87th WISCONSIN FFA CONVENTION

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Welcome To The…
87th WISCONSIN FFA CONVENTION
Sally Albers
2015-2016 Wisconsin FFA President
Welcome to the 87th Wisconsin FFA Convention! This past year has allowed us to live out our
theme, “Be…”. Members from across the state have taken this theme and made it their own
by finding their own interests in FFA. For some, their “Be…” is in community service, for
others it may be in their supervised agricultural experiences, and some may find it somewhere
else. Regardless of where we find our paths in FFA leading, we have seen FFA members excel in
everything that we do.
At convention we have the opportunity to celebrate those members who have found a way to
“Be...successful” in their agriscience fair projects, speaking contests, proficiency awards and so
much more. We also have the opportunity to explore other ways that we can get involved in the
organization.
FFA has something for everyone. Let’s use this week to discover all of the different opportunities
FFA has to offer and find our own “Be…”. There is so much in store, from workshops, sessions,
tours and more! We don’t have a minute to waste as we celebrate our time at the Alliant Energy
Center!
Let’s celebrate a successful year and our state theme, “Be…”!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Convention Information ............................................................................................ 3 - 6
State Convention Meal Functions ................................................................................................ 7
State FFA Speaking Events .......................................................................................................... 8
Stars Over Wisconsin Judging ..................................................................................................... 8
State Officer Candidate Schedule ................................................................................................ 9
State Delegate Information and Schedule................................................................................... 10
Organizational Meetings ............................................................................................................ 10
State FFA Honors Band and Honors Chorus Schedule............................................................... 11
State FFA Talent Competition .................................................................................................... 11
State FFA Entertainment ............................................................................................................ 11
State Convention Main Sessions.......................................................................................... 12 - 18
Career Show................................................................................................................................ 19
State FFA Convention Workshops ...................................................................................... 20 - 23
State FFA Convention Tours ............................................................................................... 24 - 25
State FFA Speaking Contest Participants............................................................................. 26 - 27
State FFA Talent Participants ..................................................................................................... 28
State FFA Honors Chorus Members .......................................................................................... 29
State FFA Honors Band Members ............................................................................................. 30
Wisconsin FFA Degree Recipients....................................................................................... 31 - 33
Wisconsin FFA Honored Adults........................................................................................... 34 - 35
State FFA Convention Judges ............................................................................................. 36 - 40
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Donors .................................................................................... 41 - 44
Post-Secondary Scholarship Program ................................................................................. 45 - 46
Blue and Gold Society ............................................................................................................... 47
Special Thanks and Recognition................................................................................................. 48
Wisconsin FFA Officer Team ..................................................................................................... 52
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin
Association of FFA and the Wisconsin FFA Center do not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age,
national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or
parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.
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GENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATION
Registration
Convention registration is located in the lobby of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.
ALL chapter members, advisors, parents, sponsors, alumni and guests are required to register.
Each chapter is asked to bring two official delegates for the annual business session. In addition,
chapters are invited to bring all FFA members and guests who would like to attend. Award
winners, convention participants, alumni members, parents, school administrators, counselors,
and community leaders are all welcome!
The following is the process for registering:
• Fill out a registration card if you have not registered online.
• Turn it in to the individuals at the registration table.
• Receive your official convention button and program.
*You must have a button to be admitted to any convention event.
**If you lose your button, there is a $1.00 charge for replacements.
Purchased tickets can be picked up
at the following times at Ticket Booth B
during State Convention
Monday
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
General Convention Registration
Monday
7:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday
7:30 a.m - 8:30 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
and 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
Registration Fee
The following are the Convention Registration Fee options. Your chapter must have paid one of
the options below to be eligible to participate in any convention events.
• Your chapter has PAID in full their $350 Wisconsin FFA Center Affiliation Fee. NO FURTHER
CONVENTION FEES ARE NEEDED.
• Chapters selecting Option 2 are required to pay a $250 Convention Registration Fee. PAYMENT
IS NECESSARY AT CONVENTION REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN
CONVENTION ACTIVITIES.
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Dress and Conduct
All FFA members are to be in complete official dress for the State FFA Convention. Please refer
to the Wisconsin FFA Code of Ethics for complete official dress requirements. Courtesy Corps
and door checkers will be watching for proper official dress as you enter the Convention Hall.
People form their first impression of you and your chapter based on your conduct and appearance.
Proper conduct and a neat appearance will continue to build the positive image of the FFA. Here
are some guidelines to follow for proper conduct and official dress at our convention.
• Respect the rights and property of others.
• Show pride in being a member of the FFA.
• Your FFA jacket should be kept clean and neat at all times. The FFA jacket must be worn with the
zipper fastened to the top and collar turned down, and the cuffs should be in place and buttoned.
Keep scarves and ties tied at all times. LOOK SHARP!
• Official dress for males: Black pants, black socks, black shoes, white shirt, official FFA tie and
official FFA jacket.
• Official dress for females: Black skirt of appropriate length (black pants are acceptable), black
shoes, white blouse, official FFA scarf and official FFA jacket. Only black or off-black nylons
are recommended.
Safety
For your safety while in Madison, we encourage you to:
• Stay in groups when moving about the city and avoid poorly lit areas and alleys.
• When traveling by taxicab, always go in small groups.
• When entering a taxicab, always note the taxicab number in case of lost items.
• Cross streets at the lights! Use caution when crossing any street.
• When purchasing items, do not display a large amount of cash.
• Do not leave valuables in vehicles.
• Make sure to set up a designated meeting point for your chapter members.
For your safety while staying in your hotel, we encourage you to:
• Read the emergency instructions on the back of the entrance door.
• Use hotel room dead bolts and do not open your door to strangers.
• Do not leave your door open.
• Report questionable individuals to the hotel front desk.
• Do not leave valuables out in the open. Hotels provide lock boxes for your security.
Curfew
Although there is no curfew specifically set by the Wisconsin Association of FFA, we encourage
advisors to set a 12:30 a.m. curfew for students staying in the Madison hotels. Please be courteous
to others staying in your hotel. No disrespectful behavior will be allowed - loud noise in hallways,
items thrown from windows, etc. If the hotel reports problems with this type of behavior, you will
be asked to leave.
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Convention Photography
Empire Photography of Madison is the official convention photographer. Photos will be taken
throughout the sessions and made available following convention. View and order photos online
at EmpirePhotos.com. Click the “FFA” icon and use the password “2016convention.”
There are also locations around convention to take great photos of your chapter members. Make
sure to take plenty of photos!
Empire Photography:
1. Go to www.empirephotos.com
2. Click on “Order Photos” along the top of the page
3. Click on the FFA logo
4. You should see the gallery
Courtesy Corps
Throughout our convention, members from FFA chapters and the 2016-17 State FFA Officer
Candidates will serve as State Convention Courtesy Corps. A Courtesy Corps armband can
identify these individuals. If you have questions during convention, please feel free to ask
these FFA members. There will be an orientation meeting for State Convention Courtesy Corps
members on Tuesday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. It will be held in Mendota Room 4 of the Exhibition
Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.
FFA Day on The Hill
Join the WAAE Public Relations Committee as
they will work with FFA members to learn how
to communicate a positive message with their
legislative policy makers in Madison. This event
will help show students how to take an active role
in advocating for funding for agricultural education.
Students need to meet in Mendota 4 at 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 for orientation.
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FFA Newsroom
The FFA Newsroom can give you the “scoop” on Wisconsin FFA chapters and their members who
are receiving awards at convention. There are press releases in the Newsroom, which is located
outside the doors of Hall C/D. There is also a special area for media to conduct radio, television
and newspaper interviews, along with a photo area equipped to take important photos. The FFA
Center Assistant and the Newsroom Staff will be available to assist you with your publicity needs.
The State Convention Newsroom Staff will have an orientation meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at
10:00 a.m. It will be held in the Newsroom, which is located in Ticket Booth C of the Exhibition
Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.
FFA Hall of Stars
The Supervised Agricultural Experience programs of the State FFA Star Finalists and State FFA
Proficiency Winners will be highlighted at State Convention. On Tuesday, June 14, the proficiency
winners will have displays featuring their programs in place from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. The
students will be present from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to answer questions about their SAE.
Wednesday will highlight the State Star Farmer, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness and the
Star in Agricultural Placement finalists. Their displays will be in place from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Star Recipients will be available to answer questions from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. All displays will be located in the lobby of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant
Energy Center. Come and learn what made these students’ programs so successful and gather
ideas to develop your own SAE.
We will also highlight the achievements of one chapter from each of the ten sections on Wednesday.
Come and check out how chapters in Wisconsin are making an impact on their members, schools
and communities. Share and learn ideas that make Wisconsin FFA a premier organization. The
chapter displays will be available for viewing from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and chapter members
will be available for questions from 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Earn FFA Bucks
Do you want to be an FFA Bucks millionaire? Attend workshops, tours, sessions and the Career
Show. Take the initiative to meet, greet, and represent Wisconsin FFA to the best of your ability.
You never know when you might be rewarded. Pool your bucks with friends and chapter members
or bid individually on items in the silent auction. The items available will be displayed at the
Career Show. The silent auction
will occur between the conclusion
of the Sixth General Session
and midnight on the evening
of Wednesday, June 15. It will
coincide with the convention
dance. Top bidders can claim their
items in the lobby Wednesday
night.
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State Convention Meal Functions
Meal Function Chairperson
Brenna Bays, State FFA Parliamentarian
MEAL TICKETS MUST HAVE BEEN ORDERED IN ADVANCE!
Purchased tickets can be picked up
at the following times at Ticket Booth B during State Convention
Monday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
All events located in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
11:00 a.m. -
Lunch Buffet
1:00 p.m.
Hall B
4:30 p.m. -
Dinner Buffet
7:00 p.m.
Hall B
5:00 p.m.
Sponsors Reception - Kegonsa/Waubesa Rooms - Sponsors Only
5:45 p.m.
Doors Open to Sponsors and Award Winners Dinner - Mendota 1 - 4
6:00 p.m.
Sponsors and Award Winners Dinner - Mendota Rooms 1 - 4
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
9:45 a.m.
School Officials Program and Lunch - Mendota 4
11:00 a.m. -
Lunch Buffet
1:00 p.m.
Hall B
12:15 p.m.
State Degree Lunch - Hall A
*Tickets sponsored by Renk Seed
2:00 p.m.
UW-River Falls Alumni Reception - Kegonsa/Waubesa Rooms
4:30 p.m.
Honored Adults Dinner - Mendota Rooms 5 - 7
5:00 p.m.
State Leadership Dinner - Hall A
5:00 p.m.
Past State Officer Reception - Monona/Wingra Rooms
Thursday, June 16, 2016
12:30 p.m.
2015-2016 State Officer, Parent, and Advisor Lunch Waubesa/Kegonsa Rooms
Agriscience Fair
11:00 a.m. - Noon Contestants submit binder for judging - East Corridor
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Contestants set up exhibits - East Corridor
8:00 a.m.
Face-to-Face Agriscience Fair judging begins - East Corridor
Viewing of all Agriscience displays will be open to everyone following
conclusion of judging.
1:00 p.m.
Presentation of Awards - Career Show Stage
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State FFA Speaking Events
7:30 a.m.
Extemporaneous speakers must report for topic drawings and preparation in
Mendota Room 2
8:00 a.m. State Semi-Finals Speaking Contests
Please Note: Group A: Even Sections
Group B: Odd Sections
Creed Speaking
Group A: Mendota 1
Group B: 9:00 a.m. Mendota 1
Prepared Speaking
Group A: Mendota 5
Group B: Mendota 7
Extemporaneous Speaking
*(Report at 7:30 a.m. for topic drawings.)
Group A: Conference A
Group B: Conference B
Discussion Meet
Group A: Mendota 6
Group B: Mendota 8
Parliamentary Procedure
Group A: Monona
Group B: Kegonsa
Quiz Bowl
Waubesa
Wingra
10:00 a.m. State FFA Speaking Contest Finals
Creed Speaking:
Extemporaneous:
Parliamentary Procedure:
Prepared Speaking: Discussion Meet:
Quiz Bowl:
Mendota 1
Conference A
Monona
Mendota 5
Mendota 6
Waubesa
State CDE Competitions
8:00 a.m. Ag Issues CDE - Board Room
Marketing Plan CDE - Board Room
8:00 a.m. Job Interview Contest Semi-Finals Kegonsa, Waubesa and Board Rooms
8:00 a.m. High School Quiz Bowl Contest
Mendota 2 and 3
10:00 a.m. Job Interview Contest Finals Board Room
*Final Awards for the Job Interview Contest will be presented at the Fifth Session.
1:00 p.m. Opening/Closing Ceremonies Contest
Mendota 1 and 2
High School and Junior High Divisions
1:00 p.m. National Delegate Interviews
Board Room
State FFA Stars Over Wisconsin Judging
8:00 a.m. Candidate Interviews
Mendota 1, 5, and 6
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State FFA Officer Candidate Schedule
All State Officer Candidate interviews will take place at the Sheraton Hotel. All candidates need to
report to the State Officer Candidate Headquarters in the Sheraton Hotel.
Monday, June 13, 2016
11:00 a.m.
State Officer Candidate Judges’ Orientation
Destination South Room - Sheraton Hotel
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. State Officer Interviews
**Note** Refer to individual candidates schedule for exact times and
locations.
9:30 a.m.
State Convention Courtesy Corps Meeting
Mendota 4
*All candidates need to attend
12:00 p.m.State Officer Candidate Introductions
Opening Convention Session
Hall C/D
2:00 p.m.
State Officer Candidate Exam and Writing Activity
Superior Room - Clarion Suites Hotel
*All candidates need to report at this time
11:00 a.m.
Announcement of State Officer Finalists
*All candidates must be present.
Hall C/D - Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
11:15 a.m.
SECTIONAL MEETINGS - State Officer Selections
Section 1 - Mendota 1
Section 4 - Michigan Room*
Section 9 - Waubesa
Section 10 - Kegonsa
* Michigan Room located in the Clarion Suites Hotel
** All other meetings will take place in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant
Energy Center
5:00 p.m.
State Leadership Dinner
Hall A
(Candidates will be recognized.)
7:00 p.m.
Announcement of 2016-2017 State Officer Team
Sixth Convention Session
Hall C/D
7:30 a.m.
2016-2017 State Officer Team Meeting
Monona Room
1:00 p.m.
2016-2017 State Officer and Advisor Meeting
Monona Room
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Delegate Information and Schedule
8:30 a.m.
Delegate/Chapter Registration - Lobby
8:45 a.m.
Delegate Enrichment Workshop - Hall C/D
9:15 a.m.
Convention Delegate Committee Meetings - Hall C/D
9:45 a.m.
