hio FFA Association O 2005-2006 Annual Report

Table of Contents

The FFA...... 4 Living to Serve...... 5 Membership Report...... 6 COLT...... 7 National Convention...... 8 National Award Winners...... 10 American Degree Recipients...... 12 Leadership Nights...... 14 Made for Excellence...... 15 Career Development Events...... 16 State Convention...... 18 National Chapter Awards...... 20 Chapter Officer Awards...... 22 State FFA Band...... 24 State FFA Choir...... 25 State Star Farmer...... 26 State Star in Agribusiness...... 27 State Star in Taxonomy...... 28 State Star in Placement...... 29 Honorary State Degrees...... 30 State Degree Recipients...... 31 State Proficiency Awards...... 36 Children’s Hospital...... 43 Church World Service/CROP...... 44 2005-2006 Officer Team...... 45 Ohio FFA Officer Team Report...... 46 FFA Camp...... 48 FFA Alumni...... 50 FFA Foundation...... 52 The FFA

he FFA is a national organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. Local, state, and national activities and award programs provide opportunities to apply knowledge and skills Tacquired in the classroom. The Ohio FFA Association has 23,140 members. FFA Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. FFA Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. 2005-2006 Ohio FFA Board of Trustees: The Ohio FFA Board of Trustees serves as the policy-making body for the Ohio FFA Association. All new programs or major revisions of existing programs and activities are approved by the board of trustees. The board of trustees determines what items of business will be forwarded to the convention for delegate action and all actions taken by the delegates at the state FFA convention shall be summarized and placed on the agenda of the next board meeting for ratification.

Dr. Isaac Kershaw, Chair; Assistant Director, Agricultural Education Service Dr. Steve Gratz, State FFA Executive Secretary, Agricultural Education Service Julie Watson, State FFA President Jesse Branner, State FFA Vice President Meredith Logsdon, State FFA Secretary Elizabeth Custer, State FFA Treasurer Christine Noyes, State FFA Reporter Nathan Arnold, State FFA Sentinel Dr. Robert Birkenholz, OSU Department of Agricultural Education Dave Mayer, Supervisor Representative Jeff Korb, Teacher Representative Kevin Kremer, Teacher Representative Tom Oglesby, Teacher Representative

4 Living to Serve

iving to serve: three short words that pack immense clout. The final line of the FFA motto is perhaps the most important, and over the past year, our members have exemplified L its meaning. Whether performing community service, helping out in their schools, or educating the public on the importance of agriculture, the Ohio FFA has experienced a successful year of serving others.

Among other achievements, in 2005-2006, the Ohio FFA Association: • Reached a statewide membership of 23,140, placing us fifth in the nation. • Boasted 258 American FFA Degree recipients. • Praised Brandon Hawkins, of the Liberty Union FFA Chapter, for receiving a national proficiency award. • Congratulated local chapters on their selfless efforts to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. • Donated $13,904.50 to Children’s Hospital. • Honored 568 members with the State FFA Degree. • Enjoyed record-breaking attendance at the State Convention.

At the root of these honors was the innate desire to make local communities and chapters stronger. Cumulatively, these chapters’ actions have contributed to our organization’s strength. In fact, chapters have transformed a meager group of 33 farm boys into a strong alliance of over 465,000 across the nation in the past 78 years. We continue to attract new demographics by aligning with the times and focusing on classic concepts, such as service.

Of course none of this would be possible without our agricultural education instructors. Because of teachers, today’s students are learning what is required to be successful in tomorrow’s global economy. Through hands-on learning, students develop a passion for agriculture and more importantly leadership skills that will carry all of us far into the future. Educators are setting a solid example for their students to follow, with experiential learning and service intricately weaved into their teaching.

In short, the agricultural education and FFA program in Ohio is thriving. Members are exemplifying the theme of “Living to Serve,” and advisors, parents, and supporters are encouraging them in that quest. This year was a testament to your work, and we know that the next will be even better. Congratulations again on an impressive year.

Submitted By: Dr. Isaac Kerhaw, State FFA Advisor and Dr. Steve Gratz, State Executive Secretary.

5 Membership Report

oday, there are 490,017 FFA members, aged 12-21 in 7,210 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. During the 2005-2006 academic year, the Ohio FFA TAssociation had 23,140 members in 315 chapters.

Here are some statistics about membership nationwide: • 38% of FFA members are female; women hold more than 50% of state leadership positions. • 77% of our membership is Caucasian; 17% is Hispanic and 4% is African-American • 89% of FFA members are in grades 9-12; 6% are in grades 7-8; 5% are high school graduates. • 27% of FFA members live in rural, farm areas; the remainder live in rural non-farm (39%), urban and suburban areas (34%). • FFA chapters are in 11 of the 20 largest cities, including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. • The top five membership states are California, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Ohio.

6 Chapter Officer Leadership Training Sponsored By: Mathile Foundation

en districts visited in two weeks. The 2004-2005 Ohio FFA Officer Team blanketed the state when presenting the spring COLT conferences. These conferences were aimed at preparing newly elected chapter officers for their upcoming year. Two workshops and a Tmeal later, officers learned how to be a team player and servant leader.

Whereas the spring COLT came to each district, the fall COLT was a statewide event held at the Columbus Convention Center. Nationally renowned writer, radio broadcaster, and motivational speaker Andrew McCrea worked with the 2005-2006 Ohio FFA officers to produce a quality program. Many remembered him as a keynote speaker from the 77th Ohio FFA Convention, where he spoke about stepping outside comfort zones to do the impossible.

McCrea echoed his message from the state convention when again he urged the chapter

officers and leaders to step outside their comfort zones. The state officers reinforced this point in their workshop when they stressed time management and values.

When the day was complete, students not only had fun and met new people, but also they took home valuable advice for the year ahead. Together, the spring and fall COLT conferences were quality programs in a fun environment for chapter officers and leaders to learn fundamental skills. Perhaps more importantly than that, these conferences provided a way for students to meet with leaders from other schools in order to share ideas for activities, fundraisers, and other events. Whatever the reason for attending, one thing was certain: students had a great time while learning, meeting new people, and exchanging ideas. Submitted By: Julie Watson 2005-2006 Ohio FFA President

7 2005 National Convention Report

ur officer team geared up for an exciting week at the 78th National FFA Convention, the largest youth gathering in the country. Held in Louisville, Kentucky, for the final year, over 50,000 members from all 50 states and Puerto Rico joined in on the action. We Owere excited and humbled to be part of the festivities.

State officers and delegates, a total of 475 in all, helped decide the future of the FFA by serving on delegate committees. We discussed nine issues ranging from official dress and the national charter to a biogenetics Career Development Event and increasing money requirements for the American Degree. While the process for

change is lengthy, our work at the convention will impact the National FFA Organization down the road, and we will look forward to seeing how our actions influence our organization.

After delegate business, the convention sessions kicked off with speakers, awards, and National Officers’ retiring addresses. Australian native Amanda Gore lit up Freedom Hall

8 with her message to be positive, build a bridge to get over problems, and let people know they are special. When “Chalk Man” Sam Glenn took the stage, the audience laughed at his stories and took note of his inspirational message. These speakers got the audience to their feet with lasting messages.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the adoption of E.M. Tiffany’s creed, five people presented the creed, beginning and ending in English. The middle three paragraphs, however, were in Spanish, Native American, and Native Hawaiian to represent the diversity in our organization.

Also at the sessions, Ohioans cheered on our national award winners, and congratulated them on years of success. We watched as members and adults alike graced the stage and were recognized for their efforts.

And of course, who could forget the Buckeye Bash? 1,200 members, advisors, and guests danced away and showed Convention attendees what Buckeye spirit is all about.

After a week full of energy and motivation, the convention closed with the election of the 2005-2006 National FFA Officer Team. With the convention behind us, our team became reinvigorated and ready to tackle our association’s business at full speed.

Submitted By: Julie Watson 2005-2006 Ohio FFA President

9 2005 National Proficiency Winners

n 2005, Ohio had another proud representation at National Convention. Seven members competed in the National Proficiency Award program. Winners in their respective areas receive $500 and an opportunity to attend an all-expense paid international travel seminar. ICongratulations to all who competed!

National Proficiency Award Program

John Grauer, Crestview FFA Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Curtis Grimm, Cardington Lincoln FFA Grain Production - Entrepreneurship National Winner! Brandon Joseph Hawkins, Liberty Union FFA Turf Grass Management - Placement

Jeremy Hupman, Greenville FFA Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship Kodie Weaver, Upper Sandusky FFA Forage Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement Aaron Louis Wulber, Versailles FFA Vegetable Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement Logan Wyse, Archbold FFA Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems

10 Other National Convention Results

National Career Development Events Results Talawanda FFA Eastwood FFA 1st Place Food Science Team General Livestock Brittany Boggs- 2nd Place Individual Hyatt Frobose- 2nd Place Individual Christine Pellegrini- 4th Place Individual Buckeye Trail FFA North Union FFA Prepared Public Speaking 3rd Place Dairy Products Team Shaylyn Bennett- 5th Place Individual

Ashland FFA Libery Benton FFA 4th Place Agronomy Team Job Interview Christine Noyes- 5th Place Individual

Agriscience Student Recognition Program – National Finalist Laura Bruner, Pettisville FFA Honorary Degrees Dr. Dwight Armstrong Mr. Fred Dailey Mr. Jack Fisher Mr. John Lawyer Dr. Isaac Kershaw Rep. Steve Reinhard Mr. Michael Wagner Mr. Wayne Weber Mr. Dan Zimmerman VIP Award Mr. John Miley

11 2005 American FFA Degrees Rodney Adams, Hardin-Northern Cole DeLong, Ben Logan Eric Hendricks, Cardington-Lincoln Seth Andrew Ando, Lancaster Ashley Dilworth, Delphos Kelly Herbolt, Western Brown Jacob T. Angle, Elida Angela Dinneen, Madison Plains Ryan Hesterman, Archbold Shireen Bagheri, Miami Trace Jeremy Allen Draper, Shelby Aaron Andrew Higgins, Centerburg Michael Allen Baker, Miami Valley Rose Dudgeon, East Knox Elisha Ann Higgins, Arlington Margee Ballah, Madison Plains Jason A. Duff, Miami Trace Ted Hivnor, Morgan Justin Barhorst, Fort Loramie Jessica Eilenfeld, Lucas Melissa Hockensmith, Marysville Richard Baughman, Ben Logan Craig Ellerbrock, Leipsic Megan Holbrook, Lynchburg-Clay Brendan Bayliss, Ben Logan Kyle Ellis, Warren Greg Holthaus, Fort Loramie Erica Lane Beathard, London Lori Lynn Epley, Liberty Union Shawn Howell, Shelby Whitney Marie Beck, Pettisville Bryan Etzler, Lincolnview Danielle Marie Hulit, Crestview Frank Bever, Sheridan Scot Fauber, East Clinton Daniel Hutson, Fairbanks Jennifer Bickel, Spencerville Zach Faust, Cardington-Lincoln Joe Iams, Fairfield Union Paul R. Bicker, Hillsdale Luke Fike, Leipsic Bradley Michael Jackson, Indian Lake Brandon Bingham, Ben Logan Amy Fleming, United Carla Jagger, Mt. Gilead Amanda Marie Bisesi, Hillsdale Katie Flickinger, Hillsdale Angela Jenkins, Madison Plains Nicole E. Bisher, Otsego Jake Foltz, Fairfield Union Ashley Jordan, Fairbanks Tony Bonifas, Delphos Alec Fourman, Miami East Jason D. Julian, Johnstown- Monroe Todd Bricker, United William Foxworthy, Wilmington Matt Kaverman, Delphos Joseph B. Briggs, Madison Plains Becky Marie Fravel, Centerburg Brandon Kelch, Eastern Brown Scott Alan Brill, Twin Valley South Anthony J. Freed, Arlington Jessica Marie Kelly, Miami Trace Justin Brosey, Talawanda Andrea E. Freshwater, Arlington Trisha Marie Kick, West Holmes Katie Buchert, Miami East Mary Beth Fulk, Crestview Andrew Kimmet, Sentinel Danielle Burns, Arlington Amanda Gamble, Parkway Tiffany Kirby, Upper Sandusky Erin Burns, Fairbanks Craig Gandert, River Valley Stephanie Klosterman, Wapakoneta Kevin Bushman, Eastwood Jason Geise, Fort Loramie Kurt Kremer, Fort Recovery Matthew Cain, Anna Brittany Gibson, Western Brown Ryan Krieg, Firelands Brian Caldwell, Gallipolis Jodie Ann Gilcher, Buckeye Trail Andrew Jon Kuck, New Bremen Katelynn Carr, Northmor Brandon Good, Bellevue Timothy Lamb, West Liberty-Salem Jay C. Carter, Elmwood Joy N. Goodwin, Mt. Gilead Kar-Lyn Lambert, Canal Winchester Steven Casey, Elmwood Jeremy Douglas Goyings, Paulding Illyssa Marie Leisure, East Clinton Rachel Catanzaro, Greenon John D. Grauer, Crestview J. Gregory Lifer, Clear Fork Valley Jared Chester, Miami Trace Tricia Green, Elmwood Craig M. Link, Fort Recovery J.D. Christy, Mowrystown Curtis Grimm, Cardington-Lincoln Meredith Logsdon, Upper Sandusky Haley Clark, Talawanda Adam Grooms, Christin Lohstroh, Madison Plains Dan Clinker, Fairview Ohio Valley Vocational Hilary Long, Hillsboro Ryan Congrove, Zane Trace Brad Guckian, Preble Shawnee Chad Luersman, Delphos Eric M. Conkey, Lancaster Caroline Hall, Western Brown Ali Marie Luttrell, Graham Keith Tillman Conn, London Kara Hamilton, Northwestern Melissa Maltsbarger, Upper Sandusky Nathan William Copsey, Tinora Alan Hanna, Van Buren Adam Marshall, Madison Plains Jeremy William Corkle, Wauseon Kayla Marie Hansel, Utica Robert H. Massie, Gallipolis James Nicholas Craft, Gallipolis Jayme Harris, Ripley Melissa A. Massy, Northwestern Sarah Criswell, Elgin Brandon Haselman, Leipsic Andrea Lorrayne Maurer, Greenon Jill K. Dagger, Urbana Eric D. Haudenschield, Kenton Josh McCormick, Liberty Union Jessica A. Daniels, River Valley Brandon Hawkins, Liberty Union Jaymeson McCoy, West Holmes Erin Dapra, Teays Valley Molly Hawkins, Greene Co. CC Jeremiah McDonald, River View Ryan Daulton, Georgetown Dennis Hays, Eaton Daniel McFerren, Clear Fork Valley Brian Deaton, National Trail Miranda Heald, Utica Tom L. McGrain, Elmwood

