2017 State FFA Convention Program - Wisconsin FFA

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88th WISCONSIN FFA CONVENTION

Brenna Bays 2016-2017 Wisconsin FFA President Welcome to Madison. Let’s celebrate the 88th Wisconsin FFA Convention! FFA members, we have strived to live our theme by creating “Small Acts, Big Impact.” Each and every one of you from across the state understand the importance that small acts of kindness, excitement, pride, and integrity have throughout one’s life. When looking back on all the small acts we make within our own lives, we will notice that we have made a big impact. Our many hours spent working, practicing, helping, or rehearsing, are small steps toward our big goals. It’s the little moments that make life BIG! Throughout the 88th Wisconsin FFA Convention, we look forward to recognizing those FFA members, advisors, and supporters who took time to make the little moments count. Our association is excited about the members’ Small Acts that have created Big Impacts in Supervised Agricultural Experiences, Community Service, Food for America, and other FFA activities. This week is Wisconsin FFA’s opportunity to show our appreciation for everyone’s continuous drive toward growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Together, we will see how Small Acts create a Big Impact. Make sure you learn and grow from all the opportunities offered this week at the Alliant Energy Center. Explore the workshops, tours, sessions, Career Show, and much, much more. Let’s celebrate a successful year, reflect on all we have accomplished, and zip up our blue corduroy jackets with pride as we create, “Small Acts, Big Impact”! 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS General Convention Information��3 - 6 State Convention Meal Functions�� 7 State FFA Speaking Events�� 8 Stars Over Wisconsin Judging�� 8 State Officer Candidate Schedule�� 9 State Delegate Information and Schedule�� 10 Organizational Meetings�� 10 State FFA Honors Band and Honors Chorus Schedule�� 11 State FFA Talent Competition�� 11 State FFA Entertainment�� 11 State Convention Main Sessions��12 - 18 Career Show�� 19 State FFA Convention Workshops��20 - 23 State FFA Convention Tours��24 - 25 State FFA Leadership Development Events��26 - 27 State FFA Talent Participants�� 28 State FFA Honors Chorus Members�� 29 State FFA Honors Band Members�� 30 Wisconsin FFA Degree Recipients��31 - 33 Wisconsin FFA Honored Adults��34 - 35 State FFA Convention Judges��36 - 40 Wisconsin FFA Foundation Donors��41 - 43 Career Development Events�� 44 Post-Secondary Scholarship Program��45 - 46 Blue and Gold Society�� 47 Special Thanks and Recognition�� 48 Wisconsin FFA Officer Team and Staff�� 52 The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Association of FFA and the Wisconsin FFA Center do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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GENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATION Registration Convention registration is located in the lobby of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. ALL chapter members, advisors, parents, sponsors, alumni and guests are required to register. Each chapter is asked to bring two official delegates for the annual business session. In addition, chapters are invited to bring all FFA members and guests who would like to attend. Award winners, convention participants, alumni members, parents, school administrators, counselors, and community leaders are all welcome! The following is the process for registering: • Fill out a registration card if you have not registered online. • Turn it in to the individuals at the registration table. • Receive your official convention button and program. *You must have a button to be admitted to any convention event. **If you lose your button, there is a $1.00 charge for replacements. Purchased tickets can be picked up at the following times at Ticket Booth B during State Convention Monday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Registration Fee The 2017 State FFA Convention Registration Fee is paid by each FFA chapter as part of the annual Wisconsin FFA Center Fee. Of the $350, $100 is assigned as convention registration. No other registration fee is charged to the attendees. Guests associated with an FFA chapter should register through their FFA advisor.

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Dress and Conduct All FFA members are to be in complete official dress for the State FFA Convention. Please refer to the Wisconsin FFA Code of Ethics for complete official dress requirements. Courtesy Corps and door checkers will be watching for proper official dress as you enter the Convention Hall. People form their first impression of you and your chapter based on your conduct and appearance. Proper conduct and a neat appearance will continue to build the positive image of the FFA. Here are some guidelines to follow for proper conduct and official dress at our convention. • Respect the rights and property of others. • Show pride in being a member of the FFA. • Your FFA jacket should be kept clean and neat at all times. The FFA jacket must be worn with the zipper fastened to the top and collar turned down, and the cuffs should be in place and buttoned. Keep scarves and ties tied at all times. LOOK SHARP! • Official Dress Guidelines (Approved by the National FFA Board of Directors - January 18, 2017) Official Dress for an FFA member includes: • An official FFA jacket zipped to the top. • Black slacks and black socks/nylons or black skirt and black nylons. • White collared blouse or white collared shirt. • Official FFA tie or official FFA scarf. • Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe. Note: Official garb of recognized religions may be worn with Official Dress.

Safety For your safety while in Madison, we encourage you to: • Stay in groups when moving about the city and avoid poorly lit areas and alleys. • When traveling by taxicab, always go in small groups. • When entering a taxicab, always note the taxicab number in case of lost items. • Cross streets at the lights! Use caution when crossing any street. • When purchasing items, do not display a large amount of cash. • Do not leave valuables in vehicles. • Make sure to set up a designated meeting point for your chapter members. For your safety while staying in your hotel, we encourage you to: • Read the emergency instructions on the back of the entrance door. • Use hotel room dead bolts and do not open your door to strangers. • Do not leave your door open. • Report questionable individuals to the hotel front desk. • Do not leave valuables out in the open. Hotels provide lock boxes for your security.

Curfew Although there is no curfew specifically set by the Wisconsin Association of FFA, we encourage advisors to set a 12:30 a.m. curfew for students staying in the Madison hotels. Please be courteous to others staying in your hotel. No disrespectful behavior will be allowed – loud noise in hallways, items thrown from windows, etc. If the hotel reports problems with this type of behavior, you will be asked to leave. 4

Convention Photography Empire Photography of Madison is the official convention photographer. Photos will be taken throughout the sessions and made available following convention. View and order photos online at EmpirePhotos.com. Click the “FFA” icon and use the password “2017convention.” There are also locations around convention to take great photos of your chapter members. Make sure to take plenty of photos!

Empire Photography: 1. Go to www.empirephotos.com 2. Click on “Order Photos” along the top of the page 3. Click on the FFA logo 4. You should see the gallery

Courtesy Corps Throughout our convention, members from FFA chapters and the 2017-18 State FFA Officer Candidates will serve as State Convention Courtesy Corps. A Courtesy Corps armband can identify these individuals. If you have questions during convention, please feel free to ask these FFA members. There will be an orientation meeting for State Convention Courtesy Corps members on Tuesday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. It will be held in Mendota Room 4 of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.

FFA Day on The Hill Join the WAAE Public Relations Committee as they will work with FFA members to learn how to communicate a positive message with their legislative policy makers in Madison. This event will help show students how to take an active role in advocating for funding for agricultural education. Students need to meet in Mendota 4 at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017 for orientation.

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FFA Newsroom The FFA Newsroom can give you the “scoop” on Wisconsin FFA chapters and their members who are receiving awards at convention. There are press releases in the Newsroom, which is located outside the doors of Hall C/D. There is also a special area for media to conduct radio, television and newspaper interviews, along with a photo area equipped to take important photos. The FFA Center Assistant and the Newsroom Staff will be available to assist you with your publicity needs. The State Convention Newsroom Staff will have an orientation meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. It will be held in the Newsroom, which is located in Ticket Booth C of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.

FFA Hall of Stars The Supervised Agricultural Experience programs of the State FFA Star Finalists and State FFA Proficiency Winners will be highlighted at State Convention. On Tuesday, June 13, the proficiency winners will have displays featuring their programs in place from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. The students will be present from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to answer questions about their SAE. Wednesday will highlight the State Star Farmer, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness and the Star in Agricultural Placement finalists. Their displays will be in place from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Star Recipients will be available to answer questions from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. All displays will be located in the lobby of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Come and learn what made these students’ programs so successful and gather ideas to develop your own SAE. We will also highlight the achievements of one chapter from each of the ten sections on Wednesday. Come and check out how chapters in Wisconsin are making an impact on their members, schools and communities. Share and learn ideas that make Wisconsin FFA a premier organization. The chapter displays will be available for viewing from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and chapter members will be available for questions from 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Earn FFA Bucks Do you want to be an FFA Bucks millionaire? Attend workshops, tours, sessions and the Career Show. Take the initiative to meet, greet, and represent Wisconsin FFA to the best of your ability. You never know when you might be rewarded. Pool your bucks with friends and chapter members or bid individually on items in the silent auction. The items available will be displayed at the Career Show. The silent auction will occur between the conclusion of the Sixth General Session and midnight on the evening of Wednesday, June 14. It will coincide with the convention dance. Top bidders can claim their items in the lobby Wednesday night. 6

State Convention Meal Functions MEAL TICKETS MUST HAVE BEEN ORDERED IN ADVANCE! Purchased tickets can be picked up at the following times at Ticket Booth B during State Convention Monday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. All events located in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet Hall B 2:00 p.m.

UW-River Falls Alumni Reception – Kegonsa/Waubesa Rooms

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dinner Buffet Hall B

5:00 p.m.

Sponsors Reception – Kegonsa/Waubesa Rooms – Sponsors Only

5:45 p.m.

Doors Open to Sponsors, Award Winners and Guests – Mendota 1 – 4

6:00 p.m.

Sponsors and Award Winners Dinner – Mendota Rooms 1 – 4

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 9:45 a.m.

School Officials Program and Lunch – Mendota 4

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet Hall B 12:15 p.m.

State Degree Lunch – Hall A

*Tickets sponsored by Renk Seed

4:30 p.m.

Honored Adults Dinner – Mendota Rooms 5 – 7

4:30 p.m.

Past State FFA Officer Reunion – Monona/Wingra/Waubesa/Kegonsa Rooms

5:00 p.m.

State Leadership Dinner – Hall A

Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:30 p.m.

2016-2017 State Officer, Parent, and Advisor Lunch – Waubesa/Kegonsa Rooms

Agriscience Fair Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Contestants submit binder for judging – East Corridor

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contestants set up exhibits – East Corridor

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:00 a.m.

Face-to-Face Agriscience Fair judging begins – East Corridor

Viewing of all Agriscience displays will be open to everyone following conclusion of judging. 5:00 p.m.

Presentation of Awards – Leadership Dinner - Hall A 7

State FFA Leadership Development Events Tuesday, June 13, 2017 7:30 a.m. Extemporaneous speakers must report for topic drawings and preparation in Mendota Room 2 8:00 a.m. State Semi-Finals Leadership Development Events Please Note: Group A: Sections 1-5 Group B: Sections 6-10 Creed Speaking Group A: Mendota 1 Group B: 9:00 a.m. Mendota 1

Prepared Speaking Group A: Mendota 5 Group B: Mendota 7

Extemporaneous Speaking *(Report at 7:30 a.m. for topic drawings.) Group A: Conference A Group B: Conference B

Discussion Meet Group A: Mendota 6 Group B: Mendota 8

Parliamentary Procedure Group A: Monona Group B: Kegonsa

Quiz Bowl Waubesa Wingra

8:00 a.m.

Ag Issues LDE - Board Room

1:00 p.m.

