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MISSOURI FFA TODAY

Grow Your PassionMissouri FFA Convention April 24-25 in Columbia

Table of ContentsPAGE B The President’s Position

PAGE CLEAD, Speaking Academy Set

PAGE D Jump Start Your Future Job

PAGE HState Officer Q&A

PAGE JAcademy Opens Doors in FFA

PAGE L In Their Words

PAGE OFFA Calendar

Spring 2014

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Chartering new FFA chapters is always an exciting part of the Missouri FFA Convention, which will take place April 24-25 in Columbia.

86TH ANNUAL EVENT SETBY Alison Bos

Heart and double-lung transplant recipient and four-time marathon runner Mark Black will be

making his way to the 86th Missouri FFA Convention, April 24-25, in Columbia.

Black, a best-selling author for his book “Live Life from the Heart: 52 Weeks to a Life of Passion and Purpose,” will be the keynote speaker during the evening session on Friday, April 25 at the University

of Missouri’s Hearnes Center.

In addition to his presentation at the Friday evening session, Black will be hosting workshops at the convention that morning.

Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Black underwent two open-heart surgeries

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2013-14 State FFA OfficersArea Officer 1 Tanner Adkins West Nodaway

2 Taylor Washurn - Secretary North Harrison

3 Miriam Martin Meadville

4 Tessa Chambers Fayette

5 Mason Browning Monroe City

6 Abrea Mizer - President

Marshall

7 Alex Haun Holden

8 Dan Haynes Nichols Career Ctr

9 Connor Scott Miller

10 Mitchell Blehm - 1st V.P. Morrisville

11 Jonathan Bellis Aurora

12 Morgan Coday Seymour

13 Grant Talburt Dora

14 Jeremy Mathis Potosi

15 Rylyn Small East Prairie

16 Carlee Buckner Alton

4 Jaelyn Bergmann - Past Pres. Paris

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Phone: (573) 751-3544.

District Supervisors: Leon Busdieker, Oscar Carter, Keith Dietzschold, Lisa Evans, David

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BY ABREA MIZERSTATE FFA PRESIDENT

THE PRESIDENT’S POSITIONUnearth Your Purpose

EMAIL YOUR STORY IDEAS TO:info@missouriffa.org

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In my eyes, some of the most fearless human beings are little

kids. They dream so big without fear of failure. They believe that they can be an astronaut, save the planet one day, and jump off the swing set without breaking their arm. They never let anyone tell them that they can’t achieve their goal.

When I was in the first grade I was also a fearless little kid. It was time for the holidays and we had started preparing for the annual Christmas program. My music teacher was selecting parts for the different solos and characters throughout the program. I really wanted to be able to sing the solo in Silent Night but in order for this to happen the teacher had to select me. However, my singing voice was not very good. The teacher had asked one student to sing but she declined because she was too scared to perform in front of the 300 or more people who would be at the performance. So the teacher asked another student, who declined, then another student and another. She quickly ran out of options and selected me to sing Silent Night in the program. I accepted. I was

so excited to be able to sing in the program, so I practiced a lot in order to be ready for the big day.

It came time for the performance on that cold winter night. I stepped up to the mike, with a big red bow in my hair, and belted out the song as best as I could. I sang it perfectly and I was so proud that I had been able to get up there and sing. Many people congratulated me and I felt brave and courageous for taking advantage of that opportunity.

Often times we pass up opportunities because we are scared or worried we will fail. However, we may be missing out on things that we would end up loving to do. Today I still love to sing, but more importantly that experience as a first grader made me realize the love I have for communicating a

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message to people. That experience helped me find my passion. Communicating and delivering a message, whether that is for agriculture or anything in which I am involved.

By taking advantage of new opportunities in your life you may just find your passion, but you will never know unless you try. Release that first grader within you, and be fearless. Then you can grow your passion and unearth your purpose.

PRESIDENT’S POSITIONCONT’D FROM PAGE BLEAD, Speaking

Academy Sessions Set for Summer

Chapter officers and advisors will come together May 27-

30 as the LEAD Conference kicks off at eight locations across the state.

Sponsored by the FFA Leadership Fund the Learn, Educate, Advance, Develop conference brings officers and their advisors together as they start off a new year as a new officer team. The teams will set goals, officer codes of conduct/expectations, develop a program of activities and calendar of activities, and explore how to work with the different personalities on their team.

