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Wisconsin FFA Update - News In Brief
WISCONSIN FFA UPDATE - News In Brief
An update on Wisconsin FFA activities from the Wisconsin FFA Center, Inc.
For the week of March 20, 2023
1. 2023 State Officer Candidate Materials
2. State FFA Officer Candidates
3. Contest Entry Forms Online - Conduct of Meetings LDE, High School Quiz Bowl, Ag. Issues LDE, and Marketing Plan CDE
4. Jr. High/Middle School Essay Contest - Entries Due April 17
5. FFA Membership Roster Payment
6. 2023 Wisconsin FFA Environmental Science CDE at the Wisconsin Envirothon
7. Get your Students Ready for the 2023 Wisconsin FFA Agriscience Fair
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Upcoming Deadlines and Activities
Remember these important dates:
March 23-24 Connect and EDGE Conferences - Stevens Point
March 28-30 WPS Farm Show, Oshkosh - Silent Auction to Support Wisconsin FFA
March 30 State FFA Board of Directors Meeting - Madison
April 21 Wisconsin Envirothon - Wisconsin Lions Camp, Rosholt
April 27 State CDEs - Madison
Sectional Leadership Development Events
Section 1: Spooner, April 10
Section 2: Osseo-Fairchild, April 12
Section 3: Whitehall, March 14 - Done
Section 4: Lancaster, March 27
Section 5: Albany, March 22
Section 6: Waupun, March 15 - Done
Section 7: Loyal, March 13 - Done
Section 8: New London, March 23
Section 9: Bay Port, April 3
Section 10: East Troy, March 29
Career Development Events
March 31 - FVTC-Appleton
April 1 - UW-River Falls
April 27 - State CDEs in Madison
FFA Application Deadlines:
April 1 Entries for Conduct of Meetings LDE, High School Quiz Bowl, Ag. Issues and Marketing Plan
April 17 Jr. High Essay Contest - Entries Submitted Online
April 20 National FFA Chapter Award Applications and Three Star Leaders - Submitted Online
April 20 State FFA Talent Entries Due
April 28 2023 State FFA Officer Application Due
May 1 Agriscience Fair Entries Due
May 8 Food for America Applications Due
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2023 State Officer Candidate Materials
We are in the process of updating the State FFA Officer Candidate Materials online. The process will be the same as last year. We will share all information soon.
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State FFA Officer Candidates
The Wisconsin Association of FFA is seeking qualified FFA members to serve as state FFA officers for the coming year. State FFA Officers need to be individuals who have a strong sense of responsibility, know and understand FFA and its programs, communicate well and have the heart and desire to willingly commit a year of service to the Wisconsin Association and its members. At the end of the year, state FFA officers receive leadership scholarships and have a year-long resume of experiences that give them a cutting edge for many future opportunities. Applications are due April 28. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON!!
Students that are elected to these leadership roles, need to fully understand the commitment and responsibilities that are required to fulfill their year of service. Please review the polices and commitment statement online along with all the parts of the election process. Serving as a Wisconsin State FFA Office is an internship experience like no other. Students will not only gain confidence and skills in leadership but will receive a variety of experiences to help them expand their knowledge of agriculture, agricultural education and FFA.
Attached is a tentative schedule of events that the 2023-2024 State Officers will be asked to participate in. If you have questions about running for State FFA Office, contact Cheryl Zimmerman at czimmerman@wisconsinffa.org
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Contest Entry Forms Online - Conduct of Meetings LDE, High School Quiz Bowl, Ag. Issues LDE, and Marketing Plan CDE
If your chapter would be interested in competing in the Conduct of Meetings LDE; High School Quiz Bowl; Ag. Issues LDE and/or Marketing Plan CDE at the 2023 State FFA Convention, entry forms are online at www.wisconsinffa.org Entry forms are due April 1 for all competitions to the Wisconsin FFA Center, however space fills up fast. We encourage more chapters to consider these competitions.
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Jr. High/Middle School Essay Contest - Entries Due April 17
All FFA members in 7th and 8th grade are eligible to compete in the Wisconsin FFA Jr. High/Middle School Essay Contest. A chapter can submit up to five entries. This year’s theme for the essay contest is “Elevate“. Essays can be up to 500 words and must be typed. Essays are judged on proper grammar and punctuation, how well the author addresses the theme, organization and clarity, originality and neatness.
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FFA Membership Roster Payment
Remember that sending in your payment for your chapter FFA membership dues is just as important as getting your roster submitted on time.
Payment must be received and CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO: WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF FFA.
Address for mailing membership payments:
Wisconsin Association of FFA
Attn: CTSO Accountant
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
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2023 Wisconsin FFA Environmental Science CDE at the Wisconsin Envirothon
The WI Envirothon Registration is open and will be held at Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI on Friday, April 21, 2023. This is where the state event will be held for the Wisconsin FFA Environmental Science CDE.
You can find information about the WI Envirothon here
https://wisconsinlandwater.
Register for the WI Envirothon
https://docs.google.com/forms/
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Get your Students Ready for the 2023 Wisconsin FFA Agriscience Fair
https://wisconsinaged.org/ffa/
The due date for Wisconsin State FFA Agriscience Fair Applications for students to compete at the State FFA Convention is May 1. Please note this on your calendars. This is an awesome event for your students. Start early and remember to read all the rules and policies for the Agriscience Fair.
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Have a great week!!
Cheryl L. Zimmerman
Wisconsin FFA Executive Director
Wisconsin FFA Center, Inc.
czimmerman@wisconsinffa.org
Phone: 715-659-4807
An update on Wisconsin FFA activities from the Wisconsin FFA Center, Inc.
