Brotherhood, leadership, and my belief in the future of agriculture has led me to be a proactive member in my local FFA chapter. At the age of 13, I was prompted to join the organization to strengthen my leadership skills and make new connections. So I decided to take the leap and join the organization that would eventually change my life.
The National FFA Organization is a unique extra-curricular. I have had the chance to lead a parliamentary procedures team, recite the FFA creed, and become a state champion in entomology. Opportunities have always been limitless with career development events such as: food science, agribusiness, aquaculture, and job interview. The diverse and numerous options have made the organization a popular choice for …show more content…
I was put into a leadership role and flourished under the guide of my advisor. Officer nature retreats were used to unify and strengthen the officer team, so that we could figure out the best way to lead the chapter together. Special conferences, such as COLT and 360, were available, which is where I discovered what I would be good at and which events would be beneficial for my chapter. The organization has allowed me to become comfortable in my own skin. I have made many valuable connections that will be advantageous later in life, and I have become more confident in my presentation abilities. As a person who was terrified to even talk on the phone, in fear of embarrassing herself, I credit the National FFA Organization with the fact that I am now able to work in a job that requires me to interact with people all day. Another thing that makes the organization so important to me is the feeling of being a part of something bigger than myself. The National FFA Organization has 649,355 members in 7,859 chapters throughout the United States, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Knowing that so many people also believe in the promise of better days through better ways, makes me grateful to be involved with such a wonderful organization. Knowing that more than half a million people wear the signature blue, corduroy jackets that proudly declare our names and home states, fills me with a joy that I have never experienced
The National FFA Organization is a unique extra-curricular. I have had the chance to lead a parliamentary procedures team, recite the FFA creed, and become a state champion in entomology. Opportunities have always been limitless with career development events such as: food science, agribusiness, aquaculture, and job interview. The diverse and numerous options have made the organization a popular choice for …show more content…
I was put into a leadership role and flourished under the guide of my advisor. Officer nature retreats were used to unify and strengthen the officer team, so that we could figure out the best way to lead the chapter together. Special conferences, such as COLT and 360, were available, which is where I discovered what I would be good at and which events would be beneficial for my chapter. The organization has allowed me to become comfortable in my own skin. I have made many valuable connections that will be advantageous later in life, and I have become more confident in my presentation abilities. As a person who was terrified to even talk on the phone, in fear of embarrassing herself, I credit the National FFA Organization with the fact that I am now able to work in a job that requires me to interact with people all day. Another thing that makes the organization so important to me is the feeling of being a part of something bigger than myself. The National FFA Organization has 649,355 members in 7,859 chapters throughout the United States, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Knowing that so many people also believe in the promise of better days through better ways, makes me grateful to be involved with such a wonderful organization. Knowing that more than half a million people wear the signature blue, corduroy jackets that proudly declare our names and home states, fills me with a joy that I have never experienced