Marketing Plan CDE - Monona

10:00 a.m. State FFA Leadership Development Event Finals Creed Speaking: Extemporaneous: Parliamentary Procedure:

Prepared Speaking: Discussion Meet: Quiz Bowl:

Mendota 1 Conference A Monona

Mendota 5 Mendota 6 Waubesa

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. Employment Skills LDE Semi-Finals Kegonsa, Waubesa and Board Rooms 8:00 a.m. High School Quiz Bowl LDE Mendota 2 and 3 10:00 a.m. Employment Skills LDE Finals Board Room *Final Awards for the Employment Skills Event will be presented at the Fifth Session. 12:45 p.m. Conduct of Meetings LDE Mendota 1 and 2 1:00 p.m. National Delegate Interviews Board Room

State FFA Stars Over Wisconsin Interviews Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. Candidate Interviews Mendota 1, 5, and 6

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State FFA Officer Candidate Schedule All State Officer Candidate interviews will take place at the Exhibition Hall of the Alliant Energy Center. All candidates need to report to the State Officer Candidate Headquarters in the Atrium. Monday, June 12, 2017 11:00 a.m. State Officer Candidate Judges’ Orientation Atrium – Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. State Officer Interviews **Note** Refer to individual candidates schedule for exact times and locations. – Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9:30 a.m. State Convention Courtesy Corps Meeting Mendota 4 *All candidates need to attend 1:15 p.m. State Officer Candidate Exam and Writing Activity Michigan Room – Clarion Suites Hotel *All candidates need to report at this time Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. State Officer Candidate Introductions Fourth General Session Hall C/D 11:00 a.m. Announcement of State Officer Finalists *All candidates must be present. Hall C/D – Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center 11:15 a.m. SECTIONAL MEETINGS – State Officer Selections Section 1 – Mendota 1 Section 6 – Mendota 6 Section 2 – Mendota 2 Section 7 – Mendota 7 Section 3 – Mendota 3 Section 8 – Mendota 8 Section 4 – Michigan Room* Section 9 – Waubesa Section 5 – Mendota 5 Section 10 – Kegonsa * Michigan Room located in the Clarion Suites Hotel ** All other meetings will take place in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center 5:00 p.m. State Leadership Dinner – Hall A (Candidates will be recognized.) 7:00 p.m. Announcement of 2017 - 2018 State Officer Team Sixth Convention Session Hall C/D Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:30 a.m. 2017 - 2018 State Officer Team Meeting Monona Room 1:30 p.m. 2017 - 2018 State Officer and Advisor Meeting Monona Room 9

Delegate Information and Schedule Tuesday, June 13, 2017 8:30 a.m. Delegate/Chapter Registration – Lobby 8:45 a.m. Delegate Enrichment Workshop – Hall C/D 9:15 a.m. Convention Delegate Committee Meetings – Hall C/D 9:45 a.m. Delegate/Advisor Orientation – Hall C/D 10:00 a.m. Official Delegate Business Session – Hall C/D Wednesday, June 14, 2017 11:00 a.m. Delegate Session - State Officer Selections -Hall C/D 11:15 a.m. SECTIONAL MEETINGS - State Officer Elections Section 1 – Mendota 1 Section 6 – Mendota 6 Section 2 – Mendota 2 Section 7 – Mendota 7 Section 3 – Mendota 3 Section 8 – Mendota 8 Section 4 – Michigan Room* Section 9 – Waubesa Section 5 – Mendota 5 Section 10 – Kegonsa * Michigan Room located in the Clarion Suites Hotel

Delegate Process 1. Delegates AND Advisors MUST Report to Hall C/D of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13 for the Delegate and Advisor Orientation. 2. At approximately 9:50 a.m., there will be a question and answer time for BOTH advisors and delegates. This will serve as a clarification time and will allow the business session to proceed efficiently. 3. At 10:00 a.m., the advisors will move to the back of the room, and the delegates will proceed with the Official Business Session. This session will last 1 hour. ALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED IN THIS TIME FRAME. 4. Delegates will be asked to return to Hall C/D on Wednesday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. for the delegate session to elect the State FFA Officers. Further announcements will be made at Tuesday’s meeting.

Organization Meetings Monday, June 12, 2017 2:30 p.m. 2016 - 2017 State FFA Board of Directors Monona Room 4:30 p.m. State FFA Convention Managers Meeting – News Room Ticket Booth C Tuesday, June 13, 2017 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Committee Meeting – Board Room 11:15 a.m. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Meeting – Board Room

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State FFA Honors Band and Honors Chorus Schedule Tuesday, June 13, 2017 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Band & Chorus Check-in Band & Chorus Rehearsal Band & Chorus Rehearsal Band & Chorus Concert before Third Session Band & Chorus Rehearsal (Tentative) *All band rehearsals will be in Hall A **All chorus rehearsals will be in the Superior Room, Clarion Hotel

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:00 a.m. Band & Chorus Concert before Fourth Session 8:00 a.m. Band & Chorus Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Jazz Band to open Career Show 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Band & Chorus Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Band & Chorus Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Band and Chorus Concert before Sixth Session Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:00 a.m. Band and Chorus Concert before & during Seventh Session

State FFA Talent Competition Tuesday, June 13, 2017 8:00 a.m. Talent Show Registration Talent Stage – Hall B 8:30 a.m. State FFA Talent Competition Talent Stage – Hall B

State FFA Entertainment Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Conclusion of Third Session - 12:00 midnight Hall D – Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center Atlas Improv Comedy Enjoy an evening of fun comedy for everyone. You won’t want to miss this event. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Booth B or at the door for $10.00. Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Conclusion of Sixth Session - 12:00 midnight Hall B – Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center “Blue and Gold” Dance Put on your dancing shoes, and come have a great time! Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Booth B or at the door for $5.00.

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STATE CONVENTION MAIN SESSIONS *All Convention Sessions will be in Hall C/D of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. **We ask all session attendees to please stay seated throughout the entire session and that award winners return to their seats after being on stage.

REFLECTIONS Monday, June 12, 2017 • 8:30 p.m. 2016-2017 State FFA Officer Team

FIRST CONVENTION SESSION Tuesday, June 13, 2017 • 12:00 p.m. PRE-SESSION – 11:45 a.m.

CONVENTION SESSIONS

“Start Small”

GRAND OPENING Grand Entry of the Flags Posting of the Colors and National Anthem sung by Laura Bomber, F reedom FFA 2016 State Talent Winner OPENING CEREMONIES

2016 - 2017 State FFA Officer Team

SESSION CHAIRS Ciera Ballmer, State FFA Vice President Sarah Van Asten, State FFA Vice President GREETINGS FROM NATIONAL FFA Mr. Mark Poeschl, National FFA Chief Executive Officer SERVICE RECOGNITION Day of Service Rally to Fight Hunger GREETINGS Mr. Kevin Hoffman, President, Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2016 - 2017 State FFA Officer Advisors ESSAY AWARD PRESENTATIONS FFA Jr. High Essay Awards GROWMARK, Inc. Essay Awards KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. DeShawn Blanding, 2016-2017 National FFA Southern Region Vice President CLOSING CEREMONIES 2016 - 2017 State FFA Officer Team

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SECOND CONVENTION SESSION Tuesday, June 13, 2017 • 3:00 p.m. PRE-SESSION – 2:30 p.m.

“Start Small, Dream Big” OPENING CEREMONIES

2016 – 2017 State FFA Officer Team

SESSION CHAIR

Danielle Angotti, State FFA Vice President

AGRICULTURAL PROFICIENCY AWARDS Equine Science Diversified Livestock Production Diversified Horticulture Diversified Crop Production Diversified Agricultural Production Dairy Production Beef Production Agriscience Research-Plant Systems Agriscience Research-Integrated Systems Agriscience Research-Animal Systems Agricultural Services Agricultural Sales Agricultural Processing Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication Agricultural Education Agricultural Communications

CLOSING CEREMONIES 2016 - 2017 State FFA Officer Team

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CONVENTION SESSIONS

Wildlife Production and Management Veterinary Science Vegetable Production Turf Grass Management Swine Production Specialty Crop Production Specialty Animal Production Small Animal Production and Care Sheep Production Poultry Production Outdoor Recreation Organic Agriculture Nursery Operations Landscape Management Home and/or Community Development Grain Production Goat Production Fruit Production Forest Management Forage Production Food Service Fiber and Oil Crop Production

THIRD CONVENTION SESSION Tuesday, June 13, 2017 • 8:00 p.m.

“Impact Your Supporters” WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 7:00 P.M. Band Director: Mr. Monte Dunnum, Westby Choir Director: Mr. Peter Engh, Westby OPENING CEREMONIES


SESSION CHAIR

Caleb Green, State FFA Vice President Kari Fischer, State FFA Parliamentarian

CONVENTION SESSIONS

WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION RECOGNITION Leadership Partner Recognition STATE CONVENTION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENT PRESENTATIONS Junior High Quiz Bowl Creed Speaking Prepared Speaking Parliamentary Procedure Extemporaneous Speaking Discussion Meet WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION RECOGNITION Star Mission Partner Recognition State Convention Partners Recognition WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION REMARKS Mr. John Hromyak, Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Director WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION Blue and Gold Society 2016 - 2017 WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION BOARD PRESIDENT Mrs. Amber Vickers Keller, Sr. Vice President, Ag Banking, Town Bank KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. Aaron Thomas, Motivational Speaker CLOSING CEREMONIES 2016 - 2017 State FFA Officer Team SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS REQUIRED Altas Improv - Comedy

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FOURTH CONVENTION SESSION Wednesday, June 14, 2017 • 8:00 a.m.

“Small Steps Towards Growth” WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 7:00 A.M. Band Director: Mr. Monte Dunnum, Westby Choir Director: Mr. Peter Engh, Westby OPENING CEREMONIES


SESSION CHAIR

Laura Munger, State FFA Secretary

MEMBERSHIP AWARDS Chapter Membership Recruitment Award P.R.I.D.E. Award – 10+ Chapter Membership Increase Largest Percent School Population Award Sectional Membership Growth Award

AWARD PRESENTATION Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships Three Star Leader Awards STATE FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT WINNERS Horse Evaluation & Selection Agricultural Communications Land Evaluation Agricultural Issues Livestock Selection Agricultural Mechanics Marketing Plan Agricultural Sales Meats Technology & Evaluation Agronomy Milk Quality and Products Dairy Cattle Evaluation Nursery/Landscape Dairy Handling Poultry Environmental & Natural Resources Safe Tractor Operators Contest Farm Business Management Veterinary Science Floriculture Wildlife Food Science & Technology Forestry INTRODUCTIONS 2017 - 2018 State FFA Officer Candidates CLOSING CEREMONIES 2016 – 2017 State FFA Officer Team GRAND OPENING of the Career Show!!! *Session will dismiss to the Career Show Hall B

9:30 a.m.

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CONVENTION SESSIONS

WISCONSIN FFA ALUMNI GREETINGS Mr. Dan Follendorf, 2017 - 2018 Wisconsin FFA Alumni President

FIFTH CONVENTION SESSION June 14, 2017 • 2:00 p.m. PRE-SESSION – 1:30 p.m.

“Hard Work, Big Pay Off” OPENING CEREMONIES


SESSION CHAIR

Travis Cadman, State FFA Sentinel

GREETINGS

Dr. Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

SPECIAL RECOGNITION State Officer School District Recognition

CONVENTION SESSIONS

CHAPTER AWARD PRESENTATIONS Food For America Awards AWARD PRESENTATION High School Quiz Bowl Employment Skills LDE Agricultural Artwork Contest WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION WISCONSIN FFA DEGREE CEREMONY Section 10 through Section 1 SESSION IN REVIEW CLOSING CEREMONIES 2016 – 2017 State FFA Officer Team

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SIXTH CONVENTION SESSION Wednesday, June 14, 2017 • 7:00 p.m.

“Make An Impact, Leave Your Mark” WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 6:00 P.M. Band Director: Mr. Monte Dunnum, Westby Choir Director: Mr. Peter Engh, Westby OPENING CEREMONIES

Wisconsin Past State FFA Officers

SESSION CHAIR

Rylee Black, State FFA Treasurer Ashley Zimmerman, State FFA Vice President

GREETINGS Mr. Ben Brancel, Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection PAST STATE OFFICER RECOGNITION

AWARD PRESENTATIONS Agriscience Fair Conduct of Chapter Meetings Leadership Development Event STARS OVER WISCONSIN Star in Agriscience Awards Star in Agribusiness Awards Star in Agricultural Placement Awards Star Farmer Awards ANNOUNCEMENT 2017- 2018 Wisconsin FFA Officer Team-Elect CLOSING CEREMONIES 2016 - 2017 State Officer Team

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CONVENTION SESSIONS

ADULT HONORS AND RECOGNITION Honorary Wisconsin FFA Degree Ceremony Distinguished Service Award VIP Award Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame Induction

SEVENTH CONVENTION SESSION Thursday, June 15, 2017 • 9:00 a.m.