Delegate/Advisor Orientation - Hall C/D
10:00 a.m. Official Delegate Business Session - Hall C/D
11:00 a.m. Delegate Session - State Officer Selections -Hall C/D
11:15 a.m. SECTIONAL MEETINGS - State Officer Elections
Section 4 - Michigan Room*
Section 9 - Waubesa
Section 10 - Kegonsa
* Michigan Room located in the Clarion Suites Hotel
Delegate Process
1. Delegates AND Advisors MUST Report to Hall C/D of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy
Center at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14 for the Delegate and Advisor Orientation.
2. At approximately 9:50 a.m., there will be a question and answer time for BOTH advisors and
delegates. This will serve as a clarification time and will allow the business session to proceed
efficiently.
3. At 10:00 a.m., the advisors will move to the back of the room, and the delegates will proceed
with the Official Business Session. This session will last 1 hour. ALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO
BE COMPLETED IN THIS TIME FRAME.
4. Delegates will be asked to return to Hall C/D on Wednesday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m. for the
delegate session to elect the State FFA Officers. Further announcements will be made at
Tuesday’s meeting.
Organization Meetings
2:30 p.m. 2015-2016 State FFA Board of Directors
Monona Room
4:30 p.m. State FFA Convention Managers Meeting - News Room Ticket Booth C
10:00 a.m. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
Board Room
11:15 a.m. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Meeting
Board Room
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State FFA Honors Band and Honors Chorus Schedule
8:30 a.m.
Band & Chorus Check-in
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Band & Chorus Rehearsal
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
Band & Chorus Concert before Third Session
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Band & Chorus Rehearsal (Tentative)
*All band rehearsals will be in Hall A
**All chorus rehearsals will be in the Superior Room, Clarion Hotel
7:15 a.m.
Band & Chorus Concert before Fourth Session
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Jazz Band to open Career Show
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Band & Chorus Rehearsal (Band starts at 2:00 p.m.)
6:15 p.m.
Band and Chorus Concert before Sixth Session
8:15 a.m.
Band and Chorus Concert before & during Seventh Session
State FFA Talent Competition
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Talent Show Registration
Talent Stage - Hall B
State FFA Talent Competition
Talent Stage - Hall B
State FFA Entertainment
Conclusion of Third Session - 12:00 midnight
Hall D - Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
Piano Fondue - Dueling Pianos
Featuring the talents of entertainers with decades of professional touring experience, Piano
Fondue has delighted audiences of all types all across the country. Their all-request rock and
roll show gives you the versatility of a DJ, the quick wit of a stand-up comedy act, and the
entertainment value of a show band in one high-energy performance that engages an audience
like no other. With their unique blend of musical styles and extensive repertoire, the crowd
gets a little bit of everything - country and current pop, oldies and Broadway classics - the
Piano Fondue show is molded on the fly to entertain every audience member. Tickets can be
purchased at Ticket Booth B or at the door for $10.00.
Conclusion of Sixth Session - 12:00 midnight
Hall B - Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
“Be A Fan!”
Put on your dancing shoes, and come have a great time! Tickets can be purchased at Ticket
Booth B or at the door for $5.00.
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STATE CONVENTION MAIN SESSIONS
*All Convention Sessions will be in Hall C/D of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.
**We ask all session attendees to please stay seated throughout the entire session and that award winners
return to their seats after being on stage.
REFLECTIONS
Monday, June 13, 2016 • 8:30 p.m.
2015-2016 State FFA Officer Team
FIRST CONVENTION SESSION
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 • 12:00 p.m.
CONVENTION SESSIONS
“Celebrate the Beginning”
GRAND OPENING
Grand Entry of the Flags
Posting of the Colors and National Anthem sung by Megan Pethke, Manawa
OPENING CEREMONIES
SESSION CHAIRS
Jason Roth, State FFA Vice President Abby Sabel, State FFA Reporter
GREETINGS FROM NATIONAL FFA
Mr. Josh Bledsoe, National FFA Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Abbey Gretsch, 2015-2016 National FFA Southern Region Vice President
INTRODUCTIONS
2016-2017 State FFA Officer Candidates
SERVICE RECOGNITION
Day of Service
Rally to Fight Hunger
Easter Seals
GREETINGS
Mr. Troy Talford, President, Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2015-2016 State FFA Officer Advisors
ESSAY AWARD PRESENTATIONS
FFA Jr. High Essay Awards
GROWMARK, Inc. Essay Awards
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mr. Landan Schaffert, Motivational Speaker
CLOSING CEREMONIES
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SECOND CONVENTION SESSION
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 • 3:00 p.m.
PRE-SESSION - 2:30 p.m.
“The Future is Ours, So Be It”
OPENING CEREMONIES
SESSION CHAIRJoelle Liddane, State FFA Sentinel
AGRICULTURAL PROFICIENCY AWARDS
Fiber and Oil Crop Production
Food Service
Forage Production
Forest Management
Fruit Production
Goat Production
Grain Production
Home and/or Community Development
Landscape Management
Nursery Operations
Organic Agriculture
Outdoor Recreation
Poultry Production
Sheep Production
Small Animal Production and Care
Specialty Animal Production
Specialty Crop Production
Swine Production
Turf Grass Management
Vegetable Production
Veterinary Science
Wildlife Production and Management
SESSION IN REVIEW
CLOSING CEREMONIES
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CONVENTION SESSIONS
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Mechanics Design and
Fabrication
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and
Maintenance
Agricultural Processing
Agricultural Sales
Agricultural Services
Agriscience Research-Animal Systems
Agriscience Research-Integrated
Systems
Agriscience Research-Plant Systems
Beef Production
Dairy Production
Diversified Agricultural Production
Diversified Crop Production
Diversified Horticulture
Diversified Livestock Production
Environmental Science and Natural
Resources
Equine Science
THIRD CONVENTION SESSION
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 • 8:00 p.m.
“Be the Change”
WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 7:15 P.M.
Band Director: Mr. Monte Dunnum, Westby
Choir Director: Mr. Peter Engh, Westby
OPENING CEREMONIES
SESSION CHAIR
Beth Zimmer, State FFA Vice President
Jared Retzlaff, State FFA Vice President
CONVENTION SESSIONS
WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION RECOGNITION
Leadership Partner Recognition
STATE CONVENTION SPEAKING CONTEST AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Junior High Quiz Bowl
Creed Speaking
Prepared Speaking
Parliamentary Procedure
Extemporaneous Speaking
Discussion Meet
WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION RECOGNITION
Star Mission Partner Recognition
State Convention Partners Recognition
WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION
Blue and Gold Society
2015-16 WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION BOARD PRESIDENT
Mr. Travis Holt, President, Citizens State Bank of Loyal
WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION REMARKS
Ms. Sara Schoenborn, Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Director
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mr. Dave Roever, Motivational Speaker
SESSION IN REVIEW
CLOSING CEREMONIES
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
TICKETS REQUIRED
Piano Fondue - Dueling Pianos
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FOURTH CONVENTION SESSION
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 • 8:00 a.m.
“Dream to Be”
WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 7:15 a.m.
OPENING CEREMONIES
SESSION CHAIR
Brenna Bays, State FFA Parliamentarian
MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Chapter Membership Recruitment Award
P.R.I.D.E. Award - 10+ Chapter Membership Increase
Largest Percent School Population Award
Sectional Membership Growth Award
AWARD PRESENTATION
Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships
Three Star Leader Awards
STATE FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT WINNERS
Horse Evaluation & Selection
Land Evaluation
Livestock Selection
Marketing Plan
Meats Technology & Evaluation
Milk Quality and Products
Nursery/Landscape
Poultry
Safe Tractor Operators Contest
Veterinary Science
Wildlife
Agricultural Issues
Agricultural Mechanics
Agricultural Sales
Agronomy
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Dairy Handling
Environmental & Natural Resources
Farm Business Management
Floriculture
Food Science & Technology
Forestry
CLOSING CEREMONIES
GRAND OPENING of the Career Show!!!
*Session will dismiss to the Career Show
9:30 a.m.
Hall B
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CONVENTION SESSIONS
WISCONSIN FFA ALUMNI GREETINGS
Mrs. Julie Spoke, 2016-2017 Wisconsin FFA Alumni President
FIFTH CONVENTION SESSION
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.
“Be Discovered”
OPENING CEREMONIES
SESSION CHAIR
Taylor Halopka, State FFA Treasurer
CHAPTER AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Food For America Awards
AWARD PRESENTATION
High School Quiz Bowl
Job Interview
Agricultural Artwork Contest
CONVENTION SESSIONS
WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
GREETINGS
Dr. Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
State Officer School District Recognition
WISCONSIN FFA DEGREE CEREMONY
Section 1 through Section 10
SESSION IN REVIEW
CLOSING CEREMONIES
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SIXTH CONVENTION SESSION
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.
“Be A Star”
WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 6:15 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Wisconsin Past State FFA Officers
SESSION CHAIR
Maddi Colbeth, State FFA Secretary
Kaitlin Konder, State FFA Vice President
GREETINGS
Ms. Sandy Chalmers, Wisconsin Assistant Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ADULT HONORS AND RECOGNITION
Honorary Wisconsin FFA Degree Ceremony
Distinguished Service Award
Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame Induction
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Agriscience Fair
Opening/Closing Ceremonies Contest
STARS OVER WISCONSIN
Star in Agriscience Awards
Star in Agribusiness Awards
Star in Agricultural Placement Awards
Star Farmer Awards
ANNOUNCEMENT
2016-2017 Wisconsin FFA
Officer Team-Elect
SESSION IN REVIEW
CLOSING CEREMONIES
2015-2016 State Officer Team
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CONVENTION SESSIONS
PAST STATE OFFICER RECOGNITION
SEVENTH CONVENTION SESSION
Thursday, June 16, 2016 • 9:00 a.m.
“Be You…”
WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT` 8:15 a.m.
OPENING CEREMONIES
SESSION CHAIR
CONVENTION SESSIONS
CHAPTER AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Chapter Scrapbook Recognition
STATE HONORS BAND, CHORUS, AND TALENT RECOGNITION
Musical Performances - State Honors Band and Chorus
National FFA Band and Chorus Nominations
State FFA Talent Awards
CHAPTER AWARD PRESENTATION
National Chapter Awards
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National FFA Delegates
WISCONSIN FFA YEAR IN REVIEW
Ms. Abby Sabel, 2015-2016 State FFA Reporter
RETIRING ADDRESS
Ms. Sally Albers, 2015-2016 State FFA President
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
State Officer Parent Recognition
RECOGNITION
2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Ms. Cheryl Zimmerman
Wisconsin FFA Executive Director
Mr. Jeff Hicken
Wisconsin FFA Advisor
Ms. Sara Schoenborn
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Director
INSTALLATION
2016-2017 State FFA Officers
ANNOUNCEMENT
2016-2017 State FFA President
CLOSING CEREMONIES
2016-2017 Wisconsin FFA Officer Team
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2016 CAREER SHOW
Hall B - Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
Show Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Special Features
Earn FFA Bucks by visiting exhibitors
Buy your FFA Supplies and Convention Souvenirs
The following companies and organizations will be attending the Career Show
National Farmers Organization
Northcentral Technical College
Northeast Iowa Community College
Northland College
NorthStar Cooperative, Inc.
Ohio Technical College
Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative
Peace Corps
Riesterer & Schnell, Inc.
Roundy’s (Pick’n Save, Copps, Metro Market)
Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Seneca Foods
Sloan Implement Company, Inc.
South Dakota State University
Southwest Tech
Stewart-Peterson
Swiderski Equipment Inc.
University of Minnesota
USDA Farm Service Agency
UW-Madison’s Farm & Industry Short Course
UW-Madison College of Agriculture &
Life Sciences
UW-River Falls
We Energies
Wisconsin Agri-Business Association
Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Wisconsin Beef Council
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin Farm Bureau - Ag in the Classroom
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association, Inc.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Superior
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Wyo Tech
Wysocki Produce Farm
Accelerated Genetics
Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative
AgrAbility of Wisconsin
AgriGold
AgStar Financial, ACA
Allied Cooperative
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
ANIMART LLC
Army ROTC
Badgerland Financial
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Culver’s
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship
DuPont Pioneer
East Central/Select Sires
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Assoc.
FABTECH Education Center
Focus on Energy
Foremost Farms USA
Fox Cities Builders
Fox Valley Technical College
Russ Davis Wholesale/Crazy Fresh Produce
Globe University
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Heartland Farms, Inc
Insight FS/GROWMARK
John Deere Financial
Keller, Inc.
Kerry
Kuhn North America, Inc.
Lakeshore Technical College
Landmark Services Cooperative
Madison College / John Deere Tech Program
Mid-State Technical College
MinnTex Citrus, Inc.
Nasco
**Visit the Career Show between
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and receive FFA Bucks from the exhibitors!
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STATE FFA CONVENTION WORKSHOPS
Workshop Chair -Taylor Halopka, 2015-2016 State FFA Treasurer
MONDAY JUNE 13, 2016
1:30p.m. #TheStruggleisReal ...................................................................................................... Clarion Hotel
Abbey Gretsch, National FFA Southern Region Vice President
Who is driving the struggle bus? How can I get off it? In this workshop we will learn about our struggles and
how we can use them to benefit ourselves as well as others.
TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2016
10:00a.m. - 10:45a.m. Take Action with Ag in the Classroom....................................................... Mendota 8
Wendy Kannel and Teyanna Loether, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Find out what’s new in Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom program that you can use with your Food for America
Program. This workshop will explore new resources that your chapter and FFA Alumni can use in presentations,
hands-on activities, farm tours, classroom visits and other special events!
11:00a.m.-11:45a.m. The Changing Perceptions About Technical Colleges............................... Mendota 8
Kyle Schwarm: Wisconsin Technical College System
If you haven’t visited one lately, you may have an outdated view of Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges. Once you
visit a technical college, chances are you’ll be impressed by what you experience. This session will examine
several myths about technical education and share important research and relevant facts about technical colleges
to help you make an informed decision about higher education.
11:00a.m.-11:45a.m. SAEs: Learn, Explore and Beyond ............................................................ Mendota 7
Logan Wells: Past State Officer
What is a Supervised Agricultural Experience and why are they important? Logan Wells was a past state and
national proficiency winner with his forestry SAE and will help answer some crucial questions on how to find
what SAE is right for you and get it started! Participants will design their dream SAE and build a plan to put
in action. 12:00p.m.-12:45a.m. Let’s Make a Birthday Cake....................................................................... Mendota 8
Kathy Hartmann-Breunig: Owner of Rainbow Floral
Let’s Make a Birthday Cake- Floral arranging isn’t just putting cut flowers in a vase. You will use your creative
hands to make a floral birthday cake out of daisy and cushion mums. The art of straight lines and color schemes
will be seen in this workshop. There is room for 30 hands-on participants with room for others to look on.
2:00p.m.-2:45p.m. Smock Valley Timber: The Fun in Forestry................................................... Mendota 7
Logan Wells: Past State Officer
Past state officer Logan Wells started a portable sawmill business as his Supervised Agricultural Experience.
This past May he graduated from UW- Madison with a degree in forestry and continues his business today.