12 Michael McMahan, North Union Robert Randall, Ayersville Phillip Sparks, Madison Plains Ryan McMichael, Spencerville Jill Recker, Eastwood Jace E. Spires, Amanda Clearcreek Amanda Meddles, Fairbanks Nathan Reed, Fairbanks Kevin M. Spreng, West Holmes Jonathan C. Meeker, Western Brown Mike Reimer, Talawanda Tyler Springer, North Union Jeremy Adam Meranda, Georgetown Greg Reinhard, Fort Recovery Jennifer Stafford, Mt. Gilead David Merriman, Spencerville Ashley Reinhart, Mohawk Joshua Luke Steinmetz, Bellevue Andrew Miller, Archbold Leanne Risch, Oak Harbor Jennifer Stenger, Union Local Andrew Lee Miller, South Central Amy Beth Robinson, Fredericktown Jennifer Rae Stevens, Buckeye Trail John Miller, Margaretta Eugene Robinson, Mt. Vernon Benjamin Stoller, Norwayne Jordan Miller, Old Fort Kara Robinson, Northeastern Dustin Stoller, Wayne Trace Kyle Paul Miller, Triway Cody Rodabaugh, Hardin-Northern Mark Strickland, Bowling Green Lance Miller, Talawanda Michael Rodefer, National Trail Julie Sullivan, Madison Plains Nicholas R. Miller, Miami Trace Joel Ruffer, Archbold Bridgette Ann Terrell, East Clinton Tyler Francis Miller, Liberty Union Tyler William Rupp, Norwayne Mark Ryan Thomas, Anthony Wayne Craig Minges, Ross Doug Russell, Eastwood T. J. Thorpe, Centerburg Hannah Monroe, North Union Rusty Sarver, Eastwood Curtis Tobe, Miller City Jessica L. Murray, Hillsdale Brian Schlatter, Paulding Trista Tredway, Morgan Joshua Michael Myers, Margaretta Theresa Schoultheis, Mowrystown Kelly A. Trimmer, Liberty Union Tyler Myers, Mapleton Dan J. Schroeder, Miller City Peggy Trushel, Carrollton Justin Michael Nau, Caldwell Derek John Schroeder, Leipsic Jimmy Vandre, Fairbanks Beth Norton, Wellington Carrie Schwochow, Fremont-Ross Lindsey VanGundy, River Valley Aaron Oglesbee, Upper Scioto Valley Erik Scott, Georgetown Craig von Stein, Cory-Rawson Seth Oglesby, Hillsboro Nick Seger, Fort Loramie Michael R. Wagner, River Valley Scott Overman, Fort Recovery Andrew Seward, Mt. Vernon Melissa Walker, Hillsboro Rachel Pahl, Bowling Green Joshua Sheets, North Union Chelsie Weemhoff, Clear Fork Valley Joshua Penhorwood, Ben Logan Josh Sherrick, Elida Eric William Weitzel, Fort Recovery Thomas Peterson, Eastwood Tim Shipley, Carrollton Alan Will, Fort Recovery Ryan A. Pfeifer, Clear Fork Valley Travis Shirer, John Glenn David Willmann, Fort Recovery Lisa M. Piwinski, Firelands Ashley Shroll, Wynford Brent Adam Wright, River View Nicholas A. Pontius, Teays Valley Jamie Sidders, Ben Logan Tyler Wright, Mississinawa Valley Grant Porter, Marlington Derek Siesel, Margaretta Brian D. Wuebker, St. Henry Jody Lee Poth, Liberty Union Charlie Slusher, Edgewood Brett Wyse, Wauseon Jessie L. Poulson, Pettisville Luke Smith, Delphos Cassandra Yantis, Canal Winchester Ryan Powell, Liberty-Benton Mark E. Smith, Southeastern Joshua Zehentbauer, United Talyn Powers, North Union Andrew Snape, Talawanda Jamie Zimmer, Blanchester Katie Prince, Fairlawn Cody Snider, Miami East Adam Zimmerman, Graham Justin Pritchard, Fayetteville Jaci Snyder, Norwayne Jason Zimmerman, Upper Sandusky Jeff Quilliam, Liberty Union Jordan Snyder, Ridgemont Benjamin Zucker, River Valley

13 Leadership Nights

FA Members across the state were encouraged to “Celebrate What’s Right With The World” through the 2005-2006 Leadership Nights. With over twenty taking place all across the Buckeye State, Leadership Nights were a chance for FFA members to meet one Fanother in an informal setting while enjoying a quality program. With refreshments, activities, and occasionally a ‘lock-in’ to follow, these activities were an opportunity for students to gain invaluable skills for leading their home chapters.

This year’s program prepared students to deal with change. “Instead of fearing change,” State Treasurer Elizabeth Custer explained, “we strove to equip members with the mindset to embrace it. By setting the framework for adaptation, hopefully we allowed Leadership Night participants the opportunity to begin looking at change as a positive addition to everyday life.”

The Leadership Nights were not simply discussions, however. They were jam-packed with hands-on activities and fun challenges. By working with FFA members in a laid-back atmosphere, we were more able to help them relate the lessons to their everyday lives. Submitted By: Julie Watson 2005-2006 Ohio FFA President

14 Made for Excellence Sponsored By: Wendy’s International, Inc.

undreds of FFA members “Stepped Right Up” this year at the Ohio FFA Made for Excellence Conferences held at the Marriott in Columbus, Delphos High School, Union Local High School, and Miami Valley Career and Technology Center. The theme of the Hconference focused on combining talents, skills, and willpower to reach success.

Members participated in self-improvement workshops to identify their talents and skills. They then investigated what motivates them. By combining their choices in those areas, they learned that they could reach success. Other workshop topics focused on teamwork, trust, values, communication, goals, and teen issues. Members also discovered that positive communication and a SMART goal setting strategies are necessary for team success. One of the concluding sessions of the conference focused on teen issues and ways in which students can overcome peer pressure and be a positive influence for others.

During the conference students were given the opportunity to meet other FFA members from across the state, and each conference offered time for recreation and fun.

Made for Excellence is a two-day personal development conference designed primarily for freshman and sophomores. It focuses on personal growth by providing students with interactive opportunities. Members identify skills needed and desired for success. These activities provide participants with tools of motivation that are relevant to their everyday lives. Through fun and experiential learning students discover careers available in agriculture and the growth opportunities available within FFA. At the close of the conference and beyond, participants will be making more purposeful, meaningful choices that will lead them to excellence. Submitted By: Elizabeth Custer 2005-2006 Ohio FFA Treasurer

15 Career Development Events

or students who ask their teachers “When will I ever use this in the real world?” Career Development Events (CDEs) are the answer. FFA has worked to create CDEs that demonstrate the meaningful connections between classroom instruction and real-life Fscenarios. CDEs build on what is learned in agricultural classes and the FFA. The events are designed to help prepare students for careers in agriculture. Classroom instruction truly comes alive as students demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting.

Congratulations to all members who participated in a CDE in the 2005-2006 school year; your efforts will continue to reap benefits in the future. Here is a listing of all CDEs, along with the winning team and top-scoring individual. For a complete listing or for more information on Ohio’s Career Development Events, visit www.ohioffa.org or contact:

Jim Ogden Career Development Coordinator 6734 Shannon Road Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-927-5483 [email protected]

16 Contest Top Team Top Individual Individual’s School Ag Communications Versailles Victoria Hays Greenon Ag Engineering Wynford Brett Sheets Parkway Ag Mechanic Skills Miami Valley CTC Brenton Brubaker Miami Valley CTC Ag Sales Marysville Jed Bookman Hillsdale Agronomy Miami Trace Matt Custer Miami Trace Animal Health Akron Ellet Brian Hendricks Akron Ellet Animal Management Toledo Natural Science Troy Dailey Canal Winchester Aquarium Management Miami Valley CTC Hannah Rousculp Northeastern Cooperative Education Ashland Stephanie Litten Ashland Dairy Cattle Northwestern Jason Miley Northwestern Dairy Handlers Sam McKay Miami Trace Dairy Products Lucas Zack Kinnard Lucas Dog Grooming I Medina County JVS Stephanie Avellino Akron Ellet Dog Grooming II Medina County JVS Amanda Trent Live Oaks CDC Dog Obedience Medina County JVS Karri Pekar Medina County JVS Equine Management Butler Tech Annie Lord Big Walnut Farm Business Management Crestview Convoy Evan Wels Crestview Convoy Floriculture Oregon-Clay Sondra Martin Pioneeer CTC Food Science Technology Edgewood-Butler Tech Ashley Abrams Edgewood-Butler Tech Forestry Southeastern Ross Steven Baxter Southeastern Ross General Livestock Ashland Alissa Malott Margaretta Grain Merchandising Margaretta Elliot Ward A.B. Graham Greenhand Quiz Delphos Leah Burch Talawanda-Butler Tech Job Interview Division 1 Elizabeth Heitkamp Versailles Division 2 Hannah Crossen Hillsdale Division 3 Jana Miller-Welch Federal Hocking Meat Science Sheridan Stacie Martindill Fairfield Union Nature Interpretation Vinton County Heath Tennant Vinton County Nursery and Landscaping Hillsdale John Sayers Hillsdale Parliamentary Procedure Hillsdale Poultry Margaretta Melissa Reinhart Mohawk Public Speaking Creed Alex Bowling Hardin Houston Beginning Prepared Krysten Bachman Bloom Carroll Extemporaneous Hannah Crossen Hillsdale Prepared Callie Crum Cardington Rural Soils New London Kenny Thomas Miami Valley CTC Skills Classic Northeast Trumbull County CC Josh Barker Ohio Hi-Point Skills Classic Southeast Federal Hocking Brandon Forrider Federal Hocking Skills Classic Southwest Miami Valley CTC Jennifer Maiden Miami Valley CTC Small Gas Engines Teays Valley Tom Zeisler Logan Tractor Troubleshooting Eastern Brown Urban Soils Mowrystown Chaz Russell Gallia Academy Wildlife Management Oregon-Clay Meredith Gilbert Oregon-Clay

17 2006 State Convention

ecord-breaking crowds gathered May 4-6 at the Ohio Expo Center for the 78th Ohio FFA Convention. This year’s celebration again highlighted the success of members and Rchapters across the state. Throughout the weekend, attendees were entertained and inspired with enthusiastic speakers like Scott Friedman, Dr. Al Snyder, Ryan Peterson, and Julie Watson. Friedman, who had the audience roaring with laughter, helped members and guests understand the importance of humor in everyday life. His message was well received by people of all ages, as was that of Dr. Al Snyder. Snyder, a hypnotist, brought members, teachers, and state officers on stage to “perform” for the audience. National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Ryan Peterson spoke on the importance of agricultural education, while Julie Watson 2005-2006 Ohio FFA President, presented her retiring address during the last session. She compared herself to Martha Stewart and shared valuable lessons from the domestic diva’s perspective.

Keynote addresses were just one minor aspect of the Convention experience. Of course the main purpose of recognizing achievement still rang true. Suspense was in the air during the second general session Friday, as the top chapters in Ohio were named. The National Chapter application determined the top 10 chapters in each area of the Program of Activities: student, chapter, and community development. As the results were revealed, cheers of congratulations filled the convention hall. After awarding the winners in each division, the overall top 10 chapters were announced. The Delphos FFA Chapter walked away with top honors, as provided by Dr. and Mrs. Earl F. Kantner Endowment Fund, with Miami East, Blanchester, Versailles, and Fairfield rounding out the top five.

Not only were superior chapters recognized, but outstanding members also received proper credit. The top state degree recipients in each program area, with the support of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, were named as Star State Degree winners. Of course, then one of

18 the highlights of State Convention was the conferment of the State FFA Degree. 568 deserving members were recognized for their leadership within the FFA and commitment to sound supervised agricultural experiences. Only 2.4% of the state membership received such accolades this year.

Between sessions, one was sure to catch members and guests enthusiastically browsing the career show or participating in one of many interactive activities. Over 50 businesses, organizations, and chapters filled the wing of the Celeste Center to showcase their products and services. Members took advantage of the opportunity to alleviate some stress as they enjoyed the games and music provided to fill the lull between sessions. Additionally , the top skill in the state took the stage for the annual River Brite Citrus talent show, where FFA members entertained us all.

As Convention came to a close, a new group of officers were elected to lead the Ohio FFA Association. The team took the stage with newly elected president Hannah Crossen leading the charge. 6,200 members and guests were witness to their instillation ceremony and more. In all, the Convention proved to be another shining success, illustrating the quality of agricultural education and FFA in Ohio. Submitted By: Julie Watson 2005-2006 Ohio FFA President

19 National Chapter Awards

ongratulations to Ohio’s top FFA chapters, as determined by the National Chapter Award application. Applications were scored at State Evaluation, with the top ten chapters in each area presenting to a panel of judges at State Convention. All gold medal chapters Chad their applications forwarded on for further evaluation at the national level, with the Canal Winchester chapter placing as a finalist in the community division.

Top Ten Chapters Sponsored By: Dr. and Mrs. Earl F. Kantner Delphos Fayetteville Miami East Bowling Green Blanchester Canal Winchester Versailles National Trail Fairfield Anna

Gold Medal Chapters Sponsored By: Ag Credit Anna Fayetteville Ansonia Greenfield-McClain Archbold Greenville Blanchester Indian Valley Bowling Green Marysville Canal Winchester Miami East Clyde Mississinawa Valley Delphos Mowrystown East Clinton National Trail Edgewood-Butler Tech Otsego Fairfield Smithville Versailles

20 Top Ten Student Top Ten Chapter Top Ten Community Division Division Division Sponsored By: Ohio Sponsored By: Sauder Sponsored By: Ohio Department of Woodworking Department of Agriculture Agriculture

Anna Blanchester Blanchester Blanchester Bowling Green Canal Winchester Bowling Green Canal Winchester Delphos Delphos Clyde Edgewood-Butler Tech Fairfield Delphos Fairfield Fayetteville Fairfield Fayetteville Miami East Miami East Marysville Miami Trace Mississinawa Valley Miami East National Trail National Trail Otsego Versailles Versailles Versailles

21 2006 Chapter Officer Awards hapter officer awards are provided to encourage excellence in chapter leadership. Each chapter may enter its secretary, treasurer, and reporter books for competition. Books are evaluated on the district level and rated gold, silver, or bronze. The following officers Cearned a gold rating on their officer books and were recognized at State FFA Convention.