Sessions will be held May 27 at Shelbina and College of the Ozarks; May 28 at Trenton and Springfield; May 29 at Richmond and Rolla; and May 30 at Sedalia and Cape Girardeau.

In addition to LEAD, FFA members are encouraged to take part in this year’s Public Speaking Academy. If you would like to learn more about how to put together and present a speech, this unique opportunity is for you. The Public Speaking Academy is set for June 3-5 at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Registration is due by May 16.

Contact your chapter advisor for more information.

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Attention: Your Career AheadJob interview CDE prepares students for future success

Van-Far FFA member Jessie Fowler was a 2012 participant in the state job interview career development event. She interned with MFA Incorporated last summer and credits the job interview CDE for helping her prepare for the experience.

One major component of the mission of the National

FFA Organization is to develop students’ potential for career success through agricultural education. Through supervised agricultural experience, leadership opportunities on many levels through the organization, and career development events, students are given endless chances to prepare for careers. The 24 National FFA CDEs cover skills ranging from communications to mechanics.

One CDE that many students are not aware of is the Job Interview CDE. Job Interview is a relatively new CDE. The contest is designed to help students in

their current job search, whether it involves searching for an SAE, internship, or full or part-time job.

Job Interview is a multiple-activity event, with each activity simulating, as closely as possible, real-world activities that are used by employers. The job interview CDE provides students with experience in applying for positions that will prepare them for their agricultural career goals. It allows them to practice employment procedures currently in use in the agriculture industry, and it simulates the process of preparing for employment.

The first component requires that students submit a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation. Because the goal of the contest includes helping students in their current career search, the cover letter, resume, and recommendation letter should

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reflect their actual experiences. Students may not submit fictitious material, and are expected to target their resume toward an entry-level agricultural position for which they are presently qualified. The three documents are prepared and submitted prior to the event.

The actual event consists of two more components: the job application and job interview. Once the contest has begun, students are given 30 minutes to complete a standard job application. A copy of the student’s resume and reference contact information is allowed during this portion of the event to assist the student in completing their application. The second component of the event is the personal job interview. Students participate in either a one-on-one interview or a panel interview, depending upon the level in which they are participating.

Missouri FFA members who have participated in the Job Interview CDE speak very highly of the contest. Sonja Perry, who was Missouri’s National FFA officer candidate in 2013, placed

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Former Missouri State FFA officer Sonja Perry placed third in the 2011 national Job Interview Career Development Event.

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third at the national level of the job interview competition in 2011. Perry said the job interview CDE was the most beneficial event she participated in. Perry originally competed in Job Interview to enhance her skills before interviewing for the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine Ag Scholars Program, an early admittance program into veterinary school, but said the skills she learned opened many other doors, including Missouri Farm Bureau ambassador, state FFA officer, national FFA officer candidate, among other honors and awards in high school.

“I would highly recommend it to any FFA member and believe it is one of the most realistic career development events FFA has to offer,” Perry said. “Although I have changed my cover letter and resume, I still use the same basic format I used in job interview and will always take the skills learned in Job Interview with me where ever I go whether I am 20 or 60.”

Jessie Fowler from the Van-Far FFA chapter participated in the state job interview contest in 2012. Her chosen career while participating in the contest was to work for MFA Incorporated. Last fall as a freshman at Mizzou, she interviewed to be a summer intern for MFA and received the position. She currently holds a part-time position with MFA and will be interning next summer as well. Fowler credits her participation in the Job Interview CDE for

preparing her for an actual interview.

“I believe the Job Interview contest definitely prepared me for what to expect in a true job interview and polished my ability to talk to anyone about just anything and think quickly on my feet. I would definitely recommend this contest to any and all FFA members,” Fowler said.

For students looking to get a head start on their job search, who want to polish their writing or interviewing skills, or students looking to expand their knowledge of available careers in the agriculture industry, the job interview CDE may be an excellent choice.

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Meats Evaluation is one of the many Career Development Events that FFA members will participate in during the Missouri State FFA Convention.

before the age of one. By age 23, he was told his heart was failing badly and was in need of a heart, as well as a double-lung transplant. Approximately one year later, Black received what he considers “a second chance of life.”

Ever since the transplant, Black has used his story to inspire thousands of people all over North America. Speaking at conferences, appearing on national media outlets and working as a success coach, Black has incorporated a unique brand of humor into his gripping life-and-death story to tell about what he endured.