Come to learn and ask questions about forestry and see a sawmill demonstration.
2:00p.m.-2:45p.m. Hunger Outreach Response Team: Our Hunger Initiative............................ Mendota 8
Jeanie Alling and Unity FFA Members: Unity Agriculture Department and Leeah Luepke, Past State Officer
Do you realize just how many people really go hungry every day? How many people in our own communities,
not just in underdeveloped countries but in our own communities go to bed at night without eating a meal? In
our Hunger Outreach Response Team program, we would like to share some information with you and assist you
in developing a plan to take home to help your own community. The Unity FFA has also conducted a Shanty
Town experience that they will share with you in broadening your awareness of food insecurity.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016 — Convention Workshops Cont.
3:00p.m.-3:45p.m. Raised Vegetable Gardens and Pallet Gardens............................................... Mendota 8
Jeanie Alling: Unity Agricultural Instructor and FFA Advisor
So you don’t have room to grown a garden? Let us show you some simple methods on increasing your space
with raised vegetable gardens and pallet gardens. It is a way to assist groups to put in healthy gardens and will
demonstrate how they can be constructed in a limited space. The Unity FFA has received several Food For
All grants over the past several years and hopes to share their experience in developing partnerships that keep
growing and expanding to include more people every year. Come and grow with us.
3:00p.m.-3:45p.m. Listen and Resolve: Building Trust & Managing Conflict Effectively......... Mendota 7
Landan Schaffert: Motivational Speaker
Conflicts often arise in group and team settings and in professional relationships in the workplace. In this
workshop, participants will discover the five stages of group/team/relationship development and the barriers to
development, which often result in conflict. Participants will also explore the various qualities that make others
appear trustworthy, identify numerous sources of conflict, reflect on their individual style of conflict resolution,
and discuss strategies to help build trust and improve their effectiveness in resolving conflict.
3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Change Lives Teach Ag! .......................................................................... Mendota 5 & 6
Pre-Registration Required!!! This program at the State FFA Convention will be an action-packed two hour
program including panel of current teachers to share their stories of why they decided to become an agricultural
education instructor as well as representatives from the universities in how you can earn a degree in agricultural
education. There will be other fun activities and discussions related around learning more about a career in
agricultural education.
4:00p.m.-4:45p.m. FFA is GROOOOOVY..................................................................................... Mendota 7
Connor Anderson: Past State Officer
We have a lot of fun in the FFA, but sometimes our friends just don’t get it. How can we help them understand
why FFA is so important to us? In this interactive workshop, learners will seek answers to this question while
networking with other passionate FFA members. Come see what makes FFA groovy!
5:00p.m.-5:45p.m. Success Over Stress .......................................................................................... Mendota 7
Ethan Dado and Maggie Larson: Past State Officers
We all have many stressors in our life. As we grow in our life and FFA Career it is vital that we learn to handle
this stress in order to overcome it and grow. In this workshop we will learn the different reasons for stress and
some of the techniques to overcoming these stresses. This workshop will be a blast and teach us all how we can
achieve success over stress!
5:00p.m.-5:45p.m. BINGO- You Can Be a Winner................................................................. Mendota 5 & 6
Janet Schneider, Past President & Julie Spoke, President: Wisconsin FFA Alumni
Agriculture is the production of food and fiber through growing crops and raising animals. The agricultural
industry is made up of all the people who help feed and clothe other people in the world. Are you planning a
career in Agriculture? Are you making connections with the right people to make that easier? If you answered
yes then plan to join in on the fun by playing Career BINGO with the Wisconsin FFA Alumni members. Using
the game your presenters will help you learn how you can use Alumni members to your build career path. Prizes
and treats will be provided.
5:00p.m.-5:45p.m. State FFA Office… Do you have what it takes............................................... Mendota 8
Emma Heser: Past State Officer
Have you ever considered running for state office? What about college? Money? Time? Travel? Benefits? Come
find out more about running for state office and have all your questions answered. Being a state officer is an
amazing experience, do you have what it takes?
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 2016
8:00a.m.-8:45a.m. Wanted: YOU..................................................................................................... Mendota 8
Kelly Jones, Kevin Christenson, and PJ Aarsvold: AgStar Financial Services, ACA
A lot of times we try to become something else so we can help our clubs and teams, but actually what our groups
need is for us to be us! We’re going to explore what traits make us unique and how we can best utilize those in
our teams and activities!
9:00a.m.-9:45a.m. Networking and Developing Goals........................................................................Wingra
Kati Kindschuh: Wisconsin Holstein Association Princess and Past State Officer
Do you love an organization or cause but are unsure of where to go next? Do you think people are misinformed
about something you love? In this workshop, we will explore how to harness your dreams and show the world
about it too! From advocating on social media to networking with other professionals in the field of agriculture,
we will grab the bull by the horns to develop your abilities!
9:00a.m.-9:45a.m. Safety on the Farm ........................................................................................... Mendota 8
Bill Kriese and Tim Schley: Rural Mutual
In this exciting workshop, learn how to effectively teach others what they need to know about safety on the
farm. Often times, accidents happen while working with the ones we are closest with. Join us in learning how to
prevent these common accidents when working on and bringing guests to visit the farm. 9:00a.m.-9:45a.m. Speak Up to Slow Down.........................................................................................Monona
Tari Costello and the Waupun FFA Chapter
Speak Up to Slow Down shares the heartbreaking story of the high-speed Campbellsport crash involving nine
high school girls resulting in three deaths and 2 with life-long injuries. Attend this session to learn how your
chapter can help to share this vitally important message that WILL save lives.
10:00a.m.-10:45a.m. Careers in Food Science and Culinology..................................................... Mendota 8
Kyle Long and Dylan Knudsen: Kerry
Learn about the exciting careers in Research, Development and Applications in the Food Industry. Meet
scientists from Kerry, a global taste and nutrition company with its North American headquarters located in
Beloit, WI. Engage with the speakers in a discussion of opportunities available with degrees in Food Science
and Culinology.
10:00a.m.-10:45a.m. Stand Tall: Be Empowered.................................................................................Wingra
Marsha Salzedel: National Farm Medicine Center, National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural
Health and Safety, and the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
“Stand TALL” empowers young workers by helping them understand what they need to know about a job
and encourages them to ask questions and to speak up when they feel they are unsafe. We will explore the
concepts of “risk” and “hazards” through activities and discuss how entrapment, engulfment, and entanglement
can happen and how to prevent them. Join us in Standing Tall!
10:00a.m.-10:45a.m. Parliamentary Procedure 101...........................................................................Monona
Connor Anderson and Shawna Henke: UW- River Falls Parliamentary Procedure Team
Are you looking for a fun and exciting workshop to attend? Would you like to learn about becoming a better
leader? Do you want to learn more about FFA meetings? Then this is the workshop for you! In this workshop, you
will learn about the basics of parliamentary procedure. You will learn to understand parliamentary procedure,
receive handouts to advance your knowledge, and be ready to jump into any parliamentary procedure contest or
meeting and understand what’s going on!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016 — Convention Workshops Cont.
1:00p.m.-1:45p.m. Jeopardy, The FFA Alumni Way .................................................................... Mendota 8
Janet Schneider, Past President & Julie Spoke, President: Wisconsin FFA Alumni
What does it mean to advocate for agriculture education? How does the FFA Alumni organization work? Who
is the State and National FFA Alumni? Who can belong? Do you have other questions? Participate in this
workshop and you will have fun getting the answers and learning more about the FFA Alumni and how it
operates locally, on the state and national level too! Presenters, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council members Julie
Spoke and Janet Schneider will use a touch a humor to get everyone in attendance involved. You will not be
disappointed have “fun” and enjoy the snacks that will compliment this workshop.
1:00p.m.-1:45p.m. #TheStruggleIsReal...............................................................................................Monona
Abbey Gretsch: National FFA Officer
Who is driving the struggle bus? How can I get off it? In this workshop we will learn about our struggles and
how we can use them to benefit ourselves as well as others.
1:00p.m.-1:45p.m. Moving Beyond FFA: The Next Step for You.......................................................Wingra
Jenessa Freidhof and Jon Jennings: Past State Officers
Have you ever wondered how being an FFA member relates to your future? Join Jon Jennings and Jenessa
Freidhof in discovering how to take the skills, lessons, and friendships you have gained as an FFA member and
see how to take the next step to apply them to the real world.
2:00p.m.-2:45p.m. Finding Your Voice on Social Media............................................................... Mendota 8
Annaliese Wegner: Modern-day Farm Chick
We all have a story to share, but finding your voice and getting started can be a bit nerve-racking. In this Agvocate
101 workshop, learn how to effectively communicate with consumers and share your farm story. Discover what
social media platform suites you best and who your audience is. We will discuss what works and what doesn’t work,
as well as how to deal with animal activists. These tips and tricks will have you properly AGvocating in no time.
2:00p.m.-2:45p.m. Wanted: Food Fighters..........................................................................................Monona
Katy Tomlinson, Jessie Potterton, & Cindy Fendrick: UW- Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
We interrupt your regularly scheduled program with this breaking news…. Earth’s sister planet has been
discovered! It’s 2050 and our 9 billion earth inhabitants are counting on your team’s work to secure more food. Are you ready commander? The shuttles are departing, come decide who will be our food warriors.
2:00p.m.-2:45p.m. Exploding Dust, Who Knew...................................................................................Wingra
Marsha Salzedel: National Farm Medicine Center, National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural
Health and Safety, and the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
Falling hazards, dust inhalation and dust eXpLoSiOnS are some of the most common types of hazards encountered
while working in agriculture. Join us for a game of Jeopardy where we will test your knowledge of the different
types of falls experienced on farms and how to protect against them as well as exploring dust inhalation and dust
eXpLoSiOnS and strategies to prevent injuries and fatalities when working in a dusty worksite.
3:00p.m.-3:45p.m. Communicating Agricultural Opportunities in Today’s World................... Mendota 8
Ann O’Leary: 69th Alice in Dairyland
From snail mail to skype, communication has a wide variety of attributes. Join our newest Alice in Dairyland to
learn more about how we can share agriculture’s greatest stories.
4:00p.m.-4:45p.m. Attend College and Compete for an Army ROTC Scholarship..........................Wingra
Mr. Reuben Sotolongo; Army ROTC
Army Reserves Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the best leadership training and developement
programs in the nation. Come and learn about the leadership training and experiences you could have as a Cadet
in the ROTC program, scholarship opportunities and student eligibility. Pay close attention for a chance to win
prizes and enter our raffle for a chance to win the ultimate swag bag.
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STATE FFA CONVENTION TOURS
Tours Chair - Jared Retzlaff, 2015-2016 State FFA Vice President
There is a limited number of participants per tour, so sign up early at the Tour Table in the lobby
of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Times listed include travel to and from site.
Tours leave from the Alliant Energy Center. Arrive 15 minutes early so tours can depart on time.
12:05 - 3:00 p.m.
Henry Vilas Zoo Limit: 50 people
Cost: $10.00
Henry Vilas Zoo originally opened in 1904 as a park but became a zoo in 1911. Col. William
Vilas and his wife named the park after their son who died at a young age from diabetes. Vilas
stipulated the park and zoo always remain free. In 1983, the 28 acres the zoo and park occupy
was turned over to county operations. This tour has been a favorite for many years. Members will
have the opportunity to walk through the zoo and see all sorts of animals that they might not find
at home or in the agricultural classroom!
9:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Epic
Limit: 40 people Cost: $10.00
Epic was founded in a basement in 1979 with one full-time and one part-time employee. Today,
they employ over 9,000 people and develop software to help people get well, stay well, and
to help future generations become healthier. Today, nearly 190 million patients have a current
electronic record in Epic. Their software is used in medical centers, rehab centers, and in hospice
care. Members will have the opportunity to explore how “Epic” this software company is.
9:25 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Landmark Services Cooperative Limit: 40 people
Cost: $10.00
Landmark Services Cooperative is a member-owned cooperative business providing agronomy,
animal nutrition, grain, and energy and retail products and services to over 15,000 members in
communities throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. During this tour, members
will explore Landmark’s facility in Cottage Grove and explore potential careers in the agriculture
industry. Come check out why Landmark Cooperative is one of the top agricultural cooperatives
in the country.
12:35 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nevin Fish Hatchery
Limit: 40 people Cost: $10.00
Nevin is the oldest of all DNR managed lands, acquired by the state in 1876 for use as a fish
hatchery. The hatchery is home to brook, brown, and rainbow trout and is home to fourteen
natural springs. Hundreds of thousands of fish are raised at this hatchery to stock Wisconsin’s
lakes and rivers. Members will explore what it’s like to work at a fish hatchery and gain insight
into other careers within the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. X Marks the Spot
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $10.00
The X Marks the Spot Tour will highlight the locations of remarkable discoveries at the College
of Agricultural & Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This walking tour will
include historic sites in agricultural science on campus, including the UW Dairy Barn (a National
Historic Landmark and one of the cradles of discovery of vitamins), the Biochemistry Buildings
(warfarin, vitamin D, goiter-curing iodide breakthroughs) and the sites of research that won 4
Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine and 4 Wolf Prizes in Agriculture. Members will be able
to explore the UW-Madison campus and connect their knowledge to historic discoveries made
right here in Madison, Wisconsin.
9:05 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Vita Plus
Limit: 50 people
Cost: $10.00
Vita Plus is an employee-owned livestock feed, nutrition and management company headquartered
in Madison, Wisconsin with facilities and an expansive dealer network across the upper Midwest.
Their core business is feed manufacturing and distribution. They do business with dairy, swine,
and beef producers. Additionally, they handle more than 12 million bushels of grain, provide
financial consulting, offer agronomy services at some locations, have two transportation fleets,
and have a construction business that offers feed mill, bin building, and fabrication services.
Members will have the opportunity to explore their corporate office and manufacturing pre-mix
plant.
10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. BioTrek
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $10.00
BioTrek is the outreach portion of the UW-Madison Biotechnology Center. Members will have
the opportunity to participate in a hands-on DNA science workshop, as well as tour the DNA
Synthesis Facility and the NextGen DNA Sequencing Facility at the Biotechnology Center.
During the workshop, members will get a grip on the double-helix of DNA, analyze a sample of
highly purified DNA, extract DNA from wheat germ, and build and take home a model of singlestranded DNA. Activities will develop participants’ science savvy, as well as connect to crops,
livestock, and microbial cultures that are at the heart of Wisconsin agriculture.
1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Limit: 40 people
Ice Cream Included
Sassy Cow Creamery
Cost: $14.00
Sassy Cow Creamery is a farmstead milk bottling
business that opened its doors in 2008. Located north of
Sun Prairie, this tour will include a farm tour, creamery
tour, and an ice cream cone for members. Consumers can
view Sassy Cow Creamery products being made in the
processing areas. Sassy Cow continuously hosts events
to educate the public about dairy products and their
sources. Sassy Cow has two farms run by the Baerwolf
Family which produce 100% of the milk used at Sassy
Cow Creamery. Members can look forward to learning
how milk is converted into ice cream and can taste the
end result.
