MayJune Newsletter

May/June 2014
Illinois Section 5 FFA
Volume 3, Issue 1
Erica Kane
Section 5 Reporter
(309)-678-3741
[email protected]
Up Coming
Events
July 18: Section 5
FFA Fair @ Marshall
Putnam Co. Fair
Grounds
July 22-25:
Leadership Camp
Article
Highlights
State Convention…2
Chapter News……..3
Contacts………………4
Congratulations to the new
Section 5 Officer Team!
President: Rochele Rosa of
Midland, Vice President: Kyle
Zimmerman
of
Eureka,
Reporter: Erica Kane of
Elmwood, Treasurer: Sammi
Bessler of Midland, Secretary:
Maddie Caldwell of Elmwood,
and Sentinel: Rand Peterson of
Brimfield. The Section 5 Officer
Elections was hosted at
Brimfield High School on May
1, 2014. Chapters that
attended
were
Brimfield,
Elmwood, Eureka, Metamora,
Midland, Putnam County, and
Princeville. The evening was
kicked off with pizza, followed
by FFA Olympics and section
elections. Throughout the
night, members raised money
for the section by donating
change to their favorite
Advisor and Section officer to
be able to pie them in the face.
The winners, Mr. Heiser and
Austin Pletsch, enjoyed a “pie”
in the face for their popularity.
Blue & Gold Journal 2
The 86th Illinois State Convention was held June 10-12 at
the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield.
3,781 members attended the convention, some from
Brimfield, Elmwood, Eureka, Midland, Princeville, and
Putnam County. The Convention was filled with many
exhibits, sessions, speeches, workshops, meal functions,
elections, and, of course, the FFA dance. Throughout
Section 5, many awards were given to chapters and
individuals. 22 members received their State Degrees
and three members received their American Degree.
Vitoria Stoller (Princeville), Josh DeGroot (Princeville),
and Kyle Zimmerman (Eureka) won in their Proficiency
Award areas and will move on to the national level.
Mikaela Wieland (Princeville) was one of ten
Outstanding Chapter Reporters and one of five
Outstanding Section Reporters. Midland represented
well in winning the section Heritage Award, Cooperative
Activities Award, Bankers Plaque Award, Student
Development Award, Chapter Development Award,
Community Development Award, and 2014 Sweepstakes
Award. Fieldcrest, Princeville, and Putnam County were
2014 Century Challenge Award Winners. The
convention was filled with a multitude of hellos and
goodbyes to new and old friends, officers, and one of our
own advisors, Mr. Rick Shreffler (Elmwood). The
convention closed with the installation of the new State
Officers: Cody Morris, President; Tommy Justison, Vice
President; Andrew Klein, Reporter; Renee Kinzinger,
Secretary; Willow Krumwiede, Treasurer; and our new
section President, Rochele Rosa (Midland).
Blue & Gold Journal 3
Chapter News from Section 5
Elmwood Barnyard Petting Zoo
By Maddie Caldwell, Elmwood FFA Reporter
On Friday, May 2nd, 2014, the Elmwood FFA Chapter
hosted their annual petting zoo for the elementary
students from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The day was
filled with many educational sessions including visits
from 20 various classes and a raffle at the end of the
day of two New Zealand rabbits donated by EP
Rabbitry. The animals being displayed were cattle,
sheep and goats, ducks and chickens, rabbits, a dog,
a horse, and many tractors for students to sit in.
Thank you to all who made this day possible,
especially the individuals who brought in animals for
viewing.
Barnyard Discoveries at Elmwood
On Monday, May 19th, 2014, several members from the Elmwood FFA
Chapter assisted with the Barnyard Discoveries tour held outside the
grade school office. Ron Wasson, owner and operator of Barnyard
Discoveries, had his trailer on display for the elementary students that
included a miniature horse, two miniature south down sheep, two goats, a
miniature KuneKune pig, poultry, and two rabbits.
Princeville FFA Canoe Trip
By Jordan Kraft, Princeville FFA Reporter
Princeville FFA drove down to Eminence, MO, June 22 through June 26, to canoe the Current
River. Eleven members with the highest points attended. The members included 5 boys and 6
girls. They were Mikaela Wieland, Victoria Stoller, Laura Sandall, Jordan Kraft, Emily Snyder,
Daniel Feucht, Andrew Wells, Josh DeGroot, Skyler Brazel, Colin Stahl, and Logan Rogers. We
canoed every day, with our shortest run being 9 miles and our longest run being 11 miles. I
think everyone can agree that some favorite parts were tipping canoes and firing water guns at
each other. Along the way, we jumped off numerous jumping rocks, swam in cold springs, saw
Welch Hospital, and explored caves. This annual trip was memorable for all.
Blue & Gold Journal 4
The section officer team met at Monical’s Pizza in
Chillicothe on June 18. The team discussed section
goals for the upcoming year, team goals, and their
personal goals. Possible fund raisers for the section
were discussed as well. The next meeting will be at
the Section Fair in Henry.
Illinois Section 5 FFA
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Rochele Rosa, President
[email protected]
(309)-435-6808
Kyle Zimmerman, Vice President
[email protected]
(309)-213-0895
Erica Kane, Reporter
[email protected]
(309)-678-3741
Maddie Caldwell, Secretary
[email protected]
(309)-253-7142
Sammi Bessler, Treasurer
[email protected]
(309)-361-1116
Rand Peterson, Sentinel
[email protected]
(309)-645-7587