A couple days ago I was in Hutchinson observing their parliamentary procedure team and helped teach them a few things that Winnie (my ag teacher) taught me back in the day. Afterward I was talking to the Lemke sisters and Chelsea Vilchis. They spoke of their plans for their future, both in FFA and in life. On my way home I was reflecting on the day and realized that I have witnessed so many members' growing futures. Nearly a month ago hundreds of students came to participate in CDEs at U of M invitational. A couple weeks before that was the i
nvitational at the U of M- Crookston, where yet another large group of FFA members gathered. Each of these members acquired valuable skills and knowledge for the competition. They gave their time and efforts to grow their potential future careers (and of course to win the competition!).
During this wintery month, I also went sledding with the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA Chapter. Man that was fun, especially discovering Ms. Seibert's nickname Sa-bert and scaring her with some high speed sled rides! But in the process I noticed something. They were all giving of their time and care to grow and build personal relationships for the future. It was exciting to see a group of young adults hanging out and having fun! Plus we watched the Goonies, what can beat that??
And finally this week I came home to my chapter's holiday party. In order to attend, each individual must be an active member. That means each of the members had given to their chapter to grow its future! There are so many stories just like these across the state. Simply listening to Chelsea and the Lemkes talk just opened my eyes to all the remarkable events and occasions I have witnessed.
(someone likes bowling a little too much)
We all have different opportunities to grow a future whether it is for us individually, an organization, or a friend by giving of ourselves.
Stationed by the door,
Justin Crowley
nvitational at the U of M- Crookston, where yet another large group of FFA members gathered. Each of these members acquired valuable skills and knowledge for the competition. They gave their time and efforts to grow their potential future careers (and of course to win the competition!).During this wintery month, I also went sledding with the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA Chapter. Man that was fun, especially discovering Ms. Seibert's nickname Sa-bert and scaring her with some high speed sled rides! But in the process I noticed something. They were all giving of their time and care to grow and build personal relationships for the future. It was exciting to see a group of young adults hanging out and having fun! Plus we watched the Goonies, what can beat that??
And finally this week I came home to my chapter's holiday party. In order to attend, each individual must be an active member. That means each of the members had given to their chapter to grow its future! There are so many stories just like these across the state. Simply listening to Chelsea and the Lemkes talk just opened my eyes to all the remarkable events and occasions I have witnessed.
(someone likes bowling a little too much)
We all have different opportunities to grow a future whether it is for us individually, an organization, or a friend by giving of ourselves.
FFA members, what kind of future will you grow?
Stationed by the door,
Justin Crowley
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