Black shares his story and powerful life lessons to help his audience members want to live life with a passion and purpose. His message is simple. “We only get ONE shot at this thing called life. Don’t do it small.”

Themed, “Grow Your Passion, Unearth Your Purpose,” this year’s convention also features awards presentations, career development events, workshops and the FFA Career Show. In addition to Mark Black, Missouri FFA welcomes National FFA Central Region Vice President Steven Brockshus from Sibley, Iowa to this year’s convention.

Brockshus, a sophomore agricultural education major at Iowa State University, has future hopes of working in a third-world country developing agriculture and participating in mission work. He wants to encourage community development, spur innovation and motivate those in need.

FFA has been Brockshus’s inspiration.

“FFA creates an atmosphere in which anyone can find (his or her) place, regardless of background,

family structure, age, skin color, language or accent,” he said.

“I am excited to help members find their belonging by serving as a role model, unconditionally loving every person I meet,” Brockshus said. “I want to make every

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Mark Black will deliver the keynote ad-dress to FFA members on Friday evening, April 25. His message incorporates humor with a personal life-and-death message.

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Workshops held during the State FFA Convention give members the opportunity to enhance their leadership potential and development.

interaction a moment of positive influence by being vulnerable and sharing my passion.”

Along with these guest speakers, the 86th Annual Missouri FFA Convention will feature leadership workshops for members. The FFA Career Show will also give students and guests the opportunity to learn about agricultural businesses, organizations, colleges, universities and more from Missouri and surrounding areas. Major state awards, including State Star Farmer, State Star in Agribusiness and State Star in Placement awards, will be presented. Approximately 750 State FFA Degree recipients will also be recognized during the convention. More than 8,000 members, parents and guests are expected to be in Columbia during the state’s largest FFA event.

National FFA Central Regional Vice President Steven Brockshus will share how the organization has been his inspiration during the State FFA Convention.

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Monday, April 15 andMonday, April 22, 20139 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

State Officer Q&AWho’s that underneath the blue corduroy?

MASON BROWNINGFFA Chapter: Monroe City

Hometown: Monroe City, Mo.

College Major: Biochemistry major / Ag Economics minor

SAE: Beef production

Who is your hero and why? My hero is my cousin, Josh. Josh had a rough childhood. He was constantly getting in trouble in school and at home. He was on a bad road going nowhere fast. One night he got physical with his father and moved out. Soon after that he joined the Marine Corp. In the Marines

Josh has totally changed his life around. He has served multiple tours overseas, one of which he was sent home with a severe injury. He was injured while rescuing a young, wounded girl. The military was so impressed with his sacrifice and bravery they awarded him a special medal of bravery. Josh is now happily married, has a good job, and has rebuilt his relationship with the rest of his family. Josh was able to take control of his life and put it on a positive track, and that is the reason why he is my hero.

What is something unique or interesting that few people

know about you? I am a huge trivia book nerd! I also rode four of the top 10 roller coasters in the world and three of the top five in the United States.

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FFA Chapter: Aurora FFA

Hometown: Aurora, Mo.

College/Major: Missouri State University/ Plant Genetics

SAE: Beef Production

Who is your hero and why? My hero is my dad. He has taught me everything from comparing EPD’s to speaking in front of a crowd. He has always been there for me.

What are your plans for the future? I try to set my goals one step at a time, and the next step is

graduating college. Hopefully by then I’ll know what I want to do with my life, but genetics has always been something I’m interested in.

What is something unique or interesting that few people know about you? I first recited the FFA creed when I was five years old.

Advice to FFA Members: If you never leave your comfort zone then you can never truly learn.

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Each year, 100 of Missouri FFA’s top first-year members

are selected to participate in the HYMAX Academy. HYMAX, which stands for “Helping Youth Maximize their Agricultural eXperiences”, is a relatively new three day conference held in June at Camp Rising Sun.