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STATE FFA SPEAKING CONTEST PARTICIPANTS
CREED SPEAKING (2015 Winner - Braden Kundert, Badger FFA)
Section 1:
Section 2:
Section 3:
Section 4:
Section 5:
Section 6:
Section 7:
Section 8:
Section 9:
Section 10:
PARTICIPANT Grace Sprinett
Cole Wozniak
Blake Johnson
Sati Bailey
Jacob Mahlkuch
Katie Yanke
Xander Jansen
Morgan Seitz
Annie Colling
Courtney Uhlenhake
CHAPTER Amery
Stanley-Boyd
Holmen
Riverdale
Juda
Sauk Prairie
Neillsville
Seymour
De Pere
Burlington
ADVISOR(S)
Mr. Derrick Meyer
Mr. Jordan Donnerbauer
Mr. Roger King
Mr. Paul Marshall
Mr. Ralph Johnson
Mr. Troy Talford
Ms. Amy Gerhardt
Mr. Aaron Kilsdonk
Mr. Adam Wolf
Ms. Katie Hagemann
PREPARED SPEAKING (2015 Winner - Jared Retzlaff, Omro FFA)
Section 1: Section 2:
Section 3:
Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Section 10: Amanda Queiser
Eva Doornink Collin Weltzien Cora Carpenter Megan Lehr Caitlyn Warren Katelyn Zimmerman Taylor Eilers Lilly Feider Braden Kundert Barron Baldwin-Woodville Arcadia Darlington Monticello Portage Spencer Waupaca New Holstein Badger Ms. Kristin Hanson
Ms. Michelle Kamm
Mr. Kevin Whalen, Mr. Steve Schank
Mr. Troy Lobdell
Mr. Ryan Indergand
Ms. Theresa Schieferl, Mr. Paul Zuelke
Mr. Mark Zimmerman
Ms. Jenifer Erb, Ms. Rene Lehman
Mr. Joe Heinbuch
Mr. Larry Plapp, Ms. Candice Frank
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING (2015 Winner - Alex Brand, Ellsworth FFA)
Section 1: Meikah Dado Amery Section 2: Wesley Franklin Glenwood City Section 3: Collin Weltzien Arcadia Section 4: Scott Pittz Mineral Point Section 5: Seth Oren Edgerton Section 6: Micah Harpold Lodi Section 7: Alysha Bauer Marshfield Section 8: Mason Jauqet Pulaski Section 9: Sarah VanAsten Wrightstown Section 10: Ben Dresdow Fort Aktinson 26
Mr. Derrick Meyer
Mr. Sean VanderWaal
Mr. Kevin Whalen, Mr. Steve Schank
Mr. Mike Robinson
Mr. Rick Reese
Ms. Glenda Crook
Mr. Tim Heeg, Mr. Mark Zee
Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis, Mr. Terry Erdmann
Mr. Brian Pinchart
Mr. Jeff Agnew, Ms. Shannon Lyon,
Mr. Steve Merkel
DISCUSSION MEET (2015 Winner - Beth Zimmer, River Ridge FFA)
Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Section 10: Kellie Kjeseth Sam Gerber Jacob Markhardt Nicole Flint Kendra Spier Elizabeth Krueger Michael Geissinger Mason Jauquet Sam Pinchart Emily Kruse Amery Elk Mound Black River Falls River Valley Cambridge Berlin Stratford Pulaski Luxemburg-Casco Elkhorn Mr. Derrick Meyer
Mr. Jeremiah Fredrickson
Mr. Brad Markhardt
Ms. Shari Graffunder
Ms. Emily Klingbeil
Ms. Kimberly Dehn
Ms. Rebecca Wirkus
Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis, Mr. Terry Erdmann
Mr. Marty Nowak
Mr. Dave Kruse
Job Interview (2015 Winner - Trent Dado, Amery FFA)
Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5:
Section 6: Section 7:
Section 8: Section 9: Section 10: Meikah Dado Caleb Green Alivia Heller McKailah Strang Jenna Keiser Victoria Timme Kali Kaiser Melissa Remer Sarah Calaway Carley Krull Amery Mr. Derrick Meyer
Stanley-Boyd Mr. Jordan Donnerbauer
Cochrane-Fountain City Ms. Christine Jumbeck
Shullsburg
Ms. Jenifer Russell
Oregon Ms. Jillian Beaty
Portage Ms. Theresa Schieferl, Mr. Paul Zuelke
Edgar Mr. Matt Reinders
Omro Mr. Keven Busse
Denmark Ms. Mary Handrich, Ms. Skylar Kraemer
Lake Mills Mr. Rich Dykstra
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE (2015 Winner - Amery FFA)
Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Section 10: Amery Ellsworth Holmen Platteville Marshall Sauk Prairie Granton Waupaca Kiel Watertown Mr. Derrick Meyer
Ms. Katie Christenson
Mr. Roger King
Ms. Brigid Reimann
Ms. Paula Bakken
Mr. Troy Talford
Ms. Cheryl Steinbach, Ms. Katie Chapman
Ms. Jenifer Erb, Ms. Rene Lehman
Mr. David Friend, Mr. Art VanderWaal
Mr. Jonathon Ganske
QUIZ BOWL (2015 Winner - Stevens Point FFA)
Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Section 10: Amery Osseo-Fairchild Whitehall Black Hawk Clinton Adams-Friendship Spencer Pulaski Wrightstown Big Foot Mr. Derrick Meyer
Mr. Eric Boettcher
Ms. Melinda Goplin
Mr. Travis Meyers
Ms. Marlina Jackson
Ms. Becky Grabarski
Mr. Mark Zimmerman
Mr. Terry Erdmann, Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis
Mr. Brian Pinchart
Ms. Lisa Konkel, Ms. Jeanne Case, Mr. Zach Markhardt
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WISCONSIN STATE FFA TALENT PARTICIPANTS
The following list of FFA members
will compete in the Talent Contest on
Tuesday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m. It will be
held in Hall B of the Exhibition Hall at
the Alliant Energy Center on the Talent
Stage. Everyone is invited to attend.
Many of the participants will be asked
to perform during the convention
sessions and on Wednesday in the
Exhibition Hall lobby.
Josie Jakel
Cailey McLain
Melissa Konkel
Brooke Moore
Dale Hetke
Daniel Torrez Haven Olson
Laura Bomber & Georgia Mobley
Sheila Weninger
Leah Weninger
Carter Sime
Sabrina Giltner
Taylor Payne
Megan Pethke
Natalie Faith
Cailee Cross
Ashlee Schaefer
Emily Thielbar
Ashlee Schaefer & Emily Thielbar
Dakota Watton
Mackenzie Staidl & Isabella Behnke
Daniel Abdallah
Andraya Errthum
Jessica Taylor
Nicole Flint
Reilly Klippel
Chelsea Gruber & Nicole Flint
Reagan Russell
Anna Stukenberg
Brady Junker
Faith Buhrandt
Toby Schreier
Madelyn Geiger, Sarah Thorn,
Megan Kjos & Jasper Dunn
Heather Satterstrom
Alexis Miller
Taylor Koltz & Cole Verbeten
Abbotsford
Adams-Friendship
Big Foot
Black Hawk
Bruce
Clintonville
DeForest
Freedom & Wrightstown
Hartford
Hartford
Holmen
Luxemburg-Casco
Luxemburg-Casco
Manawa
Monroe
Montello
Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb
Neillsville
Oconto Falls
Oshkosh North
Potosi
Poynette
River Valley
River Valley
River Valley
Shullsburg
Shullsburg
Stanley-Boyd
Suring
Waupun
Whitehall
Wisconsin Heights
Wonewoc-Center
Wrightstown
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2016 STATE FFA HONORS CHORUS MEMBERS
Director: Mr. Peter Engh • Assistant Director: Ms. Deanna Schlies • Pianist: Lori Berget
Sopranos
Shelby Merlin Victoria Ertl Madalyn Scott Kate Schmelzer Kaitlyn Hickey Jamie Eder Anna Gasper Jeanna Rupnow Juanita McCarter Madelyn Geiger Sierra Renderman Kassandra Palzkill Jordyn Stasiak, Naomi Frisinger
Valerie Makowski Destiny Kogler Emily Makos
Clancy Jo Albers, Carisa Cleven Alexi Plaski McKailah Strang Markesan
Auburndale
Shullsburg
Owen-Withee
Wey-Fremont
Bloomer
Holmen
Black Hawk
Thorp
Whitehall
Owen-Withee
Belmont
Holmen
Barron
Horicon
Horicon
Juda
Owen-Withee
Tomah
Amherst
Shullsburg
Tenor
Matthew McCarter
Chase JunG Daytin Blake Brady Coulthard
Tresten Heath Ervin Kraft Conner Siemers Ryan Whitacre Megan Rassbach Tim Krieger Thorp
Clintonville
Ellsworth
Neillsville
Cochrane-Fountain City
Barron
Howards Grove
Melrose-Mindoro
Prairie Farm
Southwestern
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Altos
Josie Jakel Fallon Zimmerman Sara Jordan Lilly Hinz Anna Stukenberg Sheila Weninger Hope Francis Laura Bomber Jaci Brandl Haven Olson Georgia Mobley April Hunt Heather Juedes Beatrice Mumm Taylor Hessler Aurora Daniels Hailey Kammerer Kayla Kaczorowski Leah Weninger Lydia Bouc Courtney Bates Taylor Hanley Michelle Greenfield Abbotsford
Iowa-Grant
Juda
Baraboo
Shullsburg
Hartford
Darlington
Freedom
Stevens Point
DeForest
Wrightstown
Barron
Marshall
River Ridge
Westby
Juda
Juda
Hartford
Juda
Prairie Farm
Cashton
Shullsburg
Bass
Kasey Burg Chase Kelly Landan Polk Andrew Scheller Alex Bartel Joseph Grady Reid Scott Riley Jones Dylan Voight Quinton Kammerer
Benjamin Huebner Chilton
Shullsburg
Wonewoc-Center
Manawa
Wey-Fremont
Marshall
Shullsburg
Darlington
Brillion
Juda
Lakeside Lutheran
2016 WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND
Directors: Mr. Monte Dunnum and Mr. Kory Dahlen
Flute
Cierra Ballmer
Chelsea Severson
Katie Woodward
Samantha Holmstrom
Amber Sawyer
Lilly Fielder
Eleana Ruehmann
Alyssa Seitz
Samantha Corso
Cyndall Gorde
Clinton
Argyle
Johnson Creek
Pecatonica
Sevastopol
New Holstein
Seymour
Montello
Rio
Oboe
Ashley Hagenow
Rio
Clarinet
Cierra Duellman
Angela Klinkner
Teagan Benson
Danielle Angotti
JennaMarie Pagel
Hannah Horst
Summer Henschel
MacKenzie Batten
Alexis Luedtke
Rachel Burno
Isabella West
Maddie Zutz
Wittenberg-Birn
Cashton
Cumberland
Freedom
Waupaca
Hartford
Elkhart Lake
Tomah
Beaver Dam
Clinton
Cumberland
Valders
Bass Clarinet
Carl Grenquist
Crystal Cafferty
Cumberland
Mauston
Alto Sax
Cheyenne Larson
Abigail Solum
Laura Dunnum
Chris Walter
Colton Lunemann
Katie Chipman
Steven Hoffelt
Simon Engstler
Kickapoo
Rice Lake
Westby
Big Foot
New Auburn
Adams-Friendship
Bruce
Tenor Sax
Kaylee Snyder
Claire Hawthorne
Catherine Krance
Cortney Zimmerman
Wonewoc-Center
Westby
Barron
Spencer
Baritone Sax
Dyllan Griepentrog
Hunter Williams
Danika Griepentrog
Spencer
Antigo
Spencer
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Trumpet
Katelyn Zimmerman
Alex Lewandowski
Ella Koenig
Brianna Palubicki
Alainna VanProoyen
Holly Pickhardt
Aspen Bue
MyKayla Kuhn
Samantha Angotti
Miranda Connell
Mason Geary
Collin Bays
Isabelle O’Grady
Joe Schlies
Spencer
Wittenberg-Birn
Stanley-Boyd
Sparta
Wittenberg-Birn
Randolph CF
Black River Falls
Waupun
Freedom
Parkview
Kickapoo
Adams-Friendship
Portage
Denmark
French Horn
Kathryn Lampi
Moze West
Emily Taylor
Kaylee Warner
Justin Chipman
Owen-Withee
Wis. Heights
Poynette
New Holstein
Adams-Friendship
Trombone
Michael Kafer
Travis Schmitt
Kimberly Robertson
Lizzy Novak
Marti Viste
Rachel Peterson
Curtis Weltzien
Eric Klefstad
Brent Olson
Katelyn Dunnum
Westby
Antigo
Denmark
Southern Door
Barron
Arcadia
Prairie Farm
Holmen
Westby
Baritone
Jessica Mehre
Kaleb Krzyszton
Matthew Gosser
Dylan Crook
Briar Putz
Elkhart Lake
Sevastopol
Kickapoo
Tuba
Jordan Waughtal
Seth Wittmer
Natalie Rennhack
Melrose-Mindoro
Prairie Farm
Beaver Dam
Percussion
Morgan Alexander
Lucas West
Joe Stratton
Emily Nelsen
Cassidy DeWitt
Kickapoo
Cumberland
Owen-Withee
Denmark
Wis. Heights
2016 WISCONSIN
STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS
Section I
* Denotes Stars Over Wisconsin Finalists
Amery
Barron
Bloomer
Luck
Rylee Black Dominic R. Micheels Kyle S. Hilger
Nicole L.M. Dittbrenner*
Cole Jakupciak Shane A. Hanson* Luke T. Skaw
New Auburn
Kellie L. Kjeseth Parker T. Massie* Preston Vahlenkamp Anthony P. Gordon*
Trent S. Dado* Unity
Jarett G. Davison
Section II
Baldwin-Woodville
Ellsworth
New Richmond
Stanley-Boyd