“Small Moments, Big Memories” WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND AND CHORUS CONCERT 8:00 A.M. Band Director: Mr. Monte Dunnum, Westby Choir Director: Mr. Peter Engh, Westby OPENING CEREMONIES

2016 – 2017 State FFA Officer Team

SESSION CHAIR Hannah Taylor, State FFA Reporter

CONVENTION SESSIONS

CHAPTER AWARD PRESENTATIONS Chapter Scrapbook Recognition STATE HONORS BAND, CHORUS, AND TALENT RECOGNITION Musical Performances – State Honors Band and Chorus National FFA Band and Chorus Nominations State FFA Talent Awards CHAPTER AWARD PRESENTATION National Chapter Awards ANNOUNCEMENTS National FFA Delegates RETIRING ADDRESS Ms. Brenna Bays, 2016 – 2017 State FFA President WISCONSIN FFA YEAR IN REVIEW Ms. Hannah Taylor, 2016 – 2017 State FFA Reporter SPECIAL RECOGNITION State Officer Parent Recognition RECOGNITION 2016 - 2017 State FFA Officers Ms. Cheryl Zimmerman Wisconsin FFA Executive Director Mr. Jeff Hicken Wisconsin FFA Advisor Mr. John Hromyak Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Director INSTALLATION 2017 - 2018 State FFA Officers ANNOUNCEMENT 2017 - 2018 State FFA President CLOSING CEREMONIES 2017 - 2018 Wisconsin FFA Officer Team

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2017 CAREER SHOW Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Hall B - Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center Show Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Special Features Earn FFA Bucks by visiting exhibitors Buy your FFA Supplies and Convention Souvenirs The following companies and organizations will be attending the Career Show Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative AgrAbility of Wisconsin AgStar Financial Services, ACA Allied Cooperative Alpha Gamma Rho-Alpha PSI Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. ANIMART LLC Army ROTC Badgerland Financial Blackhawk Technical College Blain’s Farm & Fleet Canadian National Railroad Police CESA 10 Chippewa Valley Technical College Colorado State University Culver Franchising System, Inc. Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Dunn-Hill Marketing, LLC DuPont Pioneer East Central/Select Sires Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Assoc. Farm Service Agency-USDA Foremost Farms USA Fox Cities Builders Fox Valley Technical College Greenhouse Megastore GreenStone Farm Credit Services Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising Heartland Farms, Inc Insight FS/GROWMARK Inc. John Deere Financial Kerry Kuhn North America, Inc. Lakeshore Technical College Madison College / John Deere Tech Program Mid-State Technical College MinnTex Citrus, Inc.-Iowa Nasco National Junior Horticultural Association Northcentral Technical College

Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar Campus NorthStar Cooperative, Inc. Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative Riesterer & Schnell, Inc. Rural Mutual Insurance Company Russ Davis Wholesale/Crazy Fresh Produce Seneca Foods Corporation Service Motor Company Sigma Alpha Sorority Sloan Implement Company, Inc. South Dakota State University Southwest WI Technical College Stewart-Peterson Tractor Central UW-Madison College of Agriculture & Life Sciences UW-Platteville School of Agriculture UW-River Falls CAFES UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources We Energies Wisconsin Agri-Business Association Wisconsin Arborist Association Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators Wisconsin Bankers Association Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Ag in the Classroom Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Wisconsin National Farmers Organization Wyo Tech Wysocki Produce Farm & Central Sands Dairy

**Visit the Career Show between 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and receive FFA Bucks from the exhibitors! 19

STATE FFA CONVENTION WORKSHOPS TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2017 10:00am-10:45 am. Ag in the Classroom: So many resources, So many uses!��Mendota 8 Darlene Arneson: Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation What does Ag in the Classroom have for FFA members, pre-service students, FFA Alumni and ag teachers that will help enhance your Food for America program as well as your agriculture education classes? Find out what’s new in Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom program and where to find even more resources from our commodity partners, American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, and the National Ag in the Classroom program. 11:00am-11:45am. FFAmily: Looking After One Another��Mendota 7 Jared Retzlaff, Past State Officer & Haleigh Ortmeier-Clarke, University of Minnesota CFANS Student Board Vice President We all have someone that we look up to. It could be our advisors, parents, public figures, etc. Have you ever thought that someone may look up to you? In this workshop, we will identify ourselves as mentors and discover ways in which we can share our own successes with others! 11:00am-11:45am. What the FFA Alumni can do for you!��Mendota 8 Wisconsin FFA Alumni The FFA Alumni provides many opportunities to FFA Alumni members, FFA members, the community, and so much more! Join us as we discover the numerous treasures you can find as a part of the FFA Alumni. 11:00am-11:45am. Dairy Career Opportunities: Take the Bull by the Horns��Mendota 4 Shelly Mayer: Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Wisconsin’s dairy industry is like no other! From farm management and financials to communications and dairy foods, there are so many career opportunities! Come discover the vast opportunities and learn how to prepare for and take advantage of them as we take the bull by the horns. 12:00pm-12:45 am. Rooting for Plants��Mendota 8 Kathy Hartmann-Breunig: Owner of Rainbow Floral This workshop will have participants working with indoor plants, outdoor plants and soil to make them more knowledgeable on plant names for the Floriculture Competition. Doing cuttings will be a part of this workshop introducing students to the world of growing their own plants for gifts, baskets, fun and more. We will indulge in succulents, flowering plants and green in-house and outdoor plants. 2:00pm-2:45pm. Are you a Hunger Fighter?��Mendota 7 Cindy Fendrick: University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Hunger Fighter: An individual with interest and passion for ensuring everyone has access to food. No empty bellies in this world! Come take a fun look at fighting hunger. I’ll guarantee you’ll be deliciously satisfied. 2:00pm-2:45pm. 2 Truths and a Lie: Agriculture in Today’s World��Mendota 8 Kati Kindschuh: Past State Officer Do you ever see a lie about agriculture on social media or talked about at school but you’re not sure what to say about it? In this workshop we will learn about current events in agriculture and work on ways to educate others about the facts within agriculture via face to face conversations, social media posts and more! 3:00pm-3:45pm. Cash in on a Career: Explore Your Future in Agriculture��Mendota 7 Megan O’Rourke: University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Are you ready for a bright future in the agricultural industry? Did you know there are more agricultural jobs available than there are college graduates prepared for these careers? Did you know that a career in agriculture means you can work as a business manager, a food scientist, a landscape contractor, a dietitian, a plant scientist, an educator, an engineer, an environmental biologist, a farmer / rancher or more? Attend this session and learn more about these diverse and fruitful career fields! 20

TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017 — Convention Workshops Cont. 3:00pm-5:00pm. Change Lives, Teach Ag!��Mendota 8 Must register to attend! This program at the State FFA Convention will be an action-packed two-hour program including panel of current teachers to share their stories of why they decided to become an agricultural education instructor as well as representatives from the universities in how you can earn a degree in agricultural education. There will be other fun activities and discussions related around learning more about a career in agricultural education. 4:00pm-4:45pm. New Horizons: Wisconsin Parli Pro Enters a New Era��Mendota 5 University of Wisconsin-River Falls Agricultural Education Society Hold on to your sphincters folks, it’s about to get bumpy! Want to know what the new rules are for the parliamentary procedure contest? Come join the UWRF presenters to learn how to have a state winning team in the new contest. 4:00pm-4:45pm. Breakthrough��Mendota 7 DeShawn Blanding, National FFA Southern Region Vice President Growth requires us to break through the walls that limit us from reaching ultimate success. Learn how we can take the necessary steps outside of our bubble to grow as leaders. 5:00pm-5:45pm. Dive into the FFA Alumni��Mendota 5 Wisconsin FFA Alumni Come check out a fantastic discussion panel of Wisconsin’s finest FFA Alumni members! You’ll be sure to learn about Wisconsin FFA Alumni, how we can better our relationship and communication between FFA members and the Alumni, and how we as FFA members can take the next steps as we transition into FFA Alumni members.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2017 8:00am-8:45am. Make Your Mark: GROWMARK Internship Programs��Mendota 8 Raelene Maas and Thomas Trevorrow, GROWMARK Human Resources Managers How do I learn more about a career with GROWMARK, Inc.? When should I seek internship opportunities? How many internships should I have? What opportunities are there within the GROWMARK System? If you have similar questions, this workshop is designed with you in mind. Join us to learn more about the importance of internships and internship opportunities offered by FS and GROWMARK. 8:00am-8:45am. Learning Financial Literacy�� Monona Dan Kaufman, Financial Services Officer with GreenStone Farm Credit Services Most young adults are making financial choices now. Many of you shop, have jobs, pay bills, make car payments, and some are college-bound, preparing to make a student debt choice. Becoming equipped with the ability to create simple business plans and analyze finances can be beneficial in your everyday life, and also assist with making educated decisions for your SAE. GreenStone financial services officer will present on financing 101 and how to prepare a business plan that you can later apply to your personal life and also your activities in FFA and agriculture. 9:00am-9:45am. Opportunities and Platforms: Overcoming Adversity��Mendota 8 Aaron Thomas: Motivational Speaker Holding true to what you believe is important in life and it will be tested in the most difficult situations. How will you react when life surprises you with adversity? Life presents you with opportunities in both good and bad situations but how an individual responds to those opportunities are crucial. Aaron will challenge you to look at your life, your family, and your job to see if you are maximizing the circumstances you are presented with. 9:00am-10:45am. Career Development Events��Wingra & Monona Invitation Only – Gordie Gasch, State CDE Coordinator State Career Development Event Winning Teams have the opportunity to practice some National Career Development Event components. 10:00am-10:45am. Agricultural Insurance Industry��Mendota 8 Bill Kriese and Mark Schuster: Rural Mutual Insurance Company Rural Mutual Insurance Company is an agricultural insurance leader in Wisconsin. When people think of the insurance industry they do not necessarily associate it with agriculture. At Rural Mutual we have many careers that deal with the ag industry from safety services, underwriting, claims, sales, etc. Make sure to attend this session to find out more about insurance industry careers and how they relates to the ag industry. 1:00pm-1:45pm. What the FFA Alumni can do for you!��Mendota 8 Wisconsin FFA Alumni The FFA Alumni provides many opportunities to FFA Alumni members, FFA members, the community, and so much more! Join us as we discover the numerous treasures you can find as a part of the FFA Alumni. 1:00pm-1:45pm. Parliamentary Procedure 101�� Monona University of Wisconsin-River Falls Agricultural Education Society Are you looking for a fun and exciting workshop to attend? Would you like to learn about becoming a better leader? Do you want to learn more about FFA meetings? Then this is the workshop for you! In this workshop you will learn about the basics of parliamentary procedure. You will learn to understand parliamentary procedure, receive handouts to advance your knowledge, and be ready to jump into any parliamentary procedure contest, or meeting and understand what’s going on! 22

WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2017 — Convention Workshops Cont. 1:00pm-1:45pm. Real World Food Science & Culinology�� Wingra Kyle Long and Dylan Knudsen, Kerry You may not know what Food Science or Culinology are, but I bet you’re curious. If you are, this session is for you. Guided by two industry professionals, you’ll learn through a series of kitchen cabinet level demonstrations and hands on examples, not only what these two distinct scientific fields are & why you might want to pursue them, but also how several key food science concepts apply to your everyday food consumption. 2:00pm-2:45pm. Marketing your Agricultural Story��Mendota 8 Crystal Siemers-Peterman: 70th Alice in Dairyland We all have a story to tell, but with so many ways to share it, it can be a little nerve-wracking to start. We can embrace our individual agricultural stories and effectively share it with others. Come meet Alice in Dairyland and learn how to best market your agricultural story! 2:00pm-2:45pm. Attend College and Compete for an Army ROTC Scholarship�� Monona Joshua Beyerl: University of Wisconsin-Madison ROTC Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the best leadership training and development programs in the nation. Come and learn about the leadership training and experiences you could have as a Cadet in the ROTC program. This informational breakout will provide an overview of the ROTC program, scholarship opportunities and student eligibility. 2:00pm-2:45pm. A Growing Awareness of Railroad Safety�� Wingra David Knuth “A Growing Awareness of Railroad Safety” is a safety program specific in addressing the relationship between railroads and agriculture. Topics include; What can you expect from a freight train and the railroad, and How to safely interact with trains and train tracks. 3:00pm-3:45pm. Don’t Slip on the Ice, Break It!��Mendota 4 Erica Ballmer and Rose Reible: FFA Alumni Members Worried about the possibility of “slipping on the ice” in an encounter with someone new? Worry no more, this workshop provides you with all of the tips and tricks for “breaking the ice” in all kinds of social interactions. From pointers on networking with potential employers to getting acquainted activities for welcoming new members to your FFA chapter, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to “break the ice” and get to know others better. 3:00pm-3:45pm. ButterBurgers, Frozen Custard & Agriculture��Mendota 8 Jessie Corning, Lori Kippley and Lesa Payas-Arnold: True Blue Support Team members for Culver Franchising System, Inc. Learn how and why Culver’s supports agriculture education through the Thank You Farmer Program. Hear firsthand the career paths that exist in Welcome to Delicious! 4:00pm-4:45pm. Growing our STEM in Ag Research��Mendota 4 University of Wisconsin-Madison Collegiate FFA Join UW-Madison Collegiate FFA to see how the scientific method involved throughout research projects and discover some great examples of how research is performed! 4:00pm-4:45pm. Dive into FFA Alumni��Mendota 8 Wisconsin FFA Alumni Come check out a fantastic discussion panel of Wisconsin’s finest FFA Alumni members! You’ll be sure to learn about Wisconsin FFA Alumni, how we can better our relationship and communication between FFA members and the Alumni, and how we as FFA members can take the next steps as we transition into FFA Alumni members. 23

STATE FFA CONVENTION TOURS Times listed include travel to and from site. Tours leave from the Alliant Energy Center. Arrive 15 minutes early so tours can depart on time.

