We made our way to Detroit Lakes to visit the Detroit Lakes FFA Chapter during their chapter meeting. Items discussed included:- The DL FFA members that are going to be attending National Convention!
- The beginning of Fruit Sales! They currently have the goal of selling over $10,000.
- Upcoming participation in CDE's.
- Buying the chapter t-shirt. (I bought one, and they look great!)
Crystal and I got to share during the meeting about the importance of service, being leaders for your community and why we can all be proud FFA members. BUT, we didn't want to spend too much time gabbing about that stuff, because a game of dodge ball was to follow the meeting.
I'm not sure who won, but I do know that I pwnd Crystal!!!! [ For those who may not know, pwn is a term synonymous with defeat, beat or own. =) ] This fact is based on the number of times I fired the dodge balls from my canons. (my arms) My team was pretty strong with Blake, Mike and Saunders on my side. Then again, Greg and Alli seemed to be able to get me out quite a bit too... =\ After a few rounds, we rested ourselves and sat down for some refreshments. AKA = doughnuts, cookies and Hawaiian Punch!
That night, Crystal and I were fortunate enough to stay with the Malikowski family. Both Greg , a senior, and Sarah, a freshman, are current FFA members and chapter officers. If you think you love the outdoors, you should most definitely get to know these two! They were both willing to share their trophies, experiences and venison... Oh yum. Alli, another chapter officer came to hang out with us for awhile.Alli ... is currently serving as the chapter secretary for the DL FFA chapter. If you have any questions about what is going on with the chapter, ask her! Crystal was sweet and even gave Alli and Sarah a ride in her 2009 Mustang. BE JEALOUS.
Greg ... is serving as a Region I officer for the 2009-2010 year. He came to SLCCL this summer and made his talent debut with Blake, Eric and Brett with their own rendition of "Jump On It." Aside from his dancing skills, Greg is quite the athlete, and hunter. Just check out his room, with two bear mounts, a rack of antlers and a 5 lb large mouth bass to name a few. I enjoyed getting to know him more, and can't wait to see what his leadership will continue to do for those that he serves within the organization.
Sarah ... is just getting her feet wet in the world of FFA. Most Greenhands are pretty shy when it comes to FFA, but she is no exception! Sarah received the honor to serve as the chapter historian, and will be the only freshman to travel to National Convention this year from DL FFA. The night we stayed over, Sarah, her mom, Twila, and Greg made sure that we didn't go hungry. We ate Sarah's favorite fruit, pomegranates, in addition to fresh clementines and some venison. They even took us out for breakfast to Perkins. Soo good. I hope that Sarah gets involved with the Creed Speaking contest!!
I loved the time we were in Detroit Lakes! There are many strong leaders within their chapter that take their desire to serve to a level beyond themselves. In addition to service, these leaders share the positive difference that FFA has made in their lives with others.
I have asked myself this question... Will a state officer come from Detroit Lakes? I say, yes and I think soon. I hope that they realize the individual strengths within each of them are not only strengths for themselves, but strengths for the benefits of others and our organization as a whole.
Hopefully, I can get some action shots from dodge ball up soon. Right now, I do not have them.
I want to go back.
Now...
Oh look a giant (awkward) TURKEY!
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