FFA Proceedings 2002 - National FFA Organization

Living the Legacy
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Convention-goers found some great gifts and souvenirs at the
Shopping Mall.
personal development workshops. Hosted
by former national officers, FFA members
and other presenters, the workshops gave
attendees the chance to build leadership
skills and take new ideas back to their
chapters.
During the week, guest speakers
provided students with thought-provoking
words of encouragement and motivation.
“Listening to the motivational speakers
is what I look forward to the most at
national convention,” said Jed Michal of
the Flagler FFA Chapter in Colorado.
“The speakers offer great advice, tell
funny stories and relate their experience
to FFA.”
Lowell Catlett, a professor at New
Mexico State University, entertained
students with a message on how
PHOTO BY KELLY ROGERS
These FFA members are aiming to become great leaders at an
experiential training session sponsored by Cargill as a special
project of the National FFA Foundation.
technology is changing the way society
lives and works. Former basketball player
Chad Varga shared details of his troubled
past and encouraged FFA members to
overcome obstacles. Robin Roberts, an
anchor for ABC’s “Good Morning
America,” reflected on her experiences as
an athlete and reporter and how she was
able to rise to success. National Guard
Staff Sergeant Christopher Stone inspired
students with a story of survival and
patriotism as he recounted the days he
spent as a prisoner of war in the Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Outside the sessions, one of the most
popular convention spots was the career
show. With more than 340 organizations
represented, the South Wing of Freedom
Hall was packed with displays from
PHOTO BY WALES HUNTER