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North to South - East to West , our six regional officer teams across the state are preparing to lead an incredible 2016-17 school year . What does your region ’ s team have planned for you ?
South Coast
“ We ’ ve got the beach , we ’ ve got the sun , the South Coast Region is number one !” The South Coast Region has been hard at work since summer began . The regional team had a blast at the Regional Officer Leadership Conference where they learned new skills of leadership , bonded together and developed a new understanding of how to LAUNCH themselves into a selfless year of service . The fun continued at SOLC in September where our sectional leaders learned about the various agricultural pathways they can take in a world of opportunity when it comes time to take off the blue jacket . At COLC in October we challenged every single chapter leader to “ Find Their Missing Piece .” To commit themselves to extending the advocacy of agriculture in every one of their hometown chapters with passion and leadership . We have had fun meeting members all across our region but we still have a challenge for all of you ! Tell us how you are going to “ FIND YOUR MISSING PIECE !” Share your blue jacket story on our Instagram @ southcoastregionffa using the hashtag # SCRSTORY !!
President ................. Kalena Cirone VP , Santa Clara Section .... Mark Scalmanini VP , Ventura Section ........... Isabel Valle VP , Monterey Bay Section .... Megan Wasson VP , Santa Barbara Section .... Daniel Segura VP , San Luis Obispo Section ....... Brent Hill VP , Los Angles Section ....... Elizabeth Gosa Secretary ................... Erica Bowles Treasurer .............. Matthew Umbarger Reporter ...... Mariana De Leon Dominguez Sentinel ................... Kyler Vernon
Southern
The Southern Region started off the year growing their brand . The Region Officer Leadership Conference ( ROLC ) was a great opportunity for the Southern Region Officer team . We were able to see the diversity throughout our state as well as highlight the diversity within our own region . We were also able to learn valuable skills such as putting on a workshop and connecting with our community members . The team truly became a family within our short time at ROLC . Not only working together to create a video on FFA stories , but also just spending quality time together . We had an amazing time at our Section Officer Leadership Conference ( SOLC ) where we met and grew with our Section Officer Teams . We look forward to working with chapter officers at Chapter Officer Leadership Conference ( COLC ). We are excited to serve the members this year and grow the FFA brand throughout our region .
President ................... Jack Grizzle VP , High Desert Section ...... Alexa Walkovitz VP , Imperial Section .......... Oscar Palero VP , Orange Section ...... Eduardo Bribiesca VP , Riverside Section .......... Haley Wilcox VP , San Diego Section ........ Blake Jackson Secretary .................. Sarah Drown
Superior
In everything we do , there is always room for growth . The Superior Region officer team decided to focus on blooming what has yet to come with the theme “ Grow the Future .” The journey of cultivation began with a trip to Tomales Bay for ROLC . Throughout the conference , reflections brought us closer as not only a team , but helped us to become a family . The workshops helped us to develop the skills necessary to share our growth and help each of our chapters to grow as we hosted a Chapter Officer Leadership Conference from August 27- 31 . Through three groups of chapter officers , Superior Region watched each team flourish with workshops , including stage presence and officer specific duties , as well as a reflection based off of Dr . Seuss ’ s “ Oh the Places You ’ ll Go .” The state officer team joined us , and encouraged chapter officers to launch their newly acquired skills into action . Superior can ’ t wait to see our chapters and region as a whole work to “ Grow the Future .”
President .................. Rikaela Cook VP , Shasta Section ....... Heather Rodriguez VP , North Valley Section .. Maureen LaGrande VP , Intermountain Section ...... Robee Knoch VP , Sierra Buttes Section ....... Conner Lane Secretary ............... Hailey Traynham Treasurer .................. Devin Griffith Reporter ................. Taylor MacKay Sentinel .................... Orrin Jones Historian ............... Tessa Greenough
California FFANEWS • Page 11 • Winter 2016