On Saturday, September 20, 7 Miami East-MVCTC FFA Greenhands attended the 2014 State Greenhand Conference hosted by the Versailles FFA Chapter. The theme was “First Down and Life To Go,” and the conference offered workshops for the first-year agricultural education students to learn about opportunities in the FFA, setting goals, developing communication skills, and working in teams. Additionally, attendees rotated through various Career Development Events that FFA members can get involved in during their FFA membership.
Presenters for the conference included sessions Jason Wetzler from the state of Oregon, Western Region National FFA Vice President, Sydney Snider, State FFA President, Tre Plowman, National FFA Officer Candidate, Natalie Miller, State FFA Secretary, Thomas Shaw, District 5 FFA President and Mitchell Swonger District 6 FFA President. The participants enjoyed the opportunity to meet FFA members from across the state of Ohio and learn more about FFA. A record 550 members were in attendance.
Those attending the 2014 Ohio FFA Greenhand Conference from Miami East included Lane Davis, Caitlin Fryman, Zac Goins, Rachael Hodge, Aly Jordan, Destiny McCourt, and Emily Thimmes.
Front row (L to R): Aly Jordan, Emily Thimmes, Destiny McCourt and Jason Wetzler, Western Region National FFA Vice President, Back row (L to R): Caitlin Fryman, Zac Goin, Lane Davis, and Rachael Davis
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