Committees

Division: Growing Leaders 

QUALITY STANDARD: Leadership

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOP TECHNICAL, HUMAN RELATIONS, AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS TO GROW LEADERS.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Anna McCollough

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 

• Bradyn Burns

• Landon Grindle

• Oliver Engel

• Madison Meister

 Description: To train FFA members to become officers.

• Activity: Officer Training

• Target Completion Date: Summer

• Goal(s):

1.  Improve quality of leadership and develop a better understanding of the FFA within chapter officers.

• Chapter Action

  • Conduct a Chapter level training program

  • Attend District Leadership Camp for Chapter Officers.

  • Obtain a State Officer Visit

  • Attend official District Meeting at District Convention

QUALITY STANDARD: Healthy Lifestyle

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY, IN ACHIEVING THE POSITIVE EVOLUTION OF THE WHOLE PERSON.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Denae Thayer

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Emma Carico

• Rylen Johnson

• Alexa Kramer

• Description: To get kids involved that the farming is not their side of FFA but the hunting side is their side.

• Activity: Chapter Trapshoot

• Target Completion Date: October

• Goal(s):

1. Develop safe shooting skills.

2. Use safety equipment.

3. Have proper adult supervision.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $1000

• Chapter Action:

  • Offer awards.

  • Provide safety instructions.

  • Contact chaperone.

  • Inform interested members of date, time, & location of the event.

QUALITY STANDARD: Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S):Denae Thayer

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Lola Chedester

• Cal McCollough

• Bradyn Burns

• Carson Schmitt

• Description: FFA Chapter Scholarship

• Target Completion Date: Present at FFA Banquet

• Goal(s):

1. Help all senior members successfully complete Ag. Scholarships applications.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $7500

• Chapter Action:

  • Keep a file of all scholarship application opportunities.

  • Encourage members to fill out applications.

  • Recognize recipients at graduation.

QUALITY STANDARD: Personal Growth

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THAT IMPROVE THE IDENTITY AND SELF-AWARENESS OF MEMBERS. THESE ACTIVITIES SHOULD REFLECT MEMBERS’ UNIQUE TALENTS AND POTENTIAL BY REINFORCING THEIR HUMAN AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS. THE ACTIVITIES SHOULD STRIVE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CONTRIBUTE TO MEMBER’S LIFE GOALS AND DEVELOPMENT.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Cora Mahler

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 

• Luke Stienkamp

• Syann Grofluschen

• Lillie Unrein

• Miranda Gerdes

• Description: To keep track of the treasurer’s record’s, the reporters, and the secretary.

• Activity: Record Book

• Target Completion Date: Year Round

• Goal(s):

1. Every member keeps complete and accurate records.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $0

• Chapter Action: 

  • Provide record keeping information to all members.

  • Allow class-time to update records.

  • Advisors provide assistance and guidance when needed.

  • Present awards at the Parent-Member Banquet

QUALITY STANDARD: Career Success

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND GROWTH THROUGH AGRICULTURE RELATED EXPERIENCES AND/OR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROMOTE CAREER SUCCESS.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Caleb Eichhorn 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Kinzie Erpelding

• Makenzie Fredmann

• Carter Kading

• Katelyn Schmitt

• Description: Skill Career Development Events (CDE)

• Target Completion Date: Year Round

• Goal(s):

1. Assist students in finding a suitable career path by participating in CDE’s.

2. Prepare each competing team by having at least 5 practices before the contest. 

3. Have 2 teams participate in a state CDE and 5 teams participate in a district CDE.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $200

• Chapter Action: Advertise CDEs to members to grow interest

Division: Building Communities

QUALITY STANDARD: Environmental

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEVELOP MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Kaydon Erpelding

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Luke Steinkamp

• Sam Schmitt

• Carson Schmitt

• Evan Ludwig

• Description: we have a farm plot to raise money for FFA activities.

• Activity: Farm plot

• Target Completion Date: Market throughout year

• Goal(s):

1. Members meet to decide what we will grow on the plot.

2. Agronomy team can use the plot as a learning device.

• Estimated Income: $35000

• Estimated Expenses: $7000

• Chapter Action: 

  • Form a committee in the fall for the following year.

  • Use money to produce crop the next year.

  • Have the agronomy team us the plot to prepare for contests.

QUALITY STANDARD: Human Resources

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF MEMBERS AND CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Caden Arbegast

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Kyle Langner

• Kolbe Hunziker

• Carter Kading

• Jaron Schramm

• Description: Raise money within are school to donate to a family in need or multiple people in need.

• Activity: Penny war Fundraiser

• Target Completion Date: January

• Goal(s):

1. Raise money for a local charity.

2. Encourage members to see the benefit of giving to a charity.

• Estimated Income: $500

• Estimated Expenses: $500

• Chapter Action: 

  • Make this class competition eligible.

  • Have members collect jars for collection of money. 

  • Put Ads in the paper and school websites about the event.

QUALITY STANDARD: Citizenship

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO BECOME ACTIVE, INVOLVED CITIZENS OF THEIR SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Cora Mahler

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Will Smith

• Ashlyn Arbegast

• Ona Dougherty

• Description: To show kids how much fun ffa is and promote are program.