Monday, June 12, 2017 12:15 - 3:15 p.m. Henry Vilas Zoo

Limit: 50 people

$12.00 per person

This tour will allow students to learn more about exotic animals inside zoos and how they’re cared for. The tour is approximately 45 minutes which includes 15 minutes with a caretaker, 15 minutes of a live animal presentation, and then another 15 minutes with a different caretaker. After this, the students are free to explore the zoo.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Wisconsin State Capitol Limit: 50 people $10.00 per person The Wisconsin State Capitol stands as a historic site both for Wisconsin and Wisconsin agriculture. This tour offers a look at architecture and history of the capitol, including legislation and people who have helped in furthering Wisconsin. This tour offers students the opportunity to see exactly where their laws are created and debated, along with possibly learning more about how their legislators play a role in agriculture. 9:25 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Sassy Cow Creamery

Limit: 40 people

$14.00 per person *Includes Ice Cream Sassy Cow Creamery is a milk bottling business in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Consumers can view the products being made in the processing areas. They continuously host events to educate the public about dairy products and their sources. Sassy Cow has two farms run by the Baewolf Family. Taste their milk and ice cream processed and made right at the creamery! 12:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Camp Randall Stadium Limit: 50 people $13 .00 per person Camp Randall Stadium is the home playing field of the Wisconsin Badgers football team. The grounds used to be home to a Union army training camp, until the football stadium opened on November 3rd, 1917. Today, the field and history encompass many Wisconsin traditions and values that we all hold. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the history and building of Camp Randall, along with how exactly the turf is placed, maintained, and created

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Macfarlane Pheasants

Limit: 40 people

$10.00 per person

Macfarlane Pheasants is the largest pheasant producer in North America and has been in business for 87 years in Janesville, WI. They maintain their own breeding flock, and export over 1.8 million chicks to Europe, the Middle East, and Canada. In addition, Macfarlane Pheasants also owns 150 acres of “covered pens” for their adult pheasants. Students will have the opportunity to see a different area of production agriculture, visit their pens, and stop at their store. 8:10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ABS Global Inc.

Limit: 50 people

$10.00 per person

ABS Global, Inc is a world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies, and udder care products and is located in Deforest, WI. The company has been serving the agricultural industry since 1941 and strives to offer unique services to their customers. Members would have the opportunity to tour the facilities in Deforest and possibly watch a collection taking place. 10:20 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Pam Jahnke’s Studio

Limit: 40 people

$10.00 per person

Pam Jahnke is a radio talk show host that covers the various issues and topics concerning agriculture in The Farm Report. Ms. Jahnke has been broadcasting the agricultural industry since her college days at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Students will have the opportunity to tour her studios and see more examples of the marketing aspect of agriculture. 11:10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Statz Brothers, Inc.

Limit: 50 people

$10.00 per person

Statz Brothers INC. was established in 1971 and is a second generation owned and operated dairy farm in Sun Prairie, WI. Currently the farm is operated by three brothers who oversee three areas of dairy, manure handling/projects, and crops. They strive to produce products through renewable energy with gold quality standards. Members would be exposed to a large scale dairy farm that uses its resources to become more environmentally friendly.

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STATE FFA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENT PARTICIPANTS CREED SPEAKING (2016 Winner - Sati Bailey - Riverdale FFA)

Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Section 10:

PARTICIPANT Nick Erickson Kittrick Singerhouse Hanna Brey Reagan Russell Kelsey Last Olivia Lulich Kailen Smercheck Paige Willer Katrina Hoesly Alexia Rodriguez

CHAPTER Amery Menomonie Brookwood Shullsburg Verona Mauston Rosholt Pulaski Denmark Fort Atkinson

ADVISOR(S) Mr. Derrick Meyer Ms. Jean D’Angelo Mr. Gary Von Ruden Ms. Jennifer Russell Ms. Angie Midthun-Hensen, Ms. Jamie Morris Ms. Beth Babcock, Mr. Darrell Hines Ms. Tiffany Schaffner Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis, Mr. Terry Erdmann Ms. Mary Handrich, Ms. Skylar Kraemer Mr. Jeff Agnew, Ms. Shannon Lyon, Mr. Steve Merkel

PREPARED SPEAKING (2016 Winner - Braden Kundert - Badger FFA)


Deanna Meyer Jordon Hoff Collin Weltzien Tommie Loken Colleen Toberman Colin Damm Katelyn Zimmerman Jodie Weyland Lilly Feider Amelia Hayden

Amery Hudson Arcadia Mineral Point Parkview Columbus Spencer Winneconne New Holstein Big Foot

Mr. Derrick Meyer Ms. Cynthia Landers Mr. Kevin Whalen, Mr. Steve Schank Mr. Michael Robinson Mr. Tjark Sattler Ms. Glenda Crook Mr. Mark Zimmerman Mr. Jim Melby, Ms. Crystal McGrath Mr. Joe Heinbuch Ms. Lisa Konkel, Ms. Jeanne Case, Mr. Zach Markhardt

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING (2016 Winner - Meikah Dado - Amery FFA)


Dirk Bruxvoort Tyler Franklin Collin Weltzien Tanner Timmerman Karly Ready Ashley Hagenow Emma Walters Dawn Mroczkowski Summer Henschel Braden Kundert

Bloomer Baldwin-Woodville Arcadia Cuba City Monticello Rio Wausau Pulaski Elkhart Lake Badger

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Mr. DeWayne Fossum, Mr. Darren Swartz Ms. Michelle Kamm Mr. Kevin Whalen, Mr. Steve Schank Mrs. Jill VanSchyndle Mr. Ryan Indergand Ms. Andi Cooper Mr. Joe Staszak, Ms. Danielle Reed Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis, Mr. Terry Erdmann Ms. Michelle Arbuckle, Ms. Jamie Beyer Mr. Larry Plapp, Ms. Candice Franks

DISCUSSION MEET (2016 Winner - Kendra Spier - Cambridge FFA)


Steven Hoffelt Jillian Turbeville Mark Kortbein Reilly Klippel Abby Klahn Ashley Walther Kallista Hampton Mason Jauquet Sam Pinchart David Eucker

Bruce Saint Croix Central Tomah River Valley Oregon Randolph C-F Wausau Pulaski Luxemburg-Casco Elkhorn

Mr. Sam Behrends Mr. Bill Emery, Ms. Gretchen Rozeboom Ms. Nelda Bailey, Ms. Kelly Hubert Ms. Shari Graffunder Ms. Jillian Beaty Mr. Keith Gundlach Mr. Joe Staszak, Ms. Danielle Reed Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis, Mr. Terry Erdmann Mr. Marty Nowak Mr. Dave Kruse

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS (2016 Winner - Meikah Dado - Amery FFA)


Emily Pintens Ella Koenig Abby Field Bea Mumm Jenna Schoenmann Jared Mack Katelyn Zimmerman Jenna Mathwig Maddie Zutz Bryn Rohde

Barron Ms. Kristin Hanson Stanley-Boyd Mr. Jordan Donnerbauer Wonewoc-Center Ms. Jackie Miller River Ridge Mr. Bret Iverson Wisconsin Heights Ms. Kimberly Houser Sauk Prairie Mr. Troy Talford Spencer Mr. Mark Zimmerman Weyauwega-Fremont Ms. Sandra Dykes, Ms. Connie Peterson Valders Mr. Jeff Griffey Badger Mr. Larry Plapp, Ms. Candice Franks

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE (2016 Winner - Amery FFA)


Clear Lake FFA Stanley-Boyd FFA Cochrane-Fountain City FFA Darlington FFA Monticello FFA Sauk Prairie FFA Edgar FFA Pulaski FFA Kiel FFA Beaver Dam FFA

Ms. Dani Schott Mr. Jordan Donnerbauer Ms. Christine Jumbeck Mr. Troy Lobdell Mr. Ryan Indergand Mr. Troy Talford Mr. Matthew Reinders Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis, Mr. Terry Erdmann Mr. David Friend, Ms. Erica Eickert Mr. Jonathon Ganske

QUIZ BOWL (2016 Winner - Spencer FFA)


Amery FFA Saint Croix Central FFA Whitehall FFA Black Hawk FFA Marshall FFA Waupun FFA Granton FFA Pulaski FFA Denmark FFA Big Foot FFA

Mr. Derrick Meyer Ms. Gretchen Rozeboom, Mr. Bill Emery Ms. Melinda Goplin Mr. Travis Meyer, Mr. Justin Doyle Ms. Paula Bakken Ms. Tari Costello, Mr. Kris Beaver, Mr. Ryan Seichter Ms. Katie Chapman Mr. Terry Erdmann, Mr. Kaleb Santy, Mr. Cedric Pettis Ms. Mary Handrich, Ms. Skylar Kraemer Ms. Lisa Konkel, Ms. Jeanne Case, Mr. Zach Markhardt 27

WISCONSIN STATE FFA TALENT PARTICIPANTS The following list of FFA members will compete in the Talent Contest on Tuesday, June 13 at 8:00 a.m. It will be held in Hall B of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center on the Talent Stage. Everyone is invited to attend. Many of the participants will be asked to perform during the convention sessions and on Wednesday in the Exhibition Hall lobby. Cailey McLain Melissa Konkel Vanessa Jenneman & Josie Eder Simon Geiger-Schutz Gracie Kupietz McKenna Marek Lucas West Brynna Wiser Leah Weninger Sheila Weninger Carter Sime Laura Mueller Taylor Paye Megan Pethke Crystal Cafferty & Lauryn Luke Jordan Waughtal Natalie Faith Emily Thielbar Isabella Behnke & Mackenzie Staidl Isabella Behnke Kate Schmelzer Lilli Walder Anna Stukenberg Reagan Russell Brady Junker Alex Lewandowski

Adams-Friendship Big Foot Bloomer Cochrane-Fountain City Cochrane-Fountain City Cornell Cumberland Evansville Hartford Hartford Holmen Kiel Luxemburg-Casco Manawa Mauston Melrose-Mindoro Monroe Mount Horeb Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Owen-Withee Rosholt Shullsburg Shullsburg Stanley-Boyd Wittenberg-Birnamwood

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2017 STATE FFA HONORS CHORUS MEMBERS Director: Mr. Peter Engh • Assistant Directors: Ms. Deanna Barkhaus and Ms. Stacy Humfeld Sopranos Madalyn Scott Kate Schmelzer Kaitlyn Hickey Jeanna Rupnow Juanita McCarter Sierra Renderman Jordyn Stasiak Naomi Frisinger Destiny Kogler* Valerie Makowski Emily Makos Clancy Jo Albers Courtney Bates Addyson Micheels Alano Los Harley Jo Teske Makayla Konkol Maggie Condon Taylor Hanley Bailey Goehring Cassidy Van Buren Sharice Elbert Stephanie Stiemke Kendra Goplin Sierra Siders Emily Tisler *Honorary Member Tenor Daytin Blake Brady Coulthard Treston Heath Ervin Kraft Connor Siemers

Shullsburg Owen-Withee Weyauwega-Fremont Black Hawk Thorp Owen-Withee Holmen Barron Horicon Horicon Juda Owen-Withee Prairie Farm Barron Brookwood Rio Amherst Horicon Cashton Valders Waupun Westby Weston Whitehall Mishicot Green Bay Southwest

Ellsworth Neillsville Cochrane-Fountain City Barron Howards Grove

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Altos Fallon Zimmerman Sheila Weninger Laura Bomber Jaci Brandl Haven Olson April Hunt Heather Juedes Beatrice Mumm Taylor Hessler Hailey Kammerer Leah Weninger Lydia Bouc Brynley Pritchett Hannah Cramer Alexis Plaski Lauren Jones Uriah Trzebiatowski Morgan Johannsen Maggie Loomis Anna Everson Amber Glassel` Karmyn Koch Milana Malterer Ryla Vatland Cheyenne Wilson Katelyn Pietroske Heide Juedes

Iowa-Grant Hartford Freedom Stevens Point DeForest Barron Marshall River Ridge Westby Juda Hartford Juda River Ridge Dodgeland Amherst Darlington Amherst Baldwin-Woodville Cambridge Cambridge Elkhorn Highland Hustiford Westby Weston Mishicot Marshall

Bass Andrew Scheller Alex Bartel Joseph Grady Reid Scott Riley Jones Dylan Voight Quinton Kammerer Benjamin Huebner Noah Bestul Carter Sime Kyle Krause-Emerick Alex Van Buren Gavin Kammerer

Manawa Weyauwega-Fremont Marshall Shullsburg Darlington Brillion Juda Lakeside Lutheran Bowler Holmen Horicon Waupun Juda

2017 WISCONSIN STATE FFA HONORS BAND Directors: Mr. Monte Dunnum and Mr. Kory Dahlen Flute Chelsea Severson Katie Woodward Samantha Holmstrom Mya Ploor Amber Sawyer Eleana Ruehmann Samantha Corso Kaitlin Lee Cyndall Gorde Stephanie Kiel

Argyle Johnson Creek Pecatonica Sevastopol Sevastopol Cochrane-Fountain City Montello Glenwood City Rio Wrightstown