A premiere student development academy, which was developed in honor of former Missouri FFA Advisor, Terry Heiman, HYMAX is sponsored by the Missouri FFA Leadership Fund. The conference seeks to prepare outstanding first year FFA members for continued success throughout their time in the FFA, assist with career exploration, and provide training in agriculture advocacy. Various activities take place during the

conference, including workshops, hands on experiences, industry presentations and tours. There is a competitive selection process. Students are required to submit a written application and also two letters of application (one letter of recommendation from their Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor and another from a community leader that knows the

student and his or her leadership experience). Robin Horstmeier spoke about how the academy was developed and the purpose behind it. “Agriculture leaders from many areas across the state wanted to pay tribute to the legacy of former State FFA Advisor Dr. Terry Heiman while at the same time addressing the increasing need to enhance Agricultural Advocacy in Missouri. A three day Academy named HYMAX was created, which focuses on Agricultural Advocacy, Supervised Agricultural Experience

HYMAX Opens Doors in FFAFocus on Advocacy, SAE’s, Leadership, Communication

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The HYMAX Academy for first year FFA members was named in honor of Dr. Terry Heiman, left, who addressed members of the 2013 conference.

Slater FFA mem-ber Shelby Bagnell learns aquaculture during the inaugural HYMAX Academy. The 2014 conference will be held June 20-22 at Camp Rising Sun.

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Programs, Communication and Leadership.”

The conference will only be in its third year in 2014, but Horstmeier believes it will continue to grow. “The foundation of HYMAX is Agricultural Advocacy. As AGvocates, we face a continually changing agriculture industry. As a result, HYMAX has incorporated a greater emphasis on how to get the agricultural message to different audiences. Social media is a key component of this. Another strong focus is “Taking it Home”. Our challenge to HYMAX Academy members is “How can you -- as one FFA member take what they have learned to make a lasting impact to their other FFA members, community members and society

as a whole?” Horstmeier believes the academy is meeting its mission, and stated that former Academy members have told her HYMAX challenged them in ways they had not been challenged before.

FFA members who have participated in the Academy seem to agree, as feedback from members that have attended the first two years of the Academy has been nothing but positive. East Prairie FFA member Kali Thurman attended HYMAX in its inaugural year. Thurman said, “I loved HYMAX. It was definitely an experience I’m going to treasure forever. I really felt the love for agriculture. I loved learning how to connect with others and about the many opportunities I could

experience in agriculture. It was life changing.”

Shelby Bagnell, member of the Slater FFA Chapter echoed the sentiments of her fellow inaugural class member, saying, “I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has the chance to go. You’ll get to hear some great speakers and definitely learn some great leadership skills.”

So, what’s next for the HYMAX Academy? Horstmeier explains, “We hope to continue to grow HYMAX, to involve more state leaders and gain more momentum for Agricultural Advocacy.”

The 2014 HYMAX Academy will be held June 20-22, 2014 at Missouri FFA Camp Rising Sun at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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In Their WordsUp close with your Missouri State FFA Officers

TANNER ADKINS

One thing that I have always liked to do is daydream. People

usually think daydreaming is a waste of time; it is most of the time. However, I wouldn’t be in the place I am today if I didn’t waste a little time dreaming.

When I was a sophomore I got to attend National FFA Convention for the first time. Josh Shipp was a keynote speaker that year and although I did listen to his message, I daydreamed a little, too. I thought, “What if I could become a state officer? They seem to get to do a lot of really cool stuff and meet so many FFA members.”

That was the start of my goal to become a state FFA officer. What I like about dreaming is there is no limit to your possibilities. I never really thought, at first, I could actually become a state officer, but the dream kept sounding better and better so it turned into a goal. And, goal-setting is how many people accomplish tasks throughout their lives. Setting a goal is really just you telling yourself to do something. You also need a little inspiration along the way to reach your goal.

The summer before I was a senior, I was able to attend Washington Leadership Conference. There, I met Randa Braune before she served as a National FFA Officer. She was a facilitator at WLC that year, too. She is the person who gave me the inspiration to be a state officer in the end. I always keep my WLC key close; all students get one, and they always come with

words of encouragement from the facilitators. Randa gave me the final inspiration I needed to become a state officer.

My advice to you, FFA members, is to do three things. First, dream a little when you have time. Second, set a goal from your dreams. And third, get inspiration for your goal. With this advice nothing you dream should ever feel impossible!

CARLEE BUCKNER

I was a day away from leaving on my senior trip where I would be

laying on the beach in Destin, Fla., and I wanted to see Brady, an 8th

grader who holds a very special place in the hearts of teachers and students at my school. Brady is always trying to make everyone smile and brighten their day. As I walked to my coach’s classroom, there was Brady in the first row. He smiled a great big smile and asked if I was excited to leave on my trip. Then it hit Brady; he got startled and said “I need to give you a graduation gift!” I tried to reassure him that was not necessary but he insisted otherwise. He looked up to coach and told him to play Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley.

