ashland
2nd – Taylor Bauch, Shell Lake
Discussion Meet:
1st – Katie Teige, Northwestern
2nd – Allie Rouzer, Cumberland
Extemporaneous Speaking:
1st – Katie Teige, Northwestern
2nd – Kourtney Klassa, Shell Lake
Job Interview:
1st – Jessica Pearce, Ashland
2nd – Johannah Feeney, Shell Lake
Prepared Speaking:
1st – Kelly Stokes, Luck
2nd – Karie Bartlett, Luck
Parliamentary Procedure:
1st – Shell Lake
2nd – Cumberland
Quiz Bowl:
1st – Shell Lake
2nd – Cumberland
See you at Sectionals!
Leah
Lead Out Loud!
Feb. 22, 2010
FFA Week 2010 is upon us!!!
Celebrate the blue and gold colors we proudly wear! All week, February 20th-27th, show off what makes FFA members premier leaders in your schools and communities. Lead out loud with over half a million members around the nation as we celebrate National FFA Week.
Have a great week!
Leah
Great Success Again in 2010
Feb. 21, 2010
“Great Success Again in 2010” is the perfect statement to describe Wisconsin FFA Alumni and was the theme of the 2010 State FFA Alumni Convention.
State Alumni Convention was hosted by Sections 8 & 9 in Manitowoc, WI. The day began with registration and the team assembling the painted saw blade display (which included barn doors from one of BJ’s barns). Soon we had supper and then we went right into the auction. Auction items included quilts, tickets to a Twins game, famous toy tractors, signed Packers footballs and the lovely painted saw blades!
We awoke bright and early for a lovely breakfast. Each officer then attended our sectional meetings. Sections 1, 2, 3 & 7 met together to discuss the 2011 State Alumni Convention which they are hosting in Stevens Point. I had the chance to meet the sectional representatives and other alumni members from Sections 1, 2, 3 & 7. We then attended the business meeting where we elected Jim Check as the new State Alumni Vice President. Lunch was served after the meeting and we heard Paul Vidmar, a Dale Carnegie Director of Training, present. The Alumni then had three workshops for members to attend and the team and I put on two children’s workshops for Alumni member’s children to attend. We made butter, lip balm and taught animal identification.
At the banquet that night we presented reflections for the Alumni and watched some awards handed out to some deserving recipients. Afterwards we had the basket auction. The fundraising in the two live auctions and the silent auction were very successful. Thank you WI FFA Alumni for inviting us to a fantastic convention!
Leah
To The Capital and Back!
Feb. 15, 2010
This past Thursday, the team and I had the opportunity to attend CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) Legislative Day at the Capital. We arrived at DPI to meet Mr. Hicken, who gave us a tour of his new office and introduced us to some important people. Next we quickly walked over to the capital. Through the rotating doors we entered Wisconsin’s stunning capital. As we made our way up the many steps to the north gallery, you could not help but look at the elegant marble, stone and paintings.
We entered the conference room and took our seats. I had the chance to sit next to and chat with two FCCLA state officers and a DECA state officer before the day started. Our day at the capital started with a welcome and a tour of the capital. At this point the team and I had a surprise revealed to us. We were scheduled to witness Governor Doyle sign into law AB-236, allowing Agricultural Education courses meeting science requirements be counted for high school graduation science credit. An unforgettable experience!
Soon to follow we talked with a panel of legislators and a panel of past state officers. After their words of wisdom we ate lunch then headed off to visit legislators. I had the opportunity to meet Representatives Ann Hraychuck, John Murtha, and Terry Van Akkeron and Senators Sheila Harsdorf and Joe Leibham. I met with Senator Joe Leibham and the staff of the other senator and representatives. We taught them about our organizations and learned about their role at the capital. After a wonderful day we headed back to the hotel.
If you’ve never been to the capital, make sure you visit soon because it’s a great learning experience!
Leah
Beautiful Painted Saw Blades
Feb. 09, 2010
At the 2009 State FFA Convention, twelve hand-painted saw blades were on display. These saw blades will be auctioned off on Friday, February 12th at the State FFA Alumni Convention Auction. All money raised will go towards the Alumni supporting FFA members across the state. The auction is open to the public so come and join the FFA Alumni for this great cause!
Leah
2010 State FFA Alumni Convention
Feb. 09, 2010
Coming soon to a town in Wisconsin near you, the State FFA Alumni Convention!
Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th is the State FFA Alumni Convention. Sections 8 and 9 will host convention this year at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc, WI. At convention, the WI FFA Alumni strives to have fun while raising money for tomorrow’s leaders. There will be silent and live auctions to raise money for FFA students throughout the state. Alumni members will also have the opportunity to listen to invaluable speakers! The team and I will be attending Alumni Convention this weekend and it will give me a chance to learn more about WI FFA Alumni!
Leah
CTSO Legislative Day
Feb. 09, 2010
This Thursday the whole State FFA Officer team will be in Wisconsin’s great capitol for CTSO Legislative Day. Here we will attend two meetings with a legislative panel and the past state officer panel. Soon to follow we will have time to meet with five legislators.
Also attending will be DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA and SkillsUSA State Officers! I have had the honor of meeting a few of these State Officers already and cannot wait to meet the rest of the State Officers!
Leah
District 3 Speaking Contest
Feb. 08, 2010
Barron will host the District 3 Speaking Contest tomorrow. FFA members will be competing in the following contests: Creed, Discussion Meet, Extemporaneous, Job Interview, Parliamentary Procedure, Prepared and Quiz Bowl.
Good luck to the following chapters: Barron, Bloomer, Bruce, Cameron, Cornell, Flambeau, Lake Holcombe, New Auburn and Rice Lake!
Leah
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