Arcanum MVCTC FFA Fall 2019 News Updates

12/03/2019

The Arcanum MVCTC FFA attended the 92nd National  FFA  Convention 

The Arcanum MVCTC FFA attended the 92nd National FFA Convention which was held in Indianapolis Indiana October 30 – November 2, 2019.  This year’s convention was attended by more than 70,000 FFA members, teachers, and guests from across the country.  The four-day convention included Powerful Speakers, National Agricultural Career Show, National Officer Retiring Addresses, Award Presentations and the installation of six newly elected National Officers.  Convention activities included attending several convention sessions were members where inspired by motivational speakers such as the 2018-19 National FFA Officers and motivational speaker Bill Goff. Attendees enjoyed attending the Old Dominion concert, Rodeo, and Buckeye Bash Dance.  In between a busy convention schedule, students were able attend the Annual FFA National Career Show in the Indiana Convention Center.  The career show hosted more than 400 booths from a variety of colleges, agricultural-related companies, fundraising organization, U.S. Armed Services and auto and truck manufacturers. Additional tours were of Wilhoite Family Grain Farm, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lincoln Tech Trade School.  Members attending the National Convention were (LtoR)– Emily Wenning, Hailey Ashmore, Vance Wetzel, Blayne Hess, Hunter Farmer, Laney Fourman, Maggie Weiss, Katie Weiss, Kylee Freeman, Andrea Garrison, Alexis Wilcox, Ryan Delk, Raymond Denniston, and Marcus Fourman.

 

Arcanum MVCTC FFA Members compete in Job Interview Contest

Members from the Arcanum MVCTC FFA recently tested their job interview skills at the District 5 Job Interview Contests.  The Job Interview contest is one of the most practical contest available because almost everyone will at some point in their lives be in an interview.   The students competing in this contest prepared a resume and cover letter before the contest and when they reach the contest they complete a job application, in person interview and a follow-up letter.   Every component of this contest is modeled after what a real interview would entail and prepares students for life after high school.  Arcanum MVCTC FFA Members competing in the District Contest were (LtoR) Gracie Garno, Madelyn Fearon, Anna Loxley and Zoe Monnin.     

 

Arcanum MVCTC FFA Welcomes New Members

On November 21st the Arcanum MVCTC FFA welcomed its new members during the Greenhand Degree Ceremonies. The ceremony was held during the regular November Meeting.  The Ceremony was highlight by a welcome from the Arcanum MVCTC Officer Team and the reciting of the FFA Creed by Greenhand Degree recipients Ethan Ignaffo, Caleb Hartman, Owen Stephens, Zoe Monnin and Max Wooten.  

To be eligible to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree from the chapter, a member must meet the following minimum qualifications: Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program.  Learn and explain the FFA Creed, motto, salute and FFA Mission Statement.  Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors.  Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket. Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.  Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the FFA Student Handbook.  Submit written application for the Greenhand Degree.

Members present to receive their degree were: (Front L to R) Madison Thornhill, Olivia Shaffer, Zoe Monnin, Paige Burrell, Reece Blinn, Shelby Haye, Katie Weiss, Kylee Freeman, Bayleigh Hensley, Hannah, Rademachir, (2nd Row L to R) Max Wooten, Gage Shiflet, Lucas Stastny, Tyler Huber, JT Whittaker, Austin Smith, Audrey Ball, (Back Row L to R) Ethan Iganffo, Elliot Wackler, Caleb Hartman, Owen Stephens, Jack Shannon, Aaron Fourman, and Hunter Farmer