Tyler M. Franklin Alex J. Brand Shawnee J. Holte Alizabeth M. Brunner
Eleva-Strum Alexandra A. Hines
Osseo-Fairchild Caleb J. Green
Tyler Hazelton Menomonie Nicole Welke*
Greta Monson Brook D. Brantner
Tyson Rohrscheib
Section III
Arcadia
Cashton
De Soto Independence
William R. Loewenhagen Alex Hurtz Trisha L. Nickelotti Justin J. Gierok
Nick M. Schlesser Joshua Korn Brandon J. Parr Steven Gamroth
Kristen M. Sendelbach Ryan R.P. Osuski Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau La Farge
Black River Falls Cochrane-Fountain City Cory J. Maliszewski Torger W. Bekkum
Ciara R. Koboski Brianna Beseler Brandy T. Thesing Hannah M. Thelen
Amanda M. Marecek Jordon B. Dittrich Seth W. Byom Tomah
Brookwood Simon M. Engstler Holmen Hunter J. Conant
Bridget M. Cleven Jordan J. Kaczorowski Jennifer A.Lorenz Peter R. Schroeder
Jacob G. DeWitt Jonathan J. Marquardt Jameson P. Marcou Samantha L. Storkel
Sam DeWitt Riley A. Ruehmann Alyssa M. McCathie Viroqua
Cory M. Ottum Kaleb S. Stoppelmoor Bryce J. Miller Allison R. Hardy
Kaylie M. Tollefson Laura E. Munger Katherine Larson*
Whitehall
Brent X. Olson Kaitlyn Montagne
Section IV
Argyle
Dodgeville PecatonicaRiverdale
Kari M. Fischer Zachariah S. Tolzman Kelsey V. Chrostowski Jeffrey J. Hrubes
Black Hawk Fennimore Dylan T. McGowan Brooke R. Ottesen
Brooke R. Moore Nicole M. Handflet Hallie D. Scace Shullsburg
Caleb W. Novak Tucker H. Trefz Connor S. Huffman* Erlinn Y. Hernandez
Darlington Lancaster
River Ridge Jada J. Hicks
Katie L. Calvert Brianna Marcue Amber L. Patterson Joseph P. Lyne
Allie A. Halvorson Josh Schwantes River Valley Taylor L. Ubersox
Hannah M. Hauser Mineral Point Samantha A. Ewers Hillary M. Wiegel
Alexander J. Lyne Elizabeth Moellers Nicole Flint
Haden T. Kilcoyne Scott R. Pittz Christine A. Moore
Gunnar J. Rielly*
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Section V
Belleville Janesville Parker Monticello Parkview
Adam J. Laufenberg Laura Prentice Brittany R. Disch Hanna E. Kearns
Brodhead Carly Treinen Brienne N. Graber Madison L. Melms
David Drewes Juda Madalyn R. Holtz Dalton J. Ryan
Brianna R. Hadley Kelsey L. Cramer Megan E. Lehr Stoughton
Jasten C. Halvorsen Marshall Marissa E. Peterson Samantha K. White
Brett L. Hammon Joseph D. Grady Bryss J. Shover Jessica M. Wendt*
Adam Richards Jenifer Zimmerman Kolton A. Shulka Verona
Isaac J. Welsh Zelina Zimmerman Trent M. Siegenthaler Ciarah L.M. Hellenbrand
Cambridge Milton Karlene M. Walters Dana Maxwell
Leif Evenson Alex N. Reily Mount Horeb Heidi N. Mueller
Kendra Spier William J. Arnold Alex J. Esser Lauren J. Randall
Amber R. Topel Trevor Marsden Joel D. Judd Ryan Weiss
DeForest
Matthew F. Mawhinney Tyler W. Kellesvig Waunakee
Jack A. Sergenian Patrick R. O’Leary New Glarus Shannon M. Lamb
Blake F. Walke Cora N. Persons Jacen L. Wilinski* Elizabeth R. Rake
Emma A. Weisensel Katelyn A. Riesterer Oregon Marissa M. Ripp
Jonathan R. Wipperfurth Andrea Shultz-Kittleson Natalie Gefke
Elizabeth A. Manthe* Jacob L. Sundlin Liz Grady
Evansville Caitlyn M. Wileman
Brooke M. Trustem
Janesville Craig
Katie Lux
Connor Peters
Section VI
Adams-Friendship Mauston Randolph Cambria-FrieslandReedsburg
Faith E. Bork Mckayla R. Osborne Paden J. Agnew Tarek K. Horkan
Zachary Olson* Montello Wyatt J. Bancroft Brett J. Knuth
Berlin Allison T. Foster Joseph Bradley Brock J. Pelton*
Hannah E. Olsen Autumn L. Welke Brittany S. Cupery Ripon
Columbus
Pardeeville Sehajpreet S. Dhaliwal Terrance R. Beck
Rachel E. Damm Joseph R. Ballweg Aaron L. Drozonek Sauk Prairie
Laconia Portage Spencer W. Einerson Evan M. Davis
Brent Hopp Peter F. Daentl Bennett Koopmans Gillian H. Hacker
Melanie Hopp Sarah E. Daentl Cameron J. Moll Emily E. Matzke
Lodi Moriah J. Rataczak Anthony Priester Samuel H. Peetz*
Samuel C. Jesse Lindsey L. Summers Jacob R. Rataczak Waupun
Victoria C. Timme Nick T. Leystra* Abigail Henken
Katelyn M. Vesely
Wisconsin Dells
Josh J. Anderson*
Section VII
Abbotsford
Evan J. Schindler
Amherst
Ryan P. Konkol Devon M. Zblewski Eric Wuthrich*
Colby
Chelsea P. Stuttgen Trevor R. Meyer
Edgar
Hanna Lang Rachel Roskopf
Gilman
Racheal Krug
Granton
Danielle Anding Derek Anding Michael Z. Meddaugh
Austin Naedler
Cheyenne Redcay
Jessica Richmond
Logan Wucherpfenning Greenwood
Mariah E. Elmer
Neillsville
Molly J. Dolle
Julia D. Heiman Alyssa S. Katcher
Jenna N. Pavlac
Owen-Withee
Kyle J. Bakke
Emily F. Gokey
Angel L. Gonzalez
Kathryn A. Lampi
Lori J. Mc Guire
John R. Schmelzer
Morgan A.Vetterkind
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Rosholt
Erin Mlodik
Breanna L. Yenter
Spencer
Andrew M. Seefeldt Stevens Point
Sadie L. Kolodziej
Stratford
Michael G. Geissinger*
Cassy Bonnin*
Oconto Falls
Sam Hanson
Erin R. M
Cassy
Bonnin*
Oconto
Falls
Sam
Hanson
Erin R.T
Freedom
Ashley
M. Baeten
Kaitlyn
Walker
Garrett
Bonduel
Manawa
Oshkosh
West
Waupaca
Freedom
Ashley
Baeten
Kaitlyn
Garrett
Danielle M. Angotti
EmilyM.
Birr
MikaylaWalker
M. Wing
Kimberly
Cynthia R. Root
Andrew
Ariel
Bjorge
Jared T. Borntrager
Danielle
M.Scheller
Angotti
Emily
BirrBursa
Mikayla
M. Wing
Kimber
GillettA.
Danielle
Shawano
Raymond
Cassy Bonnin*
Oconto Falls
Sam Hanson
Erin R. Montgomery
Gillett
Danielle
Bursa
Shawano
Raymo
Section
VIII
Logan
Doll
Omro
Jared
D.
Beyer
Caleb
S.
Bonduel
Manawa
Oshkosh West
Waupaca
Freedom
Ashley
M. Baeten
Kaitlyn
Walker
GarrettD.T.Beyer
Orr
Logan
Doll
Omro
Jared
Caleb S
Bonduel
Manawa
Oshkosh
West
Waupaca
Thomas
A.
Nauke
Cerrina
S. Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauwe
Cynthia
R.
Root
Andrew
A.
Scheller
Ariel
Bjorge
Jared
T.
Borntrager
Bonduel
Manawa
Oshkosh
Waupaca
DanielleR.
M.Root
Angotti
Emily
Birr
Mikayla
M.
Wing
Kimberly
M.
Zills
Thomas
Nauke
Cerrina
S.West
Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauw
Cynthia
Andrew
A.C.Scheller
Ariel
Jared
Borntrager
Jacob
Timm
Oshkosh
North
Wanda
C.
Kunde
Ryanne N
Cassy Bonnin*
Oconto
Falls
Sam Bjorge
Hanson
Erin T.
R.
Montgomery
Gillett
Danielle
Bursa
Shawano
Raymond
R.
Zills
Cynthia
R. Root
Andrew
A.
Scheller
Ariel
Bjorge
Jared
T.C.
Borntrager
Jacob
C.
Timm
Oshkosh
North
Wanda
Kunde
Ryanne
Oconto
Falls
Sam
Hanson
Erin
R.
Montgomery
Cassy
Bonnin*
Daniel H.
Abdallah
Michaela
Prince
Jenna
E.
Freedom
Ashley
M.
Baeten
Kaitlyn
Walker
Garrett
T.
Orr
Cassy
Oconto
Falls
Sam
Hanson
Erin
R.S.T.
Montgomery
LoganBonnin*
Doll
Omro
Jared
D.
Beyer
Caleb
Hamm*
Daniel
H.Walker
Abdallah
Michaela
Prince
Jenna E
Freedom
Ashley
M. Baeten
Kaitlyn
Garrett
Orr
Ashley
R.
Sievers
Amanda
Van
Dam
Michael
Danielle
M.
Angotti
Emily
Birr
Mikayla
M.
Wing
Kimberly
M.
Zills
Freedom
Ashley
M.
Baeten
Kaitlyn
Walker
Garrett
T.
Orr
Thomas
A.
Nauke
Cerrina
S.
Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauwega-Fremont
Ashley
Sievers
Amanda Van
Dam
MichaeS
Emily
BirrBursa
MikaylaR.M.
Wing
Kimberly
Danielle M. Angotti
Wittenberg-Birnamwood
Hannah
Gillett
Danielle
Shawano
RaymondM.
R. Zills
Zills
Danielle
Angotti
Emily
Birr
Mikayla
Wing
Kimberly
Zills
Jacob C. M.
Timm
Oshkosh
North
Wanda C.M.Kunde
Ryanne
N.M.
Hannah
Danielle
Bursa
Shawano
Raymond
R.Benz
Zills
Gillett
Alex
Lewandowski
Glenn
W
Logan
Doll
Omro
Jared
D.
Beyer
Caleb
S.
Hamm*
Gillett
Danielle
Shawano
Raymond
R. Zills
Daniel H.Bursa
Abdallah
Michaela
Prince
Jenna
E. Hamm*
Mathwig
Alex
Lewandowski
Glenn W
Logan
Doll
Omro
Jared
D. Beyer
Caleb
S.
Thomas
A.
Nauke
Cerrina
S.
Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauwega-Fremont
Ashley
R.
Sievers
Amanda
Van
Dam
Michael
Schroeder
Logan
Doll
Omro
Jared
D.
Beyer
Caleb
S.
Hamm*
Manawa
Oshkosh
Waupaca
Thomas
Nauke
Cerrina S.West
Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauwega-Fremont
Ryanne N. Benz
Jacob C.A.
Timm
Oshkosh
North
Wanda C. Kunde
Thomas
Nauke
Cerrina
S.
Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauwega-Fremont
Hannah N.
Sroka
Jacob
C.A.
Timm
Oshkosh
North
Wanda
Kunde
Ryanne
Benz
t
Andrew
A.
Scheller
Ariel
Bjorge
Jared
T.C.
Borntrager
Daniel
H.
Abdallah
Michaela
Prince
Jenna E.N.Mathwig
Jacob
C.
Timm
Oshkosh
North
Wanda
C.
Kunde
Ryanne
Benz
Alex
Lewandowski
Glenn
Walbourn
Oconto Falls
Sam
Hanson
Erin
R.
Montgomery
Daniel
H.
Abdallah
Michaela
Prince
Jenna
E.
Mathwig
Ashley R.Abdallah
Sievers
Amanda Van
Dam
Michael
Schroeder
Daniel
Michaela
Prince
Jenna
E. Schroeder
Mathwig
Ashley M. Baeten
KaitlynH.
Garrett
T.
Orr
Ashley
R.Walker
Sievers
Amanda
Van
Dam
Michael
Hannah Schroeder
Sroka
Ashley
Sievers
Amanda Van
Michael
Hannah
Sroka
gotti
Emily Birr
MikaylaR.M.
Wing
Kimberly
M. Dam
Zills
Alex
Lewandowski
Glenn Walbourn
Hannah
Sroka
Danielle Bursa
Shawano
Raymond
R. Zills
Alex
Lewandowski
Glenn Walbourn
Alex
Lewandowski
Glenn Walbourn
Omro
Jared D. Beyer
Caleb
S. Hamm*
ke
Cerrina S. Stokes
Winneconne
Weyauwega-Fremont
Manawa
Oshkosh West
Waupaca
Section
OshkoshIX
North
Wanda C. Kunde
Ryanne N. Benz
ot
Andrew
A.
Scheller
Ariel Bjorge
Jared T. Borntrager
Bay
Port
Denmark
Plymouth
Sevastopol
Daniel H. Abdallah
Michaela Prince
Jenna E. Mathwig
Oconto
Falls
Sam
Hanson
Erin
R. Montgomery
Valerie
Cole
M. Van
Beck Cory Carlson
Ashley Berend
R. Sievers
Amanda
VanOss
Dam Ashley
MichaelE.Schroeder
AshleyKocha
M. Baeten
Kaitlyn
Garrett T. Orr
Logan
Green
BayWalker
East Morgan
Matthew R. Gosser
Hannah Klumpyan
Sroka
gotti
Emily Birr
MikaylaM.M.Van
Wing
Kimberly M.
M. Schalk
Zills Forrest Rabach
Brittney
R. Nuthals Alex
Bridget
Dreel
Catharine
Lewandowski
Glenn Walbourn
Danielle Bursa
Shawano Grace
Raymond
R. Zills Brillion
Kewaunee
C. Sonnentag
Sheboygan Falls
Omro
Jared D.
Beyer Ben
Caleb
S.Holzmann*
Hamm* Lyndsay Fenner
Brooke L.Brouillard Alyssa
Johanek
M.
Badger
Burlington
Hartford
Lomira
uke
Cerrina S.
Winneconne
Weyauwega-Fremont
Mikayla
M.Stokes
TeBeest Mishicot
R. Baker
Reedsville
Kreuscher
Wrightstown
Badger
Burlington
Hartford
Lomira
Danielle
MaeganN.A.
Michael J. Groshek
Joseph S
Oshkosh
North
Wanda
C.
Kunde
Ryanne
Benz
Chilton Emily
A. R.
Hutterer
Maegan
Trevor
Mack
McKenzie
A.
Diny
Danielle
Baker
A. Kreuscher
Michael
Groshek
Joseph
Casey
E.
Burmeister
Campbellsport
Kevin D.J.Twardokus
Jacob
R.
Daniel
H.
Abdallah
Michaela
Prince
Jenna
E.
Mathwig
Morgan Groeschl Kyle
A.E.Junk
Campbellsport
Brandon
Magley
Olivia
C.
Hey
Casey
Burmeister
Kevin
D.T.Vande
Twardokus
Jacob R
Callee
M.
Gilfoy
Cassandra
L.
Theisen
Raphael
Roxas
Elizabeth
Ashley
R.
Sievers
Amanda
Van
Dam
Michael
Schroeder
Badger
Burlington
Hartford
Lomira
Alex T. Pingel Matthew
Kleckner
Keisha
Callee
M.D.
Gilfoy
Cassandra
L. Theisen
RaphaelC.T.Verbeten
Roxas
Elizabe
Heidi
K.