• Activity: Parade Float

• Target Completion Date: Summer and December

• Goal(s):

1. Have float in area community summer parades.

2. Inform others of FFA activities.

3. Include information about upcoming events.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $1000

• Chapter Action: 

  • Have members construct a float.  

  • Have members create and design the float.

  • Contact members about pulling or riding the float.

QUALITY STANDARD: Stakeholder Engagement

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO DEVELOP TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE LOCAL CHAPTER AND STAKEHOLDERS.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Kaydon Erpelding

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Miranda Kies

• Sophia Schulte

• Isabella Fredericton

• Addison Potthoff

• Makynli Hunziker

• Description: Get people in FFA and people not im FFA  involved. 

• Activity: FFA Week

• Target Completion Date: February

• Goal(s):

1. Have two state officers perform workshops with members.

2. Have 80% member participation.

3. Coordinate pancake feed with alumni committee.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $1000

• Chapter Action: 

  • Contact state officers in advance.

  • Inform members about activities.

  • Gain permission from administration.

  • Contact Officer Team of week plans.

QUALITY STANDARD: Economic Development 

 OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Evan Ludwig

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Tate Lahr

• Parker Engel

• Kinzie Erpelding

• Lola Chedester

• Description: Raise money for the FFA chapter to buy stuff for the green house and make it better and provide the community with fresh healthy plants and flowers.

• Activity: Greenthumb Cooperative

• Target Completion Date: After Greenhouse Fundraisers 

• Goal(s):

1. Provide horticulture products to community.

2. Make accessible to the public co-op facilities for educational tours.

• Estimated Income: $10000

• Estimated Expenses: $5000

• Chapter Action: 

  • Maintain positive relationships with school and community groups.

  • Publish articles in local papers about co-op events.

  • Provide co-op products to the public year round.

Division: STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE 

QUALITY STANDARD: Support Group

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN POSITIVE RELATIONS AMONG FFA, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. 

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S):Caleb Eichhorn

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Beckem Kluver

• Caidyn Meyer

• Ryan Zimmerman

• Libbie Veit

• Description: Have at least 2 people come speak every semester.

• Activity: Guest Speakers

• Target Completion Date: Year Round

• Goal(s):

1. Have two guest speakers per semester.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $0

• Chapter Action: 

  • Invite guest speakers to address classes about Agricultural opportunities.

  • Assist speakers if necessary.

  • Classes write a thank you to speakers.

QUALITY STANDARD: Chapter Recruitment

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO INCREASE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ENROLLMENT AND/OR FFA MEMBERSHIP AND ENCOURAGE GREATER PARTICIPATION.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Anna McCollough

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Cain Gullett

• Miranda Kies

• Beckem Kluver

• Lauren Kraus

• Description: Host a group meal with 7-12 grade quarterly.

• Activity: Community Meals

• Target Completion Date: May

• Goal(s):

1. Get kids more active in the FFA.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $500

• Chapter Action: To get kids out for FFA and get kids that are in FFA to be more active.

QUALITY STANDARD: Safety

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Caleb Eichhorn

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Colson Kies

• Brett Thayer

• Sophia Villegas

• Kennedy Pudenz

• Description: Teach elementary students the importance of farm safety.

• Activity: Farm Safety Day

• Target Completion Date: May

• Goal(s):

1. Teach farm and other safety ideas to kids.

2. Get FFA’s name out into the community.

3. Inspire young kids to join FFA later down the road. 

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $1000

• Chapter Action: 

  • Correspond with County Youth Coordinator to set up dates and curriculum.

QUALITY STANDARD: Agricultural Advocacy

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO ARTICULATE AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, PRACTICES, POLICIES AND/OR EDUCATION TO ELICIT ACTION.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Cora Mahler

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Taelyn Johnson

• Addison Daisy

• Hayden Fahrenkrog

• Katelynn Trausch-martell

• Cheyenne Haack

• Description: Come up with activities for that week 

• Activity: National FFA Week

• Target Completion Date: February 

• Goal(s):

1. Have a state officer visit.

2. Have 90% membership participation.

3. Promote FFA and Agriculture in our school’s and communities.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $350

• Chapter Action: 

  • Plan daily activities to involve members (dress up days, pancake feed, tractor driving day).

  • Invite state officers for a visit.

  • Publish articles to inform communities.

  • Write a thank you to anyone who helped.

QUALITY STANDARD: Agricultural Literacy

OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES THAT HELP CONSUMERS BECOME BETTER INFORMED ABOUT THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND DAILY IMPACT OF FOOD, FIBER AND FUEL

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S): Anna McCollough

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

• Karter Ludwig

• Joey Greve

• Thaddeus Gerdes

• Bree Cleary

• Description: Advocate for agriculture and FFA at the State Capitol  

• Activity: Legislative Symposium

• Target Completion Date: January

• Goal(s):

1. Ensure that all attending members are prepared and understand how to communicate with legislators.

2. Prepare 10 students to go to the capitol and advocate.

• Estimated Income: $0

• Estimated Expenses: $100

• Chapter Action: Prepare and take members to the capitol to advocate for agriculture, FFA, and agriculture education.