Oboe Josephine Eberle

Monroe

Clarinet Angela Klinkner Katie Justin Hannah Horst Summer Henschel Alexis Luedtke McKenzie Trinko Ashley Carns Casey Wald McKenzie Stammeyer Max Schilke Rachel Burno Isabella West Maddie Zutz

Cashton Westby Hartford Elkhart Lake Beaver Dam Shawano Darlington Horicon Holmen Denmark Clinton Cumberland Valders

Alto Sax Laura Dunnum Kayla Marchant Cortney Zimmerman Heidi Broerman Carson Hughes Brennan Zander Steven Hoffelt

Westby Southern Door Spencer Denmark Wisconsin Heights Wisconsin Heights Bruce

Tenor Sax Catherine Krance Heather Schultz Rachel Klinkner Sydney Schlicht

Barron Denmark Cashton Mt. Horeb

Baritone Sax Dyllan Griepentrog Hunter Williams Danika Griepentrog

Spencer Antigo Spencer 30

Trumpet Katelyn Zimmerman Alex Lewandowski Collin Bays Joe Schlies Alaina VanProoyen Ella Koenig Samantha Angotti Jodie Weyland Miranda Connell Trenton Johnson Austin Bartel Amelia Rademacher

Spencer Wittenberg-Birnamwood Adams-Friendship Denmark Wittenberg-Birnamwood Stanley-Boyd Freedom Winneconne Parkview Parkview Weyauwega-Fremont Tigerton

French Horn Kathryn Lampi Moze West Emily Taylor Justin Chipman Amber Kohls

Owen-Withee Wis Heights Poynette Adams-Friendship Waterloo

Trombone Lizzy Novak Marti Viste Rachel Peterson Eric Klefstad Katelyn Dunnum Emma Jorgenson Mason Soerens Justin Waughtal Brooks Lueck

Denmark Southern Door Barron Prairie Farm Westby Evansville Weyauwega-Fremont Melrose-Mindoro Wisconsin Heights

Baritone Jessica Mehre Kaleb Krzyszton Briar Putz Emily McNally

Elkhart Lake Cochrane-Fountain City Cochrane-Fountain City New Holstein

Tuba Jordan Waughtal Seth Wittmer Caleb Marick Kenny Ballmer

Melrose-Mindoro Prairie Farm Parkview Clinton

Percussion Lucas West Joe Stratton Emily Nelsen Cassidy DeWitt Bailey Wetzel Lily Adams

Cumberland Owen-Withee Denmark Wis. Heights Waupun Cashton

2017 WISCONSIN STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS Section I

Amery Meikah Dado Barron Brady A. Balts Ryan J. Erickson McKenna L. George Noah R. Masssie*

Section II

Augusta Kayla Martinson Evan Stensen Chippewa Falls Megan Moucha Eleva-Strum Elisabeth Y. Quella Benji C. Schaefer

Section III

Arcadia Gregory R. Kube Hanna S. Schlesser Collin Weltzien Curtis Weltzien Joshua M. Wiemer Black River Falls Jacob T. Markhardt Brookwood Addison J. Arndt Micayla R. Hanson Zoey L. Rynes

Section IV

Black Hawk Jordyn A. Delzer Jeanna L. Rupnow Darlington Denver A. Banfield Cora E. Carpenter Anastasia Dannenberg Hope M. Francis Gracie A. Hinderman Jarrett L. Lancaster Lacie L. Smith Isabel G. Wedig Quade R. Wiegel

* Denotes Stars Over Wisconsin Finalists Bloomer Dirk Bruxvoort Marti L. Holum Eric Wachtendonk* Bruce Steven G. Hoffelt

New Auburn Katelyn M. Galetka* Dakota A. Simon Prairie Farm Paul Boesl Spooner Kathryn E. Rosenbush

Unity Eli Baerg Elijah Benjamin RaeAnna J. Johnston Zach Wagner

Ellsworth Jeremy M. Brenner Jr Colten Hines Zachary I. Hines Keslyn McKahan Paige Nelson*

Mondovi Abigail D. George River Falls Andre J. Dusek Donald G. Hershaw

Saint Croix Central Megan R. Liddle Mallory F. Miles Tucker E. Nauss Jillian J. Turbeville Spring Valley Grace E. Anderson

Cashton Nicholas Gronemus Rebecca Gronemus Sierra Hanley Trevor Hemmersbach Angela Klinkner Cochrane-Fountain City Becca M. Adank Jeni N.Burt Hayley J. Duellman Matthew M. Oldendorf Briar A. Putz Deanna L. Wiersgalla

De Soto Roxanna M. Haakenson Johanna Kunnert Gale-EttrickTrempealeau Austyn W. Burt Hillsboro Mitchell R. Morris Holmen Calvin J. Wright Independence Jaydin Guza Dakota Waletzko

La Farge Pearl B. Franke Tomah Ashley Jorgensen Mark Kortbein Maggie J. Lass Elizabeth Miller Haylea E. Noltner Savannah P. Ormsby Viroqua Jansen C. McClelland

Fennimore Kaleb D. Cauffman Mariah E. Lang Bailey M. Sherman Lancaster Abbie M. Schildgen Mineral Point Tea R. Bossert Morgan J. Fitzsimmons* Tommie A. Loken Jake D. Steffes

Pecatonica Jarrett S. Carlson Trevor A. Gilson Cory J. Linder Derek W. Thompson Marc N. Timm Platteville Andrea J. McDermott Chandler D. Miesen Kaitlyn N. Reed Prairie du Chien Emily S. Steger River Ridge Alexis M. Harper Beatrice M. Mumm Nicole E. Sturmer

Riverdale Hannah R. Hanson John D. Harris Landon T. Heffner Shaylyn K. Louis Lukas R. Swaziek Shullsburg Cora E. Holland Addison S. Reilly McKailah J. Strang Anna C. Stukenberg Wauzeka Brooklynn K. Nagel

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Section V

Belleville Clarice Loeffelholz Denise M. Rankin Cambridge Grace Mausser De Forest Kayla Doucette Haven R. Olson Natalie Peterson Evansville Alyssa Templeton* Janesville Craig Jenna M. Broege* Alex Krueger* Janesville Parker Rachel Przybyla Madison Smith Carly Sutherland

Section VI

Baraboo Kristen M. Felton Brook L. Woodbury Columbus Jessica Lins Laconia Luke Borgardt Zachary Coffeen Brooke Hein Mitch Huff Mauston Craig R. Dallman

Section VII

Amherst Meagan Kizewski Brandon L. Konkol Devin Ostrowski

Juda Danielle Dieckhoff Marshall Mikayla L.Bakken Morgan J. Bakken Breanna Chadwick Milton Brooke E. Berlin Makayla A. Fenrick Jacob D. Geske John H. Jacobus Rylee J. Ochs Tatum R. Stoikes Catherine M. Vickerman Cheyenne D. Vieth

Monroe Josephine J. Eberle Brielle L. Hayden Molly K. Minder Dylan W. Steiner Mia E. Wahl Monticello Cory D. Bauman Peter J. Blumer Braden P. Gafner Alaya L. Hummel Erin N. Lehr Travis G. McCoy Karly N. Ready Karl B. Schwoerer Kaleb T. Shulka Kaden Steinbach Mount Horeb Micah J. Jenson Brad Jones* Joseph T. Opsal Cameron M. Treamer

Oregon EmmaRae Brown Abby Klahn Parkview Miranda M Connell Hala L. Ryan Mason A. Spencer Colleen R. Toberman Verona Wyatt H. Halverson Sophie J. Kooiman Leonie C. Tollefson Blair F. Wermuth Wisconsin Heights Belle R. Evert Taylor L. Statz* Tyler T. Thiede Moze S. West

Montello Samantha T. Corso Augustave Swanke* Brooke H. Walker Thomas Wojtalewicz Oakfield Emily R. Franke Poynette Rachel Renz

Randolph Cambria-Friesland Patrick J. Cutsforth Grant D. De Jager Jordan DeVries Catherine M. Dykstra Maverick C. Guenther* Rachel L. Leystra Gage Rataczak* Dawson K. Schulz Sean M. Smedema* Ashley M. Walther Reedsburg Jenna R. Engel

Ripon Ethan J. Badtke Bree A. Moderow Sauk Prairie Jared E. Mack* Niklaus R. Marx Melissa R. Sprecher* Tri-County Matthew Nigh Waupun Dylon Pokorny* Emily Schwanke*

Colby Zach E. Kolzow Phillip M. Roth Edgar Alexandria G. McKibben Nataley A. Myszka

Loyal Jacquelyn M. McPherson Stetson Rueth Bailey M. Waldhauser Neillsville Dominick M. Cappadora Theodore J. Turczyn Dakota M. Watton

Owen-Withee Whitney L. Baehr Cody R. Funk Spencer Dyllan R. Griepentrog Austin T. Gropp Katelyn A. Zimmerman*

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Section VIII

Antigo Mitchell D. Schroepfer Freedom Waylon J. Baum Jeremy P. Oskey Omro Austin Davis

Section IX

Bay Port Jacob Faltynski Sydney J. Fezatte Alysse Kozloski Larissa J. Leiterman Jarod T. Maes Bryce W. Nelsen Denver S. Van Lannen Meghan Whitman Brillion Derek T. Schmidt Chilton Lauryn Hacker

Section X

Badger Amanda S. Herman Braden Kundert Joshua D. Kundert Bryn L. Rohde Beaver Dam Shania N. Abler Alicia Braun Big Foot Laura M. Brost Amelia A. Hayden* Makalyn Peterson Alexandra L. Rullman Destiny E. Schmidt Christopher J. Walter

Pulaski Danielle R. Mihalski Dawn Mroczkowski Danielle J. Paschke Seymour Alyssa A. Seitz Shawano Emma R. Magee Suring Faith C. Buhrandt

Waupaca Austin M. Hovarter Tanner J. Johnson Brett Koski* Maddison J. Moericke Seth Piencikowski* Leah Piotter Elisha Riley* Violet G. Thielke Jensen E. Trinrud

Weyauwega-Fremont Alex A. Bartel Karlie K. Grundman Jesse LaMie Madison Lantvit Kyle J. Loehrke Shannon M.A. Zasoba Winneconne Samantha Nagler Austin Treml

De Pere Sydney M. Lemerond Michael Van Oss Molly Vissers Denmark Sarah J. Calaway Elkhart Lake Jessica J. Mehre Kewaunee Emogene Kickbush Kiel Jacob R. Friend Laura J. Hansman Lydia J. Luebke

Luxemburg-Casco Taylor A. Paye Sam J. Pinchart Mishicot Amanda Langley Reggie Stinson New Holstein Lillian A. Feider Curtis M. Steffes Teagan N. Turba Kaylee A. Warner Plymouth Erica L. Helmer*

Reedsville Alex Klimesh Daniel J. Kocourek Brianna Laabs Josh O’Hearn Sevastopol Anthony D. Neitzke Wrightstown Kendall M. Giese Taylor M. Koltz Morgan K. Vande Hey Cole M. Verbeten Hayley Verbeten

Burlington Samantha Bauman Madeline M. Damon Jessica Noble East Troy Reed Condon Jordan K. Scheel Madelyn R. Katz Maria H. Kulick Maria N. Longstreet Elkhorn Emily Kruse Fort Atkinson Olivia N. Brandenburg Kristina M. Church Nick Drew Brendan J. Kind Jessica Telfer

Hartford Jordan K. Gehring Heather R. Griesmer Hannah R. Krell Alexander S. Lepien Sheila R. Weninger Horicon Kyle Krause-Emerick Jefferson Libby Knoebel Kayda Marmes Jazmyne M. Schoeller Lake Mills Colton E. Klecker Carley J. Krull* Mackenzy Meschke

Lakeside Lutheran Nicholas E. Voigt Lomira Natalie A. Geiger Danielle Robinson* Shelby Sparks Nathaniel Thomas Mayville Allison Rex Oconomowoc Matthew A. Griebenow Palmyra-Eagle CeAnna J. Jaeckel Watertown Natalie E. Siedschlag Whitewater Matthew Lucht

2016-2017 National FFA Officers National President National Secretary National Southern Region Vice President National Central Region Vice President National Eastern Region Vice President National Western Region Vice President

David Townsend Victoria Harris DeShawn Blanding Valerie Earley Ashley Willits Trey Elizondo

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Delaware Florida South Carolina Minnesota New York Texas

2017 WISCONSIN FFA HONORED ADULTS Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame was created to honor those people that have made lifelong contributions to the Wisconsin FFA Association. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection proudly displays the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame. Members of the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame include: 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002

