FFA Proceedings 2002 - National FFA Organization
FFA Proceedings 2002 - National FFA Organization
FFA Proceedings 2002 - National FFA Organization
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<strong>National</strong> Officer Candidates<br />
20<br />
<strong>National</strong> Officer Candidates reception sponsored by Agri Business Group Inc. as a special<br />
project of the <strong>National</strong> <strong>FFA</strong> Foundation.<br />
The talents of 37 national officer candidates shone through<br />
during intense interviews, small group situations and a written<br />
exam. Only six would be elected to the 2003-2004 team, but<br />
each displayed the making of a true leader.<br />
On Saturday afternoon, a lifetime of preparation<br />
and study reached its culmination for 37 members,<br />
each hoping to hear their name called as a member<br />
of the 2003-2004 <strong>National</strong> <strong>FFA</strong> Officer Team.<br />
Throughout the week, nine delegates from across<br />
the country evaluated the candidates as they made<br />
their way through a written test, a demonstration of<br />
writing skill and a rigorous series of interviews. The<br />
long hours of intense discussion and deliberation<br />
resulted in the nominating committee report.<br />
Upon election, the national officers take a leave<br />
of absence from their university studies so they may<br />
fully dedicate themselves to their role as ambassadors<br />
for agricultural education and <strong>FFA</strong>. During<br />
their year of service, each national officer travels<br />
more than 300 days and a distance of over 100,000<br />
miles, both in the United States and abroad.<br />
While only six would make up this team of president,<br />
secretary and four vice presidents from their<br />
respective regions, each candidate left Louisville<br />
with a sense of pride in representing their state association<br />
for one of the greatest responsibilities the<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>FFA</strong> <strong>Organization</strong> can bestow upon a<br />
member.<br />
PHOTO BY WALES HUNTER<br />
Alabama: Devin Dotson, Red Bay<br />
Arizona: Brian Hogue, Willcox<br />
Arkansas: Tory Hodges, Alpena<br />
California: Jeff Alves, Galt<br />
Colorado: Kaki Little, Weld Central<br />
Florida: Emily Hand, Blountstown<br />
Georgia: Bo Dotson, Stephens County<br />
Idaho: Angeana Little, Sugar-Salem<br />
Indiana: Amanda Vore, Hamilton Southeastern<br />
Iowa: Stefan Knudsen, Harlan<br />
Kansas: Michael Burns, Jetmore<br />
Kentucky: Lindsey Mayse, Henry County<br />
Louisiana: Leanna Becnel, Thibodaux<br />
Michigan: Scott Smalley, Ubly<br />
Minnesota: Beth Lauwagie, GFW Pioneer Express<br />
Mississippi: Christy Windham, Northeast Jones<br />
Missouri: Crystal Mathews, Carthage<br />
Montana: Austin Mapston, Denton<br />
Nebraska: Amy Rasmussen, Mead<br />
Nevada: Cassie Wyllie, Silver Sage<br />
New Mexico: Quentin Ray, Grady<br />
New York: Victor Rodriguez, John Bowne<br />
North Carolina: Tasha Schmidt, South Rowan<br />
Ohio: Anne Knapke, Talawanda-Butler Tech<br />
Oklahoma: Tracy Smith, Guthrie<br />
Oregon: Mike Folin, Crater<br />
Pennsylvania: David Bittner, Brothersvalley<br />
Puerto Rico: Javier Moreno, S.U. Antonia Serrano<br />
South Carolina: Ashley Granata, BJ Skelton<br />
Career Center<br />
South Dakota: Micah Hansen, Philip<br />
Tennessee: Melissa Burniston, Johnson County<br />
Texas: Casey Hogan, Arlington-Martin<br />
Virginia: Abram McConnell, Holston<br />
Washington: Marissa Wilkie, Medical Lake<br />
West Virginia: Nathan Taylor, Ravenswood<br />
Wisconsin: Beth Porior, Oconto Falls<br />
Wyoming: Stacia Berry, Cheyenne
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