Lininger East Troy
Horicon
Mayville
Hannah
Sroka
Danielle R. Baker
Maegan
Kreuscher
Michael
J. Cadman
Groshek
Joseph
S. Adelmeyer
Heidi
K.A.
Lininger
East
TroyG.
Horicon
Mayville
Amanda
Meier
Travis
AnnaMarie
K.
Condon
Shelby
E
Alex Lewandowski
Glenn D.
Walbourn
Casey E. Burmeister
Campbellsport
Kevin
Twardokus
Jacob R. Falk
Amanda
Meier
Travis
Cadman
AnnaMarie
K. Condon Maxwell
Shelby
Levi D.
Speckman
Sam G.
S. Foley
Jefferson
Badger
Burlington
Hartford
Lomira
Section
X Gilfoy
Callee M.
Cassandra
L. Theisen
Raphael
T. Roxas
Elizabeth
A. Ries
Levi
D. Speckman
Sam
S. Foley
Jefferson
Maxwe
Badger
Burlington
Hartford
Lomira
Beaver
Dam
Elkhorn
Tiffany
Danielle R. Baker
Maegan
A.
Kreuscher
Michael J. Groshek
Joseph McCulloch
S. Adelmeyer Waterfor
Badger
Burlington
Hartford
Lomira
Heidi K. R.
Lininger
East
Troy
Horicon
Mayville
Beaver
Dam
Elkhorn
Tiffany
McCulloch
Waterfo
Danielle
Baker
Maegan
A.
Kreuscher
Michael
J.
Groshek
Joseph
S.
Adelmeyer
Jennifer
M.
Swan
Leslie
L.
Reinke
Taylor
Chwala*
Brett
A. W
Casey E.R.
Burmeister
Campbellsport
Kevin D.J. Twardokus
Jacob R.
Falk
Shelby
E.Falk
Toellner
Amanda
Meier
Travis G.A.
Cadman
AnnaMarie
K. Condon
Danielle
Baker
Maegan
Kreuscher
Michael
Groshek
Joseph
S.
Adelmeyer
Jennifer
M.
Swan
Leslie
L.
Taylor
Chwala*
Brett A
Casey
E.M.
Burmeister
Campbellsport
Kevin
D.Reinke
Twardokus
Jacob
R.
Big Foot
Fort
Atkinson
Lake
Mills
Waterloo
Callee
Gilfoy
Cassandra
L.
Theisen
Raphael
T.
Roxas
Elizabeth
A.
Ries
Levi D.E.
Speckman
Sam
S. FoleyTheisen
Jefferson
Maxwell
B.
Casey
Burmeister
Campbellsport
Kevin
D.T.Twardokus
Jacob
R. Falk
Big
Foot
Atkinson
Waterlo
Callee
Gilfoy
Cassandra
Raphael
Roxas
Elizabeth
A. Wendorff
Ries
Mikayla
K. Grinnell Fort
Samantha
R. Abendroth Lake
KileyMills
J. Eck
Katie C.
Heidi M.
K.
Lininger
East
Troy L.
Horicon
Mayville
Beaver
Dam
Elkhorn
Tiffany McCulloch
Waterford
Callee
M.Lininger
Gilfoy
Cassandra
Theisen
Raphael
T.R.Roxas
Elizabeth
A. Ries
Mikayla
K.L.
Grinnell
Samantha
Abendroth Mayville
Kiley
J.R.Eck
Katie C
Heidi
K.
East
Troy
Horicon
Rachel
N.
Vandestappen
Alicia
K.
Church
Kailey
Meschke
Whitewat
Amanda
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Elkhorn
Tiffany McCulloch
Waterford
Ashley M.
Polum Vince E. Borchardt
Anna Lucht
National
President
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Leslie L. Reinke
Taylor Chwala*
Brett A. Waldron
Brittany Rennhack
National
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New Mexico
Fort Atkinson
Lake Mills
Waterloo
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Southern
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Samantha
R. Abendroth
Kiley
J. Eck Katie Abbey
C. Kovalaske
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Abrah Meyer Iowa
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Alicia K.
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Sydney
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Brittany Rennhack
2016 WISCONSIN FFA HONORED ADULTS
Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame recognizes members, advisors, alumni, state staff, sponsors and
other supporters whose dedication to the Wisconsin Association of FFA allowed it to continue
its long traditions of excellence. The Hall of Fame was created to honor those people that have
made lifelong contributions to the Wisconsin FFA Association. The Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is the home of the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame. The
following are current members of the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame.
1995
1995
1995
1996
1996
1996
1997
1997
1997
1998
1998
1998
1999
1999
1999
2000
2000
2000
2001
2001
2001
2002
Arnold B. Cordes
Floyd J. Doering
Dr. Virgil O. Martinson
Mick Gundlach
Donald McDowell
L.M. Sasman
Dale Aebischer
C.H. Bonsack
Art Kurtz
Raymond Hoeft
Gene Pressnall
E.M. Tiffany
J.M. May
Ray Miller
Jack Whirry
Dr. Walter T. Bjoraker
Fred V. Meinke
Dr. Victor E. Nylin
Dr. Marvin D. Thompson
John A. James
Glen Holmen
Melvin Cooper
2002
2002
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2006
2006
2007
2007
2007
2008
2008
2008
2009
2009
2009
Parmley Harris
Orion Samuelson
Dr. George W. Sledge
Don Triebensee
Dr. Gerald R. Matteson
George Johnson
Bernie Staller
Dr. Robert Campbell
Dr. Harold Beals
Dr. Richard Delorit
Dr. Richard Jensen
Francis Steiner
John Perkins
Arnold Bluemke
Dick Meske
Merle Richter
Archie Abbott
Ken Seering
Floyd J. Miller
Charles Larson
J.O. Beadle
Ivan Kindschi
2010
2010
2010
2011
2011
2011
2012
2012
2012
2013
2013
2013
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
2016
Dean Gagnon
Harold Tech
Ken Allen
Kevin Keith
Dick Aide
Eugene King
Dr. Gary Rohde
Farres Harrison
Don Loomans
Keith Gundlach
John Emmons
LaVerne G. Stuckey
Orland Abel
Don Leibelt
Roy Esser
Kim Havens
Glenn L. Linder
Jim Marcks
Clara Hedrich
Robert. G Heebink
Pat Zimmer
Honorary State FFA Degrees
The Honorary State FFA Degree is the highest FFA Degree a state can bestow upon a non-member.
The purpose of the degree program is to recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding
service to the agricultural education/FFA program. Individuals nominated must have provided
exceptional service to agriculture and/or the agricultural education/FFA program.
Kim & Terry Adler
Brent Albers
Mark S. Alden
Dale Gallenberg
Travis Holt
James A. Holte
Sonya R. Huebner
Larry A. Lader
Lori Lulich
Regina Oldendorf
Beth J. Rieth
Becky Schollian
Julie M. Spoke
Troy Talford
Distinguished Service Awards
The Distinguished Service Citation is the highest award presented to an individual, organization,
agency, business, or industry. The recognition is for outstanding contributions made to the
Wisconsin Association of FFA and the total program of agricultural education.
Teyanna Loether
William J. Nelson
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R. Tim Wyss
Dr. Mark Zidon
Jeff Zobeck
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Wisconsin FFA Presidents
1929-30
1930-31
1931-32
1932-33
1933-34
1934-35
1935-36
1936-37
1937-38
1938-39
1939-40
1940-41
1941-42
1942-43
1943-45
1945-46
1946-47
1947-48
1948-49
1949-50
1950-51
1951-52
1952-53
1953-54
1954-55
1955-56
1956-57
1957-58
1958-59
1959-60
1960-61
1961-62
1962-63
1963-64
1964-65
1965-66
1966-67
1967-68
1968-69
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
1972-73
Donald James, Dodgeville
Harold McMahon, Portage
John F. Boss, Oshkosh West
Arley Heinze, Portage
Clayton Heitz, Fort Atkinson
Rodney Kittleson, Albany
Owen Owens, Portage
Richard Schuster, Oregon
Ivan Kindschi, Sauk Prairie
Richard Delorit, Algoma
Reid Goodell, Menomonie
Frank Wing, Baraboo
John Welles, Rosendale
Harvey Considine, Portage
Donald Thompson, Lodi
William J. Schmidt, Seymour
Marvin Krull, Lake Mills
Arlie Matthys, Barron
Norbert Schachtner, Watertown
Richard Rossmiller, Rochester
Eugene Gohl, Cumberland
William Pickerign, Eau Claire Memorial
Kenyon Giese, Sauk Prairie
Merle Krueger, Seymour
James Werth, Markesan
Joe Conlin, Columbus
Howard Poulson, Palmyra-Eagle
Alan Spors, Melrose-Mindoro
Roger Christy, Eau Claire Memorial
Lowell Pritchard, Watertown
Orwoll Hagen, Wittenberg-Birnamwood
David Meyer, Westby
John B. Zimmerman, Fort Atkinson
Thomas Bleck, New London
Gerald Dryer, Reedsburg
Scott Traynor, Milton
William T. Boehm, Mosinee
Calvin O’Harrow, Oconto Falls
Ronald Deiter, Cuba City
David Bollman, Rice Lake
Terry Hess, Cassville
Dick Prine, Barron
Kim Havens, Darlington
1973-74
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Gerrit DeBruin, Juda
Tom Pechacek, River Falls
Ferron Havens, Darlington
Mike Kawleski, Stevens Point
John Arneson, Stoughton
Mike Walsh, Glenwood City
Mark Lelle, Black Hawk
Tom McKittrick, Kickapoo
Neal Wellner, Cadott
Harvey Menn, Brookwood
Dale Beaty, Hillsboro
Rick Dado, Amery
Dave Schaefer, Platteville
Darren Kittleson, Mt. Horeb
Ed Peck, Marshall
Bryan Higgins, Antigo
Amber Vickers, Black Hawk
Joel Wondra, Sun Prairie
David Lulich, Ashland
Amy Meyer, Loyal
David C. Meyer, Loyal
Jim Piechowski, Waupaca
Brenda Pietz, Wittenberg-Birnamwood
Michael Tauscher, Pulaski
Amy Bollinger, Cochrane-Fountain City
Nathan Russell, Shullsburg
Tolea Kamm, New Richmond
Matthew Reinders, Johnson Creek
Cortney Peissig, Colby
Matthew Schleusner, Barron
Chris Ritscher, Cochrane-Fountain City
Nicole Schmidt, Gresham
Gena Polzin, Cadott
Matt Anderson, Sauk Prairie
Andrew Christenson, Amery
Nick Palkowski, Cochrane-Fountain City
BJ Chrisler, Sauk Prairie
Alicia Hodnik, Big Foot
Ethan Giebel, Mauston
Kayla Hack, East Troy
Logan Wells, Monroe
Alison Wedig, Darlington
Sally Albers, Sauk Prairie
Wisconsin State Staff
Advisors
1929-30 V.E. Kivlin 1930-60 Louis M. Sasman 1960-72 D.C. Aebischer 1972-88 Floyd J. Doering 1988-90 Dean P. Gagnon 1990 Kevin A. Keith 1990-93 David L. Doerfert 1994-96 Kevin A. Keith 1996-03 Sharon W. Wendt
2003-05 Dean P. Gagnon
2006-16 Jeff Hicken
Executive Secretaries 1939-65 C. H. Bonsack 1965-67 D.E. Beyl 1967-83 Arnold B. Cordes
1983-85 Virgil O. Martinson 1985-94 Kevin A. Keith 1994-96 Sharon W. Wendt
1996-05 Dean P. Gagnon
2006-16 Jeff Hicken 35
FFA Coordinators
1992-93 Melanie Burgess
1993-94 Cheryl L. Zimmerman
FFA Executive Director
1994-16 Cheryl L. Zimmerman
FFA Executive Assistant
2001-16 Terry Bernick
2016 STATE FFA CONVENTION JUDGES
CREED SPEAKING
Semi-Finals
Ms. Clara Hedrich, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, LaClare Farms
Ms. Ginger James, Regional Accounts Manager, AgroChem
Mr. Don Mier, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Plymouth
Finals
Ms. Robin Connelly, Member Services Supervisor, Organic Valley / CROPP Cooperative
Ms. Carolyn Butts, John Deere Financial
Mr. David Laatsch, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Beaver Dam
PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING
Semi-Finals
Ms. Emily Treu, Sales Representative and Owner, Treu Seeds
Ms. Janet Schneider, Past Wisconsin FFA Alumni President
Mr. Ron Demars, Director of Credit, Allied Cooperative
Ms. Jennifer Gracyalny, Director of Learning Services, Pulaski School District
Ms. Danielle Waterworth, Director-Commercial Lending, CNH Industrial Capital
Mr. Darren Kittleson, Operating Principal/Broker, Keller Williams
Finals
Mr. Jim Massey, Editor, The Country Today Ms. Andrea Bloom, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Vita Plus
Mr. Mark Kunde, Winneconne School Board & FFA Alumni Member
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
Semi-Finals
Ms. Dawn Doran, Business Analyst, John Deere Financial
Dr. Rick Daluge, Retired, Dean UW-Madison Short Course
Ms. Kathleen Murphy, Customer and Channel Experience Manager, John Deere Financial
Ms. Bec Kurzynske, Superintendent Pulaski Schools
Ms. Candie Lehto, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council
Ms. Fran O’Leary, Editor, Wisconsin Agriculturist
Finals
Mr. Luke Wiedenfeld, Sanitation Manager/Night Superintendent-Madison Plant, The Kraft Heinz Company
Ms. Karen Lee, Editor, Progressive Dairyman
Mr. David Erickson, Retired, Cooperative Network
DISCUSSION MEET
Semi-Finals
Mr. BJ Chrisler, 2011 WI Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner
Ms. Beth Schaefer, Regional Program Manager, WI Dairy Council-WMMB
Ms. Jillian Beaty, 2007 WI Farm Bureau Discussion Meet Winner
Mr. Nate Zimdars, 2014 WI Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Winner, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Ms. Jolynne Schroepfer, Field Representative, Sartori Cheese
Ms. Wendy Kannel, Director of Training and Leadership, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Finals
Mr. Jim Holte, President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Mr. Dale Beaty, CAO, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Mr. Kory Stalsberg, UW-Extension Dairy & Livestock Agent, Grant & Lafayette Counties
JOB INTERVIEW
Semi-Finals
Ms. Rae Nell Halbur, Farm Broadcaster
Mr. Jim Melby, Agricultural Education Instructor, Winneconne
Ms. Kendall Babcock, Employee Relations Assistant, Great Wolf Lodge
Ms. Candie Lehto, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council
Ms. Heidi Clausen, Regional Editor, The Country Today
Ms. Lori Lulich, Regional Sales Manager, Mid-West Family Marketing
Finals
Ms. Jessie Corning, Senior Marketing Manager, Culver Franchising System
Ms. Jill Makovec, Account Executive, Learfield Communications
Mr. Dan Smith, Division Administrator, DATCP
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Semi-Finals
Mr. Tim Wyss, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Clear Lake
Mr. Tim Heeg, Agricultural Education Instructor, Marshfield
Ms. Shawna Henke, Agricultural Education Student, UW-River Falls
Mr. Cal Geiger, Agricultural Education Instructor, Mayville
Mr. Troy Lobdell, Agricultural Education Instructor, Darlington
Ms. Madeline Bode, Agricultural Education Student UW-River Falls
Finals
Dr. Rick Bockhop, Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-Platteville
Dr. James Graham, Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-River Falls
Dr. Mark Zidon, Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-Platteville
OPENING/CLOSING CEREMONIES CONTEST
Junior Division
Mr. Ken Harter, Past State FFA Alumni President
Mr. Dave Kruse, Agricultural Education Instructor, Elkhorn
Ms. Gwen Dado, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council
Senior Division
Ms. Kimberly Heine, Agricultural Education Instructor, Palmyra-Eagle
Ms. Whitney Barnes, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bay Port
Mr. Kris Beaver, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupun
JUNIOR HIGH QUIZ BOWL
Ms. Sandra Dykes, Agricultural Education Instructor, Weyauwega-Fremont
Mr. Daniel Robinson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Lomira
Mr. Jeff Meske, Agricultural Education Instructor, Lakeside Lutheran
Ms. Lori Rowe, Agricultural Education Instructor, Tigerton
Ms. Rene Lehman, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupaca
Mr. Ryan Seichter, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupun
HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ BOWL
Ms. Jennifer Russell, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shullsburg
Ms. Kim Schadrie, Agricultural Education Instructor, Hartford
Mr. Mark Ladsten, Vice President, Wisconsin FFA Alumni
Mr. John Slipek, Agricultural Education Instructor, Abbotsford
Mr. James Grasee, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES
Mr. Isaac Christenson, Agricultural Business Banker, Bremer Bank
Ms. Susan Long Brugger, Dairyland State Bank
Ms. Natalie Parementier Killion, School Counselor, Green Bay Public Schools-Green Bay Preble
FOOD FOR AMERICA
Ms. Nicole Adrian, Education Committee, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion
Ms. Rosalie Geiger, Education Committee Chair, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion
Ms. Wendy Kannel, Director of Training and Leadership Development, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
AGRICULTURAL ARTWORK
Ms. Michelle Fine, Senior Graphic Designer, Nasco Arts
Ms. Julie Palkowski, Fine Arts Consultant, Department of Public Instruction
Ms. Anne Pryor, WI Arts Board
Ms. Rachel Daul, Daul Farms
Ms. Susan Van Asten, Vice President of Telesales, United Health Care
Ms. Sherri Castel, Curater of Madison Museum of Art
STATE SCRAPBOOK CONTEST
Ms. Jill Reilly, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council
Ms. Ione Hausler, Agricultural Education Instructor, Stevens Point
Ms. Ellen Cary, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council
Ms. Steffi Sabel, Bon-Home Farms
FFA TALENT COMPETITION
Ms. Sue Pruessing, Media Communications Coordinator, Big Foot
Ms. Marian Viney, Graphic Designer, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Ms. Krist Kvalheim, Agricultural Education Instructor, Sun Prairie
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STATE STAR FARMER
Mr. Keith Gundlach, Agricultural Education Instructor, Randolph Cambria-Friesland
Mr. Dave Rizzardi, Curriculum Sales Consultant, CEV Multi-Media, Ltd.