For the week of March 20, 2023
1. 2023 State Officer Candidate Materials
2. State FFA Officer Candidates
3. Contest Entry Forms Online - Conduct of Meetings LDE, High School Quiz Bowl, Ag. Issues LDE, and Marketing Plan CDE
4. Jr. High/Middle School Essay Contest - Entries Due April 17
5. FFA Membership Roster Payment
6. 2023 Wisconsin FFA Environmental Science CDE at the Wisconsin Envirothon
7. Get your Students Ready for the 2023 Wisconsin FFA Agriscience Fair
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Upcoming Deadlines and Activities
Remember these important dates:
March 23-24 Connect and EDGE Conferences - Stevens Point
March 28-30 WPS Farm Show, Oshkosh - Silent Auction to Support Wisconsin FFA
March 30 State FFA Board of Directors Meeting - Madison
April 21 Wisconsin Envirothon - Wisconsin Lions Camp, Rosholt
April 27 State CDEs - Madison
Sectional Leadership Development Events
Section 1: Spooner, April 10
Section 2: Osseo-Fairchild, April 12
Section 3: Whitehall, March 14 - Done
Section 4: Lancaster, March 27
Section 5: Albany, March 22
Section 6: Waupun, March 15 - Done
Section 7: Loyal, March 13 - Done
Section 8: New London, March 23
Section 9: Bay Port, April 3
Section 10: East Troy, March 29
Career Development Events
March 31 - FVTC-Appleton
April 1 - UW-River Falls
April 27 - State CDEs in Madison
FFA Application Deadlines:
April 1 Entries for Conduct of Meetings LDE, High School Quiz Bowl, Ag. Issues and Marketing Plan
April 17 Jr. High Essay Contest - Entries Submitted Online
April 20 National FFA Chapter Award Applications and Three Star Leaders - Submitted Online
April 20 State FFA Talent Entries Due
April 28 2023 State FFA Officer Application Due
May 1 Agriscience Fair Entries Due
May 8 Food for America Applications Due
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2023 State Officer Candidate Materials
We are in the process of updating the State FFA Officer Candidate Materials online. The process will be the same as last year. We will share all information soon.
******************************
State FFA Officer Candidates
The Wisconsin Association of FFA is seeking qualified FFA members to serve as state FFA officers for the coming year. State FFA Officers need to be individuals who have a strong sense of responsibility, know and understand FFA and its programs, communicate well and have the heart and desire to willingly commit a year of service to the Wisconsin Association and its members. At the end of the year, state FFA officers receive leadership scholarships and have a year-long resume of experiences that give them a cutting edge for many future opportunities. Applications are due April 28. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON!!
Students that are elected to these leadership roles, need to fully understand the commitment and responsibilities that are required to fulfill their year of service. Please review the polices and commitment statement online along with all the parts of the election process. Serving as a Wisconsin State FFA Office is an internship experience like no other. Students will not only gain confidence and skills in leadership but will receive a variety of experiences to help them expand their knowledge of agriculture, agricultural education and FFA.
Attached is a tentative schedule of events that the 2023-2024 State Officers will be asked to participate in. If you have questions about running for State FFA Office, contact Cheryl Zimmerman at czimmerman@wisconsinffa.org
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Contest Entry Forms Online - Conduct of Meetings LDE, High School Quiz Bowl, Ag. Issues LDE, and Marketing Plan CDE
If your chapter would be interested in competing in the Conduct of Meetings LDE; High School Quiz Bowl; Ag. Issues LDE and/or Marketing Plan CDE at the 2023 State FFA Convention, entry forms are online at www.wisconsinffa.org Entry forms are due April 1 for all competitions to the Wisconsin FFA Center, however space fills up fast. We encourage more chapters to consider these competitions.
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Jr. High/Middle School Essay Contest - Entries Due April 17
All FFA members in 7th and 8th grade are eligible to compete in the Wisconsin FFA Jr. High/Middle School Essay Contest. A chapter can submit up to five entries. This year’s theme for the essay contest is “Elevate“. Essays can be up to 500 words and must be typed. Essays are judged on proper grammar and punctuation, how well the author addresses the theme, organization and clarity, originality and neatness.
******************************
FFA Membership Roster Payment
Remember that sending in your payment for your chapter FFA membership dues is just as important as getting your roster submitted on time.
Payment must be received and CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO: WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF FFA.
Address for mailing membership payments:
Wisconsin Association of FFA
Attn: CTSO Accountant
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
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2023 Wisconsin FFA Environmental Science CDE at the Wisconsin Envirothon
The WI Envirothon Registration is open and will be held at Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI on Friday, April 21, 2023. This is where the state event will be held for the Wisconsin FFA Environmental Science CDE.
You can find information about the WI Envirothon here
https://wisconsinlandwater.
Register for the WI Envirothon
https://docs.google.com/forms/
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Get your Students Ready for the 2023 Wisconsin FFA Agriscience Fair
https://wisconsinaged.org/ffa/
The due date for Wisconsin State FFA Agriscience Fair Applications for students to compete at the State FFA Convention is May 1. Please note this on your calendars. This is an awesome event for your students. Start early and remember to read all the rules and policies for the Agriscience Fair.
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Have a great week!!
Cheryl L. Zimmerman
Wisconsin FFA Executive Director
Wisconsin FFA Center, Inc.
czimmerman@wisconsinffa.org
Phone: 715-659-4807
