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Sectional Information - Section Three
Jessica Klinkner - Vice President
Cashton FFA Chapter - Section 3
jklinkner@wisconsinffa.org
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Section 3 Speaking Contest!
Mar. 08, 2010
The results are in......
*Creed Speaking
Billy Marshall-Kickapoo
*Prepared Speaking
Michelle Pehler-CFC
*Extemporaneous Speaking
Jacob Kafer-CFC
*Parli Pro
Cochrane-Fountain City
*Discussion
Paul Olson-Black River Falls
*Quiz Bowl
Whitehall
*Job Interview
McKenzie Baecker-CFC
The Section III Speaking Contest went great and congratulations to all the winners advancing to the state level in June!
Ta Ta,
Jessica
SOCK jingle!
Mar. 07, 2010
Yesterday my team and I spent the day with some future State FFA Officers at the SOCK workshop in Madison. Around 20 state officer candidates met to learn all about the election process and have any questions answered that they might have at this point. This workshop was a great way for them to network with other people who are in the same boat they are in and get pumped for running for office. It was a GREAT day and I hope each of them gained a lot from the experience.
Thank you to Madison Collegiate FFA and everyone else who assisted in making this possible!
Tomorrow is the Section 3 Sectional Speaking Contest! I can't wait to see all the competitors and I wish them all the best of luck!
Ta Ta,
Jessica
March Madness
Mar. 01, 2010
March is here!!!!!!!!! We are now starting the next part of the year. Banquets, convention prep, and spring arrive! I can't wait for all these things to begin.
This week I will be working on a whole bunch of committee work and then on Saturday I will head to Madison for the SOCK (State Officer Candidate Kickoff) conference. This conference will be a great experience for all the candidates. They will have the opportunity to really learn about the whole selection process and receive some valuable tips on what to expect.
Happy March!
Jessica
Fantastic Farm Forum!
Feb. 26, 2010
As FFA Week winds down, the Farm Forum Conference begins! Members from around the state who are in their junior year of high school gathered for the conference. The conference is put on by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau and held in Wisconsin Rapids. Seeing all the members is a great way to end FFA Week and promote agriculture. Thanks everyone for and EXCELLENT FFA Week, conference, and February!!!!!!!
P.S. I know that the picture of this blog doesn't have a direct relation to the organization Farm Bureau, but if you don't already know I am an International Harvester fan and a fan of this magazine. It just works! :)
Ta Ta,
Jessica
FFA Week Day 3
Feb. 24, 2010
FFA Week is going GREAT in section 3!
Today Caitlin Roberts from section 6, BJ Chrisler our State FFA President, Randa Braune a National FFA Officer, and myself went to Whitehall for their leadership workshop. We presented workshops focusing on "Being a Leader is Cool", "Positive Influence", and "How to do Everything All at Once." It was an amazing morning with around 80 members from chapters around the area who came to participate. We had an awesome time and a huge thank you to the Whitehall FFA Chapter for all their hard work!!!!!!!
After the Whitehall Workshop we headed over to Arcadia to visit their Ag Department. We did a few activities with the FFA members there and just hung out, getting to know each other. The advisors gave us a tour of all their facilities and even made us brats that made in Food Processing class. We had a great time!
Tomorrow I will spend the day in Cashton and head up to Wisconsin Rapids for the Farm Forum Conference.
Hope to see you there!
Jessica
Brookwood Bowling Party
Feb. 23, 2010
Tuesday evening I had the opportunity to go bowling with the Brookwood middle school FFA. It was so much fun just hanging out and getting to know everyone. We went to a tiny bowling alley where you had to keep your own score. Pizza and pop were also present to add to the fun. At the end of the bowling we talked about SAE's and got them thinking about what they could possibly do as a project. Thank you Brookwood FFA!
Keep having a great FFA Week!
Jessica
FFA WEEK FRENZY!
Feb. 22, 2010
National FFA Week is here! I hope you have all been busy in your chapters doing some fun activities. I know my first day of the week was awesome!
Nick Palkowski and Emily Lezpona from last year's team came to help me put on a leadership workshop at Cashton on Monday. Students that hold a leadership position within the school were invited to attend. Around 30 students participated in activities that made them work as a team, communicate while being blind, and reach their goal through playing "tag". This was a great way to start out FFA Week and I hope all of you have started yours out great too.
Tomorrow I will head to the Sparta radio station WCOW (COW 97) for a radio interview and then go bowling with the Brookwood FFA.
Ta Ta,
Jessica
Hockey Extravaganza!
Feb. 20, 2010
On Friday night UW-Colligate FFA Hosted FFA Hockey Extravaganza at the Kohl Center. Around 1,000 FFA members from around the state gathered in Madison for the event. The members were split into two different buildings where a pep rally took place. Members from the UW Marching Band and even Bucky Badger were in attendance. This was a great way for the FFA member to get excited about the game.
From there we walked to the Kohl Center and the game got underway. Unfortunately the Badger couldn't pull off a victory against St. Cloud State.
Thank you to UW Madison Collegiate FFA for all your hard work in putting this together!
Ta Ta,
Jessica
District 7 Results!!!!!
Feb. 16, 2010
Last night's District 7 speaking contest completed the tour of speaking contests until sectionals start up. The Black River Falls FFA Chapter hosted the contest! Here are the results.....
Job Interview:
1. McKenzie Baecker, C-FC
2. Cassie Olson, BRF
Prepared:
1. Zachary Markhardt, BRF
2. Michelle Pehler, C-FC
Quiz Bowl:
1. Whitehall
2. Black River Falls
Creed:
1. Laura Kramer, C-FC
2. Jordan Suhr, C-FC
Discussion Meet:
1. Paul Olson, BRF
2. Jordan Surh, C-FC
Extemporaneous:
1. Jacob Kafer, C-FC
2. Sheldon D'Huyvetter, AC-H-M
Parliamentary Procedure:
1. C-FC
2. Black River Falls
Congratulations to everyone and see you all at Sectionals on March 8th!