Gold-Rated Rian Kenney, Liberty Union Gold-Rated Secretaries Mary Schroeder, Liberty-Benton Treasurers Ashley Medford, Lincolnview Sponsored By: Genex Kaitlyn Stevens, Lucas Sponsored By: National Cooperatives Kelly Huston, Madison Plains City Bank Jennifer Nath, Margaretta Crystal Covell, Amanda Clearcreek Andrea Vanbrimmer, Marysville Jessica Caisse, Amanda Clearcreek Kathy Buehler, Anna Jessica Kackley, Meadowbrook Dustin Homan, Anna Vanessa Barga, Ansonia Tyler Church, Miami East Chelsea Castle, Ansonia Danielle Burkholder, Archbold Molly Bateman, Seth Nofziger, Archbold Heather Brooks, Bellevue Mississinawa Valley Brad Watson, Bellevue Erin Bradley, Benjamin Logan Amy Higgins, Monroeville Whitley Johnson, Benjamin Logan Miranda Schmid, Blanchester Andrea Davidson, Mowrystown Courtney Sexton, Big Walnut Courtney Kaiser, Bloom Carroll Brooke Gompf, Mt. Gilead Jeff Hammersmith, Black River Regan Franklin, Brookville Carly Sorrell, National Trail Jerimiah Hollon, Blanchester Laura Karl, Buckeye CC Amber Hart, New London Kelsey Mcsweeney, Bloom Carroll Sarah Nichols, Buckeye Trail Stacy Springer, North Union Andrew Cramer, Bowling Green Katie Hanawalt, Canal Winchester Hailey Smith, Northwestern Clark Carly Toussant, Buckeye CC Lindsey Robinson, Cardington Erica Lang, Northwestern Casey Frame, Buckeye Trail Ashley Willis, Rachel Rupp, Norwayne Jay Francis, Canal Winchester Clermont-Northeastern Alison Coe, Otsego Josh Ebert, Cardington Emma Jinks, Clyde Ashley Gamble, Parkway Katy Borland, Carrollton Melissa Bruns, Coldwater Kelsey Burkholder, Pettisville Amber Allen, Erin Burris, Delphos Katy Imhoff, Preble Shawnee Clermont-Northeastern Stacy Gerber, East Clinton Lindsey Zaebst, Pymatuning Valley Andy Schmidt, Coldwater John Miller, East Knox Amanda Fassler, Ridgedale Krista Blair, Colonel Crawford Crisjin Ross, Eastern Brown Jill Jones, Ridgemont Tim Kaverman, Delphos Kelli Snyder, Eastwood Devon Braniger, Ridgewood Keith Bean, East Clinton Ben Hackney, Amy Wagner, River Valley Nick Hardesty, East Knox Edgewood-Butler Tech Kendra Lowe, River View Nick Germann, Eastern Brown Nic Lauer, Elgin Paul Mercer, Smithville Courtney Moenter, Eastwood Megan Morgart, Elmwood Natalie Witherow, Southern Local Brandon Bunting, Eaton Ashley Hagen, Fairfield Lauren Schwab, Talawanda Heather Baker, Theresa Robbins, Fayetteville Maddie Oltman, Teays Valley Edgewood-Butler Tech Kelly Korinko, Firelands Vickie Boley, Triway Jaden Overholt, Elida Gwen Poeppelman, Fort Loramie Megan Miller, United Adam Wise, Elmwood Beth Lennartz, Fort Recovery Justin Rismiller, Versailles Megan Swaney, Fairbanks Courtney Mcneal, Greenfield Kelly Haehn, Wapakoneta Tiffany Campbell, Fairfield Brett Bowman, Greenville Maggie Hearn, Warren Shannon Walters, Fayetteville Natasha Ruhlen, Hardin-Northern Shannon Hill, Waterford Tracy Dye, Federal Hocking Celsey Raubenolt, Hillsdale Gwen Bruner, Wauseon Justin Faubion, Felicity-Franklin Alicia Moss, Indian Valley Kristen Davies, Waynedale Nathan Barhorst, Fort Loramie Ashley Dotson, Johnstown-Monroe Nikole Hanna, West Holmes Melanie Lennartz, Fort Recovery Jessica Heil, Kenton Sarah Gantz, West Liberty-Salem Zachary Holman, Franklin-Monroe Megan Hembree, Western Reserve Mercedes Fussnecker, Georgetown

22 Katie Keppler, Gibsonburg Alicia Jacquemin, Talawanda Mitchell Ringwald, Lincolnview Deana Faulconer, Greenfield Ben Blankenship, Teays Valley Hilary Kessler, Logan Victoria Hays, Greenon Jason Ferguson, Rosa Christophel, Lynchburg-Clay Darrek Leis, Greenville Tri-Rivers Career Center Janelle Rohr, Mapleton Brad Comstock, Hardin-Northern Kelsey Brickler, Tri-Village Alissa Malott, Margaretta Heidi Mirise, Highland Duane Degroat, Valley View Zach Braithwaite, Marysville Eric Miller, Hiland Kevin Davis, Van Buren Lindsey Sindelir, Miami East Tyler Warnock, Hillsboro Kelly Grieshop, Versailles Sam Climer, Miami Trace Chelsea Mclellan, Hillsdale Danielle Hearn, Warren Stacy Schmitz, Mississinawa Valley Ashley Eckleberry, Indian Valley Casey Eichhorn, Waterford Lorraine Walton, Mohawk Kelsey Brock, John Glenn Andy Wagner, Wauseon Rikki Amburgey, Mowrystown Nick Wise, Johnstown-Monroe Briana Mcconnell, Waynedale Casey Burkholder, New London Amber Goines, Lancaster Katie O’Donnell, West Holmes Caryn Diefenthaler, Oak Harbor Quinton Keeran, Liberty Union Molly King, West Liberty-Salem Megan Thomas, Otsego Lape Cody, Lincolnview Joshua Shumate, West Muskingum Elizabeth Smith, Parkway Ashlee Sallee, Lynchburg-Clay Bryan Combs, Western Reserve Tara Schlatter, Paulding Jonathan Lohstroh, Madison Plains Mallory Earich, Westfall Kirstie Kolmerten, Ridgewood Crystal Roth, Mapleton Rachel Wiley, Zane Trace Joanna Sherman, Sentinel CC Darren Kuns, Margaretta Stephanie Spoerr, South Central Nicholas Leeper, Marysville Daniel Stammen, St. Henry Josh Hershberger, Miami East Gold-Rated Sarah Butterfield, Talawanda Matthew Custer, Miami Trace Reporters Leslie Forsbach, Urbana Emily Heckman, Minster Seth Sattler, Van Buren Allen Schmitz, Mississinawa Valley Sponsored By: Columbus Nicolas Zumberger, Versailles Chad Parmiter, Morgan Dispatch Charities Tisa Offenberger, Waterford Ben Bohrer, Mowrystown Nicole Frey, Wauseon Zach Fissell, Mt. Gilead Brittany Geib, West Holmes Vincent Springer, National Trail Amanda Speelman, Anna Maria Zimmerman, Daniel Brown, New Bremen Casey Knick, Ansonia Western Reserve Kaila Voight, New London Kelly Wasnich, Archbold Katie Boyer, Westfall Curt Bumb, New Riegel Lisa Bantz, Ashland Ashley Park, Zane Trace Emily Davis, North Union Jennifer Peacock, Bellevue Zachary Ayres, Northwestern Clark Joshua Britton, Benjamin Logan David Bowers, Northwestern Annie Lord, Big Walnut Jesse Rose, Norwayne Brittany Brewer, Blanchester Alex Edge, Oak Harbor Amy Wensink, Bowling Green Molly Limes, Otsego Callie Crum, Cardington-Lincoln Felicia Quaintance, Parkway Sabrina Eick, Carrollton Brad King, Pettisville Jill Corthell, Clyde Ashley Rumpke, Preble Shawnee Amber Sudhoff, Coldwater Roxie Rainsburg, Ridgemont Matt Elwer, Delphos Cody Carnes, Ridgewood Jessica Stewart, Felicity-Franklin Justin Hilderbrand, Ripley Lindsay Sudhoff, Fort Recovery Kyle Purvis, River Valley Lyndsey Faulconer, Greenfield Tyler Welsh, Ross-Butler Tech Holly Whitacre, Greenon Steven Peppard, Smithville Casey Wilson, Greenville Frank Gannett, South Central Laura Wellmerling, Josh Eley, Southeastern Hardin-Northern Cameron Brinker, Southern Local Lauren Williams, Hillsboro Tom Kahle, Spencerville Whitney Dropsey, Hillsdale Kevin Nieport, St. Henry Danielle Rall, Kenton

23 State FFA Band Sponsored By: Wendy’s International, Inc. Director: Mr. David Sapp; Assistant: Mr. Rusty Myers

Alto Sax Carla Fowler, River View Donovan Rippstein, Lynchburg-Clay Eddie Hupp, Bellevue Amanda Hoover, Sentinel Shelly Schmachtenberger, Minerva Zach Guiler, Canal Winchester Macy Kimble, Mowrystown Alex Anderson, East Clinton Matt Rose, Paulding Rebecca Burmeister, Gibsonburg Flute Andrew Smeck, Racine Southern Brooke Cox, Mohawk Jessica Frasure, Benjamin Logan Kim Shepler, River View Lindsay Collart, Buckeye Trail Derek Bishop, Wauseon Meagan KcKinney, Canal Winchester Baritone Christine Heishman, Clyde Matt Kaminski, Eastwood January Long, Fairbanks Tenor Sax Zane Fessler, Franklin-Monroe Billie Strunk, Lynchburg-Clay Cody Henning, National Trail Brock Allen, Lynchburg-Clay Carley Sorrell, National Trail C.J. Rinehart, River View Cory Lawson, Ripley Sara Brill, North Union Paul Snyder, Minerva Amanda Haddix, Northeastern Trombone Chelsie Pitt, North Central Olivia Haggard, Paint Valley Amy Hinkle, Benjamin Logan Scott Milner, Wilmington Kala Summers, Pymatuning Valley Lee Grafton, Edison Jessica Titus, Riverside Katrina Swinehart, Fairfield Union Bass Clarinet Deidra Thompson, Charles Zimmer, Greenville Waynesfield Goshen Anna Wright, Clermont Northeastern Randy Wagner, John Glenn Nicole Snodgrass, Wynford Nick Schwenk, Pymatuning Valley Lyndsey Lawlis, Liberty Union Allyssa McMullen , River View Bassoon French Horn Jennifer Buxton, Riverdale Jessica Weiss, Benjamin Logan Daniel Nething, Southeast Emily Rogalinski, Clyde Brooke Beam, East Clinton Mike Duncan, Fairfield Union Rachel Lockhart, East Clinton Trumpet Victoria Miller, Hillsdale Amy Hannum, Anthony Wayne Clarinet Clarissa Lawlis, Liberty Union Michael Yingling, Bellevue Sam Showalter, Buckeye Trail Courtney Dollinger, Northeastern Evelyn Zimmer, Edison Stephanie Taylor, Fairfield Union Allison Conklin, Fairbanks Amy Richter, Gibsonburg Oboe Alyssa Swinehart, Fairfield Union Kaitlin Kirk, John Glenn Jill Druley, National Trail Colin Wion, Greenville Shelbi Boyd, Lynchburg-Clay James Covert, Lynchburg-Clay Kayla Norris, Mowrystown Emily Anderson, McComb Amanda Forsthoefel, National Trail Percussion Emily Kline, McComb Danielle Begley, Preble Shawnee John Weiker, Clyde Anna Gilliland, Mohawk Mattea Stephens, Preble Shawnee Cody Rausch, Fairbanks Blain McCoy, Preble Shawnee Brenda Hanson,Pymatuning Valley Troy Kinkler, Fairfield Union Rebecca Savel, Pymatuning Valley Sarah Sundberg, Pymatuning Valley Kyle Shepler, River View Tyler Schindewolf, Riverside Crystal Van Pelt, Wauseon Tuba Corey Bettenbrock, Eastwood Trenton Elder, Greenfield-McClain Franklin Grimes, Paulding Perry Andre, Wauseon

24 State FFA Choir Sponsored By: Wendy’s International, Inc. Director: Mr. Jon Elsass

Alto Jacob Giebel, Clyde Colby Saunders, Fairfield Union Desiree Baird, Arcadia Nick Rooge, Clyde Kim Bergstedt, Liberty Center Tori Williamson, Bellevue Gregg Homan, Coldwater Colleen Dillon, Lynchburg-Clay Shanna Siegenthaler, Clyde Orion Bengier, Edison Danielle Seifert, McComb Shelley Whitt, Clyde Anthony Meade, Highland Becky Wolford, McComb Jessica Rauh, Coldwater Lucas Coleman, Lakota Carlotta Nichols, Mowrystown Magdalena Orille, East Clinton Jared Canfield, Loudonville Kate Hubschman, Mt. Gilead Anne Kemmerer, Fairfield Union Mitch Rooks, Loudonville Ashley Robinson, North Central Jody Martindill, Fairfield Union Zach Fissell, Mt. Gilead Maria Wheeler, Northridge Hillary Tennison, Fairfield Union Chris Grider, North Central Crystal Spurgeon, Patrick Henry Kalsey Brigner, Highland Austin Shaffer, North Central Jessica Thomasson, Penta CC Alissa Hunter, Lakota Dennis Williams, North Central Kyllie Wright, Ripley Alison Park, Lakota Trent Abbott, Ripley Sara Kraft, Triway Emma Campbell, Liberty Union Katherine LeFever, Triway Megan DeBruin, Liberty Union Soprano Deidra Thompson, Waynesfield-Goshen Rebekah Howdyshell, Liberty Union Julie Boies, Bellevue Donielle Crall, Wynford Kellee Steffen, Liberty Union Amber Bunfill, Buckeye Trail Jennifer Miller, Wynford Kayla Daymut, Meadowbrook Tina Husk, Buckeye Trail Courtney Lasko, Meadowbrook Amanda Steele, Buckeye Trail Heather Thompson, Mowrystown Kayla Parcell, Caldwell Tenor Heather Dudley, Mt. Gilead Amanda Hay, Canal Winchester Nick Price, Clyde Chyenne Thompson, Mt. Gilead Katie Hanawalt, Canal Winchester Eric Williams, Clyde Kara McBride, St. Mary’s Sarah Jewell, Canal Winchester Anthony Hoffman, Lakota Mandi Cooper, Wynford Brittany Reed, Canal Winchester David Lewis, Lakota Sara Knapp, Wynford Amanda Davidson, Clyde Derick Schmitt Nikki Main, Wynford Sarah Garza, Clyde Nick Whittington, Liberty Union Erica Slavey, Wynford Nikki Hemmelgarn, Coldwater Jacob Wilson, Loudonville Kayla Alexander, East Clinton Gerald Henning, National Trail Bass Bryana Baker, East Clinton David Farmer, Ripley Chris Hogue, Bellevue Kellie Snyder, Eastwood Wesley Brown, Ripley Travis Right, Bellevue Rachel Adkins, Fairbanks Ben Newbauer, Tri-Village Dan Caskey, Clyde Morgan Burns, Fairbanks

25 State Star Farmer Sponsored By: Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

ee Stammen, son of Jim and Ann Stammen, is a member of the Fort Recovery FFA Chapter, where his advisors are Michael Gower and Joseph Hawk. Lee’s Supervised agricultural experience includes a 3,000 acre grain farm, 250 head of beef cattle, custom Lsilage chopping, custom square baling and a 45 sow farrow to finish operation. Lee is a recipient of the State FFA Degree, a participant in the tractor troubleshooting and agricultural engineering Career Development Events and has attended National and State Convention. His future plans include raising hogs and working on the family grain farm.

