Holdrege FFA Officer Team Attends Officer Training Conference
June 05, 2008
May 26-28th saw five members of the Holdrege FFA Officer team
attending COLT Conference at the Leadership Center in Aurora. The
theme for the COLT was “The Ultimate Journey...” COLT enabled each
of the five officers to spend time learning about their specific
officer position and developing ideas that can be used by the
chapter for the upcoming year. Current Nebraska State FFA Officers
conducted COLT and led most all of the workshops, skits and
sessions. Also attending was National FFA Western Region Vice
President Kari Boettcher of Oregon who hosted workshops and was the
speaker at the banquet on Tuesday Night.
The officer team also spent time making plans for the upcoming
school year and developing ideas to involve all chapter members in
the organization of the chapter. The team placed first in their
division in Official FFA Meeting Opening Ceremonies competition.
Those members who attended were: President; Blake Rademaker, Vice
President; Clayton Parsons; Secretary; Jolee Sturgis, Treasurer;
Jeremy Vonasek, and Sentinel; Michael Anderson. Other FFA Officers
who did not attend the Conference include; Parliamentarian; Alec
Frisell and Reporter; Britnee Flowers. The next major functions for
the FFA Chapter include a BBQ at the Swedish Days Team Demolition
Derby on June 15ht and a Post-Swedish Days Parade BBQ at the
Holdrege Market Place on June 21st.
