Recently, members of the Fredericktown FFA chapter attended to 97th Ohio FFA State Convention. The event was held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. It was open to FFA chapters from all parts of the state and gives recognition to those who have accomplished great tasks within their state and community in the past year. It is a celebration of the Ohio FFA’s growth and achievements and a leadership experience for those in attendance.
The Ohio FFA State Convention consists of leadership workshops, a career show, and sessions that include award recognition and motivational speakers. Speakers discuss leadership topics such as how to make an impact in your community, ways to make your journey in FFA better, and even important life lessons (like how your decisions can affect those around you).
This year was an especially successful and important year at convention for the Fredericktown FFA chapter. Many members were recognized on the state level for their accomplishments.
Three of the officers were given gold ratings this year. Allissya Dugan received a State Gold Secretary Award. Maddie Bartlett was awarded the State Gold Treasurer Award and Austin Frazier was awarded a State Gold Reporter Award. In order to receive any of the three awards mentioned above, members must serve in one of the offices and keep the necessary records and receive a gold rating when the books are evaluations by the District and State FFA. They must show outstanding qualities of leadership in their position and complete all of the tasks and duties that are a part of their role.
Members also explored the FFA Career Show. Fredericktown FFA Advisor is Debra Burden.
Members of the Fredericktown FFA that attended were:
Thursday attendees (Front Row) Lauren Neighbarger, Izzy Broerman, Allissya Dugan, and Jordyn Neighbarger (Back Row) Austin Frazier, Austin Robinson, Lane Dugan and Raegan Blanchard
Friday attendees: (Front Row): Maddie Bartlett, Lauren Neighbarger, Izzy Broerman, Allissya Dugan, and Jordyn Neighbarger
(Back Row): Austin Frazier, Raegan Blanchard, Mason Gearheart, Lane Dugan, and Austin Robinson