District Star Farmers District 1- Michael Schrock, Pettisville District 2- Christine Egner, Shelby District 3- Ben Scheibe, Wayne County Career Center District 4- Kodie Weaver, Upper Sandusky District 5- Lee Stammen, Fort Recovery District 6- Kerri Turner, Kenton District 10- Nathan Arnold, Warren

26 State Star in Agribusiness Sponsored By: Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

evi Long, son of Bruce and Nancy Long, is a graduate of the Miami East FFA Chapter. His advisor is Marie Carity. He owns and operates Long’s Lawn Care, his own small busi- ness. Through this business he does commercial and residential lawn mowing, general Lhome repair and improvement, and snow removal. Levi had 64 customers in 2005, and had an average of $289 return for each customer. He also earned money to purchase a truck and trailer for his business. Levi is currently attending Edison State Community College. He looks forward to continue developing his lawn care business.

District Stars in Agribusiness District 4- Brock Williamson, Wayne Trace District 5- Levi Long, Miami East District 9- Dakota Shaw, Fayetteville

27 State Star in Taxonomy Sponsored By: Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

errick Elfrink, son of Mike and Jeanne Elfrink, is a member of Tolles Career and Technical Center FFA chapter where Jim Scott serves as his advisor. Derrick’s SAE primarily consists of placements at various landscaping businesses, including Tartan Turf DCare Company, Peabody Landscaping Group, and DME Lawn Care, along with volunteering in the school lab and community. Derrick has accumulated over 1,874 hours and $12,800 since enrolling in the agricultural program. Derrick will attend The Ohio State University: Agricultural Technical Institute where he will major in Landscape Construction.

State Finalists Food Science- Gary Pontones, R.G. Drage Career Center Horticulture- Derrick Elfrink, Tolles Career and Technical Center

28 State Star in Agricultural Placement Sponsored By: Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

yan Rethman is the son of Tom and Linda Rethman and a member of the Versailles FFA Chapter where Dena Wuebker is his advisor. His Supervised Agricultural Experience consists of working at the Stucke Beef and Egg LLC where he earned $34,245. Ryan’s RFFA activities include participating in the general livestock and tractor troubleshooting Career Development Events and attending State Convention.

District Stars in Placement District 1- Juli Lakumsky, Oak Harbor District 2- Jessica Ziegler, Bellevue District 3- Timothy Gresser, Smithville District 4- Thad Sinn, Wayne Trace District 5- Ryan Rethman, Versailles District 6- Corey Ledley, Ridgemont District 8- Steve Moore, Buckeye Trail District 10- Ryan Battrell, Alexander

29 2006 Honorary State Degrees

onorary membership in the FFA is awarded to farmers, school superintendents, principals, members of boards of education, chapter advisors, teachers, staff members H in agricultural education, business people, and others who are helping to advance agricultural education and the FFA, and who have rendered outstanding service to the organization.

Ruby Anderson, Ohio FFA Equine CDE, Animal Coordinator Aaron Arnold, Teacher of Agriculture, Norwayne High School Karen Burkholder, Outstanding Member, Ohio FFA Alumni, Wauseon James Frantz, Math Teacher, Southeastern HS, FFA Volunteer and Supporter

Carol Girton, Superintendent, Monroeville Local Schools David Gress, Retired General Manager for the Fruit Growers Association Dave Hohman, President, Ohio Young Farmers David Latshaw, Professor, OSU-Animal Science Jacqueline McPherson, Ridgewood FFA Volunteer and Supporter Richard Pridemore, Supervisor, Butler Tech, FFA Volunteer and Supporter Mark & Diane Sharrock, FFA Volunteers and Supporters Virgil Strickler, General Manager, Ohio Expo Center

Wayne & Misty Wiggins, Way—Mist Fence and Feed Company, FFA Volunteers and Supporters

30 2006 State Degrees Sponsored By: Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

he State FFA Degree is the highest degree the Ohio FFA Association can bestow upon its membership. In 2006, 568 deserving members received this honor. The golden charm, which Teach state degree recipient receives, is symbolic of growth and development in the FFA member’s chosen occupation. Congratulations to all members who excelled to reach this monumental achievement. Because of your hard work and dedication, we are proud to recognize you.

Blake Pifer, Ada Brandon Brooks, Alexander Travis Brown, Alexander Cory Gillette, Alexander Cody Hart, Alexander Latausha Nicholson, Alexander Shelley Rosser, Alexander Jessica Smith, Alexander Brian Bussert, Amanda Clearcreek Ashley Lamb, Amanda Clearcreek Erin Cain, Anna Emily Gehret, Anna Brandon Greve, Anna Dustin Homan, Anna Hanna Lemle, Anthony Wayne Amanda Beck, Archbold Danielle Burkholder, Archbold Ryan Smith, Archbold Michael Yingling, Bellevue Andrew Wilhelm, Bowling Green John Trowbridge, Archbold Erin Bradley, Benjamin Logan Ashley Hoffmaster, Buckeye Dustin Freed, Arlington Joshua Britton, Benjamin Logan Tim Covert, Buckeye Hills CC Casey Glick, Arlington Jenny Burrey, Benjamin Logan Zachery Pugh, Buckeye Hills CC Ryan Line, Arlington Chelsey Daines, Benjamin Logan Nathan Mccormick, Buckeye Trail Jacob Brown, Ashland Jason Foreman, Benjamin Logan Sam Showalter, Buckeye Trail Samantha Hinkle, Ashland Whitley Johnson, Benjamin Logan Liz Watson, Buckeye Trail Joseph Vaughn, Ashland Tyler Logan, Benjamin Logan Josh Clunk, Buckeye Valley Zach Mutchler, Ayersville Matt Miller, Benjamin Logan Lacey Nau, Caldwell Bethany Skiver, Ayersville Shalie Terrill, Benjamin Logan Derick Snyder, Caldwell Wade Walters, Ayersville Kyle Titus, Benjamin Logan Jordan Bertsch, Canal Winchester Weston Walters, Ayersville Tracy Lewis, Big Walnut Angela Black, Canal Winchester Danny Erf, Bellevue Annie Lord, Big Walnut Caitlin Breiteneicher, Mike Henney, Bellevue Joanne Snider, Big Walnut Canal Winchester Chris Hogue, Bellevue Kyle Strohecker, Big Walnut Samantha Correll, Canal Winchester Michael Jett, Bellevue Jerimiah Hollon, Blanchester Katie Hanawalt, Canal Winchester Beth Magers, Bellevue Cierra Flack, Bloom Carroll Justin Rawn, Canal Winchester Tim Miller, Bellevue Kaleb Kohler, Bloom Carroll Leland Tinklepaugh, Nathan Potts, Bellevue Mitch Gerwin, Bowling Green Canal Winchester Jeffery Sanderson, Bellevue Nick Herringshaw, Bowling Green Callie Crum, Cardington Brad Watson, Bellevue Andy Sattler, Bowling Green Josh Ebert, Cardington

31 State FFA Degree Recipients Continued

Karin Hervet, Cardington Kristie Turner, Delphos Asley Poland, Fairbanks Alex Manson, Cardington Ben Warnecke, Delphos Tiffany Campbell, Fairfield Brian Schrote, Cardington Kayla Alexander, East Clinton Ashley Hagen, Fairfield Eli Smith, Cardington Josh Curtis, East Clinton Sarah Howard, Fairfield Jarrod Geiser, Carey Charles Gaskins, East Clinton Josh Roe, Fairfield Christine Lortz, Carey Stacy Gerber, East Clinton Kip Shoemaker, Fairfield Katie Wentling, Carey Michael Mcfadden, East Clinton Emily Berry, Fairfield Union Shon Compston, Carrollton James Mcintosh, East Clinton Mike Burnworth, Fairfield Union Sabrina Eick, Carrollton Jacob Duvall, East Knox Jonathan Eyman, Fairfield Union Laurl Grubbs, Carrollton Alison Gallagher, East Knox Mandie Fisher, Fairfield Union Meghan Kyle, Centerburg Nick Hardesty, East Knox Jena Friesner, Fairfield Union Jessi Thorpe, Centerburg Sara Campbell, Eastern Brown Gregory Huber, Fairfield Union Raymond Broeske, Clear Fork Valley Emily Hammons, Eastern Brown Jamelle Johnson, Fairfield Union Megan Butterbaugh, Clear Fork ValleyLane Huff, Eastern Brown Stacie Martindill, Fairfield Union Robert Carlin, Clear Fork Valley Ashley Kelch, Eastern Brown Anthony Neel, Fairfield Union Dustin Garber, Clear Fork Valley Terry Schram, Eastern Brown Kyle Schmeltzer, Fairfield Union Anne Kelly, Clear Fork Valley Brett Abke, Eastwood Darren Smith, Fairfield Union Allysen Kindred, Clyde Caitlin Bushman, Eastwood Katrina Swinehart, Fairfield Union Laura Pearce, Clyde Justin Gerwin, Eastwood Brandon Thomas, Fairfield Union Jeffrey Whitt, Clyde Ben Meyer, Eastwood Stefanie Turner, Fairfield Union Michelle Whitt, Clyde Craig Obrock, Eastwood Bethany Bolton, Fairlawn Kaley Willer, Clyde Katie Recker, Eastwood John Gauche, Fayetteville Kevin Geier, Coldwater Don Russell, Eastwood Theresa Robbins, Fayetteville Martin Hemmelgarn, Coldwater Brandon Bunting, Eaton Tony Reitano, Federal Hocking Tony Knapke, Coldwater Cari Fozo, Eaton Mike Fleig, Felicity-Franklin Andy Schmidt, Coldwater Jacob Unger, Eaton Kellie Howerton, Felicity-Franklin Amber Sudhoff, Coldwater Jason Fitzcharles, Edgerton Katie Jarman, Felicity-Franklin Jessica Coulter, Colonel Crawford Matt Herman, Edgerton Robby Kelly, Felicity-Franklin Heather Kocher, Colonel Crawford Mark Nye, Edgerton Jessica Stewart, Felicity-Franklin Dusty Mcadow, Colonel Crawford Callie Wells, Edgewood-Butler Tech Ben Wilson, Felicity-Franklin Nathan Seibert, Colonel Crawford Dan Fitzenrider, Edon-Northwest Megan Ewell, Firelands Phillip Long, Cory-Rawson Josh Mcbeth, Elgin Kelly Korinko, Firelands Travis Patterson, Tom Mckinniss, Elgin Kim Young, Firelands Coshocton County CC Michael Ralph, Elgin Lang Audrianna, Fort Frye Alaine Esbenshade, Crestview Tyler Benschoter, Elmwood Patrick Luthman, Fort Loramie Zach Grauer, Crestview Bill Casey, Elmwood Brandon Marchal, Fort Loramie Darrin Hulit, Crestview Matt Casey, Elmwood Kent Meyer, Fort Loramie Bryce Poling, Crestview Terri Cline, Elmwood Janelle Poeppelman, Fort Loramie Kory Pruner, Crestview Cory Dean, Elmwood Andrew Seger, Fort Loramie Wil Kamps, Cuyahoga Valley CC Amanda Morlock, Elmwood Kyle Brockman, Fort Recovery Erin Burris, Delphos Cory Stewart, Elmwood Beth Fortkamp, Fort Recovery John Dickman, Delphos Megan Strickland, Elmwood David Fortkamp, Fort Recovery Matt Elwer, Delphos Jessica Adams, Fairbanks Jennifer Guggenbiller, Fort Recovery Kyle Hempling, Delphos Morgan Burns, Fairbanks Nick Hemmelgarn, Fort Recovery Kyle Luersman, Delphos Ron Burns, Fairbanks Beth Lennartz, Fort Recovery Jeffery Pohlman, Delphos Brittany Lambert, Fairbanks Jennifer Link, Fort Recovery Justin Rahrig, Delphos Ali Meddles, Fairbanks Matt Lochtefeld, Fort Recovery Brad Trentman, Delphos Greg Phelps, Fairbanks Kyle Nietfeld, Fort Recovery