Mr. Timothy Pederson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Amherst
Ms. Pam Allen, Agricultural Education Instructor, Mt. Horeb
Ms. Hanna Wolsdorf, Agricultural Education Instructor, Montello
STAR IN AGRISCIENCE/AGRIBUSINESS
Ms. Kaleb Santy, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski
Ms. Linda Sattler, Agricultural Education Instructor, Laconia
Ms. Tracy Heinbuch, Agricultural Education Instructor, Plymouth
Mr. Paul Majors, Agricultural Education Instructor, Whitewater
Mr. David Friend, Agricultural Education Instructor, Kiel
STAR IN AGRICULTURAL PLACEMENT
Ms. Kim Houser, Agricultural Education Instructor, Wisconsin Heights
Mr. Joe Heinbuch, Agricultural Education Instructor, New Holstein
Ms. Sandy Dykes, Agricultural Education Instructor, Weyauwega-Fremont
Mr. Ralph Johnson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Juda
AGRICULTURAL ISSUES CDE & MARKETING PLAN CDE
Ms. Stacey Kunde, Agricultural Education Instructor, Brillion
Ms. Mary Handrich, Agricultural Education Instructor, Denmark
Ms. Abbey Wethal, Marketing Executive, Filament Marketing
NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARD APPLICATIONS
Mr. Mike Sabel, Agribusiness Instructor, MidState Technical College
Mr. Dave Rizzardi, Curriculum Sales Consultant, CEV Multimedia, Ltd.
Mr. Steve Boe, District 4 Coordinator, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Mr. Dave Gliniecki, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln
Mr. Ken Harter, Past Wisconsin FFA Alumni President
Mr. Ken Seering, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Denmark
Ms. Janet Schneider, Past Wisconsin FFA Alumni President
Mr. Adam Wehling, Association Dean of Energy and Agriculture, CVTC
Mr. Herman Seebandt, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Neillsville
AGRISCIENCE FAIR
Ms. Randi Osborne, Agricultural Education Instructor, Weston
Ms. Jeanne Alling, Agricultural Education Instructor, Unity
Mr. Jonathon Ganske, Agricultural Education Instructor, Watertown
Mr. Terry Erdmann, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski
Mr. Mark Strohschein, Agricultural Education Instructor, Green Bay East
Ms. Tiffany Schaffner, Agricultural Education Instructor, Rosholt
Mr. Paul Jakupciak, Agricultural Education Instructor, Osceola
Mr. Sam Behrends, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bruce
Ms. Lisa Konkel, Agricultural Education Instructor, Big Foot
Mr. Darren Swartz, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bloomer
Mr. Travis Engel, Agricultural Education Instructor, Owen-Withee
Ms. Fay Westberg, Agricultural Department Assistant, UW-River Falls
Mr. Brad Markhardt, Agricultural Education Instructor, Black River Falls
Mr. Kent Haake, Agricultural Education Instructor, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau
Mr. Mark Cournoyer, Agricultural Education Instructor, Auburndale
Mr. Steve Stomberg, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shawano
Dr. Tim Buttles, Agricultural Education Professor, UW-River Falls
Mr. Rick Bierbauer, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bangor
Mr. Cedric Pettis, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski
Mr. Bob Voss, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Monticello
Mr. Don Dipprey, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Turtle Lake
Ms. Chanyn Dorn, Agricultural Education Instructor, New Lisbon
Mr. Tom Sebranek, Agricultural Education Instructor, Green Bay Southwest
Ms. Diane Colburn, Agricultural Education Instructor, Prairie du Chien
Mr. Bill Urban, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pittsville
Mr. Keith Kolpack, Retired, Agricultural Education Instructor, Barron
Ms. Jill Gaskell, Pecatonica FFA Alumni
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STATE OFFICER SELECTION
Chairperson: Mr. Dan Ziegler, Agricultural Education Instructor, New Glarus
Tabulator: Dr. Rick Bockhop, Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-Platteville
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE INTERVIEW TEAM
Ms. Lori Lulich, Regional Sales Manager, Mid-West Family Marketing
Mr. Dale Beaty, Chief Adminstrative Officer, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Ms. Cheryl Steinbach, Agricultural Education Instructor, Granton
Ms. Rachel Sauvola, Agricultural Education Instructor, New Richmond
Mr. Matt Reinders, Agricultural Education Instructor, Edgar
Ms. Whitney Barnes, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bay Port
Mr. Kevin Whalen, Agricultural Education Instructor, Arcadia
Ms. Christine Jumbeck, Agricultural Education Instructor, Cochrane-Fountain City
Ms. Shari Graffunder, Agricultural Education Instructor, River Valley
Ms. Kim Schadrie, Agricultural Education Instructor, Hartford
Mr. Derrick Papcke, Papcke Farms, Elkhorn
Ms. Rebecca Wirkus, Agricultural Education Instructor, Stratford
Mr. Eric Larsen, Director of Assessment, Menasha, New London and Winneconne School Districts
Mr. Shane Westphal, Firefighter/Paramedic, Stevens Point
Mr. Jeff Zobeck, Agricultural Education Instructor, Gresham
Ms. Crystal Retzlaff, Agricultural Education Instructor, Clintonville
Mr. Kaleb Santy, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski
Ms. Sandy Dykes, Agricultural Education Instructor, Weyauwega-Fremont
Ms. Bridgett Neu, Realtor, Pleasant View Realty
Mr. Jim Massey, Editor, The Country Today
Ms. Beth Porior-Schaefer, Regional Program Manager, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Ms. Regina Oldendorf, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Executive Director
Ms. Jamie Propson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Mishicot
Mr. Kris Beaver, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupun
Ms. Jillian Beaty, Agricultural Education Instructor, Oregon
Ms. Kim Houser, Agricultural Education Instructor, Wisconsin Heights
Ms. Jennifer Russell, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shullsburg
Mr. Dave Kruse, Agricultural Education Instructor, Elkhorn
Ms. Tari Costello, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupun
Ms. Paula Bakken, Agricultural Education Instructor, Marshall
Ms. Sheri Hicken, Agricultural Education Instructor, SAGES
Ms. Lisa Konkel, Agricultural Education Instructor, Big Foot
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STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SUPERINTENDENTS
Ag Sales
Ag Technologies and Mechanical Systems
Agronomy
Floriculture
Forestry
Horse Evaluation
Livestock Evaluation
Meats Evaluation and Technology
Milk Quality
Nursery and Landscape
Poultry
Veterinary Science
Wildlife Management
Ms. Andrea Brossard, Beaver Dam
Mr. Nick Lindloff and Mr. Bob Gray, MATC
Mr. Paul Roemer, County Visions Co-op
Ms. Beth Heinze, UW-Madison
Mr. Dusty Williams, Blackhawk Tech
Mr. John Porior and Ms. Sara Schoenborn
Mr. Chris Kuntz, UW-Stevens Point
Ms. Liv Sandberg, UW-Madison
Ms. Bernie O’Rourke, UW-Madison
Mr. Jeff Sindelar, UW-Madison
Mr. Scott Rankin, UW-Madison
Ms. Eileen Nelson, UW-Madison
Mr. Ron Kean, UW-Madison
Ms. Katie Olson, Globe University
Mr. Bryce Larson and Ms. Gerianne Albers, DNR
In addition we would like to thank the following locations for serving as our Regional Career Development
Events sites.
Janesville - Ms. Diane Runde and Ms. Jillian McNeely
FVTC-Appleton - Mr. Randy Tenpas
UW-Platteville - Dr. Mark Zidon and Dr. Rick Bockhop
UW-River Falls - Dr. Tim Buttles, Dr. James Graham and Ms. Fay Westberg
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THANK YOU TO ALL 2015-16 CONVENTIONRELATED DONORS THROUGH THE
WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION
State Convention Partners
Platinum
ANIMART - Named Sponsor of the Star Awards
Kerry -Named Sponsor of Day of Service &
Rally to Fight Hunger
Renk Seed - Named Sponsor of the State Degree
Lunch and Program
Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. - Named Sponsor
of the National Chapter Award Program
Gold
2014-15 State Officer Team
Army ROTC
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Supporter
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Digi-Star LLC
East Central/Select Sires
EIS Implement, Inc.
Elburn Co-op
Foremost Farms USA
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jennie-O Turkey Store
UW-Madison Dept. of Animal Sciences
We Energies Foundation
Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators
Wisconsin Dekalb Asgrow Sales Team
Silver
DuPont Pioneer
Local CHS/LOL Member Cooperatives
Merial Ltd.
Seneca Foods Corporation
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association
Wisconsin Public Service
Friend
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
International Stock Food Corporation
Richard and Sue Schultz
Ronald W. Martin
UW-River Falls Ag Ed Society &
Alpha Tau Alpha
Bronze
Agropur inc.
Badger State Ethanol, LLC
Citizens State Bank of Loyal
Collegiate FFA, UW-Madison
GROWMARK, Inc.
John Deere Company
Lakeside Foods, Inc.
Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Town Bank
We Energies
Westby Cooperative Creamery
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation
Wisconsin Farmers Union
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Proficiency Awards Sponsors
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (E)
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (P)
Agricultural Processing
Agricultural Sales (E)
Agricultural Sales (P)
Agricultural Services
Agriscience Research-Animal System
Agriscience Research-Integrated
Agriscience Research-Plant Systems
Beef Production (E)
Beef Production (P)
Dairy Production (E)
Dairy Production (P)
Diversified Agricultural Production
Diversified Crop Production (E)
Diversified Crop Production (P)
Diversified Horticulture
Diversified Livestock
Environmental Science & Natural Resources
Equine Science (E)
Equine Science (P)
Fiber & Oil Crop Production
Food Service
Forage Production
Forest Management and Products
Fruit Production Filament Marketing
Clarence A. and Caroline L. Strohschein Endowment
Cooperative Network
GROWMARK, Inc.
Foth Production Solutions, LLC
Lulich Auction & Realty, Inc.
Lulich Implement
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund
Sloan Implement Company, Inc.
La Crosse Milling Company
Mill Haven Foods
The Country Today
Direct Enterprises, Inc.
Wisconsin Dekalb Asgrow Sales Team
Dairyland Seed Co., Inc.
Lodi Veterinary Care
Vivayic Inc.
ANIMART
Nasco
Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association
American Foods Group
Accelerated Genetics
ANIMART
ANIMART
Lely North America
Milk Source, LLC
OXBO International Corporation
Section 8 FFA Alumni Affiliates
ANIMART
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC
Badger State Ethanol, Inc.
Cooperative Network
Marshfield FFA Alumni
Edward J. Okray Foundation, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc.
Seneca Foods Cooperation
H&S Manufacturing Co.
Fennimore FFA Alumni
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Goat Production
Grain Production (E)
Grain Production (P)
Home and/or Community Development
Landscape Management
Nursery Operations
Organic Agriculture
Outdoor Recreation
Poultry Production
Sheep Production
Small Animal Production & Care
Specialty Animal Production
Specialty Crop Production
Swine Production (E)
Swine Production (P)
Turf Grass Management
Vegetable Production
Veterinary Medicine
Wildlife Management
Speaking Contest Sponsors
Creed Speaking Contest
Discussion Meet
Extemporaneous Speaking Contest
Job Interview Contest
Jr. High Essay Contest
Opening & Closing Ceremony Contest
Parliamentary Procedure Contest
Prepared Speaking Contest
Quiz Bowl Contest
LaClare Farms
Montchevre-Betin, Inc.
Kuhl Equipment, Inc.
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
Glenn L. and Sonja Linder Endowment
United Cooperative
Lulich Landscaping, LLC
Denmark FFA Alumni
Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses
Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative, Inc.
