California FFA News Fall 2016 | Page 3

2016 State Leadership Conference Recap

Over 6,000 people attended the 88th Annual California State FFA Leadership Conference in April ! Attendees witnessed state officer retiring addresses and were entertained by State Choir and Talent , while delegates shaped the future of the organization , and all were “ Electrified ” by the experience . Thank you once again to the Boswell Foundation for their generous FFA Foundation donation allowing members to attend conference at a discounted rate . With another school year , comes another State Officer Team , visit page four to learn more about this year ’ s team .
# electrifyffa
briana . may Seriously missing State Conference already . Had a great time being with my friends and learning new things . FFA is seriously one of the best things in my life .
cheyenn99 This years 88th California State Convention was amazing . Getting to spend time with the amazing people in my chapter as well as old and new friends . Bre and Sydney I will
truly miss you and thank you for everything you taught me . Also congrats to the new elected state officer team . # FFA # electrifyffa # stateconvetion # placerffa
oreomilkshake84 This year has been a huge leap forward for my Chapter . Our first Sectional Officer , our first Regional public speaking winner , and our first ever regional officer . The pride I get , wearing the corduroy , cannot be put into words . At the 88th annual California State
FFA Convention , we said hi to some friends , and goodbye ( for now ) to others . Thank you Joelle , Sydnie , Breanna , Trevor , Danielle , and Tim . Your passion for our organization has been felt , and your part in this inspiring task has pushed so many of us to become better . Thank you to Nick Baker and Taylor McNeil , it was an honor to see and meet you amazing individuals , and your influence can be felt everywhere corn is grown , and FFA members meet . Thank you to my Chapter ,
for all the laughs , and the beauty of friendship we so dearly hold on to from each other . And thank you to my amazing Regional team , you guys are my second family , and I can ’ t wait to electrify FFA in our own way . # ffa # ffamily # superiorregion # electrifyffa # stateconference
monacheffa We all enjoyed the concert last night and the last session today ! What an awesome State Conference !! # electrifyffa # monacheffa
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Andrew Skidmore , Atwater
Impromptu Public Speaking
Camille Pryde , Anderson
Prepared Public Speaking
Allisa Hastie , Tollhouse-Sierra
Job Interview Contest
Amber Bierre , San Luis Obispo
Creed Recitation
Lili Steele , San Luis Obispo
Parliamentary Procedure Novice
San Luis Obispo
Parliamentary Procedure Advanced
O ’ Neals – Minarets
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