Arnold B. Cordes Floyd J. Doering Dr. Virgil O. Martinson Millard N. Gundlach Donald McDowell Louis M. Sasman Dale Aebischer Clarence H. Bonsack Arthur R. Kurtz Raymond L. Hoeft M. Gene Pressnall Erwin M. Tiffany John M. May Ray Miller Jack Wm. Whirry Dr. Walter T. Bjoraker Fred V. Meinke Dr. Victor E. Nylin Dr. Marvin D. Thompson John A. James Glen Holman Melvin Cooper J. Parmley Harris

2002 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010

2010 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017

Orion Samuelson Dr. George W. Sledge Don Triebensee Dr. Gerald R. Matteson George Johnson Bernie Staller Dr. Robert Campbell Dr. Harold Beals Dr. Richard Delorit Dr. Richard Jensen Francis Steiner John Perkins Arnold Bluemke Richard Meske Merle Richter Archie Abbott Ken Seering Floyd J. Miller Charles Larson J.O. Beadle Ivan Kindschi Dean P. Gagnon Harold C. Tech

Kenneth C. Allen Kevin Keith Dick Aide Eugene King Dr. Gary Rohde Farres Harrison Don Loomans Keith Gundlach John Emmons LaVerne G. Stuckey Orland Abel Don Liebelt Roy Esser Kim A. Havens Glenn L. Linder Jim Marcks Clara Hedrich Robert. G Heebink Pat Zimmer Dr. Louis C. Arrington Dr. Richard Daluge David Erickson

Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients James Bays II Steve R. Boe Andrea Brossard Richard E. Dykstra

Wendy Kannel Amber Vickers Keller Diane King Corey Kuchta

Randy Ehrenberg Dan Follendorf Nick Hemling Bret R. Iverson

Charles R. Miller Gary W. Onan David Rizzardi Sara M. Schoenborn Doug & Molly Wiese

Distinguished Service Award Recipients Colleen K. Geurink

Kevin F. Hoffman

Regina Oldendorf

Brenda J. Scheil

VIP Award Recipients Al Herrman

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Wisconsin FFA Presidents 1929-30 1930-31 1931-32 1932-33 1933-34 1934-35 1935-36 1936-37 1937-38 1938-39 1939-40 1940-41 1941-42 1942-43 1943-45 1945-46 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74

Donald James, Dodgeville Harold McMahon, Portage John F. Boss, Oshkosh West Arley Heinze, Portage Clayton Heitz, Fort Atkinson Rodney Kittleson, Albany Owen Owens, Portage Richard Schuster, Oregon Ivan Kindschi, Sauk Prairie Richard Delorit, Algoma Reid Goodell, Menomonie Frank Wing, Baraboo John Welles, Rosendale Harvey Considine, Portage Donald Thompson, Lodi William J. Schmidt, Seymour Marvin Krull, Lake Mills Arlie Matthys, Barron Norbert Schachtner, Watertown Richard Rossmiller, Rochester Eugene Gohl, Cumberland William Pickerign, Eau Claire Memorial Kenyon Giese, Sauk Prairie Merle Krueger, Seymour James Werth, Markesan Joe Conlin, Columbus Howard Poulson, Palmyra-Eagle Alan Spors, Melrose-Mindoro Roger Christy, Eau Claire Memorial Lowell Pritchard, Watertown Orwoll Hagen, Wittenberg-Birnamwood David Meyer, Westby John B. Zimmerman, Fort Atkinson Thomas Bleck, New London Gerald Dryer, Reedsburg Scott Traynor, Milton William T. Boehm, Mosinee Calvin O’Harrow, Oconto Falls Ronald Deiter, Cuba City David Bollman, Rice Lake Terry Hess, Cassville Dick Prine, Barron Kim Havens, Darlington Gerrit DeBruin, Juda

1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Tom Pechacek, River Falls Ferron Havens, Darlington Mike Kawleski, Stevens Point John Arneson, Stoughton Mike Walsh, Glenwood City Mark Lelle, Black Hawk Tom McKittrick, Kickapoo Neal Wellner, Cadott Harvey Menn, Brookwood Dale Beaty, Hillsboro Rick Dado, Amery Dave Schaefer, Platteville Darren Kittleson, Mt. Horeb Ed Peck, Marshall Bryan Higgins, Antigo Amber Vickers, Black Hawk Joel Wondra, Sun Prairie David Lulich, Ashland Amy Meyer, Loyal David C. Meyer, Loyal Jim Piechowski, Waupaca Brenda Pietz, Wittenberg-Birnamwood Michael Tauscher, Pulaski Amy Bollinger, Cochrane-FC Nathan Russell, Shullsburg Tolea Kamm, New Richmond Matthew Reinders, Johnson Creek Cortney Peissig, Colby Matthew Schleusner, Barron Chris Ritscher, Cochrane-FC Nicole Schmidt, Gresham Gena Polzin, Cadott Matt Anderson, Sauk Prairie Andrew Christenson, Amery Nick Palkowski, Cochrane-FC BJ Chrisler, Sauk Prairie Alicia Hodnik, Big Foot Ethan Giebel, Mauston Kayla Hack, East Troy Logan Wells, Monroe Alison Wedig, Darlington Sally Albers, Sauk Prairie Brenna Bays, Adams-Friendship

Wisconsin State Staff Advisors 1929-30 V.E. Kivlin 1930-60 Louis M. Sasman 1960-72 D.C. Aebischer 1972-88 Floyd J. Doering 1988-90 Dean P. Gagnon 1990 Kevin A. Keith 1990-93 David L. Doerfert 1994-96 Kevin A. Keith 1996-03 Sharon W. Wendt 2003-05 Dean P. Gagnon 2006-17 Jeff Hicken

Executive Secretaries 1939-65 C. H. Bonsack 1965-67 D.E. Beyl 1967-83 Arnold B. Cordes 1983-85 Virgil O. Martinson 1985-94 Kevin A. Keith 1994-96 Sharon W. Wendt 1996-05 Dean P. Gagnon 2006-17 Jeff Hicken

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FFA Coordinators 1992-93 Melanie Burgess 1993-94 Cheryl L. Zimmerman FFA Executive Director 1994-17 Cheryl L. Zimmerman FFA Executive Assistant 2001-17 Terry Bernick

2017 STATE FFA CONVENTION JUDGES CREED SPEAKING LDE

Semi-Finals Mr. Dave Rizzardi, CTE Curriculum Coordinator, CEV Multimedia Ms. Andrea Bloom, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Vita Plus Ms. Robin Connelly, Membership Services Supervisor, Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative Finals Ms. Cari Sabel, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Vice President Mr. Tim Wyss, Retired Agricultural Education Instructor, Clear Lake Ms. Penny Licklider, Special Assets Field Manager, CNH Industrial Capital

PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING LDE

Semi-Finals Ms. Brittany Olson, Staff Writer, Dairy Star Ms. Rebecca Gunderson, Shows and Community Relations Manager, New Holland Ag Mr. Ron Demars, Director of Credit, Allied Cooperative Mr. David Erickson, Cooperative Network, Retired Ms. Janet Schneider, Marketing Coordinator, Stewart-Peterson Mr. Luke Wiedenfeld, Wisconsin FFA Foundation Board Finals Mr. Mike North, President Commodity Risk Management Group Ms. Fran O’Leary, Editor, Wisconsin Agriculturist Mr. Mike Sabel, Instructor, Mid-State Technical College

EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING LDE

Semi-Finals Ms. Amber Vickers Keller, Wisconsin FFA Foundation President Ms. Carol Spaeth-Bauer, Wisconsin State Farmer Mr. Darren Kittleson, Operating Principal/Broker, Keller Williams Ms. Heidi Clausen, Regional Editor, The Country Today Ms. Lori Lulich, Sales and Solutions Manager, Purple Cow Organics Dr. Rick Daluge, Retired Dean UW-Madison Short Course Finals Mr. Jim Massey, Editor, The Country Today Ms. RaeNell Halbur, Farm Broadcaster Ms. Lori Berget, Lafayette County 4-H Extension Educator

DISCUSSION MEET LDE

Semi-Finals Mr. BJ Chrisler, Assistant Director, UW-Madison Housing Mr. Travis Holt, President & CEO, Citizens State Bank of Loyal Ms. Kristi Fiedler, 2016 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Discussion Meet Winner Mr. Kevin Whalen, Agricultural Education Instructor, Arcadia Mr. Dale Beaty, Chief Administrative Officer, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Mr. John Manske, Senior Government Affairs Director, Cooperative Network Finals Mr. Jim Holte, President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Mr. Ethan Giebel, Government and Educational Services Director, Cooperative Network Ms. Wendy Kannel, Director of Training and Leadership Development, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS LDE

Semi-Finals Ms. Ginger James, Regional Accounts Manager, AgroChem Mr. Dan Smith, Division Administrator, DATCP Ms. Kendall Babcock, Employee Relations Assistant, Great Wolf Lodge Ms. Leslie Svacina, Cylon Rolling Acres Ms. Janice Schyvinck, Director of Public Relations, Equity Cooperative Ms. Jesse Corning, Senior Marketing Manager, Culver’s Franchising System Finals Ms. Jill Leitzen – Kuhn North America, Inc. Mr. Corey Kuchta – Agribusiness Market Leader, Wisconsin Public Service Ms. Candi Lehto – Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council

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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE LDE

Semi-Finals Mr. Jake Cramer, Agricultural Education Instructor, Mayville Ms. Cheryl Steinbach, Executive Director, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Ms. Alex Klapoetke, UW-River Falls Student Mr. Tim Heeg, Agricultural Education Instructor, Marshfield Ms. Jodi Meyer, Agricultural Education Instructor, Marion Ms. Shawna Henke, UW-River Falls Student Finals Dr. Rick Bockhop, Associate Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-Platteville Dr. James Graham, Associate Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-River Falls Dr. Mark Zidon, Professor, Agricultural Education, UW-Platteville

CONDUCT OF CHAPTER MEETINGS LDE

Ms. Cheryl Steinbach, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Executive Director Ms. Alex Klapoetke, UW-River Falls Student Mr. Michael Wicks, UW-River Falls Student

JUNIOR HIGH QUIZ BOWL LDE

Mr. Dan Robinson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Lomira Mr. Jeff Meske, Agricultural Education Instructor, Lakeside Lutheran Ms. Lisa Kopp, Agricultural Education Instructor, Medford Ms. June Strupp, Agricultural Education Instructor, Hartford Mr. John Slipek, Agricultural Education Instructor, Abbotsford Mr. Mark Ladsten, President-Elect, Wisconsin FFA Alumni

HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ BOWL LDE

Ms. Brittany Babik, Agricultural Education Instructor, Mosinee Ms. Kim Schadrie, Agricultural Education Instructor, Hartford Ms. Lori Rowe, Agricultural Education Instructor, Tigerton Mr. Mark Kunde, Winneconne FFA Alumni Member Ms. Kayla Darr, Agricultural Education Instructor, Westfield Ms. Alice Kern, Agricultural Education Instructor, Horicon

NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES

Ms. Natalie Killion, School Counselor, Green Bay Area Public Schools Mr. Zach Markhardt, Agricultural Education Instructor, Big Foot Ms. Joanna Wavrunek, Social Media Specialist, Dairy Business Association

FOOD FOR AMERICA

Ms. Darlene Arneson, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Mr. George H. Mroch, WFPF Promotion and Education Committee, District 1 Ms. Andrea Bossard, Owner Bossard Dairy Farm, LLC Ms. Rosalie M. Geiger, Chair, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee

AGRICULTURAL ARTWORK

Mr. Robert Tarrell, MA, MFA, Professor of Art, Drawing, and Painting at Edgewood College Ms. Candie Waterloo, Curator of Education at the Chazen Museum of Art Ms. Julie Palkowski, Ph.D., Fine Arts and Creativity Education Consultant at the WI Department of Public Instruction Ms. JoAnn Peterson, Agriculture Educator at Argyle School District

STATE SCRAPBOOK CONTEST

Ms. Ronna Morton Ballmer, Clinton FFA Alumni Member Ms. Terri Wilfert, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council Ms. Gwen Dado, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Council Ms. Eileen Walsh Grzenia, Secretary Walworth County Fair Board Ms. Marina Livny, M&M Travel Ms. Alissa Milonczyk, Past State FFA Officer Ms. Michelle Wilson Ms. Mary Check, Milton FFA Alumni Member

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FFA TALENT COMPETITION

Ms. Katie (Klessig) Holewinski, Marketing Manager, ANIMART Ms. Julie Palkowski, Fine Arts and Creativity Consultant, Department of Public Instruction Mr. Krist Kvalheim, Agricultural Education Instructor, Sun Prairie

STAR FARMER

Mr. Keith Gundlach, Agricultural Education Instructor, Randolph Cambria - Friesland Ms. Kim Houser, Agricultural Education Instructor, Wisconsin Heights Mr. Joe Heinbuch, Agricultural Education Instructor, New Holstein Ms. Sandy Dykes, Agricultural Education Instructor, Weyauwega-Fremont Mr. Tim Pederson, Retired Agricultural Education Instructor, Amherst