Cochrane-Fountain City FFA Alumni
GNP Company
Wallace H. Jerome Endowment
Big Sky Suffolks
Waupaca FFA Chapter & Alumni
Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative
MAI Animal Health
Amherst FFA Alumni
Clinton FFA Alumni
Wisconsin Pork Association
Willow Creek Farm
Keith A. Gundlach Endowment
Gumz Farms
McCain Foods, Inc.
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
Dunn-Hill Marketing LLC
Dr. & Ms. Louis Arrington
Kevin and Julie Larson Family
Milk Source, LLC
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation
Daily Dairy Report
The Country Today
Cooperative Network
Cooperative Network
Dr. Gerald R. Matteson
Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative
BMO Harris Bank
Floyd Doering Endowment
AgStar Financial Services, ACA
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Career Development Events
Agricultural Issues
Agricultural Mechanics
Agricultural Sales
Agronomy
Dairy Foods
Dairy Handling
Environmental & Natural Resources
Floriculture
Forestry
Horse Evaluation
Land Judging
Livestock Evaluation
Marketing Plan
Meat Evaluation & Technology
Nursery/Landscape
Poultry
Veterinary Science
Wildlife
Cooperative Network
United Cooperative
Wisconsin National Farmers Organization
RCI Engineering
United Cooperative
ANIMART
Star Blends
United Cooperative
Associated Milk Producers Inc.
Foremost Farms, USA
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative
GROWMARK, Inc.
Wisconsin Florists Foundation
Brakebush Brothers Inc.
Midwest STIHL
The Country Today
Jerry Steiner and Denise Bertrand Family
JBS-Green Bay
Duffy Grain, Inc.
Mr. & Ms. Tom & Jesi Betley
Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Donors
Wisconsin Poultry and Egg Industries Association
ANIMART
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POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation Scholarships are awarded through annual contributions and
endowed funds donated by companies, industry organizations and individual supporters, all of
which share the Foundation’s passion for agricultural education and leadership development.
Matthew D. Anderson Endowment
Matt Anderson inspired many FFA members serving as the Wisconsin FFA President in 2006-07.
Though his life was cut short in a farm accident, Matt’s legacy lives on through the endowment
established by his family.
ANIMART
ANIMART is an international animal health supplier that provides veterinary goods, show
equipment, and supplies to dairy and livestock producers.
Badger State Ethanol, LLC
Badger State Ethanol is a dry-mill ethanol production facility in Monroe. The Limited Liability
Company (LLC) was founded in May of 2000 and today has increased production to over 57
million gallons of ethanol per year.
Harold and Geneva Beals Endowment
Dr. Harold Beals taught Vocational Agriculture and biology at Platteville High School. He
later taught at Wisconsin State College, Platteville and served as Acting Dean of the College of
Agriculture.
Walter and Delores Bjoraker Endowment
Mr. Walter Bjoraker played a leadership role in the Department of Agriculture and Extension
Education at UW-Madison, serving as department chairman for 20 years.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet Scholarships
Blain’s Farm and Fleet was founded in 1955 by brothers Claude and Bert Blain offering
midwestern shoppers everything needed for family or projects under one roof.
Collegiate FFA UW-Madison Chapter
UW-Madison Collegiate FFA Chapter enhances the collegiate experience through service and
engagement to form premier leaders, enable personal growth and ensure career success.
ConAgra Foods
ConAgra Foods is one of North America’s largest food companies and has a facility in Menomonie,
specializing in creating their signature Swiss Miss blend. They are proud to support those high
school seniors who are pursuing a career in agriculture and live in the counties of Chippewa,
Dunn, Pierce or St. Croix.
Arnold and Katherine Cordes Endowment
Arnold Cordes served as an Agricultural Education Instructor, Agricultural Education Consultant
at the Department of Public Instruction, State FFA Executive Secretary and founder of the
Wisconsin FFA Foundation. Together, Arnold and Katherine shared a passion for supporting FFA
members and their leadership development.
Elstad Brother Endowment
The Elstad Brothers were major dairy producers from northwestern Wisconsin who wanted to
make a contribution to assist students with their education.
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, established in 1922, helps producers market,
manage and finance their agricultural businesses.
Farmer Community Giving, Organic Valley
Organic Valley recognizes the value FFA offers students and wants to support high school seniors
in Viroqua, LaFarge, Westby, Kickapoo and Cashton areas in continuing their education to
become future leaders in organic agriculture.
Foth Production Solutions serves clients through strategic planning, consulting and engineering to
meet their needs of infrastructure development, environment stewardship and production processes.
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Dean P. and Mary Elstad Gagnon Endowment
Mr. Dean P. Gagon and Mrs. Mary Elstad Gagon are both former Wisconsin State Staff members
and long time supporters of Agriculture Education and the FFA. As a result of their service in the
Peace Corps, they believe in assisting minorities who are pursuing careers in agriculture.
GROWMARK Scholarship
GROWMARK, formed in 1980, uses a network of supply and grain cooperatives to provide
products and services to member-owners and customers.
Kenneth K. Heideman Endowment
Kenneth K. Heideman believed his farm upbringing contributed significantly to his life and
wished to provide advanced educational opportunities to young people who came from similar
backgrounds from the Clintonville, Marshfield and New Holstein area.
Rodney O. Kittelsen Endowment
Mr. Rodney O. Kittelsen, President of the 1935 State FFA Officer Team, had a distinguished
career in the FBI and later as a long-standing member of Monroe’s legal community.
Robert and Herta Laatsch Family Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. Laatsch raised seven children on the family’s diversified dairy farm and instilled
into them the values of education, hard work, money management and a respect of the land and
agriculture.
Dr. Virgil and Ann Martinson Endowment
The Dr. Virgil and Ann Martinson Endowed Scholarship was established to support students
planning to teach agricultural education.
Louis M. Sasman of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison Endowment
Louis M. Sasman was State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and State FFA Advisor in
Wisconsin for many years. A memorial scholarship fund was established by his family, with the
cooperation of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison to assist students with financial need.
Star Blends
Star Blends is a leading livestock and companion animal feed manufacturer and supplier of
complete feeds to enhance the health, well-being and performance of animals.
Bernie and Marty Staller Endowment
Mr. Staller was an agribusiness instructor and FFA advisor for 11 years at Janesville-Parker High
School, and served the National FFA Organization for 27 years, helping to streamline national
operations and assemble a world-class staff.
John and Hattie Van Wychen Endowment
Peter, George, and Jim Van Wychen, along with Jim’s wife Nodji, chose to honor the Van Wychen
brothers’ parents by establishing this scholarship.
The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association provides programs and services as a unifying voice for
the agribusiness industries of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin FFA Convention Scholarship
FFA members attending the Wisconsin FFA Convention donate to this fund to provide this oneof-a kind scholarship that is awarded annually to a fellow FFA member.
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities, Inc.
The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation fosters the vitality of rural Wisconsin by investing
in education programs of people to transform and improve the economic health and quality of
rural life.
Robert Wohlford Memorial
Robert Wohlford was a lifetime FFA Alumni member from New London and prior owner of the
Ace Bolt & Nut Company. He passed away in May 2015, but leaves a legacy within the FFA and
FFA Alumni on the state and national levels.
WPS Farm Show Food Vendors
The WPS Farm Show Food Vendors are ag industry groups who sell food at the WPS Farm Show
every year in Oshkosh.
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BLUE AND GOLD SOCIETY
This society is comprised of individuals who generously demonstrated support of Wisconsin FFA
members and programs through a gift of $15,000 or more to the Foundation over a period of
one to three years or who have supplied a letter of intent that they included the Wisconsin FFA
Foundation in a planned gift estimated to be a comparable amount.
Individual Members:
Lou and Sandra Arrington
Harold and Geneva Beals
Walter and Delores Bjoraker
Arnold B. and Katherine Cordes
Floyd Doering
Dr. Rick and Peggy Daluge
Elstad Brothers Estate
The Family of Matthew D. Anderson
Dean P. and Mary Elstad Gagnon
Keith Gundlach
Kenneth K. Heideman
Al and Lynn Herrman
The Family of Gordon J. Iverson, DVM
Wallace H. Jerome
Amber Vickers Keller
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Robert and Herta Laatsch Family
Kevin and Julie Larson Family
Glenn L. and Sonja Linder
Virgil O. and Ann Martinson
Gerald R. Matteson
Bethany L. Rieth
Ken Seering
Bernie and Marty Staller
Clarence A. and Caroline L. Strohschein
Thomas H. and Christine M. Thomsen, in honor of Mr. Thomsen’s father,
H. H. ‘Tommy’ Thomsen
Jim and Nodji Van Wychen, in honor of Mr. Van Wychens’s parents,
John and Hattie Van Wychen.
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SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION
There are hundreds of people who make the Wisconsin FFA Convention possible. Whether they assisted with
the state speaking contests, courtesy corps, registration or other duties, everyone worked together to help
make this a successful convention. The 2015-2016 State FFA Officers and State Staff would like to extend a
special thank you to everyone who attended, participated or helped with our Convention.
State Convention Managers
Agricultural Art Competition - Brian Pinchart, Wrightstown
Agriscience Fair - Colleen Geurink, Marathon and John Slipek, Abbotsford
Awards - Aaron Kilsdonk, Seymour and Kim Houser, Wisconsin Heights
Back Stage Line-Up - Jodi Meyer, Hillsboro; Shari Graffunder, River Valley and Tyler Franklin
Business Session Manager - Troy Talford, Sauk Prairie
Career Show - Jen Bradley, Wisconsin FFA Foundation; Katie Hagemann, Burlington
Contests - Katie Christenson, Ellsworth; Troy Talford, Sauk Prairie; Crystal Retzlaff, Clintonville; Marty Nowak,
Luxemburg-Casco; Nelda Bailey and Kelly Hubert, Tomah
Convention T-Shirts - Troy Talford, Sauk Prairie
Courtesy Corps - Kristin Hanson, Prairie Farm; Christine Jumbeck, Cochrane-Fountain City; Kevin Whalen and Steve
Schank, Arcadia
Dance/Entertainment - Roger and Diane King, Holmen
Day of Service - Beth and Brian Rieth, Oconto Falls and Melissa Sylte, New London
Decorations - Glenda Crook, Lodi and Dan Filla, Independence
FFA Bucks - Shelby Mitchell, Fennimore and Jamie Rupp, Albany
Hall of Stars - Sandra Dykes and Connie Peterson, Weyauwega-Fremont
Honored Adults - Sonya Huebner on behalf of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation
Logistics - Mark Zimmerman, Spencer
Meals/Receptions - Melinda Goplin, Whitehall and Jason Hovell, Independence
News Room - Rene Lehman, Waupaca; Kim Schadrie, Hartford and Jamie Propson, Mishicot
Registration - DeWayne Fossum and Darren Swartz, Bloomer
Restored Tractor Display - Matt Reinders, Edgar
Scrapbook Contest - Rebecca Wirkus, Stratford and Rachel Sauvola, New Richmond
Seating - Ryan Holle, East Troy; Jeff Zobeck, Gresham and Paula Bakken, Marshall
Social Media Manager - Jennifer Russell, Shullsburg
Staging - Jamie Hagenow, Brillion; Steve Boe, Blair-Taylor; Melissa Ploeckelman, Colby; Connor Anderson, Clear
Lake; Emily Watson, Elkhorn; Nate Overby, Amery
State Officer Interviews - Dan Ziegler, New Glarus and Dr. Rick Bockhop, UW-Platteville
State Star Judging - Glenda Crook, Lodi
Talent Stage - Lisa Konkel, Jeanne Case and Zach Markhardt, Big Foot
Tickets and Name Badges - Cassie Fabian, DPI
Tours - Richard Dykstra, Lake Mills; Shannon Lyon, Fort Atkinson and Travis Engel, Owen-Withee
Workshops - Mary Handrich, Denmark; Paul Zuelke, Portage and Nathan King, Cashton
Alliant Energy Center
Shirley Kaltenberg & Mike Klahr
Buses for Tours First Student, Inc.
Catering Centerplate
Convention Audio Visual ServicesTri-Media
Convention Branding & Design
X-treme Livestock Graphics, Aaron Zimmerman
Convention Housing Laura Senz, Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau
Convention T-Shirts Tools of Marketing
Courtesy Corps FFA Member Assistants; 2016-2017 State FFA Officer Candidates
FFA Band Director Monte Dunnum, Westby
FFA Band Assistant Director Kory Dahlen, Westby
FFA Chorus Director Peter Engh, Westby
FFA Chorus Assistant Director
Deanna Schlies
FFA Chorus Pianist
Lori Berget
Flowers
Kathy Hartmann-Breunig, Rainbow Floral
Greater Madison Convention Visitors Bureau
Deb Archer & Jeff Holcomb
Guidebook Design and Layout Eau Claire Press Co./Leader Printing
National FFA Supply Service Mark Zimmerman
News Room Staff Terry Bernick, FFA Executive Assistant
Session Announcer Bob Meyer, WDLB Radio
Sound and LightingSosonic
State Convention Photographer Empire Photography of Madison
Tour Chaperones
FFA Advisors, FFA Alumni, State Officer & Member Parents
Wisconsin FFA Foundation
Sara Schoenborn, Kristin Johnson & Jen Bradley
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WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF FFA
STATE OFFICER TEAM
2015-2016
Sally Albers, President
Sauk Praire FFA Chapter
Advisor: Mr. Troy Talford
Parents: Kim and Terry Adler
and the Late Brent Albers
Jason Roth, Vice President
Juda FFA Chapter
Advisor: Mr. Ralph Johnson
Parents: Bill and Wendy Roth
Brenna Bays, Parliamentarian
Adams-Friendship FFA Chapter
Advisor: Ms. Becky Grabarski
Parents: Jim Bays & Molly and Doug Wiese
Maddi Colbeth, Secretary
Clear Lake FFA Chapter
Advisor: Mrs. Dani Schott
Parents: Paul and Heidi Colbeth
Taylor Halopka, Treasurer
Colby FFA Chapter
Advisors: Ms. Melissa Ploeckelman and Ms. Aime Long
Parent: Todd Halopka
Kaitlin Konder, Vice President
Glenwood City FFA Chapter
Advisor: Mr. Sean VanderWaal
Parents: Kraig and Maureen Konder
Jared Retzlaff, Vice President
Omro FFA Chapter
Advisor: Mr. Keven Busse
Parents: Dennis and Tammy Retzlaff
Joelle Liddane, Sentinel
Tomah FFA Chapter
Advisors: Ms. Nelda Bailey & Ms. Kelly Hubert
Parents: Tim and Kathy Liddane
Abby Sabel, Reporter
Chilton FFA Chapter
Advisor: Ms. Amy Thielman
Parents: Jerry and Cari Sabel
Beth Zimmer, Vice President
River Ridge FFA Chapter
Advisor: Mr. Bret Iverson
Parents: Gerard and Theresa Zimmer
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87th WISCONSIN FFA CONVENTION

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