32 Jim Post, Fort Recovery Nathan Schulze, Hardin-Houston Kenny Traub, Lancaster Kyle Rauh, Fort Recovery Brad Comstock, Hardin-Northern Ashley Conner, Liberty Center Tyler Rauh, Fort Recovery Natasha Ruhlen, Hardin-Northern Tiffany Meadows, Liberty Union Bruce Schoen, Fort Recovery Kathy Thompson, Hardin-Northern Allyssa Miller, Liberty Union Mike Schoenlein, Fort Recovery Jennifer Fair, Harrison Central Brady Miller, Liberty Union Lindsay Sudhoff, Fort Recovery Ashley Hines, Harrison Central Jeremy Shreyer, Liberty Union Adam Sutter, Fort Recovery Randi Hopkins, Highland Leah Conner, Logan Craig Sutter, Fort Recovery Esther Mast, Hiland Kara Hicks, Logan Matt Tobe, Fort Recovery Kristen Abell, Hillsboro Cathleen James, Logan Ryan Will, Fort Recovery Dwight Hamilton, Hillsboro Hilary Kessler, Logan Scott Will, Fort Recovery Stacy Hill, Hillsboro Ashley Meyer, Logan Kathryn Hubble, Gallia Academy Tiffany Hopkins, Hillsboro Clayton Meyer, Logan Courtney Swain, Gallia Academy Rachel Kiser, Hillsboro Dustin Tschudy, Logan Brittany Kaiser, Georgetown Kyle Kisling, Hillsboro Brandon Watkins, Logan Allie Meranda, Georgetown Megan Leach, Hillsboro Jesse Ashby, Loudonville Patrick Schwartz, Georgetown Jessica Taylor, Hillsboro Cody Bowman, Loudonville Anna Damschroder, Gibsonburg Tyler Warnock, Hillsboro Megan Chaney, Lynchburg-Clay Lucas Shammo, Gibsonburg Jedidiah Bookman, Hillsdale Justin Davidson, Lynchburg-Clay Garrett Beam, Greene County CC Greg Heiby, Hillsdale Alysia Smith, Lynchburg-Clay Wade Beam, Greene County CC Thomas Kamenik, Hillsdale Alex Hudson, Madison Plains Tyler Peasley, Greene County CC Carley Raubenolt, Hillsdale Josh Huston, Madison Plains Andy Swisshelm, Greene County CC Celsey Raubenolt, Hillsdale Jonathan Lohstroh, Madison Plains Charlie Dettwiller, Lindsey Raubenolt, Hillsdale Courtney Mckenzie, Madison Plains Greenfield-McClain Levi Trull, Hillsdale Samuel Montrose, Madison Plains Emily Donaldson, Greenon Melissa Whitcomb, Hillsdale Zachary Smith, Madison Plains Roger Wright, Greenon Jessie Rager, Indian Valley Eddie Vallery, Madison Plains Darrek Leis, Greenville Tyler German, John Glenn Andy Ambrose, Mapleton Aaron Overholser, Greenville Nikki Chrysler, Johnstown-Monroe Miranda Braun, Mapleton Kurt Schlechty, Greenville Nicholas Higgins, Johnstown-Monroe J.R. Keener, Mapleton Casey Wilson, Greenville Trenton Watkins, Kenton Chrisy Koberstein, Mapleton Trent Kratzer, Mapleton John Rice, Mapleton Crystal Roth, Mapleton Brianne Spence, Mapleton Molly Steffen, Mapleton Andrew Yetter, Margaretta Zach Braithwaite, Marysville Grant Chrispin, Marysville Nicholas Leeper, Marysville Charity Nichols, Marysville Lyndsey Murphy, Mechanicsburg Abby Nelsh, Mechanicsburg Ashlie Price, Mechanicsburg Kellan Bolton, Miami East Tyler Church, Miami East Jake Coverstone, Miami East Amber Johnson, Miami East Brandon Lavy, Miami East

33 State FFA Degree Recipients Continued

Taler Mumford, Miami East Amanda Wilhelm, Monroeville Ashley Smith, Northmor Kendal Schaefer, Miami East Ben Bohrer, Mowrystown Zachary Ayres, Northwestern Clark Tyler Schindel, Miami East Caleb Bohrer, Mowrystown Molly Fisher, Northwestern Clark Ashley Casto, Miami Trace Victoria Bohrer, Mowrystown Andy Mcconnaughey, Katelyn Chester, Miami Trace Andrea Davidson, Mowrystown Northwestern Clark Sam Climer, Miami Trace Heath Edenfield, Mowrystown Tyler Wells, Northwestern Clark Sam Mckay, Miami Trace Bradley Stevens, Mowrystown Rilee Cherry, Northwestern Austin Melvin, Miami Trace Mark Carey, Mt. Gilead Paul Keener, Northwestern Kyle Stockwell, Miami Trace Brooke Gompf, Mt. Gilead Jesse Rose, Norwayne Jill West, Miami Trace Devin Shaffer, Mt. Gilead Caryn Diefenthaler, Oak Harbor John Vance, Miami Valley CTC Davin Sherman, Mt. Gilead Janene Gahler, Oak Harbor Krista Galliher, Oak Harbor Scott Rider, Oak Harbor Amber Hackworth, Ohio Valley Brandon Kuhn, Ohio Valley Ian Louiso, Ohio Valley Samantha Mcadams, Ohio Valley Amy Morgan, Ohio Valley Dusty Miller, Old Fort Josh Berry, Otsego Angie Green, Otsego Kendra Smith, Parkway Amanda Hahn, Patrick Henry Heather Gottke, Paulding Joseph Rose, Paulding Renae Schlatter, Paulding Adam Schlegel, Paulding Tara Spangler, Paulding Karl Beining, Miller City Aaron Harter, National Trail Holley Kanuth, Penta CC Katie Warniment, Miller City Cristine Homan, New Bremen Justin Beck, Pettisville Shelly Schmachtenberger, Minerva Katy Mcgovern, New Bremen Kelsey Burkholder, Pettisville Paul Snyder, Minerva Staci Boley, New Lexington Paula Cimprich, Preble Shawnee Doug Bensman, Minster Jacob Bowers, New Lexington Bradley Ellington, Preble Shawnee Adam Bruns, Minster Ross Davis, New Lexington Tj Mack, Preble Shawnee Michael Hackmoeller, Minster Wes Wiseman, New Lexington Ashley Rumpke, Preble Shawnee Chad Riethman, Minster Mitchell Wyer, New Lexington Carrie Woodard, Pymatuning Valley John Steinemann, Minster Thomas Cramer, New London Lindsey Zaebst, Pymatuning Valley Molly Bateman, Mississinawa Valley Brian Riley, New London Gary Pontones, R.G. Drage JVS Beth Brooks, Mississinawa Valley Matthew Kiesel, New Riegel Jay Cowell, Ridgedale Jennifer Gehron, Mississinawa Valley Luke Brill, North Union Adam Wixtead, Ridgedale Allen Schmitz, Mississinawa Valley Adam Conrad, North Union Jessica Friermood, Ridgemont Stacy Schmitz, Mississinawa Valley Nikki Erwin, North Union Ashley Gossard, Ridgemont Heather Stump, Mississinawa Valley Jennifer Mc Namee, North Union Corey Ledley, Ridgemont Katherine Daniel, Mohawk Tyler Patton, North Union Cor Quant, Ridgemont Emily Kuenzli, Mohawk Jessica Lampe, Northeastern Cody Carnes, Ridgewood Clint Lease, Mohawk Jessie Beck, Northmor Shea Emslie, Ridgewood Jessica Schafer, Monroeville Spencer Carr, Northmor Brandon Gosser, Ridgewood Joseph Scheid, Monroeville Paige Morrison, Northmor Josie Grace, Ridgewood

34 Jesse Hoobler, Ridgewood Katie Frey, Stryker Justin Rismiller, Versailles Lindsay Mccullough, Ridgewood Rebecca Capper, Symmes Valley Brian Schwieterman, Versailles Ryan Medley, Ridgewood Timmy Humphrey, Symmes Valley Jamie Stucke, Versailles Zach Myers, Ridgewood Aaron Beckman, Talawanda Josh Brown, Wapakoneta Tyler Zimmerman, Ridgewood Sarah Butterfield, Talawanda Adam Greve, Wapakoneta Bernadette Bahnsen, Ripley Calen Osborne, Talawanda Kelly Haehn, Wapakoneta Tim Bender, River Valley Lauren Schwab, Talawanda Clayton Kantner, Wapakoneta Austin Duprey, River Valley Will Vaughn, Talawanda Courtney Whetstone, Wapakoneta Jacob Mantey, River Valley Mark Weber, Talawanda Casey Eichhorn, Waterford Marc Mantey, River Valley Ben Balthaser, Teays Valley Shannon Hill, Waterford Josh Zucker, River Valley Jd Woodruff, Teays Valley Bradley Lang, Waterford Katie Croft, River View Kendra Zwayer, Teays Valley Jonah Neill, Waterford Josh Hamric, River View Katie Maassel, Tinora Tyler Borck, Wauseon Ben Young, River View Derrick Elfrink, Tolles CTC Gwen Bruner, Wauseon Joe Greene, Riverside Kayla Jones, Tri-Valley Katy Corkle, Wauseon Mary Jo Schappacher, Ross Rachel Berry, Triad Kattie Miller, Wauseon Chris Goshe, Seneca East Lauren Donohoe, Triad Bradley Myers, Wauseon Tony Ruffing, Seneca East Wesley Funderburgh, Triad Lester Orndorf, Wauseon Jeff Fox, Sentinel CC Beau Graham, Triad Tiffany Schroeder, Wauseon Christina Egner, Shelby Megan Leiter, Triad Andy Wagner, Wauseon Kayla Mckee, Shenandoah Jenni Smith, Triad Jeff Snyder, Wayne County CC Jeff Cannon, Sheridan Adam Fair, Triway Jermy Wellert, Wayne County CC Mike Koblentz, Sheridan Elizabeth Sidle, Triway Lucas Gordon, Wayne Trace Megan Severance, Sheridan Danica Pavlic, Trumbull CTC Kim Wenninger, Wayne Trace Michael Sweeney, Sheridan Eric White, Union Local Chris Wilcox, Wayne Trace Timothy Gresser, Smithville Chad Cowden, United Jessup Ball, Waynesfield-Goshen Jarrod Miller, Smithville Chad Raber, United Keaton Lorentz, West Holmes Benjamin Van Zile, Smithville Jessica Lucas, Upper Sandusky Alexander Yoder, West Holmes Victoria Bacon, South Central Devin Dye, Upper Scioto Valley Landon King, West Liberty-Salem Arielle Hord, South Central Jesse Burns, Upper Valley JVS David Miller, West Liberty-Salem Dan Nething, Southeast Amy Randall, Urbana Richard Bolden, Western Reserve Tim Wyszynski, Southeast Peter Fovargue, Utica Matt Fritz, Western Reserve Tony Channell, Southeastern Megan Lash, Valley View Brad Hahn, Western Reserve Joshua Brown, Southern Local Dan Gordon, Vantage CC Justin Albright, Willard John Belt, Spencerville Craig Bergman, Versailles Annette Benich, Willard Ashley Kill, Spencerville Carl Bohman, Versailles Sabrina Featheringill, Willard Grant Mcmichael, Spencerville Benjamin Eilerman, Versailles Emily Heywood, Wilmington Nick Wolford, Spencerville Maria Goubeaux, Versailles Kirk Massey, Wilmington Jeffrey Hart, St. Henry Kelly Grieshop, Versailles Rachel Myers, Wilmington Gelhaus Joshua, St. Henry Luke Kremer, Versailles Josh Pinkerton, Wilmington Andrew Lefeld, St. Henry Ryan Langenkamp, Versailles Clay Cooper, Wynford Kevin Nieport, St. Henry Joanna Puthoff, Versailles Nick Frombaugh, Wynford Douglas Wuebker, St. Henry Ryan Rethman, Versailles Abby Snyder, Zane Trace

35 2006 State Proficiency Winners

Accounting Agricultural Mechanics Sponsored By: Oles and Associates, LLC Repair and Maintenance- Placement ANDY WAGNER Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation Wauseon TRAVIS REGULA • • • Ridgewood Agricultural Communications • • • Sponsored By: Ohio’s Country Journal Agricultural Processing Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation ERIC COOK Greenville KURT ELLIS National Finalist Ridgewood National Winner • • • Agricultural Mechanics • • • Design and Fabrication Agricultural Sales- Sponsored By: Kubota Tractor Corporation- Entrepreneurship Northern Division Sponsored By: OHIGRO, Inc.

BEN PULLEY CORY GILLETTE Ridgewood Alexander • • • • • • Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Sales- Repair and Maintenance- Placement Entrepreneurship Sponsored By: Ohio AgriBusiness Sponsored By: OMEDA Association

SHAWN BLACKBURN DALE MAYER Fayetteville Miami Trace

36 Agricultural Services Beef Production- Placement Sponsored By: Riley Tractor Parts Inc. Sponsored By: Ohio Cattlewomen’s Foundation LEVI LONG Miami East High School RYAN RETHMAN Versailles • • • Agri-Entrepreneurship • • • Sponsored By: Cathy Nofziger, Independent Dairy Production- Contractor, Home Interiors and Gifts and Entrepreneurship agincubator.org foundation Sponsored By: COBA Select Sires JACOB HARSTEL CURTIS BICKEL Southeastern East Clinton • • • • • • Agriscience Student of the Dairy Production- Placement Year Sponsored By: Diary Farmers of America Sponsored By: Haviland Plastic Products and Dairy Association Mid-East

ABBY SNYDER EMILY KLEIN Zane Trace New Bremen • • • • • • Beef Production- Diversified Agricultural Entrepreneurship Production Sponsored By: Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Sponsored By: Ohio Seed Improvement Association and Ohio National Farmers CHRISTINA EGNER Organization Shelby MICHAEL SCHROCK Pettisville

37 State Proficiency Winners Continued Diversified Crop Production- Diversified Livestock Entrepreneurship Production- Placement Sponsored By: Ohio Association of Sponsored By: Ohio Soybean Council Independent Crop Consultants CRAIG BERGMAN KODIE WEAVER Versailles Upper Sandusky National Finalist • • • Emerging Agricultural • • • Technology Diversified Crop Production- Sponsored By: Royster-Clark, Inc. Placement Sponsored By: Central Ohio Farmers Co-op BERNADETTE BAHNSEN Ripley KYLE CROFT River View • • • Environmental Science and • • • Natural Resources Diversified Horticulture- Management Placement Sponsored By: Advanced Drainage Systems Sponsored By: Haviland Plastic Products and Florida Fruit Association JOHN VANCE Miami Valley CTC DERRICK ELFRINK National Finalist Tolles Career & Technical Center • • • • • • Diversified Livestock Equine Science- Production- Entrepreneurship Sponsored By: Ohio Quarter Horse Entrepreneurship Association Sponsored By: Ohio Corn Marketing KRISTINE CONNER CODY HERMAN Bowling Green Delphos