Brady came up to the front of the classroom and tilted his head down. When the first few chords of the iconic song started playing, Brady started rocking his hips back and forth. I had never seen anyone play the air guitar quite like he was; it was incredible! After the song, Brady sat back down in his chair with a smile on his face as big as Texas. I started expressing to him how much that gift meant to me and then I said, “You are very talented, Brady!” When I said that, this 8th grader told me something I’ll never forget. He looked up to me and said, “I was born talented!” with all the excitement you can imagine in his voice. Brady was born extremely talented. He could sing and dance. His signature dance was the Moon Walk. Brady was also born with Downs-Syndrome. Scott Hamilton, a famous American figure skater and Olympic gold medal winner once said, “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” Brady knew that no matter what had been dealt to him, he had something to show the world. Each of us have special talents that we must put to use. So, remember to have a “Brady” day because you are talented.

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RYLYN SMALL

Not long ago I was driving by a field in the spillway about

five minutes from my house. The spillway is the area that floods if the river breaches the levees. I was thinking about how where I was driving, two years ago I would have been about 20 feet under water. Whenever the levee blew in 2011, it changed the lives of many in my little town of East Prairie. The Army Corps of Engineers informed us that they were going to blow the levee and that the entire spillway would be under water. Many homes would be whipped out and farm land would be

ruined. We were fighting to protect 130,000 acres of some of the best farmland in the nation and prevent the displacement of around 200 residents. On May 3 the Army Corps of Engineers blew the levee at Birds Point, about 15 minutes from my home. As the water washed through, I thought of all of the

farmland and crops that would be washed away. On May 15 the flood way was cleared and the residents of my town were able to assess the damage. What they found was not promising for recovery but today the land is fertile again.

Just like the residents of East Prairie, in FFA we are going to face trials and tribulations. We must pick ourselves right back up and press on. FFA members, do not let the obstacles in life throw you off your path to success. Face them head-on and move forward right where you left off! I promise you will grow your passion, and unearth your purpose if you continue on your road of success.

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MARCH1 College of the Ozarks FFA Workshop Point Lookout

5 Mizzou Ag Ed Society Invitational Leadership CDE’s—Columbia

8 Mo. Youth Livestock Grading & Judging Contest/Workshop—Columbia

11 Lincoln University FFA Judging Day Jefferson City

20 NCMC Ag Club CDE’s—Trenton

24 Northeast District FFA LDE’s/Ag Sales CDE Monroe City

24 Crowder College LDE’s—Neosho

25 Northwest District FFA LDE’s—Cameron

27 Crowder College Aggie Day—Neosho

APRIL1-2 Northwest District Ag CDE’s NWMSU, Maryville1 Central District Ag CDE’s UCM, Warrensburg1 Southeast District Horse CDE Advance2 Northeast District Ag CDE’s Columbia3 Central District FFA & Ag Sales CDE UCM, Warrensburg3 Southeast District Ag CDE’s SEMO, Cape Girardeau5 Southeast District Ag & FFA CDE’s

CTCC, Cape Girardeau7 Southwest District FFA CDE’s MSU, Springfield7-8 Southwest District Ag CDE’s MSU, Springfield8 South Central District FFA CDE’s Rolla11 South Central District Ag CDE’s Rolla24-25 Missouri FFA Convention Columbia

FFA CalendarMissouri FFA is on the move

MAY1 American Royal Market Steer DNA

Validation DUE1 MU Interscholastic Events CDE Scholarship Application DUE 1 Orscheln Scholarship Application DUE5 LEAD Conference Registration DUE9-10 South Central Regional Farm Fest Cabool15 State Fair Swine DNA Sample Submission DUE16 Public Speaking Academy Registration DUE16 MU Invitational Agri-Science Fair Columbia27-30 LEAD Conference for Chapter Officers

JUNE 2-6 Missouri Agribusiness Academy Tour Kansas City area 2-7/11 Missouri FFA Camp Rising Sun Lake of the Ozarks, Kaiser3-5 Public Speaking Academy UCM, Warrensburg13-14 Area Officer Institute FFA Camp Rising Sun, Kaiser15 State Fair Sheep Nose Prints Submission DUE15 State Fair Meat Goat Nose Prints Submission DUE 20-22 HYMAX Academy FFA Camp Rising Sun, Kaiser 24-26 NAAE Region IV Conference Lexington, Ky.

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