STAR IN AGRISCIENCE/AGRIBUSINESS

Ms. Tracy Heinbuch, Agricultural Education Instructor, Plymouth Mr. Tim Heeg, Agricultural Education Instructor, Marshfield Ms. Linda Sattler, Agricultural Education Instructor, Laconia Mr. Kaleb Santy, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski Ms. Kristin Hanson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Barron

STAR IN AGRICULTURAL PLACEMENT

Mr. Ralph Johnson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Juda Ms. Jennifer Russell, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shullsburg Mr. Kris Beaver, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupun Mr. Troy Talford, Agricultural Education Instructor, Sauk Prairie Ms. Amanda Seichter, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pardeeville

AGRICULTURAL ISSUES LDE

Ms. Jenny Gracyalny, Director of Learning Services, Pulaski School District Ms. Peggy Coffeen, Editor, Progressive Dairyman Ms. Karen Lee, Editor, Progressive Dairyman

MARKETING PLAN CDE

Ms. Beth Rousseau, Vice President of Marketing, Stewart-Peterson Ms. Jill Makovec, Account Executive, Learfield Communications Ms. Julie Larson, Boehringer Ingelheim

NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARD APPLICATIONS

Mr. Mike Sabel, Agribusiness Instructor, MidState Technical College Mr. Dave Rizzardi, Curriculum Sales Consultant, CEV Multimedia, Ltd. Mr. Ken Harter, Past State FFA Alumni President Mr. Herman Seebandt, Past State FFA Alumni President Mr. David Laatsch, Retired Agricultural Education Instructor, Beaver Dam Ms. Lori Berget, Lafayette County 4-H Extension Mr. Tim Pederson, Retired Agricultural Education Instructor, Amherst Mr. Brad Sirianni, Chippewa Valley Technical College Ms. Tari Raatz, Mid-State Technical College

AGRISCIENCE FAIR

Ms. Gwen Boettcher, Agricultural Education Instructor, DeForest Mr. Dean Slark, Agricultural Education Instructor, Markesan Mr. Sam Behrends, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bruce Mr. Larry Plapp, Agricultural Education Instructor, Badger Ms. Fay Westberg, Agricultural Department Assistant, UW-River Falls Ms. Lisa Konkel, Agricultural Education Instructor, Big Foot Mr. Steve Stomberg, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shawano Mr. Mark Strohschein, Agricultural Education Instructor, Green Bay East Mr. Tom Sebranek, Agricultural Education Instructor, Green Bay Southwest Ms. Melissa Braun, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shawano Mr. Paul Jakupciak, Agricultural Education Instructor, Osceola Ms. Kimberly Dehn, Agricultural Education Instructor, Berlin Mr. Keven Busse, Agricultural Education Instructor, Omro Dr. Tom Zinnen, Biotechnology Policy and Outreach, UW-Madison and UW-Extension Ms. Cera Eberhardt, Agricultural Education Instructor, Eleva-Strum

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AGRISCIENCE FAIR (Cont’d) Ms. Randi Osborne, Agricultural Education Instructor, Weston Ms. Jeanne Alling, Agricultural Education Instructor, Unity Mr. Terry Erdmann, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski Middle School Mr. Jonathon Ganske, Agricultural Education Instructor, Beaver Dam Mr. Jacob Abrahamson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Wittenberg-Birnamwood Mr. Rick Bierbrauer, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bangor Mr. Mark Cournoyer, Agricultural Education Instructor, Auburndale Ms. Jeanna Burgan, Agricultural Education Instructor, Chippewa Falls Mr. Brad Markhardt, Agricultural Education Instructor, Black River Falls Ms. Jeanne Case, Agricultural Education Instructor, Big Foot Ms. Kim Pruss, Agricultural Education Instructor, Oshkosh North Ms. Nicole Petrie, Agricultural Education Instructor, Suring

STATE OFFICER SELECTION Chairperson: Mr. Dan Ziegler, Agricultural Education Instructor, New Glarus Tabulator: Dr. Rick Bockhop, Professor of Agricultural Education, UW-Platteville

STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE INTERVIEW TEAM Mr. Troy Talford, Agricultural Education Instructor, Sauk Prairie Ms. Kim Houser, Agricultural Education Instructor, Wisconsin Heights Mr. Darren Swartz, Agricultural Education Instructor, Bloomer Mr. Ralph Johnson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Juda Mr. Bret Iverson, Agricultural Education Instructor, River Ridge Mr. Troy Lobdell, Agricultural Education Instructor, Darlington Mr. Jim Melby, Agricultural Education Instructor, Winneconne Ms. Jennifer Russell, Agricultural Education Instructor, Shullsburg Mr. Dave Kruse, Agricultural Education Instructor, Elkhorn Ms. Jamie Propson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Mishicot Ms. Emma Heser, Agricultural Education Instructor, Lodi Mr. Dan Robinson, Agricultural Education Instructor, Lomira Ms. Jeanna Burgan, Agricultural Education Instructor, Chippewa Falls Mr. Ethan Giebel, Government and Education Services Director, Cooperative Network Ms. Kimberly Dehn, Agricultural Education Instructor, Berlin Mr. Nathan King, Agricultural Education Instructor, Cashton Mr. John Hromyak, Wisconsin FFA Foundation Executive Director Mr. Jim Massey, Editor, The Country Today Ms. Cheryl Steinbach, Wisconsin FFA Alumni Executive Director Ms. Jillian Beaty, Agricultural Education Instructor, Oregon Mr. Kevin Whalen, Agricultural Education Instructor, Arcadia Ms. Christine Jumbeck, Agricultural Education Instructor, Cochrane-Fountain City Ms. Shari Graffunder, Agricultural Education Instructor, River Valley Ms. Stacy Skemp, Agricultural Education Instructor, Milton Ms. Kim Schadrie, Agricultural Education Instructor, Hartford Mr. Derrick Papcke, Papcke Farms, Elkhorn Ms. Rebecca Wirkus, Agricultural Education Instructor, Stratford Ms. Sheri Hicken, Agricultural Education Instructor, Waupun SAGES Ms. Dani Schott, Agricultural Education Instructor, Clear Lake Ms. Jackie Mundt, Past National FFA President Mr. Jim Piechowski, Director, International Operations at the Institute of Management Accountants Mr. Kaleb Santy, Agricultural Education Instructor, Pulaski Mr. Eric Larsen, Director of Assessment, Menasha, New London and Winneconne School Districts

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STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SUPERINTENDENTS

Ag Sales Ag Technologies and Mechanical Systems Agronomy Dairy Cattle Evaluation Environmental and Natural Resources Floriculture Food Science and Technology Forestry Horse Evaluation Livestock Evaluation Meats Evaluation and Technology Milk Quality Nursery and Landscape Poultry Veterinary Science Wildlife Management

Ms. Andrea Brossard, Beaver Dam Mr. Nick Lindloff and Mr. Bob Gray, MATC Mr. Paul Roemer, County Visions Co-op Mr. Ted Halbach, UW-Madison Ms. Kim Warkentin and Ms. Tracy Arnold Mr. John Porior and Ms. Sara Schoenborn Dr. Bonnie Walters, UW-River Falls Ms. Chris Kuntz, UW-Stevens Point Ms. Liv Sandberg, UW-Madison Ms. Bernie O’Rourke, UW-Madison Mr. Jeff Sindelar, UW-Madison Mr. Scott Rankin, UW-Madison Ms. Eileen Nelson, UW-Madison Mr. Ron Kean, UW-Madison Mr. Andrew Lockman, Globe University Mr. Bryce Larson and Mr. Curtis Twellmann, DNR

In addition we would like to thank the following locations for serving as our Regional Career Development Events sites. Janesville – Ms. Diane Runde and Ms. Jillian McNeely FVTC-Appleton – Mr. Randy Tenpas UW-Platteville – Dr. Mark Zidon and Dr. Rick Bockhop UW-River Falls – Dr. Tim Buttles, Dr. James Graham and Ms. Fay Westberg

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THANK YOU TO ALL 2016-17 CONVENTION-RELATED DONORS THROUGH THE WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION

State Convention Partners Platinum Kerry Ingredients Renk Seeds

Supporter Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. East Central/Select Sires Foremost Farms USA Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau Jennie-O Turkey Store Nasonville Dairy, Inc. Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators Wisconsin Dekalb Asgrow Sales Team

Gold Army ROTC GreenStone Farm Credit Services GROWMARK, Inc. Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association Silver Merial Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Seneca Foods Corporation Wisconsin Public Service

Friend Kenneth & Joyce Natzke Mondovi FFA Chapter Fox Cities Builders Richard and Sue Schultz Ronald W. Martin UW-River Falls Ag Ed Society & Alpha Tau Alpha

Bronze Agropur Inc. Badger State Ethanol, LLC Citizens State Bank of Loyal CNH Industrial Capital Collegiate FFA, UW-Madison DeLong Company John Deere Company Lakeside Foods, Inc. Town Bank We Energies Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Wisconsin Farmers Union

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Proficiency Award Sponsors

Agricultural Communications Filament Marketing Agricultural Education The Country Today Clarence A. and Caroline L. Strohschein Endowment Cooperative Network GROWMARK, Inc. Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication Foth Production Solutions, LLC Wisconsin Public Service Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (E) Lulich Auction Lulich Implement Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (P) Sloan Implement Company, Inc. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Agricultural Processing La Crosse Milling Company Wisconsin Foundation Annual Fund Agricultural Sales (E) Wisconsin Public Service Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Agricultural Sales (P) Direct Enterprises, Inc. Wisconsin Dekalb Asgrow Sales Team Agricultural Services Dairyland Seed Co., Inc. Agriscience Research-Animal Systems Badger State Ethanol, LLC Agriscience Research-Integrated Vivayic Inc. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Agriscience Research-Plant Systems Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association Beef Production (E) Nasco Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Beef Production (P) American Foods Group Dairy Production (E) Accelerated Genetics Annual Fund Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Dairy Production (P) Lely North America Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Diversified Agricultural Production Wisconsin Public Service Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Diversified Crop Production (E) Wisconsin Agri-Business Association Diversified Crop Production (P) OXBO International Corporation Diversified Horticulture Section 8 FFA Alumni Affiliates Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Diversified Livestock Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association Johnsonville Sausage, LLC Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Environmental Science Badger State Ethanol, LLC Wisconsin Electrical Cooperative Association Equine Science (E) Marshfield FFA Alumni Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Equine Science (P) Edward J. Okray Foundation, Inc. Food Science and Technology Seneca Foods Corporation Fiber & Oil Crop Production GROWMARK, Inc. Food Service Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Forage Production H&S Manufacturing Co. Kuhn North America, Inc. Forest Management and Products Fennimore FFA Alumni Fruit Production Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund 42

Goat Production Grain Production (E) Grain Production (P) Home and/or Community Development Landscape Management Nursery Operations Organic Agriculture Outdoor Recreation Poultry Production Sheep Production Small Animal Production & Care Specialty Animal Production Specialty Crop Production Swine Production (E) Swine Production (P) Turf Grass Management Vegetable Production Veterinary Medicine Wildlife Management

LaClare Farms Montchevre-Betin, Inc. Kuhl Equipment, Inc. Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Glenn L. and Sonja Linder Endowment United Cooperative Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Lulich Landscaping Denmark FFA Alumni Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative, Inc. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund GNP Company Wallace H. Jerome Endowment Big Sky Suffolks Waupaca FFA Chapter & Alumni Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative MAI Animal Health Amherst FFA Alumni Clinton FFA Alumni Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin Pork Association Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Keith A. Gundlach Endowment Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Gumz Farms McCain Foods, Inc. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Dunn-Hill Marketing LLC Dr. & Ms. Louis Arrington

Leadership Development Event Sponsors Creed Speaking LDE Discussion Meet Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE Employment Skills LDE Parliamentary Procedure LDE Prepared Public Speaking LDE Quiz Bowl LDE Jr. High Essay Contest

Kevin & Julie Larson Family Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Daily Dairy Report The Country Today Wisconsin Public Service Kuhn North America, Inc. Cooperative Network Dr. Gerald R. Matteson Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative BMO Harris Bank Floyd Doering Endowment AgStar Financial Services, ACA Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund

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Career Development Event Sponsors Agricultural Communications Agricultural Issues Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Sales Agronomy Dairy Cattle Evaluation Dairy Handling Environmental & Natural Resources Farm Business Management Floriculture Food Science & Technology Forestry Horse Evaluation Land Evaluation Livestock Evaluation Marketing Plan Meat Evaluation & Technology Milk Quality & Products Nursery/Landscape Poultry Veterinary Science Wildlife