38 Equine Science- Placement Forest Management and Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation Products Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation ASHLEY KNIPP Woodmore MICAH BRENTLINGER • • • Delphos Fiber and/or Oil Crop • • • Production Fruit Production Sponsored By: Ohio Soybean Council Sponsored By: Fruit Growers Marketing Association DAVID CARR Miami Trace BROCK WILLIAMSON National Winner Wayne Trace • • • • • • Floriculture Grain Production- Sponsored By: BFG Supply Company Entrepreneurship Sponsored By: Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna- KATY CORKLE tional Wauseon AMANDA HILL • • • Miami East Food Science and Technology Sponsored By: Hirzel Canning Company • • • Grain Production- Placement LAURA BRUNER Sponsored By: Sunrise Cooperative Pettisville National Finalist CHRISTIAN HOFFMAN • • • Amanda Clearcreek Forage Production Sponsored By: Alfagreen Supreme

ASHLEY GOMPF Mt. Gilead

39 State Proficiency Winners Continued Home and/or Community Sheep Production Development Sponsored By: Ohio Sheep and Wool Program and Fulton County Junior Fair Sponsored By: Southard Supply Company Livestock Sale Committee NATHAN ARNOLD JUSTIN NEWTON Warren East Clinton National Finalist • • • • • • Small Animal Production Landscape Management Sponsored By: Haviland Plastic Products and Care- Entrepreneurship Sponsored By: Loveland Pet Products BRAD HEINLEN Wynford DEVON BRANIGER • • • Ridgewood Nursery Operations • • • Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation Small Animal Production and Care- Placement JACQUIE KELLER Liberty Union Sponsored By: Haviland Plastic Products ERIN HINES • • • Fairfield Union Outdoor Recreation Sponsored By: Gander Mountain • • • Specialty Animal Production ANTHONY JORGENSEN Benjamin Logan Sponsored By: Haviland Plastic Products TIM BENSMAN • • • Minster Poultry Production Sponsored By: Ohio Poultry Association

KYLE FORTKAMP Fort Recovery

40 Specialty Crop Production Turf Grass Management- Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation Placement Sponsored By: George Ackerman Company KATIE MILLER Wauseon ADAM HAMILTON • • • Eastern Brown Swine Production- • • • Entrepreneurship Vegetable Production Sponsored By: Ohio Pork Producers Council Sponsored By: Rupp Seeds

LEE STAMMEN JOSIAH STOLLER Fort Recovery Wayne Trace • • • • • • Swine Production- Wildlife Management- Placement Entrepreneurship Sponsored By: The Cooper Family Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation Foundation ZACH SIMMONS SHANE POULSON Eastern Brown Pettisville • • • • • • Turf Grass Management- Wildlife Management- Placement Entrepreneurship Sponsored By: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored By: Scott’s Lawn Service

NICHOLAUS NESSLEY AMY BAUMAN Margaretta Lancaster

41 Congratulations to All Proficiency Winners!

42 Children’s Hospital

MACK! This sound could be heard at the waterfront of FFA Camp Muskingum as the winning camp chapter plastered a pie in the face of many FFA advisors, state officers, and camp staff on the final afternoon of camp. They were treated to pies in the eyes as part of a Sfund-raising effort to donate money to Children’s Hospital of Columbus. Money was also raised by chapters who donated money through a live auction held on the last evening of FFA camp. Items included clothing signed by the state officer team, FFA Camp Muskingum memorabilia, and a chapter visit by Ohio FFA President, Julie Watson. Each of these events garnered a total of $11,642 for the main charity project of the Ohio FFA Association. This total was added to the generous contributions of other chapters in Ohio for a valuable donation to Children’s Hospital.

FFA camp isn’t the only place where FFA members raise money for Children’s Hospital; chapters also raise money for the cause. At the 2006 Ohio FFA State Convention, the following chapters were recognized for raising at least $200 through the 2005-2006 school year:

A.B. Graham Miami East Amanda Clearcreek Miami Trace Benjamin Logan Mississinawa Valley Blanchester Mowrystown Bowling Green Mt. Vernon Buckeye Valley National Trail Cardington Lincoln New London Clear Fork Valley North Union Clyde Norwayne Colonel Crawford Paint Valley Continental Parkway Cory Rawson Pettisville Delphos Ridgewood Edgewood-Butler Tech Sentinel Elmwood Southeastern Fairfield Upper Sandusky Fairfield Union Urbana Federal Hocking Versailles Submitted By: Nathan Arnold Ft. Recovery Wapakoneta Franklin Monroe Wauseon 2005-2006 Ohio FFA Sentinel Fremont Ross Wayne Trace Greenfield-McClain Westfall Hillsboro West Liberty Salem Indian Valley Western Brown Kenton Zane Trace Liberty Union

43 Church World Service/CROP

he Church World Services’s CROP WALK slogan, “We Walk Because They Walk,” clearly illustrates the message this outstanding organization works for each year. CROP/Church World Service was again approved as one of the official charities for Tthe Ohio FFA Association in 2006. CROP/Church World Service works to provide support for developmental projects around the globe. This year, tens of thousands of Americans will walk through their communities to raise money to fight against local and global hunger.

During FFA Camp this summer, FFA members from across the state of Ohio, along with the Ohio FFA Officer Team and Camp Muskingum Staff, were able to collect “school kits” to donate to the organization. The packs included paper, pencils, crayons, a ruler, scissors and an eraser. Over 100 kits were donated and presented to Ms. Jane Gray, director of Church World Services in Columbus, at the end of the summer by camp director Mr. Todd Davis.

CROP Walks and kit donations are just one way that FFA Chapters across the buckeye state have worked to raise money for our official charity. Each year, chapters donating $200 or more to CROP/Church World Service are recognized at the State FFA Convention. At the 78th State FFA Convention, the following chapters were recognized for their contributions:

Benjamin Logan Pettisville Bloom Carroll Ridgedale Buckeye Ridgewood Buckeye Hills River Valley Cardington Shelby Colonel Crawford Smithville Delphos Tolles Technical Center East Clinton Utica Edgerton Warren Elmwood Wauseon Evergreen Westfall Fairfield Union Zane Trace Kenton Marlington Meigs Local Mississinawa Valley Morgan New London Northwestern Wayne Paint Valley Parkway Submitted By: Jesse Branner Penta Career Center 2005-2006 Ohio FFA Vice President

44 2005-2006 Ohio FFA Officer Team

Front Row, Left to Right Meagan Laird Courtney Lang Mary Will District 6 President District 4 President District 5 President

Allison Gortner Jesse Branner Meredith Logsdon District 3 President Vice President Secretary Second Row, Left to Right Hannah Crossen Elizabeth Custer Kurt Ellis District 2 President Treasurer District 8 President

Amy Moran Becky Fravel District 9 President District 7 President Back Row, Left to Right Nathan Arnold Christine Noyes Julie Watson Sentinel Reporter President Krista Cape District 1 President

45 Ohio FFA Officer Team Report

t was May 2005, and an exciting and challenging year awaited us. We had just been elected to serve Ohio’s 23,000 FFA members, and the words ‘surreal’ and ‘unforgettable’ cannot quite capture all of our feelings at that moment. But with little time to reflect, and still Ireeling from the excitement of the convention, the 2005-2006 Ohio FFA Officer Team plunged head first into preparations for the upcoming year, and especially for the five camp sessions that began the following month. After a weeklong meeting in early June filled with hard work and planning, our officer team was ready for the summer at FFA Camp Muskingum. Nothing, however, could quite prepare us for the incredible dances, games, leadership activities, and fond memories we would share with over 1,100 FFA members and their teachers from across the state.

After a successful summer at camp, we were eager to begin the next and largest stage of our year: chapter visits. We compiled our lesson plans, practiced our activities, and beginning in September, we set out to visit Ohio high schools and career centers with one primary goal in mind: to spread the message of FFA through workshops and activities that stressed the development of life skills such as teamwork, leadership, cooperation, and communication. These visits to over 200 schools took place simultaneously with Fall Camps, including Greenhand Camp, Fall Orientation Camp, and Ag Careers Camp. It was a busy but fun autumn, and next up on our agenda was the National FFA Convention.

Our officer team was excited for our journey to the 78th and final National AFF Convention to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, and for our role as convention delegates, thereby helping to shape the future of FFA. Amid the hustle and bustle of over 56,000 members donning the blue jackets, our team spent one evening of the convention with only Ohio FFA members. That’s right– dressed in Scarlet and Gray and supporting our favorite Ohio State Buckeyes, we rocked it out and danced the night away at the 3rd annual Buckeye Bash alongside nearly 3,000 Ohio members. Following a week of great speakers, exciting events, and empowering messages at the convention, we were ready and motivated to apply FFA’s new theme – Living to Serve – to the remainder of our year.

We got our opportunity to do just that because in addition to camp and chapter visits, Leadership Nights marked

46 our next major series of events. With over twenty taking place all across the Buckeye State, Leadership Nights were a chance for FFA members to meet one another while enjoying a quality program entitled, “Celebrating What’s Right With the World.” With refreshments, activities, and occasionally a ‘lock-in’ to follow, these activities were an opportunity for students to gain invaluable skills for leading their home chapters. These, in addition to the Made for Excellence conferences encouraging members to “Step Right Up” to develop their leadership potential for success, allowed members to learn the necessary skills and techniques to take their leadership capabilities to the next level.

The winding down of chapter visits and Leadership nights in early spring meant the picking up of banquet speeches and State Convention preparations. The fourteen of us once again hit the road to share with FFA members, teachers, parents, and guests across the state our stories of success and motivation. In return, these banquets exemplified for our team what the FFA is all about, highlighting the activities and accomplishments of our local chapters.

One year later – that’s 10 total camp sessions, 24 Leadership Nights, 39 degree ceremonies, 54 banquet speeches, 250 chapter visits, and numerous other activities – the culmination of our team’s efforts resulted in the 78th Ohio FFA Convention. A year spent on the road, in the schools, and in many cases, in the homes of FFA members, led us back to where it all began – at the Ohio Expo Center. From May 4-6, 2006, FFA members enjoyed guest speakers, talent performances, award presentations to deserving FFA members and chapters, the bestowing of proficiency and state degrees, and finally, the election of the new officer team.

Our year as officers is one we will forever hold in our hearts. But what made it so special is the friendships and memories made possible thanks to the FFA members, advisors, parents, sponsors, and others who continually support the FFA program. We hope that FFA Camp, and the chapter visits, Leadership Nights, and banquet speeches were as much fun for each of you as they were for all of us. Submitted By: Julie Watson 2005-2006 Ohio FFA President

47 FFA Camp Muskingum Highlights Camp Director- Todd Davis

FA members from all across the state of Ohio were transformed from “zeroes to heroes” at FFA Camp Muskingum this summer. Over the course of five different camp sessions, Fstudents became superheros and learned how to become better leaders in the FFA. Located near Carrollton, Ohio on Leesville Lake, the camp had much to offer to all those who attended. Campers were able to participate in recreational activities such as water and shooting sports as well as participating in tournaments. The tournaments brought out competitive natures as teams played each other in basketball, volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, softball and even corn hole. Though there was only one championship team, all campers seemed to have fun.

When not competing or enjoying free time, campers took part in workshops planned and presented by the state officer team. Topics covered included decision making, goal setting, communication and teamwork. Each workshop taught leadership and life skills through hands-on activities. State officers shared personal accounts from their own lives and encouraged campers to remember the lessons taught at camp and to take them home to their school’s FFA chapter.

Older and more experienced campers had the opportunity to participate in special activities that challenged them both mentally and physically. Older campers divided into teams and were assigned to make a catapult using the tools and materials provided, but without the aid of detailed instructions or diagrams. At the end of the week, all catapults were tested to see which could launch an egg the farthest. This experienced group also participated in the high ropes course, an activity that challenges campers to step outside their comfort zone and realize their strengths.

Although each session of camp was unique, one of the most popular events at every session was pie-in-the-eye. Over the course of the week, campers could “buy” rubber ducks assigned a number. If their number was chosen during the duck lottery, that lucky camper had the chance to throw a pie in the face of a teacher, state officer or member of camp staff. There were no hard feelings; in fact, many who were pied later commented that it “tasted good”. All money raised through pie-in-the-eye was donated to Children’s Hospital.

At the end of the summer, many FFA members returned home with new friendships, new lessons learned and new memories. Starting at the beginning of camp with Adventure Valley and continuing through the course of the week with flag raisings and lowerings, workshops, campfires and a huge assortment of recreational activities, the underlying theme of leadership was carried through. FFA camp was truly a great experience and all members were able to return home as the heroes they didn’t know they could be.

FFA Camp Muskingum FFA 48 FFA Camp Muskingum Number of Groups Total Individuals Served: 136 Served: 11,160

Total FFA Attendance: 1,586

Major Renovations to the Facility: • Shoreline Improvement • Staff House Remodeled • Expanded Parking Lots

Thanks for a great year!

49 Ohio FFA Alumni Executive Secretary- Lexie Poulson

FA Alumni Affiliates serve to provide a structure to mobilize and empower community volunteers to support and assist agricultural education programs in providing quality edu- Fcational experiences. Purposes • To support and promote the FFA organization, FFA activities and agricultural education on the local, state and national levels.

• To provide a vital support link to the FFA that will assist FFA and agricultural education personnel to involve FFA supporters in worthy activities.

• To promote greater knowledge of the agricultural industry and support education in agriculture.

• To promote and maintain an appreciation of the free enterprise system.

• To promote the personal development aspects of the FFA program.

• To promote premiere leadership, personal growth and career success among all FFA members. Membership Membership is open to anyone who supports agricultural education and the FFA. As a member you will take an active part in building your community at the local, state, and national level. Your commitment helps ensure the continued success of Ohio’s and America’s premier leadership organization. Annual dues are $15 and lifetimes dues are $150. WLC Scholarships For every 500 members the Ohio FFA Alumni receives a WLC scholarship for students. We are very close to 3,500 members, which would give us another $550 scholarship. Check out the alumni section under the Ohio FFA website about becoming an alumni member. National State Leaders Conference Ohio hosted the 2005 State Alumni Leaders Conference. Tours included: Scott’s Research, OSU Ag College, Longaberger, the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Easton Town Center and the Wilds. Affiliates assisting were: Anthony Wayne, Ashland, Bellevue, Big Walnut, Federal Hocking, Hillsdale, Johnstown, Licking Valley, Northridge, Norwayne, River View, Smithville, Utica and Wayne Co. Mech.

Ohio FFA Alumni Ohio FFA 50 Ohio FFA Alumni

Annual Meeting Results • Ashland won the Coaching Award with Lucas runner-up

• Anthony Wayne won the Ag Ed Promotional Award with Bellevue runner-up

• Dena Henney, Bellevue, was named the Outstanding Member, with Karen Burkholder, Pettisville runner-up.