Ta Ta,
Jessica
CTSO & FFA Alumni travels
Feb. 15, 2010
What another jammed packed weekend! The team and I started out in Madison where we attended the CTSO (Career & Technical Student Organizations) Legislative Day at the State Capitol. Here we had the opportunity to meet state officers from a whole bunch of different organizations. We were surprised with the news that the team and I were going to get to meet the governor and watch him sign the bill saying agricultural education courses can count as science credits! This was very exciting for us. From there we were given a tour of the capitol and met with our state's senators and representatives. It was great to be able to have a conversation with them and learn about what they have been up to. This was a great day with great experiences!
Next we traveled to Manitowoc for the State FFA Alumni Convention! Here we helped with the auctions, presented children's workshops and put on our Half-Time reflections program! In short this convention was a huge success and we generated a lot of money for our foundation.
Ta Ta,
Jessica
A fun filled weekend ahead!
Feb. 09, 2010
This Thursday my team and I will be attending CTSO Legislative Day at the State Capitol. State officers from all career technical associations will be there. Here we will be given a tour of the capitol and then have the opportunity to meet with our local senators and representatives. I am super excited about this opportunity.
From Madison we will head to Manitowoc for the State FFA Alumni Convention. The convention goes from Friday to Saturday night. It'll be great to see the team again.
Oh and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!!
Jessica
District 8 lookin great!
Feb. 05, 2010
What another great night of speaking contests! Last night the I made the trek to G-E-T for the District 8 speaking contest! It was a huge success and there we a lot of participants. The night was filled with very excited and nervous participants and winners. These are the results of the night.....
Job Interview Prepared
1. Sara Niccum-Holmen 1. Jessica Hurtz-Cashton
2. Ian Hackett-Holmen 2. Kirstin Torgerson-Holmen
Quiz Bowl Creed
1. Cashton 1. McKenzie Sobkowiak-Holmen
2. Bangor 2. Caycee Miessler-Cashton
Discussion Meet Extemporaneous
1. Isaac Hackett-Holmen 1. Lexi Nelson-Holmen
2. Derek Urmanski-Tomah 2. Jamie Pfaff-Melrose-Mindoro
Parliamentary Procedure -
1. Holmen
2. Sparta
These lucky winners will be advancing to the sectional speaking contest on March 8th at the Cashton High School.
Ta Ta,
Jessica
Do you like music???
Jan. 30, 2010
Do you like band or choir? Maybe you are really into singing and love playing an instrument. I know that for me being in the State FFA Honors Band was the best thing I ever did when I was a member. I had so much fun being in a band with around 80 other members from all over the state. The picture with this blog is me with some life long friends I made through being in the band.
How to Apply? Applications are located online at
http://www.wisconsinffa.org/pg-applications.php Applications, audition tapes/CD and fees must be sent to: Cheryl Zimmerman, State FFA Executive Director, Wisconsin FFA Center, P.O. Box 110, Spencer, WI 54479. Applications, tapes/CDs and fees must be postmarked FEBRUARY 5. All audition tapes must be the work of the applicant and tapes/CDs should be a top quality performance to accurately review the applicants musical ability. The application gives more instructions on creating the audition tape.
Each applicant must send a $10 fee with the application and audition tape to cover processing, mailings and music expenses. Make checks payable to the Wisconsin FFA
Center. Applications should be submitted only by those who will be available at two mandatory official FFA Honors Band and Chorus functions.
1. State FFA Convention: In June, (June 15-17, 2010) the State FFA Convention is held in the Exhibition Hall of the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County in Madison. Local FFA chapters are responsible for housing and covering expenses of members participating at this event.
2. Wisconsin State Fair: August 12-15, 2010, the band and chorus performs at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, Wisconsin. Participants will be housed and provided
meals in the State Fair dormitory located on State Fair grounds. Each member will be charged $35 for lodging, meals and admission to the Fair. The Wisconsin Association of FFA covers the balance of the expense for the above items. This amount will need to be
paid at the State FFA Convention to confirm participation.
Participants in the Wisconsin Association of FFA Honors Band and Chorus receive a pin for their FFA jacket at the conclusion of the Wisconsin State Fair.
Let me tell you this is a great experience and I hope you give it a shot!
Ta Ta,
Jessica Klinkner
District 9 doin just fine!
Jan. 26, 2010
On Monday night I headed to Royall High School where the District 9 Speaking contest was going to take place! The contest got under way and it went awesome. I was fortunate to be the discussion meet moderator and help out with the quiz bowl contest. I had so much fun and learned a lot. Everyone did an awesome job and I had so much fun talking and seeing really cool FFA members. A big shout out of thanks to the Royall FFA Chapter for putting on an outstanding event!!!!! Congratulations to all the winners!
I can't wait for the other district contests and sectionals! The district 8 contest will be on February 4th in G-E-T and the district 7 will be on February 15th in Black River Falls. Hope to see you then.
Ta Ta,
Jessica
Middle School Fun!!!
Jan. 19, 2010
Tonight Cashton hosted the first ever Section 3 middle school workshop! We had about 20 students, which is a great number to start with. Both Cashton and Sparta FFA chapters attended. We invited last year's State FFA Officers Emily Lezpona and Nick Palkowski to present a workshop and Cashton's chapter president Kori Trescher and myself presented the other workshop. We focused on talking to the kids about being a clear leader and the importance of communication! We had a great night and thanks to all who helped put on this event!!!!
I hope to see more middle school chapters there next year!
Ta Ta,
Jessica
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