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Local FFA chapter attends Idaho State Leadership
Conference |
May 4, 2016 |
by Mary Fioravanti
BFHS FFA
The annual State Leadership Conference (SLC) for
Idaho FFA had a theme this year of "Break Away."
The Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter has attended SLC
every year because it is always a great
experience for the new and old FFA members. The
trip this year was April 5-10, and everyone who
went accomplished something.
So many people made a big leap at state this
year. Our very own Erica Wood, who is the
current North Idaho FFA District and Bonners
Ferry FFA Chapter President, took her bold shot
at running for FFA state office. She did not
make it, but we are all proud of her valiant
effort. Mary Fioravanti also decided to take a
big step in choosing to apply for state talent.
She got approved and rocked the house when she
got to sing in front of the Idaho FFA and loved
it!
Due to hard work and good effort, many of our
chapter members received awards at the state
conference. Cheyenne Andrews, our chapter
Reporter, did an amazing job on the chapter
scrapbook, placing 4th at state, almost making
the top three. Thomas Smith, Mary Fioravanti,
and Abby Davis all won an Ag Proficiency award
in different categories. Cheyenne Andrews,
Brittany Spangler, Abby Davis, and Thomas Smith
were handed their state degree on stage, and
Thomas Smith also achieved Star in Agribusiness
at state! Last but not least, Abby Davis and
Erica Wood were each awarded a $2,000
scholarship for college.
Now looking behind the scenes, what makes Idaho
FFA great? We were able to supply two delegates
from our chapter, Shawna Siver and Jesse
Sandalin. It is customary for every chapter to
provide delegates at state who will vote and
discuss all the important issues. They are the
roots of the Idaho FFA organization, and thanks
to them we're still doing good!
Although our FFA members are serious about hard
work, they also had a bunch of fun! The Bonners
Ferry FFA Chapter started off their arrival with
a tour of Bar Diamond Inc., learning about the
creation of rumen cannulas and what they are
used for.
When state CDE's (competitions) began at
conference in Twin Falls, we had a team for
Floriculture and Horse Judging. Those on the
Floriculture team were Mary Fioravanti, Emily
Ansley, Gracie Jones, and Crysta McLeish. Horse
Judging people were Gracie Jones, Shawna Siver,
Jesse Sandalin, and Conner Underhill.
When not competing, FFA members either attended
the state sessions, had some free time to go to
the mall, or did community service, but for the
most part they were on a tight schedule. It is
tradition for all of the Idaho FFA chapters to
go to a state FFA dance after their community
service project. The dance is the favorite part
of the trip for most members, because they have
a blast dancing around with their friends. To
top off the end of the trip, the FFA members of
the North Idaho District always meet at Wahooz,
an arcade/go-kart place, for chapter and
district bonding. This allows members from
across the state to get to know each other and
get out of their comfort zone.
Local FFA members always have so much fun and
memories at State Leadership Conference that
will last forever.
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