• Bellevue was named the Outstanding Affiliate, with Pettisville runner-up. Ohio FFA Alumni Council Members

Front Row, Left to Right John Juhasz Bruce Henney Second Row, Left to Right Lexie Poulson Sherrie Schulte Pat Smith

Jason Fox Back Row, Left to Right Ron Tilford Jason Damron Jessee Hamman John Poulson

51 Ohio FFA Foundation Foundation Director- John Collet

Board of Trustees

Chair: Dr. Isaac Kershaw, Assistant Director, Career-Technical and Adult Education Agricultural Education Service

Dr. Steven J. Gratz, State FFA Executive Secretary; Agricultural Education Service

Ms. Julie Watson, President, Ohio FFA Association

Dr. Robert J. Birkenholz, Professor & Chair, Department of Human, Community & Resource Development; The Ohio State University

Dr. Jamie M. Cano, Associate Professor, Department of Human, Community & Resource Development; The Ohio State University

Mr. Tom Oglesby, President, Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators; Hillsboro High School

Mr. Jeffrey Korb, Past President, Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators; Ross High School

Mr. Dwayne Siekman, Chairman, Sponsors’ Team; Ohio Corn Marketing Program

Mr. Mark Bodey; Vice-Chairman, Sponsors’ Team; Bodey Insurance, Inc.

Sponsors’ Team

Chair: Mr. Dwayne Siekman, Ohio Corn Marketing Program

Vice Chair: Mr. Mark Bodey, Bodey Insurance

Past Chair: Mr. Rick Malir, City BBQ

Mr. Jim Buchy, Buchy Food Service

Mr. Larry Davis, Pepper Financial

Mr. Craig Fendrick, OSU - Retired

Mr. Dale Minyo, ABN - Clear Channel

Mr. Andy Vance, Buckeye Ag Radio Network

Mr. Jeff Watkins, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Mr. Michael Weasel, Wilson Real Estate, Inc.

Mrs. Janice Welsheimer, Nationwide

Dr. Isaac Kershaw, Assistant Director, Career-Technical and Adult Education Agricultural Education Service

Dr. Steven J. Gratz, State FFA Executive Secretary; Agricultural Education Service Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio FFA 52 2005-2006 Income and Expenses Ohio FFA Foundation

53 General Fund Donors George F. Ackerman Company Bauman Automotive, Inc.

500 CLUB ($500 plus) Greenville FFA Chapter Bean Farm Drainage Ansonia FFA Chapter Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Beriswill Insurance Agency, Inc.

Blanchard Valley Farmers Co-op, Inc. Hillsdale FFA Chapter Bert Showman

Elmwood FFA Chapter ISK Biosciences Corporation BK McClarren LLC

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Jack Jacquemin Family Bobby & Pat Moser

Frank Roach James C Mitchell Brookview Farm, Inc.

K&M Tire and Auto James H. Gilsdorf Brown County Farm Bureau

Mennel Milling Company Jim & Carmela Scott Byrl R. Shoemaker

Seed Consultants, Inc. Jim & Karen Faust Caldwell FFA Alumni

John D. Francis Castalia Trenching & Ready Mix, Inc.

Platinum Club ($250 plus) JR Equipment, Inc. Croft Farms Ken & Sue Badertscher D & D Grain Berkey Trophies Larry & Janis Seibel D & G Welding, Inc. Darrel & Carol Cubbison Len Kirian Ditching, Inc. David E. Mayer Delta FFA Chapter Lucille Zimmerman David L. Kahler Forrest W. Huff Luckey Farmers, Inc. Deerfield Farm Services, Inc. Gary Flinn Lynn Wells Delphos Discount Drugs Greenfield-McClain FFA Chapter Mayer Farms Delphos FFA Chapter Katatwa View Farm Miami East FFA Chapter Don & Meta Van Nostran Keith & Sheila Roberts Oak Harbor FFA Chapter Donald & Martha Ann Bernard Larry Keller Odell & Mary Margaret Miller Dorence Rausch Lorain County Farm Bureau, Inc. Ohio Valley FFA Doug & Joan Conine Majors Farms OMEDA Doug Baumann Mark Sanborn & Associates Pettisville FFA Chapter Dyer & McDermott, Inc. Ohio CAT Piney Paradise Christmas Trees Earl J. Johnson Ohio Farmers Union R. Craig & Karen Fendrick East Clinton FFA Chapter Oxford Grange #2211 Richard Wallace Eastside Tire Service, Inc. T. Dwain Sayre Ridgedale FFA Chapter Eric K. Kaufman The Anderson Foundation River Valley FFA Chapter Fettig’s Flowerland Toledo Natural Science Technolgy Center Roger Lemle Firelands FFA Chapter Wauseon FFA Chapter Ryan Family Farm First Federal Savings & Loan Westfall FFA Chapter Schlessman Seed Company Frank & Miriam Deeds

Scott Horn Frank L. Breedlove President’s Club ($125 plus) SIX-B, Inc. Galloway Brothers Allen & Diane Hartschuh Talawanda FFA Alumni Great Scott IGA Amanda Clearcreek FFA Alumni Thomas Lehman Guy Green Basel Farms, Inc. Thorbahn Farms Hicksville Building Loan & Savings Bob & Gigi Walker Unversal Mfg. Co., Inc. Hocking College Bowling Green FFA Chapter Warren & Marilyn Reed Holly Downing Stacy C. Donald & Marcella Eberwine Wenig Farms In Memory of Kirby Barrick Central Ohio Farmers Coop, Inc. West Muskingum FFA Chapter Isla Grande Farms

Chief Logan FFA Chapter Winesburg Meats, Inc. Jack & Jan Schaeffer Columbus Kiwanis Foundation Jack & Jean Kitchel Creek Farms LLC Jack Jacquemin Family Daniel & Jill Stone Gold Medal ($50 plus) James D. Cooper Dwight & Judy Armstrong Aaron & Shirley Sayre James Garland Earl & Doris Gerdeman Allen, Yurasek & Merklin, Attorneys James H. Brake II Edgerton FFA Chapter Animal Medical Center Jane Freimark Erie County Farm Bureau Anthony & Tammy Campbell Janet & John Cassidy/Miller Findlay Implement Company Archbold Equipment Co. Jeffrey Reinhard Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc. Arend Brothers, Inc. John & Betty Trowbridge Frontier Power Company Ashland FFA Chapter John & Lexie Poulson

Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio FFA

54 Ohio FFA Foundation

Tom & Sandy Williams Johnson Farms David & Cathy Bishop K&M Tire and Auto United Equity, Inc. David Harvey Karen & Kip Hamilton Victor Robertson David M. Carter Karen & Larry Burkholder W.G. Dairy Supply, Inc. David M. Carter Walhonding Valley Grange #1751 Keller Grain & Feed, Inc. David Scaife Walnut View Farms, Inc. Kenneth R. Madden Day’s & Associates, LTD. Warner Brothers Farms Kuns Family Medicine Delphos Herald, Inc. Wauseon Machine & Mfg. Inc. Lee & Melba Keehner Delphos Tent & Awning, Inc. Lynn McCann Wib Justi Delphos Young Farmers Maple View Farms Wilfred Kanagy Diversified Agri-Services, Inc. Margaretta Grange #488 Will W. Fischer & Son Co. Don Dunkelberger & Family Marilyn Johnson-Masters William Tackett Downing Billiard Supply Mark & Jeanette List Wood County Pork Producers Council Dr. James Cummins Marvin Waddle Earl M. Beeler Michael Oler Silver Medal ($25 plus) Ed & Ann Kuehn Mick Schonauer A & D Tire & Auto Ed & Priscilla Gresser Mike & Elizabeth Conley A. Bruce Buckley Elida FFA Chapter

Miller Farm Supply AA Customs Crushing Eric & Cynthia Hutchison MTC Horticultural Services Aaron & Shirley Sayre Evergreen Grain Company

N.L. (Mac) McCaslin Aero Printing Farm Credit Services

Northmor FFA Chapter All-Temp Refrigeration, Inc. Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance

O.E. Meyer Company Anjaro Estates Flanagans Car Care

Parkertown Restaurant Arend, Laukhuf & Stoller, Inc. Fort Jennings Gomer Equity

Paul P Mechling B & K Trucking , Inc. Fred Ott, Inc./John Deere Implements Paul Damschroder B.F. Walton & Sons Seed Company Frederick A. & Dawn Kinsey

Paul Fortkamp Family Baker Bonningson Realty & Auction Frederick Gross

Phyllis Weber Bales Family Farm G. Ray Clevenger Pioneer Electric-Champaign Co. Bauer Farms Ga-Nell M. Durfey Pioneer Electric-Miami Co. Bauman Automotive, Inc. Gene & Dianne Shank Pioneer Electric-Shelby Co. Betty & Jerry Wolford George H. Pommert

Pitsenbarger Supply, Inc. Bill & Nanci Sexten Gerald Grain Center, Inc.

Pondview Veterinary Clinic Black Swamp Cabinetry Glenn & Doris Suman Portage Fire District Bob & Judy Lyons Goettemoeller Trucking, Inc.

Ralph L. Hamilton Bond Insurance Agency Grant Johnson

Robert Leeper, DVM Brinda Miller Grassbaugh Farms Roland Kettler Bruns Animal Clinic Great Scott IGA Ron Spiker Burnham Orchards Grover Salser, Jr Royster-Clark Inc.-Branch Byrl R. Shoemaker H & M Machine Shop, Inc. Russell & Denise Breyley & family C & J Agriservice H. Leon Snyder Ruth Stackhouse Canaan Creek Organic Farm H.G. Violet

Sabina Farmers Exchange, Inc. Central Ohio Seed Testing Harks Dairy Bar Sandusky County Farm Bureau Championship Powersports, Inc. Harold Schacht Schlessman Seed Company Chuck Sheets Harter & Son Funeral Home Scott Steiner City Feed & Seed Store, Inc. Holkenborg Equipment Co.

Shelby Floral Co. Clarence Groves, Jr. Holly Grams

Snyder Collision, Inc. Clark Kempfer Hooker Enterprises Painting Streacker Tractor Sales, Inc. Corso’s Flower & Garden Center Howard Watkins, Jr.

Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. (Corporate) County Line Auto Wrecking Hymark Consulting LLC

The Louie Damschorder Family Dale Baughman Ivan Logan The Ohio Valley Bank Company Dan Brenner J. & L. Smith Services

The St. Henry Bank Dan Schroeder Jack & Leena Nowels

Thomas Eibling Darl Perry James D. Pohlman, Attorney at Law

Tolles Tech Dave Smalley James Delaplane & Sons

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Jennings-Gomer Equity, Inc. Michael & Barbara Miller Russell & Denise Breyley & family

Jodi Hassan Mike & Karen Winders Russell & Helen Knauber

Joe Newlove Real Estate & Auctions NAPA Auto Parts Sam & Lois Harvey

John & Andrea Collet Neil and Stacie Bartfeld Schappacher Family

John & Margaret Cassidy Noah Blosser Scott & Lois Hartman

John & Michelle Callahan & family Norman Gillfillan Screen Printing Unlimited

John A. Peterson & Family Norton Sporting Goods Seifker Sawmill

John Evans Odell & Mary Margaret Miller Shawn Robey, Sr.

John Starling Odenweller Milling Co Sheila Shedoan

Jones Oil, Inc. Paul & Audrey Thorburn Sterling Stores, LLC

Judy Carter Paul Mason Steve & Sandy Lahmers

June & Karl Rogers Paul P. Mechling, DVM Steve Bailey

Kathy Bender Pelton Popcorn Farm Steven Lefevre

Katie Grimm Phil & Vicki Snow Streacker Tractor Sales, Inc.

Kellie Warner Pitsenbarger Supply, Inc. Tammy Kendall-Detty

Kevin & Martha O’Brien Raabe Motor Sales, Inc. The Louie Damschorder Family

Kirk’s Furniture Ralph Byron Miller The Ottoville Bank Company

Knippen Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. Randy Day Thompson Seed Farm

Kranz Farms Randy Rice Tim Tosca

Lanny Boes Redwing Farm Todd & Kim Davis

Lawrence Gruetter Regina & David Howerton Town & Country RV Center, Inc.

Lefeld Implement, Inc. Richard & Charlotte McFarland Tri-County Do It Center

Liechty Farm Equipment, Inc. Richard & Marilyn Flint Union County Agricultural Society

Lisa-Marie Ehlerding Richard Dawson Valerie Parks-Graham

Locker Room Lettering Robert & Gertrude Everett Vicki Snyder

Luckey Farmers, Inc. Robert & Janet Niederman Westrich Home Furnishings, Inc.

Luetta Prout Robert Batdorf William C Weldy

Mark Badertscher Robert Core William (Butch) Foster, Jr.