Cooperative Network United Cooperative Wisconsin National Farmers Organization Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund RCI Engineering United Cooperative Star Blends Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund United Cooperative Associated Milk Producers Inc. FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative UW-Platteville School of Agriculture Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund GROWMARK, Inc. Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Brakebush Brothers Inc. Midwest STIHL The Country Today Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Jerry Steiner JBS-Green Bay Duffy Grain, Inc. Mr. & Ms. Tom & Jesi Betley Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Foremost Farms USA Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin Poultry and Egg Industries Association Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund Wisconsin FFA Foundation Annual Fund

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POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Wisconsin FFA Foundation Scholarships are awarded through annual contributions and endowed funds donated by companies, industry organizations and individual supporters, all of which share the Foundation’s passion for agricultural education and leadership development. Matthew D. Anderson Endowment Matt Anderson inspired many FFA members serving as the Wisconsin FFA President in 2006-07. Though his life was cut short in a farm accident, Matt’s legacy lives on through the endowment established by his family. ANIMART ANIMART is an international animal health supplier that provides veterinary goods, show equipment, and supplies to dairy and livestock producers. Harold and Geneva Beals Endowment Dr. Harold Beals taught Vocational Agriculture and biology at Platteville High School. He later taught at Wisconsin State College, Platteville and served as Acting Dean of the College of Agriculture. Walter and Delores Bjoraker Endowment Mr. Walter Bjoraker played a leadership role in the Department of Agriculture and Extension Education at UW-Madison, serving as department chairman for 20 years. Blain’s Farm & Fleet Scholarships Blain’s Farm and Fleet was founded in 1955 by brothers Claude and Bert Blain offering midwestern shoppers everything needed for family or projects under one roof. Collegiate FFA UW-Madison Chapter UW-Madison Collegiate FFA Chapter enhances the collegiate experience through service and engagement to form premier leaders, enable personal growth and ensure career success. ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods is one of North America’s largest food companies and has a facility in Menomonie, specializing in creating their signature Swiss Miss blend. They are proud to support those high school seniors who are pursuing a career in agriculture and live in the counties of Chippewa, Dunn, Pierce or St. Croix. Arnold and Katherine Cordes Endowment Arnold Cordes served as an Agricultural Education Instructor, Agricultural Education Consultant at the Department of Public Instruction, State FFA Executive Secretary and founder of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. Together, Arnold and Katherine shared a passion for supporting FFA members and their leadership development. Elstad Brother Endowment The Elstad Brothers were major dairy producers from northwestern Wisconsin who wanted to make a contribution to assist students with their education. Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, established in 1922, helps producers market, manage and finance their agricultural businesses. Farmer Community Giving, Organic Valley Organic Valley recognizes the value FFA offers students and wants to support high school seniors in Viroqua, LaFarge, Westby, Kickapoo and Cashton areas in continuing their education to become future leaders in organic agriculture. 45

Dean P. and Mary Elstad Gagnon Endowment Mr. Dean P. Gagon and Mrs. Mary Elstad Gagon are both former Wisconsin State Staff members and long time supporters of Agriculture Education and the FFA. As a result of their service in the Peace Corps, they believe in assisting minorities who are pursuing careers in agriculture. GROWMARK Scholarship GROWMARK, formed in 1980, uses a network of supply and grain cooperatives to provide products and services to member-owners and customers. Kenneth K. Heideman Endowment Kenneth K. Heideman believed his farm upbringing contributed significantly to his life and wished to provide advanced educational opportunities to young people who came from similar backgrounds from the Clintonville, Marshfield and New Holstein area. Rodney O. Kittelsen Endowment Mr. Rodney O. Kittelsen, President of the 1935 State FFA Officer Team, had a distinguished career in the FBI and later as a long-standing member of Monroe’s legal community. Robert and Herta Laatsch Family Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Laatsch raised seven children on the family’s diversified dairy farm and instilled into them the values of education, hard work, money management and a respect of the land and agriculture. Louis M. Sasman of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison Endowment Louis M. Sasman was State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and State FFA Advisor in Wisconsin for many years. A memorial scholarship fund was established by his family, with the cooperation of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison to assist students with financial need. Star Blends Star Blends is a leading livestock and companion animal feed manufacturer and supplier of complete feeds to enhance the health, well-being and performance of animals. Bernie and Marty Staller Endowment Mr. Staller was an agribusiness instructor and FFA advisor for 11 years at Janesville-Parker High School, and served the National FFA Organization for 27 years, helping to streamline national operations and assemble a world-class staff. Wisconsin Agri-Business Association The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association provides programs and services as a unifying voice for the agribusiness industries of Wisconsin. Wisconsin FFA Convention Scholarship FFA members attending the Wisconsin FFA Convention donate to this fund to provide this one- of-a kind scholarship that is awarded annually to a fellow FFA member. Wisconsin Rural Opportunities, Inc. The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation fosters the vitality of rural Wisconsin by investing in education programs of people to transform and improve the economic health and quality of rural life. Robert Wohlford Memorial Robert Wohlford was a lifetime FFA Alumni member from New London and prior owner of the Ace Bolt & Nut Company. He passed away in May 2015, but leaves a legacy within the FFA and FFA Alumni on the state and national levels. WPS Farm Show Food Vendors The WPS Farm Show Food Vendors are ag industry groups who sell food at the WPS Farm Show every year in Oshkosh. 46

BLUE AND GOLD SOCIETY This society is comprised of individuals who generously demonstrated support of Wisconsin FFA members and programs through a gift of $15,000 or more to the Foundation over a period of one to three years or who have supplied a letter of intent that they included the Wisconsin FFA Foundation in a planned gift estimated to be a comparable amount. Individual Members: Jim, Mark, Carol and Jon Anderson Lou and Sandra Arrington Harold and Geneva Beals Walter and Delores Bjoraker Arnold B. and Katherine Cordes Floyd Doering Elstad Brothers Estate The Family of Matthew D. Anderson Dr. Rick and Peggy Daluge Dean P. and Mary Elstad Gagnon Keith Gundlach Kim and Leona Havens Kenneth K. Heideman Al and Lynn Herrman The Family of Gordon J. Iverson, DVM Wallace H. Jerome Amber Vickers Keller Rodney O. Kittelsen Robert and Herta Laatsch Family Kevin and Julie Larson Family Glenn L. and Sonja Linder Virgil O. and Ann Martinson Gerald R. Matteson Derrick Papcke Bethany Rieth Michael A. Sabel Ken Seering Bernie and Marty Staller Clarence A. and Caroline L. Strohschein Thomas H. and Christine M. Thomsen, in honor of Mr. Thomsen’s father, H. H. ‘Tommy’ Thomsen Jim and Nodji Van Wychen, in honor of Mr. Van Wychens’s parents, John and Hattie Van Wychen 47

SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION

There are hundreds of people who make the Wisconsin FFA Convention possible. Whether they assisted with the state leadership development, courtesy corps, registration or other duties, everyone worked together to help make this a successful convention. The 2016-2017 State FFA Officers and State Staff would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who attended, participated or helped with our Convention.

State Convention Managers Agricultural Art Competition – Brian Pinchart, Wrightstown Agriscience Fair – Becky Grabarski, Adams-Friendship and John Slipek, Abbotsford Awards – Aaron Kilsdonk, Seymour and Kim Houser, Wisconsin Heights Back Stage Line-Up – Jodi Meyer, Marion; Shari Graffunder, River Valley and Tyler Franklin, Evansville Back Stage Manager - Connor Anderson Business Session Manager – Becky Grabarski, Adams-Friendship Career Show – Jen Bradley, Wisconsin FFA Foundation; Katie Hagemann, Burlington; Candice Franks, Badger Contests – Katie Christenson, Ellsworth; Troy Talford, Sauk Prairie; Crystal Retzlaff, New London; Marty Nowak, Luxemburg-Casco; Nelda Bailey, Tomah Convention T-Shirts – Troy Talford, Sauk Prairie Courtesy Corps – Kristin Hanson, Prairie Farm; Christine Jumbeck, Cochrane-FC; Kevin Whalen and Steve Schank, Arcadia Dance/Entertainment – Roger and Diane King, Holmen Day of Service – Beth Rieth, Oconto Falls and Melissa Sylte, New London Decorations – Glenda Crook, Columbus and Dan Filla, Independence FFA Bucks – Shelby Mitchell, Fennimore and Jamie Rupp, Albany Hall of Stars – Sandra Dykes and Connie Peterson, Weyauwega-Fremont Honored Adults – Sonya Huebner, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Logistics – Mark Zimmerman, Spencer Meals/Receptions – Melinda Goplin, Whitehall and Jason Hovell, Independence News Room – Rene Lehman, Waupaca; Kimberly Schadrie, Hartford and Jamie Propson, Mishicot Registration – DeWayne Fossum and Darren Swartz, Bloomer Restored Tractor Display – Matt Reinders, Edgar Scrapbook Contest – Rebecca Wirkus, Stratford and Rachel Sauvola, New Richmond Seating – Ryan Holle, East Troy and Paula Bakken, Marshall Social Media Manager – Jennifer Russell, Shullsburg and Jackie Mundt Show Manager - Aaron Zimmerman Staging Manager – Jamie Hagenow, Brillion Stage Crew - Emily Watson, Nate Overby, Sally Albers State Officer Interviews – Dan Ziegler, New Glarus and Dr. Rick Bockhop, UW-Platteville State Star Judging – Glenda Crook, Columbus Talent Stage – Lisa Konkel, Jeanne Case and Zach Markhardt, Big Foot Tickets and Name Badges – Cassie Fabian, Dept. of Public Instruction Tours – Derrick Papcke, Elkhorn; Shannon Lyon, Fort Atkinson and Travis Engel, Owen-Withee Workshops – Mary Handrich, Denmark; Bret Iverson, River Ridge and Nathan King, Cashton Alliant Energy Center Shirley Kaltenberg & Mike Klahr Buses for Tours First Student, Inc. Catering Centerplate Convention Audio Visual Services Tri-Media Convention Branding, Design & Graphics X-treme Livestock Graphics Convention Housing Laura Senz, Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau Convention T-Shirts Tools of Marketing Courtesy Corps FFA Member Assistants; 2017-2018 State FFA Officer Candidates FFA Band Director Monte Dunnum, Westby FFA Band Assistant Director Kory Dahlen, Westby FFA Chorus Director Peter Engh, Westby FFA Chorus Assistant Director Deanna Barkhaus FFA Chorus Pianist Stacy Humfeld Flowers Kathy Hartmann-Breunig, Rainbow Floral Greater Madison Convention Visitors Bureau Deb Archer & Jeff Holcomb Guidebook Design and Layout Eau Claire Press Co./Leader Printing Indoor Landscape Materials Schalow’s Nursery, Inc., Marshfield National FFA Supply Service Mark Zimmerman News Room Staff Terry Bernick, FFA Executive Assistant Session and Video Announcer Bob Meyer Sound and Lighting Sosonic State Convention Photographer Empire Photography of Madison Tour Chaperones FFA Advisors, FFA Alumni, State Officer & Member Parents

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WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF FFA STATE OFFICER TEAM 2016-2017 Brenna Bays, President Adams-Friendship FFA Advisor: Ms. Becky Grabarski Parents: Jim Bays & Molly and Doug Wiese Rylee Black, State Treasurer Amery FFA Chapter Advisor: Mr. Derrick Meyer Parents: Barry and Deena Black

Hannah Taylor, State Reporter Poynette FFA Chapter Advisor: Ms. Kessa LaBlanc Parents: Todd and Lynnette Taylor

Caleb Green, State Vice President Stanley-Boyd FFA Chapter Advisor: Mr. Jordan Donnerbauer Parents: Glen and Shannon Green

Ashley Zimmerman, State Vice President Spencer FFA Chapter Advisor: Mr. Mark Zimmerman Parents: Mark and Cheryl Zimmerman

Laura Munger, State Secretary Holmen FFA Chapter Advisor: Mr. Roger King Parents: Don and Jane Munger

Dani Angotti, State Vice President Freedom FFA Chapter Advisors: Mr. Paul Larson and Mr. Kevin Champeau Parents: Daniel and Michelle Angotti

Kari Fischer, State Parliamentarian Argyle FFA Chapter Advisor: Ms. JoAnn Peterson Parents: Roger Fischer and Caroline Rossing

Sarah Van Asten, State Vice President Wrightstown FFA Chapter Advisor: Mr. Brian Pinchart Parents: Tom and Susan Van Asten

Ciera Ballmer, State Vice President Clinton FFA Chapter Advisor: Ms. Marlina Jackson Parents: Ronna Morton Ballmer and the late Jerry Ballmer

Travis Cadman, State Sentinel East Troy FFA Chapter Advisor: Mr. Ryan Holle Parents: Mark and Tammy Cadman

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