Riverside FFA Chapter

Decatur County, Tennessee

Riverside FFA Members Attend Washington Leadership Conference

Sierra Goodman, Trevor Teague, and Joanna Vise of the Riverside FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) the week of June 13 – 19, 2011.  They joined hundreds of other members from across the nation to develop their leadership skills to the highest level.  Focusing on problem solving, relationship building, character, and serving others, WLC teaches FFA members how to have a positive impact on their school, chapter, community, state, and country.  While in Washington, DC, FFA members visited many historical sites such as the Vietnam Wall, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and the White House.  Michael Vestal, chapter advisor, and Carrie Baker, Riverside FFA Alumni member, attended the Advisor Institute as part of the WLC experience.  The Riverside FFA members also had the opportunity to meet United States Senator Bob Corker.

Riverside FFA Chapter participates in State Agricultural Mechanics Event

The Riverside FFA Chapter participated in the State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event on June 3, 2011, at Riverside High School.  The Agricultural Mechanics CDE tests FFA members’ knowledge of environmental, energy, machinery, marketing, and structural aspects of the agricultural industry.  The team placed fourth in the state.  Team members were Seth Boroughs, Brandon Hicks, Andrew Lamance, and Jacob Shea.

Riverside FFA Chapter participates in State Forestry Event

The Riverside FFA Chapter participated in the State Forestry Career Development Event on June 3 and 4, 2011, at Tennessee Leadership Training Camp (Camp Clements).  The Forestry CDE tests FFA members’ knowledge of tree identification, compass practicum, equipment identification, timber measurement, map interpretation, forest disorder identification, chainsaw safety, and on a general forestry knowledge exam.  The team placed fourth in the state.

State Forestry Team

Upcoming FFA Events

The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 523,309 students as part of 7,487 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. For more information, visit www.ffa.org.