McClish Land Company Robert Leeper, DVM William L. Sibrel

McComb Lumber Company Rodney Worden Woodmore FFA Alumni Meggitt Painting & Sandblasting Rodoc Leasing Sales, & Service

Melvin & Connie Knapp Roger Gebhart Melvyn Roeth Roland Zimmerman & Family

Menke Brothers Construction Roy Mennell Meyer Equipment Rupp Poultry Farm

Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio FFA

56 Project Sponsors Ohio FFA Foundation

Sponsor Levels

Sponsor $350-$999 1 Star Sponsor $1,000-$1,999 2 Star Sponsor $2,000-$2,999 3 Star Sponsor $3,000-$3,999 4 Star Sponsor $4,000-$4,999 5 Star Sponsor $5,000-$9,999 Gold Star $10,000 and over

Abbott Laboratories/Ross Product B & E Tree Farm Crestview FFA Alumni Division Nature Interpretation Leadership Workshops Food Science and Technology 1 Star Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Bachman’s Sunny Hill Fruit Farm Croplan Genetics Advanced Fiber Technology Fruit Production Diversified Crop Production State Officer Planners 1 Star Sponsor (Entrepreneurship) 1 Star Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Beeler Farms Ag Credit Dairy/Livestock Handlers Dairy Farmers of America Ohio Gold Medal Chapter Sponsor Dairy Production (Placement) Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Benson Lamp agincubator.org foundation Agricultural Engineering Delaware Soil & Water Agri-Entrepreneurship Sponsor Conservation Sponsor District COBA Select Sires, Inc. Rural Soils Judging Alfagreen Supreme Dairy Production (Entrepreneurship) Sponsor Forage Production Dairy Cattle 1 Star Sponsor 3 Star Sponsor DeLille Oxygen Company Agricultural Mechanics American Dairy Association Columbus Equipment Company 2 Star Sponsor Mid-East B&G Hole Sponsor Dairy Foods Sponsor Dull Homestead Dairy Production (Placement) Agronomy 2 Star Sponsor Consolidated Grain & Barge Sponsor Specialty Crop Production Anthony Wayne FFA Alumni 1 Star Sponsor Earl (Doc) & Onnolee Kantner Leadership Workshops Top 10 Overall Chapters Sponsor Core Consulting Sponsor Agricultural Engineering Auglaize Provico Sponsor Edgerton & Edon FFA Chapters Grain Merchandising State Officer Breakfast 1 Star Sponsor Sponsor

57 Elmwood FFA Alumni Green Thumb Power Equipment John & Cheryl Juhasz Leadership Workshops Small Engines Creed Speaking Sponsor Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor

Farm & Dairy Greenville Technology, Inc. John W. Watkins State Officer Writing Contest FFA Leadership Camp Scholarships Dairy/Livestock Handlers Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor

Farm Business Planning & Analysis Hancor, Inc. Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. Farm Business Management Environmental Science and Natural Equine Management 1 Star Sponsor Resources Management (Entrepreneurship) Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Knox Soil & Water Conservation Mid-America Haviland Plastic Products District Rural Soils Judging State FFA Degrees NLCSO Sponsor Star State Farmer State Officer Advisor Meal Star State in Agribusiness Honors Dinner Komatsu - Utility Division Star Taxonomy Recognition Banquet Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor Star Placement Floriculture Sponsor 5 Star Sponsor Southeastern Skills Classic Southwestern Skills Classic Kubota Tractor Corporation- Landscape Management Federal Hocking FFA Alumni Northern Division Agriscience Student of the Year Leadership Workshops Agricultural Mechanics Design and Diversified Horticuture (Placement) Sponsor Fabrication Small Animal Production and Care Sponsor Florida Farm Bureau Marketing Northeastern Skills Classics Gold Star Division Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed Prepared Speaking LLC 1 Star Sponsor Hirzel Canning Agricultural Engineering Equine Science (Placement) Food Science and Technology Sponsor Florida Fruit Association, Inc. Sponsor Diversified Horticulture Lettering Manufacturing Co. (Entrepreneurship) Top American Degrees 1 Star Sponsor Hord Livestock Swine Production (Entrepreneurship) Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Fruit Growers Marketing Loveland Pet Products, Inc. Association Huntington National Bank Small Animal Production and Care Fruit Production Blue & Gold Beverage Sponsor Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Sponsor Lucas FFA Alumni Association Fulton County Jr. Fair Livestock Jay & Cheryl Shutt Leadership Workshops Sale Committee Agricultural Engineering Sponsor Sheep Production Sponsor Sponsor Marathon Oil Company J.H. Routh Packing Company Agricultural Mechanics Gander Mountain Agricultural Processing Energy Systems Outdoor Recreation 1 Star Sponsor Sponsor 2 Star Sponsor Jim & Marlene Helt Marlington FFA Alumni & Genex Cooperative, Inc. State Presidents Conference Friends Secretary Awards Sponsor Leadership Workshops Sponsor Sponsor Jim Spiess & Family Glatfelter Secretary Awards Forestry 1 Star Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor

Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio FFA 58 Mathile Family Foundation Ohio Association of Agricultural Ohio Land Improvement Ohio FFA Foundation C.O.L.T. Educators Contractors Association Gold Star Recognition Banquet Urban Soils Judging 1 Star Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Miami Valley Career Tech Center FFA Ohio National Farmers Ohio Association of Independent Dog Grooming Organization Crop Consultants Sponsor Diversified Agricultural Production Diversified Crop Production Sponsor (Entrepreneurship) Midwest Dairy Foods Sponsor Dairy Foods Ohio Nursery & Landscape Sponsor Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Association Nursery Landscaping Monsanto Dekalb Asgrow Meats Sponsor Sponsor Recognition Banquet 2 Star Sponsor Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Ohio Pork Producers Council Beef Production (Entrepreneurship) Swine Production (Entrepreneurship) Morgan FFA Alumni 1 Star Sponsor Leadership Workshops 1 Star Sponsor Sponsor Ohio Cattlewomen’s Association Ohio Poultry Association Poultry Production National City Bank Beef Production (Placement) 1 Star Sponsor Poultry Treasurer Awards 1 Star Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Ohio Corn Marketing Program Ohio Quarter Horse Association National Machinery Foundation Diversified Livestock Production ohioffa.org website Equine Science (Entrepreneurship) Honors Dinner Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor Sponsor Buckeye Bash Gold Star 1 Star Sponsor

National Wild Turkey Federation Ohio Seed Improvement Wildlife Management Ohio Department of Agriculture 1 Star Sponsor BOAC Grants Association Top 10 Community Development Diversified Agricultural Production Top 10 Student Development Sponsor Nationwide Gold Star FFA Camp Support Recognition Banquet Ohio Sheep Improvement 5 Star Sponsor Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association Association Sheep Production Nationwide Insurance Ohio Organic Agriculture Sponsor Operations Sponsor Blue & Gold Contest Hole Sponsor Ohio Soybean Council Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Wall Calendar FFA Leadership Camp Support Diversified Livestock Production (Placement) North American Nutrition Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor 4 Star Sponsor Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Companies 5 Star Sponsor Agricultural Sales Ohio Farmer Magazine Recognition Banquet State Officer Candidate Meal 3 Star Sponsor Ohio State Grange Sponsor Beginning Prepared Speaking 1 Star Sponsor OHIGRO, Inc. Ohio FFA Alumni Association Agricultural Sales (Entrepreneurship) Greenhand Quiz 1 Star Sponsor Ohio State Tractor Pullers 2 Star Sponsor Assoc. Small Engines Ohio AgriBusiness Association Ohio FFA Camp Sponsor Agricultural Sales (Placement) Nature Interpretation Sponsor Sponsor

59 Ohio’s Country Journal R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc. Southard Supply Company Agricultural Communications Specialty Animal Production Home and/or Community Sponsor Sponsor Improvement 1 Star Sponsor Oles and Associates Reffitt’s Garage & Towing Accounting Dairy/Livestock Handlers Southwest Landmark, Inc. 2 Star Sponsor Sponsor Recognition Banquet 2 Star Sponsor OMEDA Ricketts Co. LPA Poster Contest Washington Leadership Conference Steve R. Rauch Excavation and Agricultural Mechanics 1 Star Sponsor Demolition Agricultural Engineering Parlimentary Proceedure 1 Star Sponsor Riley Tractor Parts Inc. Recognition Banquet Agricultural Service Steve R. Rauch Scholarship Program OSU College of Food, Agricultural 2 Star Sponsor Gold Star & Environmental Sciences Recognition Banquet River Brite Citrus Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. 2 Star Sponsor Talent Show Awards Grain Production (Placement) Sponsor Sponsor OSU Food Science & Technology Food Science & Technology River View FFA Alumni Ted Short Leadership Workshops 1 Star Sponsor Agricultural Engineering Sponsor Sponsor Otsego FFA Alumni Leadership Workshops River’s Edge Embroidery & Screen The Andersons Sponsor Printing Agriscience Fair State Officer Casual Dress 5 Star Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Pettisville FFA Alumni Leadership Workshops The Cooper Family Foundation Blue & Gold Contest Hole Sponsor Robin Hovis Swine Production (Placement) Sponsor Prepared Speaking 1 Star Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Pioneer Hi-Bred - Dupont The Scott’s Company Agriculture & Nutrition Pioneer Royster-Clark Inc. Turf Grass Management Emerging Agricultural Technology 2 Star Sponsor Community Investment 2 Star Sponsor State Officer Leadership Training 2 Star Sponsor Town & Country Co-op Rupp Seed, Inc. Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Vegetable Production 2 Star Sponsor Pioneer Agriculture & Nutrition 2 Star Sponsor Grain Production (Entrepreneurship) Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor Toyota Motor Sales -

1 Star Sponsor Sauder Woodworking Co. Cincinnati Region Top 10 Chapter Development Hall of Winners 1 Star Sponsor Post Printing State Convention Pre-session Sponsor State Officer Stationery OSF Jr. Livestock Skillathon State Presidents Conference Seed Consultants, Inc. Gold Star Sponsor Agronomy Blue & Gold Breakfast Sponsor U.B.S. Financial 1 Star Sponsor Power Show Ohio State Officer Etiquette Seminar

Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor Sponsor Sharp Designs Agricultural Communications U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor Preble Shawnee FFA Alumni 1 Star Sponsor Foundation Leadership Workshops Blue & Gold Hole Sponsor

Sponsor Sponsor

Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio FFA 60 Union Local FFA Alumni Wendy’s International, Inc. Wolfe Associates & Wolfe Ohio FFA Foundation Leadership Workshops Band & Chorus Enterprises Sponsor Made for Excellence Reporter Awards FFA Leadership Camp Scholarships 1 Star Sponsor University of Northwestern Ohio Gold Star Tractor Trouble Shooting Woodmore FFA Alumni 1 Star Sponsor Windy Hill Farms Leadership Workshops Southeastern Skills Classic Sponsor 1 Star Sponsor

Endowment Fund Contributors Diamond Anniversary Past State Officer Challenge 1928-29 1946-47 1956-57 Paul Hartsook Estate Gene Johnson James Finley John Moneysmith Fred Isler 1929-30 Jerry Laffin Hobart Sockman 1947-48 Donald Thomas Eugene Neds 1932-33 1958-59 Kenneth Eby 1948-49 Larry & Becky Warns Lee Cleveland Richard Wood 1936-37 Richard Sour Kermit Grener 1961-62 1949-50 Jay Benham 1937-38 Dallas High James Terrell Ivan Logan David & Alice Miskell 1962-63 1938-39 1950-51 Robert Kraner Donald & Martha Ann Bernard Robert Kapp Doug Lichtenberger Roger Lawrence John Schweyer Dwight Steen Lawrence Sarbaugh Bert Showman 1951-52 1963-64 R. Deane Presar Jac Dill 1939-40 Thomas Lehman Carl Creek Jr. 1952-53 James Stitzlein Louis Huffman 1941-42 Robert Leeper, DVM 1964-65 Ruth Iles Owings Dick Leuthold Harold & Joyce Karcher Charles F. Might Don Loudenslager Wendell Ryder Paul H. Miller 1965-66 Merle Voris Hugh Wilson Kirby Barrick, Jr. John Ellinger 1942-43 1953-54 Jim & Karen Faust Richard Dawson William Brewer Gary Flinn Joseph Dulin Bert & Lois Livingston Steven R. Hiller Cletus Schmiesing Dale Ring Don Sharp Howard Watkins, Jr. 1943-44 1966-67 Malcolm Smith 1954-55 Dean Treier John Spreng Neil Milner 1967-68 1944-45 1955-56 Ron Friend Ward Lindenmuth Lawrence Earhart Wilfred Kanagy David McCoy 1945-46 Ralph L. Hamilton

61 1969-70 1982-83 1997-98 Bill Conklin Martin Hahn Elizabeth Altstaetter-Almeida Mike & Cathy Pullins Doug & Holly Stacy Abby Henry-Stanger Dennis & Debra Sargent Chris & Julie Stamp Jay & Sue Hoop-Davis Dan Zimmerman Kellie Warner 1983-84 1970-71 Mark & Lori Elsass 1998-99 Gene & Jo Ellen Tapalman Lynn Hamilton Lisa-Marie Ehlerding Lisa Pond-Timmerman 1971-72 1999-00 Leroy Baker 1984-85 Laura Leigh Dengler-Sorg David Branham John & Michelle Callahan & family Heath Eisele Rick Crawford Luann Parsell Katy Poth-Endsley Len Kirian Doug & Deb Phillips Stephanie Shertzer Ray Patterson Nancy Secrest Snook Matthew Smith Dwayne & Bernadette Siekman Lorraine Terry 1972-73 Robin Steiner Don Stoller Lisa Wallace 2000-01 Adam Lohrey 1973-74 1985-86 Sarah Myers-Smith Doug & Barbara Loudenslager Angela Barney Mikal Nolan Todd & Kim Davis 1974-75 Gary & Lori (Zenz) Graber 2001-02 Scott Jenks Lucy Bowen-Bambauer Rick McDaniel 1986-87 Aftan Campbell Kim & Peggy Weiss Jill Goodbar-Bench Mindy Dye-Lohrey Cyndi Williamson-Brill Jenny Engle 1975-76 Kevin Fath Mark E. Hardesty 1990-91 Mindy Henney Charles (Chet) Henson Harold & Suzanne Niehaus Anne Knapke Robin Hovis Robert & Roxann Sommers Heather Makarius-Whitney Scott Miller Robert & Sara (Ryan) Torres Heather Noll Jessica Rice 1976-77 1991-92 Ryan Rismiller Tom Oglesby Robert Lamp Luke Ryan Mark Sanborn Rick & Janelle Mead Jenni Wilson Wesley K. Untied Amy Nicol Kyle Sharp 2002-03 1977-78 Jim Shertzer Karen Blankenship Richard Strow Kisha Bodey 1992-93 Bethany Frew 1978-79 Tracy Stone Cara Lawson Susie Barrett-Bline Ashley Lepper Rick Metzger 1993-94 Abby Pound Todd Stoller Melissa Carpenter-Bell Chris Sprague John & Cheryl Juhasz Joy Stoller 1979-80 Brian Roberts Marlene von Stein Doug & Ann Hoberty Dan Kautz 1994-95 Other Endowment Todd Kranz Tracy Kitchel Contributors Thad Lichtensteiger Eric Richer Robert Birkenholz Brent McClish Dwayne Yoder Buchy Food Service Mike Rossfeld John & Andrea Collet 1995-96 Brian Watkins Fred & Rita Dailey Cynthia Grassbaugh Dairymens 1980-81 Eric & Shevon Kaufman Cheryl Miller-Rogers Mark Ryan Dzurec Alison Smith-Sexten Doug Griffith 1981-82 Mick Weber Earl (Doc) & Onnolee Kantner Jeff Goetz Kraft Fluid Systems Joanie Grimes 1996-97 National Machinery Foundation Dave Hamilton Shannon Wilcox-Donnelly Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation Valerie Parks-Graham Dwayne & Bernadette Siekman Beth Seibert Craig Wiget Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio FFA Bruce & Tamara Kettler Versailles FFA Chapter 62

Ohio FFA Association

25 South Front Street, MS 603 Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone: 614-466-3076 Fax: 614-644-6720

www.ohioffa.org